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Regulations BACK to VIRTUAL TOUR The following fact sheet was prepared by the ECAR Center staff. Once prepared, each ECAR Center fact sheet undergoes a review process with the applicable state environmental agency(ies). You can check on the status of the review process here. Please read the disclaimer on the status page. While we have tried to present a summary of the essential information on this topic, you should be aware that other items, such as local regulations, may apply to you. What You Need to Know Brake fluids are not inherently hazardous, but if they contain certain additives, or if they have become contaminated with brake cleaner or other solvents, they can fall under the hazardous waste rules. You can avoid the burden of treating brake fluid as a hazardous waste:
This fact sheet will tell you what you need to do to avoid problems with fluids. *New Hampshire had not adopted the federal used oil management standards although it plans to adopt some of the federal provisions in the near future. Used oil is designated as a listed hazardous waste in New Hampshire. Used oil is handled as a hazardous waste if it is destined for disposal, mixed with a hazardous waste, exceeds off-specification levels, or exhibits a hazardous waste characteristic (other than those specified for specification and off-specification used oil). If used oil is to be recycled (e.g., burned for energy recovery or re-refined), it is still classified as a hazardous waste but is subject to less stringent management standards under the state's own regulations for used oil being recycled. *Used engine oil may be mixed with other types of uncontaminated oil and lubricants, including transmission fluid, differential oil, brake fluid, power-steering fluid, and transaxle fluid. However, you can avoid many of the Hazardous Waste Rule requirements if you completely drain used oil from the vehicles you recycle and either use it to heat your motor vehicle recycling facility or send it to an approved used oil marketer or recycler. Links to the Regulations. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to hazardous waste determinations and management. New Hampshire Hazardous Waste Regulations New Hampshire Used Oil Management Rules Federal EPA Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste When an inspector comes to your facility, there are certain things he or she checks to see if you are in compliance with environmental regulations. It makes good sense for you to perform a "self-audit" and catch and correct problems before they result in penalties. Also, there are some compliance incentives associated with self-audits (see Audit Policy Page). Use the following list to audit your used brake fluid management procedures.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) Most regulations tell you what you have to do to be in compliance, but they don’t explain how to do it. That’s where "best management practices" come into play. BMPs are proven methods that help you to get into compliance and stay there. The following BMPs are recommended for brake fluid storage areas and management procedures.
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