This resource is designed to help you navigate the various concepts, features, and regulatory terms used throughout our platform and knowledge base. Most definitions will contain links for you to learn about the term in more detail.

A distinct functional section within the Encamp platform, such as the Chemicals module or the Insights module, each focusing on specific aspects of environmental compliance management.

Refers to multiple facilities operating at the same physical location, often sharing resources or management but potentially having separate regulatory obligations.

A comprehensive set of information about a specific facility in Encamp, including administrative details, operational status, and compliance-related data. (Read more)

Regulatory bodies at the city or county level that may have specific environmental compliance requirements for facilities in their jurisdiction. In most cases, this would refer to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Fire Department.

Additional data fields or requirements specific to a state's environmental regulations that facilities must provide or comply with.

An inventory management approach in Encamp where chemical quantities are entered as a single set of values representing the entire reporting year, suitable for facilities with relatively stable inventories. (Read more)

(Hazardous Materials Business Plan) A report required in California that contains detailed information about the use, storage, and handling of hazardous materials at a facility, as well as other facility activities. (Read more)

An inventory management approach in Encamp where chemical quantities are recorded as individual measurements throughout the year, allowing for more detailed tracking of inventory changes. (Read more)

(Enforcement and Compliance History Online) A publicly available EPA database providing information about environmental compliance and enforcement for regulated facilities. ECHO data is integrated within an organization's Insights dashboard.

A feature in Encamp that integrates data from external databases (like ECHO, RCRAInfo, and NPDES) to provide a more comprehensive view of a facility's compliance status. (Read more)

(Facility Registry Service) An EPA program that provides a centrally managed database of environmental information about facilities across various regulatory programs.

(National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) A permit program that addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into U.S. waters. NPDES data is integrated within an organization's Insights dashboard.

A national database and management system that supports the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program through tracking of events and activities related to hazardous waste handlers. RCRAInfo data is integrated within an organization's Insights dashboard.

The most serious level of violation noted in EPA databases, indicating a severe concern for the environment or program integrity. These designations, typically made by EPA or states during inspections or review of facility reports, help track violation resolution through the enforcement process. Significant Violations often lead to formal enforcement actions like administrative orders or civil judicial cases. Specific criteria vary by program and can be found in EPA's Detailed Facility Reports.

A Significant Violation is also termed "Significant Noncompliance" (SNC) under the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, "High Priority Violation" (HPV) under the Clean Air Act, and "Serious Violator" under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The cumulative number of instances where a facility has been noted as out of compliance with environmental requirements. This count includes all levels of violations, from minor infractions to significant noncompliance, as identified through various means such as facility self-reporting, EPA inspections, or state agency reviews. It's important to note that this total may include alleged violations that have not yet been subject to final adjudication by a judicial or administrative body.