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GUIDELINES
SURVEY RESULTS |
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TOTAL RECORDS = 50
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number |
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percentage |
| 1. States that have a designated Ombudsman |
45 |
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90% |
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| 2. States that have a designated small business technical assistance program |
47 |
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94% |
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| 3. Of the states that checked yes for #s 1 and 2, #/% that have the Ombudsman also serve as the technical assistance manager |
17 |
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34% |
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| 4. States that have a Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) |
34 |
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68% |
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| 5. States that have CAPs that meet regularly |
22 |
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44% |
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| 6. States that have CAPs that are fully appointed |
17 |
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34% |
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| 7. States that have CAPs that are fully functioning |
22 |
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44% |
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Eight Elements in the Guidelines:
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number |
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percentage |
| 8. States that have programs that develop, collect, and coordinate information on compliance methods and technologies for small businesses |
45 |
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90% |
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| 9. States that have programs that assist small businesses on methods of pollution prevention |
45 |
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90% |
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| 10. States that have programs that assist small businesses on accidental release and prevention and detection |
38 |
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76% |
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| 11. States that have programs that provide small businesses with information concerning alternative technologies, process changes, products and methods of operation that help reduce air pollution |
45 |
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90% |
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| 12. States that have programs that have a designation of a state office to serve as Ombudsman for small business in implementing the requirements of the Act |
40 |
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80% |
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| 13. States that have programs that have a small business compliance assistance program for determining applicable requirements and permit issuance |
48 |
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96% |
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| 14. States that have programs that have adequate mechanisms for informing small businesses of their obligations under the Act |
46 |
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92% |
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| 15. States that have programs that have systems to refer sources to qualified auditors to determine compliance with the Act when needed |
30 |
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60% |
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| 16. States that have programs that have expedited procedures to respond to requests from small businesses for modification of any work practice or
technical method of compliance, or schedule of milestones for implementing such work practice or method of compliance preceding any applicable compliance date, based on the
technological and financial capability of any such small business |
24 |
- |
48% |
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Clean Air Act Requirements:
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number |
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percentage |
| 17. States that have an approved State Implementation Plan for establishing a small business stationary source technical and environmental compliance
assistance program |
47 |
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94% |
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| 18. States that have a program that operates in accordance with the states’ State Implementation Plan |
35 |
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70% |
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| 19. States that have a program that has ever modified the states’ State Implementation Plan |
7 |
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14% |
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| 20. States that have a member of the program serve as secretariat of the CAP for the development and dissemination of
reports and advisory opinions |
29 |
- |
58% |
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| Does your Ombudsman and/or CAP... |
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number |
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percentage |
| 21a. States that have an Ombudsman who renders advisory opinions concerning the effectiveness of the program |
28 |
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56% |
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| 21b. States that have a CAP who renders advisory opinions concerning the effectiveness of the program |
25 |
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50% |
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| 22a. States that have an Ombudsman who renders advisory opinions concerning the difficulties encountered |
32 |
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64% |
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| 22b. States that have a CAP who renders advisory opinions concerning the difficulties encountered |
25 |
- |
50% |
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| 23a. States that have an Ombudsman who renders advisory opinions concerning the degree and severity of enforcement |
23 |
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46% |
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| 23b. States that have a CAP who renders advisory opinions concerning the degree and severity of enforcement |
11 |
- |
22% |
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| 24a. States that have an Ombudsman who makes periodic reports to EPA’s Administrator concerning the compliance of the program with the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act |
17 |
- |
34% |
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| 24b. States that have a CAP who makes periodic reports to EPA’s Administrator concerning the compliance of the program with the requirements
of the Paperwork Reduction Act |
10 |
- |
20% |
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| 25a. States that have an Ombudsman who makes periodic reports to EPA’s Administrator concerning the compliance of the program with the requirements
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act |
18 |
- |
36% |
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| 25b. States that have a CAP who makes periodic reports to EPA’s Administrator concerning the compliance of the program with the requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act |
11 |
- |
22% |
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| 26a. States that have an Ombudsman who makes periodic reports to
EPA's Administrator concerning the compliance of the program with the
requirements of the Equal Access to Justice Act |
15 |
- |
30% |
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| 26b. States that have a CAP who makes periodic reports to EPA's
Administrator concerning the compliance of the program with the requirements of
the Equal Access to Justice Act |
11 |
- |
22% |
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| 27a. States that have an Ombudsman who reviews information for
small businesses to assure such information is understandable by the layperson |
39 |
- |
78% |
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| 27b. States that have a CAP who reviews information for small
businesses to assure such information is understandable by the layperson |
27 |
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54% |
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Other:
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number |
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percentage |
| 28. States that have programs that provide multimedia assistance, such as assistance with
hazardous waste and water quality issues |
38 |
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76% |
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| 29. States that have programs with the same services provided for the other
media programs as they are for the air program |
33 |
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66% |
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| Does your state provide compliance outreach and technical information in the following ways: |
| 30. States that provide compliance outreach and technical information through written materials |
50 |
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100% |
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| 31. States that provide compliance outreach and technical information through telephone contacts |
50 |
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100% |
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| 32. States that provide compliance outreach and technical information through onsite assistance |
49 |
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98% |
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| 33. States that provide compliance outreach and technical information through workshops |
46 |
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92% |
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| 34a. States that provide compliance outreach and technical information through other means |
31 |
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62% |
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| 34b. Of the states that checked yes for #34a, list text box descriptions |
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*Please note that all references to specific program names have been omitted.
- Annual Small Business Air Quality Stewardship Award Program
- On site P2 audits, seminars on various current subjects, booths in various
trade shows, TV presentations to special groups, TV and radio interviews
- Newsletters, emails, trade association affiliations
- The SBAP participates in events coordinated by other groups, such as SBDC
and trade associations.
- web
- In-house training of staff
- We offer pre-application meetings; We coordinate with other Assistance
Providers in the State; We have conducted special outreach projects that
concentrate on a single sector and we expect to do more in the future; We
operate a telephone hotline and provide information over the internet.
- SBAP web site information, and presentations to groups interested in
various aspects of the air quality permitting and compliance programs.
- Website
- record keeping calendar, rather than workshops we try to go to annual
meeting or trade association to reach a larger, but targeted audience
- answer questions via e-mail; also utilize state EPA field offices and
several vendors to market SBAP services.
- Compliance Assistance Outreach Programs.
- website
- Regional advisory committees, partnerships with local environmental
enforcement programs.
- 800# (confidential if they wish), web based information, assistance
through partnership with the Solid Waste Districts, Small Business Development
Center, Department of Economic Development, Manufacturing Extension Centers,
Multi-media on-site assessments provided.
- Web site provides 24-hour access to publications. Speaking engagements and
referrals as well.
- Web site
- We also have a web site & starting Oct 2003 bi-monthly email
- Permit Assistance and loans
- online information - library fact sheets public service announcements
- brochures, web content, telephone assistance, very few on-site assistance,
workshops, forums.
- Web site information, e-mail, research assistance trade shows, articles in
trade publications.
- web sites
- Both the SBAP & the SBO have websites that provide informational
assistance and contact information.
- Booklets and brochures
- We sit side-by-side with the regulated community when they are meeting
with the regulatory and enforcement staff.
- Articles, newsletters, brochure distribution
- We do informational meetings, regulatory updates, in office meetings,
interface with other state environmental entities, etc.
- Web Pages with information accessable
- Web based assistance.
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| Indicate the level of staffing (number of dedicated FTEs) for the following: |
| 35. States that have the level of staffing (number of dedicated FTEs) for the Small Business Ombudsman Office at the following numbers: |
Between 0 - 1 = 7
Between 1 - 2 = 33
Between 3 - 5 = 5
Greater then 5 = 1
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| 36. States that have the level of staffing (number of dedicated FTEs) for the Small Business Technical
Assistance Program at the following numbers: |
Between 0 - 1 = 1
Between 1 - 2 = 19
Between 3 - 5 = 9
Greater then 5 = 6
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| How is your program funded? Please provide % from each source: |
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| 37. States that are funded by Title V fees at: |
100% = 20
Between 75% - 99% = 8
Between 50% - 74% = 5
Between 25% - 49% = 1
Between 1% - 24% = 21
Between 0% - 1% = 13
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| 38. States that are funded by other air quality permit fees at: |
100% = 1
Between 75% - 99% = 1
Between 50% - 74% = 0
Between 25% - 49% = 0
Between 1% - 24% = 1
Between 0% - 1% = 46
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| 39. States that are funded by other air quality program funds at: |
100% = 0
Between 75% - 99% = 0
Between 50% - 74% = 0
Between 25% - 49% = 2
Between 1% - 24% = 1
Between 0% - 1% = 46
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| 40. States that are funded by water program funds at: |
100% = 0
Between 75% - 99% = 0
Between 50% - 74% = 0
Between 25% - 49% = 5
Between 1% - 24% = 4
Between 0% - 1% = 40
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| 41. States that are funded by waste program funds at: |
100% = 0
Between 75% - 99% = 0
Between 50% - 74% = 1
Between 25% - 49% = 1
Between 1% - 24% = 3
Between 0% - 1% = 43
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| 42. States that are funded by other state appropriations at: |
100% = 6
Between 75% - 99% = 1
Between 50% - 74% = 1
Between 25% - 49% = 3
Between 1% - 24% = 4
Between 0% - 1% = 36
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| 43a. States that are funded by other funds at: |
100% = 0
Between 75% - 99% = 0
Between 50% - 74% = 1
Between 25% - 49% = 0
Between 1% - 24% = 4
Between 0% - 1% = 43
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| 43b. Of the states that filled in a percentage for #43a, list text box descriptions |
*Please note that all references to specific program names have been omitted.
- Title V Fees are sole source of funding.
- A portion of the funds come from a 105 grant
- EPA Performance Partnership Grant
- Federal Grants
- The Ombudsman and management of the SBA Program are funded from
administration budget which receives a percentage from each bureau (a total of
8 including air, water, waste, etc.) for administrative costs.
