Given this scenario, it is necessary to look for other types of program results and feedback for an indication of OPP's performance. Anecdotal evidence of the program's effectiveness is always helpful, but it is neither comprehensive nor easily quantifiable. Thirty-eight, or 30 percent, of these surveys were returned. Video is the preferred medium for delivering industry-specific pollution prevention technical assistance. OPP outreach materials could be focused better to present pollution prevention options that may be initiated immediately.
Industry needs assistance in understanding environmental regulations.
Industry is very interested in financial assistance for pollution prevention, preferably in the form of tax relief for equipment purchases. OPP took action based on these observations almost immediately with the development of its first video, as described in Section III-C. Further steps have been taken since the time of the survey to expand OPP outreach efforts, to increase the utilization and usefulness of program products, and to improve the focus of materials that are developed. The pollution prevention legislation adopted by the General Assembly in 1993 authorizes the formation of advisory panels to assist the Department in administering its pollution prevention program. The advisory committee meets on a quarterly basis. The first two subcommittees have been charged with investigating additional funding sources that are available to the Department and other organizations interested in providing pollution prevention technical assistance services within the Commonwealth and at the federal level.