Small Business Environmental Assistance The program helps Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules, reduce wastes and emissions, and reduce regulatory obligations. Its focus is on small businesses that are independently owned and operated, have fewer than 100 employees, and are not major sources of waste or emissions. Contact information: 800-657-3938 or 651-282-6143 or smallbizhelp.pca@state. mn.us. Small Business Ombudsman This is an independent entity responsible for reviewing environmental regulatory activities to ensure that they are fair, reasonable and appropriate for Minnesota's small businesses that have to comply with environmental regulations—independently owned and operated businesses with fewer than 100 employees. This is accomplished by receiving and investigating complaints, mediating disputes, and representing small-business interests during rulemaking. The ombudsman also works with the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program to provide technical and educational assistance, and acts as a contact for small businesses looking for financial resources. Contact: 651-757-2121 or 800-985-4247.
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