Department of Environment & Conservation
Jim Fyke, Commissioner

Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA)

Environmental Publications

Contact Environmental Assistance

Lori Munkeboe, Director
8th Floor L&C Annex
401 Church St. 37243-1533
For programs on this page call:
1-800-734-3619 or (615) 532-0445
Environmental Assistance Contacts

OEA Programs

Environmental Assistance home
Education and Outreach
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Fleming Training Center
Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards
Radon Program
Small Business Environmental Assistance
State Employee Recycling Program
Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Takeback

OEA Resources

2008 Bureau of Environment Outreach Initiatives
Environmental Publications
School Lab Chemical Cleanout Campaign
Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3)
Tennessee Pollution Prevention Roundtable (TP2R)
What’s New?

Here you will find publications such as brochures, manuals, and reports that have been produced by the Office of Environmental Assistance. You can also find information or links to specific topics of interest.

» Small Business Environmental Assistance Program publications
» Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership publications
» General information and links
» Environmental information and links

Reduce, Reuse, Recycling

Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Publications

The Federal 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments required states to establish a Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) to provide technical, administrative, and regulatory support for small businesses. Follow this link to the SBEAP main page.

SBEAP Brochure - An overview of what the SBEAP is as well as how to contact us.

"Clean Air Act Compliance for Vapor Degreasers" Regulatory Strategies for Manufacturers Affected by the Clean Air Act Amendment's NESHAP for Halogenated Solvent Cleaners.

"Clean Air Compliance for Wood Furniture Manufacturers"

Drycleaners: Did you know? - An overview of Tennessee Regulatory Requirements for Dry Cleaners

"Flammable Liquid Users Manual" Regulatory Compliance for Tennessee's Flammable Liquid Users (FLUs).

"How to Choose an Environmental Consultant"

Landscaping, Gardening, and Pest control Storm water BMP brochure

New Federal regulations for Perc Drycleaners - a brochure to help explain the new regulations affecting perc drycleaners.

New Tennessee Stage I Vapor Recovery fact Sheet - A fact sheet on the new Stage I Vapor Recovery regulations and where to find help.

"Storm Water Best Management Practices Automotive Maintenance & Car Care"

TN Dry Cleaner's Multimedia Compliance Calendar - For environmental reporting and record-keeping.

Who Can Help Small Business? - A list of agencies and types of assistance.

Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership Publications

The TN Pollution Prevention Partnership (TP3) is a network of individuals, groups, school, and businesses of all categories. To learn more about the TP3, visit their main page.

Environmental Movement - Brochure

Green Office Guide - Number One

Green Office Guide - Number Two

Green Schools Program - Brochure

Green Shopping for Tennessee

Tennessee Pollution Prevention Partnership - Brochure

Think Green - Brochure

TP3 Program Guidance

General Information and Links

Here you will find general reports or information

Annual Report to the Governor and General Assembly on the Solid Waste Management Act of 1991 for 2007-2008

Additional Links:
The Tennessee Conservationist magazine - a bi-monthly publication created by the State of Tennessee. Contains articles of historical, environmental, or current interest.

Publications Available in Hardcopy Only

What Tennessee Do-It-Yourselfers Should Know about Disposing of Used Motor Oil

To get a copy of this publication, please contact:

Environmental Assistance
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
8th Floor, L&C Tower
401 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37243-1533
Phone: (615) 532-0445
Fax: 615-532-0199

Environmental Information and Links

Here you can find even more information on environmental topics as well as links to places either within or outside TDEC that contain useful information either in general or on a specific topic.

Multimedia

Containing fact sheets or links that cover multiple areas of environmental interest.

Environmental Facts and Ideas for projects

EPA Environmental Stewardship page A new webstie providing tools and information for pollution prevention and sustainability.

Green Building Resources page: This is an assortment of links and information about green building resources, contractors, architects, and more. This list is provided for information purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of any particular company.