Documents

MSWG Project Summary 1 (HTML) - contains basic demographic information about the pilot project participants and the states.   Also available in MS Word.

MSWG Baseline Data Protocols (version 1.4) (MS Word) - contains the baseline questions that companies involved in the MSWG pilot project will answer for inclusion in the database.

MSWG EMS Design Protocols (version 2.1) (MS Word)- contains the EMS design questions that companies involved in the MSWG pilot project will answer as they design and implement their EMS.

Summary of ISO 14001 State Activity (HTML) - contains a brief summary of each state's ISO pilot project. Also available in PDF.

MSWG Voluntary Project Evaluation Guidance (MS Word)- explains the purpose of the data protocols and gives an overview of the types of questions a company will need to answer.

EPA and State Regulatory Framework for EMS Pilot Projects (PDF) - explains the agreement between the EPA and the states to study environmental management systems.

DEP Pilot Project Participation Considerations - outlines DEP's criteria for companies participating in the pilot program.

DEP MSWG Frequently Asked Questions - answers common questions about DEP's EMS pilot projects.

DEP's Strategic Environmental Management Position Paper (PDF) - explains DEP's position on ISO 14000, EMSs and other strategic environmental management principles.