GNYADA February 2016 Newsletter

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ensure that all components of a UST system, designed to detect and prevent a discharge, are oper- ating properly.

Dealers must perform monthly inspections that consist of a visual evaluation of spill prevention equipment and release detection equipment. Containment sumps piping — such as for STPs — must be viewed at least annually. Dealers are required to test spill prevention equipment, containment sumps used as secondary contain- ment for piping and overfill pro- tection equipment every three years.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has imple- mented new Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations. The changes affect rules for staff training and secondary containment, as well as periodic operation and mainte- nance requirements. The changes are intended to help prevent and detect UST releases, which can contaminate groundwater.

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The EPA rule changes are also intended to catch problems early, through regular equipment inspec- tions. The Agency is allowing a three-year implementation window, for the new rules. These new UST regulations will be a topic of discussion at GNYADA’s Annual OSHA Compliance Program on March 16. Contact Phyllis at phyllisA@gnyada.com to register. .

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Some of the new requirements include:

Dealers must now ensure that all tank operators are trained to pre- vent and respond to leaks/spills.

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Release detection devices must be tested annually. This testing will

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Annual OSHA Seminar March 16, 2016 8:30am-11:00am Center for Automotive Education & Training

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15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone NY 11357 To register, please contact: Phyllis at phyllisA@gnyada.com or 718.746.5900

Warranty Guides

GNYADA thanks Brown & Brown of New York — a member of our Dealer Discount Program— for their continued financial support in producing our annual Official Warranty Guides. If your dealership needs an extra copy of the 2016 Guide, our Field Reps can deliver one. Just call the Association at 718.746.5900.

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