Common use of Innovative Approach and Multi-Media Pollution Prevention Clause in Contracts

Innovative Approach and Multi-Media Pollution Prevention. This Project s innovation involves an entire industry sector voluntarily requesting permits and developing an industry-specific EMS and auditing program. Each EMS will be multi-media in order to address all significant environmental impacts, both regulated and unregulated, using pollution prevention approaches whenever practicable. Participating facilities will also be required to implement a series of critical management programs, and associated BMPs. If, through the 3rd party audits, it was determined that any of the critical management programs were not being adequately implemented, the facility would not initially qualify for coverage under an NPDES general permit or could not continue to be covered unless corrective actions were taken. Participating facilities will also have to develop CNMP s over time, consistent with EPA s AFO/CAFO Strategy, that also contribute to pollution prevention.

Innovative Approach and Multi-Media Pollution Prevention. This Project s Project’s innovation involves an entire industry sector voluntarily requesting permits and developing an industry-specific EMS and auditing program. Each EMS will be multi-media in order to address all significant environmental impacts, both regulated and unregulated, using pollution prevention approaches whenever practicable. Participating facilities will also be required to implement a series of critical management programs, and associated BMPs. If, through the 3rd party audits, it was determined that any of the critical management programs were not being adequately implemented, the facility would not initially qualify for coverage under an NPDES a general permit or could not continue to be covered unless corrective actions were taken. Participating facilities will also have to develop CNMP s over timeCNMP’s, consistent with EPA s EPA’s AFO/CAFO Strategy, that also contribute to pollution prevention.