United States Environmental
    Protection Agency
Common Sense Initiative (OAR)
(6101)
EPA 903-B-97-001
February 1997
                 Environmental
                 Compliance
                 and  Pollution
                 Prevention
                 Directory for
                 Printers
                   New York City
XOGRAPHY • LITHOGRAPHY • SCREEN PRINTING • GRAVURE

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                                  INDEX
I.  Summary Matrix of Technical Assistance Services	7

II.  Description of Technical Assistance Providers

   New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP)
       Summary Matrix of DEP Services	9
       Description of Services	10

   New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEQ
       Summary Matrix of DEC Services	13
       Description of Services	14

   New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
   Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP)
       Summary Matrix of SBAP Services	17
       Description of Services	18

   Empire State Development/Environmental Ombudsman Unit (OMBUD)
       Summary Matrix of OMBUD Services	19
       Description of Services	20

   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2
       Summary Matrix of USEPA REGION2P2 Services	23
       Description of Services	24

   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Headquarters
       Summary Matrix of USEPA HEADQUARTERS Services	27
       Description of Services	28

   Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)/Foundation of FTA
       Summary Matrix of FTA Services	31
       Description of Services	32

   Association Of Graphic Communications (AGC)
       Summary Matrix of AGC Services	35
       Description of Services	36

   Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association International (SGIA)
       Summary Matrix of SGIA Services	39
       Description of Services	40

   New York City Industrial Technology Assistance Corporation (ITAC)
       Summary Matrix of ITAC Services	43
       Description of Services	.44

   Printers' National Compliance Assistance Center (PNEAC)
       Summary Matrix of PNEAC Services	47
       Description of Services	48

   Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF)
       Summary Matrix of GATF Services	.„.:!....;...&......	51
       Description of Services.	•	.............................k.*....^......\,7;j	.52

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   BACKGROUND:
                  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently sponsoring a national
                  environmental initiative called the Common Sense Initiative (CSI).  CSI's
                  goal is to guarantee strong environmental standards, while encouraging innova-
                  tion and flexibility in how they are met. Project participants include represen-
                  tatives from industry, labor, environmental organizations, environmental justice
                  groups, as well as federal, state and local government.

                  One of CSI's primary industry sectors is the Printing Sector. A Printing Sector
                  Subcommittee and two Workgroups are active on both of its key programs: the
                  Multi-Media Flexible Permits Group and the New York City Education Project

                  The New York City Education Project is a model program which, if successful
                  in New York City, will be used throughout the United States. Designed to
                  achieve fundamental change within the printing sector, it strives to incorporate
                  the philosophy of pollution prevention into everyday work practices, enabling
                  screen, lithographic, and flexographic printers not only to achieve regulatory
                  compliance, but to save overhead monies and critical production time.

                  Pollution Prevention (P2) represents a new approach to environmental compli-
                  ance that helps a business operate "cheaper, cleaner, and smarter."  P2's aim
                  is to reduce pollution at the source through chemical substitutions, process
                  changes, improved operations, and better housekeeping procedures. The bene-
                  fits include enhancing your firm's productivity, quality, and profitability.
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               How  To  USE  THE  DIRECTORY
                              The Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance
                              Directory far New York City Printers is one of the several educational outreach
                              tools developed by members of the New York City Education Project.  It is
                              designed to be an easy resource guide for printers who are interested in learning
                              about and/or implementing pollution prevention practices.

                              The technical assistance providers listed on the inside pages represent a diverse
                              group of organizations that, individually or collectively, can assist a printer in
                              exploring potential pollution prevention improvements.  All services and
                              materials listed are either free of charge or low cost.

                              The way the directory is organized allows the readers to select the form of infor-
                              mation or assistance that best suits their individual needs: from a simple phone
                              call or on-site assistance to workshops, videos or brochures.

                              •  The Summary Page—a quick  reference to which providers offer which
                                  services.
                              •  The Technical Assistance Matrices—the services provided by each
                                  provider.
                              •  The "Green Pages"—detail the exact services available from each technical
                                  assistance provider, including contact persons and telephone/fax/intemet
                                  numbers. Contact the service provider(s) for a listing of upcoming events.

                              This directory will be updated periodically. Please send suggestions for improve-
                              ments to the Association of Graphic Communications.
                               New York City Education Project Members:
                                  Association of Graphic Communications
                                  Flexographic Technical Association
                                  Screenprinting and Graphic Imaging Association
                                  Custom Print, Inc.
                                  US Environmental Protection Agency and Regional Offices
                                  New York City Department of Environmental Protection
                                  Texas Natural Resource & Conservation Commission
                                  University of Oregon Law School
                                  Minority Environmental Lawyers Association
                                  Environmental Defense Fund
                                  Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles
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 T li C H N I  C A I   A S S I S I A N C I:   A T - A - (J L A N C I:
New York City Department of Environmental Protection
A Local Agency
                   Staff Availability—Via phone and direct referral system




                   WorkshopsYTraining




                   Conferences and Expositions




                   Publications—Case studies and tact sheets




                   Chemical Data—Use, disposal, release, and toxicity




                   Regulations—Information and regulatory assistance




                   Financial Assistance—Information
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:
        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        HOME PAGE:
                        NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
                        PROTECTION, ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
                        ASSISTANCE UNIT (EEDAU)

                        59-17 Junction Blvd.
                        Corona, NY 11368
                        Director, Environmental Economic Development Unit
                    i

                    1   (718)595-4359        FAX:  (718)595-4479
                    :
                    ]
                    I   http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us
 PROGRAM TYPE
 Local Government Agency

 MISSION STATEMENT
 The Department of Environmental Protection established the
 Environmental Economic Development Assistance Unit
 (EEDAU) to provide assistance to New York City businesses.
 EEDAU goal is to foster economic development while promot-
 ing environmentally sound business practices and working to
 eliminate unnecessary environmental regulatory burdens on
 local business.

 SERVICES


 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 NYCDEP's Environmental Economic Development Assistance
 unit provides telephone assistance relating to questions regard-
 ing regulatory and compliance assistance, green business devel-
 opment, financial services, regulatory reform and pollution pre-
 vention. EEDAU also assists with handling complaints, evalu-
 ating proposed environmental regulations, and arranging work-
 shops on topics for interested groups.  Direct referral to a tech-
 nical assistance provider familiar with the flexographic, screen
 and lithographic printing process to obtain free or low cost
 assistance, is also available.

 WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
 Staff participates in a variety of workshops that present
 information on a wide range of environmental, regulatory
 and pollution prevention  issues. NYCDEP conducts infor-
mational workshops for businesses and business service
providers, along with co-sponsoring a variety of conferences
and workshops.
                                      PUBLICATIONS
                                      NYCDEP's Environmental Economic Development Assistance
                                      Unit has a series of case studies available, along with pollution
                                      prevention and waste minimization fact sheets. These materi-
                                      als are produced by the North East Waste Minimization
                                      Officials Associations, New York State Department of
                                      Environmental Conservation, and the United States
                                      Environmental Protection Agency.

                                      VIDEOS
                                      NYCDEP's Environmental Economic Development Assistance
                                      Unit does not at this time produce videos.

                                      CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
                                      NYCDEP's Environmental Economic Development Assistance
                                      Unit co-sponsors various conferences throughout the year.

                                      SURVEYS
                                      NYCDEP's Environmental Economic Development Assistance
                                      Unit has not conducted formal surveys.

                                      REPORTS
                                      NYCDEP publishes numerous reports and guides including:
                                         NYCDEP Anmud Rignt-to-Know Report
                                         Rules of the City of New York, Tide 15, Appendix A
                                         New York City Ah Code
                                         New York City Noise Code
                                         +++ Sewer Regulations
                                         +++ Right to Know Guides
                                         +++ Community Rig/iMo-Khow Laws; Instructions for comply'
                                         ing with: New York City Community Right-to-Khow Low (Load
                                         Law 26 of 1988)
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CHEMICAL DATA
NYCDEP collects chemical data for the  New York City Toxic
Release Inventory Report and prepares annual reports on New
York City facility releases.  This information is reported to New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

REGULATIONS
NYCDEP provides information on local environmental regula-
tory requirements and how those regulations apply to their
business.  Basic regulatory  assistance, followed by a referral to
the appropriate party, is also available .

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
NYCDEP Environmental Economic Development
Assistance Unit coordinates efforts with service providers,
public agencies, and private institutions, to find sources of finan-
cial aid for regulatory compliance and pollution prevention.

