Small Business Technical Assistance

PPIC uses the RCRA/Superfund and Small Business Ombudsman Hotlines as well as a PPIC technical assistance line to answer pollution-prevention questions, access information in the PPIC, and assist in document ordering and searches. To access PPIC by telephone, call ... 

Assists state and local air pollution control agencies and EPA regional offices with technical matters pertaining to health, exposure, and risk assessment of air pollutants. Services are also extended to the general public, small businesses and international agencies. Thursday 8 00 a.m. to 5 00p.m., EST Friday 8 00 a.m. to 4p.m., EST. 

Thirdly, engaging small-scale producers in rural areas living within the most deficient populations is vital. The formation of business alliances and associations, particularly among small-scale producers, is one way to strengthen quality and improve sales. Collectively, these associations may purchase potassium iodate and package iodized salt at a more efficient scale. Technical assistance and equipment from public and private partners would assure a quality product reaches a larger number of people. 

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