Compliance

On-Site Civil Inspection Procedures Rule

This rule describes certain Agency procedures for conducting on-site civil inspections, as contemplated by section 7 of EO 13892, Ensuring Reasonable Administrative Inspections.
- Read the On-Site Civil Inspection Procedures Rule
NPDES Electronic Reporting Final Rule

The rule requires permitted facilities that discharge to waters of the United States to submit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) information electronically rather than on paper.
- Learn more about the final rule
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Dashboard

Find out if the water system where you live is keeping up with environmental laws.
- Drinking Water Dashboard

Learn How Facilities Near You are Complying with Environmental Laws

Compliance Monitoring Programs

Popular Compliance and Enforcement Features

EPA's Compliance and Enforcement Process
Environmental problem is identified
Congress passes laws to address environmental problems.
EPA issues regulations to implement the laws
Compliance assistance helps the regulated community understand and comply with regulations.
Compliance monitoring assesses compliance through inspections and other activities.
Enforcement actions are initiated when the regulated community does not comply, or cleanup is required.
Protection of public health and the environment.