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Table of Contents
Guidance
- Compliance Manual for Indiana Auto Salvage Facilities [PDF]
- Auto Salvage Fact Sheet
- Auto Salvage Yard Contaminants of Concern guidance [PDF]
Presentations
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- Auto Salvage Yards Occupational Safety and Health Hazards [PPT - 6.7MB]
- Making a Hazardous Waste Determination [PPT - 9.9MB]
- General NPDES Industrial Storm Water Permit Program "Rule 6" [PPT - 386K]
- Cleanup of Contaminated Areas [PPT - 60.5K]
- Determining Generator Status [PPT - 706K]
Miscellaneous
- Mercury Posters & Swatchbook
- The Swatchbook covers proper removal, storage, and disposal of mercury switches, which are in many pre-2002 vehicles.
- Obtain free copies by calling (800) 451-6027, Ext. 3-0701 or send a request from the Questions & Comments.
- Auto Salvage Initiative Workshops Brochure [PDF]
- IDEM inspectors conducting multimedia inspections on auto salvage facilities under the Auto Salvage Facility Sector Program use this checklist to conduct facility inspections. To ensure you are ready for inspections, use the audit checklist contained in the Auto Salvage Manual.
Other Auto Salvage Links
Air Related
- Just the Facts for MVACs: US EPA Regulatory Requirements for Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners
- Fugitive Dust Rule
- Click Article 6 and scroll down to 326 IAC 6-4.
Enforcement Related
- IDEM Office of Enforcement
Waste Related
- IDEM Office of Land Quality
- Asbestos
- Hazardous Waste
- Clarification of "Tank" and "Container" Definitions [PDF]
- Classification of Used Antifreeze [PDF]
- How to Identify Waste and Determine if it's Hazardous
- How to Obtain a New RCRA ID Number
- Management of Contaminated Wipes [PDF]
- Understanding the Hazardous Waste Determination Process [PDF]
- Universal Waste Rule [PDF]
- U.S. E.P.A.: Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses
- Tires
- Used Oil
- Miscellaneous
Pollution Prevention Related
- Comprehensive on-line resources for waste reduction, pollution prevention, best management practices, and compliance for auto salvage
- IDEM Compliance and Technical Assistance Program (CTAP)
- Compliance questions? CTAP provides confidential help for Indiana businesses and is bound by Indiana law IC 13-28-3-4 to maintain confidentiality. To learn more, visit the CTAP Website.
- Compliance Manual for Indiana's Vehicle Maintenance Shops
- Compliance questions? CTAP provides confidential help for Indiana businesses and is bound by Indiana law IC 13-28-3-4
Water Related
- IDEM Office of Water Quality Storm Water General Permit Rule 6
- For information on permit requirements, the application process, reporting templates, and the NPDES general permit rule for storm water discharge associated with industrial activity
- Rule 6 permits are required for all auto salvage facilities that have a point source discharge of storm water. To determine if your facility has a point source discharge of storm water and is required to obtain permit coverage, or for questions concerning the Rule 6 Program, please contact Alison Beumer at (800) 451-6027, Ext. 3-0202.
- 327 IAC 15-6
- Sample Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for Auto Salvage Yards [PDF]
- IDEM Permit Guide > Storm Water Runoff Associated with Industrial Activities
Other
- U.S. EPA: Auto Mercury Switch Removal
- Lists various vehicles that have mercury switches, and describes how to find, remove, and replace these switches with safe ball-bearing alternatives.
- Ohio: Auto Salvage Publications
- Indiana State Department of Health - Indoor and Radiologic Health
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- Indiana Department of Labor - Bureau of Safety, Education, and Training
- Indiana Department of Labor: Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Division
- Offers free services that help businesses and organizations promote workplace safety and health.
- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality: Michigan Mercury Switch Study [PDF]
- From the executive summary: "The purpose of this study was to jointly conduct a cooperative project that evaluates the technical, logistical, and procedural factors associated with the removal of mercury (Hg) convenience light switches from end-of-life vehicles and subsequent management of the switches. Although there have been many switch removal programs, information on switch removal is mostly anecdotal and little data exists. To address this gap the study took a systematic approach including a literature review...."
Top FAQsI Want To...
- What should I do with my old computers and electronics?
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