Certified Automotive Recycler (CAR)

Certified Automotive Recycler (CAR)

Application

2017

(for both New and Renewing Members)

Application Overview and Instructions:

To receive CAR certification all applicants must be ARA Members in good standing. One application will be required per business license.

To qualify for CAR certification you must be able to complete the 2-page CAR application form found on pages two and three. This form collects information about the business related to facility demographics and operations and the required licenses/permits. To be prepared to be CAR certified each facility must verify all required documents and provide license/permit numbers where requested to proceed to the inspection process. The completed application form may then be submitted, along with the certification fee of $200 for new members and $100 for renewing members, payable to ARA, to the CAR Program Administrator:

Automotive Recyclers Association

Attn: CAR Program Administrator

9113 Church Street

Manassas, VA 20110 USA

The CAR ProgramAdministrator will review the submitted materials. If further information or clarification is necessary, the CAR Program Administrator will contact you. Each facility must meet at least 70 percent (70%) of the standards listed in Stages 1 and 2 of the CAR Protocol to attain initial certification and be eligible for a professional audit.

Maintaining CAR Certification:

The CAR program requires a third-party audit by an environmental professional to be performed every other year on odd number years. On the alternate even numbered years the CAR member is required to perform a self-audit, completed by the facility owner or manager and all documentation for the audit will be required to be verified by the regularly scheduled yearly audit deadline, which is the annual ARA convention each year. CAR members should submit their annual CAR fee with their audit at any time throughout the year but no later than the 4th quarter of the current year.2017 is a professional audit year.

The CAR program will reserve the right to ask for a professional audit to be performed on a given self-audit year, should there be due cause for the CAR program to question a facility’s compliance. You may contact the CAR Program Administrator for a list of environmental professionals others have used. The CAR requirements reflect best practices, but do not protect you from a regulatory audit.

CAR APPLICATION FORM 2017

You must answer all of the following questions before you can start the inspection process beginning in Stage 1. Question marked “if applicable” may not apply to all facilities.

Facility DemographicsDate of Application: Click here to enter a date.

Business Owner/Contact Name(s)Click here to enter text.

Facility Name Click here to enter text.

D.B.A. (if applicable)Click here to enter text.

Street AddressClick here to enter text.

City/State/ProvinceClick here to enter text.

Zip/Postal CodeClick here to enter text.

CountryClick here to enter text.

Mailing Address (if different)Click here to enter text.

Contact PhoneClick here to enter text.

Contact FaxClick here to enter text.

Contact EmailClick here to enter text.

Facility Operations

Full Service, Self Service, BothClick here to enter text.

Business Insurance CarrierClick here to enter text.

Average # of salvaged vehicles

processed for parts monthlyClick here to enter text.

Number (#) of dismantling or fluid

bays/racksat facilityClick here to enter text.

Average # of employees at facilityClick here to enter text.

Name of Safety SupervisorClick here to enter text.

Email Safety Supervisor:Click here to enter text.

Management Software SystemClick here to enter text.

Environmental Firm (if applicable)Click here to enter text.

Program Participation

ARA University (Yes/No)Choose an item.

Other training program that meets CAR (Yes/No)Choose an item.

Standard requirements

GRP Member (Green Recycled Parts)(Yes/No)Choose an item.

Membership Information

ARA Member NumberClick here to enter text.

Company Memberships in Other Automotive Recycler Associations (if applicable):

Click here to enter text.

Click here to enter text.

Click here to enter text.

Required Licenses/Permits

Federal ID #Click here to enter text.

Resale Tax ID #Click here to enter text.

National Motor Vehicle TitleInformation

System (NMVTIS #)Click here to enter text.

Last Report Date:Click here to enter a date.

State License # (if applicable) Click here to enter text.

License Expiration Date:Click here to enter a date.

Stormwater Permit # Click here to enter text.

Permit Expiration Date:Click here to enter a date.

ELVS # Assigned Click here to enter text.

Last Deposit Date:Click here to enter a date.

Employee Signage Posted (Yes/No)Choose an item.

(Department of Labor)

Throughout the application form there are boxes available for the insertion of photos of acceptable practices of some CAR Standards as required by the program.

Insert photo of required practice in form.

Verify these documents. A photo may be included but documents are NOT required to be submitted once verified.

