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a. The Waste Programs in the Office of Land Resources conducted a …
a. The Waste Programs in the Office of Land Resources conducted a LEAN/Value Stream Mapping Process to evaluate and improve the RCRA Subtitle C Permit Application Administrative Completeness Process.
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b. The Arkansas DEQ is undergoing a reorganization which is designed …
b. The Arkansas DEQ is undergoing a reorganization which is designed to realize multiple internal efficiencies, including consolidated resource savings and increased inter-divisional cooperation. The goals with restructuring include streamlining work processes and making the Department even more responsive to those it serves. The Arkansas DEQ will continue to evaluate its organization to seek opportunities to operate more efficiently and effectively.
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c. The Complaints app allows Arkansans to report environmental hazards …
c. The Complaints app allows Arkansans to report environmental hazards in real time using there smartphone. To file a complaint, you must provide a Complaint Type (Air, Hazardous Waste, Water, unknown, etc.), and a description of the potential violation. Users also need to provide the county, and the location or driving directions. Users will also be able to add photos of the potential hazard. Photos taken within the ADEQ app will be geotagged with GPS coordinates if GPS location services are enabled on the device. Contact information may be provided, but it is not required. Users will be able to review all complaint information prior to submission. When submitted, the system sends the complaint information, including picture information to the appropriate enforcement inspector. ADEQ received an award from the ECOS Executive Committee as a 2015 State Program Innovation Award winner.
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d. The average days required to process Air Permit Applications at …
d. The average days required to process Air Permit Applications at the Arkansas DEQ were significantly reduced in 2015. For Title V Permit Applications the average processing days were reduced by 209 days (34.9%). For Minor Permit Applications the average processing days were reduced by 139 days (54.5%). This significant reduction can be attributed to a concerted effort and focus by the Air Permitting staff and Air Division management. An electronic system of tracking the processing steps also aided in the processing time reduction.