Official bodies for tree work in United States
Official bodies and official schemes in the United States that matter to tree workers, grouped by what they do. Each row links to the body's own page.
Checked against the sources at the bottom of this page on October 8, 2026. Rules, fees and pay change: the source has the last word.
This page reports what the official source says. It is not legal advice: ask the office named here.
On this page
- Workplace safety regulators
- Workers' compensation and injury cover
- Licences for tree work and felling
- Pesticide licensing
- Plant health and biosecurity
- Plant disease and insect diagnostic labs
- Forestry and urban forestry
- Utility tree work and vegetation management
- Qualifications and apprenticeships
- Standards bodies
- Underground utility locate centres
- Emergency management and civil defence
- Business registration and company registries
- Tax offices
Workplace safety regulators
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) | Whole country | Federal research institute that studies work injuries and makes recommendations for preventing them. |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Whole country | Sets and enforces workplace safety standards for most private employers and runs training and outreach, with state plans in many states. |
| Tree Care, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Whole country | Federal workplace safety regulator for private employers in states without their own plan; its tree care pages cover hazards and standards in tree work. |
| Wage and Hour Division, US Department of Labor | Whole country | Federal agency that investigates complaints and enforces federal labor laws on wages and leave. |
| Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Section (AKOSH), Alaska Department of Labor | Alaska | Alaska's OSHA-approved state plan for workplace safety, which also covers state and local government workers. |
| Cal/OSHA, Division of Occupational Safety and Health | California | California's OSHA-approved state plan for private and public workplaces. |
| Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH) | Hawaii | Hawaii's OSHA-approved state plan for private and public workplaces. |
| Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) | Indiana | Indiana's OSHA-approved state plan for private and public employers. |
| Iowa OSHA (IOSHA), Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing | Iowa | Iowa's OSHA-approved state plan for workplace safety, with free consultation for employers. |
| Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program, Education and Labor Cabinet | Kentucky | Kentucky's OSHA-approved state plan for workplace safety. |
| Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), Division of Labor and Industry | Maryland | Maryland's OSHA-approved state plan for private and public workplaces. |
| Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health (MNOSHA), Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Minnesota | Minnesota's OSHA-approved state plan, which protects workers at private and public worksites. |
| Nevada Occupational Safety & Health Administration (Nevada OSHA), Division of Industrial Relations | Nevada | Nevada's own workplace safety agency; its page takes accident and fatality reports, hazard reports and whistleblower complaints and lists enforcement programs. |
| New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH), Department of Health | New Jersey | Develops and enforces job safety rules for public employees. |
| New York State Department of Labor, Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH) | New York | Enforces job safety standards for public employees. |
| North Carolina Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Division | North Carolina | North Carolina's own workplace safety division; its page names reducing workplace fatalities as an initiative. |
| Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (Oregon OSHA) | Oregon | Oregon's own workplace safety agency; its page takes fatality and serious injury reports, complaints and consultation requests. |
| South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Administration (SC OSHA) | South Carolina | South Carolina's own workplace safety agency, a state plan under federal OSHA. |
| Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) | Tennessee | Tennessee's own workplace safety agency, covering outreach, consultation and enforcement. |
| Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division (Utah Labor Commission) | Utah | Utah's own workplace safety division; its page takes consultation requests, complaints and accident reports. |
| Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA) | Vermont | Vermont's own workplace safety agency; its page covers employee rights, employer responsibilities and compliance assistance. |
| Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) | Virginia | Virginia's own workplace safety agency; its page describes how hazard complaints from employees reach VOSH. |
| Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Safety & Health (DOSH) | Washington | Washington's own workplace safety agency, working with employers and workers to prevent injuries and illness. |
| Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, OSHA | Wyoming | Wyoming's state OSHA team, which administers rules aimed at preventing accidents and occupational diseases; its page lists injury reporting requirements. |
Workers' compensation and injury cover
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation Division, Alabama Department of Labor | Alabama | Makes sure injured Alabama workers get compensation benefits and necessary medical care. |
| Division of Workers' Compensation, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Alaska | Runs the Alaska system that makes employers pay medical and disability benefits for work injuries. |
| Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission | Arkansas | Arkansas state agency for workers' compensation claims and employer cover. |
| Division of Workers' Compensation, California Department of Industrial Relations | California | Administers California's workers' compensation system for injured workers and employers. |
| Division of Workers' Compensation, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment | Colorado | Colorado division for workers' compensation cover and claims for injured workers. |
| Workers' Compensation Commission (Connecticut) | Connecticut | Administers Connecticut's workers' compensation laws and works to resolve claim disputes. |
| Division of Industrial Affairs, Delaware Department of Labor | Delaware | Delaware division that handles workers' compensation along with worker safety and wage and hour rules. |
| Office of Workers' Compensation, DC Department of Employment Services | District of Columbia | Takes work injury reports and claims from private-sector employees in the District. |
| Division of Workers' Compensation, Florida Department of Financial Services | Florida | Florida division for workers' compensation cover and claims. |
| State Board of Workers' Compensation (Georgia) | Georgia | Georgia state board for workers' compensation claims and employer cover. |
| Disability Compensation Division, Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations | Hawaii | Administers Hawaii's work injury compensation for injured workers. |
| Idaho Industrial Commission | Idaho | Regulates workers' compensation in Idaho, including companies licensed to issue workers' compensation policies. |
| Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission | Illinois | Illinois state commission for workers' compensation, with resources for employees, employers and attorneys. |
| Worker's Compensation Board of Indiana | Indiana | Resolves work injury compensation disputes between injured Indiana workers and employers. |
| Workers' Compensation, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing | Iowa | Iowa's workers' compensation division, with an employer cover database and injury report filing. |
| Department of Workers' Claims, Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet | Kentucky | Administers Kentucky work injury claims and compliance with the workers' compensation law. |
| Office of Workers' Compensation, Louisiana Works | Louisiana | Louisiana office for workers' compensation claims and employer cover. |
| Maine Workers' Compensation Board | Maine | Maine board for workers' compensation claims and employer cover. |
| Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission | Maryland | Maryland commission for workers' compensation claims and employer cover. |
| Department of Industrial Accidents | Massachusetts | Oversees the Massachusetts workers' compensation system. |
| Workers' Compensation, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Minnesota | Minnesota's workers' compensation office, with claim access for injured workers. |
| Division of Workers' Compensation, Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations | Missouri | Works to see injured Missouri workers get the benefits the workers' compensation law gives them. |
| Montana Workers' Compensation Claims Assistance (Department of Labor & Industry) | Montana | Regulates the insurers that cover Montana workers and helps injured workers and employers with claims under the Workers' Compensation Act. |
| Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court | Nebraska | State court for Nebraska workers' compensation; its worker FAQ explains who is covered, choosing a doctor and filing a petition with the court. |
| Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, Workers' Compensation Section | Nevada | Nevada's state workers' compensation section; its page covers injured worker information, appeal rights and claim reopening, with a separate section for insurers. |
| New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Workers' Compensation | New Jersey | State workers' compensation division; its page explains the insurance businesses must carry and the process for reporting a workplace injury. |
| New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration | New Mexico | State agency that helps workers and employers with work injuries and coverage. |
| New York State Workers' Compensation Board | New York | New York's state workers' compensation board; its page links to claim filing and to a check on whether an employer has coverage. |
| North Carolina Industrial Commission | North Carolina | State commission that administers workers' compensation claims under Chapter 97 of the General Statutes. |
| North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance | North Dakota | North Dakota's Workforce Safety & Insurance; its page covers reporting an injury and applying for employer coverage. |
| Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation | Ohio | Ohio's workers' compensation bureau, which pays medical benefits and lost wages to employees hurt or made ill on the job; its page covers filing a claim and applying for coverage. |
| Oregon Workers' Compensation Division | Oregon | State division regulating the workers' compensation system and claims. |
| Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Workers' Compensation | Pennsylvania | State workers' compensation bureau for claims, coverage and fee schedules. |
| South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission | South Carolina | South Carolina's workers' compensation commission; its page links to regulations and compensation and mileage rates. |
| South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation, Workers' Compensation | South Dakota | State workers' compensation division with coverage, rates, mediation and fraud pages. |
| Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation | Tennessee | Administers the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Law. |
| Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation | Texas | State workers' compensation division, which also offers free and low-cost workplace safety classes including OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour. |
| Utah Labor Commission, Industrial Accidents Division | Utah | Administers the Workers' Compensation Act and enforces coverage. |
| Vermont Department of Labor, Workers' Compensation | Vermont | State workers' compensation unit. |
| Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission | Virginia | State commission with pages for injured workers on their rights, the claims process and benefits. |
| Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Claims | Washington | State agency whose claims page explains that workers' compensation pays for medical care for work injuries and illnesses. |
| West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner | West Virginia | The insurance regulator whose workers' compensation pages cover claims handling by carriers and self-insured employers in West Virginia. |
| Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Worker's Compensation | Wisconsin | State workers' compensation division; its page says hearings and other adjudicatory functions moved to it on January 1, 2026. |
| Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Workers' Compensation | Wyoming | Wyoming's state workers' compensation division, with guides for claimants and employers and the PIERS claim resource system. |
Licences for tree work and felling
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor classification, Contractors State License Board | California | Contractors State License Board's license classification, open to applicants from January 2024, for tree and palm contractors in California. |
| Commercial Arborist License, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | Connecticut | State license for persons advertising, soliciting or contracting to do arboriculture in Connecticut. |
| Arborist Licensing, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry | Louisiana | State arborist licensing, exam and continuing education in Louisiana. |
| Arborist Licensing, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | Maine | State license for anyone performing arborist services in Maine. |
| Licensed Tree Expert, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service | Maryland | State license for tree expert work or business in Maryland. |
| New Jersey Board of Tree Experts | New Jersey | Licenses Tree Experts and Tree Care Operators; its page lists tree pruning, tree removal and stump grinding as the work of a Licensed Tree Care Operator. |
| Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (arborist license, General Laws 2-19-2) | Rhode Island | State law names the director of environmental management as the issuer of the arborist license. |
Pesticide licensing
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Pesticide Programs, US Environmental Protection Agency | Whole country | Sets federal minimum standards for certifying people who apply restricted use pesticides; state, territorial and tribal authorities do the certifying. |
| Pesticide Management, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries | Alabama | Alabama's pesticide regulator; registers pesticides sold in the state and publishes applicator training information. |
| Environmental and Consumer Protection Division, Arizona Department of Agriculture | Arizona | Regulates pesticide registration, licensing and inspection in Arizona. |
| Pesticides, Arkansas Department of Agriculture | Arkansas | Licenses and tests Arkansas pesticide applicators. |
| Department of Pesticide Regulation, California | California | Issues California pesticide applicator licenses and certificates and provides application packets and study materials. |
| Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing Program, Colorado Department of Agriculture | Colorado | Licenses businesses and individuals who apply pesticides in Colorado. |
| Pesticide Management Program, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | Connecticut | Connecticut's pesticide regulator. |
| Pesticide Management, Delaware Department of Agriculture | Delaware | Certifies applicators and licenses businesses that apply pesticides on other people's property in Delaware. |
| Pesticide Program, DC Department of Energy and Environment | District of Columbia | Certifies and licenses pesticide applicators in the District of Columbia. |
| Division of Agricultural Environmental Services, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | Florida | Regulates pesticide use in Florida. |
| Pesticide Program, Georgia Department of Agriculture | Georgia | Enforces Georgia's pesticide laws on use and application. |
| Pesticides Branch, Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity | Hawaii | Regulates how pesticides are made, sold and used in Hawaii. |
| Applicator Licensing and Certification, Idaho State Department of Agriculture | Idaho | Takes Idaho pesticide applicator license applications and runs license search and credit tracking. |
| Pesticides, Illinois Department of Agriculture | Illinois | Runs training and certification for Illinois pesticide applicators, including an ornamental category. |
| Pesticide Section, Office of Indiana State Chemist | Indiana | Regulates pesticide distribution and application in Indiana. |
| Pesticide Bureau, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship | Iowa | Runs Iowa pesticide applicator licensing and testing. |
| Pesticide Licensing and Registration, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry | Louisiana | Regulates pesticide labeling, use and application in Louisiana. |
| Board of Pesticides Control, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | Maine | Licenses Maine pesticide applicators and distributors. |
| Pesticide Regulation, Maryland Department of Agriculture | Maryland | Runs Maryland pesticide applicator certification and business licensing. |
| Pesticide Examination and Licensing, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Massachusetts | Takes Massachusetts pesticide exam and license applications. |
| Pesticides, Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Minnesota | Issues Minnesota pesticide applicator licenses. |
| Pesticide Program, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce | Mississippi | Handles Mississippi pesticide registration, applicator certification and commercial applicator licensing. |
| Pesticide Control, Missouri Department of Agriculture | Missouri | Licenses Missouri pesticide applicators and dealers and registers pesticides. |
| Montana Department of Agriculture, Pesticide License Program | Montana | Administers and enforces the Montana Pesticides Act. |
| Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Program | Nebraska | Regulates the distribution, storage and use of all pesticides in Nebraska. |
| Nevada Department of Agriculture, Environmental Services | Nevada | Runs pesticide enforcement, surveillance and sampling in Nevada under an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. |