SIGNATURES
CAREnvironmentalProfessionalAuditor:
I certify that the audit results accurately represent the conditions present at this facility.
Signature: /s/ Click here to enter text.Date: Click here to enter a date.
(Type in name after /s/ as an electronic signature)
CAREnvironmentalProfessionalAuditor Firm Name:Click here to enter text.
Manager/Owner: I certify that the audit results accurately represent the conditions present at this facility.
Signature: /s/ Click here to enter text.Date: Click here to enter a date.
(Type in name after /s/ as an electronic signature)

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STAGE 1A: GENERALBUSINESS STANDARDS
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
Safety Program / Safety Program With Meetings & Inspections / No Safety Programs, Meetings or Inspections
Deficient = 0 / Safety program with sporadic meetings and inspections that are logged. Score = 10 / Safety Program With Regularly Scheduled Safety Meetings and Inspections that are logged.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Safety Program / Safety Supervisor Listed / No Safety Supervisor Listed
Deficient = 0 / Safety Supervisor Listed
Score = 5 / 5 / 0
Dept of Labor
/ Employees Posting
/ No Employee information
Deficient = 0 / Required Dept of Labor Employee information signage is posted.
Score = 5 / 5 / 0
Customer Parking
/ Location, Grading, Drainage / Not Separate from Vehicle Holding Area with Poor Drainage and/or Grading
Deficient = 0 / Not Separate from Vehicle Holding Area. Score = 5 / Poor Drainage and/or Grading. Score = 5 / Separate from Vehicle Holding Area with Adequate Grading and Drainage
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Sales and Reception Area
/ Cleanliness / Organization / Not Clean and Organized
Deficient = 0 / Not Clean. Score = 5 / Not Organized. Score = 5 / Clean and Organized
Score = 10 / 10 / 0
Sales and Reception Area
/ Signs and Pictures / Signs / Pictures are in Poor Taste and/or of a Negative Tone.
Deficient = 0 / Signs / Pictures in Good Taste and of a Positive Tone.
Score = 10 / 10 / 0
Buildings and Property
/ Maintenance / Appearance / Building(s) and Property are Not Well Maintained.
Deficient = 0 / Property is Well Maintained. Score = 10 / Building(s) are Well Maintained. Score = 10 / Building(s) and Property are Well Maintained.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Salvage Vehicle Storage
/ Safety / Organization / Salvage Vehicles are Stored in Unsafe Manner
Deficient = 0 / Salvage Vehicle Storage is unorganized. Score = 10 / Salvage Vehicle Storage is Safe and Organized
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Licensed Delivery an Recovery Vehicles / Maintenance / Safety / Appearance – Professional Image of Licensed Fleet is Not Maintained.
Deficient = 0 / Appearance – Professional Image of Licensed Fleet is Maintained.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
130 / 0

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Customer parking area
/ Sign(s) in customer reception area
/ Curbside shot of main building
/ Vehicle storage area (view 1 of 2)

Sales counter & Customer reception area
/ Employee Postings
/ Outside posted business sign
/ Vehicle storage area (view 2 of 2)

After initial placement, picture can be replaced using the cut & paste function.

