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Written By: Doug Ruhlin | May 29, 2014
Time to Read 4 Minutes
Basic compliance is a relatively simple concept. It's adhering to the environmental laws and regulations that impact your operation. Here we discuss 4 basic areas any industrial facility falls under and how they can get into compliance.
One term thrown around a lot in our line of work is 'basic environmental compliance'. Whether we're talking about it in the office, online, or we're getting asked about what it means, it's a very important concept to understand.
For many, the concept of compliance can be confusing, and many don't understand the rules and regulations impacting their facility. Consider that laws and regulations could be in place on the federal, state, county, and local levels, it's no wonder people struggle with it.
A lot of people simply ignore the regulations. Bad idea. The fines for non-compliance can be huge, and the violations range from having to get into compliance to shutting your operation down. It's not something to mess with
We've found that virtually every facility in the US needs to be concerned about these four areas:
In our opinion, those four things constitute basic compliance at any facility. There may be more that are applicable to your facility or industry you're in, but this is a great place to start. Get into compliance with these, and then you can move on with more complex issues. Or, figure out where you are through the use of a comprehensive environmental audit, which will tell you exactly where you stand with regards to environmental compliance.
Great, now you know what you need to be concerned about, but what's compliance? Simply put, it's following the applicable environmental laws, rules, and regulations at your operation, and doing everything you're required to do. We recently wrote an in-depth article on what is environmental compliance which covers it pretty well. If you're unsure about compliance, check it out.
No matter how you approach it, basic compliance isn’t a luxury, it has to be a given. If you're struggling with compliance, or need help with your environmental program, click here to contact us or give us a call at 609-693-8301 to discuss your needs today.
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