Almost any process that involves chemicals and waste disposal will require a plan and/or a permit to comply with regulatory agencies. Guidance is available in the assessment process and determination of required plans and/or permits. Examples of these plans and permits are:

• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)

• National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permits (NPDES)

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)

• Air Permitting

An Environmental Compliance Audit is typically performed to measure a commercial facility's compliance, management practices and systems with potentially applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements and permits. dse audits the facility through permit reviews, interviews with knowledgeable site personnel, review of the records and reports, and an on-site assessment.