Policies & Guidance

Auditing -- The EPA Audit Policy, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations" and the Environmental Audit Protocols for use by industry.

Small Communities -- The policy and guidance applicable to small communities for compliance with the environmental statutes and regulatory requirements..

Small Businesses -- EPA's policy and guidance applicable to and provided to assist small businesses in complying with the environmental statutory and regulatory requirements

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Publications -- EMS provides the structure by which certain activities can be carried out; it ensures operator training and that proper procedures are in place but doesn't specify methods or frequency of sampling. The EMS allows Federal agencies and facilities flexibility to adapt the system to their needs and priorities.