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QA/QC Technical Content Checklist

(This checklist is used for the technical expert who reviews the topic hub)
Proposed as standard, January 15, 2003
Proposed as standard, March 26, 2003
Adopted April 25, 2003

Major Categories

  1. “Background and Overview” section (background explains the problem; overview is what the hub is about)
    a. Is the topic or sector defined correctly with respect to the content of the hub? Please provide specific corrections or additional information.
    b. Is the topic or sector written in terms the intended audience is expected to understand? Note that the intended audience should be defined in this section. As a general rule the topic hubs are written for technical assistance providers, pollution prevention (P2) specialists, small business development centers, small business assistance programs (SBAPs), National Institute for Science and Technology (NIST) manufacturing extension partnerships (MEPs), cooperative extension programs, trade organizations, professional organizations, tribes, educational organizations, local governments, private consultants, and vendors.
    c. Does this section provide an accurate overview of environmental concerns related to the sector/topic? Please provide specific citations and corrections.
    d. If provided, are the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) or Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes correct? Are the lists complete? If not, please provide specific additions or corrections.
    e. Is the demographic information current and correct? If not, please provide resources to reference and update.
  2. “Operations” section (applicable for industrial sector hubs only)
    Is the operations description correct? Please provide specific corrections.
    Are the material inputs correct? Please provide additions or corrections.
    Are the processes presented correct? Please provide specific corrections.
    Are the waste streams listed correct and complete? Please provide additions or corrections.
    If process flow charts and diagrams are absent, can you supply any of these?
  3. “Reasons for Change” section (Note: If other sections are used in lieu of the operations sections, reasons for change and P2 opportunities should be clearly identified within the sections, and should meet the following requirements.)
    a. Are the compliance issues identified here correct and complete?
    b. Are you aware of other key items an inspector looks for? If so, please list.
    c. Are you aware of other common environmental compliance violations? Please list.
    d. Are the cost saving measures correct and current? Are you aware of additional pollution prevention or waste minimization strategies associated with cost saving measures?
    e. Are the non-regulatory drivers for P2 accurate and current?
  4. “P2 Opportunities” section (Note: If other sections are used in lieu of the operations sections, reasons for change and P2 opportunities should be clearly identified within the sections, and should meet the following requirements.)
    a. Are the methods current (not outdated)? Are the methods common practice within the sector or topic?
    b. Are specific ways to change presented? Could someone take action as a result of reading these suggestions? Are they correct and complete?
    c. Do you have other suggestions or additions to this section?
  5. “Where to go for Help?” section
    Do you have additional resources or contacts to add to this section? Please supply complete information.
  6. “Links” section
    Are the links relevant and current? You are not expected to read each link, but a scan of the documents and review of a select few may be worthwhile.

    Optional Features, Fields, and Categories section.

  7. “Core Links and Documents” section
    Are you aware of additional core documents that should be added within any subsection(s)?
  8. “Staying Current” section
    Are you aware of other resources to help users stay current? Please supply details.
  9. “Dictionary” section
    Are there other key vocabulary words or terms that should be added? Please supply word and definition.
  10. “Acronyms and Abbreviations” section
    Are there other key acronyms and abbreviations associated with this sector or topic hub that should be added? Please supply acronym and defi

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