Dear Compliancenetters -- I am passing on the following message that I received on another pollution prevention list serve.  Although, this legislation is only at the committee stage and still must be passed by both the full House and the Senate, it appears that the message that small businesses need compliance assistance is being heard.

Holly Lynch, Director of Environmental and Safety Programs
IPC
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From: 	Christine Twait[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 	Thursday, July 03, 1997 3:11 PM
To: 	[log in to unmask]
Subject: 	Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act

P2 Assistance Providers:

The Small Business Committee in the U.S. Senate marked up a reauthorization
of the Small Business Administration programs.  Included in this
reauthorization was a section that would authorize Small Business Development
Centers (SBDCs) to provide, among other things, environmental regulatory
assistance.  Section 502 of the bill gives SBDCs the role of wide-ranging
regulatory assistance. Specifically, part of the section 502 summary states,
"This section further clarifies the SBDC's role in working with SBA to assist
small businesses in recognizing regulations that affect their businesses and
to make counseling and support materials available on methods of complying
with these regulations. This section directs SBDCs to provide counseling and
technology development assistance when necessary to help small businesses
find solutions for complying with environmental, energy, health, safety and
other federal, state, and local regulations."  Full partnership with
existing, well-established resources for environmental regulatory assistance
does not appear to be part of the bill.

To review the reauthorization summary, click on the following
link: http://www.iwrc.org/sbnews.html
This link will also provide you with additional information on the Small
Business Regulatory Assistance Act, including proposed changes.  Any input
would be greatly appreciated.

Have a great 4th!
Christine Twait
Program Manager
Iowa Waste Reduction Center
(319) 273-2079



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