The State Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) was established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide technical assistance to small businesses at the state in response to requirements in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA). Each state program is required to include three components: (1) appointment of a State Small Business Ombudsman; (2) establishment of a comprehensive small business assistance program; and (3) appointment of a seven-member State Compliance Advisory Panel. The intent is to assist small businesses in meeting the CAAA's requirements. The State Ombudsman acts as an advocate for the small business community in matters that affect it under the Clean Air Act. The Small Business Assistance Program is the technical and administrative support component within the state government. The State Compliance Advisory Panel. which includes four small business owners or representatives, determines the overall effectiveness of the state SBAP.

The State Small Business Ombudsman position for this program is vacant.

Contact the Air Permits Program for Small Business Assistance at 907 465 5100.

Help Wanted

DEC needs your help. We are looking for two members of the General Public to be appointed by the Governer to serve as members of the Air Quality Small Business Panel.
See details here. If interested contact: Air Permits Section at 907-465-5100.