Auditing |
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Controversies of Auditing |
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Risk and Benefit |
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Voluntary Versus Mandatory Program |
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Self-Evaluation Privilege |
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The Auditing Climate |
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The Benefits and Risks of Auditing |
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Benefits of Auditing |
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Risks of Auditing |
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Federal Agency Positions and Perspectives |
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Department of Justice |
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Environmental Protection Agency |
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Auditing and Enforcement at Federal Facilities |
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Private Sector Initiatives and Position |
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Industry Survey |
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International Standards Organization |
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British Standards Institute and the Environmental Auditors Registration Association |
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Chemical Manufacturers Association |
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International Chamber of Commerce and Global Environmental Management Initiative |
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Environmental Auditing Roundtable |
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Coalition of Environmentally Responsible Economies |
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Corporate Environmental Enforcement Council |
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American Petroleum Institute |
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Other Organizations |
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Conclusion |
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Legal Perspectives on Environmental, Health, and Safety Auditing |
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Concerns About Disclosure and Privilege |
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Traditional Common-Law Privileges |
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Federal Government Response |
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The State Legislators Respond |
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Major Case Histories |
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Enforcement Statistics |
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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Audit Program Issues |
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Commentary on Getting a Program Started |
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Audit Program Issues |
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Audit Relevant Regulations |
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Occupational Safety and Health Act |
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Clean Air Act |
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Clean Water Act |
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Oil Pollution Control Act |
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act |
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Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act |
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Pollution Prevention Act |
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act |
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Toxic Substances Control Act |
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Endangered Species Act |
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Other Acts |
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National Environmental Policy Act and Environmental Quality Improvement Act |
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Executive Orders |
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International Standards Organization 14000 Requirements for Auditing |
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Requirements of an Audit Program |
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Auditor Qualification |
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Training |
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Security Exchange Commission |
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Environmental Advantages |
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Industry Practice and Required Disclosures |
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Security Exchange Commission Guidance |
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Conclusion |
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International Audits |
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International Regulations and Resources |
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Comments on International Auditing |
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Appendices |
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Appendix A: Environmental Protection Agency Policy |
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Environmental Auditing Policy Statement |
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Clarification on Policies Related to Environmental Auditing |
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Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction, and Prevention of Violations |
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Appendix B: International Standards Organization Draft Standards |
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ISO/CD 14010.2 "Guidelines for Environmental Auditing - General Principles of Environmental Auditing" |
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ISO/CD 14011/1.2 "Guidelines for Environmental Auditing - Audit Procedures - Part 1: Auditing of Environmental Management Systems" |
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ISO/CD 14012.2 "Guidelines for Environmental Auditing - Qualification Criteria for Environmental Auditors" |
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Appendix C: Organizational Structure of ISO 14000/TC 207: Environmental Management and United States Participation Chart |
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Appendix D: Glossary |
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Definitions |
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Acronyms |
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Index |
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