Who develops and updates the ESAM Plan?

• A. BE in cooperation with CE
• B. CE alone
• C. BE alone
• D. External consultant

Answer: (A)

The plan is created and updated through collaboration between the BE and CE because it needs both engineering know-how and regulatory oversight. The BE contributes the engineering perspective—how the surveillance and monitoring activities will be technically carried out, what instruments and procedures are feasible, and how data will be collected and managed. The CE provides the regulatory and compliance viewpoint—ensuring the plan meets applicable rules, permits, and standards, and stays current with any changes in requirements. When these two roles work together, the ESAM Plan stays technically sound while remaining aligned with regulatory expectations, and it can be updated promptly whenever equipment, processes, or rules change. Relying on only one side would miss essential angles, and an external consultant might not have the ongoing authority or access to keep the plan current.