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.
2010 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
Green Roofs Webinar |
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Speakers: |
Teresa Nelson (Roof Top Sedums) and Nikki Guillot (City of Lenexa) |
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Date: |
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. CST |
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Topic: |
This Webinar will highlight examples of completed green roof projects with a focus on modular installations. Learn practical ways to get your next green roof project off the ground. |
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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 is available at http://www.sbeap.org/workshops/ViewWorkshop/41. 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. |
Metal Fabrication and Finishing Source (6X area source rule) Webinar
40 CFR Part 63 Subpart XXXXXX |
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Date: |
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 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 is 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 Pollution Prevention Institute (PPI). It is paid for in part by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. |
Air Permitting Webinar |
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Date: |
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. CST |
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Location: |
Your computer |
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Cost: |
Free |
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Topic: |
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 is available at http://www.sbeap.org/workshops/ViewWorkshop/36. 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. |
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