Vehicle Service and Repair Program: More than 31,000 vehicle service and repair shops exist in California. Individually, these businesses do not generate a lot of hazardous waste, but collectively they represent a significant source of pollution. If you operate an auto repair shop or fleet maintenance facility, there are opportunities to save money, conserve resources, reduce emissions, possibly reduce permitting fees, and help meet compliance with environmental rules by making simple changes in your shop practices. Read more… Auto Body & Paint Shops Project: Auto body and paint shops have the potential to release pollutants to the environment and adversely effect workplace health and safety. If you are a shop operator, you can significantly reduce environmental impacts, improve shop efficiency and reduce operating costs, and improve work place health and safety by making simple changes in your shop practices. Read more… For additional state-specific information, click here or contact: Ombudsman Contacts – La Ronda Bowen California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street, 24th Floor P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-327-5762 916-322-4737 (F) 800-272-4572 (state) lbowen@arb.ca.gov Phil Loder California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-323-6791 916-322-4737 (F) 916-272-4572 (state) ploder@arb.ca.gov Diana Simeroth Government Analyst Office of the Ombudsman California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-323-6791 916-322-4737 (F) djsimero@arb.ca.gov Click here for more information. (December 2010)
EPA Posts New “Leaking Underground Storage Tank Corrective Action Compendium”
This compendium provides state and federal leaking underground storage tank (LUST) remediation specialists with resources and information. This web area provides a clearinghouse to present concepts and address issues associated with corrective action, with specific emphasis on the remediation of LUST sites. This web area describes the process for cleaning up LUSTs. It begins with an overview of the LUST corrective action process. Each step in this process corresponds with a tab at the top of the page. The five steps (tabs) in this process are:
Release Discovery, Confirmation, And Initial Response
Sending in Final Notification for NESHAP 6H Paint Rule
The Paint Rule impacts automotive body shop painting operations that use paint that contain Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). This rule will not regulate hobbyists or facilities using paints that do not contain the listed HAPs. Notification of full compliance status is due by March 11, 2011. The journey begins with these two steps: Step 1: Compliance At this point, all collision repair facilities should be in compliance with the NESHAP 6H Rule and verified that your auto body shop has the appropriate state air quality permit in place. This permit is generally required to conduct a paint operation and emit air pollution in any given state. It is usually obtained at the start of operation, or at such time that the shop becomes aware an air permit is required in its state. Action Item: Verify or obtain the appropriate state air permit for auto body painting in your state. Step 2: Final Notification Form CCAR to Governing Agency by March 11, 2011 Shops subject to the requirements of the Paint Rule must make FINAL NOTIFICATION to the local governing agency or regional EPA by March 11, 2011. Some Final Notification Forms are available by state and are to be completed and submitted to the applicable agency or agencies by the deadline. (Some states require the form to be submitted to the state Air Quality Division and the Regional EPA Office.) Many states did NOT accept NESHAP authority, so Final Notification forms should be sent to the regional EPA office. See State Delegation List at: http://www.epa.gov/collisionrepair/pdfs/statedelegations.pdf Click here for more information. (March 2011)
State Spotlight: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Compliance, Pollution Prevention and Self-Assessment Guide for Vehicle Maintenance Shops: This vehicle maintenance compliance guide is offered by the Pollution Prevention Unit of the DEC to assist businesses and institutions in New York State with environmental regulations, better waste management and waste minimization methods. It was developed as a supplement to the manual Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention for Small Quantity Generators, which is intended for any small and medium size business and institutions that generates hazardous waste. If your business or institution generates hazardous waste, that manual will give you a good overview of the hazardous waste regulations along with a summary of other environmental regulations that may pertain to your operation. Read more… Environmental Compliance Guide for Auto Body Shops: All auto body shops must comply with many environmental laws and regulations that can be difficult to understand and that are often not written for any one particular industry. This guide has been written specifically for the auto body repair industry to help auto body shops understand and comply with these environmental laws and regulations. This guide also provides information regarding best management practices, pollution prevention and energy efficiency that can help shops further minimize human health risks and environmental impacts, and save money. This guide is also designed to help auto body shops complete a new Environmental Report Form for Auto Body Shops required for most shops under a new program called the Auto Body Shops Environmental Results Program (ERP). Read more… For additional state-specific information, click here or contact: Ombudsman – Patricia Driscoll NYS SBEO Manager Environmental Service Unit Empire State Development 30 S. Pearl Street Albany, NY 12245 518-292-5103 518-292-5802 (F) 877-247-2329 pdriscoll@empire.state.ny.us Small Business Environmental Assistance Program – Harry Ching, PE Small Business Environmental Assistance Program NYSEFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207 518-402-7462 518-402-8562 (F) 800-780-7227 (state) harry.ching@efc.ny.gov Click here for more information. (February 2011)
