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EPA environmentalcompliance score.
Fifteen questions across the five most-cited EPA compliance areas: RCRA hazardous waste, SPCC oil pollution, Tier II and EPCRA, stormwater NPDES, air quality and USTs. You get an inspection-readiness score and every gap cited to the CFR section it comes from.
3 minutes · No signup · No email
RCRA Hazardous Waste
Generator status determination, accumulation time limits, labeling, manifesting, and training. RCRA is the #1 EPA enforcement priority, typically $25K to $50K per day per violation.
SPCC Oil Pollution Prevention
Facilities storing over 1,320 gallons of oil (aggregate, above-ground) need a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure plan certified by a PE. Includes fuel, lubricants, used oil, hydraulic fluid, and many other "oils."
Tier II / EPCRA Reporting
Facilities storing hazardous chemicals at or above threshold quantities must file Tier II reports annually with state, LEPC, and local fire department. Filing deadline: March 1 each year.
Stormwater NPDES
Industrial facilities with stormwater discharges to waters of the US need either Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) coverage or individual NPDES permits. Required quarterly inspections + annual reports.
Air Quality + Underground Storage Tanks
Title V air operating permits, NESHAP/MACT compliance, RCRA Subtitle I underground storage tanks (USTs). Air violations escalate fast. EPA can shut down operations.
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Common questions
Which facilities should run this EPA audit?
Any industrial facility with hazardous waste generation, oil storage above 1,320 gallons aggregate, chemicals at threshold quantities, stormwater discharges to waters of the US, air emissions, or underground storage tanks. Covers manufacturing, chemical processing, fuel storage, auto-body shops, dry cleaners, recyclers, food processors, fleet maintenance facilities, and similar industrial operations.
How long does the EPA audit take?
Three minutes. 15 questions across five categories. No signup, no email, no credit card. Honest answers produce a useful gap list. State environmental agencies (DEQ, DEP, etc.) typically inspect on 3-5 year cycles. Running this audit once before each cycle catches the high-frequency gaps.
Does this replace an environmental compliance audit by a Professional Engineer?
No. A PE-conducted environmental compliance audit is a comprehensive deep-dive that meets ASTM E2107 or similar standards. This self-assessment surfaces the high-frequency operational gaps that show up in routine EPA / state DEQ inspections. Treat it as a triage tool to prioritize where the PE audit + remediation budget should focus.
What are typical EPA fine ranges?
EPA civil penalties are typically $25,000 to $50,000 per day per violation, indexed for inflation. The exposure number on this page uses $37,500 as a midpoint typical penalty. Criminal exposure exists for knowing violations. State agencies have their own penalty schedules that often parallel federal.