Get the assistance that your business needs to obtain a permit or find out the status of a pending permit application. These resources will help you determine if you need a permit and what regulatory guidelines you should be aware of.
Obtaining a Permit
Activities you may need a permit for:
- Building
- Transporting
- Drilling, mining
- Water withdrawal
- Pesticide Business Registration
- Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
- Organics Recycling Facilities
DEC's Permit page has more information on other types of permits you may need for your business.
Check the status of your permit
Use DEC's permit applications (DART) Search to find out the status of a pending permit application.
Find the Environmental Data You Need
DEC provides searchable databases and geodata resources that can be valuable in finding the right site and running a business.
Land-use Mapper
Check out the Environmental Resource Mapper to identify our state's natural resources and to determine if lands are state protected. Obtain data on wetlands, waterways, endangered species, and habitats.
Free Compliance Assistance
Get free, confidential technical assistance from the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program offered by the Environmental Facilities Corporation. They can help your small business comply with state and federal air emission requirements. Toll-free hotline, on-site technical assistance, and seminars are available to help bring your business into compliance.
Environmental Support Office
If your business is subject to an enforcement action by NYSDEC and you have questions, complaints or disputes regarding that action, contact the Small Business Environmental Support Office (SBESO) at 1-877-247-2329. SBESO is a business advocacy program offered by Empire State Development. All assistance is free and confidential.
Check out the Environmental Resource Mapper to identify our state's natural resources and to determine if lands are state protected. Obtain data on wetlands, waterways, endangered species, and habitats.
