Environmental Issues
Permitting Assistance
Health Systems Protection Section is the business permitting and professional certification arm of Division of Public Health, standing ready to assist those desiring to start-up or expand operations in a number of industries as well as practicing professions within those industries. They include: Body Art, Cosmetology, Drinking Water, Food Establishments, Retail Ice Manufacturing, Non-alcoholic Beverage Bottling, Lead Removal, Pharmacy, Radiation Equipment and Technicians, Recreation Camps, Swimming Pools and Spas and more. For more information call (302) 739-4731 or visit the Health Systems Protection Section’s web site: www.state.de.us/dhss
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC) Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance Program is a central point of contact for general questions about permitting and other environmental requirements. They offer confidential help in finding the right people to talk to about permitting questions and pollution prevention. They also operate the Development Advisory Service (DAS) for projects involving more than one permit or branch within DNREC. Small Business and the Clean Air Act A Small Business Assistance Program is available confidentially through the Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance Program to help small businesses understand and comply with the requirements of the Clean Air Act. The small business Ombudsman/Advocate is the initial contact within this non-regulatory program, which offers: • Industry specific compliance information. • On-site visits to determine compliance status and if necessary, a plan of action to achieve compliance. • Input at the legislative level on matters that impact small business. Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control 89 Kings Hwy Dover, DE 19901 (302) 739-6400 Email at kfinch@dnrec.state.de.us Pollution Prevention The Department of Natural Resources Pollution Prevention Program has developed a series of Pollution Prevention Guides for various types of businesses. Because the most effective way to minimize losses associated with waste is to avoid producing the waste in the first place. Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control 89 Kings Hwy Dover, DE 19901 (302) 739-4403 Email at bpalmer@dnrec.state.de.us Web site: www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/P2/PPGuide.htm (Source:Delaware Guide For Small Business - DEDO)