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
NYCDEP does not at this  time offer insurance assistance.
CLEARINGHOUSE
NYCDEP has a repository  of regulatory/informational mate-
rials available to the general public. A one-stop permit
information center where permit applications are available to
the public.

WEB SITE
New York City has a home page at http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us
which will include the Department of Environmental
Protection and information on environmental assistance.

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
NYCDEP does not at this time have software programs
available.
NOTE:  All services listed are available upon request, far informa-
tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
provider.
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 T H C H N 1C /\
A SS
A N C
L A N C H
New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation Pollution Prevention Unit
A State Agency
                   Staff Availability—On site, via phone, and hotline

                   WorkshopsYTraining

                   Conferences and Expositions

                   Publications—Case Studies, fact sheets, and audit/self audit information

                   Videos—Pollution prevention in printing, and general pollution prevention

                   Surveys

                   Reports

                   Chemical Data—Use, disposal, and release

                   Regulations—Information and regulatory assistance

                   Clearinghouse

                   Web Site
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:       NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
                                             CONSERVATION, POLLUTION PREVENTION UNIT
        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        E-MAIL:

        HOTLINE #:
                         50 Wolf Road
                         Albany, NY 12233-8010


                         Mary Werner, Chief, Program Development & Support
                         (518)457-2553
FAX:  (518)457-2570
                         mary.werner@dec.mailnet.state.ny.us
                         1-800-462-6553
 PROGRAM TYPE
 State government

 MISSION STATEMENT
 Plan, monitor, manage, and coordinate, information manage-
 ment, technical assistance and support activities related to the
 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's
 (NYSDEC) multimedia pollution prevention initiative.


 SERVICES


 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit comprises a staff of engi-
 neers, research scientists, environmental program specialists,
 environmental analysts and support staff located at NYSDEC's
 Central Office. The unit directly provides pollution prevention
 technical assistance and works with NYSDEC's nine regional
 offices to deliver the multimedia pollution prevention program.
 One-on-one technical assistance can be obtained by calling the
 pollution prevention Hotline 1-800-462-6553.  This assistance
 is provided free to businesses, organizations and the public.

 WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
 NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit offers various
 workshops/training and teleconferences throughout the year.
 The workshop series, Pollution Prevention for Small Business and
Local Government, has been offered to the public. These work-
shops provide general information on New York's small business
assistance.program, pollution prevention, regulations and per-
mits, and various case studies.
                                       Workshops/training have been also offered on general pollution
                                       prevention information.

                                       PUBLICATIONS
                                       The following publications are available:

                                       •   Pollution Prevention for Local Government, Are %u a Small
                                           Quantity Generator? A supplement is available for printers
                                       •   Environmental Self-Audit for Small Business
                                       *   Environmental Self-Assessment for Printers
                                       •   Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Guide
                                           for Printers

                                       There are industry specific success stories and fact sheets avail-
                                       able upon request.

                                       VIDEOS
                                       NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit maintains a library of
                                       information which contains several videos on pollution preven-
                                       tion programs including videos for printers, dry cleaners and
                                       automotive shops. These videos are available on a limited
                                       basis and programs along with a showing of the videos can be
                                       presented upon request.

                                       CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
                                       NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit holds an annual Pollution
                                       Prevention Conference, in the early summer. The 10th Annual
                                       Conference will be held in Albany on June 2-4,1997.

                                       In August of 1996, NYSDEC's pollution prevention units held
                                       its first Solvents Expo in Buffalo. Further expos may be held in
                                       other parts of the state.
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SURVEYS
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit conducts technical assis-
tance and outreach needs studies, along with workshop and
outreach surveys.

REPORTS
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit's Multimedia Pollution
Prevention Annual Report is available to the public. This report
describes the programs implemented, and provides a good
overview of the different initiatives being undertaken.

CHEMICAL DATA
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit is responsible for the
development of the New York State Toxic Release Inventory
Report and prepares annual reports on New York facility releases.

REGULATIONS
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit provides technical and
regulatory assistance through business-specific workshops or
through the toll-free hotline number at 1-800-462-6553.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit does not at this time
offer financial assistance.

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit does not at this time
offer insurance assistance.

CLEARINGHOUSE
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit maintains a clearing-
house of information on pollution prevention technologies.
This Clearinghouse has over 15,000 technical abstracts in a
computer database which describe options that are available for
implementing pollution prevention measures. It can be
accessed by calling 518-457-2553.

WEB SITE
A web site has been created and will be accessible once the
Department has its home page on-line.

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
NYSDEC's pollution prevention unit does not at this time pro-
vide software programs.
NOTE: All services listed are available upon request, far in/orma-
tton on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
provider.
NYSDEC MULTIMEDIA POLLUTION
PREVENTION COORDINATORS
REGION 1
Rob Schneck
SUNY Campus
Loop Road, Building 40
Stony Brook, NY 11790
516-444-1230

REGION 2
Vichit Aramsombatdee
1 Hunters Point Plaza
47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-482-4933-7230

REGION 3
Al Klauss
21 South Putt Corners Road
New Paltz, NY 12561
914-256-3155

REGION 4
Peter Mack
1150WestcottRoad
Schenectady, NY 12306
518-357-2045

REGION 5
Wiley LaVigne
Route 86
PO Box 296
Ray Brook, NY 12977
518-897-1241
REGION 6
Richard Coriale
State Office Building
317 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
315-793-2554

REGION 7
Dave Wazenkewitz
615 Erie Blvd. W.
Syracuse, NY 13204
315-426-7419

REGION 8
Dixon Rollins
6274 E. Avon-Lima Road
Avon, NY 14414
716-226-2466

REGION 9
Frank Shattuck
270 Michigan Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14203
716-851-7220
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     C H N I  C A  L  ASSISTANCE  A T - A - G  L A N C H
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP)
NYS Public Benefit Corporation
A State Agency
                   Staff Availability—Confidential telephone hotline, technical assistance visits, on-site audits,
                   workshops/seminars

                   Workshops/Training—General or sector-specific workshops and training

                   Conferences and Expositions—Upon Request

                   Publications—Fact sheets, compliance assistance guides, newsletter, Clean Ahr News

                   Surveys—As needed to provide services

                   Reports

                   Chemical Data (relative to compliance)—Sources available through the SBAP

                   Regulations—Information and regulatory assistance

                   Financial Assistance—Information

                   Insurance Assistance—Information

                   Clearinghouse—Selected technical information available upon request

                   Web Site—Expected shortly
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:
                        NEW YORK STATE ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION,
                        SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SBAP)
        ADDRESS:
                        50 Wolf Road
                        Albany, New York 12205-2603
        CONTACT:
                        Marian J. Mudar, Ph.D.
                        Environmental Program Manager
        PHONE:

        HOTLINE:
                        (518) 457-9135
FAX:  (518)485-8494
                        1-800-780-7227 (Within NYS)
 PROGRAM TYPE
 State Government

 MISSION STATEMENT
 The SBAP's mission is to provide technical assistance to help
 small businesses understand their rights and responsibilities
 under the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) and what
 they must do to achieve voluntary compliance under related
 federal, state, and local requirements.

 INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
 Any type of small business potentially impacted by the CAAA
 and corresponding state and local air requirements.

 WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
 The SBAP holds general and industry sector-specific work-
 shops and training.  This activity is often conducted in part-
 nership with Empire State Development's Environmental
 Ombudsman Unit which is a component along with EFC's
 SBAP in the federally mandated Small Business Stationary
 Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance
 Program (PROGRAM).  The PROGRAM is designed to help
 small businesses achieve voluntary compliance with Clean Air
 Act requirements.

 CONFERENCES AND EXPOSITIONS
 The SBAP participates in conferences and expositions.
 Participation includes sponsorship, co-sponsorship, moderating
 or providing sessions, and as an exhibitor.

 PUBLICATIONS
The SBAP has available fact sheets on a variety of techni-
cal subjects, compliance assistance guides for printers, and
                                     edits a PROGRAM newsletter twice a year titled, Clean
                                     Air News.

                                     REPORTS
                                     The SBAP produces annual reports to the federal
                                     Environmental Protection Agency and the state's
                                     Department of Environmental Conservation on PROGRAM
                                     activities and accomplishments each year. The confidential-
                                     ity of small businesses is protected by law in all PROGRAM
                                     activities.

                                     REGULATIONS
                                     The SBAP provides regulatory assistance with federal and
                                     state requirements to help small businesses understand their
                                     rights and responsibilities under the Clean Air Act
                                     Amendments.  Assistance regarding local requirements is pro-
                                     vided via information or referral to an appropriate contact in
                                     the local agency.

