Environmental Management System Manual - Miami-Dade Portal

4.5 Checking
4.5.1. Monitoring and measurement
MDT has established, implemented and maintains procedures to monitor and
measure, on a regular basis, the key characteristics of its operations that can have
a significant environmental impact (refer to EP 4.5.1-1). The procedures include
the documenting of information to monitor performance, applicable operational
controls and conformity with the organization's environmental objectives and
targets.
Equipment requiring calibration is calibrated, and equipment with factory set
calibration is verified. Monitoring and measurement equipment is used and
maintained. Records of calibration and monitoring are kept.
Refer to Attachment L for a copy of MDT’s Monitoring and Measurement
Procedure and Objectives & Targets & Programs.
4.5.2. Evaluation of compliance
Consistent with its commitment to compliance, MDT has established,
implemented and maintains procedures for periodically evaluating compliance
with applicable legal requirements (refer to EP 4.5.2-1). Records of the results of
the periodic evaluations are kept. MDT also evaluates compliance with other
requirements to which it subscribes.
Refer to Attachment M for a copy of MDT’s Evaluation of Compliance
Procedure and Self-Audit Environmental Compliance Evaluation
Checklist/Report.
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