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CFCs, or chlorofluorocarbons,
have been identified as one of the major causes of the "hole"
in the stratospheric ozone layer, which shields the Earth
from harmful ultraviolet radiation. The Permits and Enforcement
section assists the U.S. EPA in several voluntary activities
to minimize the amount of mishandled CFCs. By inspecting businesses
known to handle CFCs and responding to citizens’ complaints,
the Permits & Enforcement section is able to uncover possible
violations of refrigerant handling regulations.
During the summer of 1995, the
U.S. EPA created program guidelines for inspecting CFC handling
operations. The Permits & Enforcement section participated
in the new inspection procedure and was recognized by the
U.S. EPA for the increased quality of CFC inspections.
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