Public Sector EMS Initiatives
EMS Initiatives
Supported by EPA
Local Government Initiatives
EPA has a cooperative EMS agreement with the American Public Works Association (APWA)and the International City/County Management Association.
EPA is also partnering with the Global Environmental Technology Foundation on the Environmental Management System Pilot Program for Local Government Entities.
Water/Wastewater
EPA's Office of Water is involved in a number of EMS activities, including initiatives with local governments and agricultural sectors, as well as work on overview guidance documents. Learn more about EPA's water/wastewater-related EMS initiatives.
State Initiatives
Several states have programs focusing on EMS.
Transportation
Transportation agencies have begun using EMS as a means to achieve environmental compliance and organizational efficiency. See the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Center for Environmental Excellencefor more information.
Federal Agency Initiatives
Learn about EMS related activities underway at various federal government agencies.
Regional Initiatives
EPA Regional EMS Initiatives (Where You Live)
EPA has ten regional offices, each of which is responsible for several states and territories. This section includes information on EPA Regional EMS initiatives.