Abstract |
The Enforcement Program Review Framework is a collaborative effort by States and EPA to achieve greater consistency and results from environmental compliance. Under the Framework, there are 13 review elements, 12 of which apply to inspection, enforcement and data activities common to the Clean Air Act stationary source (CAA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste and the Clean Water Act NPDES programs. A thirteenth element is included to describe alternative approaches, compliance assistance, etc. associated with these CAA, RCRA and NPDES compliance programs. In May 2005, Region 6 hosted a policy level meeting with TCEQ and other State enforcement managers to introduce and discuss the Review Framework. TCEQ also participated in the national Framework training co-hosted by the Environmental Council of States and EPA. In August 2006, the TCEQ and Region 6 Framework Review teams conducted a dry run of the Framework process in preparation for the actual review which began in October. On-site file reviews at TCEQs offices were completed in November 2006. |