Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is a cabinet-level department of the government of Arkansas.
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| Formed | 1949, reorganized 1971 |
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| Jurisdiction | State of Arkansas |
| Headquarters | 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118-5317 |
| Employees | Approx. 400 |
| Annual budget | $108,582,000 (2012) |
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| Parent agency | Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
| Website | www.adeq.state.ar.us/ |
Divisions
The Division of Environmental Quality (ADEQ or commonly DEQ within the state) is responsible for protecting human health and for safeguarding the natural environment: air, water, and land. DEQ is responsible for permitting and ensuring compliance with the regulations of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, which makes environmental policy in Arkansas.
It is governed by the thirteen member Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, with six members representing various state agencies and seven appointed by the Governor.
Regulatory Offices
- Air
- Hazardous Waste
- Regulated Storage Tanks
- Solid Waste Management
- Surface Mining & Reclamation
- Water
Support Offices
- Secretary's Office
- Public Outreach & Assistance
See also
References
- "ADEQ Organization & Personnel Charts". ADEQ. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
External links
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