Agriculture Publications
Publications in industry: Agriculture
A training tool created for businesses and industries in Kansas that handle hazardous waste. It is designed to meet employee training responsibilities as required by Kansas Administrative Regulations
pdf version of current annual report
Explanation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), the information they provide on hazardous characteristics of materials, the OSHA hazard communication standard, and pollution prevention suggestions.
The Small Business Environmental Assistance program has developed checklists designed to help several businesses and industries evaluate and manage water-quality related environmental issues. The checklists assess the following: agriculture service centers, parking lots, RV parks and campgrounds, and veterinary clinics and fairgrounds.
The Home*A*Syst self-assessment program helps home-owners and home-based businesses evaluate their home and property for various pollution and health risks. Topics include home-based occupations and hobbies, animal breeding, auto service and small engine repair, catering and food processing, child care services, collision and auto body repair, crafts and jewelry making, landscaping, yards and garden maintenance, mobile cleaning services, photo processing services, property and building management, veterinary and medical clinics, wood finishing, and wood repair. It covers hazardous household products, environmental risk management, and how to create a plan for your home.
Solvent losses can be minimized through administrative controls and best management practices (BMPs). Keeping vapors contained, minimizing spills, leaks, and solvent use can lead to greater savings and reduced pollution.
The regulations affecting businesses that generate, transport, store, dispose, or recycle used oil.
Outlines the details of a rule authorized in 2000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Those affected include all providers, shippers, generators, and transporters of hazardous materials.
Information about potential to emit (PTE), which is the maximum amount of air pollution a facility can emit. Includes how to calculate potential emissions and how to limit the PTE.
Details open burning regulations and how to obtain open burning approval and local burn permits.
Describes the efforts and regulations Kansas City has made to improve air quality. Kansas City has been in “attainment” of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) but has nearly exceeded the ozone threshold. The vapor pressure of solvents is restricted.
Case study documents pollution prevention efficiencies achieved at Cobalt Boats, manufacturer of premium-quality fiberglass boats, over a period of years. Acetone is recycled on-site, saving more than $113,000 and 137 tons of hazardous waste avoided annually. Closed molding process evaluation is reported. Low styrene-content resins and low HAP-content upholstery adhesives are being used to help eliminate hazardous air pollutant emissions.
Case study on how Precision Pattern, Inc., a manufacturer of world-class aircraft interiors, prevented generating wastes and air emissions, saving money and decreasing their regulatory burden. Contact adhesives, painting, inventory control, lighting, and filter systems at wood sanding tables have combined to greatly reduce VOC and HAP emissions, save money, reduce hazardous waste generation, and save labor.
Information about requirements to purchase refrigerants for mobile air conditioning equipment.
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This fact sheet contains 10 tips every home- or business-owner should understand in order to help improve local water quality.
This series of self-assessment checklists helps agriculture service centers evaluate and manage environmental aspects of their operations with a focus on water quality. It includes information about environmental regulations which are common to these facilities.
AP-42 -- tables of air emission factors
gateway to EPA air-related sites
gateway site to KDHE Bureau of Air
summary of EPA information and links on RMPs
This series of self-assessment checklists helps veterinary clinics and fairgrounds identify, evaluate, and manage environmental aspects of their operations with a focus on water quality. It includes information about environmental regulations which are common to these facilities.
