Environment DEC
From the May 2009 issue
DEC Offers New Web Gateway for Businesses
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched a new web gateway, "Help For Businesses," on the department's homepage. The new gateway offers permitting guidance, promotes sustainability and assists companies in employing strong environmental practices.
Businesses can find links to other state business-assistance programs on the DEC web site.
"Help for Businesses" is a central point for information and assistance on environmental reviews and permitting, money- and energy-saving practices and cutting-edge technology. In addition, it also contains links to state business-assistance programs run by other agencies.
"Across New York State, we see evidence that businesses incorporating sound environmental decision-making in their operations and in the early stages of their planning are the strongest, most successful enterprises around," DEC Commissioner Grannis said. "With this new web gateway, we want to encourage this approach. Whether a company needs a permit or information on reducing the use of toxics, working with DEC early in the process is the best way to achieve a successful outcome--one that's good for the environment and for the bottom line."
