r H? EPA New Eoglaods Small Business First Stop Environmental Homepage www.epa. uv/re IuQ1/sIewiii/i aIIIuzIiess/ - . ------- Why Was the First Stop Homepage Developed? During our research, small business owners and assistance providers told us that they needed A one stop source of environmental information An easy way to find contacts An extensive collection of compliance assistance, pol- lution prevention, and other environmental materials In response, we developed the EPA New England Region First Slop Environmental Homepage. It allows the user to quickly locate small business environ- mental information in many areas. The information is provided under easy to follow categories and topics with links to various websites. It is a useful tool for small business owners or assistance providers who are looking for environmental help. ------- How Can the First Stop Homepage Help You? The information provided under the links can help you in many ways. Here are some examples: A Complying with laws, statutes and regulations: In addition to many full text copies, you can find summaries and guides which can make it easier to understand small business environmental responsibilities. Also, you can find proven operating control practices you can implement. A Solving Technical Problems: This can be an easy way to find experts with experi- ence in dealing with problems similar to what you may face and who could offer a resolution. YOU may also locate written information on how similar problems were resolved A Preventing Pollution You can learn about equipment, products, and services which can show you how to prevent or reduce waste on natural resources such as raw materials, energy, water and land. A Saving Time and Resources: You can find numerous proven environmental tips, tools, and techniques for your small business. Avoid spending extra time creating business environmental control products that are similar or duplicates of existing ones. T jj reiIiiI1f tewarV im ulibusiness ------- WBI flD f a J i ? There are three main sections you can link into: ® EPA New England ‘S New England state environmental agencies € EPA Headquarters Under these categories you will find links to websites. These links are organized to help you easily find small business environmental information in such areas as: A Pollution Prevention A Laws and Regulations A Compliance A Contacts for Help A Financial Assistance A New Technologies A Incentive Policy A Management Practices A Support Organizations A Calendar of Events A Support Programs A Publications and Tools ------- WUM n ñ M The website can be found at: N www.epa.gov/regionOl/ steward/s malibusi ness ! You can also access the website from the EPA New England Region’s Homepage at: http ://www. epa. gov/reg ionO 1! Contact our regional Small Business Team at any time. We are available to answer any questions or comments on any environmental topic including laws, statutes, and regulations. N e-mail: rlweb.mail@epa.gov N fax: 617-918-1809 N phone: 617-918-1836 New England Office 01 Assistance And Pollution Prevention 1 congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 021 14 ------- |