The Environmental/EPA Compliance Guide

for Motor Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance 

and Refueling Operations

SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS

(ISBN0-9644663-0-9) 2005 Edition; 660 pages; 

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Multimedia, Industry-specific
Environmental Management Guide

2005 Edition is 660 Pages!

For Environmental/Safety Coordinators, Fleet Managers & Maintenance Managers in Government Fleet Operations--Military, Utility & Postal Fleets--Automotive Service, Petroleum Marketing, Trucking & Transportation Operations--or Wherever Cars, Trucks, Buses and other Equipment are Serviced and Maintained

Since 1992, the Shop Environmental Guide has been updated 27 times and has been distributed to nearly 20,000 locations including ALL locations of U.S. Air Combat Command Posts, U.S. Air National Guard, General Motors, Toyota Motor Sales , Volvo of North America, Navistar International, Ryder Automotive Operations, Laidlaw Transit, Leaseway Transportation, Continental Baking, Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Equipment Maintenance Council, and the 5 state Southeastern Area of the U.S. Postal Service and many others.

Other large quantity purchasers include Babcox Publishing, Subaru, Chevron, U.S. Air Force, Ryder System, U.S. Postal Service, state and local auto dealers associations, hundreds of city, county and federal fleets and numerous colleges and universities. Recommended by numerous companies, national and state trade associations and publications.

Your Guide includes over 100 EPA enforcement actions against vehicle maintenance and related operations, a resource directory of state and federal EPA and OSHA offices, a directory of environmental equipment manufacturers and over 60 references for additional training and compliance tools for the shop!

SEE ACTUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (as of January 2001)

1. Introduction: History and Impact of Regulations, Environmental Management in Vehicle Maintenance and Refueling, 14 Keys for Program Management and Compliance Auditing, Common Frustrations in Dealing with EPA Rules.

2. Employee and Community Right-to-Know: Hazard Communications in the Shop, Employee Training, Types of Hazardous Materials Covered. DOT HazMat Training, Reporting and Program Implementation is also covered.

3. Hazardous Waste Management and Reduction: Common Automotive Wastes and Characteristics, Best Management Practices and Waste Minimization/Elimination.

4. Used Oil Management: Used Oil, Storage, Used Oil Filters and Absorbents, Options for Used Oil Utilization and Accepting DIY Oil, Use of Rerefined Oil, Extending Oil and Filter Life, Reusable Oil Filters.

5. UST and AST Requirements: Release Response and SPCC Plans, Used Oil Tanks and 1998 Deadlines, USTs vs ASTs, Clean Up Strategies.

6. Wastewater Management: Service Bay Drains, Oil-Water Separators--Operation and Maintenance, Vehicle Washing, Stormwater Controls, Tank-Related Waters, Miscellaneous Wastewater, Used Antifreeze, Radiator Repair and Methods to Improve Your Wastewater Quality.

7. Waste Reduction and Recycling: Principles of Pollution Prevention in the Shop, Solid Waste, Scrap Tires, Used Solvents, Batteries and Coolants. Proper Absorbent Use, Floor Care, Aqueous-based Solvents, Reusable Filters.

8. Clean Air and Alternative Fuels: Requirements for Fuels and Refueling, Inspection and Maintenance Programs, Alternative Fuels: Clean Air Act and Energy Policy Act, CFC Refrigerant Recycling and Substitutes, Impact on Parts Cleaning and Alternatives, Alternatives for the Paint and Body Shop and Stage I and Stage II Vapor Controls.

9. Superfund, Legal and Real Estate Issues: Environmental Liabilities for Owners, Operators and Employees; 6 Key Ways to Limit Liability in Property Transfer.

10. Miscellaneous Topics: Implementing an EHS Program, Designating and Coordinating, Training and Awareness, Selecting Environmental Service Firms and Soil and Groundwater Investigations.