                                     FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
                                     The SBAP does not offer direct financial assistance but will
                                     refer businesses to other sources of information including the
                                     Environmental Ombudsman.

                                     TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
                                     The SBAP helps small businesses understand federal and state
                                     air quality requirements and provides fee-free technical assis-
                                     tance on pollution prevention and control strategies, helps
                                     businesses complete air quality permit applications and regis-
                                     tration forms, and offers on-site technical assistance visits and
                                     environmental audits. The confidentiality of small businesses
                                     is protected by law in all PROGRAM activities.
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 T E C  H N  I C A L  A S S 1 S T A N C H  A T - A - G L A N C E
Empire State Development/Environmental Ombudsman Unit
A State Agency
                  Staff Availability—Hotline and direct referral system

                  WorkshopsYTraining

                  Conferences and Expositions

                  Publications—Pamphlets, documents, regulations, fact sheets, newsletter,
                  and audit/self audit information

                  Surveys

                  Reports

                  Chemical Data (relating to compliance)—Use, disposal, and release

                  Regulations—Information and regulatory assistance

                  Financial Assistance—Information

                  Insurance Assistance—Information

                  Clearinghouse

                  Web Site
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         AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:


         ADDRESS:


         CONTACT

         PHONE:

         E-MAIL:

         HOME PAGE:
                         EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL
                         OMBUDSMAN UNIT

                         633 Thiid Avenue—32nd floor
                         New York, NY 10017
                         Tria Case
                         (212) 803-2282
FAX:  (212)803-2309
                         mespinosa@empire.state.ny.us
                         http://www.empire.state.ny.us
 PROGRAM TYPE
 State Agency/small business assistance

 MISSION STATEMENT
 Empire State Development/Environmental Ombudsman Unit's
 mission is to function as die small business advocate and pro-
 vide information on Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA),
 and New York State air pollution regulations. Assistance and
 information are available in bodi English and Spanish.

 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 General compliance with die requirements of die Clean Air
 Act Amendment (CAAA) and corresponding state and local
 air pollution laws.

 INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
 Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing Tanks; Dry Cleaning
 Facilities; Gasoline Dispensing Sites; Halogenated Solvent
 Degreasing Operations; Metal Fabricating and Finishing;
 Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Manufacturing; Printing;
 Surface Coating; Wholesale Bakeries; and Wood Furniture
 Manufacturing and other industries affected by CAAA.


 SERVICES


 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 Environmental Ombudsman Unit is comprised of four profes-
 sionals who directly provide general information and assistance
 to small businesses.  Assistance is available in English and
 Spanish. Small businesses may obtain initial environmental
 compliance information, brochures and environmental self-
 audits.  In addition, die Unit is available to assist with handling
                                       complaints; evaluating proposed environmental regulations for
                                       their impact on small businesses; and arranging workshops on
                                       special air regulation topics for interested groups.  One-on-one
                                       assistance can be obtained by calling die Hotline 800-STATE
                                       NY. This assistance is provided free to business, organizations
                                       and the public. All information provided to the Ombudsman
                                       during compliance assistance is held confidential by law.

                                       WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
                                       The Environmental Ombudsman Unit will organize workshops
                                       and training as needed or requested.

                                       The following workshops/training have been offered to the
                                       printing industry:
                                       Printing Industry Environmental/Safety Symposium; Workshop on
                                       Pollution Prevention and Voluntary Compliance Opportunities for
                                       Offset Printing Operations.

                                       Future workshops/training are planned.

                                       PUBLICATIONS
                                       The following publications are available:

                                       •  The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
                                       •  The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act
                                       '  The Environmental Self-Audit for Small Businesses
                                          (English/Spanish);
                                       •  An Environmental Guide for New York Graphic Arts—An
                                          Overview of Pollution Prevention Rules and Regulations

                                       There are industry specific brochures available upon request

                                       The following fact sheets are available in English and Spanish:
                                       What Every Small Business Should Know About the New Clean
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Air Act; Small Business Amnesty for State Air Emission
Regulations; New fork State Clean Air Hotline.

The "Clean Air News" newsletter is published twice yearly and
mailed to small businesses and to those groups who assist small
businesses.

CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
The Environmental Ombudsman Unit co-sponsors and spon-
sors conferences when requested or as needed.

SURVEYS
Industry specific surveys have been conducted by the Unit
Currently the Unit is surveying small businesses assistance
providers regarding their needs and available services. Surveys
are conducted by the Unit as needed.

REPORTS
The following report is available:

Clean Air Act VOC Compliance and the Offset Printing Industry
Costs and Options.

Cost of compliance and impact analysis will be conducted for
the industry sectors most impacted by the CAAA. Reports are
available to the public.

CHEMICAL DATA
The Unit has staff members who are familiar with chemical
information including use, disposal, release, and toxicity infor-
mation.  In this regard the Unit refers the business to the
appropriate regulation and/or agency to obtain necessary envi-
ronmental compliance.

REGULATIONS
Regulatory assistance is available primarily to help small busi-
nesses to comply with the changes to New York State air regu-
lations as result of the CAAA. Information is available on all
of the New York State air regulations.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Environmental Ombudsman Unit does not offer direct
financial assistance, but can provide information on the types
of assistance that are available. Information is available on tax
incentives for environmental equipment purchases.  The Unit
also make referrals to banks or organizations that have funding
to provide financial assistance to small businesses.

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
The Small Business Assistance Ombudsman at Empire State
Development provides information and referral services for
insurance assistance. The Small Business Ombudsman can be
reached at 1-800-STATE NY.

CLEARINGHOUSE
The Environmental Ombudsman Unit refers businesses to its
own technical assistance group within the PROGRAM.  The
Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) located at the New
York State Environmental Facilities Corporation provides tech-
nical and compliance information to businesses that contact
the PROGRAM. The SBAP provides regulatory interpreta-
tions, pollution prevention assistance, air quality permit appli-
cations assistance, and a limited number of on-site audits. The
Unit also works with other technical assistance provides
through New York State and can provide information on other
sources of environmental assistance.

WEB SITE
The Environmental Ombudsman Unit operates its own web
site at:  http://www.empite.state.ny.us. The web site
includes a bulletin board. The web site is part of the Empire
State Development web site and is also hot linked to other
sites.

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
The Environmental Ombudsman Unit does not at this time
have software programs available.
NOTE: All services listed ore available upon request, for informa-
tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
provider.
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 TECHNICAL   A  S S I  S T A  N C K
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Region 2
A Federal Agency
                    Staff Availability—Phone and hotline number, on-site visits upon request

                    WorkshopsYTraining

                    Conferences and Expositions

                    Publications—Pamphlets, regulations, fact sheets, newsletter, case studies, manuals

                    Videos

                    Surveys

                    Reports

                    Chemical Data—Use, disposal, release, and toxicity

                    Regulations—Regulatory assistance

                    Financial Assistance—Funding provided to state/local governmental agencies and non-profit
                    organizations to support pollution prevention outreach activities to printers.

                    Insurance Assistance—Information

                    Clearinghouse

                    Web Site
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:

        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:
        PHONE:
        E-MAIL:

        CONTACT:
        PHONE:
        E-MAIL:

        CONTACT:
        PHONE:
        E-MAIL-

        HOME PAGE:

        EPA REGION 2 HOME PAGE:

        HOTLINE:
                         U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION 2

                         290 Broadway
                         New York, NY 100074866

                         John Gorman, Chief
                         Compliance Assistance Section
                         Division of Enforcement & Compliance Assistance
                         (212) 637-4008
                         Gorman.John@epamail.epa.gov

                     |    Deborah Craig
                     j    Printing Sector Compliance Assistance Coordinator
                     I    Compliance Assistance Section
                     '    Division of Enforcement & Compliance Assistance
                         (212) 637-3521
                         Craig.Deborah@epamail.epa.gov

                         Janet Sapadin
                         Regional Pollution Prevention Coordinator
                         Pollution Prevention Team
                         Division of Environmental Planning & Protection
                         (212) 637-3584
                         Sapadin.Janet@epamail.epa.gov

                         http://www.hazard.uiuc.edu/pneac/pneac.html
                        http://www.epa.gov/region2/

                        EPA RCRA/Superfund/EPCRA National Hotline Number 1-800-424-9346
 PROGRAM TYPE:
 Regulatory, technical and pollution prevention assistance to
 printing sector stakeholders (i.e., printers, trade associations,
 consultants, state/regional co-regulators, non-regulatory tech-
 nical assistance providers, education centers and the public).
 EPA Region 2 grants to local State agencies and non-profit
 organizations support a broad range of pollution prevention
 services to industry and others, including, confidential,
 non-regulatory technical and financial assistance; workshops;
 and case study development through demonstration projects.

