Salvage/MRE Inspection Report - Texas Department of Public Safety

Texas Department of Public Safety MUST USE MOST CURRENT FORM SALVAGE YARDS
Regulatory Services Division
FORM MUST BE TYPED
METALS
www.dps.texas.gov
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE SALVAGE/MRE INSPECTION REPORT
The Salvage/MRE Inspection Report will be utilized to document and report all inspections conducted at
Licensed or Unlicensed Salvage locations and Licensed or Unlicensed Metal Recycling Entities. The
Salvage/MRE Inspection Report will be referred to as the RSD-5. The RSD-5 will also be utilized to
complete all necessary weekly and monthly reports and shall be submitted at the close of each calendar
month.
Case Report Number
Agent Name
ID Number
Date
Time
Business Name
Address
[Case Report number goes here]
[Last, First, MI] Lead Agent conducting inspection. (No nicknames)
[ID number of the Lead Agent]
[Date of the inspection. Use format of mm/dd/2013]
[Time the inspection began. Use the format of hh:mm AM/PM CST or CDT
[Business public name (in bold) Not to include LLC or articles of incorporation]
[Physical location of the business]
City [Actual city or nearest city] ZIP [Postal code for the business]
Business Representative
Title
DL / ID number
Other ID number
Business Inspection Type
[Last, First, MI] Proper name of person in charge at time of inspection
[Working title of the business representative, if none, indicate “NONE”]
[Texas number associated with the
representative or similar out-ofstate
government-issued driver
license or ID card. Show “NONE” if
unavailable.]
[List other government-issued form
of identification. Show “NONE” if
unavailable.]
State
State
[State that issued the DL / ID
number. Show “NONE” if not
available.]
[State that issued the DL / ID
number. Show “NONE” if not
available.]
[Indicate if “initial,” “follow-up,” and/or if another agency assisted or was
assisted in inspection]
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Texas Department of Public Safety MUST USE MOST CURRENT FORM SALVAGE YARDS
Regulatory Services Division
FORM MUST BE TYPED
METALS
www.dps.texas.gov
SUMMARY BOX #
This set of three boxes titled (SALV: MRE: BUSINESS) at the top left of the page and should be an
accurate account of the total number of inspections conducted.
Box #1 (SALV). Total Salvage Yard Inspections
This box should indicate the number of inspections conducted based on the definition of a Salvage Yard.
A salvage yard inspection includes a business inspections performed under the authority of the Texas
Occupations Code, Chapters 2302, 2304 and 2309 and the Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 501.
Inspections in this area should include all inspections where the person or entity should have a license,
but does not. When multiple types of licenses or endorsements are held each license or endorsement is
considered a separate inspection.
Box #2 (MRE). Total Metal Recycler Entity Inspections
This box should indicate the number of inspections conducted base on the following definition of a
Metal Recycling Entity (MRE). A MRE yard inspection includes a business inspection performed under
the authority of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1956. Inspections in this area should include all
inspections where the person or entity should have a license but does not. When multiple types of
licenses or endorsements are held each license or endorsement is considered a separate inspection.
BOX #3 (BUSINESS). Total Business Inspections This box should indicate the number of inspections
conducted based on the definition of a business. A Business (Mechanic) Inspection includes inspections
performed under the authority of Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2305. This is where the division will
show all other type inspections not listed. An example might include a used automobile dealer that has
been assigned as General Distinguishing Number from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Definitions
Salvage Yard - Definition
In order to assist the Division on what is a salvage inspection for this form the following
definition is given: Salvage Yard Inspections include business inspections performed under the
authority of the Occupations Code, Chapters 2302 and 2309 and the Texas Transportation Code
Chapter 501. Inspections in this area should include all inspections where the person or entity
should have a license but does not.
Metal Recycler - Definition
In order to assist the Division on what is a Metals Recycler Entity for this form the following
definition is given: Metal Recycling Entity inspections include all inspections performed under
the authority of Occupations Code, Chapter 1956. Inspections in this area should include all
inspections where the person or entity should have a license but does not.
