Compliance Audits and Liability Management

Environmental audits are initiated to evaluate compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Often, as companies grow and expand operations, compliance issues are overlooked. Our trained and knowledgeable staff can determine areas of your specific operations where governmental compliance is required. It is crucial that top management commitment is in place before the audit is initiated.

Audits often entail a pre-audit questionnaire, facility records and documentation review, management and operations staff interviews, and a physical inspection of the facility. Upon completion of the audit, a formal report indicating areas that fall short of compliance is delivered to the client. Often during the audit process, we discover areas where changes in operations or procedures can exempt the client from required governmental compliance. We provide alternatives and recommendations that, if implemented, will provide considerable cost-savings with a short return on the investment. Common areas of compliance are:

• Pre-Treatment & Discharge
• Air Emissions
• Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage & Disposal
• PCB Handling & Disposal
• Pesticide Use
• Chemical Storage & Handling
• Asbestos Classification & Management
• Solid Waste Disposal
• Record keeping
• Emergency Response Plans
• Safety & Training Policies
• Permit Compliance Activities
• Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Expert Witness / Litigation Support