Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits

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under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

2002

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Table of Contents

Noticeinside cover

Acknowledgement.inside cover

Section 1: Introduction

Background ii

Who Should Use These Protocols? .ii

U.S. EPA’s Public Policies that Support Environmental Auditing iii

How To Use the Protocols iv

The Relationship of Auditing to Enviornmental Management Systems.vii

Section II: Audit Protocol

Applicability.1

Review of Federal Legislation .1

State and Local Regulations.2

Key Compliance Requirements2

Key Terms and Definitions 3

Typical Records to Review. 20

Typical Physical Features to Inspect 20

List of Acronyms. 20

Index for Checklist Users.23

Checklist 25

Appendices

Appendix A: Exempted Pesticides .A1

Appendix B: Restricted-Use Pesticides. B1

Appendix C: General Standards for All Categories of Certified Commercial Applicators C1

Appendix D: Specific Standards for Competency for Each Category of Certified Commercial

Applicators D1

Appendix E: Entry Restricted Areas in Nurseries during Pesticide Applications E1

Appendix F: Greenhouse Entry Restrictions Associated with Pesticide Applications . F1

Appendix G: User Satisfaction Questionnaire and Comment Forms G1