EPA Performance Track
Date of Award
3-13-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Environmental Policy and Management
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
First Advisor
Steven Arnold
Keywords
EPA, Environmental Protection Agency, Performance track, Voluntary
Abstract
Currently no midstream natural gas companies are members of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Performance Track program. Literature exists about Performance Track in terms of improving policy and the environment. This applied capstone project looks at Performance Track from the perspective of a natural gas company and the benefits and costs of to the company itself. The project reviews existing research and examines a case study comparison between one Performance Track member in the energy industry versus non-members. If a midstream natural gas company lists environmental excellence as an internal indicator for company success Performance Track is a viable program choice. With the proper communication, preparation, and procedures, Performance Track membership can be achieved without external assistance.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Nielsen, Karen, "EPA Performance Track" (2009). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 55.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/55