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EPA REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON ENFORCEMENT AUDIT POLICY
Release Date: 05/13/99
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FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1999
EPA REQUESTS PUBLIC COMMENT ON ENFORCEMENT AUDIT POLICY
EPA is announcing the preliminary results on the evaluation of its “Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations” (Audit Policy) and is also soliciting public comment on proposed revisions to the Audit Policy. The changes are based on data from extensive outreach including surveys of policy users. Some of the major preliminary results include: widespread use of the policy including 455 entities disclosing violations at approximately 1850 facilities; a very high user satisfaction rate at approximately 80% stating that they would use the policy again and recommend it to others; and a reduction of pollutants, and a reduced likelihood of spills and other accidents due to the voluntary discovery and correction of violations. EPA is also proposing specific improvements to the policy. One significant proposed revision is to extend the prompt disclosure period from 10 to 21 days. A complete list of the preliminary results and proposed revisions will appear in the Federal Register soon. Interested parties should send comments in writing within 60 days of its publication notice. EPA published the policy in the Federal Register on Dec. 22, 1995 (60 FR 66705). The press should contact Tanya Meekins at 202-260-1387 and other interested parties should contact Nancy K. Stoner, Director, Office of Planning and Policy Analysis, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance at 202-564-2530.
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