Incentive Programs

EPA has numerous policies and programs that use incentives to encourage business, industry, and government facilities to meet and/or go beyond their environmental requirements. Incentives can include reduction or elimination in potential penalties, lowered inspection priority, or public recognition of accomplishments.

Discover, Disclose and Correct Violations

EPA Audit Policy
Facilities which voluntarily discover, promptly disclose, and quickly correct their environmental violations can reduce or eliminate civil penalties under this policy.

Small Business Compliance & Enforcement
The Small Business Compliance Policy promotes environmental compliance among small businesses.

Performance Track

The National Environmental Performance Track Program motivates and rewards top environmental performers. The program recognizes facilities that have consistently met their legal requirements and implemented high-quality environmental management systems, while it encourages continual improvement and public involvement.

Other Information

Compliance Incentives and Auditing

Partnership Programs
A wide range of programs with varying criteria and benefits

Pollution Prevention (P2) - P2 is not only an environmental strategy, but a smart business practice. Learn how to improve the business bottom line.

Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
Information on reducing civil penalties by undertaking an SEP as part of the settlement of an enforcement action

Region 1 SEPs Library

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Incentive Programs

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