Automotive mechanical repair shops are subject to many environmental regulations largely because of the replacement of various fluids and parts that contain hazardous substances. Staying in compliance with the regulations assures you are not contaminating your property and nearby waterways or creating health problems for your employees, your neighbors, or yourself.
The DEQ, with the help of the Automotive Service Association, created a book you can use to conduct a self-audit that measures your environmental compliance status. The link to the "Michigan Automotive Mechanical Repair Facility Environmental Compliance Workbook" is below. We encourage you to complete an audit and give us feedback on your experience. Was the guidebook easy to use? Did it address all of your environmental responsibilities? Were explanations of the rules written in terms you understand? How else can we help you attain compliance? Please take a few moments to give us your comments. They will contribute to the continuous improvement of this guidebook as future editions evolve.