EPA clarifies its environmental auditing policy
EPA's audit policy is entitled ''Environmental Auditing Policy Statement.'' EPA's current policy is intended to encourage regulated entities to develop, implement and periodically upgrade environmental auditing programs. The policy outlines the elements EPA believes must be included in an audit program if it is to be effective. These include: Explicit top management support for environmental auditing and commitment to follow up on audit findings; An environmental auditing function independent of auditing activities; Adequate team staffing and auditor training; Explicit audit program objectives, scope, resources and frequency; A process that collects, analyzes, interprets and documents information sufficient to achieve audit objectives. A process that includes specific procedure to prepare promptly candid, clear and appropriate written reports on audit findings, corrective actions and schedules for implementation; and A process that includes quality assurance procedures.
- OSTI ID:
- 6926919
- Journal Information:
- Pollution Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Pollution Engineering; (United States) Vol. 26:10; ISSN PLENBW; ISSN 0032-3640
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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