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In a continuing effort to provide quicker and improved permitting service,
the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has opened Small Business
Assistance Offices in each region.
Why should I use the Small Business Assistance Program?
The District has implemented a number of measures to simplify and expedite
the permitting process. The Small Business Assistance (SBA) program offers an
added dimension to our permit streamlining efforts by providing material
assistance to businesses that lack the resources or technical expertise needed
to obtain air pollution permits.
If you use the SBA program, you will deal directly with one individual who
will be your contact for all air pollution permitting matters, and you will have
access to an SBA engineer through our SBA Hotline. More
reasons to use the SBA:
- There is no direct charge for the service.
- You will get expert advice on air pollution technology options.
- It will save you time and reduce stress by providing answers to your
questions in a timely manner.
- You will have a personal resource on other air issues that might affect
your business.
- Permits are processed expeditiously.
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Who do I call?
We have three District offices throughout
the Valley, each with an SBA office to better serve you. You will use the office
directly serving the county in which your business is located.
A permit engineer and an alternate permit engineer, each with experience in
air pollution permitting, are available in each office Monday through Thursday
from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. After work hours, leave your name and telephone
number on the answering machine, and the SBA engineer will return your call
promptly.
To discuss permitting concerns, call the hotline or arrange to meet with the
SBA engineer in your regional office. The engineer will be your personal guide
throughout the permitting process.
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Who can use the SBA program?
Any business located within the Air District's eight counties -- San Joaquin,
Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Kern -- is welcome to
call the SBA engineers.
Businesses which typically utilize the SBA's services include dry cleaners,
auto body shops, printers, gas stations, and others requiring air pollution
permits.
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What kind of services will I find with the District's SBA
program?
The SBA engineers will act as your consultants, providing several different services such as:
- Assisting in the completion of applications and other forms
- Explaining applicable regulations
- Advice on selecting cost-effective compliance measures
- Obtaining technical information
- Providing information on loans designed to finance air pollution control
equipment
If the SBA engineer is unable to answer your question immediately, he or she
will conduct a search for the information and return your call or provide you with names of individuals who
would be able to answer your questions
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SBA contacts and phone numbers
Northern Region (Serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced counties)
Fred
Cruz
(209) 557-6446
fred.cruz@valleyair.org
Kai
Chan
(209) 557-6446 kai.chan@valleyair.org
Central Region (Serving Madera, Fresno, and Kings
counties)
Timothy Bush (559) 230-5888 Timothy.Bush@valleyair.org
Derek Fukuda (559) 230-5888 Derek.Fukuda@valleyair.org
Andrea Ogden (559) 230-5888 Andrea.Ogden@valleyair.org
Southern Region (Serving Tulare and Kern counties)
David Torii
(661) 326-6969 David.Torii
@valleyair.org
Homero Ramirez (661) 326-6969 Homero.Ramirez@valleyair.org
Steve Davidson (661)
326-6969 Steve.Davidson@valleyair.org
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