| New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Compliance | New Mexico | Works to ensure compliance with pesticide laws and certifies and licenses pesticide applicators in New Mexico. |
| Pesticide Applicator/Technician Certification (NYSDEC) | New York | State page on who needs certification as a commercial applicator, commercial technician or private applicator, and how to register for a certification exam. |
| North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division | North Carolina | Examines, licenses and certifies commercial and private pesticide applicators, dealers and consultants in North Carolina. |
| North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Pesticide & Fertilizer Division | North Dakota | Regulates pesticides, fertilizers and anhydrous ammonia to protect human health and the environment. |
| Ohio Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation | Ohio | Ohio's pesticide regulation pages cover commercial and private applicator licenses, direct supervision, businesses, dealers and recertification. |
| Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Consumer Protection Services | Oklahoma | The division that regulates pesticide use in Oklahoma. |
| Oregon Department of Agriculture, Pesticide, Fertilizer, and PARC Programs | Oregon | Regulates the sale and use of pesticides in Oregon. |
| Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Programs | Pennsylvania | Manages the regulation of pesticides and pesticide applications in Pennsylvania. |
| Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation | South Carolina | State pesticide regulator handling licensing, exams and recertification. |
| South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Pesticide Program | South Dakota | Information for commercial, private and out-of-state pesticide applicators and dealers. |
| Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Pesticides | Tennessee | Issues pesticide applicator licenses and certifications in Tennessee. |
| Texas Department of Agriculture, Pesticides | Texas | The state's lead agency for pesticide regulation in Texas. |
| Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Pesticide Licenses and Permits | Utah | Issues commercial pesticide business and applicator licenses. |
| Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Pesticide Programs | Vermont | Regulates professional and homeowner pesticide use under the Vermont Rule for the Control of Pesticides. |
| Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Pesticide Services | Virginia | Certifies pesticide applicators and licenses pesticide businesses. |
| Washington State Department of Agriculture, Pesticides and Fertilizers | Washington | Responsible for ensuring pesticides are used safely and legally in Washington. |
| West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Pesticides | West Virginia | Regulates pesticides under the West Virginia Pesticide Control Act of 1990. |
| Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Pesticide Program | Wisconsin | Runs scheduling of Wisconsin pesticide applicator exams for the state's pesticide program. |
| Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Program | Wyoming | Handles compliance assistance and enforcement of the Wyoming Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1973. |
Plant health and biosecurity
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine | Whole country | Federal plant health agency that safeguards crops and forests against the entry and spread of damaging pests. |
| Plant Industry Section, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries | Alabama | Alabama's plant industry office, handling nursery grower and dealer registrations. |
| Plant Industry Section, Alaska Division of Agriculture | Alaska | Alaska's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Plant and Produce Services Division, Arizona Department of Agriculture | Arizona | Arizona's plant services division, which took over the former Plant Services Division. |
| Plant Industries Division, Arkansas Department of Agriculture | Arkansas | Arkansas's plant regulator, working with the Arkansas State Plant Board. |
| Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services, California Department of Food and Agriculture | California | California's plant pest prevention services, listed by the National Plant Board as the state plant regulatory office. |
| Division of Plant Industry, Colorado Department of Agriculture | Colorado | Colorado's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station | Connecticut | Connecticut state research station with a plant disease information office for the public. |
| Plant Industries, Delaware Department of Agriculture | Delaware | Delaware's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services | Florida | Florida's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Nursery Program, Georgia Department of Agriculture | Georgia | Licenses live plant sellers in Georgia and inspects them for plant pests and disease. |
| Plant Industry Division, Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity | Hawaii | Hawaii's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Plant Industries, Idaho State Department of Agriculture | Idaho | Protects Idaho from invasive pests and disease and licenses and inspects nurseries. |
| Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Indiana Department of Natural Resources | Indiana | Indiana's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Entomology and Plant Science Bureau, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship | Iowa | Iowa's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Office of the State Entomologist, University of Kentucky | Kentucky | Kentucky's state plant regulatory office; inspects nurseries and helps with pest problems. |
| Horticulture and Quarantine Division, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry | Louisiana | Louisiana's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Division of Animal and Plant Health, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry | Maine | Maine's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Plant Industries and Pest Management, Maryland Department of Agriculture | Maryland | Maryland's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Division of Crop and Pest Services, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | Massachusetts | Massachusetts's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Plant Protection Division, Minnesota Department of Agriculture | Minnesota | Minnesota's state plant regulatory office, listed by the National Plant Board. |
| Plant Pest Programs, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce | Mississippi | Runs plant pest inspection, certification, quarantine and survey in Mississippi. |
| Plant Industries Division, Missouri Department of Agriculture | Missouri | Works to prevent the spread of harmful insects and plant diseases in Missouri. |
| Montana Department of Agriculture, Nursery Program | Montana | Controls nursery stock coming into and leaving Montana to keep out invasive pests. |
| Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Plant Health | Nebraska | Administers Nebraska's Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act, Noxious Weed Act and Pesticide Act, among others. |
| Nevada Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry | Nevada | Nevada's state plant health pages, listing plant pathology and the nursery program among the division's programs. |
| New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry | New Jersey | Protects New Jersey plant resources from injurious insects, weeds and disease. |
| New Mexico Department of Agriculture, Entomology and Nursery Industries | New Mexico | State programs for nursery licensing, plant inspections, certifications and plant pest quarantine and eradication. |
| North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Plant Industry Division | North Carolina | Protects North Carolina's agriculture and natural environment from introduced plant pests, insects, diseases and noxious weeds. |
| North Dakota Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division | North Dakota | Oversees plant protection and noxious weed programs. |
| Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Health | Ohio | Houses the pesticide and fertilizer regulation and plant pest control sections for Ohio. |
| Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Plant Industry | Oklahoma | Inspects plants, shrubs and trees in the nursery trade and surveys for plant pests. |
| Oregon Department of Agriculture, Plant Health | Oregon | Protects Oregon from damaging plant pathogens and pests. |
| Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry | Pennsylvania | Protects Pennsylvania plant resources through certification, licensing and pest monitoring. |
| Clemson University Department of Plant Industry | South Carolina | State plant regulatory agency covering invasive species, plant pests, quarantines and the nursery and dealer program. |
| Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Plant Certification Section | Tennessee | Oversees nursery, greenhouse and plant dealer certification programs. |
| Texas Department of Agriculture, Plant Quality | Texas | Regulates nursery and floral licensing, plant inspections, quarantine enforcement and pest monitoring. |
| Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Division of Plant Industry | Utah | Responsible for disease-free and pest-free plants and the safe application of pesticides. |
| Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, Plant Industry Division | Vermont | Plant health and pest management programs. |
| Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Plant Industry Services | Virginia | Protects Virginia's agricultural and horticultural interests by overseeing compliance with plant laws. |
| Washington State Department of Agriculture, Insects, Pests, and Weeds | Washington | State agriculture department pages for exotic pest detection and invasive insects such as spotted lanternfly and Japanese beetle. |
| West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Plant Industries Division | West Virginia | Protects the state's fields and forests from destructive organisms. |
| Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Bureau of Plant Industry | Wisconsin | Protects Wisconsin's agricultural and horticultural interests by overseeing compliance with laws on plant pests, honeybees, nursery plants, Christmas trees, firewood and seed. |
Plant disease and insect diagnostic labs
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN), Laboratory Directory | Whole country | Network of partner plant diagnostic labs by state and region, noting that each lab is managed by its own institution. |
| Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Plant Diagnostic Lab | Alabama | Extension page with the forms for sending plant samples to the Alabama Plant Diagnostic Lab. |
| Arkansas Plant Health Clinic (University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture) | Arkansas | Fayetteville clinic in Cooperative Extension that diagnoses plant diseases, pests and other plant health problems for homeowners, growers, landscapers, nursery staff and Extension. |
| Information and Diagnostic Office (The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Windsor) | Connecticut | Identifies plants, insects and ticks, diagnoses plant diseases and gives information on tree care and pest management for the public. |
| UF/IFAS Plant Diagnostic Center (University of Florida) | Florida | Gainesville lab accredited through the National Plant Diagnostic Network that identifies plant disease agents and plant pathogenic mushrooms, with molecular tests on special request. |
| Plant Disease and Nematode Clinics (University of Georgia Plant Pathology) | Georgia | Two clinics that analyse plant disease, disorders and nematodes for county Extension offices and residents, including arborists, with samples sent in through county offices. |
| Illinois Extension Plant Clinic | Illinois | Extension clinic with steps to prepare, submit and pay for plant samples, plus fact sheets and articles. |
| Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab | Indiana | Purdue lab taking submissions for plant diseases, insect identification, field crop diseases and plant and weed identification. |
| K-State Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab (Kansas State University) | Kansas | Diagnoses plant disease caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and fungal-like organisms for Extension, consultants, producers, landscape companies and homeowners, in and outside Kansas. |
| Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (University of Kentucky Plant Pathology) | Kentucky | Lexington lab that backs county Extension agents in diagnosing plant disease; Kentucky residents send samples through their County Extension Office. |
| Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory (University of Maine) | Maine | Puts scientists who study animals, agriculture, insects and plants under one roof and offers diagnostic and testing services for Maine. |
| UMass Amherst Plant Diagnostics Laboratory | Massachusetts | University lab that diagnoses plant problems and takes samples by hand delivery at French Hall. |
| University of Minnesota Plant Disease Clinic | Minnesota | University clinic whose pages show tree disease tests, such as culturing wood chips for Verticillium, Oak Wilt and Dutch Elm Disease. |
| Plant Diagnostic Clinic (University of Missouri Extension) | Missouri | Diagnoses plant disease and identifies unknown plants and insects for Extension, businesses, farmers and homeowners; accredited by the National Plant Diagnostic Network in 2026. |
| Schutter Diagnostic Lab (Montana State University Extension) | Montana | Diagnoses plant diseases, insect damage and environmental plant problems; takes digital photo submissions and out-of-state samples case by case for a fee. |
| Plant Diagnostic Lab (University of New Hampshire Extension) | New Hampshire | Identifies plant pathogens, stress disorders and pests; mailed samples from within New Hampshire need a referral from a UNH Extension field or state specialist. |
| Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory and Nematode Detection Service | New Jersey | Full-service plant health diagnostic facility of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. |
| Cornell Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic | New York | Clinic that diagnoses plant disease and gives pest control recommendations for homeowners and commercial growers. |
| NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic | North Carolina | Clinic that diagnoses plant diseases and pest problems for farmers, landscapers, homeowners and gardeners. |
| C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic (The Ohio State University) | Ohio | Fee-based lab that identifies plant diseases, insects and plant health problems, taking samples from commercial landscapers and arborists as well as growers and homeowners. |
| Oregon State University Plant Clinic | Oregon | University clinic with plant disease diagnosis, an insect ID clinic, plant and weed identification and sample submission steps. |
| Plant Disease Clinic (Penn State Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology) | Pennsylvania | Gives clinical diagnoses of plant diseases, free for Pennsylvania residents; people outside the state are pointed to the National Plant Diagnostic Network to find a lab. |
| Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) | Texas | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service lab for plant disease diagnosis. |
| Plant Health (Utah State University Extension) | Utah | Extension entomologists, plant pathologists and IPM specialists who offer diagnostic services and run the Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab for farmers, homeowners and businesses. |
| Plant Diagnostic Clinic (University of Vermont Extension) | Vermont | Helps identify and manage diseases, pests and weeds for Vermont greenhouses, farms and orchards, using integrated pest management; home gardeners are sent to Master Gardeners. |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic | Wisconsin | Clinic that takes physical samples and offers a digital diagnosis service from submitted photos. |
Forestry and urban forestry
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| US Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program | Whole country | Federal program for growing and maintaining urban and community trees, forests and green spaces. |
| Alabama Forestry Commission | Alabama | State forestry agency that protects Alabama forests from fire, pests and invasive species. |
| Alaska Community Forestry, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection | Alaska | Helps set up and sustain local community forestry programs across Alaska. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management | Arizona | State urban and community forestry program for Arizona's city trees. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Arkansas Department of Agriculture Forestry Division | Arkansas | Gives Arkansas communities help from district urban forestry representatives, many of them certified arborists. |
| Tree Information Center (Austin Climate Action and Resilience) | Austin, Texas | City resource page on Austin urban forest, with sections for homeowners and gardeners and for storm-related tree damage. |
| Urban Forestry (Austin Parks and Recreation) | Austin, Texas | City parks program page on Austin urban forest benefits and the care of its tree resource. |
| Bureau of Forestry (City of Chicago) | Chicago, Illinois | City bureau that trims Chicago trees, with pages on the Our Roots Chicago project to expand the tree canopy. |
| Colorado State Forest Service | Colorado | State forestry agency with a resources page for Colorado communities and their trees. |
| CT Forestry Division, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection | Connecticut | State forestry division for Connecticut; its programs include the Forest Practices Act. |
| Delaware Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry | Delaware | Forestry staff who help Delaware towns manage and care for their urban trees. |
| Urban Forestry Division, District Department of Transportation | District of Columbia | Cares for the District's street and public trees and handles tree permitting. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Florida Forest Service | Florida | Supports local urban forestry programs in Florida with technical, financial and educational help. |
| Georgia Forestry Commission, Urban and Community Forestry | Georgia | State forestry agency's urban and community forestry page, including an Ask the Arborist service. |
| Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program, Division of Forestry and Wildlife | Hawaii | Hawaii's state urban and community forestry program for trees, forests and green spaces. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Idaho Department of Lands | Idaho | State forestry agency's urban and community forestry page for Idaho. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Illinois | Helps Illinois towns develop, manage and sustain community forestry programs. |
| Community and Urban Forestry, Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry | Indiana | State community and urban forestry program for Indiana. |
| Urban Forestry, Iowa Department of Natural Resources | Iowa | Offers Iowa communities and schools grants for tree planting. |
| Kansas Forest Service (K-State) | Kansas | State forest service working on forestry and wildland fire management to sustain natural resources and communities. |
| Division of Forestry, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet | Kentucky | State forestry division whose foresters assess storm damage and write stewardship plans. |
| Office of Forestry, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry | Louisiana | State forestry office giving Louisiana forest owners advice and action plans. |
| Maine Forest Service | Maine | State forestry agency for Maine; its forest rangers assist with Maine's forestry laws. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Maryland Forest Service | Maryland | State forest service page on community forests, including street trees. |
| Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation | Massachusetts | State forestry bureau for Massachusetts forest owners and their forests. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | Minnesota | State program with information on tree care, hiring an arborist and tree pests in Minnesota. |
| Urban and Community Forestry, Mississippi Forestry Commission | Mississippi | State forestry commission's urban and community forestry program for Mississippi. |
| Tree Care, Missouri Department of Conservation | Missouri | State conservation department's tree care pages for Missouri. |
| Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Forestry & Fire | Montana | Montana's state forestry and fire division, inside the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. |
| Nebraska Forest Service | Nebraska | Nebraska Forest Service, run from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; its page covers wildfire danger maps, a State Forester, financial assistance and events. |
| Nevada Division of Forestry | Nevada | Nevada's state forestry agency; its stated mission is to protect and enhance communities and ecosystems through natural resource stewardship and wildfire management. |
| New Mexico Forestry Division (Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department) | New Mexico | State forestry agency that offers seedlings and gives cities, towns and villages technical assistance to plant shade trees. |
| Forests and Trees (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) | New York | State page on conserving and expanding forests across New York, including the state goal of planting 25 million trees. |
| New York City's Urban Forest (NYC Parks) | New York City, New York | City parks page on how NYC Parks manages the planting and care of park and street trees in the public right-of-way. |
| N.C. Forest Service | North Carolina | State forestry agency; its page covers wildfire prevention and funding for urban forestry projects. |
| North Dakota Forest Service | North Dakota | State forestry agency with community forestry resources on selecting, planting and caring for city trees. |
| Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry | Ohio | State forestry agency including an urban forestry program and forest health. |
| Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Urban Forestry Program | Ohio | State urban foresters who give community officials organizational and technical help managing trees. |
| Oklahoma Forestry Services | Oklahoma | State forestry agency that publishes a list of certified Oklahoma arborists. |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | Oregon | State forestry agency with urban forest and tree care pages. |
| Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Forests and Trees | Pennsylvania | State forestry agency that protects forests from wildfire and destructive insects and diseases and promotes forest stewardship. |
| Tree-related services (Philadelphia Parks and Recreation) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | City page for reporting a dead or downed tree, getting a street tree and requesting street tree maintenance. |
| Bureau of Urban Forestry (San Francisco Public Works) | San Francisco, California | City bureau that preserves and grows the street trees, repairs tree-related sidewalk damage and provides emergency tree response. |
| Trees for Seattle | Seattle, Washington | City program that leads urban forestry efforts across the City of Seattle. |
| South Carolina Forestry Commission | South Carolina | State forestry agency that publishes the Forest Trees of SC tree identification manual. |
| South Dakota Forestry | South Dakota | State forestry pages covering forest health, forest inventory and rural forestry. |
| Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry | Tennessee | State forestry division that protects, conserves and enhances Tennessee's forested land. |
| Texas A&M Forest Service | Texas | State forestry agency covering forest management and wildfire response in Texas. |
| Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands | Utah | State forestry agency that works on forest health, wildland fire response and sovereign lands. |
| Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Forest Health | Vermont | State forestry agency with forest health and urban and community forestry pages. |
| Virginia Department of Forestry | Virginia | State forestry agency with resource pages for landowners, communities and loggers and a Find a Forester directory. |
| Washington Department of Natural Resources, Urban and Community Forestry | Washington | State urban forestry program that assists local governments with tree planting and care. |
| West Virginia Division of Forestry | West Virginia | State forestry agency whose pages cover logger training, licensing and certification, best management practices and the Big Tree Program. |
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Urban Forests | Wisconsin | State urban forestry pages covering grants, Tree City USA, the emerald ash borer toolbox and the Wisconsin urban forestry council. |
| Wyoming State Forestry Division | Wyoming | State forestry agency covering forest management on state lands, wildland fire and an urban and community forestry program. |
Utility tree work and vegetation management
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Transmission Line Vegetation Management | Whole country | FERC page on tree clearance from transmission lines, citing reliability standard FAC-003-4 on trimming trees and vegetation near line rights-of-way. |
| North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Reliability Standards | Whole country | International regulatory authority for the reliability of the North American bulk power system; this page lists its reliability standards. |
| OSHA, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution standards | Whole country | OSHA page listing the standards that apply to the electric power generation, transmission and distribution industry. |
| OSHA, Tree Care Industry | Whole country | OSHA topic page on the tree care industry, with the tree care operations rulemaking, hazards and solutions, standards and additional resources. |
| California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety | California | State office focused on reducing wildfire risk from utilities in California. |
| California Public Utilities Commission, General Order 95 Rule 35 (Vegetation Management) | California | Sets the clearance between line conductors and vegetation and covers removal of dead, rotten or diseased trees that could fall into a span; Appendix E has tree trimming guidelines. |
| Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Consumer Affairs Division and 170 IAC 4-9 | Indiana | Commission order describing the Consumer Affairs Division's informal complaint process and citing 170 IAC 4-9, which sets notice rules before routine vegetation management and before line upgrades. |
| Maryland Public Service Commission, COMAR 20.50.12.09 Vegetation Management Requirements | Maryland | Minimum utility vegetation programs: tree work to Maryland Licensed Tree Expert standards, public notice, call center scripts, and periodic review of vegetation complaints. |
| Missouri Public Service Commission, 4 CSR 240-23.030 Vegetation Management Standards | Missouri | Rule requiring each electrical corporation to keep a vegetation management plan and records for the commission, with minimum standards near energized distribution conductors. |
| Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, 52 Pa. Code 57.198 Inspection and maintenance standards | Pennsylvania | Requires each electric distribution company to file a plan that includes vegetation clearance, with a statewide minimum vegetation treatment cycle of 4 to 8 years for distribution facilities. |
Qualifications and apprenticeships
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship.gov, US Department of Labor (state offices) | Whole country | Federal apprenticeship site whose state offices support apprenticeship program operators and answer questions about the apprenticeship model. |
