Air Resources Publications for Small Businesses

The Division of Air Resources is responsible for implementing the federal Clean Air Act in New York State and develops and enforces air quality control programs for a wide range of mobile and stationary sources. Thousands of small businesses including automobile service stations and repair shops, wood and metal products finishing, apartment buildings (boilers), print shops, and dry cleaners are subject to the Clean Air Act and its permitting and pollution control requirements.

Since air quality regulations are complex and can be difficult for small businesses, without full time environmental staff, to understand, the State has established the Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) provided by Empire State Development and the Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) provided by the Environmental Facilities Corporation. Both of these services are, by law, free and confidential. DEC encourages small businesses to utilize these services to obtain assistance to comply with New York State's air pollution control regulations.

Small businesses will find the publications in the table below useful. Those available on the Internet are linked to the appropriate page. The publications not yet on the web are available by mail from the addresses shown in the table below.

NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP)
Publication	Description	Contact Name/Location
Clean Air News	A twice-yearly journal of technical and compliance information for small business sources of air pollution. Articles cover sector-specific compliance topics and topics of general interest to small businesses. Information about the activities of the Small Business Environmental Ombudsman is also included.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Choosing an Environmental Consultant: Guidance for Small Businesses (71 KB PDF file)	A 28-page guidebook for small businesses that need to hire an environmental consultant to help them address an environmental problem at their facility. Sections of the guide cover assessing your needs understanding the services that consultants provide locating potential consultants requesting and reviewing proposals from consultants negotiating and reviewing a contract maintaining a good relationship	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12205 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Surface Coaters: An Overview of Pollution Prevention, Rules, and Regulations	A 27-page multimedia guidebook for businesses that coat metal, wood, and other substrates; provides information about permitting and control requirements, and pollution prevention tips for this industry sector.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Graphic Arts: An Overview of Pollution Prevention, Rules, and Regulations	A 23-page multimedia guidebook for businesses that operate printing presses; provides information about permitting and control requirements, and pollution prevention tips for this industry sector.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Gasoline Transport and Dispensing: An Overview of Pollution Prevention, Rules, and Regulations	An 18-page multimedia guidebook for businesses that transport and dispense gasoline; provides information about permitting and control requirements, and pollution prevention tips for this industry sector.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing Factsheets: NESHAP Emission Limits Initial Performance Testing Under the NESHAP Ongoing Monitoring Under the NESHAP New York State Air Permits Recordkeeping Under the NESHAP Reporting Under the NESHAP Reporting Requirements for New Facilities Under the NESHAP NESHAP Work Practice Standards	A set of eight, 1- to 2-page factsheets that summarize elements of the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) that affects businesses with chrome plating operations. These elements include work practices, recordkeeping requirements, monitoring and testing requirements, and reporting requirements. This set also includes a factsheet on the requirements for these facilities to obtain operating permits from New York State.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Combustion Installations (Boilers & Furnaces) Factsheets: Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Using NYS Air Permits to Avoid NOx RACT General Permits for Small Combustion and Heating Units	A set of three, 2- to 3-page factsheets for operators of boilers and furnaces; addresses permitting and control requirements for these facilities.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Perchloroethylene Drycleaning Factsheets: Equipment Retrofitting and Phase-Outs for 1997 and 1998 Equipment Phase-Outs and Retrofits, 1998 and Beyond Leak Detection Inspections Multimedia Elements of the Regulation Specifications for New 4th-Generation Equipment Requirements for State Air Emissions Permits Recordkeeping Vapor Barriers and General Exhaust Systems	A set of eight, 2-page factsheets that explain New York's Part 232, the regulation for perchloroethylene drycleaning facilities.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Graphic Arts Factsheets: What registration and permitting requirements apply to my business? Do I need to register or get a permit? What printers are exempt from the minor facility registration? Why do I need to keep records? What information should my records contain? What VOC emission requirements must I meet? Do the Graphic Arts Controls apply to me? How can I implement processes and procedures that will reduce pollution? What is a common substitute used to reduce VOC emissions? How do I store and handle VOC's? How can I reduce solvent consumption and facility air emissions? Is There Anything Else I Can Do To Prevent Pollution?	A set of 12 factsheets for offset lithographic printers that addresses how to comply with New York State's Part 234, Graphic Arts.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Solvent Degreasing Factsheets: Definitions, Applicability, Deadlines Compliance for Batch Cold Machines Compliance Overview for Batch Vapor and In-Line Machines Overall Emission Limits for Batch Vapor and In-Line Machines Control Combinations for Batch Vapor Machines Control Combinations for In-Line Machines Idling Emission Limits for Batch Vapor Machines Idling Emission Limits for In-Line Machines Monitoring and Recordkeeping for Machines Using Control Combinations or Idling Emission Limits to Comply Recordkeeping and Reporting for Batch Vapor and In-Line Machines	A set of ten, 1- to 3-page factsheets that explain elements of the NESHAP that affects businesses that operate solvent degreasing machines. These elements include compliance options, emission limits, control requirements, and monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Guidance for Gasoline Transporters and Dispensers: Do these requirements apply to both gasoline supply (transportation) companies and retail gasoline stations? What requirements apply to vehicles? Are any sites exempt from all of these vapor control requirements under Part 230? What is submerged fill? Who must use the submerged filling process? What Is Stage I Vapory Recovery? What types of Stage I Vapory Recovery Systems are available? Who must have Stage I Vapor Recovery Systems? What is Stage II Vapor Recovery? What types of Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems are available? Who must comply with Stage II requirements? How do sites stay in compliance? How often should owners inspect equipment and what should they inspect? What is a good way to keep records? What is the final result of compliance?	A set of fifteen factsheets that contain information about the rules and requirements outlined in Part 230, which deals exclusively with transporting and dispensing gasoline.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
Ventilation and Vapor Barrier Systems for Perc Drycleaning Operations: A Guidebook for Small Businesses	A 16-page workbook on installing the vapor barrier and ventilation systems required by New York State's Part 232 for perc drycleaners in mixed-use locations. Includes information about materials, construction and installation tips, diagrams, cost estimates, and features of well-designed vapor barrier rooms.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
On-Site Technical Assistance for Clean Air Act Compliance	A brochure describing the SBAP's ability to provide on-site technical assistance to help small businesses comply with their regulatory requirements.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227
SBAP Web Site	SBAP's portion of the EFC website includes general information about the Clean Air Act, compliance information for business sectors, and many SBAP publications in PDF format for easy downloading.	SBAP James R. Coyle, Program Manager NYS EFC 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207-2997 518-402-7462 800-780-7227

