Environmental Protection Agency FAQs

Do I need an Environmental Permit for my business?

Permits for business are usually administered at the state or local level. Contact your State Small Business Assistance Program or your State Environmental Agency for assistance with this matter.

How do I register a pesticide?

EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs has prepared a Pesticide Registration Kit. Additional information about this kit and other pesticide registration is available here.

Where can I find TRI (Toxic Release Inventory) data?

Visit EPA's Toxics Release Inventory Program. The EPCRA Hotline answers TRI-related questions. The EPCRA Hotline toll free number is: (800) 424-9346. For callers in the DC area, please call (703) 412-9810; TDD is (800) 553-7672.

How can I report an environmental emergency?

Environmental emergencies such as oil and chemical spills should be reported immediately to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802. For more information on environmental emergencies, visit EPA's Concerned Citizens' Environmental Emergencies page.

How can I submit a comment on proposed environmental regulations?

Comments on proposed rules should be submitted to the EPA docket for the regulatory area that oversees the rule. Many dockets accept comments via e-mail. Consult our list of EPA dockets for the address, telephone number, and e-mail address for the docket you may wish to contact.

Where can I get information on loans, grants, financial and paperwork assistance, and startup advice for starting a new business?

You can access this information on the U.S. Small Business Administration's local resources site.

Is it okay for me to link to the EPA website from my website?

The EPA is happy to have anyone link to our site from personal or organizational websites, as long as EPA endorsement or approval is not implied. For the same reason, we do not provide links from our site back to yours.