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Automotive Repair Industry Regulations The Auto Repair Industry is subject to a number of regulations
designed to protect human health and the environment. The overarching
regulations are at the federal level, however, state or local jurisdictions
often promulgate additional regulations that are more restrictive that
federal regulations. It is always a good practice to contact the appropriate
regulatory agency to get their interpretation of the regulations. Top Things an Inspector looks for
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fire and explosion hazard data, reactivity data, health hazard,
control measures, transportation data, label data, and information
on disposal. National Metal Finishers Resource Center
(NMFRC) maintains the State
Regulations Locator , an easy way to locate on-line state regulation
web sites. Stay Current On EPA Enforcement Actions
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Mechanics and Service Technicians: Federal and State regulations
Asbestos-Automotive Brake and Clutch Repair Work Bulletin OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin (SHIB), (2006, July 26). Informs employees and employers in the automotive brake repair industry of the precautions that must be taken when working with automotive brakes and clutches containing asbestos.
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Regional Pollution Prevention Network RCRA
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Orientation Manual Clean
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Consolidated Screening Checklist Federal Regulations
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Essential Links
Essential refrence links for the Automotive Industry
include:
Lists top environmental regulations for the automotive repair
industry and also includes a consolidated checklist for regulatory
management.
Provides an overview of basic federal regulations covering wastes that
are likely to be hazardous in vehicle maintenance business. Also provides
recycling and pollution prevention options.
This manual provides introductory information on solid and hazardous waste
management programs under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Plain English guide to the Clean Air Act
Summary of Federal regulations governing discharge of waste water.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing this
guidebook and screening checklist as a public service to the automotive
service and repair industry.
The CFR is divided into 50 titles which represent broad areas subject
to Federal regulation. Each title is divided into chapters which usually
bear the name of the issuing agency.
To facilitate you in assessing your compliance with EPA regulations applicable
to the Auto Service and Repair Sector, the Compliance Assistance Section
has created an Auto Service & Repair Sector Self-Audit Checklist.
This site contains product information on: companies, ingredients,physical/chemical
characteristicw, fire and explosion hazard data, reactivity data, health
hazard, control measures, transportation data, label data, and information
on disposal.
Example of administrative procedures for the San Diego Unified School
District. This fact sheet explains handling, storage, and disposal of
hazardous material/waste.
Article describing how to classify Hazardous Wastes.
Information presented in this publication is intended to provide a general
understanding of the statutory and regulatory requirements governing automotive
repair and autobody shops.
RCRA Article describing the Solid Waste Act.
Western Sustainability Pollution Prevention Network
Contact email: webmaster@westp2net.org
P2RIC is a member of the Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange, a national network of regional information centers: NEWMOA (northeast), ESRC (southeast), GLRPPR (Great Lakes), ZeroWasteNet (southwest), P2RIC (plains), Peaks to Prairies (mountain), WSPPN (Pacific southwest), PPRC (northwest).
The Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) operates the Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center.
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