Regulatory Information

FRP shops must comply with multiple environmental, health and safety regulations. Find information on air and hazardous waste regulations through the links below.

Listed Metals in Specified Products In 1991, the Minnesota Legislature passed laws requiring reduction of four metals in specified products. These metals—lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and chromium—all have known adverse effects on public health and the environment.

Towels, Wipes and Sorbents The MPCA fact sheet Managing Towels, Wipes and Sorbents outlines management options for shop towels, wipes and sorbents.

MPCA, Small Business Assistance Program Provides free, nonregulatory environmental assistance to small businesses. The focus is on compliance assistance, but there is also an emphasis on pollution prevention opportunities to get small businesses out of regulatory loop or into less burdensome regulatory process.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Minnesota Office Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) is committed to helping Minnesotans improve workplace safety and health. Some of these services include outreach, consultation and enforcement efforts.

Self-Evaluation Checklists MPCA, Small Business Assistance Program has developed a number of resources to help FRP shops understand and reduce their emissions, including National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) log sheets and self-evaluation checklists.