Confused about the District’s environmental regulations?
Attend a FREE Environmental Compliance and Technical Assistance Workshop
Please RSVP to Shamicka Bacon, (202) 671-3033 or [email protected]
Space is limited. Register only if you are committed to attend.
All auto service and repair shop employees, owners of taxicab companies, and government employees working in auto repair and maintenance, are encouraged to attend.
Agenda
10:00 Welcome and Introductions
Mary Lynn Wilhere, Office of Policy and Sustainability
10:10 Good Housekeeping: See a Spill, Clean a Spill
Michael DeVito, Stormwater Division
Pollution prevention is as simple as good housekeeping. The presentation will cover staff training and procedures to prevent potentially costly violations from spills and leaks.
10:30 Air Quality Division Update
Olivia Achuko, Air Quality Division
10:50 RCRA C: Hazardous Waste and Used Oil Management
Victoria North, Hazardous Waste Branch, Toxics Substance Division
The regulations may be complicated, but compliance is easy. Learn about common regulated wastes, how to properly manage them, and how to save money.
11:10 “A Small Spill is a Big Deal”
Jacob Zangrilli, Watershed Protection Division
Leaks, drips, and spills of automotive fluids can harm the District’s waterways and lead to penalties. We will discuss the steps your facility can take to help clean our rivers and streams, and keep your facility in compliance with water quality regulations.
11:30 Environment Enforcement
Steve Kelton, Chief, Office of Enforcement and Environmental Justice
Brief discussion on the Notice of Infraction process, including fines, settlement, involvement of the Office of Administrative Hearings, and collections.
11:50 Environment Issues – the Identification and Correction of the Hazards We Most Commonly Find
John Cates, Department of Employment Services (DOES) - Project Manager for OSH Consultation Project
A brief overview of environment issues such as the identification and correction of the hazards, storage and use of chemicals, slip hazards, fire protection, eye and respiratory protection, and machine guarding etc.
12:10 Q &A - Meet DDOE staff and attendees
12:30 END
