Why would the EPA select the collision repair industry?
• A number of communities have identified these shops as an environmental and health concern, hence the number of efforts across the United States to address this issue. • These shops are widespread in nature and tend to be clustered in minority, immigrant and low-income neighborhoods. • Many of these shops are not in compliance with existing occupational and environmental regulations. • Many of these shops are small businesses and don’t often use standard methods for auto body repair and painting, and they do not comply with accepted industry practices or current control technologies. What are the goals of the campaign? • To reduce the negative environmental and health impacts on employees and surrounding communities by reducing hazardous air pollutants (HAPs, also known as air toxics), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter (PM) emissions. • To provide training, technical assistance and outreach to local communities and shop owners about established best management
