Supporting Small Businesses: Compliance Assistance Office Overview
Providing a helping hand to small businesses to navigate environmental regulations, the Compliance Assistance Office (CAO) serves as an ombudsman established in 1998 under the Clean Air Act. Offering free and confidential services, the CAO assists businesses in complying with regulations, resolving disputes, and increasing understanding within the Department of Health (DOH) and other government agencies. Their efforts include facilitating communication, conducting site assessments, and offering training workshops.
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COMPLIANCE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE OFFICE OFFICE Giving small businesses a helping hand to overcome hurdles in Environment Regulations Genevieve Salmonson Genevieve Salmonson Compliance Assistance Ombudsman Compliance Assistance Ombudsman Hawaii Department of Health Hawaii Department of Health
The Compliance Assistance Office was The Compliance Assistance Office was Established in 1998 from the Established in 1998 from the Clean Air Act Clean Air Act Help small business overcome the hurdles they face in their efforts to succeed in business while following environmental regulations Serve as ombudsman when complaints arise
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE OFFICE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE OFFICE MISSION MISSION Provide point of access to DOH & EPA Facilitate information & communication exchange Increase understanding within DOH Investigate and resolve disputes ( Ombudsman )
Typical CAO Typical CAO Services Services The Compliance Assistance Office (CAO) is a one-stop, non- regulatory office that can assist small businesses understand and comply with environmental regulations administered by DOH CAO services are confidential and free of charge, and provide a point of access to government, facilitating the exchange of information and communication Act provide input to EPA on proposed rules that affect small businesses Conducting voluntary site assessments of a business compliance with applicable environmental regulations As a neutral party and mediator, CAO can help by investigating and resolving disputes, and increase the understanding of small business concerns within the DOH and other government agencies Work with businesses to remedy minor violations Give presentations and conduct workshop to business and trade organizations
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE EFFORTS BY COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE EFFORTS BY DOH S REGULATORY OFFICES DOH S REGULATORY OFFICES Small Business Assistance Program (multi- media, AIR, WASTE, WATER) Training workshops and presentations Brochures and newsletters Consultations Informational inspections Special Partnerships Loan programs Permit review and comment
HOT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL HOT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION REGULATION More restrictive air pollution rules More restrictive storm water control rules More restrictive drinking water rules New state Water Quality Standards proposed Increased hazardous waste oversight Increased toxics reporting required Contaminated lands ( Brownfields ) remediation Asbestos/Lead removal during construction/demolition
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS HANDLED BY THE STATE DOH HANDLED BY THE STATE DOH Federal Laws Federal Laws Permits & Regulations Permits & Regulations Resource Conservation & Recovery Act Superfund Toxic Substances Control Act Clean Air Act Clean Water Act Water discharges and runoff Safe Drinking Water Act systems Handling of solid & hazardous waste (includes transportation, treatment, storage & disposal) Clean-up of spills & releases Control of various toxic compounds, including asbestos and lead Smoke & dust pollution Community drinking water
CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION Call the respective office directly, if known Call the CAO at 808-586-4528 for referral or for confidential assistance Visit the CAO web site at http://www.hawaii.gov/health/environmental/cao Visit the various DOH environmental web sites at http://www.hawaii.gov/health/environmental
