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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</span></font></b>
February 15, 2006</p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>CONTACT:</span></font></b> Anthony
DeLuise, (850) 245-2112</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>DEP’S
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AIDS THE AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING INDUSTRY IN
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-style:italic'>--Workshops
assist in environmental compliance and establishing best management practices</span></font></i>--</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>TALLAHASSEE</span></font></b>- 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.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>“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.”</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>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. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>DEP’s automotive recycling workshops will be held:</span></font></p>
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<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thursday, March 9th, 2006 - Pensacola</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tuesday, March 14th, 2006 - Orlando</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wednesday, March 15th, 2006 - Sarasota</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tuesday, March 28th, 2006 - Daytona Beach</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wednesday, March 29th, 2006 - Jacksonville</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thursday, March 30th, 2006 - Cocoa Beach</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Monday, April 3rd, 2006 - Fort Myers</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 - Port St. Lucie</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thursday, April 6th, 2006 - Hollywood</span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal'>Automotive recyclers make it easy
for consumers</span></font></b></strong> 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.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>For more information about DEP’s Compliance Assistance Program,
and the dates, locations and registration information for the workshops, visit:</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/hazardous/pages/AutomotiveRecyclers.htm">www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/hazardous/pages/AutomotiveRecyclers.htm</a>.
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>-30-</span></font></b></p>
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