Office of Small Business Programs

DirRt Procurement

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

Minoril;y Academic Institutions

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OFFICE OF SrJlAll BUSINESS PROGRAMS (OSBP)

Mission: To support the protection of human health and the environment by advocating and advancing the business, regulatory, and environmental compliance concerns of small and SOCia-economically disadvantaged businesses, and minority academic institutions.

Statutory Authority

Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act:

~ Requires federal agencies with procurement powers to establish an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU);

> Specifies OSDBU Directors responsibilities and roles as advocates for small businesses; and

}- Requires OSDBU Director to report directly t~ the head of the 1geno;, 0 designee.

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OSBP Overall:

}> Publishes quarterly OSBP Newsletter

}> Maintains a comprehensive website for all four OSBP lines of businesses

):> Maintains a calendar of events, showcasing potential outreach opportunities ):> Provides a vendor database for businesses interested in working with EPA

OSBP Website:

WWN.epa.govjosbp

OSBP News: www.epa.gov/osbp/newsletter.htm

Calendar of Events:

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS DIRECT PROCUREfvIENT PROGRAI\1

The Direct Procurement Program: Develops programs to stimulate and improve the utilization of small business in the overall EPA procurement process and monitors and evaluates Agency performance in achieving EPA goals and objectives.

Statutory Authority

Sections 8 and 1.5 of the Small Business Act, as amended, create programs for ensuring that the following categories of businesses are given consideration in obtaining contract and subcontract opportunities with the Federal government:

.small Businesses

Small Disadvantaged Businesses Women-Owned Businesses

Sea) Businesses

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Businesse Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS DIRECT PROCUREMENT PROGRAM

Direct Procurement Program:

~Coordinates acquisition planning meetings

~Negotiates small business goals with SBA, and with Program Offices and Regions

~Publishes EPA small business negotiated goals and agency accomplishments ~Reviews all procurements over the simplified acquisition threshold ($100,000), subcontracting plans, and contract bundling in adherence with the FAR ~Conducts trainings and counseling sessions to educate small businesses on EPA process

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS DIRECT PROCUREMENT PROGRAM

Fiscal Year 2009 Small Business Achievements by Percentage Based on estimated obligations of 1.7 Billion

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-Since !!(a)s are SOBs. EPA. in essence, has a SOB g04I at 10.:5%

EPA Small Business Goals for FY 2010 and FY 2011 "-

Smail Business Goal has increased to 42.0%. the remaining goals have not bee!'! changed

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS DIRECT PROCURE1Yl'ENT PROGRAM

EPA Small Business Subcontracting Goals FY 2010 and FY 2011 Small Business subcontracting goal was mereased from 50.0% to 53.3%, the remaining goals have

not been changed .

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OSBP Counseling Sessions: www.epa.gov/osbp/regisform.htm

EPA's Agency Goals:

www.epa.gov/osbp/direct_goals.htm

Forecast of Contract Opportunities: http://yosemite1.epa.gov/oarm/oam/forecastdatabase.nsf Federal Business Opportu nities:

www.fbo.gov

EPA Active Contracts Listing: www.epa.gov/oamfptodfek1 rptv.pdf Simplified Acquisition Opportunities: www.epa.gov/oamfptodfpurcard.pdf

EPA's SmaU Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR): www.epa.gov/ncerfsbir

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The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program: Advocates and ensures that minority and women owned businesses are afforded the opportunity to compete for a "fair share" of procurements funded by EPA financal assistance agreements.

StatutorY Authorities

~ Public Law 101-549, November 15, 1990

To the extent practicable, not less than 10% of the funding for research resulting from the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 will be made available to DBEs.

~ Public Law 102-389, October 6, 1992

To the fullest extent possible, at least 8% offeCteral funding for prime and subcontracts awarded in support of authorized programs will be made available to sodally and economically disadvantaged individuals (within the meaning of section 8(a) of the Small _1Ii"'!' __ Business Act) .

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DBE Program:

> Publishes Agency's DBE "Fair Share" goals on OSBP website, and ensures that grantee procurement opportunities are known to minority and woman

owned businesses '

> Manages and monitors proper implementation of the DBE rule (40 CFR Part 33)

> Negotiates objectives/goals for DBE utilization (every three years) > Reviews and evaluates reports and recipients compliance with the DBE Program

> Certifies minority and women owned businesses

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DBE Program:

~Is a cross-cutting outreach, education, and goaling program designed to increase the participation ofDSEs in procurements funded by EPA assistance agreements

~Requires EPA grant recipients to make opportunities known and accessible to disadvantaged business enterprises

>Works closely with DBE Coordinators in Headquarters and Regions to implement the program

>Provides training to the Agency personnel and grant recipients >Meets with small businesses in one-on-one settings

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS MINORITY ACADEMIC INSmUTIONS PROGRAM

The Minority Academic Institutions (MAl) Program: Increases opportunities for minority academic institutions to participate in EPA activities. The MAl Program promotes outreach, education, and coordination for: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Asian American and PaCific Islanders Institutions.

