New Site Offers Higher Ed FMs Information On Environmental Compliance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a new Web-based compliance assistance center for colleges and universities. The site aims to provide comprehensive environmental compliance assistance and pollution prevention information. The Campus Environmental Resource Center was developed by the National Association of Colleges and University Business Officials with support and funding from EPA.

The Web site was designed to make it easier for school officials to learn about applicable environmental regulations and ensure a safe and sustainable environment for their students, faculty, and staff. The online center provides information on topics including waste management, air and water resources, drinking water, and public safety.

Users can find out what types of campus activities are regulated by EPA, see how best to comply with environmental regulations, query federal enforcement and compliance data, learn how to apply for federal grants, and e-mail comments to EPA on regulations under development.

Facility professionals not in higher education may find EPA's 15 other Web-based compliance assistance centers useful. These centers address agriculture, auto repair, automotive recycling, chemicals, construction, federal facilities, health care, local government, metal finishing, paints and coatings, printed wiring board, printing, transportation, tribal, and U.S. borders.

All compliance assistance centers, including for colleges and universities, can be accessed at: www.epa.gov/compliance/assistance/centers/index.html