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TERC contains information on the following topics:

Biodiesel Summary Full Text
Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based) Summary Full Text
Cleaning, Solvent Summary Full Text
Cleaning, Vehicle Washing Summary Full Text
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Summary Full Text
Engine Emissions (On-board Diagnostics) Summary Full Text
Engine Tampering Summary Full Text
Fueling Operations - Best Practices Summary Full Text
Metalworking Fluids Summary Full Text
Oil, Used Summary Full Text
Oil Filters, Used Summary Full Text
Painting Operations - Vehicle Repainting Summary Full Text

Biodiesel
Applies to: All diesel-powered vehicles operating in certain states
Requires:

Diesel fuel sold in certain states must contain a minimum percentage (typically 5-10%, depending on the state) of fuel derived from renewable sources.

See also:
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Alternative Fuels - State Regulations
  • Diesel Fuel Requirements
  • Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based)
    Applies to: Any business that generates wastewater from water-based parts cleaning operations
    Requires: Permit required for wastewater discharge to environment or to municipal sewage system
    See also:
  • Cleaning, Vehicle Washing
  • Cleaning, Solvent 
  • Cleaning, Solvent
    Applies to: Any facility carrying out processes that involve cleaning with petroleum-based (non-water-based) solvents, including degreasers and solvent-based parts washers. The regulations also cover the use and disposal of solvent wetted rags to manually wipe soils from the metal surfaces (hand wiping).
    Requires: Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal; some facilities may need air emissions permits.
    See also:
  • Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based)
  • Hazardous Waste Determination
  • Cleaning, Vehicle Washing
    Applies to: Any business that generates wastewater by any type of vehicle washing operation
    Requires: Permit required for wastewater discharge to environment or to municipal sewage system
    See also:
  • Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based)
  • Cleaning, Tank Interiors
  • Floor Drains
  • Diesel Exhaust Fluids (DEF)
    Applies to: Anyone who owns or operates a Diesel powered vehicle that uses a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to meet federal engine emissions standards.
    Requires: No additional requirements beyond those applying to engine maintenance and rebuilding -- article provides background and best practices information.
    See also:
  • Clean Air Act
  • Engine Tampering
  • Engine Emissions (On-board Diagnostics)
    Applies to: Manufacturers or importers of new heavy-duty vehicles or engines intended for highway use; also applies to anyone who converts heavy-duty vehicles or engines used in highway vehicles to run on alternative fuels
    Requires:

    Manufacturers must install systems that monitor the functioning of the vehicle or engine emission control system, and that alerts the operator if corrective action is needed

    See also:
  • Engine Emissions (Truck, Idling)
  • Engine Emissions (Truck, Tailpipe)
  • National Clean Diesel Campaign (exit TERC)
  • SmartWay Program (exit TERC)
  • Engine Tampering
    Applies to: Anyone who is rebuilding or modifying a heavy-duty highway diesel engine from model year 2004 or later
    Requires:

    The rebuilt engine must continue to meet the same emissions standards as those that applied to the engine when new, and the owner must maintain records of work performed and other specified information for at least two years.

    See also:
  • Clean Air Act
  • Engine Emissions (Truck, Idling)
  • Engine Emissions (Truck, Tailpipe)
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • National Clean Diesel Campaign (exit TERC)
  • SmartWay Program (exit TERC)
  • Fueling Operations - Best Practices
    Applies to: All vehicle fueling facilities
    Requires: Best practices -- voluntary, but recommended
    See also:
  • Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Oil, Used
  • SmartWay Program (exit TERC)
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
  • Tanks, Underground
  • Metalworking Fluids

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    Applies to: Any facility that carries out machining operations
    Requires: Hazardous waste regulations may apply to storage and disposal
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Cleaning, Solvent
  • Oil, Used
    Applies to: Any facility that generates or accumulates used oil products, including lubricants, brake fluid, hydraulic fluids, and oil-based machining fluids
    Requires: Facilities must store and transport used oil according to specific regulations to avoid falling under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
    See also:
  • Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Spills and Leaks, Prevention (SPCC rule)
  • Spills and Leaks, Reporting
  • Tanks, Underground
  • Oil Filters, Used
    Applies to: Any business that generates or accumulates used oil filters
    Requires: Facilities must drain used filters and follow specific rules (which may vary from state to state) to avoid having to manage used oil filters under more stringent hazardous waste regulations
    See also:
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Oil, Used
  • Painting Operations - Vehicle Repainting
    Applies to: Most facilities that carry out spray painting operations
    Requires: Most spray painting operations require air emissions permits from state or federal agencies
    See also:
  • Cleaning, Parts Cleaners (Water-based)
  • Cleaning, Solvent 
  • Hazardous Waste
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