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EMAP is a specialized consulting service of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers. We provide free and confidential environmental compliance assistance to small businesses in Pennsylvania.
Our EMAP environmental consultants will help you understand how to comply with regulatory requirements and assist with the preparation of plans and permit applications for start-up and existing businesses.
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Environmental Health & Safety Workshops now offered in 2020
Wednesday January 29th 2020
Small businesses are often confused with the multitude of regulations that may affect their everday operations. Here in Pennsylvania, many small businesses are required to meet regulations that are enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health...
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2020 Dry Cleaner Compliance Calendars available
Wednesday December 18th 2019
Pennsylvania dry cleaners can now request copies of the 2020 Dry Cleaner Compliance Calendar. These calendars are an important small business environmental compliance tool to help fulfill recordkeeping requirements per state and federal regulations...
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Resources for Industrial Hemp Operations
Friday December 6th 2019
EMAP has now created an environmental resource page for industrial hemp operations located in Pennsylvania. Because hemp plants emit a type of VOC that often projects a stong odor, there are important environmental air quaility issues to consider...
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2019-2020 Agricultural Plan Reimbursement Program
Friday August 16th 2019
Pennsylvania farmers located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed can apply for money for reimbursement of costs to develop plans for manure management, nutrient management, or erosion and sediment control.
Over $1 Million is available for...
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2019 DEP Small Business Advantage Grant
Friday July 26th 2019
The Pennsylvania DEP's Small Business Advantage Grant program is now open and accepting applications.
The Small Business Advantage Grant (SBAG) is a grant program providing 50 percent matching grants, up to a maximum of $7,000, to enable a...
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Environmental Regulatory Compliance for Small Manufacturers
Monday July 1st 2019
Environmental regulatory compliance is a concern for many small businesses. Whether you are an existing business, or just getting started, it is very important to determine what regulations apply and how to stay in compliance with local, state, and...
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Regulatory Updates
EPA Seeks Small Business Information on Ethylene Oxide
Wednesday January 22nd 2020
EPA is currently taking a two-prong approach to address Ethylene Oxide emission standards. Ethylene oxide is one of 187 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS) that is regulated under the Clean Air Act and is widely used in industry to make other...
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2020 Phase-Out Deadline Quickly Approaching for Residential Perc Dry Cleaning Facilities Phase Out
Monday November 4th 2019
In July, 2006, US EPA issued standards (40 CFR 63.322) that included the phase-out of perchloroethylene (also know as "perc", "PCE", or "Tetrachloroethylene") dry-cleaning solvent machines located in residential buildings by December 21, 2020....
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Proposed Rulemaking: Lower Sulfur Content in Fuel Oil
Tuesday July 30th 2019
A proposal has been put forth to lower the sulfur content for No. 2 and lighter commercial fuel oil from the current limit of 500 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur to 15 ppm. This fuel type is generally sold for and used in residential and...
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New Proposed Fees for Air Quality Permit Applications
Friday April 12th 2019
The Pennsylvania Environmental Quality Board (EQB) has issued a new proposed rulemaking which will affect existing air quality plan approval and operating permit fee schedules. The increased fees and new fee structure will be used to address overall...
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DEP Hazardous Waste Mailing List
Tuesday April 2nd 2019
Are you confused by any changes that may affect Pennsylvania DEP's Hazardous Waste Program? If so, you can signup to a new email distribution list to periodically learn of any news or announcements concerning the hazardous waste program.
The...
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Pennsylvania Diesel Idling Restrictions - Act 124 0f 2008
Tuesday November 6th 2018
The Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act (Act 124 of 2008) seeks to reduce unnecessary idling of the main propulsion engine in diesel-powered motor vehicles, including trucks and buses, by imposing time limits and sign requirements. Small...
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