LDEQ's Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) provides environmental regulatory assistance and information to small businesses and communities.
A small business is defined as:
SBAP operates in accordance with the Confidentiality option provided by the EPA Enforcement Response Policy, effective August 12, 1994, regarding Section 507 of the Clean Air Act. Under this policy, violations detected through assistance will be kept confidential.
Small Business Assistance (concerning grants, loans, etc.)
LDEQ's Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) helps the regulated community understand the environmental regulations that may affect them. LDEQ's SBAP does not issue grants, loans, etc., here are some other agencies that may be helpful:
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Small Business
U.S. Small Business Administration SBA Louisiana District Office (504) 589-6685
Louisiana Small Business Development Center 1-866-782-4159
CDX/NetDMR Assistance
The Small Business Assistance Program offers assistance with NetDMR. NetDMR is a web-based tool that allows facilities to electronically sign and submit LPDES discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) to the LDEQ. For information about NetDMR, click here.
The CDX/NetDMR Assistance Sessions provide assistance in two ways:
If you would like to suggest a session in your area in the future, please call the Small Business Hotline at (800) 259-2890 or email sbap@la.gov.
Helpful Links
Small Business Assistance Program Resources
National Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Flyer
National Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Website
Dry Cleaners Compliance Calendar 2022
Dry Cleaners Compliance Calendar 2023
Enviroschool Upcoming Webinars
Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permitting Information Video
Notification of Change Form for ALL MEDIA (Water Permits, Air Permits, Waste Permits): NOC-1 Form
The following forms need a resubmittal of the original form if there is a change within the facility, ownership, etc.:
Notification Form for Industrial Generators and Transporters of Solid Waste
State of Louisiana Notification of Hazardous Waste Activity Form (HW-1)
Waste Tire Generator Notification Form
Regulations
Bakeries, Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries
Chemical Formulators and Manufacturers
Creamatories and Funeral Homes
Decorative Chromium Electroplanting
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics
Ready-Mix Concerete Hot Mix Asphalt Plant
Shipyards and Surface Coating Operations
602 North Fifth Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Email:Marissa.Jimenez@la.gov
Phone: (800) 259-2890 or (225) 219-3963
FAX: (225) 219-3971