Category: Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)

  • Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
    Permit Guide

    Related Links The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA, 1986) implemented two chemical reporting programs for emergency planning and “community right-to-know” reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals: EPCRA uses several standards defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to establish reporting thresholds under the hazardous chemical inventory reporting…

  • Clandestine Drug Lab Decontamination Certification
    Permit Guide

    Related Links In response to clandestine drug labs and the growing concern over the nature of potential health effects associated with residual methamphetamine in the environment, the Utah State Legislature passed the Illegal Drug Operations Site Reporting and Decontamination Act during the 2004 General Session. The Act was subsequently amended during the 2008 General Session…

  • Other Programs Related Topics
    Permit Guide

    Related Links Brownfields Community Revitalization If you are performing due diligence and considering buying contaminated property or potentially contaminated property for redevelopment you may be required to produce written assurances. Visit the following links for details. End of the Other Programs Section You have completed the Other Programs section of the Permit Wizard process. If…

  • Where Do I Store Leftover Wastewater? And Other Environmental Questions Asked by Utah Small Businesses

    During a time when shopping local is more important than ever, our Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) is here to help Utah small businesses attain environmental compliance. Here are answers to a few common (and not so common) questions we have received.

  • Pollution Prevention: The Foundation of Sustainability

    Pollution Prevention (P2) means reducing or eliminating pollution at the source so that it never enters the environment in the first place. Instead of managing pollution after it has been created or at the “end of the pipe,” P2 focuses on first eliminating waste; then if the waste can’t be eliminated, try to find ways…

  • Used Oil Permitting

    All companies handling used oil must either obtain a permit or be registered. A permit is needed to operate as an off-specification used-oil fuel burner, processor or re-refiner, transporter, or transfer facility. Registration is required for people or companies acting as used-oil collection centers or fuel marketers. Permit and registration requirements are detailed in Used…

  • Solid Waste Permitting

    Businesses may only dispose of or incinerate solid waste at permitted facilities in compliance with Utah’s Solid Waste Rules. Non-hazardous solid waste generally consists of municipal garbage, industrial waste, or construction/demolition debris. New and expanding disposal sites, including on-site industrial facilities, must obtain permits, and all facilities are subject to inspection. Nearly all landfills are…

  • Radiation Control Permitting

    Most companies or individuals who handle radioactive materials must be licensed or registered with the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control. The Division is responsible for environmental monitoring and radon study, uranium mill tailings and low-level waste management, materials licensing and inspection, and x-ray registration and inspection programs. Process Overview Applicants for specific radioactive…

  • Water Quality Permitting

    Facilities that produce, treat, dispose of or otherwise discharge waste water may need permits from the Division of Water Quality. The Environmental Protection Agency has delegated authority to Utah to administer its own water quality regulatory programs which EPA still runs in many other states. Necessary Permits Surface Water Discharge Permits Discharging waste water to…

  • Ombudsman

    The Utah Department of Environmental Quality values exceptional service and continuous improvement. In an effort to improve customer service, the office of the Ombudsman gathers feedback in the form of a survey. Participation is voluntary and answers are anonymous, unless individuals choose to share contact information with us. If you have had an interaction with…

  • Resources: Small Business Environmental Assistance Program

    Business resources include strategies to help Utah companies use raw materials, energy, water, and other natural resources more efficiently while saving money, known as pollution prevention or P2. Best Management Practices (BMPs) Posters Automotive Salvage Yards Construction Sites Industrial and Municipal Sites Oil and Gas Industry Operators Other Resources Air Quality Self Audit for Small…

  • Air Quality Self-Audit for Small Businesses

    Review each question carefully and if you can answer yes to the bolded questions, please pay close attention because you may need to fill out a permit request form (494 KB). Take note of your responses. Pay particular attention to questions #1, #2, #7, #10, #11, #12, and #15. They may indicate that operational changes…

  • Environmental Update

    This page provides regulatory, policy, and event updates. Air Issues Final Amendments: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Reviewing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS): Scientific and Technical Information Reviewing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS): Particulate Matter (PM) Air Quality Standards Utah Non-Attainment Area Locator Water Issues Drinking Water – Significant Changes to Cross…

  • Fee Summary

    Air Quality Approval orders range from $250 to more than $31,500 and are based upon the size, type, and complexity of the facility. Operating permits are assessed annual fees, based upon yearly emissions. Water Quality Fees range from $500 to $10,800, depending upon type, size, and complexity or proposed facility. Drinking Water No fees. Underground…

  • Permitting Process

    Related Links Environmental Permits resources includes information on how to schedule a Pre-design Meeting to introduce your new business to DEQ’s permitting process and information on DEQ’s environmental permits that are required if your company releases pollutants to the air, land, or water, or if you store, treat, or dispose of hazardous or solid wastes. New or…

  • Regulations: Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

    Definitions The terms “hazardous waste” and “hazardous material” refer to items that meet certain criteria under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and associated regulations. It is important to understand the difference between hazardous waste and hazardous material: Some common hazardous materials in healthcare facilities that may be hazardous waste when disposed of…

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