Related Web Sites
NC DIVISION OF POLLUTION PREVENTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE
This division offers free, non-regulatory, technical assistance on pollution prevention and waste reduction, to industries, business, and government agencies.
WEB SITE: http://www.p2pays.org
PHONE: 1-800-763-0136
NORTH CAROLINA'S SERVICES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
This office provides free identification services for all state licenses, permits, regulations and other approvals, for starting a business in North Carolina.
WEBSITE: http://www.nccommerce.com/en/BusinessServices
PHONE: 1-800-228-8443
To register your business in North Carolina:
WEB SITE: http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations/
PHONE: 919-807-2000
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION 4
The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment. EPA Region 4 is located in Atlanta, Georgia. It oversees eight states, considers regional needs and the implementation of federal environmental laws. This includes several environmental permit programs that have been delegated to North Carolina for administration and enforcement.
WEB SITE: http://www.epa.gov/region4/
PHONE: 1-800-241-1754
UNITES STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
North Carolina is under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers Wilmington District. It is responsible for investigating, developing and maintaining the nations water and related environmental resources, which can include the issuance of federal permits.
WEB SITE: http://www.usace.army.mil
PHONE: (910) 251-4511
UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
The Fish and Wildlife Service reviews federally sponsored, permitted, licensed, or funded actions that ensure that such activities have minimal effects on fish and wildlife resources.
WEB SITE: http://www.fws.gov/
PHONE: (919) 856-4520
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES
This site provides links to each state's environmental/natural resource agency.
WEB SITE: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/state.htm
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STAFF
WEB SITE: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/ehs/images/ehsdir2000.PDF
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS
This site provides a comprehensive list of various occupational licensing boards ranging from geologists, home inspectors and engineers to plumbing and refrigeration.
WEB SITE: http://www.nccommerce.com/en/BusinessServices/StartYourBusiness/BusinessLicensesPermits/
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Scroll down and click on Go to Business Licenses and Permits Table of Contents: see Occupational Licensing Boards.