Running head: ALUMINA LEGAL ANALYSIS
Alumina Legal Analysis
University of Phoenix
March 10, 2008
Alumina Legal Analysis
Regulatory and legislative compliance is a critical element for the success of any American company. The regulatory environment can be extremely challenging and diverse depending on the nature of the business and the applicable oversight agencies responsible for monitoring and enforcing key regulations. One of the most daunting, yet vital regulatory agencies policing American businesses is the Environmental Protection Agency, which is charged with “protecting human health and the environment” (Environmental Protection Agency, 2008).
Alumina, Inc. is an aluminum manufacturer specializing in the manufacture of aluminum products for automotive manufacturing, packaging materials, and raw alumina and aluminum smelting for use in other manufacturing processes. The company is based near Lake Dira in the fictional state of Erehwon, and enjoys revenues of $4 billion from sales throughout the global marketplace. Like other companies operating in manufacturing and smelting industries, Alumina is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with regards to the impact of operations on the populations and locales in which the company operates (University of Phoenix, 2008).
Situation Analysis
Issue and Opportunity Identification
Five years ago, Alumina was cited for non-compliance with environmental regulations, specifically the presence of waste products (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PHAs) that were in excess of the prescribed maximum levels. Upon notification of the violation, the company took efforts to correct the action, and has remained in compliance since that time. Despite effor ...