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Small Resources, Big Results N.H. Department of Environmental Services Pamela H. Sprague, Program Coordinator September 28, 2005. N.H. Green Yards. “N.H.Green Yards Program”. Objective: Improve environmental practices at auto recycling yards Partners: N.H. Auto & Truck Recyclers Association - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Small Resources, Big ResultsN.H. Department of Environmental ServicesPamela H. Sprague, Program CoordinatorSeptember 28, 2005
N.H.Green Yards ProgramObjective: Improve environmental practices at auto recycling yards
Partners:N.H. Auto & Truck Recyclers AssociationN.H. Pollution Prevention Program
Two Phase ProgramPhase I:Education & Compliance AssistanceLaunched in 2003
Phase II:Compliance Self-Audit & CertificationCommence in 2006
Participating YardsAbout 200 facilities total
Facilities that:Dismantle or crush 12 or more end-of-life vehicles yearly; and/or
Store 25 or more end-of-life vehicles longer than 60 days
Profile of Typical NH FacilityLess than:5 employees5 acres of land500 vehicles stored500 vehicles processed yearlyMulti-functionauto bodyauto repair/serviceauto salesModest profits
Capacity Need500,000 registered vehicles in NH are 10+ years old
End-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are 7 10 years old, on average
33% population increase in next 25 years
NH needs capacity to recycle 50,000+++ ELVs yearly
A big job, with big concerns...
Groundwater Contamination
Surface Water Quality
Soil Contamination
Air Quality
Designing the N.H. Green Yards Program Established stakeholder workgroupExchanged business knowledge & concernsDeveloped auto recycling BMPsIdentified:Barriers to achieving compliance Measures for overcoming barriersAvailable resourcesSelected measures consistent with resources
Limited Resources$38,000 grant + 40% state match
Key Partners:N.H. Pollution Prevention ProgramN.H. Auto & Truck Recyclers Assoc.
Cutbacks & layoffs mid-stream
Compliance BarriersCommunication Problems
Financial Limitations & Dis-incentives
Physical Working Constraints
Moving Target Syndrome
Attitude/Lack of Environmental Stewardship
Lack of Enforcement
Key Program PrinciplesAssume (for now) most people will do the right thing Tell them what to doTell them why (personalize the consequences)Identify incentives and resources
Keep it simpleMake it achievable / incremental cooperative complianceProvide options (performance based / not prescriptive)Be outcome-oriented / not process-oriented
Make it sustainableProvide a vision the industry can adopt as its ownInstill pride / provide standingBuild environmental stewardship
Phase OneEducation & Compliance AssistanceBest Management Practices (BMPs) information and materialsMailed in Installments
Statewide Workshops and Meetings
Confidential Compliance Assistance---P2 Program
Phase I Results?Survey datapreliminary analysis
BMP Evaluation ReportsInspections are now on-going
Voluntary Certification Program15% participation
Technical assistance requestsP2
Complaint investigations / Remedial projects
Fewer yards are now dismantling vehicles over bare ground and out in the open.
Big improvements are reported re: storage practices for gas and oil
Some positive behavior changes re: preparing vehicles for crushing.
27% report improved tire storage practices by bringing stockpiles into compliance.
And now a few case studies about being careful what you say GollyWas it something I said?
I listened to what you said and now I always dismantle my vehicles over a concrete pad
I got it! Always store fuel tanks off the ground, in a well ventilated area
Look! I fixed things so I dont need a storm water discharge permit.
Im pretty sure were all set I labeled the gas tank and put a roof over it, plus I keep absorbent nearby, just like you said.
Stop by sometime we built that concrete pad you recommended and its working out swell.
We made some important changes here now, we always put down a tarp and a little Speedee-Dri before draining gas.
Whats Next?Complete Voluntary Certification ProjectAdopt rules for Mandatory CertificationComplete BMP Evaluation InspectionsEvaluate results & do Targeted OutreachIdentify / Inspect / Educate Non-NotifiersTrain Municipal OfficialsMobile Crusher InitiativeConsumer EducationNew Legislation
Questions?
LecturesTable top displaysGive-awaysMeet and greetNetworking1/3 yards attended
Municipal official workshops too