EmpireState Development Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO)
Publication	Description	Contact Name/Location
If your small business bakes, brews, cleans, creates, finishes, or anything else that affects air quality, we've got good news for you about the Clean Air Act.	Brochure provides general information on New York State's Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Assistance Program (PROGRAM) free and confidential services.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 - A Guide for Small Business	Guide provides small businesses, small business associations, and other interested persons with a broad overview of the Act's major requirements, and the effects these are likely to have on the small business community.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
The Plain English Guide To the Clean Air Act	Guide provides general information on air pollution and a summary of the law and how it may affect you.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
Environmental Self-Audit for Small Businesses. A quick and easy guide to environmental compliance	Guide serves as a diagnostic tool for companies about to begin operations; businesses that have never examined their environmental impacts before; and firms that are about to move, expand or embark on a new business venture.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
A Guidebook on How to Comply with the Chromium Electroplating and Anodizing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and Brochure	Guides designed to give owners and operators of chromium electroplating and anodizing facilities the information required to understand and comply with the NESHAP.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
Guidance Document for the Halogenated Solvent Cleaners And Brochure	Guides designed to give owners and operators of solvent cleaning machines the information required to understand and comply with the NESHAP.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
Clean Air Compliance for Wood Furniture Manufacturers	Guide is designed to help wood furniture manufacturers understand and comply with the NESHAP.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
Clean Air Compliance for Consumer Products	Guide is designed to help manufacturers or importer of specific consumer products understand and comply with the national volatile organic compound emission standards for consumer products.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
Refrigerant Resource Guide and EPA's brochure Refrigeration, Your Business and the CFC Phaseout	Guides designed to help owners and managers of small businesses using commercial refrigeration equipment and provide information on regulations affecting the handling of CFC and HCFC refrigerants.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)
SBEO Website	The SBEO portion of the ESD website includes a description of SBEO services, publications information, news and events, financial assistance programs information, and links to government and industry resources.	Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) Empire State Development 633 Third Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 (800) STATE NY (782-8369)