The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is a cabinet level agency in the executive branch of Arkansas government responsible for implementation of the rules and regulations regarding the management of natural resources and protecting the environment of the state.

Boards and Commissions

In Arkansas'

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model of state government, the cabinet-level agencies assist boards and commissions who have an overlapping scope. ADEE supports: ;Boards *Liquified Petroleum Gas Board *Marketing Board for Recyclables ;Commissions * Arkansas Geological Commission *Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission *Oil and Gas Commission *Solid Waste Licensing Committee *Wastewater Licensing Committee ;Committees *Petroleum Storage Tanks Advisory Committee ;Panels * Nutrient Water Quality Trading Advisory Panel * Compliance Advisory Panel Of these entities, three have regulatory powers: the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission, Liquified Petroleum Gas Board, and Oil and Gas Commission. Various divisions and offices are tasked with enforcing the regulations drafted by these bodies. The remainder are advisory and make recommendations to the legislature or governor.

Divisions

Energy

Environmental Quality

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 Quality *Energy *Land Resources *Surface Mining & Reclamation Program *Water

Support Offices

*Secretary's Office *Public Outreach & Assistance

References

External links

Department of Environmental Quality homepage

US Environmental Protection Agency homepage
Environment of Arkansas Environmental Quality, Department of

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