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June Livingston, REHSJune Livingston, REHSBERC SupervisorBERC Supervisor

Customer Challenges

1.Trouble understanding regulatory processes

2. Unaware of the permits required to start a business

3. Where to start and whom to speak with first

4.Unaware of resources available

5. Need help with compliance

•BERC was created in 1993, by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors as a free and confidential resource to assist with regulatory compliance issues•Most people want to do the right thing•Many are confused about the process

BERC

• Air Quality• Hazardous materials• Hazardous waste• Business license• Solid Waste• Liquid waste• Building• Planning• Zoning

Environmental/Permit Help

• Restaurants & Food businesses

• AutomotiveAutomotive

• ManufacturingManufacturing

• Home based businessesHome based businesses

• Dry CleanersDry Cleaners

• More…not limitedMore…not limited

By Industry type

By Issue

• I need a permit to….

• I received an inspection and need help with?

• There is this new law and I need help with?

• I am expanding my business, what permits do I need

• Who do I contact to get a…..

• Let’s say I have this friend…

By Issue

Certification CategoriesCertification Categories

2014 Award Winners

2014 SB Award Winners