【正文】 to promptly prepare candid, clear and appropriate written reports on audit findings, corrective actions, and schedules for implementation.? A process which includes quality assurance procedures to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of environmental audits.Generally, the document authorizing work (., a Statement of Work, or Contract) will specify, whether an audit program must be effected by the responsible organization. Assuming this to be the case, why do we audit? Here again, the guidance document identifies three purposes for performing audits:? to determine if a particular group has the capability to conduct the monitoring before the project is initiated? to verify that the QA Project Plan and associated SOPs are being implemented? to detect and define problems so that immediate corrective action can begin. Perhaps on a less positive although valid note are additional reasons for performing audits:? the 1986 decision by the. EPA to include Environmental Auditing provisions in enforcement settlements? the litigious nature of our society.The prevalent theme of the purpose statements above is one of continuous improvement and recurrence prevention. Audits are a management tool for improvement of the program.AUDIT STANDARDS AND GUIDANCEThis chapter presents process or qualification standards for conducting audits. These documents are relatively short and provide the user with essential information for designing an audit program, preparing for an audit, or evaluating auditors. The strength of these documents is that they provide information that is brief and easytouse. These documents can be used as planning checklists. The limitation of these documents is that they do not provide extensive background information or learning tools. Because they focus on the audit process or auditor qualifications, they also do not provide information on environmental requirements (., regulations). While these documents may be essential for starting up an audit program, or understanding the ponents of an audit program, those looking for more indepth understanding of auditing may need to seek additional materials or training to supplement this information.This document provides the required qualifications for an air pliance auditor for small businesses in New Jersey. Qualifications include professional experience, education, and specialized seminars related to air pliance auditing. These qualifications can be used to evaluate businesses that are considering hiring an outside auditor to review their operations with respect to air pliance. The document also provides guidance for small businesses in selecting an auditor, developing and negotiating contracts, and building a relationship with the auditor to assure that the needs of the small business are met. Despite its focus on New Jersey, the qualifications and the criteria are useful for any small business that needs to evaluate or select an auditor for conducting an audit against air pliance criteria.In contrast to audit standards, which define how an audit should be conducted, audit criteria define how the small business should be, or would like to be, operating. These criteria include regulatory requirements, such as federal, state, or local laws and regulations. They also include nonregulatory criteria such as environmental management systems standards, best management practices for businesses and agriculture, green product standards, or sustainable practice standards. Note that despite being not required, many of the “beyond pliance” criteria are crucial to the safe and efficient operation of a facility. Beyond pliance criteria in areas such as energy efficiency or environmental management systems (EMS) can reduce operating costs, allow small businesses to reduce their pliance requirements, and allow small businesses to constantly identify areas where environmental impact can be reduced. Furthermore, many businesses that generate hazardous waste are required by federal or state law to reduce the quantities of waste generated through pollution prevention. Thus, pollution prevention and EMS audit criteria provide opportunities for satisfying these requirements.這一個章節(jié)禮物處理或資格引導的標準稽核。39。 CREATING AN AUDIT PROGRAM: WHY AUDITIn the Environmental Audit Program Design Guidelines for Federal Agencies,” (EPA/130/4S9/001) the audit objectives are given:The goal of environmental management is to reduce environmental pollution andminimize risks associated with a facility’s production, operations and maintenance.An environmental management program oversees the environmental functionswithin an agency, generally providing guidance and technical support throug