SMALL-BIZ@EPA
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE
SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
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Congratulations to Paula Hoag and Liz Pucci - EPA Bronze Medal Award Recipients!
Paula Hoag of the Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)
received the Agency's Bronze Medal Award in
recognition of her work and achievements as the lead
small business liaison and content writer of the Smart
Steps to Sustainability 2.0 Guide for Small
Business. Smart Steps 2.0 provides resources,
information and ideas to assist small businesses in
reducing their environmental impacts and was made
available during Small Business Week (May
2015). http://www2.epa.gov/resources-small-
businesses/smart-steps-sustainabilitv-20
EPA's Liz Pucci of the Office of Administration and
Resources Management (OARM) also received the
Bronze Medal as lead graphic designer and content
reviewer. Both Paula and Liz were an integral part in
developing and completing the Guide, bringing their team
work and leadership skills in sustainability, small business
and graphic/publication design together to develop a free
and updated, on-line small business sustainability tool.
In general, all EPA Bronze Medal Award nominations
should show evidence of truly significant and unique
accomplishments, quality work or projects, and should
exceed the person's or group member's normal
duties. Both Ms. Hoag and Ms. Pucci have gone above
and beyond in developing a necessary resource guide for
small business.
Please join OSBP in congratulating Paula and Liz on this
great accomplishment.
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Renewable Energy Powers Community
Resiliency
Communities investing in renewable energy
infrastructure and systems know that they will save
money on energy costs, but in the event of a natural
disaster or emergency, these systems can prove their
value far beyond a reduced monthly utility bill. This
was the focus of the Building Resilience through Local
Renewable Energy session at the recent Growing
Sustainable Communities Conference in Dubuque,
Iowa. While "going green" often is looked at from a
cost saving or positive PR standpoint, David Morley, a
senior research associate with the American Planning
Association, said these systems can help communities
get back on their feet quickly after an emergency,
whether it's due to climate change, a natural disaster or
a man-made event. Renewable systems are diverse,
redundant and often decentralized from the main power
source, Morley said, attributes that can help
communities incorporate them into their disaster
planning scenarios. Read more at:
http://www.sustainablecitvnetwork.com/topic channels/devel
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EPA, OSBP, Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman - Washington, DC 20460 - Phone: 1-800-368-5888

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NOVEMBER 2015
EPA Proposes to Reduce Smog-Forming Pollution Transported Across State Lines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is
proposing updates to the agency's Cross-State Air Pollution
Rule (CSAPR) to address interstate air quality impacts for
the 2008 ozone air quality standards. The proposed updates
would reduce summertime emissions of oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) from power plants that contribute to downwind
ozone problems in the eastern half of the U.S.
"This update will help protect the health and lives of
millions of Americans by reducing exposure to ozone
pollution which is linked to serious public health effects
including reduced lung function, asthma, emergency room
visits and hospital admissions, and early death from
respiratory and cardiovascular causes," said EPA
Administrator Gina McCarthy. "The proposed updates
support states' obligation to address air pollution that is
carried across state lines."
The Clean Air Act's "good neighbor" provision requires
states - or, as a backstop, EPA - to address interstate
transport of air pollution that affects the ability of
downwind states to attain and maintain clean air standards.
Under the "good neighbor" provision, states develop state
implementation plans while EPA plays a backstop role by
issuing federal implementation plans (FIPs) if a state fails to
submit an approvable plan. Today's proposal provides the
FIP that would apply if EPA's backstop obligation is
triggered. States may choose to have their emissions
sources controlled by the FIP rather than developing their
own plan. Specifically, the proposed updates identify cuts
in power plant NOx emissions in 23 states in the eastern
half of the country that contribute significantly to
downwind ozone air quality problems and can be achieved
using existing, proven and cost-effective control
technologies. The proposed cuts in NOx emissions would
lead to significant improvements in air quality for the 2017
ozone season. EPA is also proposing to adopt FIPs for each
of the 23 states in the event that a state does not submit an
approvable SIP. Read more on this proposal at:
http://vosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf70/78F8D7C6B80
1B81E85257F00005181BB
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EPA, OSBP, Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman - Washington, DC 20460 - Phone: 1-800-368-5888

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NOVEMBER
2015
New York's SBEAP Provides a High
Level of Assistance
The New York Small Business Environmental Assistance
Program (SBEAP) provides free, confidential technical
assistance to New York's small-business owners
to assist them in complying with state and federal air
regulations.
What does SBEAP do? They operate a toll-free technical
assistance hotline to answer questions from small
businesses, help determine what regulations apply to their
operations, and help them understand how to comply with
those regulations. They assist businesses with permit
applications for State Facility Permits or Air Facility
Registrations including emission inventories, air
dispersion modeling and compliance plans. They provide
pollution prevention suggestions in the areas of material
substitution and process modification that may alleviate
regulatory requirements. As needed, they conduct on-site
technical assistance visits to evaluate the site-specific
compliance issues for small businesses throughout New
York State in addition to helping new businesses
understand what requirements must be met upon start-up.
For more information, go to: www.efc.nv.gov/sbeap or by
emailing sbeap@,efc.nv.gov	
EPA FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES
SUBJECT: Tamarind Seed Gum, 2-Hydroxypropyl
Ether Polymer; Tolerance Exemption
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsvs/pkg/FR-2015-ll-
16/pdf/2015-29169.pdf
Federal Register: Vol. 80, No. 220/Monday, November
16, 2015/Rules and Regulations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency
ACTION: Final Rule
SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption
from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of
tamarind seed gum, 2-hydroxypropyl ether polymer (CAS
Reg. No. 68551-04-2) when used as an inert ingredient in
a pesticide chemical formulation. Lamberti USA,
Incorporated submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This
regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum
permissible level for residues of tamarind seed gum, 2-
hydroxypropyl ether polymer on food or feed
commodities.
SUBJECT: Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions
Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on
Various Commodities
http://www.gpo,gov/fdsvs/pkg/FR-2015-ll-
25/pdf/2015-29893.pdf
Federal Register Vol. 80, No. 227/Wednesday,
November 25, 2015/Rules and Regulations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency
ACTION: Notice of Filing of Petitions and Request for
Comment.
SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's
receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions
requesting the establishment or modification of regulations
for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various
commodities.
EPA, OSBP, Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman - Washington, DC 20460 - Phone: 1-800-368-5888

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SMALL-BIZ@EPA
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE
SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Risk Management Plan (RMP) Rule
Overview
Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act Amendments
requires EPA to publish regulations and guidance for
chemical accident prevention at facilities that use certain
hazardous substances. These regulations and guidance
are contained in the Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule
The information required from facilities under RMP
helps local fire, police, and emergency response
personnel prepare for and respond to chemical
emergencies. Making RMPs available to the public also
fosters communication and awareness to improve
accident prevention and emergency response practices at
the local level. The RMP aile was built upon existing
industry codes and standards. It requires companies that
use certain flammable and toxic substance to develop a
Risk Management Program.
NOVEMBER 2015
To learn more about the RMP Rule, Visit the
following websites:
http://www.epa.gov/rmp
EMERGENCIES
5-EPA
Report oil or
chemical spills at:
800-424-8802
Learn more >
http://www.epa.gov/pesticide-incidents/report-spills-and-
environmental-violations
http://www2.epa.qov/resources-small-businesses
251st American Chemical Society National
Meeting & Exposition
Theme: Computers in Chemistry
M
March 13-17, 2016

San Diego, CA
VISIT THE WEBSITE AND REGISTER AT:
http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/meetings/spring-2016/registration.html

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