| Formal Name: | Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel |
| Contact Person: | Joe Francis, Associate Director, |
| Purpose: | The panel is responsible for all requirements of the Clean Air Act, The panel has four functions: to evaluate the effectiveness of the Small Business and Public Assistance program; to provide feedback on outreach and education methods provided; to review written documents developed by department programs to ensure the information is understood by the lay person; and to provide a liaison between the states small business community and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality. |
| How Many Affectable: | Potentially all small businesses that have emissions regulated by the Department. |
| How Many Served: | The panel serves all state citizens. |
| Year Created: | 1990 |
| Year Active: | 1993 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1505.03 |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Number Of Members: | 7 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor appoints 2; Legislatures Executive Committee appoints 4, Department Director appoints 1. |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Two are members of the general public who are not owners or representatives of owners of small business stationary sources of air emissions; four are members who are owners or represent owners of small business stationary sources of air emissions; one member is appointed by director with no qualifications listed. |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes, actual expenses. |
| Term Length: | None identified |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: |
| Required FY 13-14: | 0 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 1 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 0 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 1 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 0 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 1 |
| Support Staff: | None |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared w Department |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | 0 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | 0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | None |
| Since July 1, 2012: | The SBCAP and staff from the NDEQ have held annual meetings to discuss various outreach and assistance activities the Department conducts for the regulated community in Nebraska. During these annual meetings, the Department provides presentations and discussions updating panel members on environmental regulations; particularly those that may affect smaller businesses. The SBCAP members discuss the groups goals and objectives for the coming year, which is outlined in a required annual report to the Governor. Common goals include the following: Panel members act as liaisons with the small business community;When appropriate, provide input concerning any new or changing environmental regulations;Gauge the regulated communitys satisfaction with the Departments assistance initiatives;Provide outreach assistance to the Department by sponsoringpromoting lunchtime meetings in panel member communities where NDEQ staff can make presentations on various agency or regulatory topics; participating in Environmental Update workshops when requested, highlighting the SBCAP and the role the Panel can play in assisting the regulated community;Continue to meet annually |