Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the points of contact within Council.
Alain Legrand and Brad Pearce
What is the cost to participants.
Businesses taking part in the pilot audit will not be required to contribute to the cost of the pilot audit.
Who is undertaking the inspections.
Councils compliance officer, Alain Legrand.
What is the next step in the process.
One of the aims of the pilot will be to find out what resources may be required to undertake future audits as part of an ongoing environmental audit process and then to see what fee may be required based on cost recovery, resources and industry expectations.
How long will the individual inspections take.
The nature of the business being audited will determine the length of time taken to inspect the business.
How will the twenty participants taking part in the pilot audit be notified.
The businesses taking part in the pilot will be notified in writing and will also be visited by the Inspector who will be undertaking their audit prior to their participation in the pilot scheme.
Why is the pilot environmental audit program being undertaken?
The pilot program will enable Council to assess environmental practices against standards put in place by the EPA and to assist businesses to meet these standards.
When will the pilot program take place.
The pilot program will take place in February and March 2014.
How will the participants be chosen.
The twenty businesses taking place in the pilot audit have been randomly selected.