EPA Enforcement & Compliance Audit Program

The US EPA announced a new Compliance & Enforcement Initiative Policy that targets Public Works and other transportation related facilities and has begun inspecting sites to determine if they are in compliance with environmental regulations. Fines for discovered violations can be expensive and accompanied by unfavorable press releases based on enforcement actions.

We recommend participation in the Compliance-Audit program.

Benefits to Performing a Compliance Program

Increases regulatory awareness at all levels of the organization
Decreases risks of accidental chemical, petroleum releases, spills or injuries
Decreases liability for the municipality
Being pro-active and an environmental steward

Typical Violations Identified On Site

Inspections of above ground storage tanks not up to date
Underground storage tanks not upgraded to meet federal standards
Lack of an updated Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan
Unpermitted discharges from floor drains or vehicle washing areas
Hazardous waste not identified and collected
Improperly labeled hazardous waste or used oil
Fluorescent lamps not properly managed
Parts washer open or unlabeled
Improperly stored road salt

Compliance-Audit Process

Our team of Environmental Engineers and Industrial Hygienist can prepare a comprehensive program to meet EPA requirements and your budget. We offer the following Self-Audit Services:

1. Initial Planning Phase

Scoping meeting
Data collection and research
Notification to staff
Identify high risk regulatory areas

2. Site Investigation Phase

Site inspection and audit
Interview operations staff

3. Post-Audit Phase

Document Audit findings in report
Recommendations on corrective work
Phased implementation plan
Submit audit report to EPA and follow-up meeting

We recommend the following paperwork be reviewed:

Employee training records
Air Wastewater or Stormwater (SPDES) Permits
Waste disposal records
Tank registrations and inspection and testing records
Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan Updates
Pesticides certification and applications records

Areas & Operations to be Audited

Waste disposal and storage areas
Wastewater and waste treatment areas
Parts washers
Pesticide storage areas and use
PCB transformers and switches
Heating and power (boiler, emergency generators, etc)
Painting operations
Gasoline /Fuel service stations
Vehicle maintenance garages
Oil and waste oil storage
Vehicle washings
Above and underground storage tanks
Dry wells, septic systems, cesspools, floor drains, sink drains, and disposal wells

Arpad Kolozsvary REM IH
[BRANCH MANAGER]

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