| Division of Apprenticeship Standards, California Department of Industrial Relations | California | California's state apprenticeship division, which consults with employers to develop a skilled workforce. |
| Apprenticeship Division, Connecticut Department of Labor | Connecticut | State apprenticeship agency for registered apprenticeships in Connecticut. |
| Apprenticeship and Training, Delaware Department of Labor | Delaware | State apprenticeship agency for Delaware, including pre-apprenticeship programs. |
| Louisiana Works Apprenticeship Division | Louisiana | State apprenticeship agency giving technical assistance on apprenticeship standards in Louisiana. |
| Office of Apprenticeship, Maryland Department of Labor | Maryland | Maryland's state office for registered apprenticeship programs. |
Standards bodies
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| ANSI Z133 Committee (Arboricultural Operations Safety Requirements), page hosted by ISA | Whole country | Committee that drafted the 2026 revision of the Z133 arboricultural safety standard, which replaced the 2017 edition. |
| American National Standards Institute (ANSI) | Whole country | Private non-profit that administers and coordinates the US voluntary standards and conformity assessment system. |
Underground utility locate centres
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 811 Before You Dig (Common Ground Alliance) | Whole country | National Call 811 site that points to each state's one-call center for digging requests. |
| Alabama 811 | Alabama | Alabama's one-call center, which passes locate requests to utility owners before excavation. |
| Alaska 811 (811ak.com) | Alaska | Takes locate requests so buried utilities are marked before digging in Alaska. |
| Arkansas 811 | Arkansas | Takes locate requests so member utilities mark buried lines before digging in Arkansas. |
| DigAlert (Underground Service Alert of Southern California) | California | One-call center for southern California that notifies utilities to mark buried lines before digging. |
| USA North 811 | California | One-call center for northern California and Nevada that notifies utilities to mark buried lines before digging. |
| Colorado 811 (CO811) | Colorado | Colorado's free utility locate request service for digging. |
| Call Before You Dig (CBYD) | Connecticut | Connecticut's one-call center, a free locate service for buried utilities before excavation. |
| Delmarva 811 | Delaware | One-call center for Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore that sends locate requests to member utilities. |
| Miss Utility | District of Columbia | One-call center that takes locate requests for the Western Shore of Maryland and the District of Columbia before digging. |
| Sunshine 811 | Florida | Florida's one-call center, where tickets lead utilities to mark buried lines before digging. |
| Georgia 811 | Georgia | Georgia's one-call center, a nonprofit working to prevent damage to underground utilities. |
| Dig Safely Hawaii (Hawaii 811) | Hawaii | Hawaii's one-call notification center for buried utility locates before digging. |
| Idaho DigLine | Idaho | One-call center that arranges free marking of buried utility lines before digging in Idaho. |
| JULIE (Illinois 1-Call) | Illinois | Illinois one-call center that sends locate requests to member utilities for free line marking before digging. |
| Indiana 811 | Indiana | Indiana's one-call center for locate tickets before digging, including for tree planting. |
| Iowa One Call | Iowa | Iowa's one-call center that takes locate requests before digging. |
| Kansas 811 | Kansas | Kansas one-call center that accepts locate requests around the clock. |
| Kentucky 811 | Kentucky | Kentucky's one-call center for free utility locate requests. |
| Louisiana 811 | Louisiana | Louisiana's one-call center, which alerts member utilities to mark facilities before digging. |
| Dig Safe System | Maine | One-call center for Maine and neighboring states that takes locate tickets before digging. |
| Miss Utility of Maryland | Maryland | One-call center for the Western Shore of Maryland, where locate requests lead to buried utilities being marked before digging; Delmarva 811 covers the Eastern Shore. |
| Dig Safe System | Massachusetts | One-call center for Massachusetts locate tickets before digging. |
| MISS DIG 811 | Michigan | Michigan's utility notification center for locate requests before digging. |
| Gopher State One Call | Minnesota | Minnesota's one-call center for locate tickets before digging, including small jobs. |
| MS811 | Mississippi | Mississippi's one-call center, with pre-excavation information on locate requests. |
| Missouri 811 | Missouri | Missouri's one-call center for locate requests before digging. |
| Montana811 | Montana | The statewide call-before-you-dig (one-call) system that aims to prevent damage to people, property and underground facilities; requests are free. |
| Nebraska811 | Nebraska | Takes locate requests; its page says state law calls for a request at least two full business days before digging. |
| USA North 811 (Nevada) | Nevada | The 811 notification center that takes locate tickets for digging projects in Northern California and Nevada. |
| Dig Safe System, Inc. | New Hampshire | Notification center that takes call-before-you-dig requests for New Hampshire; a private not-for-profit named by the Common Ground Alliance state page. |
| New Jersey One Call | New Jersey | Statewide one-call center that takes markout requests before digging. |
| New Mexico 811 | New Mexico | The statewide call-before-you-dig service for locating underground facilities. |
| UDig NY (811) | New York | The state's safe-digging and 811 location request service. |
| NC811 | North Carolina | The state's call-before-you-dig center with online locate requests and damage prevention training. |
| North Dakota One Call | North Dakota | The statewide call-before-you-dig center. |
| OHIO811 | Ohio | The statewide call-before-you-dig center with excavator seminars and ticket tools. |
| OKIE811 | Oklahoma | The statewide call-before-you-dig center. |
| Oregon 811 | Oregon | The statewide call-before-you-dig center; its page notes a rule change setting the life of a locate ticket at 30 days. |
| Pennsylvania One Call System | Pennsylvania | The statewide one-call system for submitting a request before digging. |
| Dig Safe System, Inc. | Rhode Island | Notification center that takes call-before-you-dig requests for Rhode Island; a private not-for-profit named by the Common Ground Alliance state page. |
| SC811 | South Carolina | The statewide call-before-you-dig center, with excavator training and a state law update. |
| South Dakota 811 | South Dakota | Statewide call-before-you-dig center; its page gives the notice period as at least two business days before excavating. |
| Tennessee 811 | Tennessee | The statewide call-before-you-dig center. |
| Blue Stakes of Utah 811 | Utah | The statewide call-before-you-dig center. |
| Dig Safe System, Inc. | Vermont | Notification center for call-before-you-dig requests in Vermont; a private not-for-profit named by the Common Ground Alliance state page. |
| Virginia811 | Virginia | The statewide call-before-you-dig center. |
| Washington 811 | Washington | Washington's 811 call-before-you-dig center. |
| West Virginia 811 | West Virginia | Statewide call-before-you-dig center; its page says state law requires notice at least two business days before excavation. |
| Diggers Hotline | Wisconsin | Wisconsin's one-call center; its page offers online requests and ticket search for homeowners and contractors. |
| One-Call of Wyoming | Wyoming | Wyoming's call-before-you-dig center, with excavator and homeowner pages. |
Emergency management and civil defence
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Ready.gov, national Ready campaign | Whole country | National public service campaign that teaches people to prepare for emergencies, with supply lists and links to the FEMA mobile app. |
| Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) | Alabama | State emergency management agency for Alabama, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) | Alaska | State emergency management agency for Alaska, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) | Arkansas | State emergency management agency for Arkansas, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) | California | State emergency management agency for California, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Colorado | State emergency management agency for Colorado, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security | Connecticut | State division that works to protect residents before, during and after emergencies. |
| Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) | Delaware | State emergency management agency for Delaware, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) | District of Columbia | District agency whose site covers hurricane season preparation and AlertDC, the District's emergency alert system. |
| Florida Division of Emergency Management | Florida | State emergency management agency for Florida, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) | Georgia | State agency that coordinates preparedness, response and recovery efforts for disasters in Georgia. |
| Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency | Hawaii | State agency that plans for and responds to natural and human-caused emergencies in Hawai‘i. |
