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Call the Small
Business Assistance Office at 1-800-CUT-SMOG
(800-288-7664, menu selection 3,
menu selection 4)
(or you can call us directly at 909-396-3529)
If we can't help you, we will find someone
who can!
Our staff will show you the most
cost-effective
means of complying with AQMD regulations.
The AQMD Small
Business Assistance Office helps small business owners to comply with AQMD
rules and regulations through a variety of services offered. We help small business operators find out which rules apply
to their operations, how to meet AQMD requirements, how to keep records, and how to
obtain financing for air pollution control equipment.
We act as advocates for the small business owners/operators within AQMD.
Just give us a call and we will respond to your request ASAP.
If you need to find out which rules affect you or have any
other compliance issues, we provide free technical
consultations either on-site, by phone or at AQMD Headquarter on request. We
will help with permit applications as
well as provide compliance assistance.
If you cannot comply with
air pollution control laws, and you need temporary relief while working
toward a solution without being subject to penalties, you may need to obtain a variance.
We provide assistance to small
businesses in preparing for variance petition filings with the Hearing
Board. AQMD's Governing Board has authorized financial
incentives to help small businesses in the
region. We offer assistance in applying for a Dry
Cleaners Grant to help dry cleaners convert to non-perchloroethylene,
non-ozone forming, alternative
technology dry cleaning machines.
The AQMD fee review committee resolves permit fee issues between
regulated businesses and the AQMD. We assist small business
owners in filing for a Fee
Review request.
For city and county staff, California state law requires that business owners need to
comply with the applicable requirements of the AQMD prior to the granting of an
occupancy permit. This Air Quality Permit checklist will
help to determine what is necessary to obtain clearance from AQMD.
AQMD hosts various small business events
throughout the year
which provide a bridge for communication between business owners, AQMD staff, and AQMD Board
members. Please join us at these events, which are usually free of charge, and
give us your feedback. If your business needs AQMD
assistance,
please contact one of our staff for further
information.
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