Many value-added businesses face regulatory and environmental issues.  Use the points below to help you prepare this section.

• Describe any regulatory approvals or permits that must be sought or maintained for the business to operate. 
• Is the business subject to ongoing oversight by any Federal or State regulatory body?  What are some of the key compliance requirements? 
• Identify permits/inspections that must be obtained for operations. Have you obtained these permits? 
• What are the current regulatory requirements and trends of this industry? 
• What are the environmental challenges facing the business. 
• What are some of the company’s primary strategies for dealing with environmental issues? 
• Are there intellectual property right existing or pending.

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