 MISSION STATEMENT:
 EPA Region 2 Compliance Assistance and Pollution
 Prevention Programs are designed to help printers reduce
                                      their wastes and emissions and increase compliance with
                                      environmental regulations. The Region is dedicated to pro-
                                      moting the public's and the regulated community's under-
                                      standing of pollution prevention and waste minimization
                                      techniques and technology transfer opportunities through its
                                      education outreach programs. Pollution prevention is the
                                      preferred approach to environmental protection.  It provides
                                      businesses with greater opportunity to be in compliance,
                                      reduces liability, and promotes positive public relations within
                                      the community.

                                      AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
                                      Compliance assistance on Federal environmental regulations,
                                      pollution prevention, waste minimization and technology
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transfer for all printing processes (i.e., flexographic, lithography,
screen and gravure).

STAFF AVAILABILITY
In-house compliance/pollution prevention staff available to
provide regulatory and technical support on a multimedia basis.
On-site compliance assistance visits provided to printers upon
request. Please contact the above-mentioned EPA Region 2
WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
EPA Region 2 is co-sponsoring with NYSDEC, state technical
assistance agencies and printing trade associations, four semi-
nars for printers in the New York City area in February 1997.
Early morning and late afternoon sessions will be held to
accommodate printer's schedules.

EPA Region 2 NYC Office served as one of the host sites for
the May 17,1996 national broadcast of the "Green and
Profitable Printing" video conference.  This 3-hour video may
be borrowed upon request or viewed at the Regional Office.
The associated training manual for small lithographic shops  on
environmental compliance and pollution prevention is also
available free upon request.

Please contact the above EPA Region 2 staff for information on
workshops/training.

PUBLICATIONS
EPA Region 2 Compliance Assistance library contains EPA
fact sheets, publications, videotapes, pollution prevention soft-
ware, case studies, manuals, and the national Printing Sector
Industry Notebook developed by EPA in partnership with the
printing trade associations (produced 1995). An updated list
of printers' resource contacts is maintained at Regional and
national level for trade associations, regulatory and non-regula-
tory technical assistance agencies.

Brochure:    "Non-Regulatory Technical Assistance far
            Irnplementing Pollution Prevention" (produced 1995).
            This brochure includes a listing of EPA pollution
            prevention contacts, guides, manuals and websites
            as well as Region 2 contacts for non-regulatory
            organizations that provide confidential, technical
            assistance on pollution prevention practices.

Newsletter:   Pollution Prevention Newsletter contains informa-
            tion for the printing industry and other sectors.
            The Newsletter can be found on EPA's Region 2
            World Wide Web Home Page at
            http://www.epa.gov/iegion2/.
Please contact the EPA Region 2 staff listed above or EPA's
Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse at (202)
260-1023.

VIDEOS
Please contact the EPA Region 2 staff listed above or EPA's
Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse at (202)
260-1023 for an updated list of compliance assistance and pol-
lution prevention related videos.

CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
On-going effort by EPA Region 2 to actively support and/or
cosponsor these events with fellow stakeholders (e.g., New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation's first
Solvent Expo, August 1996).

SURVEYS/FOCUS GROUPS
Continuing effort as co-partner in multi-stakeholder "Common
Sense Initiative New York City Pollution Prevention
Education Project" for printers and their communities.  Pilot
project funded with EPA Headquarters monies to survey and
assess local small printers' and community group needs; design
educational training materials/seminars and deliver on-site
technical assistance to printers who voluntarily sign-on to the
project. Pollution prevention successes of this project will be
documented and shared with other interested parties for repli-
cation elsewhere in the country. For information on this pro-
ject, please contact the EPA Region 2 staff listed above.

REPORTS
Please contact the EPA Region 2 staff listed above or EPA's
Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse at (202)
260-1023.

CHEMICAL DATA
EPA has developed Chemical Fact Sheets and Summaries on
many different chemicals. The Fact Sheets are usually two pages
and are written for the general public while the Summaries are
usually 10-20 pages and are written with a technical focus for
those interested in gaining a more in-depth understanding of a
chemical and its effects. They are available by calling EPA's
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Assistance Information
Service at (202) 5444404 or via their World Wide Web site at
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr. This information is available from
the above EPA Region 2 contacts or via our World Wide Web
site at http://www.epa.gov/Region2/library.

REGULATIONS
Please contact the EPA Region 2 Compliance Assistance staff
listed above.
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 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
 Grants to support pollution prevention activities are available to
 state and local governmental agencies, as well as non-profit
 organizations through a variety of grant mechanisms.
 Partnerships with others, including industry, are encouraged.
 The grants are used to fund education, training, demonstration
 projects, research, studies, revolving loan funds, etc. For a list-
 ing of the different grant programs and contacts, please call the
 above EPA Region 2 staff.

 INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
 For information on EPA pollution prevention outreach with
 insurance companies, please call Mr. Chen Wen of EPA
 Headquarters Pollution Prevention Division at (202) 260-4109.

 CLEARINGHOUSE
 EPA is a sponsor of the Printer's National Environmental
 Assistance Center. The PNEAC Internet site and fox-back
 service act as clearinghouse for printing industry information.
 The Internet address for the PNEAC web site is:
 http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/pneac/pneac.html

 For pollution prevention information regarding the printing
 industry, please contact EPA's Pollution Prevention
 Information Clearinghouse at (202) 260-1023 or via e-mail
 at ppic@epamail.epa.gov.  (Internet World Wide Web site is
 under construction.)

 Please contact the above listed EPA Region 2 staff for in-house
 compliance assistance and pollution prevention information
 regarding the printing industry.

 WEB SITES
 EPA Region 2 World Wide Web Home Page at
 http://www.epa.gov/region2/ is regularly updated with current
                                         news and schedules of conferences and training events for print-
                                         ers and the public on the printing sector. Our Home Page
                                         includes the Region 2 Pollution Prevention Newsletter and links
                                         to national EPA Pollution Prevention resources. Plans are
                                         underway to expand the Home Page to include more printing
                                         related compliance assistance and pollution prevention informa-
                                         tion as well as links to the Printers' National Compliance
                                         Assistance Center, trade associations and other organizations'
                                         World Wide Web printers sites.

                                         EPA's Enviro$en$e Internet World Wide Web site contains
                                         information on pollution prevention, compliance assistance
                                         and enforcement, as well as environmental policies, statutes
                                         and regulations. It also has links to many different databases.
                                         Of particular interest to printers may be EPA's database on sol-
                                         vent alternatives entitled, "EPA's Solvent Alternatives
                                         Umbrella." The Internet World Wide Web site address for
                                         Enviro$en$e is http://es.intel.gov—the telephone hotline
                                         number is (208) 526-6956.

                                         EPA is a sponsor of the Printer's National Environmental
                                         Assistance Center. The PNEAC Internet site and fax-back
                                         service act as clearinghouse for printing industry information.
                                         The Internet address for the PNEAC web site is:
                                         http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/pneac/pneac.html

                                         SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
                                         Software for the financial analysis of pollution prevention pro-
                                         jects is available from the Pollution Prevention Clearinghouse
                                         at (202) 2604023.
                                         NOTE:   All services listed are available upon request, far informa-
                                         tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
                                         provider.
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 T H C H N I C  A L   A S S  I S T A N C
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Headquarters
A Federal Agency
                   Staff Availability
                   WorkshopsYTraining
                   Conferences and Expositions
                   Publications—Pamphlets, documents, regulations, fact sheets, newsletter, and
                   Videos
                   Surveys
                   Reports
                   Chemical Data (relating to compliance)—Use, disposal, and release
                   Regulations—Information and regulatory assistance
                   Financial Assistance—Information
                   Insurance Assistance—Information
                   Clearinghouse
                   Web Site
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:
        ADDRESS:
        CONTACT:

        PHONE:
        E-MAIL

        CONTACT:
        PHONE:

        CONTACT

        PHONE:

        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        HOME PAGE:
                       U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY,
                       HEADQUARTERS

                       US EPA, Office of Compliance (2224A)
                       401 M St., S.W.
                       Washington, DC 20460

                       Ginger Gotliffe
                       Compliance Assistance
                       (202)564-7072        FAX:  (202)564-0009
                       godiffe.ginget@epamail.epa.gov

                       Stephanie Bergman, Jed Meline
                       Design for Environment (DfE)
                       Pollution prevention and industrial processes
                       (202) 260-1821, (202) 260-0695

                       David Salman
                       Industrial processes and regulatory requirements (Air)
                       (919) 541-0859

                       Steve Geil
                       Regulatory requirements (Water)
                       (202) 260-9817

                       Ron Josephson
                       Regulatory requirements (Hazardous Waste)
                       (703) 308-0442

                       Karen Brown, Director
                       Small Business Ombudsman
                       (703) 305-5027

                       http://www.epa.gov
 PROGRAM TYPE
 Regulatory, technical, compliance and pollution prevention
 assistance to printing sector stakeholders (regions, states, print-
 ers, environmental groups, environmental justice, the public,
 trade associations, and labor)

 MISSION STATEMENT
 Protection of human health and the environment through
 development of regulation, pollution prevention information,
                                    research, outreach and education, compliance assistance, and
                                    enforcement.

