[Sqg-program] FW: DEP'S COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AIDS THE AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING INDUSTRY IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Perrigan, Glen Glen.Perrigan at dep.state.fl.us
Thu Feb 16 16:06:46 EST 2006


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2006

CONTACT: Anthony DeLuise, (850) 245-2112

                                                  

DEP'S COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AIDS THE AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING INDUSTRY IN
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

--Workshops assist in environmental compliance and establishing best
management practices--

 

TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is
sponsoring nine workshops across the state to guide Florida's automotive
recycling industry through the environmental compliance process. Scheduled
for March and April, the workshops are part of DEP's Compliance Assistance
Program to help automotive recyclers reduce waste, comply with environmental
regulations and maintain a cleaner auto salvage yard.

 

"The DEP's Compliance Assistance Program encourages the industry to adopt
'green' practices that reduce waste and save money," said DEP Secretary
Colleen M. Castille.  "These workshops will provide technical support to
businesses to help improve environmental compliance and protect natural
resources."

 

Shop owners, mechanics, equipment operators and automotive recycling facility
workers are encouraged to participate in the program, which includes a
self-audit checklist and DEP's guide to assist in the evaluation of the
facility, compliance with environmental laws and Best Management Practices
(BMPs). Workshop topics include BMPs for incoming and processing vehicles;
spills and leaks; container management and storage; practices for determining
if a business is a hazardous waste generator; waste streams such as vehicle
fluids, lead batteries, scrap metal, and mercury switches; storm water
permitting; storm water pollution prevention plan; and the Florida Green Yard
Initiative.    

 

DEP's automotive recycling workshops will be held:

 

*	Thursday, March 9th, 2006 - Pensacola
*	Tuesday, March 14th, 2006 - Orlando
*	Wednesday, March 15th, 2006 - Sarasota
*	Tuesday, March 28th, 2006 - Daytona Beach
*	Wednesday, March 29th, 2006 - Jacksonville
*	Thursday, March 30th, 2006 - Cocoa Beach
*	Monday, April 3rd, 2006 - Fort Myers
*	Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 - Port St. Lucie
*	Thursday, April 6th, 2006 - Hollywood

 

Automotive recyclers make it easy for consumers to find clean used parts for
all types of vehicles.  The industry plays a valuable role by rebuilding,
recovering and reselling usable parts and recycling materials that cannot be
reused in their present form. Adopting practices that reduce waste and
prevent pollution helps protect Florida's natural resources and reduces
operational costs for businesses by better managing hazardous waste and using
fewer raw or new materials.

 

For more information about DEP's Compliance Assistance Program, and the
dates, locations and registration information for the workshops, visit:

www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/hazardous/pages/AutomotiveRecyclers.htm.


 

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