Enterprise Services

DEQ's Enterprise Services team guides Arkansas businesses through their environmental regulatory and permitting requirements, offering clear information and technical assistance to help determine applicable laws and permits.

Do I need an environmental permit?

Not sure whether your Arkansas business needs an environmental permit? Download and complete our Do I Need an Environmental Permit? form and email to Enterprise Services at ee.enterprisegroup@arkansas.gov. We’ll review your information and let you know which environmental permits or regulatory requirements may apply to your operation.

Looking for a quick overview? Download our Common Environmental Permits – Quick Reference Guide for brief descriptions of frequently issued permits at DEQ.

Other programs and resources administered by Enterprise Services

The Natural State Stewardship Program (NSTEP) is a voluntary stewardship program that provides recognition for organizations in Arkansas that excel in sustainability practices, the conservation of Arkansas' natural resources, or the advancement of education in their communities.

The Recycling Equipment Tax Credit Program, created by Act 654 of 1993, encourages recycling by allowing Arkansas taxpayers a 30 percent state income tax credit for the purchase of equipment used exclusively for collecting, separating, processing, modifying, converting, or treating solid waste or for manufacturing products containing at least 50 percent recovered materials of which at least 10 percent is post-consumer waste.

The Arkansas Recycling Markets Directory provides businesses with a list of recyclers in the state, including contact information and items they accept.

RENEW, a resource exchange network for eliminating waste, is a tool designed to help facilities worldwide exchange materials that would otherwise be disposed of.

Occupational Licensing Provision for Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses

The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to supporting service members, veterans, and spouses pursuing expedited or automatic licensing in Arkansas, providing a streamlined process and reducing potential barriers.

Act 135 of 2021, also known as the Arkansas Occupational Licensing of Uniformed Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses Act, establishes specific requirements for expedited or automatic licensing for uniformed service members, veterans, and their spouses. For more information, please click here.

Workforce Expansion Act of 2021- Waiver of the Initial Licensure/Certification Fee for Qualifying Applicants

Fees should not put a barrier on obtaining occupational licensing in Arkansas. Act 725 of 2021, also known as the Workforce Expansion Act of 2021, allows DEQ to waive the initial fee for qualifying individuals seeking an occupational license. Please click here to see if you qualify.