Protocol for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits

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under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

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Compensation, and Liability Act

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

2002

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Table of Contents

Notice inside cover

Acknowledgments . inside cover

Section I: Introduction Background ii

EPA’s Policy on Environmental Audits. ii

Purpose of the Protocols for Conducting Environmental Compliance Audits iii

How to Use This Protocol iv

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations v

Section II: Audit Protocol Applicability . 1

Federal Legislation 1

State and Local Regulations . 1

Key Compliance Requirements . 1

Key Terms and Definitions 4

Typical Records to Review 8

Typical Physical Features to Inspect . 8

Index for Checklist Users . 8

Checklist 9

Appendices

Appendix A: Consolidated List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities Under CERCLA

and EPCRA . A1