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Ilk) 1A BOO' "` lir GLASS COMMUNITY INFORMATION SHEET As auto body and glass specialists, our repair centers operate in compliance with all city, county, state, and federal requirements. Noise: Noise produced by our processes is a concern only to individuals working within our shop areas. In fact, noise levels tested in the office portions of our repair centers are well below harmful levels; therefore, any noise produced will not be at levels significant enough to emanate beyond the shop areas. To ensure that team members are not harmed by noise in excess of 85 decibels, we provide and require our employees to use hearing protection. We also conduct noise monitoring and annual audiometric testing. Air Emissions: Preparation and painting are performed in prep stations and paint booths that operate in a downdraft method collecting over spray and vapors by directing them into filters contained in the floor. Paint processes are applied with high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray guns that reduce paint over spray. This also reduces the amount of potentially harmful chemicals released into the air. Paint and other material used contain low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs); therefore, potentially hazardous air emitted from paint and other processes is at such a low level that auto body repair centers in most states are exempt from permit requirements. In the states where permits are required, we operate well under any limits set for compliance. Odors and fumes from all processes should not be present or detectible by the surrounding community. • Hazardous Materials: Our repair centers carry a total of approximately 50 gallons of paints, clear coats, and solvents; 25 gallons of paint thinners; and no more than 6 tanks of welding gasses. Unused paint, solvents, and thinners are contained in a mixing room that is fully self-contained. Any tanks containing welding gases are separated as required and stored securely. Due to efficient processes and our constant recycling efforts, our repair centers have minimal hazardous waste. Therefore, our repair centers are classified as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) or Very Small Quantity Generators(VSQG) where applicable. Most hazardous materials are recycled on-site and reused. For our paint processes, the repair centers mix only what is necessary and use the HVLP spray guns to increase efficiency in application. Hazardous waste materials are labeled and maintained in a bermed area or on containment skids and disposed of through EPA approved hazardous waste haulers to an EPA approved hazardous waste treatment facility. Records are maintained and kept on site for all hazardous waste shipments. Records consist of shipment manifests from the time they leave our doorstep through their actual disposal (cradle to grave) and are kept as required for a period of 3 - years. Hazardous waste spill kits and emergency telephone numbers are within 20 feet of the hazardous waste storage area. Flammables: Our paint products, solvents, and thinners are contained in a flammable mixing room, which is outfitted with ground wire hookups to prevent spark ignition. The electrical components are wired with explosive-proof electrical fixtures. Outside of the mixing room, back-up inventory is stored in • flammable cabinets throughout the repair center. As required, tanks of gases are kept apart when not in use and secured in designated areas. Fire extinguishers are provided throughout the center, and ernergency telephone numbers posted. To keep the community in which we operate safe, an inventory sheet and facility layout is given to all local fire departments. NewRCltems/CommunitylnfoSht Revision date. 5/6/04