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In order to obtain a food service permit the establishment must first be an approved facility. If the establishment is new, plan review by the Division of Environmental Health Protection, food Protection Services, is required. Information on plan review can be obtained from your local county health unit.
If the facility is an existing facility and you are a new owner, the existing owner's permit for the establishment is voided. You should contact your county health unit for information on how to obtain a food service permit. Contact: Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Environmental Health Protection, (501) 661-2171, www.healthyarkansas.com/faq/faq_foodservice.html
The Alcoholic Beverages Control Division (ABC) conducts a 4-hour educational seminar twice monthly. Applicants are required to attend before a permit is issued. Contact: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Alcoholic Beverages Control Division, (501) 682-1105, www.arkansas.gov/dfa/abc_administration/abcadm_index.html
Online application available at www.medicaid.state.ar.us/InternetProviderEnrollment/StartAnApplication.aspx
Call to receive packet of regulations. Contact: Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education, (501) 682-8590, www.arkansas.gov/childcare/dccregs.PDF
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA requires no licenses or permits; however, it does require the display of a poster describing relevant rights and responsibilities. Most employers must keep a log of work related injuries and illnesses, which must be accessible to employees. www.osha.gov
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA oversees all federal environmental legislation. It also has jurisdiction over the issuance of various permits and licenses, although this jurisdiction does not extend over all states for all environmental matters. To determine whether a particular business enterprise is subject to EPA regulations and whether the EPA or the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is the appropriate licensing authority, Contact: Region 6 Office, (includes Arkansas), (214) 665- 2200, www.epa.gov The EPA also provides toll-free hot lines to provide information on specific legislative acts and requirements. For general information about EPA requirements and about the limits of federal licensing and permitting jurisdiction, visit: www.epa.gov/epahome/hotline.htm
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for permits involving the waters of the United States. Often a 404 Permit or Wetlands mitigation permit is required in development. All applications or inquiries should be directed to the Corps of Engineers, New Orleans Office, (504) 862-2204, www.mvk.usace.army.mil/whatwedo/regulatedactivities.htm
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