ABSTRACT
All successful operations have established capital budgeting procedures that produce a structured investment program that balances short- and long-term needs with available resources. The organizational structure itself must reflect staffing level of commitment. Therefore, one must ensure adequate staffing levels, retain committed multitalented individuals, encourage and foster their creativity, build upon their knowledge base, accord them authority as well as responsibility, and create a team imbued with the regulatory management style. Wise capital investment not followed with attendant investment in the appropriate level of operations and maintenance is no asset at all. With respect to a sound regulatory management program, people are the most important asset. Given the critical nature and legal implications of such an information management system, its control, design, and management philosophy must be established and guided by top management. Given the volume, complexity, dynamic nature and poor reconciliation between environmental laws, the value of such a resource is readily apparent.
