This practice covers minimum acceptable accreditation criteria to assist in the assessment of certification programs for environmental professionals.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action, this practice was withdrawn in January 2007 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
Область применения1.1 This practice covers minimum acceptable accreditation criteria to assist in the assessment of certification programs for environmental professionals.
1.2 This practice will assist a user of environmental services in identifying credible certification programs for environmental professionals.
1.3 This practice does not propose to address any specific certification program for environmental professionals. It is the responsibility of the user of this guide to determine whether or not a specific certification program meets the criteria contained herein.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.