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NJDEP Educates AASP/NJ at Chapter Meetings

Ed Bakos of the NJDEP Small Business Assistance Program will visit the association’s collision chapters throughout September and October.

AASP/NJ held its first session with Bakos on September 14 at the association’s Chapter Five meeting place in Totowa, NJ. During the meeting, Bakos was up front about the seriousness of compliance.

"Unfortunately, unacceptable practices in repair shops are not only violating DEP regulations," he said, "but also pose a threat to the environment and health of employees. Repairers must be very careful in following DEP's new regulations to protect themselves from fines as well as very dangerous health hazards."

Throughout the presentation and a question and answer session, Bakos stressed that he was there to help the shops comply and offer any advice he could.

"Our shops should not look at this as a threat," AASP/NJ President Bob Everett said. "They should look at it as the state coming in and saying: ‘Look, this is what you have to do. We will help you as much as we can but it’s up to you to follow these guidelines.’ Our members should take advantage of this opportunity. Our association is offering a chance to work hand in hand with the state so there are no misunderstandings. We want to educate and protect our shops. This is the best way to do that."

Bakos will be visiting AASP/NJ’s Chapter Three on October 28 and Chapter Seven on October 27.

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