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Environmental Compliance at College and Universities Columbia, SC

Environmental Compliance at College and Universities Columbia, SC. David Abbott, US EPA January 21-22, 2004. History . Colleges & Universities are subject to same environmental laws and regulations, penalties and bad press if found in non-compliance High rate of non-compliance identified

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Environmental Compliance at College and Universities Columbia, SC

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  1. Environmental Compliance at College and UniversitiesColumbia, SC David Abbott, US EPA January 21-22, 2004

  2. History • Colleges & Universities are subject to same environmental laws and regulations, penalties and bad press if found in non-compliance • High rate of non-compliance identified • Significant releases identified • Past low inspection priority

  3. University Initiative • Several EPA regions have participated to one degree or another starting around 1999. • Fines issued have ranged from $30K to over $1M • Compliance assistance, incentives, audit policy, enforcement

  4. Environmental Aspects/Impacts • Hazardous Waste? • Asbestos, lead paint? • Wastewater treatment plant? • Drinking water plant? • Incinerators, boilers or power plants? • Under or above-ground oil storage tanks? (Fleet & maintenance operations) • Refrigerant issues?

  5. Environmental Aspects/Impacts • Pesticide use/storage in Ag programs? • Toxic chemical storage – TRI? • Wetlands on campus? Construction? • Emergency Generators/transformers? • Paint Booths? • Universal wastes? Bulbs, CRT’s? • Solid waste? • Radioactive waste?

  6. Where Do Compliance Problems Occur? • Laboratories • Art Departments • Power Plants • Boiler Rooms • Maintenance Facilities • Automotive Fleets • Cafeterias

  7. Is your organization ready for a Compliance Inspection?

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