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Auto/collision repair law workshop offered

Changes in EPA regulations affect paint and repair shops

Contact:  Kenya Stump 800-926-8111

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2008) –– The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection’s Division of Compliance Assistance, along with the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center and Design for the Environment, is offering two Environmental Basics for Automotive/Collision Repair workshops geared toward shop owners, automotive painters, repair specialists, paint suppliers and instructors.

On Jan. 9, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released new regulations affecting all automotive/collision repair shops engaged in painting activities. These regulations are the first of their kind for this industry sector and will have far-reaching impacts regarding compliance responsibilities. Offered to help educate this industry and answer any questions in an effort to reduce the regulations’ impact on business and improve working environments, the workshops are designed to cover best management practices, regulatory requirements and pollution prevention opportunities. These workshops, which are intended to help reduce costs, increase operating efficiency and improve compliance rates, will be conducted on March 11 in Lexington and on March 12 in Bowling Green. The cost is $35.

The National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operation area source rule has specific requirements for the automotive/collision repair shops operating surface coating or painting operations. The rule states that shops must comply with requirements concerning paint booth design and operation, training of spray technicians, gun use and operation, as well as recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

For more information about the workshops, call the Division of Compliance Assistance’s Environmental Compliance Assistance Program at 800-926-8111 or e-mail envhelp@ky.gov. Register online at www.kppc.org. The Environmental Compliance Assistance Program was created to help regulated entities understand and comply with the environmental programs administered by the Department for Environmental Protection.

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