Environmental Compliance Audit In Wisconsin - Green Tier Law

The voluntary compliance auditing provisions of Wisconsin Act 276, the Green Tier law, are designed for businesses and other regulated entities that work towards keeping in compliance with all Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and federal regulations. Provisions of the Act are modeled after EPA’s audit policy and encourage businesses to voluntarily audit their own environmental compliance and commit to correct violations. By using this program, Wisconsin businesses face substantially less financial risk and limited liability for violations disclosed as part of the audit.

The law contains specific protections that prevent use of the law to deflect penalties for known or serious violations. Practices employed for economic gain without sufficient regard for environmental consequences are not eligible.

Participation in the Environmental Improvement Program requires three basic steps:

1. Notify DNR 30 days before beginning the environmental compliance audit.
2. Conduct an environmental compliance audit within 365 days of the 30-day notice to DNR.
3. Submit an audit report to the DNR that identifies any violations and includes a plan for corrective action
   

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