ENVIROSCHOOL
A FRONT-LOADING CONCEPT DEVELOPED BY THE DEQ LEADERSHIP TEAM
EDUCATION + MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION = COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
The Enviroschool program at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is the environmental education outreach arm of the Agency that provides training for communities, businesses, and other organizations on a number of regulatory topics. The goal of this program is for the attendees to become informed about the environmental regulatory process and to maintain and improve environmental compliance. These workshops are open to the public. If you are interested, please feel free to register for any of our workshops that are posted below or contact us if you would like additional information.
2012 SESSIONS
Permits 101: Understanding the Basics
This session will give you an understanding of what permits are, the different types, and the permitting process within each media-air, water, and waste. Please register for one of the sessions below. Sessions are from 10AM-12PM.
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May 2, 2012: Baton Rouge: LDEQ HQ-Galvez Bldg., Oliver Pollock Room, 602 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- May 10, 2012: New Orleans: Yenni Bldg., 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson, LA 70123
- May 17, 2012: Lake Charles: LSU AgCenter, 7101 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607
- May 22, 2012: Alexandria: Main Street Community Center, 708 Main Street, Pineville, LA 71360
LDEQ Asbestos & Lead Workshop- May 23, 2012-Baton Rouge
The purpose of this workshop will be to provide a summary of the rule revisions related to Chapters 27 and 51 of the asbestos regulations (LAC 33:III); a brief overview of 3 proposed lead-based paint activities statute (Title 30:15-A) revisions (SB200, 201, 211) if they are still being considered by the legislature; note issues or concerns encountered by DEQ staff this past year, and answer questions. Registration is suggested. Click on the online registration button below. For more information, please contact Christopher Mayeux, Manager, at 225.219.0789 or Mia Townsel, Supervisor, at 225.219.1665. Workshop is from 9AM-12PM.
LPDES General Permits
This session will give you an understanding of water discharge general applicability, outfall schedules, and how the effluent limits and requirements are derived. This session will also include a basic overview of stormwater general permits and requirements and a preview of several new general permits. Please register for one of the sessions below. Sessions are from 10AM-12PM.
- June 5, 2012: Baton Rouge: LDEQ HQ-Galvez Bldg., Oliver Pollock Room, 602 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
- June 7, 2012: Lake Charles: LSU AgCenter, 7101 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607
- June 14, 2012: New Orleans area: Yenni Bldg., 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson, LA 70123
- June 26, 2012: Alexandria area: Main Street Community Center, 708 Main Street, Pineville, LA 71360
Business, Community Outreach, & Incentives Division
Post Office Box 4301
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Phone: 225-219-0877 |