Editorial Standards

Rigorous fact-checking for a high-stakes industry. Every guide reflects current federal enforcement priorities.

Our Editorial Philosophy

In the compliance industry, inaccurate information isn't just inconvenient—it can lead to regulatory violations, environmental incidents, and significant financial penalties. That's why every piece of content on FacilityComplianceUS undergoes a rigorous verification process before publication.

Our commitment to accuracy is non-negotiable. We do not publish "faceless" content or rely on unverified third-party submissions. Every regulatory guide, state compliance update, and industry insight is researched, verified, and reviewed by professionals with direct experience in environmental compliance.

2025 PHMSA/EPA Data Verified

This badge appears on all verified content

What Our Verification Badge Means

When you see the "2025 PHMSA/EPA Data Verified" badge on an article, it means:

  • Content has been reviewed against current federal regulations
  • All statistics match our latest database sync (within 7 days)
  • State-specific requirements verified by regional compliance experts
  • Primary sources (.gov) are cited and linked

Our Fact-Checking Process

Every regulatory article goes through a 4-step verification process before publication.

Step 1

Primary Source Research

All regulatory content begins with official .gov sources—EPA, DOT, PHMSA, and state environmental agencies.

  • Direct citation from Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
  • Review of latest Federal Register notices
  • Cross-reference with EPA ECHO enforcement data
Step 2

Expert Review Cycle

Content is reviewed by our editorial board—compliance professionals with direct regulatory experience.

  • Review by FacilityComplianceUS Regulatory Board
  • Verification of state-specific requirements
  • Accuracy check against current enforcement trends
Step 3

Data Synchronization Check

We cross-reference article claims against our live database of 991,000+ providers.

  • Verify provider counts match current database
  • Confirm EPA ID and DOT number accuracy
  • Update statistics to reflect latest sync
Step 4

Publication & Monitoring

Published content is tagged with verification date and monitored for regulatory changes.

  • Content tagged with 'Last Verified' timestamp
  • Automated alerts for relevant regulatory changes
  • Quarterly review cycle for evergreen content

Editorial Independence

Advertising Does Not Influence Content

FacilityComplianceUS offers paid "Verified" and "Featured" listings for service providers. However, these commercial relationships never influence our editorial content. Regulatory guides, safety recommendations, and compliance advice are produced independently of our sales team.

Disclosure: When an article mentions specific providers, we disclose whether they are paid advertisers. Paid placement is always clearly labeled.

Our Primary Sources

Every article includes direct links to these authoritative government resources:

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