Regulatory Compliance

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality uses GIS-enabled Web sites to share information.

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Government agencies use GIS to create and enforce environmental legislation. Services and businesses use GIS to comply with environmental regulations and mandates.

• Accurate calculations
• Flexibility to adapt to regulatory changes
• Streamlined compliance processes
• Composite and historical reports
• Visualization of regulatory bodies

In addition, cooperation between agencies is simplified by the use of a central database that can be leveraged for cross purposes such as financial information, ownership, improvements, and plans.

GIS technology allows both operators and inspectors to manage, coordinate, and report discovered threats to the regulating agency.

Success Stories

See how GIS is benefiting other organizations like yours.

• Regulatory Compliance Simplified with GIS Server Technology [PDF]
• Regulating Illegal Piggery Waste Runoff
• NOAA's GIS-Enabled Web Site Helps Resource Managers Navigate Legislation
• Earthjustice Wins Special Achievement in GIS Award

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