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 biannual 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.
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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
ZZZZ NESHAP Webinar (Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines) |
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. CST |
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Your computer |
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Free |
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This free Webinar will provide an overview of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE). Attend the event to learn whether the rule applies to you, what are the requirements of the rule, and when are the initial notification and compliance dates? Any industry using a stationary internal combustion engine should attend, including: natural gas liquids producers, natural gas transmission, crude petroleum and natural gas production, and medical and surgical hospitals. |
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Contact: |
Contact David Carter by e-mail (dcarter@ksu.edu) or at 800-578-8898 or directly at 785-532-4998 for questions/comments about the event. |
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Registration: |
On-line registration is available at (https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/619434272) |
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. |
Idling Reduction Workshop |
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Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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6000 Lamar, Mission, KS |
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Free |
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The Idling Reduction Workshop is a chance for companies, fleets, and drivers of heavy duty diesel vehicles (14,001 pounds or more) to learn about the upcoming Kansas idling rule which will affect Johnson and Wyandotte Counties. The Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) is hosting the event in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Air and other local agencies and organizations. |
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Contact: |
For more information, contact Ryan Hamel at rhamel@ksu.edu or 800-578-8898. |
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Registration: |
On-line registration is available at http://www.sbeap.org/workshops/ViewWorkshop/44.
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