                                    AREAS OF EXPERTISE
                                    All printing processes (i.e., flexographic, lithography, screen,
                                    gravure), environmental regulations, pollution prevention and
                                    waste minimization techniques.
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SERVICES

STAFF AVAILABILITY
USEPA Office of Compliance provides assistance and informa-
tion regarding the small business ombudsman, regulatory
requirements, pollution prevention and industrial processes, for
air, water and hazardous materials; as well as information on
the Design for the Environment program.

WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
Co-sponsors many national conferences on pollution preven-
tion. See Region 2 information for programs they may be
sponsoring in the New York City area.

PUBLICATIONS

•   Pro/tie of the Printing Industry—sector notebooks, also avail-
    able [http://es.inel.gov/comply/sector/]
•   Guides to Pollution Prevention: The Commercial Printing
    Industry, EPA/625/7-90/008
•   Innovative Clean Technologies Case Studies, EPA/600/R-93/175
•   Innovative Clean Technologies Case Studies Second Year
    Project Report, EPA/600/R-94/169, U.S. EPA
•   Waste Reduction Evaluation of Soy-Based Ink at a Sheet-Fed
    Offset Printer, EPA/600/SR-94/144
•   On-site Waste Ink Recycling, EPA/600/SR-92/251,
'   Ink and Cleaner Waste Reduction Evaluation far Flexogmphic
    Printers, EPA/600/SR-93/086

The following design for the Environment documents are avail-
able through PPIC (see Clearinghouse below)

Qenerol Printing:
•   Printing Industry and Use Cluster Profile EPA 744-R94-003.
9   Federal Environmental Regulations Possibly Affecting the
    Commercial Printing Industry, EPA 744B-94-001

Screen Printing:
*   DfE Screen Printing Project Fact Sheet: Designing Solutions
    for Screen Printers EPA 744-F-95-003  Spanish version:
    EPA 744-F-003a
•   Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA): Screen
    Reclamation. EPA 744-R-94-005a
*   Designing Solutions far Screen Printers: An Evaluation of
    Screen Reclamation Systems. EPA 744-F-96-010

    DfE Screen Printing Project Case Study:
•   #1: Reducing the Use of Reclamation Chemicals in Screen
    Printing. EPA 744-F-93-015, Spanish version: EPA 744-F-
    93-015a
 •  #2: Changing Equipment and Reducing Solvent Use in Screen
    Reclamation EPA 744-F-96-011, Spanish version: EPA 744-
    F-96-Olla
 •  #3: Innovations in Adhesives, Screen Cleaning and Screen
    Reclamation EPA 744-F-96-012, Spanish version: EPA 744-
    F-93-012a

    DfE Screen Printing Project Bulletins:
 •  #J: Technology Alternatives for Screen Reclamation
    EPA 742-F-95-008, Spanish version: EPA 742—F-95-008a
 •  #2: Smarter Safer Screen Reclamation—Alternative System
    Epsilon EPA 742-F-95-009, Spanish version: EPA 742-F-
    95-009a
 •  #3: Work Practice Alternatives for Screen Reclamation EPA
    742-F-95-010, Spanish version: EPA 742-F-95-010a
 •  #4: Smarter Safer Screen Reclamation—Alternative System
    Chi EPA 742-F-95-OI /, Spanish version: EPA 742-F-95-
    01 la

Lithography:
 •  DfE Lithography Project Fact Sheet: Blanket Wash Solutions
    for Small Printers, EPA 744-F-95-055
 •  Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment (CTSA) :
    Lithographic Blanket Washes EPA 744-R-95-008
 •  DfE Lithography  Project CTSA Booklet: Evaluating Blanket
    Washes: A Guide far Printers EPA 744-F-96-009, available
    1997

    DfE Lithography Project Case Studies:
 •  #1: Managing Solvents and Wipes EPA 744-K-93-001
 •  #2: Pollution Prevention at Custom Print, EPA 744-F-96-
    001

    DfE Lithography Project Bulletins:
 •  #1: Substitute blanket Washes: Making Them Work, EPA
    744-F-96-002
 •  #2: Workplace Practices Make the Difference, EPA 744-F-96-
    008
 •  #3: Vegetable Ester Blanket Washes, EPA 744-F-96-0014
 •  #4: A Worksheet to Help You Choose a Better Wash, EPA
    744-F-96-0015

VIDEOS
 •  Pollution Prevention at Action Graphics, Inc. EPA 744-V-96-
    001,17 minutes, DfE
 •  Environmental Cost Accounting and Capital Budgeting:
    Videotape Seminar and Handouts EPA 744-B-96-001,245
    minutes
 •  Environmental Cost Accounting and Capital Budgeting for
    Small to Mid-sized Manufacturers: Videotape Seminar and
    Handouts EPA 744-B-96-002,165 minutes,
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 CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
 Co-sponsors many conferences on pollution prevention. See
 Region 2 information about conferences in NYC area.

 REPORTS
 See publications and web sites.

 CHEMICAL DATA
 See web sites.

 REGULATIONS
 US EPA writes national standards although State and local
 standards may be more stringent. See web sites.

 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
 (Planning Assistance) EPA sponsors the Environmental Finance
 Center Network. This provides finance training and educational
 services to state and local officials and small businesses. The
 EFC is located at Syracuse University (315) 443-9438.

 CLEARINGHOUSE
 Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse. For docu-
 ments and case study write-ups on pollution prevention, write:
   Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC)
                       V.S. EPA
                 401 M Street, SW (3404)
                 Washington, DC 20460
                  Phone: 202-260-1023
               e-mail: ppic@epamad.epa.gov
               Internet: http:Hes.inel.gov/dfe
                                        WEB SITES
                                        Enviro$en$e is an integral part of the U.S. Environmental
                                        Protection Agency's web site. It attempts to provide a single
                                        repository for pollution prevention, compliance assurance, and
                                        enforcement information and data bases. Included are pollu-
                                        tion prevention case studies, information about technologies,
                                        points of contact, environmental statutes, executive orders,  reg-
                                        ulations, and compliance and enforcement policies and guide-
                                        lines. One component of Enviro$en$e that may be of interest
                                        to printers is the data base on  "solvent alternatives."
                                        [http://es.inel.gov/enviro8ense/]

                                        EPA Home Page is: http://www.epa.gov and has informa-
                                        tion about policies, regulations and current policies.
                                        NOTE:  AH services listed are available upon request, for informa-
                                        tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
                                        provider.
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 T I: C
A S S  I S T A X C I:
L A  N C H
Flexographic Technical Association
Foundation of FTA
A Trade Association
                   Staff Availability—Via phone and direct referral system

                   WorkshopsVTraining

                   Conferences and Expositions

                   Publications—Fact sheets and newsletter

                   Videos—Pollution prevention in printing, and training

                   Regulations—Information and regulatory assistance

                   Clearinghouse

                   Web Site

                   Software Programs
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:

        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        E-MAIL:

        HOME PAGE:
                         FLEXOGRAPH1C TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION/FOUNDATION OF FTA

                         900 Marconi Avenue
                         Ronkonkoma, NY 11779


                         Doreen M. Monteleone, Ph.D.
                         (516) 737-6020
FAX:  (516)737-6813
                         dmonteleone@vax.fta-fifb.otg


                         http://www.fia-fifta.otg
 PROGRAM TYPE
 Technical Association for Flexographic Printers

 MISSION STATEMENT
 Develop and provide high-quality technical information in a
 timely manner to all levels of the flexographic printing
 industry. Training and educational programs, technical aids
 and publications will be created and communicated for their
 practical application and value to members' businesses.
 Research projects will be established so that results can assist
 members to more easily make investment and process-of-use
 decisions.

