Environmental Audits and Permits
ENMT 315 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: A study of the principles of environmental impact assessment and an in-depth look at laws, regulations, and methods of performing due diligence audits. The goal is to conduct environmental health and safety audits that reduce the potential for harmful or hazardous environmental or health incidents. Emphasis is on regulations and various audits and permits, such as property transfer audits, waste contractor audits, waste minimization/pollution prevention evaluations, Title V air permits, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. Discussion also covers management systems and their influence on environmental health and safety audits. Audit systems covered include ISO 14000 and CERES principles.