Category: SBEAP

Utah Department of Environmental Quality EPCRA Permit Guide. 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: Hazardous chemical inventory reporting Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) EPCRA uses several standards defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to establish reporting

Utah Department of Environmental Quality Clandestine Drug Lab Decontamination Certification Permit Guide. 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

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. Brownfields Enforceable Written Assurances UST Assessment Grant Funding Voluntary Cleanup Program End of the Other Programs Section You have completed the Other Programs section of the

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 (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 to reduce either the amount

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 Oil Management Rules. Process Overview Applications

Utah’s Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) facilitates 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

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 surface waters, including storm drains, requires a permit prior to

Customer Service SurveyThe 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 Utah DEQ recently and

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 Businesses Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Maryville

Air quality self-audit for small businesses provided by Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and DEQ’s Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). 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. Does your process release any dust, fume, gas, mist, odor, smoke, and/or vapor to

Utah Department of Environmental Quality high level 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

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. Online Permitting Pre-design / Permitting Assistance (Pre-design Meeting Process)

Are you involved in oil and gas projects? If so, this guide is for YOU to help prevent pollution during drilling and production, through processing and storage, to transmission and distribution. Many oil and gas companies are adopting Best Management Practices (BMPs) as an important part of their pollution prevention program to help them cut their air emissions, reduce water use, control

Are you involved in construction projects? Are you an owner, developer, contractor, subcontractor, architect, construction manager, or design engineer? If so, this guide is for you, to help prevent pollution at the construction site. Many construction companies are adopting Best Management Practices (BMPs) as an important part of their pollution prevention program to help them protect water sources, minimize fugitive

DEQ is committed to working with Utah companies to ensure the ongoing protection of public health and the environment. DEQ’s Business Assistance Program (BizHelp) helps Utah companies protect the environment by providing strategies to use raw materials, energy, water, and other natural resources more efficiently while saving money, known as pollution prevention or P2.