 AREA OF EXPERTISE:
 Flexographic Printing

 SERVICES


 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 FTA provides assistance to members by telephone relating to
 questions regarding environmental compliance & pollution
 prevention free-of-charge. Direct referral to a network of envi-
 ronmental specialists familiar with the flexographic printing
 process is also available.

 WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
 Periodically co-sponsors regional printers workshops with
 state/local agencies.

 PUBLICATIONS
 FTA publishes the Environmental Newsletter monthly as well as
fact sheets on environmental hotline numbers and small busi-
ness program listings.
                                      Flexography Principles and Practices includes a chapter on envi-
                                      ronmental issues. The fifth edition and a Spanish version will
                                      be available in 1997.

                                      FLEXO Magazine published monthly, also includes Environotes
                                      which feature environmental issues and technologies for the
                                      flexographic printer.

                                      VIDEOS
                                      Training/Housekeeping Practices (expected available early
                                      1997) offers pollution prevention information for
                                      flexographers.

                                      CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
                                      FTA annually holds  Flexo Forum, Info Flexo, and the
                                      National Environmental Health and Safety Conference for the
                                      Graphic Communications Industries in the spring.

                                      REGULATIONS
                                      FTA provides information to their membership on State and
                                      Federal regulatory requirements. Basic regulatory assistance is
                                      available with a follow-up referral to the appropriate party. See
                                      staff availability.

                                      FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
                                      FTA has available a software program P2/FINANCE, which
                                      allows flexographic facilities to evaluate all major purchases
                                      against environmental and safety and health considerations. It
                                      presents a total cost assessment approach to capital
                                      investments.

                                      CLEARINGHOUSE
                                      FTA has a library of regulatory/informational materials avail-
                                      able to members.
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WEB SITE                                                  SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
FTA's home page (http://www.fta-ffta.org)  includes the            Soon to be released P2 FINANCE for Flexographers.
Environmental Comer, which is linked to numerous environ-
mental assistance web pages across the country, and includes
the latest information on environmental issues, small business       NOTE: All services listed are available upon request, for in/orma-
program information, and environmental hot lines. FTA's           tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
home page is included in the Printers' National Environmental      provider.
Assistance Center web site.
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 TECHNICAL   ASS
Association of Graphic Communications
A Trade Association
                 •  Staff Availability—On site, via phone and hotline

                 •  WorkshopsVTraining

                 •  Conferences and Expositions

                 •  Publications—Pamphlets, case studies, fact sheets, and newsletter

                 •  Videos—Pollution Prevention in printing, General pollution prevention, waste minimization,
                    training (best practices and hands-on)

                 •  Surveys

                 •  Reports

                 •  Regulations—Information, and regulatory assistance

                 •  Financial Assistance—Information, financial analysis took, banking contacts, referral services

                 •  Insurance Assistance—Property, personnel, and health

                 •  WebSite
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:

        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        E-MAIL:

        HOME PAGE:
                         ASSOCIATION OF GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS

                         330 Seventh Avenue
                         New York, New York 10001-5010

                         Vicki R. Keenan, Director, Public Affairs
                         (212) 279-2108
FAX:  (212)279-5381
                         SpinDrVRK@juno.com
                         http://www.agcomm.org
 PROGRAM TYPE
 Trade association (New York/New Jersey metropolitan area
 regional affiliate of Printing Industries of America)

 MISSION STATEMENT
 The Association of Graphic Communications (AGC)  pro-
 motes the image of graphic communications as a clean, high-
 tech industry, a good corporate citizen, and a viable career
 path, and serves as the primary advocate (or the metropolitan
 area's printing and graphic communications industry.  AGC, a
 nonprofit trade organization, is the regional affiliate of Printing
 Industries of America.  It has been offering its services in New
 York City, Long Island,  Westchester County, and northern/
 Central New Jersey to member companies and the graphic
 communications community for over 130 years.

 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 AGC offers legislative and regulatory advocacy, environmental
 education and compliance assistance, and provides an
 Environmental Consultant Network.

 SERVICES


 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 AGC provides free referral to its Environmental Consultant
 Network  (a group of environmental consultants who have wide
 expertise  within printing and other industries). Hotline #:
 (212) 279-2108. Answers to simple environmentally-related
 questions are free to printing industry personnel. On-site visits,
 permits and difficult or detailed technical assistance is avail-
 able at low cost.
                                       WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
                                       AGC has co-sponsored various workshops/training and tele-
                                       conferences throughout the year. The following workshops
                                       have been offered to the public: "Solutions to Environmental
                                       and Safety Issues Facing Today's Printer: A Workshop on
                                       Pollution Prevention and Voluntary Compliance
                                       Opportunities for Offset Printing Operations": "Green and
                                       Profitable Printing: A Live Satellite Pollution Prevention
                                       Workshop for Lithographic Printers"; "Greening the Supply
                                       Chain in Printing and Publishing"; and "Clean Air Act
                                       Seminar"(s).

                                       PUBLICATIONS
                                       The following publications are available at AGC and are pub-
                                       lished by AGC's parent organization Printing Industries of
                                       America: "Hazard Communications Manual"; "PIA Safety
                                       Manual and Videotape"; "Hazardous Waste Compliance
                                       Manual"; "Health & Safety Program for Printers";
                                       "Lockout/Tagout The Printing Industry Videotape and
                                       Manual." Also available, "An Environmental Guide for the
                                       NYS Printer," published by Printing Industry Association of
                                       New York State.

                                       The following publications have been reviewed by AGC and
                                       will be available in 1997:
                                       •   "The Pre-Press Guide to the Code of Management
                                           Practices"—a set of recommended operating procedures
                                          designed to reduce both the amount of silver and the over-
                                           all volume of pre-press solutions discharged to the drain;
                                          published by The Silver Council
                                       •  "Environmental Self-Assessment for Printers"
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•   "Multimedia Assessment and Pollution Prevention for
    Printers"—a supplement to "Are You a Small Generator?"

The following pamphlet is available: "Graphic Arts: An
Overview of Pollution Prevention, Rules, and Regulations", a pub-
lication of the NYS Small Business Stationary Source
Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program.

The following case study is available: "Managing Solvents &
Wipes". 'Various printing and related industry facts sheets are
also available to the general public.

AGC also publishes a bi monthly newsletter—PrintOut.

VIDEOS
The following educational video on waste minimization is
available:  "Pollution Prevention in Printing—Green and
Profitable Printing". This video is comprised of four modules:
"Green & Profitable Through Process Control"; "Green &
Profitable from the Start"; "Green & Profitable—At Press";
and "Green & Profitable Gets the Job Done". Accompanying
notes also available.

The following training videos are also available:
•   "Lockout/logout and The Printing Industry; Videotape and
    Manual"; and
•   "PIA Safety Manual and Videotape"

CONFERENCES/EXPOSITIONS
AGC held the AGC-Environmental Times Conference and
Expo, Long Island April 19,1995.  NJ Environmental
Exposition (regional)New Brunswick, NJ, November of 1995;
1994; 1993.

SURVEYS
AGC conducted a 1996 survey on Pollution Prevention prac-
tices of its members.

REGULATIONS
AGC has an active education program to keep its members
apprised of proposed and new environmental compliance
laws/rules/management practices. AGC offers regulatory assis-
tance through on-site staff, AGC's Environmental Consultant
Network members, and by referral to appropriate technical
assistance providers at federal/state/local levels.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AGC provides information, names of banking contacts, and
referrals to financial institutions regarding loan programs for
pollution prevention equipment and other P2-related assistance.
We do not provide direct access to capital.

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
AGC provides to its members property, health, and personnel
(liability)-related group insurance programs.

CLEARINGHOUSE
Reader is referred to Printers' National Environmental
Assistance Center, University of Wisconsin-Extension/
SHWEC, 610 Langdon Street, Madison, WI, 53703 Contact:
Wayne Pferdehirt  http://www.hazard.uiuc.edu/pneac.html

Printech@great-lake8.net, an e-mail list for printers interested
in pollution prevention.  Contact: Maureen Hart at
mharrddac.net. This service specifically targets printers locat-
ed in the Northeast region of the United States (New England,
NY&NJ).

WEB SITES
AGC home page is located at http://www.agcomm.org, and is
linked to other sites including http://www.hazard.uiuc.edu/
pneac/html.

