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 We do not publish "faceless" content or rely on unverified third-party submissions.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.
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.
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
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
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
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: