Public Advocate Services
The Division of Environment's Public Advocate for
Small Businesses is your source of information about whom to contact
within the Division of Environment with your problem or issue.
If you have questions about whom to contact regarding your permit,
pollution prevention technologies, or other questions, call Cathy
Colglazier at 1-800-357-6087.
Kansas Environmental News
The Public Advocate is
responsible for the Kansas Environmental News, a quarterly newsletter
with current regulatory information, issues, and upcoming events.
The newsletter is free--just call and request that your name
be added to the mailing list.
2009 Newsletters
Previous Years Newsletters
Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
The
Division of Environment contracts with Kansas State University's
Pollution Prevention Institute to provide the state's Small Business
Environmental Assistance Program. The program provides free and
confidential help including answers to questions, on-site assessments,
pollution prevention technologies, workshops, and publications. Visit their website
at www.sbeap.org or
call 1-800-578-8898.
These services are provided for businesses to assist
them in complying (and going beyond compliance) with environmental
regulations. Please don't hesitate to call them with any questions
or information needs.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Pervious Pavement Webinar
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Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; 1:00 p.m. CDT |
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Your computer |
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Free |
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Learn how pervious pavement can minimize stormwater runoff. Topics to be covered include: overview and basics of pervious pavement, construction considerations, benefits and concerns, NPDES, and potential cost compared to traditional systems. |
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Required: |
Computer with Internet connection; ability to install Java; computer speakers or telephone; ensure firewall will not block the Webinar program. |
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Registration: |
On-line registration available at http://www.sbeap.org/workshops/ViewWorkshop/35. Call Joyce at 800-578-8898 to register by phone. |
| This is a free Webinar hosted by the K-State Pollution Prevention Institute (PPI). It is paid for in part by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment EPA Section 319 funding. |
Air Permitting Webinar
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Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009; 1:00 p.m. CDT |
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Location: |
Your computer |
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Free |
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Learn what types of activities may trigger the need for a construction or operating permit and obtain assistance with understanding potential to emit (PTE) and application processes. This Webinar will also cover scenarios in which a facility can go from a Class I to a Class II operating permit. |
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Required: |
Computer with Internet connection; ability to install Java; computer speakers or telephone; ensure firewall will not block the Webinar program. |
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Registration: |
On-line registration available at http://www.sbeap.org/workshops/ViewWorkshop/36. Call Joyce at 800-578-8898 to register by phone. |
| This free Webinar is hosted by the K-State Pollution Prevention Institute (PPI) and the Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) and will be archived at www.sbeap.org. It is paid for in part by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau of Air. |
Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source (6X area source rule) Webinar
40 CFR Part 63 Subpart XXXXXX |
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Date: |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 9:00 a.m. CST |
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Location: |
Your computer |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Topic: |
Learn whether your business is an affected source and if so, what are your regulatory obligations. |
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Required: |
Computer with Internet connection; ability to install Java; computer speakers or telephone; ensure firewall will not block the Webinar program. |
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Registration: |
On-line registration available at http://www.sbeap.org/workshops/ViewWorkshop/37. Call Joyce at 800-578-8898 to register by phone. |
| This is a free Webinar hosted by the K-State Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). It is paid for in part by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. |
Solvent Emission Reduction Workshop (Olathe, Kan.) |
The Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program will host a Solvent Emissions Reduction Workshop the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. Agenda and registration information will be available at http://www.sbeap.org by November 1, 2009. |
Please contact Ryan Hamel at 800-578-8898, directly at 913-715-7018, or by email at ryan.hamel@jocogov.org. |
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