What are Compliance Services?

ESS Compliance Services allow you to fully assess where you are today in terms of your level of compliance.

Our experts will help you develop the necessary policies and procedures and plan specific training in the proper handling of your refrigerants, ensuring you can implement and maintain a zero defects compliance program.

Do I need them?

EPA Increases Maximum Civil Penalty to $32,500 Per Incident

On February 13, 2004, the EPA promulgated changes to the maximum civil monetary penalty, raising the limit to $32,500 per incident, compared to $27,500. This is the greatest legal increase possible and it is designed to discourage violators from treating fines as just a cost of doing business.

Can you afford civil litigation?
Do you have written policies and procedures in place as recommended in the EPA's Action Guide?
Could you immediately produce three years of past service records that are accurate, complete and compliant?
If the EPA entered your facility unannounced today for a full inspection, would you pass?

If you didn't answer a resounding YES to all of the above questions, you need our services.

Why should I use ESS Compliance Services?

Real World Experience: Our experts are distinctive in their consulting because they come from a facility operations standpoint. They are well-respected in the industry and have a unique understanding of compliance obligations. They have been in the field and in the manager's chair; they've been where you are.

With more than 75 combined years of experience in the industry, our experts are recognized authorities on environmental regulatory issues and environmental compliance management planning and implementation. They have experience in all aspects of the industry, including major refrigerant equipment manufacturing and HVAC/R service contracting. They have also been involved in numerous energy and modernization retrofits, CFC chiller conversions and refrigerant reclamation services.

Real-time Connections: Industry memberships include the Air Conditioning Contractors of Arizona (ACCA); American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); the American Institute of Plant Engineers, American Energy Engineers (AEE); the Environmental Engineers and Managers Institute; the American Bakers Association (ABA); and Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA).

In 1998 the EPA partnered with ESS experts to develop their Title VI inspector's manual and provide training to all regions. The Chemical Manufacturer's Association (CMA) and ESS worked together to develop an industrial process Leak Repair Guidelines training guide. Our experts are regarded as the leading authorities in Title VI Refrigerant Compliance and are regularly called as expert witnesses by the legal profession for EPA enforcement activity.

How do I get started?

Contact our Compliance Services Account Managers to discuss your options. They are experienced in working with organizations that include Fortune 500 companies, government and military entities, and educational facilities. They will develop a custom solution for your specific needs.