| Idaho Office of Emergency Management | Idaho | State emergency management agency for Idaho, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) | Illinois | State emergency management agency for Illinois, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Indiana Department of Homeland Security | Indiana | State department with a disaster assistance section and a hub of information on state severe weather disasters. |
| Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Iowa | State agency that prepares Iowa for emergencies and builds resilient communities. |
| Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) | Louisiana | State emergency management agency for Louisiana, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Maine Emergency Management Agency | Maine | State emergency management agency for Maine, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) | Maryland | State emergency management agency for Maryland, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Minnesota | Division of the state Department of Public Safety that helps communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. |
| Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) | Mississippi | State emergency management agency for Mississippi, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) | Missouri | State emergency management agency for Missouri, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Montana Disaster and Emergency Services | Montana | State lead agency for emergency management in Montana, working with local and tribal governments. |
| Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) | Nebraska | State agency that is part of the Nebraska Military Department. |
| Nevada Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security | Nevada | State office with wildfire recovery resources, training courses and emergency management information. |
| New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (ReadyNJ) | New Jersey | State emergency management agency for New Jersey, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | New Mexico | State department with emergency preparedness, response and mitigation resources and training material. |
| New York Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) | New York | State emergency management agency for New York, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| North Carolina Emergency Management (NC DPS) | North Carolina | State emergency management office that points to ReadyNC and coastal evacuation zone information. |
| North Dakota Department of Emergency Services | North Dakota | State department that coordinates disasters and emergencies and runs NDResponse for public information. |
| Ohio Emergency Management Agency | Ohio | State emergency management agency for Ohio, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) | Oklahoma | State department that prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates disasters and emergencies. |
| Oregon Department of Emergency Management | Oregon | State emergency management agency for Oregon, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) | Pennsylvania | State agency that helps communities and residents prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. |
| South Carolina Emergency Management Division | South Carolina | State agency that coordinates the statewide emergency management program. |
| Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) | Tennessee | State emergency management agency for Tennessee, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) | Texas | State division that works with state and local governments to lessen the impact of emergencies and disasters. |
| Utah Division of Emergency Management | Utah | State division with pages for residents on preparedness and for emergency managers on grants, mitigation and response. |
| Vermont Emergency Management | Vermont | State emergency management agency for Vermont, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) | Virginia | State emergency management agency for Virginia, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Washington Emergency Management Division | Washington | State division of the Military Department that runs the State Emergency Operations Center during state emergencies. |
| West Virginia Emergency Management Division | West Virginia | State emergency management agency for West Virginia, with disaster, preparedness and response information. |
| Wisconsin Emergency Management | Wisconsin | State agency whose stated aim is protecting Wisconsin through preparedness, response and resilience. |
| Wyoming Department of Homeland Security | Wyoming | State department that prepares Wyoming to respond to and recover from all hazards. |
Business registration and company registries
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Small Business Administration, Launch your business | Whole country | SBA guide to starting a business, including registering the business. |
| Alabama Secretary of State, Business Entities | Alabama | State office page for business filings in Alabama. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Arizona Corporation Commission, Corporations Division | Arizona | State office page for business filings in Arizona. The page mentions annual reports and trademarks. |
| California Secretary of State, Business Entities | California | State office page for business filings in California. The page mentions notary services. |
| Colorado Secretary of State, Business Organizations | Colorado | State office page for business filings in Colorado. The page mentions registered agents, UCC filings and notary services. |
| Connecticut Business Services | Connecticut | State office page for business filings in Connecticut. The page mentions annual reports, UCC filings and trademarks. |
| Delaware Division of Corporations | Delaware | State office page for business filings in Delaware. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Hawaii Business Registration Division (BREG) | Hawaii | State office page for business filings in Hawaii. The page mentions annual reports and trademarks. |
| Idaho Secretary of State, Starting a Business | Idaho | State office page for business filings in Idaho. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Indiana Secretary of State, Business Division | Indiana | State office page for business filings in Indiana. The page mentions UCC filings, trademarks and notary services. |
| Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services | Iowa | State office page for business filings in Iowa. The page mentions UCC filings, trademarks and notary services. |
| Kansas Secretary of State, Businesses | Kansas | State office page for business filings in Kansas. The page mentions UCC filings, trademarks and notary services. |
| Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Services | Kentucky | State office page for business filings in Kentucky. The page mentions UCC filings, trademarks and notary services. |
| Louisiana Secretary of State, Business Services | Louisiana | State office page for business filings in Louisiana. The page mentions annual reports, UCC filings and notary services. |
| Maine Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions | Maine | State office page for business filings in Maine. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Businesses | Maryland | State office page for business filings in Maryland. The page mentions annual reports and UCC filings. |
| Minnesota Secretary of State, Business and Liens | Minnesota | State office page for business filings in Minnesota. The page mentions UCC filings, trademarks and notary services. |
| Missouri Secretary of State, Business Services | Missouri | State office page for business filings in Missouri. The page mentions UCC filings, trademarks and notary services. |
| Montana Secretary of State, Business Services | Montana | State office page for business filings in Montana. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division | Nebraska | State office page for business filings in Nebraska. The page mentions trademarks and notary services. |
| New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) | New Jersey | State office page for business filings in New Jersey. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services | New Mexico | State office page for business filings in New Mexico. The page mentions UCC filings, trademarks and notary services. |
| North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration | North Carolina | State office page for business filings in North Carolina. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and notary services. |
| North Dakota Secretary of State, Business | North Dakota | State office page for business filings in North Dakota. The page mentions registered agents, UCC filings and notary services. |
| Oklahoma Secretary of State, Business Services | Oklahoma | State office page for business filings in Oklahoma. The page mentions trademarks and notary services. |
| Oregon Secretary of State, Business | Oregon | State office page for business filings in Oregon. The page mentions annual reports, UCC filings and trademarks. |
| Pennsylvania Department of State, Business | Pennsylvania | State office page for business filings in Pennsylvania. The page mentions annual reports, UCC filings and notary services. |
| South Carolina Secretary of State, Business Entities | South Carolina | State office page for business filings in South Carolina. The page mentions registered agents, UCC filings and trademarks. |
