FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2004
Contact:
Sonja Wallace, DEQ Pollution Prevention Coordinator, (801) 536-4477
(Salt Lake City, Utah) – Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is sponsoring free training for Utah businesses and military and government agencies on how to successfully implement and audit an Environmental Management System (EMS).
An EMS focuses on improving an organization’s environmental performance through increased compliance with environmental regulations, reduced environmental liabilities and greater eco-efficiency.
“This program is the most significant pollution prevention program available because it encourages proactive protection of the environment in the most cost-effective way,” said Sonja Wallace, DEQ pollution prevention coordinator. “Thousands of organizations around the world will be implementing EMSs over the next decade.”
An introductory workshop is being offered on Tuesday, May 25 at DEQ, Room 101, 168 N. 1950 West, Salt Lake City, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., with a repeat session from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Included in the workshop is a brief presentation on the new Clean Utah! program. It is a voluntary program designed to recognize and reward facilities that are willing to take steps, beyond those required by rule or statute, to prevent or reduce pollution.
The three-day course on “Implementing a Performance-Based Environmental Management System” is June 21-23, followed by the two-course course on “Auditing a Performance-Based Environmental Management System” on June 24-25. Both courses are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at DEQ, Room 101, 168 N. 1950 West, Salt Lake City.
DEQ is teaming with ERM Certification and Verification Services to provide these high-intensity, high-quality training sessions.
Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information and to reserve your space, please contact Sonja Wallace at (801) 536-4477 or swallace@utah.gov.