STAGE 1B: ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Fluid Evacuation & Storage
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
Fluid Removal & Dismantling Area(s) / Location
/ No Designated Area(s) / Throughout yard
Deficient = 0 / At Least One Designated Area with No Roof on Gravel or Dirt. Score = 5 / At Least One Designated Area with Roof on Gravel or Dirt. Score = 10 / At Least One Designated Area with No Roof on Impervious Surface. Score = 15 / All Designated Area(s) with Roof and on Impervious Surface
Score = 40 / 40 / 0
Fluid Removal & Dismantling Area(s) / Spill Supplies
/ No Spill Supplies in Fluid Removal Area(s)
Deficient = 0 / Only Drip Pans or Buckets Available. Score = 5 / Only Absorbent Available. Score = 10 / All Appropriate Spill Supplies are Available
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Fluid Removal & Dismantling Area(s) / Spill Cleanup / Large Number of Spills and Leaks on Ground
Deficient = 0 / Many Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 2 / Few Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 5 / No Small Spills and Few Leaks on Ground. Score = 7 / No Spills or Leaks on Ground
Score = 10 / 10 / 0
Fluid Removal / Used Oil Including Brake and Power Steering Fluids / Not Removed On-Site or Prior to Storage in Self Service Area
Deficient = 0 / All Removed for Recycling and/or On-Site Energy Recovery
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Fluid Storage / Used Oil Including Brake and Power Steering Fluids Storage
/ No Secondary Containment and Container in Poor Condition.
Deficient = 0 / No Secondary Containment and Container in Good Condition. Score = 2 / Secondary Containment Without Precipitation Protection Container in Good Condition. Score = 5 / Secondary Containment With Cover or Inside Container in Good Condition
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Fluid Removal / Antifreeze / Not Removed Onsite or Prior to Storage in Self Service Area
Deficient = 0 / All Removed for Recycling and/or Reused
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Fluid Storage / Antifreeze Storage
/ No Secondary containment and Container in Poor Condition
Deficient = 0 / No Secondary Containment and Container in Good Condition. Score = 5 / Secondary Containment Without Precipitation Protection. Score = 5 / Secondary Containment With Cover or Inside Container in Good Condition
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Fluid Removal / Fuel / Not Removed On-Site or Prior to Storage in Self Service Area
Deficient = 0 / All Removed for Recycling and/or Reuse.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Fluid Storage / Fuel Storage
/ No Secondary Containment and Container in Poor Condition
Deficient = 0 / No Secondary Containment and Container in Good Condition. Score = 0 / Secondary Containment Without Precipitation Protection. Score = 5 / Secondary Containment Container in Good Condition
Score =20 / 20 / 0
Labeling of Storage Containers / Labeled Tank / All Storage Container Contents are Not Labeled.
Score = 0 / Few Storage Containers Are Labeled. Score = 2 / Most Storage Containers Are Labeled. Score = 5 / All Storage Container Contents are Labeled
Score = 10 / 10 / 0
Spills and Leaks Around Storage Containers / Spill Cleanup / Large Number of Spills and Leaks on Ground. Deficient = 0 / Many Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 2 / Few Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 5 / No Small Spills and Few Leaks on Ground. Score = 7 / No Spills or Leaks on Ground
Score = 10 / 10 / 0
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
210 / 0
STAGE 1C: ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Fluid Evacuation & Storage
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
Battery Removal / Lead Acid Batteries / Not Removed On-Site or Prior to Storage in Self Service Area
Deficient = 0 / No batteries stored on ground. Removed for recycling or reuse. Score = 10 / All Removed for Recycling or Reuse
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Battery Storage / Lead Acid Battery Storage
/ Stored outdoors on ground or haphazardly. No Cover.
Deficient = 0 / Outdoors on impervious surface. No cover. Stacked no more than three (3) high. Score = 5 / Outside with covered storage area but on ground. Stacked No More than Three (3) High
Score = 10 / Outside no covered storage area but on impervious surface or open box. Stacked No More than Three (3) High. Score = 15 / Inside or Covered Storage Area on Impervious Surface or in Battery Box. Stacked No More than Three (3) High Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Refrigerant Removal / Refrigerants
/ Not Removed On-Site or Prior to Storage in Self Service Area.
Deficient = 0 / All Removed for Recycling, Disposal or Reuse. Recovery pump is operational.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Mercury Removal / Mercury Switches
/ No Mercury Switches Removed
Deficient = 0 / Some Convenience lighting & ABS Switches Collected. Score = 5 / Few Convenience lighting or ABS Switches Missed. Score = 10 / Most convenience lighting & ABS Switches collected. Score = 15 / All switches removed and sent to ELVS NVMSRP or State Equivalent Collection Site
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Tires Storage / Tire Storage
/ More than 1500 Tires On-Site or State Requirements Not Met.
Deficient = 0 / More than 1500 Tires On-Site but State Requirement is met. Score = 5 / Up to 1500 tires (one semi trailer load) & state requirement is met. Score = 10 / Up to 1500 Tires On-Site and State Requirements Met. Tires neatly stored away from buildings & perimeter of yard. Score = 15 / Up to 1500 Tires On-Site and State Requirements Met. Tires stored in trailer or cage not adjacent to buildings or perimeter of yard.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
100 / 0
Lead Acid Battery Storage
/ Refrigerants
/ Fuel Storage
/ Tire Storage

Dismantling Bay (view 1 of 2)
/ Dismantling Bay (view 2 of 2)
/ Used Oil Storage
/ Antifreeze Storage

After initial placement, picture can be replaced using the cut & paste function.

