State and Local Agencies

Keeping up with state and local environmental requirements can be a challenge. Many states have prepared excellent information resources, and offer forms and other materials on line. But first you have to find them.

VetCA has prepared state resource locators for a range of topics to help you find important environmental compliance information specifically for your state. Here are the locators now ready for use:

RCRA/Hazardous Waste Resource Locator The rules for managing hazardous waste can vary from state to state. Find your state's regulations, along with permit forms, guidance, contact information and other helpful resources.	Solid Waste State Resource Locator The solid waste state resource locator contains links to regulatory agencies and rules covering solid waste topics.
Universal Waste Resource Locator Tool Some common items (batteries, pesticides, etc.) may be exempt from hazardous waste rules. Find out which items are designated as Universal Wastes in your state, link to state regulations, and local contacts at state agencies for more information.	Air Pollution State Regulations Locator Tool Find state and regional regulatory agencies and rules covering topics such as open burning, smoke and dust.
Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Learn how medical wastes are regulated in your state. Link to the rules and compliance resources and locate persons you can contact in your state agency for additional assistance.	Asbestos State Regulations Locator Tool Find state and regional regulatory agencies and rules covering asbestos.
Occupational Safety & Health Tool Find out how health and safety laws are implemented in your state, link to the standards, and learn about available programs that assist with compliance.	Construction & Demolition Debris State Regulations Locator Tool Locate regulatory information and other compliance assistance and P2 resources for your state.
State Endangered Species Resource Locator Do Endangered Species Act rules apply to you? Find the rules for your state, and learn how to contact your state fish and wildlife service office for assistance.	State Regulations Resource Locator Find environmental regulations, link to state agencies, retrieve agency news, and download sector-specific resources.
TSD & Recycling Facilities Locator Use this on-line directory for locating hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) and recycling facilities.	Green Building State Resource Locator Find state-specific and other information on all phases of building constructon and operation to promote a healthy environment.

SMALL BUSINESS STATE CONTACTS AND RESOURCES

• Small Business Ombudsman/Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBO/SBEAP) List of Contacts:
  http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/Contacts/sbosbeap.aspx

• State Environmental Agency and Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Web Sites:
  http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/Compliance/stateweb.aspx

EPA STATE TOOLS

Air Quality - Ambient

• New Source Review (NSR):
  http://www.epa.gov/air/nsr/where.html

Air Quality - Indoor

• Indoor Air Quality
  http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
• State Radon Contact Information
  http://www.epa.gov/radon/whereyoulive.html

Brownfields

• State Brownfields Program Web sites:
  http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/bfwhere.htm

Chemical Management and Solid/Hazardous Waste

• Pesticide State Programs:
  http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/local/
• Wastes - Resource Conservation - Common Wastes & Materials - Scrap Tires:
  http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/tires/live.htm

• Wastes - Resource Conservation - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Industrial Materials Recycling:
  http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/imr/
• A variety of state and EPA Regional information for specific aspects of hazardous and non-hazardous waste management are available at: http://www.epa.gov/osw/wyl/

Pollution Prevention

• EPA Region and State Pollution Prevention (P2) contacts:
  http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/assist/index.htm

Underground Storage Tanks

• State And Territory UST/LUST Program Status And Contacts:
  http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/states/statcon1.htm