Audit Privilege and Immunity Laws

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EPA has worked successfully with states to resolve issues that arise in state audit and immunity laws. Some of these laws can impede government authorities from pursuing environment crimes and violations and may impede the public's access to information about environmental harm.

State Audit Privilege and Immunity Laws (PDF 18KB) (Updated April 16, 2002) – This is a list of States that currently have audit privilege and immunity laws. The list indicates which laws have been corrected.

State Audit Policies (PDF 10KB) (Updated February 11, 2002) – This is a list of States that currently have audit policies.

Statement of Principles: Effect of State Audit Immunity/Privilege Laws on Enforcement Authority for Federal Programs (PDF) (February 14, 1997)

Effect of Audit Immunity/Privilege Laws on States' Ability to Enforce Title V (PDF) (April 5, 1996)

Model State Letter Concerning Title V Programs in Audit Law States (PDF 10KB) (January 4, 1999)

Model Language for Interim Approval of TSCA 402/404 Lead-Based Paint Program in States that have Inadequate Enforcement Authorities Due to Audit Privilege and Immunity Laws (PDF 10KB) (July 20, 1999)

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