Who Are We?
In 1990, amendments to the Clean Air Act required
states to develop programs to help small businesses comply with air
quality regulations. These state programs are composed of three components: a small business compliance
assistance program (currently Small Business Environmental Assistance Program or SBEAP), a Small Business
Ombudsman (SBO), and a Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP). These components work together and are monitored by the US EPA
Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman (EPA ASBO).
To better meet the needs of small businesses, many
of these state technical assistance programs have expanded their air
quality focus to provide technical assistance in other environmental
areas. Services provided by these
organizations for small businesses include environmental compliance,
pollution prevention, energy, management, technology, and resources
assistance.
In an effort to help encourage better communication
around the country between state technical assistance programs and EPA,
a National Steering Committee (for the state SBO/SBEAPs) and a National
CAP (for the state CAPs) were formed. Through these coordinated efforts, state programs are able to
tackle issues relevant to their purpose and share information to help
avoid duplication of effort.
The Small Business Environmental Home Page (Home
Page), funded by EPA ASBO, was developed in 1996 as a resource for small
businesses and for the US EPA ASBO, state SBEAPs, state SBOs, NSC, and
state and national CAPs. The
Home Page is intended to be a “one stop shop” for small businesses and
assistance providers who seek information on a wide range of
environmental topics. We’re
always looking for new resources to offer and improved ways to organize
and present information. Please let us know how we may serve you better, what features you like
or want to see, and how we can improve (contact
Audrey Zelanko,
724.452.4722).
The links provided below can guide you directly to
information about the assistance providers described above.
EPA ASBO Web Site
EPA ASBO Factsheet
SBO/SBEAP NSC
SBO/SBEAP NSC Members
20 Years of Success
in Helping Small Business; 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments in Action; EPA's
507 Program
Confused by Environmental
Regulations? SBEAPs Can Help
SBEAPs
2007-2008 Achievements
State SBEAP Factsheet Template
SBO/SBEAP Contacts
National and State CAPs
National CAP Contacts
State CAP Contacts