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STAGE 1D: SAFETY STANDARDS
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
OSHA Regulatory Review / Personal Protective Equipment
/ Basic Personal Protective Equipment Not Available/ Not Used
Deficient = 0 / PPE is available but employees do not use. Score = 5 / PPE is available but employees use sporadically. Score = 10 / PPE is available but employees use only in some req'd areas. Score = 15 / Basic Personal Protective Equipment Available and Used When Required
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
OSHA Regulatory Review / OSHA Approved 15 Minute Eye Wash Station(s)
/ Not Readily Accessible Near all Fluid Evacuation Areas & Corrosive Materials
Deficient = 0 / Readily accessible but not near Fluid Evacuation & Corrosive Materials. Score = 10 / Readily Accessible Near all Fluid Evacuation Areas & Corrosive Materials
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
OSHA Regulatory Review / Fire Extinguishers
/ Fire Extinguishers NOT readily available, appropriately typed or fully charged or without Required Inspection Tag
Deficient = 0 / Readily available, appropriate type, fully charged with Inspection Tag. Score = 10 / Readily available, appropriate type, fully charged with Inspection tag marked only annually. Score = 15 / Fire Extinguishers readily available, appropriately typed, and fully charged. Inspected by 3rd-party annually and on-site visual inspection by facility with required inspection tag completed monthly.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
OSHA Regulatory Review / First Aid Kit(s)
/ No First Aid Kit on-site.
Deficient = 0 / A stocked first aid kit that is in close proximity to the dismantling areas, and adequately sized for the number of employees in that area.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
ARA Requirement Cutting Torch / CAR Torch Use Education & Orientation Protocol
/ Not Signed by All Employees Using Cutting Torch
Deficient = 0 / Signed by All Employees Using Cutting Torch or Cutting Torch has been removed from facility.
Score = 10 / 10 / 0
OSHA Regulatory Review / Spill Kits
/ Spill Kit Score earned in Enviro Section of Audit. / Spill Kit Score earned in Enviro Section of Audit. / Spill Kit Score earned in Enviro Section of Audit. / Spill Kit Score earned in Enviro Section of Audit. / Spill Kit Score earned in Enviro Section of Audit. / 0 / 0
Self Service Facilities / Safety Signs
/ Posted Safety Reminders for Customers are Not Posted
Deficient = 0 / Posted Safety Reminders for Customers are Posted But Not Easily Visible. Score = 5 / Posted Safety Reminders for Customers are Postedand Visible Or NOT Self Service
Score = 10 / 10 / 0
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
100 / 0

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Personal protective Equipment
/ OSHA Approved 15 Minute Eye Wash Station(s)
/ Fire Extinguishers
/ Spill Kits

Safety Signs
/ First Aid Kit(s) Inside View
/ First Aid Kit(s) Outside View
/ Optional Photo may be added

After initial placement, picture can be replaced using the cut & paste function.

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STAGE 1E: ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
STORAGE & CRUSHER AREAS
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
Core Storage Areas
(e.g. Engines and Transmissions) / Location
/ No designated areas throughout yard with storage on ground.
Deficient = 0 / At Least One Designated Area but NOT well contained. (No Roof, on ground or in leaking bin). Score = 20 / At Least One designated Area with No cover but well contained on Impervious Surface. Score = 40 / At Least One Designated Area with Roof but on ground OR no roof but in non-leaking bin. Score = 60 / All Designated Areashavecoverand are on Impervious Surfacewith ability to contain runoff or Inside storage with leak protection.
Score = 80 / 80 / 0
Core Storage Area
(e.g. Engines and Transmissions) / Spill Supplies / No Spill Supplies in Wet Parts Storage Areas
Deficient = 0 / Minimal spill supplies available. Score = 10 / Adequate volume of absorbent available. No other spill supplies like socks or mats available. Score = 25 / Adequate volume of and appropriate spill supplies
available in storage area.
Score = 40 / 40 / 0
Core Storage Area
(e.g. Engines and Transmissions) / Spill Cleanup / Large Number of Spills and Leaks on Ground
Deficient = 0 / Many Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 5 / Few Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 10 / No Small Spills and Few Leaks on Ground. Score = 15 / No Spills or Leaks on Ground
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Salvage Vehicle Storage Area(s) / Spill Cleanup / Large Number of Spills and Leaks on Ground
Deficient = 0 / Many Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 5 / Few Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 10 / No Small Spills and Few Leaks on Ground. Score = 15 / No Spills or Leaks on Ground
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Crusher Area / Storage of Fluids From Crusher / Fluids From Crushing Not Contained or Collected
Deficient = 0 / Inadequate fluid collection causing frequent overflow at crusher site. Score = 5 / Adequate fluid collection but frequent overflow at crusher site. Score = 10 / Adequate fluid collection but lacks frequent monitoring at crusher site. Score = 15 / All fluids from Crushing
are contained and collected
for disposal.
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Crusher Area / Spill Cleanup / Large Number of Spills and Leaks on Ground
Deficient = 0 / Many Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 5 / Few Small Spills and Leaks on Ground. Score = 10 / No Small Spills and Few Leaks on Ground. Score = 15 / No Spills or Leaks on Ground
Score = 20 / 20 / 0
Site Activity / Protocol / Deficient Practices / Acceptable Practices / Best Practices / Max Score / Actual Score / See Plan
200 / 0

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