Business (Mechanic)
In order to assist the Division on what is a Business (Mechanic) inspection for this form the
following definition is given: A Business (Mechanic) Inspection includes inspections performed
under the authority of Occupations Code 2305. This is also where the division will show all other
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Texas Department of Public Safety MUST USE MOST CURRENT FORM SALVAGE YARDS
Regulatory Services Division
FORM MUST BE TYPED
METALS
www.dps.texas.gov
type inspections not listed. An example might include a used automobile dealer that has been
assigned as General Distinguishing Number from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Indicate if this is an initial inspection or a follow up.
If assisting DPS indicate the division assisted.
Agency Assist should reflect the number of assists provided to other divisions or agencies
(federal, state, local) by the reporting agent during this inspection. This number shall only
include significant assistance provided by the reporting agent when that agent served as the
lead agent during the assist. This block is not intended to capture basic assistance or to count
multiple assist when more than one agency is assisted during a single inspection. This should be
reported when personnel specifically provide assistance pertaining to business/salvage
inspections and does include phone calls.
Follow-up inspections should be completed between 30-60 days after the initial inspection
unless there is an extenuating circumstance.
Salvage Inspection #
If the business has a salvage license indicate the salvage license number, Exp date of license, and
is the license valid YES or NO. If the business has no license, under Permit Number show
“NONE”.
Complete the fill in section to indicate any warnings or violations found. In the additional notes
space show any violations or warnings not in the fill in section. Also indicate if charges were filed
and the charge filed.
Total Inspections Hours #
Show the total time spent conducting all inspections. If multiple personnel are on-site this is a
cumulative total of hours reported for on-site inspection for all Department commissioned
personnel (this does not include other agencies) but should include time spent on any research
of inventory or time spent completing all paperwork. All hours should be rounded up to the
nearest hour.
Used Auto Parts Recycler (UAPR) #
If the business has a UAPR permit indicate the UAPR number, Exp date of permit, and is the
permit valid YES or NO. If the business has no permit, under Permit Number show “NONE.”
Complete the fill in section to indicate any warnings or violations found. In the additional notes
space show any violations or warnings not in the fill in section. Also indicate if charges were filed
and the charge filed.
Business Inspection (Mechanic)
Complete the fill in section to indicate any warnings or violations found. In the additional notes
space show any violations or warnings not in the fill in section. Also indicate if charges were filed
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and the charge filed. If additional space is needed for additional notes place the text on the 2 nd
page under the section titled “Deficiencies/Other Findings/Notes”
Metals Recycling Entity (MRE) #
If the business has a MRE permit indicate the MRE number, Exp date of permit, and is the permit
valid YES or NO. If the business has no permit, under Permit Number show “NONE.”
Complete the fill in section to indicate any warnings or violations found. If additional space is
needed for additional notes place the text on the 2 nd page under the section titled
“Deficiencies/Other Findings/Notes”. Also under this section indicate if charges were filed and
the charge filed.
Results
Salvage/UAPR/Mechanic Inspection Results
*Vehicles Inspected. This box should reflect the total number of all vehicles inspected by all RCS Agents
conducting the inspection.
*Stolen Vehicles Recovered. This box should reflect the total number of vehicles recovered during the
inspection. Vehicle means all motor vehicles, trailers, vessels, aircraft, and other conveyances such as
implements of husbandry (non-motorized vehicles), road machinery, atv's and other motor propelled
vehicles.
*Stolen Parts Recovered. This box should reflect the total number of other property recovered. Other
property means anything that does not fall within the definition of a vehicle that is recovered during a
salvage/business inspection. This primarily involves major components of motor vehicles as defined in
Transportation Code Chap. 501.091 and includes component parts presumed to be stolen due to
tampering with identifying numbers.
*Custodial Arrest. This includes all felony and misdemeanor arrest occurring as a result of a
salvage/business inspection and includes criminal violations such as possession of marijuana, tampering,
UCW, etc.