Authorities

> Executive Order 13216 (June 6, 2001): Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs

} Executive Order 13230 (October 12, 2001): President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans

:> Executive Order 13256 (February 12, 2002): President's Board of Advisors on

Historically Black Colleges and universities= \_

> Executive Order 13270 (July 3, 2002): Tribal Colleges and Uni rs~·

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS MINORITY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS PROGf)-AM

MAl Program:

:> Increases opportunities for MAIs to partner with and benefit from Federal programs

:> Increases EPA's presence at M.AIs through recruiting, student mentorship, technical assistance, and assistance agreements

:> Seeks opportunities for scientific exchange between EPA staff and MAl faculty and staff

:> Implements outreach initiatives that strengthen the capacity of MAIs to provide high quality education

:> Encourages partnerships between M.AIs and small businesses for contracting and grant opportunities

:> Co-hosted meetings and conferences with Colleges and Universities t introduce Mentoring Programs and potential partnerships

:> Established Inter-Agency Agreements with Departments of Energy and Interi r bring MAl interns to the Ager;1CY

C()-~~'~:,g_a Greening Panel at the 2009 National HBCU Week Conference

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OFfiCE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGIRAMS MINORITY ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM

Through its MAl Program, OSSP:

~ Partners with MAls in EPA's peer review process and encourages MAl participation on Federal AdVisory Committees and Science Advisory Board

» Seeks opportunities for scientific exchange between EPA staff and MAl faculty and staff

» Toured University labs and research facilities to assess research capacity

:> Helps organize and sponsor research partnerships-end conferences

~ Convened the cross-Agency senior-level MAl Program Steering Committee to make sure Agency efforts with MAIs are shared

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS . ASBESTOS AND·St-.1ALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman (ASBO) Program: Supports the environmental and compliance performance of small businesses while reducing their regulatory burden, including the cost of compliance and the adverse impact on business operations through representation and collaboration.

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Statutory Authorities

). Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) Section S07(d)

" Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) .

)0 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002 (SBPRA)

)0 Small Business Regulatory Enforcement and Fairness Act (SBREFA)

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ASBESTOS AND SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

ASBO Program:

)0 Advocates on behalf of all small businesses in the regulatory and compliance arena for EPA

)0 Partners with state Small Business Ombudsman (SBO), Small BUSiness Environmental Assistance Programs (SBEAPs), small business trade associations, EPA headquarters and regional offices, the Small Business AdminIstration (SBA) and other federal agencies to reach out to the small business community and to provide networks, resources, tools, and forums for education and advocacy

)0 Hosts EPA Deputy Administrator/Trade Association meetings

)0 Facilitates meetings between EPA Program offices and small business community

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ASBO:

} Monitors the direct impact the Agency's policies and Programs have on small businesses

}Hosts EPA Deputy Administrator;Trade Association meetings >Facilitates meetings between EPA Program offices and small business community

}Glves direct access to technical assistance on ASBO and Small Business Environmental websites

>Prepares quarterly ASBO bulletin

} Monitors and reports on the overall effectiveness of the 507 CAM Programs

>Considers and presents small busness impacts

} Develops and promotes resources and tools to encourage regulatory compliance

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OFF!CE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

ASBESTOS AND SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

Website Resources

Small Business Ombudsman: (www.epa.gov/sbo)

Small Business Environmental Homepage: (www.smaJlbiz-enviroweb.org)

The Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman (ASBO) funds the Home Page to provide environmental compliance a nd sustainable business information focused on small business and to serve as a central point for the ASBO, state Small Business Ombudsman (580), and state small business environmental assistance programs (SBEAPs) to connect and share information.

Smart Steps Greening Guide: (www.epa.gov/osdbu/green-pubs.htm)

This small business greening guide is a step by step plan to help you climb the sta irs to sustainability. Learn about the benefits of going green; create a plan tailored to your business needs; read profiles of small businesses green success stories; access a comprehensive list of additional resources; and learn about EPA's free, voluntary programs that can help you go green.

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Website Resources

Action Initiation Lists: {www.epa.gov/lawsregs/search/ail.html}

Each month, EPA posts summaries, proposed publication dates, contacts, and other Information about recently initiated rules, giving the public early notice of upcoming regulatory actions. These Action Initiation Lists augment EPA's Semiannual Regulatory Agendas, which provide the public with updates every Six months.

Rulemaking Gateway: (http://yosemite.epa.gov/opei/RuleGate.nsf)

Serves as a portal to EPA's priority rules, providing citizens with earlier a nd more concise information about agency regulations. RuJemaking Gateway complements Regulations.gov, the federal government's main portal for tracking rules from all federal agencies, by providing brief overviews of specific EPA rules and additional ways to search rules based on the phases

they are in (e.g., pre-proposal, proposal), the topics they relate to (e.g., air, water), and the ~"""'L!.IIJ'OL'" they might have (e.g., impacts on small businesses or environmental juStice).

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OFfICE OF Sf'i'lALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

ASBESTOS AND SMALL BUSINESS OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

Website Resources

Regulations.gov: (www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#home)

Regulations.gov is the Federal government's one stop site to comment on Federal regulations. It serves as EPA's clearinghouse for materials related to EPA rulemakings and is EPA's offlctal . on-line comment system. On Regulations.gov, you can also sign up for emaiJ notifications so you can be alerted when a document (e.g., a proposed rule or a meeting notice) is added to a docket. All of EPA's rules have a docket on Regulations.gov.

Regulatory Flexibility Act/Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act: (http://www.epa.gov/sbrefa)

The RFA/SBREFA imposes both analytical and procedural requirements on EPA and other federal agencies. Analytical requirements call for EPA to carefully- consider the economic Impacts our rules will have on small entities. Procedural requirements are intended to ensure ~~,'"a,,1 entitles have a voice when EPA makes policy determinations in developing its rules.

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Office of Small Business Programs

Office of Small Business Programs Jeanette L. Brown, Director Kimberly Patrick, Deplity Director 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (MC: 1230n Washington, DC 20460

(202) 566-2075" (202) 566-0266 (FAX) Toll Free (866) 618-7870

ASBO Hotline (800) 368-5888 Website: http://www.epa.gov/osbp

Office of Small Business Programs

Direct ProC:Lir:ement

f"sbest:oS and Smal

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Ombudsman

Disadv",ntaged Business Enterprise

Minority Academic Institutions

Small Business Forum Sponsored by Senator Mark R. Warner and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia

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Mission: To support the protection of human health and the environment by advocating and advancing the business, regulatory, and environmental compliance concerns of small and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses, and minority academic institutions.

Statutory Authority

Section lS{k) of the Small Business Act:

}> Requires federal agencies with procurement powers to establish an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU);

» Specifies OSDBU Director's responsibilities and roles as advocates for small businesses; and

» Requires OSDBU Director to report directly to the head of the __ =', '. ;_. designee.

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OFFIce OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS DIRECT PROCUREMENT PROGRAM

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~Coordinates acquisition planning meetings

~Negotiates small business goals with SBA, and with Program Offices and Regions

~Pub[jshes EPA small business negotiated goals and agency accomplishments ~Reviews all procurements over the simplified acquisition threshold ($100,000), subcontracting plans, and contract bundling in adherence with the FAR ~Conducts trainings and counseling sessions to educate small businesses on EPA process

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OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS DiRECT PROCUREMENT PROGRAM

Fiscal Year 2009 Small Business Achievements bV Percentage Based on estimated obligations of 1.7 Billion

Direct Goal Achtevernents
Small Businesses 39.8% 45.8%
Sea) Businesses '7.5% '6.76%
Small Dlsadvantaqed Bcslnesses '3.0% "15.22%
Women-Owned Small Businesses 5.5% 4.96%
HUBZone Businesses 3.0% 2.37%
Service DiS<l.bled vete-an-Owneo Sma!1 Businesses 3.0% 8.93% 'amce 8(a)s are SOBs, EPA, Tn essence, has a SOB goa,1 of 10.5%

EPA Small Business Goals for FY 2010 and FY 2011

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OFFICE OF SMAll BUSINESS PROGRAMS DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program: Advocates and ensures that minority and women owned businesses are afforded the opportunity to compete for a "fair share" of procurements funded by EPA financial assistance agreements.

Statutory Authorities

~ Public Law 101-549, November 15, 1990

To the extent practicable, not less than 10% of the funding for research resulting from the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 will be made available to DBEs.

~ Public law 102.-389, October 6, 1992

To the fullest extent possible, at least 8% of federal funding for prime and subcontracts awarded in support of authorized programs will be made available to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (within the meaning of section 8(a).ef t e Small

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)0- Publishes Agency's DBE "Fair Share" goals on OSBP website, and ensures that grantee procurement opportunities are known to minority and woman

owned businesses .

»- Manages and monitors proper implementation of the DBE rule (40 CFR Part 33)

»- Negotiates objectives/goals for DBE utilization (every three years) »- Reviews and evaluates reports and recipients compliance with the DBE Program

»- Certifies minority and women owned businesses

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MAl Program:

» Increases opportunities for MAIs to partner with and benefit from Federal programs

);> Increases EPA's presence at MArs through recruiting, student mentorship, technical assistance, and assistance agreements

» Seeks opportunities for scientific exchange between EPA staff and MAl faculty and staff

» Implements outreach initiatives that strengthen the capacity of MAIs to provide high quality education

);> Encourages partnerships between MAIs and small businesses for contracting and grant opportunities

» Co-hosted meetings and conferences with Colleges and Universitie~ tq introduce

Mentoring Programs and potential partnerships ~

);> Established Inter-Agency Agreements with Departments of Energy and Inten r bring MAl interns to the Agency

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Through its MAl Program, OSBP:

» Partners with MAls in EPA's peer review process and encourages MAl participation on Federal Advisory Committees and Science Advisory Board

);> Seeks opportunities for scientific exchange between EPA staff and MAl faculty and staff

» Toured University labs and research facilities to assess research capacity

» Helps organize and sponsor research partnerships and conferences

}> Convened the cross-Agency senior-level MAl Program Steering Committee to make sure Agency efforts with MAIs are shared

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> Monitors the direct impact the Agency's policies and Programs have on small businesses

s-Hosts EPA Deputy Administrator/Trade Association meetings »Facilitates meetings between EPA Program offices and small business community

>Gives direct access to technical assistance on ASBO and Small Business Environmental websites

>Prepares quarterly ASBO bulletin

>Monitors and reports on the overall effectiveness ofthe 507 CAAA Programs

>Considers and presents small busness impacts

>Develops and promotes resources and tools to encourage regulatory compliance

Website Resources

Small Business Ombudsman: (www.epa.gov/sbo)

Small Business Environmental Homapaqs: (www,smallbiz-enviroweb.org)

The Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman CASSO) funds the Home Page to provide environmental compliance and sustainable business information focused on small business and to serve as a central point for the ASBO, state Small Business Ombudsman (SBO), and state small business environmental assistance programs (SBEAPs) to connect and share information.

Smart Steps Greening Guide: (www .. epa.gov/osdbu/green-pubs.htm)

This small business greening guide is a step by step plM to help you climb the stairs to sustainability. learn about the benefits of going green;. create a plan tailored to your business needs; read profiles of small businesses green success stories; access a comprehensive list of

additional resources; and learn about EPA's free, voluntary programs that can help you go green.

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Office of Small Business Programs

Office of Small Business Programs Jeanette L. Brown, Director Kimberly Patrick, Deputy Director 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (MC: 1230T) Washington, DC 20460

(202) 566-2075" (202) 566-0266 (FAX) Toll Free (866) 618-7870

ASSO Hotline (800) 368-5888 Website: http://www.epa.gov/osbp

VIRGINIA

Department of Environmental Quality

Small Business Assistance (SBA) Michael G. Dowd, Ombudsman

Patti A. Procise, Small Business Assistance Liaison

SBA Questions?

Call: (804) 698-4394 E·mail: osba@deq.virginia.gov

Or

Do you need a Compliance Calendar (Gas Dispensing or Dry Cleaners)? Need information on new regulations, or specific industry information?

Please visit the Small Business Assistance website @ www.deg.virginia.gov/osba

REGIONAL MAP & INFORMATION

Color Code Address Phone # Fax #
Valley Regional Office P.O. Box 3000, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801 (540) 574-7800 (540) 574-7878
Northern Regional Office 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, Va. 22193 (703) 583-3800 (703) 583-3801
VADEQ Central OffIce 629 East Main Street, Richmond, Va. 23218 (804) 698-4000 (804) 698-4500
Piedmont Regional OffIce 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Alien, Va. 23060 (804) 527-5020 (804) 527-5106
Tidewater Regional Office 5636 Southern Blvd., Virginia Beach, Va. 23462 (757) 518-2000 (757) 518-2103
Blue Ridge Regional Office 7705 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, Va. 24502 (434) 582-5120 (434) 582-5125
(1 Region - 2 Locations)
3019 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019 (540) 562-6700 (540) 562-6725
Southwest Regional Office 355 Deadmore Street, P.O. Box 1688, Abingdon, Va. 24212 (276) 676-4800 (276) 676-4899 Note: If you already have a permit, Regional Offices can assist in specific issues regarding Air, Water or Waste.