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
AGC does not at this time offer software programs to the pub-
lic, but does offer a "Print Process Introduction" audiotape
program.
NOTE:  All services listed are available upon request, for m/orma-
tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
provider.
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   H C 11  N I  C A  I.  A S S 1 S T A N C H
Screenprinting & Graphic Imaging Association International




A Trade Association





                M  Staff Availability—Via phone



                •  WorkshopsVTraining



                •  Conferences and Expositions



                •  Publications—Case studies



                •  Videos—Pollution prevention in printing



                •  Surveys



                •  Chemical Data



                •  Regulations—Information and regulatory assistance



                •  Financial Assistance—Financial analysis tools



                •  Insurance Assistance—Property and personnel



                •  Clearinghouse



                •  WebSite




                •  Software Programs
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:


        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        E-MAIL:

        HOME PAGE:
                         SCREENPRINTING AND GRAPHIC IMAGING
                         ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL

                         10015 Main Street
                         Fairfax, Va. 22031

                         Matci Kinter, Vice President—Government Affairs
                         (703) 359-1313

                         Marcik@sgia.org

                         http://www.sgia.org
FAX:   (703) 273-2870
 AREA OF EXPERTISE:
 Screen Printing

 PROGRAM TYPE
 Trade Association

 MISSION STATEMENT
 SGIA International will continually strive to be the foremost
 resource for information and education within the screen
 printing and graphic imaging industry.

 SERVICES

 STAFF ASSISTANCE
 Provides one-on-one assistance via telephone relating to
 questions regarding environmental, safety, health, and techni-
 cal questions relating to the screen printing and other digital
 imaging processes.  Staff also provides a direct referral system
 to a network of environmental specialists familiar with the
 screen printing process.

 WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
 Staff participates in a variety of Manufacturer/Distributor
 Open Houses presenting information on a wide variety of
 environmental/safety and health topics. SGIA co-sponsors
 the annual environmental, safety and health conference for
 the graphic communications industries. This conference
 focuses on timely safety, health and environmental issues
 directly impacting the graphic communication industries.
                                       PUBLICATIONS
                                       SGIA has a series of case studies and project bulletins high-
                                       lighting waste minimization/pollution prevention activities in
                                       the screen printing industry. Topics include work practice
                                       modifications, alternative screen reclamation technologies, as
                                       well as case studies highlighting individual printing facilities.
                                       All case studies are produced by U.S. EPA's Design for the
                                       Environment Program.

                                       VIDEOS
                                       "Saving Money, Reducing Waste", produced by the New Jersey
                                       Small Business Development Center and SGIA, offers an
                                       introduction to pollution prevention for the screen printing
                                       industry.  Also available, are facility specific videos highlight-
                                       ing efforts undertaken to reduce chemical usage.

                                       CONFERENCES/EXPOSITIONS
                                       SGIA holds an annual trade show and conference in the fall.
                                       In addition, there are numerous dealer open houses held
                                       throughout the year offering screen printing facilities educa-
                                       tional opportunities.

                                       SURVEYS
                                       SGIA conducts a variety of surveys addressing several facets of the
                                       screen printing industry: Safety Survey Report, Industry Profile
                                       Survey, Wage Survey Report, Personnel Practices Survey Report.
                                       Executive summaries of each report can be made available.

                                       REPORTS
                                       See Surveys.
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CHEMICAL DATA
Through the Design for the Environment Program, the
Cleaner Technologies Substitute Assessment was developed.
This document looks at the chemicals used in the screen recla-
mation process and provides a limited amount of chemical
data. This document also profiles alternative chemical systems.

REGULATIONS
SGIA provides information to the membership on regulatory
requirements as well as answers questions based on state and
local regulatory information.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SGIA, in conjunction with the Design for the Environment pro-
gram, has available a software program, P2/FINANCE, which
allows printing facilities to evaluate all major purchases against
environmental and safety and health considerations.  It presents
a total cost assessment approach to capital investments.

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
SGIA offers its members access to a variety of insurance
programs.
CLEARINGHOUSE
SGIA functions as a clearinghouse of information on technical
and regulatory issues affecting the screen printing and graphic
imaging industries.

WEB SITE
SGIA operates its own web site at http://www.sgia.org that
includes a bulletin board that can be used by anyone accessing
the web site. The web site also includes direct e-mail access to
all SGIA staff members.

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
See Financial Assistance.
NOTE:   All services listed are available upon request, for informa-
tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact service
provider.
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   E C  H N  I C A I   A S S I S T A  N C 1:   A I  - A - (J L A N C K
New York City Industrial Technology Assistance Corporation




A Not-for-Profit Organization





            |   •  Staff Availability—On site and via phone



               •  WorkshopsYTraining



               •  Publications—Newsletter



               •  Financial Assistance—Information
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:
        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        E-MAIL:

        HOME PAGE:
                        NEW YORK CITY INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE COR.
                        PORATION (ITAC), ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY SERVICES
                        UNIT
                        253 Broadway, Suite 302
                        New York, RY. 10007


                        Jeff Potent


                        (212) 240-6920


                        jefiR3ltecnet.oig
Fax:   (212) 240-6879
                        http://www.bug.com/oigs/itac/itac.htm
 PROGRAM TYPE
 Industrial extension service.

 MISSION STATEMENT
 Maximize the competitiveness of manufacturing firms operat-
 ing in New York City.

 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Industrial process engineering, management and operations.
 Also, expertise in industrial pollution prevention (air and
 water pollution and hazardous and solid waste) and energy effi-
 ciency engineering.

 SERVICES


 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 Assess company needs and provide technical assistance either
 directly, through the use of in-house staff, or indirectly, by help-
 ing client companies to identify, select and manage consultant
 and academic resources. The cost of ITAC services is partially
 subsidized through government funding.

 ITAC field staff consists of nineteen professionals providing
 on-site technical assistance services.  Of these, one field engi-
 neer provides services exclusively to the printing industry.
 Also included are four professionals composing the environ-
 mental and energy services unit of ITAC.

 WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
 ITAC routinely provides training and workshops on a variety of
 manufacturing topics. ITAC also co-sponsors workshops with
                                     other organizations to expand the range of topics and to
                                     enhance the effectiveness of these events.

                                     PUBLICATIONS
                                     ITAC produces "Compete," a quarterly newsletter.

                                     VIDEOS
                                     ITAC does not produce videos at this time.

                                     CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
                                     See Workshops.

                                     SURVEYS
                                     ITAC does not have survey information available to the public
                                     at this time.

                                     REPORTS
                                     ITAC produces company case studies and project reports.

                                     CHEMICAL DATA
                                     ITAC does not collect chemical data at this time.

                                     REGULATIONS
                                     ITAC provides information to its clients on environmental reg-
                                     ulatory requirements, in coordination with state and local regu-
                                     latory agencies.

                                     FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
                                     ITAC provides access to information on numerous financial
                                     assistance programs available to manufacturers. In New York
                                     City, ITAC administers the New York State Industrial
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Effectiveness Program which provides matching grants to quali-      WEB SITE
aed manufacturers to plan and implement a broad range of pro-      www.bugWoitf/ltacAtac.htm -General information on
ductivity improvements. ITAC is also establishing a revolving        ITAC services.
loan fund to leverage public and private capital to finance pro-
jects that will strengthen the competitiveness of qualified New       SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
York City manufacturers.                                       ITAC will ^t companies to select and utilize computer soft-
                                                            ware and hardware.
INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
ITAC does not at this time provide insurance assistance.

CLEARINGHOUSE                                          NOTE: AH services listed are available upon request, far in/orma-
ITAC maintains a pollution prevention library as a project ref-       tion on upcoming events or publications, please contact ITAC
erence source.                                                 directly.
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 TEC H N I  C A  L  A S S I S T A N  C H   A T -  A - CJ L A  N C h
Printers' National Compliance Assistance Center
An electronic assistance center
                   WorkshopsYTraining



                   Conferences and Expositions
                   Publications—Fact sheets and newsletter
                   Videos—Pollution prevention in printing




                   Surveys




                   Reports




                   Regulation—Information and regulatory assistance




                   Clearinghouse




                   Web Site




                   Software Programs
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        AGENCY/PROGRAM NAME:
        CONTACT:
         HOME PAGE:
                         PRINTERS' NATIONAL COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE CENTER
                         This is a cooperative project linking trade, governmental and university
                         service providers through a computer based system on the internet.

