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Pollution Prevention (P2)

Pollution Prevention Technical Assistance - EPA Region 9

REGIONAL PROGRAMS

EPA Region 9, Pollution Prevention Program
Services: Technical resources and financial assistance
U.S. EPA Region 9 (WST-7)
Waste Division
75 Hawthorne St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fax: 415-744-1680

Contact: John Katz
Email: katz.john@epa.gov
Phone: 415-972-3283

Contact: Jessica Counts-Arnold
Email: counts-arnold.jessica@epa.gov
Phone: 415-972-3288

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Western Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN)/ P2 Information Center
Services: Sector-specific P2 information, listserve, website, P2 roundtable and conference, publications, information on state and local technical assistance providers, and direct technical assistance
Contact: Donna Waldon, Regional Coordinator
Phone: 775-834-3675
Email: dwalden@unr.edu
P.O. Box 15225
Las Vegas, NV 89411-5225
E-mail:wsppn@westp2net.org
Web Site: wsppn.org

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ARIZONA

Sustainability Programs Unit
Services: Provides P2 and EMS planning assistance, supports partnerships, provides training, conducts on-site visits, issues publications, and maintains a sustainability website.

AZ Department of Environmental Quality
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Contact: Linda Mariner, Manager
Phone: 602-771-4294
Web site: legacy.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/p2/programs.html

Arizona Small Business Development Center
Services: Provides one-on-one counseling and customized training.

Phone: 480-731-8720
Web site: www.azsbdc.net/

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CALIFORNIA

Business Assistance Program, California Air Resources Board

Phone: 800-272-4572
Para asistencia en Español, llame 916-324-1503.
Email: ombudsman@arb.ca.gov
Web site: www.arb.ca.gov/ba/ba.htm

CalRecycle
Services: Provides technical assistance, training, awards, partnerships, and waste exchanges.

1001 I Street
P.O. Box 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025
Phone: 916-322-4027
Email: bzassist@calrecycle.ca.gov
Web site: www.calrecycle.ca.gov/ReduceWaste/Business/

California Environmental Protection Agency Permit Assistance Centers
Services: Provides business assistance with permit application and approval processes, compliance assistance, and referrals to pollution prevention and other business assistance programs.

Phone: 916-322-2947
Email: gobizpermits@gov.ca.gov
Web site: www.calgold.ca.gov/

CA Department of Toxic Substances Control
Services: Provides sector- and process-specific technical resources.

Contact: Karl Palmer
Phone: 916-445-2625
Email: kpalmer@dtsc.ca.gov
Web site: www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/

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HAWAII

Hawaii Small Business Development Center
Services: Provides dedicated  business development specialists, working to build thriving business communities and promote economic development across the Hawaiian Islands provide free counseling to new and existing small businesses, business research library, database research, demographics, and monthly Small Biz Newsletter. 

200 West Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Contact: Teryn Macayan
Phone: 808-974-7515
Email: info@hisbdc.org
Web site: www.hisbdc.org/

Small Business Assistance, Hawaii Department of Health
Services: Provides technical information and assistance.

919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Rm #312
Honolulu, HI 96814
Contact: Genevieve Salmonson
Phone: 808-586-4528
Email: genevieve.salmonson@doh.hawaii.gov
Web site: health.hawaii.gov/cao/

Pollution Prevention/Waste Minimization, Hawaii Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Boulevard, Rm #212
Honolulu, HI 96814
Contact: Travis Hiramoto
Phone: 808-586-4226
Email: travis.hiramoto@doh.hawaii.gov
Web site: health.hawaii.gov/shwb/p2/

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NEVADA

Nevada Small Business Development Center, University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business Administration
Services: Provides on-site assessments, product/equipment information, economic evaluations, and seminars.

Business Bldg, Rm 411
Reno, NV 89557-0100
Contact: Christopher Lynch
Phone: 775-834-3687
Southern Nevada - Email: nsbdc@nevada.edu
Northern Nevada - Email: nsbdc@unr.nevada.edu
Web site: nevadasbdc.org/

Small Business Assistance Program, Division of Environmental Protection
Contact: Jim Trent
Phone:775 687-4670 ext. 3015
Email: jtrent@ndep.carson-city.nv.us
Services: Provides technical and financial assistance, and on-site assessments.
Web site: ndep.nv.gov/

Business Environmental Program, University of Nevada, Reno
Services: Provides technical assistance, on-site assessments, product information, seminars.

Contact: Christopher Lynch
Phone: 775-834-3687
Email: clynch@unr.edu
Web site: www.unrbep.org/

Western Sustainability and Pollution Prevention Network (WSPPN)/ P2 Information Center
Services: Provides sector-specific P2 information, listserve, website, P2 roundtable and conference services, issues publications and information on state and local technical assistance providers, and provides direct technical assistance.

6100 Niel Road, Suite 400
Reno, NV 89511
Contact: Donna Waldon, Regional Coordinator
Phone: 775-834-3675
Email: dwalden@unr.edu
Web site: wsppn.org

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