- EPA grants
- Some of our operating expenses are paid through Pollution Prevention
money.
- Over the next three years we will be receiving some funding from an EPA
STAG grant to help develop outreach materials for the aggregate industry
within the state. Outreach materials will include presentations, a booklet,
and possibly a videotape.
- The office of the small business ombudsman has been incorporated into a
department customer service and one stop permit assistance office. These
functions are funded through assessments to other programs including air,
water, waste, etc.
- Technical assistance unit is 100% Title V fees; Ombudsman program is
heavily Title V fees but does supplement with Special State Revenues of its
parent agency.
- Our funding varies by year.
- 100% general fund monies
- The 90% comes from all permits, the 10% comes from Community service fund
that houses our program
- 1/3 of the program is from the air base grant; 1/3 from the waste program
(state general funds); 1/3 from the water program (state general funds)
- Other state appropriations include Drycleaning Trust Fund, Above Ground
Storage Tank Fee Fund and Underground Storage Tank Fee Fund
- One percent of entire budget, seven percent of the SBO's budget, is from a
pollution prevention grant (PPIS)
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| Total for (44 a - d) = 50 |
number |
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percentage |
| 44a. State programs that have good working relationships with their enforcement units |
43 |
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86% |
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| 44b. State programs that have fair working relationships with their enforcement units |
5 |
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10% |
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| 44c. State programs that have poor working relationships with their enforcement units |
0 |
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0% |
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| 44d. State programs that have no working relationships with their enforcement units |
2 |
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4% |
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| 45. States that provide confidentiality for the businesses they assist |
36 |
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72% |
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| 46. Of the states that checked yes for #45, #/% that have a policy or law that provides for confidentiality |
| have a policy |
15 |
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42% |
| have a law |
7 |
- |
19% |
| have neither |
14 |
- |
39% |
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| 47. List of text box descriptions of where state technical assistance programs are housed |
*A summary has been provided in order to omit specific program names.
- State environmental agency, air quality department--15
- General state environmental agency--12
- State environmental agency, nonregulatory department--4
- State environmental agency, customer service/outreach department--4
- State economic development agency--3
- State environmental agency, regulatory department--3
- State environmental agency, pollution prevention/technical assistance
department--2
- University--2
- State environmental agency, special programs--1
- State health department--1
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| 48. List of text box descriptions of where state Ombudsman offices are housed |
*A summary has been provided in order to omit specific program names.
- General state environmental agency--17
- State environmental agency, air quality department--7
- State environmental agency, regulatory department--4
- State environmental agency, nonregulatory department--3
- State economic development agency--2
- State environmental agency, customer service/outreach department--2
- State environmental agency, pollution prevention/technical assistance
department--2
- Governor's office--1
- Mining department--1
- No formal Ombudsman's office--1
- State environmental agency, special programs--1
- State health department section--1
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| 49. States that contract any portions of their program services to an outside agency |
number |
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percentage |
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9 |
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18% |
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| 50. Of the states that checked yes for #49, list of text box descriptions to
identify the type of agency (#s, %s of each) |
*A summary has been provided in order to omit specific program names.
- State university/educational institution--5
- Consulting firm--4
- Not appointed--1
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| 51. Of the states that checked yes for #49, list of text box descriptions to identify the type of
services provided by the outside agency (#s, %s of each) |
*Please note that all references to specific program names have been omitted.
- Site assessments, calculating emissions, recommending pollution prevention
techniques, preparing permit applications, conducting training programs and
assisting with reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
- pollution prevention
- Compliance assistance, permitting, etc.
- We now have a provision in our permitting and fee regulations for permit
applicants to use a Department-qualified consultant for accelerated reviews of
construction permit applications.
- telephone hotline; website and email; site visits; publications and
newsletter; workshops; permit assistance
- On-site compliance audits
- The agreement calls for education and outreach to businesses within
certain sectors, namely ones that have had recent or upcoming NESHAPs
applicable to them.
- Onsite Technical Assistance Workshops, Telephone Hotline, Publications,
Web Page
- The entire program is housed outside of the regulatory agency.
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| 52a. States that have implemented a policy or law similar to EPA’s Small Business Incentives Policy |
number |
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percentage |
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13 |
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26% |
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| 52b. Of the states that checked yes for #52a, indicate #/% that implemented a similar: |
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| Policy |
12 |
- |
92% |
| Law |
1 |
- |
8% |
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| 53a. States that have implemented a policy or law similar to EPA’s 507 Enforcement Response Policy |
number |
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percentage |
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11 |
- |
22% |
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| 53b. Of the states that checked yes for #53a, indicate #/% that implemented a similar: |
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| Policy |
9 |
- |
82% |
| Law |
2 |
- |
18% |
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| 54a. States that have implemented their own audit law or policy |
number |
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percentage |
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26 |
- |
52% |
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| 54b. Of the states that checked yes for #54a, indicate #/% that implemented a: |
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| Policy |
12 |
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46% |
| Law |
14 |
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54% |
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