| Formal Name: | Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel |
| Contact Person: | Joe Francis, Energy and Assistance Division Administrator, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy |
| Purpose: | The panel is responsible for the requirements of Section 507 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 Environment and Energy |
| How Many Affectable: | Not applicable |
| How Many Served: | Not applicable |
| Year Created: | 1990 |
| Year Active: | 1993 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | Neb. Rev. Stat. 81-1505.03 |
| Parent Agency: | blank |
| Number Of Members: | 7 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor selects 2; Legislature (Executive Committee) selects 4; Department Director selects 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 selected by the director with no statutory qualifications listed. |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Actual and necessary expenses |
| Term Length: | None identified |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: |
| Required FY 17-18: | 0 |
| Held FY 17-18: | 1 |
| Required FY 18-19: | 0 |
| Held FY 18-19: | 1 |
| Required FY 19-20: | 0 |
| Held FY 19-20: | 1 |
| Support Staff: | No |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared wDepartment of Environment and Energy |
| FY 17-18 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 18-19 Budget: | $0 |
| FY 19-20 Budget: | $0 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | None |
| Since July 1, 2016: | The SBCAP and staff from the NDEQ (now NDEE) 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 Panels 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 sponsoring or promoting meetings in panel member communities for NDEE staff presentations on various agency or regulatory topics. Members of the Panel have participated in NDEE outreach activities to highlight the SBCAP and the role the Panel can play in assisting the regulated community; continue to meet annually. |