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               RTP provides services in the development and assessment of
              Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to conform with the ISO
              14001 standard. RTP will work with different management levels in
              an organization preparing EMS documentation and procedures. 
              RTP can provide specific technical assistance in the development,
              implementation, and maintenance of procedures and programs for
              various elements of an EMS:
             
              EMS Manual
                Identification of environmental aspects and significant impacts
              Operational control procedures.
                Identification of legal requirements.
              
                Environmental objectives and targets.
              Training requirements.
                Internal and external communication procedures.
              
                Emergency preparedness and response procedures.
              
                Monitoring and measurement requirements and procedures.
              
                Calibration, maintenance, and recordkeeping for monitoring
                equipment.
              
                Procedures for evaluating relevant compliance requirements.
              
                Identification, maintenance, and disposition of records
                procedures.
              
                Corrective or preventive action procedures.
               
              RTP can provide third party audits of an organization's EMS
              or participate in first party EMS audits within the organization.
              RTP can assist in responding to appropriate corrective actions and
              surveillance.
             
              RTP has staff members with Registrar Accreditation Board EMS
              certification and experience as contract auditors with a major
              registrar.
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