EPA Small Business Outreach Practices Overview
In this introduction provided by Paula Hoag, EPA's Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman, the focus is on EPA's engagement practices for small businesses through programs like ASBO. The ASBO program aims to provide support, guidance, and investigate complaints when necessary, all while maintaining confidentiality and impartiality. Additionally, EPA's OSDBU handles small business procurement responsibilities, and the Office of Policy oversees advocacy efforts and SBAR Panels.
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Small Business Engagement: Outreach Practices at EPA The 507 Program An Introduction Provided by EPA s Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman Paula Hoag EPA Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman (ASBO) March 15, 2022
EPAs ASBO Program and Activities Inquiry Process and Confidentiality EPA s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Procurement Focus EPA s Small Business Advocacy Chair SBAR Panel Process EPA Program Offices Regulatory Development EPA s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Facility Data Overview
EPAs ASBO Small Business Engagement Serves the public and small business community by fielding inquires, providing referrals and assistance resources, coaching/problem-solving support, and investigating complaints when appropriate The ASBO strives to meet the 3 pillars of the ombudsman role, which is to serve as independent, impartial and confidential resource in advocating for a fair process at EPA ASBO s inquiry database and small business contact information is confidential (unless legally defined otherwise) to protect the complainant/inquirer
EPAs OSDBU: Small Business Procurement Responsible for oversight and execution of EPA s small business contracting programs, including acquisition planning, training, outreach, and monitoring of agency goal achievements. Small Business Outreach Tools Include: SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and SAM.GOV Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) EPA's Small Business Vendor Profile Database
EPAs Office of Policy: Advocacy Chair and SBAR Panels SBAR Panels led by EPA's Small Business Advocacy Chair (SBAC), along with Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Advocacy, and Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). Small Entity Representatives (SERs) provide advice and recommendations to the Panel. For each upcoming Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel, EPA posts a Request for SERs on their website, and in the Federal Register, in addition to working closely with SBA to locate small entities to participate on the rulemaking panel
EPA Program Offices: Rule Development Rule writers in each program office engage with small business through a variety of methods when developing a rulemaking: Coordinates with EPA s National Center for Environmental Economics, which serves as 1) Consultants to the Agency, 2) Linking Science and Policy, and 3) Connecting with Outside Experts on Priority Analytic Needs Hosts small business listening session events with the help of Federal Register announcements, ASBO/SBEAPs communication and invitations, trade associations member outreach Rely on communication and involvement of small business contacts made through previous and similar rulemakings
EPAs Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance To maintain contact with businesses that must comply with EPA regulations, OECA manages various databases which can be search by location, industry, company, registration number etc. OECA databases that can query facilities: Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) EPA s Central Data Exchange System (CDX) Envirofacts Multisystem Search NEPAassist Tool EPA Certified Wood Heater Database
QUESTIONS & OPEN DISCUSSION
ASBO Program Contact Information Visit our website epa.gov/resources-small-businesses/asbo Email Us asbo@epa.gov ASBO Hotline: (800) 368-5888 or (202) 566-1970 OSDBU Main Line: (866) 618-7870 or (202) 566-2075 Visit our website epa.gov/resources-small-businesses/asbo Email Us asbo@epa.gov ASBO Hotline: (800) 368-5888 or (202) 566-1970 OSDBU Main Line: (866) 618-7870 or (202) 566-2075