*Filed at-Large.This is the total number of charges filed in Municipal Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts,
County Courts, District Courts or Federal Courts.
*Felony Charges Filed. Total Number of All Felony Charges filed a result of a salvage/business inspection
and includes criminal violations such as theft, forgery, possession of certain controlled substances, etc.
*Misdemeanor Charges Filed. Total number of All Misdemeanor Charges Filed as a result of a
salvage/business inspection and includes criminal violations such as possession of marijuana, tampering,
UCW, etc.
* Number of Warnings. A total of the above warnings; this should include warnings from Salvage, UAPR
and Mechanic Business Inspections.
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Regulatory Services Division
FORM MUST BE TYPED
METALS
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Metals (MRE) Inspections Results #
*Stolen Metals Recovered: Should reflect the following.
1. The total value of all recovered property during this inspection by the lead agent. Value of
specific types of regulated materials and metals should be determined locally by a reputable
business.
2. Total weight. Total weight should be reported in pounds not ounces. In those instances when
the total weight does not reach 1 pound the amount should be reported as 1 pound.
3. Felony Charges Filed: Total Number of All Felony Charges filed a result of a MRE inspection and
includes criminal violations such as theft, forgery, possession of certain controlled substances,
etc.
4. Misdemeanor Charges Filed: Total number of All Misdemeanor Charges Filed as a result of a
MRE inspection and includes criminal violations such as possession of marijuana, tampering,
UCW, etc.
5. Custodial Arrest. This includes all felony and misdemeanor arrest occurring as a result of a MRE
inspection and includes criminal violations such as possession of marijuana, tampering, UCW,
etc.
6. Number of Warnings: A total of the above warnings in the fill in section and the additional notes
area. This should include warnings from MRE Business Inspections
Warning section #
Obtain a signature, title, date and time of the warning of the Business Representative. If the
representative does not wish to sign show “REFUSED TO SIGN.” This section will only be used to
acknowledge the warnings issued.
The lead Agent should complete the witness section.
Deficiencies/Other Findings/Notes #
This area should be used to capture notes and comments need for prosecution or for a follow up
inspections. An example of items that may appear here is when a demolisher fails to complete their
duties to obtain title or authority for destruction TRC 683.056 or demolisher failed to keep records (1-
Year) TRC 683.057. This should include any other notes that the lead agent feels is needed.
*Supervisors are expected to verify all information in each inspection report for completeness. Supervisors are
responsible for ensuring all inspection reports are submitted to headquarters at required periods. A signature
on the front will allow for proper verification that the report was reviewed by a supervisor.
*When an agent conducts an inspection on a business which holds multiple licenses or permits the agent
should complete only one full inspection report to cover all licenses or permits at a given address. The agent
should indicate the total number of inspections in the top left hand corner of the RCB-5.
