What activities does the EPA Quality System cover?
The EPA Quality System covers the collection, evaluation, and use of environmental data by and for the Agency, and the design, construction, and operation of environmental technology by the Agency. This includes environmental programs such as the demonstration of environmental technology; investigation of chemical, biological, physical, or radioactive constituents; development, evaluation, and use of computer or mathematical models; use of data collected for other purposes or from other sources (also termed “secondary data”); and the collection and use of data pertaining to the occupational health and safety of personnel in EPA facilities. A list of some example activities are contained in Example Activities.