| South Dakota Secretary of State, Business Services | South Dakota | State office page for business filings in South Dakota. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Tennessee Secretary of State, Businesses | Tennessee | State office page for business filings in Tennessee. The page mentions annual reports, UCC filings and trademarks. |
| Texas Secretary of State, Business Services | Texas | State office page for business filings in Texas. The page mentions registered agents, trademarks and notary services. |
| Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code | Utah | State office page for business filings in Utah. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Vermont Secretary of State, Business Services Division | Vermont | State office page for business filings in Vermont. The page mentions UCC filings and trademarks. |
| Virginia State Corporation Commission, Business Entity Names | Virginia | State office page for business filings in Virginia. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
| Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities | Washington | State office page for business filings in Washington. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and trademarks. |
| West Virginia Secretary of State, Business | West Virginia | State office page for business filings in West Virginia. The page mentions annual reports, UCC filings and trademarks. |
| Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Business Entity File Online | Wisconsin | State office page for business filings in Wisconsin. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and trademarks. |
| Wyoming Secretary of State, Business | Wyoming | State office page for business filings in Wyoming. The page mentions annual reports, registered agents and UCC filings. |
Tax offices
| Body | Covers | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Small Businesses and Self-Employed | Whole country | IRS hub for small businesses and the self-employed, with tax forms, publications and eLearning resources. |
| Alabama Department of Revenue | Alabama | Tax agency home page for Alabama. The page mentions use tax, business taxes and income tax. |
| Alaska Department of Revenue, Tax Division | Alaska | Tax agency home page for Alaska. The page mentions online services. |
| Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration | Arkansas | Tax agency home page for Arkansas. The page mentions use tax, withholding and income tax. |
| California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) | California | Tax agency home page for California. The page mentions use tax. |
| California Franchise Tax Board | California | Tax agency home page for California. The page mentions withholding and online services. |
| Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation | Colorado | Tax agency home page for Colorado. The page mentions use tax, withholding and income tax. |
| Connecticut Department of Revenue Services | Connecticut | Tax agency home page for Connecticut. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Delaware Division of Revenue | Delaware | Tax agency home page for Delaware. The page mentions withholding, business taxes and income tax. |
| Florida Department of Revenue | Florida | Tax agency home page for Florida. |
| Georgia Department of Revenue | Georgia | Tax agency home page for Georgia. The page mentions use tax, income tax and online services. |
| Hawaii Department of Taxation | Hawaii | Tax agency home page for Hawaii. The page mentions withholding and income tax. |
| Idaho State Tax Commission | Idaho | Tax agency home page for Idaho. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Illinois Department of Revenue | Illinois | Tax agency home page for Illinois. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Indiana Department of Revenue | Indiana | Tax agency home page for Indiana. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Iowa Department of Revenue | Iowa | Tax agency home page for Iowa. The page mentions sales tax, income tax and online services. |
| Kansas Department of Revenue | Kansas | Tax agency home page for Kansas. The page mentions sales tax, business taxes and income tax. |
| Kentucky Department of Revenue | Kentucky | Tax agency home page for Kentucky. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Louisiana Department of Revenue | Louisiana | Tax agency home page for Louisiana. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Maine Revenue Services | Maine | Tax agency home page for Maine. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Comptroller of Maryland | Maryland | Tax agency home page for Maryland. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and business taxes. |
| Minnesota Department of Revenue | Minnesota | Tax agency home page for Minnesota. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Mississippi Department of Revenue | Mississippi | Tax agency home page for Mississippi. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Missouri Department of Revenue | Missouri | Tax agency home page for Missouri. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Montana Department of Revenue | Montana | Tax agency home page for Montana. The page mentions withholding, business taxes and income tax. |
| Nebraska Department of Revenue | Nebraska | Tax agency home page for Nebraska. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Nevada Department of Taxation | Nevada | Tax agency home page for Nevada. The page mentions use tax and online services. |
| New Jersey Division of Taxation | New Jersey | Tax agency home page for New Jersey. The page mentions use tax, withholding and business taxes. |
| Taxation and Revenue New Mexico | New Mexico | Tax agency home page for New Mexico. The page mentions withholding, business taxes and income tax. |
| New York State Department of Taxation and Finance | New York | Tax agency home page for New York. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) | North Carolina | Tax agency home page for North Carolina. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner | North Dakota | Tax agency home page for North Dakota. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Ohio Department of Taxation | Ohio | Tax agency home page for Ohio. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and income tax. |
| Oklahoma Tax Commission | Oklahoma | Tax agency home page for Oklahoma. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Oregon Department of Revenue | Oregon | Tax agency home page for Oregon. The page mentions use tax, withholding and income tax. |
| Pennsylvania Department of Revenue | Pennsylvania | Tax agency home page for Pennsylvania. The page mentions withholding, business taxes and income tax. |
| South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) | South Carolina | Tax agency home page for South Carolina. The page mentions sales tax, withholding and business taxes. |
| South Dakota Department of Revenue | South Dakota | Tax agency home page for South Dakota. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and online services. |
| Tennessee Department of Revenue | Tennessee | Tax agency home page for Tennessee. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and business taxes. |
| Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Taxes | Texas | Tax agency home page for Texas. The page mentions sales tax. |
| Utah State Tax Commission | Utah | Tax agency home page for Utah. The page mentions sales tax, business taxes and income tax. |
| Vermont Department of Taxes | Vermont | Tax agency home page for Vermont. The page mentions use tax, withholding and income tax. |
| Virginia Tax | Virginia | Tax agency home page for Virginia. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and withholding. |
| Washington Department of Revenue | Washington | Tax agency home page for Washington. The page mentions sales tax, use tax and business taxes. |
| West Virginia Tax Division | West Virginia | Tax agency home page for West Virginia. The page mentions use tax, withholding and income tax. |
| Wisconsin Department of Revenue | Wisconsin | Tax agency home page for Wisconsin. The page mentions income tax and online services. |
| Wyoming Department of Revenue | Wyoming | Tax agency home page for Wyoming. |
Sources
- National Plant Diagnostic Network, regional network pages and laboratory directory, read October 8, 2026
- Ready.gov, About the Ready Campaign, read October 8, 2026
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Transmission Line Vegetation Management page, read October 8, 2026
- National Plant Diagnostic Network, Laboratory Directory, read October 8, 2026
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Pesticides, read October 8, 2026
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration, About OSHA, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- National Plant Board, state plant regulatory official list, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- OSHA, state plan page, read October 6, 2026
- Common Ground Alliance, 811 Before You Dig state page for New Hampshire, read October 6, 2026
- Common Ground Alliance, 811 Before You Dig state page for Rhode Island, read October 6, 2026
- Common Ground Alliance, 811 Before You Dig state page for Vermont, read October 6, 2026
- California Public Utilities Commission, General Order 95 rules for overhead electric line construction, read October 8, 2026
- Missouri Secretary of State, Code of State Regulations 4 CSR 240-23, read October 8, 2026
- Pennsylvania Code and Bulletin, 52 Pa. Code 57.198, read October 8, 2026