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SALVAGE/MRE INSPECTION REPORT
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
SALV: XXXXXXXXXX MRE: XXXXXXXXXX Business: XXXXXXXXXX Case Report #:
Agent Name Id Date Time Started ◦ Am ◦ Pm
Business Name Address City / State Zip
Business Representative Name Title DL/ID # State Other ID
Type Of Business Inspection (Mark Type Of Inspection Conducted)
◦ Initial Inspection ◦ Follow Up Inspection
◦ Agency Assist Agency Name:
◦ Salvage ◦ Used Automotive Parts Recycler ◦ Business(Mechanic) ◦ Metals Recycling Entity
SALVAGE INSPECTION Permit # Exp Date : Valid: ◦ Y ◦ N Total Inspection Hrs :
WRN VIO
◦ ◦ Files kept - 3RD ANNIVERSARY (TRC 501.96)
◦ ◦ Files kept on business premises (TRC 501.096)
◦ ◦ Titles properly signed & dated (OC 2302.201)
◦ ◦ Titles surrendered - 31st day after aquisition (TRC 501.096)
◦ ◦ Title surrendered - using VTR 340 form (TRC 501.096)
◦ ◦ Affidavit bill of sale (OC 2302.254)
◦ ◦ Record of purchase for inventory parts [If applicable] (OC 2302.254)
◦ ◦ Removed & secured properly all valid registration (OC 2302.252)
◦ ◦ Export only vehicle titles properly closed/stamped (TRC 501.099)
◦ ◦ Assignment of unique inventory number (OC 2302.255)
USED AUTO PARTS RECYCLER (UAPR) Permit # Exp Date : Valid: ◦ Y ◦ N
WRN VIO
◦ ◦ Persons employed by UAPR must have valid UAPR employee license (OC 2309.154)
◦ ◦ Titles properly signed & dated (OC 2309.301)
◦ ◦ Title surrendered - 31st day of aquisition (OC 2309.301)
◦ ◦ Removed & secured properly all valid registration (OC 2309.352)
◦ ◦ Component parts retained in original condition 3 days, exclud. Sun (OC 2309.355)
BUSINESS INSPECTION (MECHANIC)
WRN VIO
◦ ◦ Register of repairs being kept (OC 2305.003)
◦ ◦ Register of used motor vehicle sales & purchases kept (OC 2305.004) [If applic.]
◦ ◦ Record of replaced cylinder blocks (OC 2305.005) [if applicable]
◦ ◦ Records maintained until 1st Anniversary (OC 2305.006)
METALS RECYCLING ENTITY (MRE) Permit # Exp Date : Valid: ◦ Y ◦ N
WRN VIO
◦ ◦ Registration required (OC 1956.021)
◦ ◦ Notice to Seller (OC 1956.031)
◦ ◦ Information Regarding Seller (OC 1956.032)
◦ ◦ Record of Purchase (OC 1956.033)
◦ ◦ Furnish Report to the Department (OC 1956.036)
WRN VIO
◦ ◦ Violate Placement of Items on Hold (OC 1956.037)
◦ ◦ Hours for Purchasing Material (OC 1956.039)
◦ ◦ Notice of Restrictions (OC 1956.104)
◦ ◦ Photograph/Recording Requirement for Regulated Metal (OC 1956.0331)
◦ ◦ Criminial Penalty for Certain Solicitation (OC 1956.203)
SALVAGE/UAPR/MECHANIC INSPECTION RESULTS
Vehicles Inspected
Stolen Vehicles Recovered
Stolen Parts Recovered
METALS (MRE) INSPECTION RESULTS
Stolen Metals Recovered
# Felony charges filed
No.
No. $
No. $
Weight (lbs) $
Arrests
Custodial Arrest Number:
# Felony charges filed # Misdemeanor charges filed
Arrests
Custodial Arrest Number:
# Misdemeanor charges filed
Filed At Large Number:
# Warnings
Filed At Large Number:
# Warnings
Supervisory Initials: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
RSD-5 (Rev. 10-2012)

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
SALVAGE/MRE INSPECTION REPORT
WARNING SECTION IF APPLICABLE
DURING THE INSPECTION COMPLETED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED BUSINESS LOCATION YOUR BUSINESS WAS FOUND TO BE
DEFICIENT IN THE LISTED AREAS DESCRIBED BELOW. THERE IS NO PUNITIVE ACTION TAKEN AS A RESULT OF THIS INSPECTION.
DEFICIENCIES MAY NECESSITATE A FOLLOW-UP COMPLIANCE INSPECTION. THIS WARNING IS PROVIDED TO YOU AND YOUR
BUSINESS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN YOUR VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE. THIS WARNING IN NO WAY WILL PREVENT FUTURE CRIMINAL
OR CIVIL PROSECUTION SHOULD THE DEFICIENCIES CONTINUE. YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW IS YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE
DEFICIENCIES FOUND DURING THE INSPECTION.
Business Representative Signature Title Date Time
Witness Signature Title Date Time
Supervisory Initials
DEFICIENCIES/OTHER FINDINGS/NOTES:
RSD-5 (Rev. 10-2012)