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Risk Reduction Through Voluntary Programs
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Inspector General Division Conducting the Audit:
Northern Audit Division
Chicago, Illinois
Program Covered:
Air and Radiation
Program Offices Involved:
Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Division
Indoor Environments Division
Table of Contents
CHAPTERS
- INTRODUCTION
- VOLUNTARY PROGRAMS CAN BE AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
- GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
- ESTIMATING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS
- IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED
Purpose
Background
Scope and Methodology
Prior Audit Coverage
Role of Voluntary Programs in EPA
Environmental Benefits of Voluntary Programs
Planning Process
Educating People About Incentives
Providing Quality Support
Working With Outside Organizations
Obtaining Commitments
Evaluating Progress and Making Adjustments
Conclusion
Energy Star Programs
Radon Program
Conclusion
Improving Documentation of the Planning Process
Defining Market Transformation
Maintaining Energy Star Logo Integrity
Reporting Radon Results
- CCAP ACTIONS AND SUPPORTING EPA PROGRAMS
- ENERGY STAR HOMES BUSINESS PLAN
- ESTIMATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS
- OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION'S RESPONSE TO DRAFT REPORT
- ABBREVIATIONS
- DISTRIBUTION
Created April 21, 1997