Compliance Plan Preparation,
Notices of Violation (NOV) and Variances
Compliance Audits and Record Keeping
AQMS can develop comprehensive environmental
compliance audit programs for your facility. This includes preparation
of procedures, guidelines, and materials for routine use at all
facilities by the client. Phase I of an audit program has the following
major components:
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective Inspection of the facility’s
operations to identify environmentally relevant activities
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective Comparison of the environmental
compliance with applicable regulations in different areas
of operation
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective Evaluation of the environmental
risk associated with facility operations
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective Status review of the
environmental management systems in place to control environmental
activities
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The steps involved following the conclusion of
Phase I or the initial audit phase are as follows:
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective management actions. This
results in minimization of environmental liabilities at the
facility
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Preparation of a comprehensive report outlining
the facility’s compliance status, and identification
of available options for improving environmental management
activities
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Creation of an audit program for the company
containing specific procedures, guidelines, and materials
for use in conducting self-audits
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Conducting orientation and training the audit
staff for in-house audit of the facility
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At the conclusion of the audit, AQMS identifies
the areas of potential non-compliance with applicable regulations,
and defines options and relevant course of action to improve environmental
management. 1995 Price Waterhouse survey indicated the following
reasons for performing audits:
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective Problems can be identified
internally and corrected before they are discovered by an
agency (96%)
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective Assurance can be provided
to management that control systems are functioning (91%)
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective Improve company’s
overall environmental program, and make it more proactive
(94%)
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Exposure evaluation of the facility to turn
the audit information into effective To decrease company’s
operating and financial risks (88%)
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