                         Gary Miller
                         Illinois Waste Management and Research Center
                         (217) 333-8940

                         Wayne Pferdehirt
                         University of Wisconsin,
                         Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center
                         (608) 265-2361

                         Gary Jones
                         Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
                         (412) 621-6941

                         Ben Cooper
                         Printing  Industries of America
                         (703)519-8115

                         Douglas Jamieson
                         US EPA
                         (202) 564-7041

                         http://www.hazatd.uiuc.edu/pneac/pneac.html
 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 All printing processes (i.e., flexographic, lithography, screen,
 gravure), multimedia environmental regulations, pollution pre-
 vention and waste minimization techniques.

 PROGRAM TYPE
 Regulatory, technical and pollution prevention assistance to
 state/regional co-regulators, printers, trade associations, etc.

 MISSION STATEMENT
 The purpose of the Printers' National Environmental Assistance
 Center (PNEAC) is to help printers reduce wastes and emissions
 from their operations while improving the associated environ-
 mental performance and compliance status of those operations.

 SERVICES

 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 Offer by early June 1997 a toll-free service for direct assistance
 by the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, as well as fax-back
 service for specific printing documents.
                                       WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
                                       Provide training about printing for regulators and technical assis-
                                       tance providers in 1997. PNEAC will develop and deliver training
                                       workshops at several locations on printing industry processes and
                                       environmental issues. Provide compliance assistance and pollution
                                       prevention training to printers by rebroadcasting "Green and
                                       Profitable Printing" video conference; coordinate with trade organi-
                                       zations and state TAPs to develop state specific sections; explore
                                       development of training packages for other topics or groups of
                                       printers (e.g., flexographers and screen printers), and offering spe-
                                       cial training sessions at national/regional/state conferences.

                                       PUBLICATIONS
                                       Identify needed environmental compliance and waste reduc-
                                       tion opportunities checklists especially aimed at small shops.

                                       Collect and maintain current list of contacts in technical assis-
                                       tance programs, regulatory agencies, and trade associations.

                                       Publish articles in trade journals and other appropriate
                                       publications.
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Develop comparative case studies that profile printers who have
implemented pollution prevention, especially looking for cases
where pollution prevention helped address compliance issues.

Develop "plain language" explanations of environmental regu-
lations affecting printers; review existing documents developed
by trade organizations, technical assistance providers and regu-
lators to identify printer-friendly summaries of regulations;
devise means to advertise the availability of these documents
and to distribute them.

VIDEOS
"Green and Profitable Printing" National Video conference
held on May 17,1996 was videotaped, and tapes and portions
of the course notebook are available for use by the general pub-
lic.  This three-hour video conference on environmental com-
pliance and pollution prevention for printers focused on  both
national and state environmental issues. The video conference
focused on environmental compliance issues and strategies for
smaller lithographic shops, and used video excerpts from the
"Green and Profitable Printing" videotape training series
(funded by the Great Lakes Protection Fund) to show how
some printers are already using waste prevention to reduce
costs, enhance quality, and improve environmental quality of
their operations.

CONFERENCE/EXPOSITIONS
PNEAC attends and participates in a variety of industry
conferences.

SURVEYS
To identify the needs of its clients and to assure that the
strategic plan developed by PNEAC addresses those needs,
PNEAC conducted focus groups with representatives from
small printers, printing  trade associations, and technical
assistance providers to determine their environmental infor-
mation needs and concerns.  Specifically, these information
gathering sessions were  designed to: (1) introduce potential
clients  to the services PNEAC would be offering; (2) deter-
mine what information products are needed  by different sec-
tors of the printing industry; and (3) determine how infor-
mation should be disseminated to printing industry seg-
ments.  Findings from these meetings are summarized in
Section II of this Plan document.

REPORTS
See publications above.

CHEMICAL DATA
Develop worksheets for calculating and tracking generation of
wastes,  air emissions and associated costs.
REGULATIONS
Develop "plain language" explanations of environmental regulations
affecting printers. Review existing documents developed by trade
organizations, technical assistance providers and regulators to identi-
fy printer-friendly summaries of regulations; devise means to adver-
tise the availability of these documents and to distribute them.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Working with Small Business Assistance Programs (SBAP) and
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) to provide
financial assistance information to printers needing money for
start-up and capital upgrades.

INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
Working with SBAP's and SBDC's to provide insurance assis-
tance information to printers needing money for start-up and
capital upgrades.

CLEARINGHOUSE
PNEAC Internet site and fax-back service act as clearinghouse
for printing industry information.

WEB SITES
The centerpiece of the "virtual" compliance assistance center is
an Internet web site, which has been established as an efficient,
accessible source of up-to-date information for technical assis-
tance providers, trade organizations, printers and others in the
printing industry. PNEAC is endeavoring to establish this world
wide web site as the foremost Internet doorway for environmen-
tal information for and about the printing industry. The web
site includes "Hot News", a forum for disseminating important
regulatory, environmental, and training information to the print-
ing industry. It also includes special pages on regulatory incen-
tives and regulations, pollution prevention initiatives and case
studies, and a list of conferences and other training opportuni-
ties.  In addition, the homepage provides links to other organiza-
tions with printing-related information, and also enables users to
access summaries of the questions and answers posted to die
PRINTECH/PRINTREG list serves.  The PNEAC homepage is
currently operational, though portions of it remain under devel-
opment as PNEAC staff update and enhance the services provid-
ed. The Internet address for the PNEAC world-wide web site is:
http://www.hazard.uiuc.edu/pneac/pneac.html

SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
Update CHEMLOG software and put a demo on the
WWW site.
NOTE: AH services listed are available upon request, far information
on upcoming events or publications, please contact service provider.
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     C H N
A  S  S  I S T A N C I:  A T - A - U I A N C E
Graphic Arts Technical  Foundation
Non-profit, Education and Research Foundation
                   Staff Availability—On site and via phone
                   WorkshopsYTraining
                   Conferences and Expositions
                   Videos—Waste minimization
                   Regulations—Information
                   Web Site
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        AGENCY NAME:

        ADDRESS:


        CONTACT:

        PHONE:

        E-MAIL:

        WEB SITE:
                        GRAPHIC ARTS TECHNICAL FOUNDATION

                        4615 Forbes Ave.
                        Pittsburgh, PA 15213
                        Gary A. Jones
                         (412) 621-6941
FAX:  (412)621-3049
                        GaryJGATF@aol.com


                    !    http://www.gatf.lm.com
 AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
 Covering all processes with strong emphasis on Litho and Flexo
 for regulations and compliance issues.

 PROGRAM TYPE
 Non-profit, Education and Research Foundation

 MISSION STATEMENT
 To serve the graphic communications community as the lead-
 ing resource for technical information and services through
 research and education.

 SERVICES


 STAFF AVAILABILITY
 Gary A. Jones, manager environmental, health and safety affairs

 WORKSHOPS/TRAINING
 Post Workshops
 Environmental Compliance Workshop (3 day)—This workshop
 shows printers how to comply with the environmental regula-
 tions that affect the printing industry including air emissions,
 community right-to-know, wastewater discharges, hazardous
 waste, and pollution prevention.

 Green and Profitable Video Conference—This was a live national
 broadcast to printers and schools about compliance and P2
 issues. The broadcast was developed as a part of the Printers
 National Environmental Assistance Center (PNEAC).

Future Workshops:
Environmental Compliance Workshop—3 day (same as above)
Green and Profitable Video Conference—(same as above)
                                      PUBLICATIONS
                                      Environmental Alert Section of the GATFWbrld Magazine

                                      VIDEOS
                                      Waste Minimization—The Green and Profitable Video set was
                                      developed through PNEAC to help lithographic printers iden-
                                      tify and implement ways to simultaneously reduce costs,
                                      improve quality, and improve environmental performance by
                                      reducing wastes and emissions at their source.

                                      CONFERENCES/EXPOSITIONS
                                      Cosponsors the National Environmental Health and Safety
                                      Conference for the graphic communications industry.  The
                                      largest industry event of its kind covering general and breakout
                                      environmental and safety sessions unique to lithography, flex-
                                      ography, gravure and screen printing.

                                      WEB SITES
                                      Own site—http://www.gatf.lm.com
                                      Included on other site
                                      http://denrl.igis.uiuc.edu/pneac/pneac.html

                                      SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
                                      Chemlog for printers—a user friendly, menu-driven program
                                      which provides the printer with a cost effective information
                                      management system for compliance requirements.
                                      NOTE: All services listed are available upon request, for information
                                      on upcoming events or publications, please contact service provider.
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