State Spotlight: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Compliance Guide for Auto Repair Facilities: If you operate an auto repair shop, whether a mechanical repair or body shop, it is important for you to know the Ohio EPA regulations that apply to your activities. You may need permits for air pollution sources or wastewater discharges. You may also be required to notify Ohio EPA if you generate any hazardous waste. Complying with some regulations, such as getting a permit, may take some time. So, the earlier you look into your responsibilities under the rules, the better. This guidebook, from the Ohio EPA’s Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP), summarizes some of the major environmental requirements that could apply to your auto repair shop. It may not cover every requirement, and should not be used as your only source of information on the regulations. It provides you with a starting point to identify areas where your business might be subject to regulation. Read more… OCAPP Catalog of Related Documents: This catalog was developed as a tool to help users quickly locate resources for auto repair/body shops such as Agency fact sheets, guidance documents, checklists, brochures, newsletters and reports. Read more… For additional state-specific information, click here or contact: Ombudsman – Mark Shanahan 50 West Broad Street, Room 1901 Columbus, OH 43215-5985 614-728-3540 614-752-9188 (F) 800-225-5051 (state) mark.shanahan@aqda.state.oh.us
Small Business Environmental Assistance Program – Rick Carleski Lazarus Government Center P.O. Box 1049 Columbus, OH 43216-1049 614-728-1742 614-644-2807 (F) rick.carleski@epa.ohio.gov
Mike Kelley Ohio EPA/PCAPP Lazarus Government Center P.O. Box 1049 Columbus, OH 43216-1049 614-644-2930 614-644-2087 (F) michael.kelley@epa.ohio.gov Click here for more information. (January 2011)
State Spotlight: California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Vehicle Service and Repair Program: More than 31,000 vehicle service and repair shops exist in California. Individually, these businesses do not generate a lot of hazardous waste, but collectively they represent a significant source of pollution. If you operate an auto repair shop or fleet maintenance facility, there are opportunities to save money, conserve resources, reduce emissions, possibly reduce permitting fees, and help meet compliance with environmental rules by making simple changes in your shop practices. Read more… Auto Body & Paint Shops Project: Auto body and paint shops have the potential to release pollutants to the environment and adversely effect workplace health and safety. If you are a shop operator, you can significantly reduce environmental impacts, improve shop efficiency and reduce operating costs, and improve work place health and safety by making simple changes in your shop practices. Read more… For additional state-specific information, click here or contact: Ombudsman Contacts – La Ronda Bowen California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street, 24th Floor P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-327-5762 916-322-4737 (F) 800-272-4572 (state) lbowen@arb.ca.gov Phil Loder California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street P.O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-323-6791 916-322-4737 (F) 916-272-4572 (state) ploder@arb.ca.gov Diana Simeroth Government Analyst Office of the Ombudsman California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 916-323-6791 916-322-4737 (F) djsimero@arb.ca.gov Click here for more information. (December 2010)
Addition of National Toxicology Program Carcinogens – Final Rule
On November 26, 2010, EPA finalized a rule to provide communities with additional information about toxic chemicals being released to the environment. The rule, which will be effective on November 30, 2010, adds 16 chemicals to the TRI list of reportable chemicals. This action is part of EPA’s ongoing efforts to examine the scope of TRI chemical coverage and provide more complete information on toxic chemical releases, and it is the first TRI program chemical expansion in over a decade. Click here for more information. (November 2010)
State Spotlight: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Used Oil and Absorbents: Starting January 1, 2011, oil absorbents and used oil filters will be CCAR banned from landfills in Wisconsin. The 2009 Wisconsin Act 86 was signed into law on December 1, 2009. Read more… Vehicle Maintenance and Auto-Body Repair Self Assessment:This self assessment checklist – developed by the UW-Extension’s Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC) – can help improve the environmental management of these businesses. The checklist can be used to see how you are doing with regulatory compliance, waste reduction, recycling and to start an environmental management system (EMS). The checklist is designed primarily for small businesses with the typical air emissions associated with this industry, minimal waste water/storm water issues and for small and very small quantity generators of hazardous wastes. Larger shops may have significant additional regulatory requirements. The checklist focuses on three main common areas of environmental regulation.
For additional state-specific information, click here or contact: Ombudsman – Renee Lesjak Bashel P.O. Box 7970, 5th Floor 201 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53707-7970 608-264-6153 608-264-6151 (F) 800-435-7287 (national) renee.bashel@wisconsin.gov Small Business Environmental Assistance Program – Tom Coogan P.O. Box 7970, 5th Floor 201 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53707-7970 608-267-9214 608-264-6151 (F) 800-435-7287 (national) thomas.coogan@wisconsin.gov Jean Beckwith P.O. Box 7970, 5th Floor 201 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53707-7970 608-261-2517 608-264-6151 (F) jean.beckwith@wisconsin.gov Click here for more information. (November 2010)
California “Waste Reduction Awards Program” Honorees Include Automotive Companies
EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality Releases Progress Report
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Transporation and Air Quality has released its latest progress report on “Vehicle and Engine Compliance Activities.” Click here for more information. (August 2010)
SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) Resources
Here is an updated list of resources available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the SPCC rule: (March 2010)
2008 SPCC rule amendment – Federal Register notice (73 FR 74236; December 5, 2008)
CCAR and GEICO to Promote “GreenLink Shop” Program to ARX Facilities
CCAR and GEICO Insurance Company will partner to promote CCAR’s new “GreenLink Shop” recognition to shops that participate in GEICO’s Auto Repair Xpress® program. Click here for more information. (January 2010)
CCAR Introduces “GreenLink Shop” Program
CCAR introduces its “GreenLink Shop” recognition program to promote consumer confidence and reward excellence in environmental, health and safety stewardship throughout the automotive repair industry. Click here for more information. (January 2010)
