Publications
Auto-body shops: A primer on environmental regulation and pollution prevention (Manual) [Summary]
A pamphlet that covers all aspect of auto body operations, wastes, regulations, and pollution prevention. Includes sample calculations for hazardous air pollutants (HAP) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) from various sources, proper handling of refrigerants, identification of and regulatory requirements for hazardous waste disposal, and techniques to change processes and materials to reduce or eliminate wastes.
Industrial Painting and Coating (Manual) [Summary]
Reviews coating applications and types, pollution prevention opportunities, and environmental regulations for the painting and coating industry.
Kansas Compliance Assistance for Printers (Manual) [Summary]
This manual is designed to assist printers and print shops in identifying wastes, water discharges, and air emissions; determining associated regulations; and recommending pollution prevention (P2) practices.
Kansas Dry Cleaner Manual (Manual) [Summary]
This manual (updated in 2009) summarizes the environmental regulations that impact dry cleaners, including alternatives to perc (PCE) such as petroleum dry cleaning. It also describes pollution prevention, compliance topics, permits, and definitions regarding dry cleaning.
Kansas rock crushers - Are you subject to air quality requirements? (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Air quality requirements and construction permits and approvals that rock crushers must meet to comply with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the EPA. New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) limit PM10 emissions and require recordkeeping and monitoring. Pollution prevention (P2) options for rock crushers are suggested and a list of resources provided.
Keeping it Clean: Transportation Equipment (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Regulations related to handling the wastewater from cleaning transportation equipment. Lists potential regulated parameters, discharge wastes, approved test methods, discharges according to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and Pollutant Management Plans (PMP).
More frequently asked questions from salvage Yards (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Covers several common questions about the salvage industry including environmental compliance, plugging abandoned water wells, drains and septic tanks, wastewater lagoons, using waste oil, and oil and gas spills.
Negotiating the Regulatory Map (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
EPA regulations that impact colleges and universities. It includes resources about specific regulations, pollution prevention (P2) practices, persistent bioaccumulative toxic pollutants (PBTs), and starting an environmental management system (EMS).
Pollution Prevention for Auto Salvage Yards (Manual) [Summary]
Many topics are covered in this manual designed for the auto salvage industry, including regulatory issues, resources, and a pollution prevention (P2) checklist. Several P2 practices for used fluids (aqueous cleaners, brake fluid, etc) and for various auto parts are also described.
Solvent users: Do you need an air permit? (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Describes how a small business that uses paints and solvents can determine if its operations require an air operating permit. Also outlines the procedure for calculating the amount of VOCs and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) purchased.
The Smell of Success: Decreasing Air Pollution in Kansas City (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Describes the efforts and regulations Kansas City has made to improve air quality. Kansas City has been in “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) but has nearly exceeded the ozone threshold. The vapor pressure of solvents is restricted.
What is the Kansas Air Quality Act? (Fact Sheet) [Summary]
Covers the Kansas Air Quality Act and the associated requirements for air pollution sources in Kansas: preconstruction review, operating permits, annual emissions fees, and other air requirements.
