Skill: 1kalin/afrexai-epa-compliance (version 1.0.0)

# Environmental Compliance Manager Assess, track, and maintain environmental regulatory compliance across EPA, state agencies, and industry-specific requirements. Built for manufacturing, construction, energy, logistics, and any business with environmental obligations. ## What It Does When given facility details, operations type, or specific environmental concerns, this skill: 1. **Regulatory Mapping** — Identifies which EPA programs apply (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, CERCLA, EPCRA, TSCA) plus state-level requirements 2. **Permit Tracking** — Catalogs required permits (air emissions, stormwater NPDES, hazardous waste generator, SPCC plans) with renewal dates and compliance deadlines 3. **Inspection Readiness** — Generates pre-inspection checklists based on facility type, common citation areas, and recent enforcement trends 4. **Reporting Calendar** — Maps all mandatory reporting deadlines: TRI Form R, Tier II, DMRs, biennial hazardous waste reports, GHG reporting, air emissions inventories 5. **Violation Risk Assessment** — Scores current compliance posture against common violation categories with estimated penalty exposure 6. **Corrective Action Plans** — Generates remediation steps for identified gaps with priority ranking by penalty risk ## Regulatory Coverage ### Federal Programs | Program | Statute | Key Requirements | Penalty Range | |---------|---------|-----------------|---------------| | Clean Air Act (CAA) | 42 USC §7401 | Title V permits, NESHAP, NSPS, PSD/NSR | $25,000-$75,000/day | | Clean Water Act (CWA) | 33 USC §1251 | NPDES permits, stormwater, pretreatment | $25,000-$64,618/day | | RCRA | 42 USC §6901 | Hazardous waste ID, storage, disposal, manifests | $37,500-$70,117/day | | CERCLA (Superfund) | 42 USC §9601 | Reporting, cleanup liability, cost recovery | Strict liability, no cap | | EPCRA | 42 USC §11001 | TRI reporting, Tier II, emergency planning | $25,000-$75,000/violation | | TSCA | 15 USC §2601 | Chemical inventory, new chemical review, PFAS | $25,000-$50,000/day | ### State Programs - Delegated authority states (most EPA programs) - State-specific: California (CEQA, Prop 65, CARB), Texas (TCEQ), New York (DEC), Florida (DEP) - Multi-state operations: identify overlapping requirements ## Facility Classification Matrix ### By Generator Status (RCRA) | Category | Quantity | Requirements | |----------|----------|-------------| | Very Small (VSQG) | <220 lbs/month | Basic labeling, no time limit, no manifest | | Small (SQG) | 220-2,200 lbs/month | 270-day storage, manifests, contingency plan | | Large (LQG) | >2,200 lbs/month | 90-day storage, full contingency, biennial report | ### By Emissions Source (CAA) | Category | Threshold | Requirements | |----------|-----------|-------------| | Minor Source | Below major thresholds | State permit, basic recordkeeping | | Synthetic Minor | Accepted limits below major | Federally enforceable limits, monitoring | | Major Source | >100 tpy any HAP, >10/25 HAP | Title V permit, MACT/NESHAP, annual compliance cert | ## Inspection Readiness Checklist ### Universal (All Facilities) - [ ] Environmental policy posted and current - [ ] Permits displayed/accessible (air, water, waste) - [ ] Training records for environmental staff (within 12 months) - [ ] Spill prevention plan current and reviewed annually - [ ] Emergency contact list posted at all chemical storage areas - [ ] Container labeling correct (contents, hazard, accumulation start date) - [ ] Secondary containment intact, no cracks or standing liquid - [ ] Storm drains labeled "No Dumping — Drains to [water body]" - [ ] Waste manifests filed and accessible (3-year minimum, 5-year recommended) - [ ] Air monitoring/emissions records current ### Hazardous Waste Specific - [ ] EPA ID number current and posted - [ ] Satellite accumulation areas compliant (<55 gal/1 quart acutely hazardous) - [ ] Weekly inspections of storage areas documented - [ ] Contingency plan updated within last year - [ ] Land disposal restriction notifications on file - [ ] Used oil storage clearly labeled, no mixing with hazardous waste ### Stormwater Specific - [ ] SWPPP current and on-site - [ ] Quarterly visual inspections documented - [ ] Benchmark monitoring results within limits - [ ] BMPs maintained (silt fences, drain covers, berms) - [ ] No Exposure Certification current (if applicable) ## Reporting Calendar Template | Report | Frequency | Deadline | Agency | Applies If | |--------|-----------|----------|--------|-----------| | TRI Form R | Annual | July 1 | EPA | >10 employees + threshold chemicals | | Tier II | Annual | March 1 | SERC/LEPC | Any OSHA threshold chemical on-site | | Biennial Hazardous Waste | Every 2 years | March 1 (even years) | EPA/State | LQG status | | Title V Compliance Cert | Annual | Per permit | State | Major source | | DMR (Discharge Monitoring) | Monthly/Quarterly | Per permit | EPA/State | NPDES permit holder | | GHG Reporting | Annual | March 31 | EPA | >25,000 MT CO2e/year | | Air Emissions Inventory | Annual/Biennial | Per state | State | Air permit holders | | SPCC Plan Review | Every 5 years | Rolling | EPA | >1,320 gal aboveground or >42,000 gal underground oil | ## Violation Risk Scoring Rate each area 1-5 (1=fully compliant, 5=critical gap): | Category | Weight | Score | Weighted | |----------|--------|-------|----------| | Permit currency | 20% | _ | _ | | Waste management | 20% | _ | _ | | Reporting timeliness | 15% | _ | _ | | Recordkeeping | 15% | _ | _ | | Training | 10% | _ | _ | | Spill prevention | 10% | _ | _ | | Air emissions | 10% | _ | _ | | **Total** | **100%** | | **_/5.0** | **Risk Tiers:** - 1.0-2.0: Low risk — maintain current program - 2.1-3.0: Moderate — address gaps within 90 days - 3.1-4.0: High — immediate corrective action, consider voluntary disclosure - 4.1-5.0: Critical — retain environmental counsel, self-audit before next inspection ## Penalty Mitigation Factors EPA considers these when calculating fines: 1. **Good faith efforts** to comply (documented environmental management system) 2. **Voluntary disclosure** before inspection (can reduce penalty 75-100%) 3. **History of compliance** (no prior violations in 5 years) 4. **Ability to pay** (financial hardship documentation) 5. **Environmental justice** impact (proximity to disadvantaged communities increases scrutiny) 6. **Cooperation** during investigation 7. **Supplemental Environmental Projects** (SEPs) — can offset 50-80% of penalty ## Usage Provide: - Facility type and location (state matters for delegated programs) - Operations description (manufacturing processes, chemicals used, waste generated) - Current permits and their expiration dates - Last inspection date and any outstanding violations - Number of employees and annual revenue (for penalty context) The skill maps your regulatory universe, scores your compliance posture, and generates a prioritized action plan with deadlines. --- *Built by [AfrexAI](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/) — AI agents that run your operations. 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