*This guide was presented at the Mandatory Training Workshop by PRIZM Inc. on Monday, March 27 at the 2006 SBO/SBEAP National Conference in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.  Some of these materials are found elsewhere on the Home Page as well. 

Statutes, Regulations, and Federal Guidance
The Program
EPA
Tools
Resources
Contacts

Statutes, Regulations, and Federal Guidance

507 Program Requirements Summary

U.S. Statutes (e.g., Clean Air Act)

Analysis of Potential Sanctions

State Authority

Acts and Policies Affecting Small Businesses

How Environmental Regulations are Made

Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3

How to Stay Current on Upcoming Regulations

Regulations: A Vital Tool for Protecting Public Health and the Environment - Pamphlet

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulatory Agenda

The Program

The Program - A Summary

Program Infrastructure, Program Infrastructure

Key Roles and Responsibilities, Key Roles and Responsibilities

Key Customers, Key Customers

Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs (SBEAP) Fact Sheet

National Steering Committee (NSC) Fact Sheet

NSC Guidelines

National Compliance Advisory Panel (NCAP) Fact Sheet

NCAP Guidelines

NCAP Activities

Outreach for SBEAPs

EPA

EPA's Responsibilities

EPA Regions (links to regional websites)

Small Business Division (SBD) Mission and Functions Flyer

SBD Fact Sheet

EPA Small Business Strategy Implementation Plan

Tools

2006 SBO-SBEAP-CAP Program Training Agenda

"Building Your Action Plan" Exercise Moderator Instructions Participant Instructions and Worksheets Multimedia Information Handbook Take-away Tools Self-assessment Checklist Responsibilities vs. Skills Matrix Program Infrastructure (included in "The Program" section) Key Customers (included in "The Program" section) General Purpose Orientation to SBO-SBEAP-CAP Programs Legislator's Briefing on SBO-SBEAP-CAP Programs Instructions for Using the SBO-SBEAP-CAP Programs Power Point Presentation Resources and References to Fine Tune Your Skills Promotion and Outreach Resources

Survey Results

Resources

General Introduction to Resources Acronyms and Definitions Small Business Environmental Home Page Small Business Frequently Asked Questions Small Business Financial Assistance

Assistance SBEAP Multimedia Peer Center EPA Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse EPA Compliance Assistance Centers

Environmental Management Documenting Your Environmental Management Plan - Fact Sheet Documenting Your Environmental Management Plan - Workbook Practical Guide to Environmental Management - Fact Sheet Practical Guide to Environmental Management - Booklet Environmental Results Program (ERP)

Contacts

EPA Senior Management SBD Staff Program Office Small Business Contacts and Regional Small Business Liaisons Webpages and Hotlines

State Programs NSC Regional Representatives State SBOs/SBEAPs State Pollution Prevention (P2) Programs

CAPs NCAP Members State CAP Members (by state)

SBA Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)

Other Trade Associations