Environnemental Officer Refresher and Environnemental POC Training

Directorate of Public WorksEnvironmental and Natural Resources Division

Environmental Management System (EMS)General Awareness Training

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U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERArmys Environmental Mission StatementIntegrate environmental values into the Army mission in order to:Sustain readinessImprove the soldiers quality of lifeProvide sound stewardship of resourcesStrengthen community relationships

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERDPW Environmental and Natural Resources Division Mission StatementTo provide customer assistance to ensure that all organizations and personnel on Fort Rucker can accomplish their missions in full compliance with all environmental laws and regulations and with minimal adverse impact on the environment.U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKER3Environmental Management System (EMS)Provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities so they become more efficientAll environmental programs have been incorporated in to the EMS as specified by Army policyEnvironmental considerations or requirements integrated into day-to-day practices and overall operationsHelps organizations to stay in compliance and continuously improve overall environmental performanceArmy requires use of the ISO14001 standard for the framework of the EMS all installationsU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREnvironmental Management System (EMS)Each post organization is integrated into the EMS through Environmental Officers / Environmental Point of ContactsAll organizations on Fort Rucker must formally appoint an EO or EPOC using USAACE Form 2729, Environmental Officer and EPOC Appointment Memo according to GC Policy Memo 11-35 dated 31 OCT 11.EMS programs shall include measurable environmental goals, objectives, and targets that are reviewed and updated annuallyIncludes all environmental media areas in addition to the significant aspects

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERArmys Environmental ProgramMISSION FOCUSED EMSEnvironmental PolicyPlanningImplementation & OperationChecking & Corrective Action ManagementReview

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U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREnvironmental PolicyE = pc2Environmental PolicyPrevent Pollution, Comply with Laws, and Continually Improve=Garrison Commander Memo dated 14 March 2011 establishes Fort Ruckers Environmental Policy available at www.fortrucker-env.comAll installation personnel, including civilians, contractors, and military, are required to be aware of this policy in order to conform with ISO14001 U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS In ActionIdentify aspects and impacts

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS ElementsEnvironmental AspectAn element of an organizations activities, products, or services that can interact with the environmentThe causeEnvironmental ImpactAny change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partly resulting from an organizations activities, products, or servicesThe effect

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERReview of Significant AspectsThe EMS Implementation Team conducts an annual review of functional areas and processesAnnual review intended to identify areas that may affect significant aspects as a result of changes in activities, products, or services The significant aspect ranking procedure will then be used for these processes that are identified during the annual reviewThe EMS Management Representative (EMSMR) will also review the significant aspects to ensure that any potential issues are addressedSignificant aspects determine what is managed within the EMS framework

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERDetermining Significance of AspectsFive factors for determining significance:FrequencyEnvironmental ImpactMission ImpactRegulatory ImpactCommunity ConcernsU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERFort Rucker Significant AspectsAll installation personnel should be familiar with the significant aspects and how their activities could impact themAir EmissionsEnergy Use / ConservationHazardous Waste GenerationNatural Resource Alteration

Noise GenerationPollution PreventionSolid Waste GenerationSpills to Water / Soil

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS In ActionDevelop objectives and targets

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS ObjectivesInsert EMS Requirements into ContractsReduce Class II ODCs in new equipment by 100%Divert 50% of Solid WasteReduce Hazardous Waste disposal by 20% by 2012Manage operational noiseSustainable repairs to stagefieldsImprove efficiencies and effectiveness within forestry section and natural resources overallReduce Energy Consumption and Increase Energy AwarenessProvide Curation of Archaeological CollectionsIncrease Awareness of Environmental Requirements for Construction Projects

USAACE Form 2724, Objectives and Targets Action Plan, is used to track progress in meeting these objectivesU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS In ActionRoles and Responsibilities

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERRoles and ResponsibilitiesDefined in procedures and management plans associated with all environmental media areas and relating to significant aspectsEMS Master Document List contains a list of all procedures, forms, and plans that are applicable to environmental issuesTraining classes cover roles and responsibilities for the personnel attending the classU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS In ActionTraining and AwarenessEMS AwarenessCompetence-Based Training

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS Awareness ToolsEveryone working on Fort Rucker must be aware of the EMS including the policy and how activities may impact the significant aspectsEnvironmental Officers and EPOCs are responsible for ensuring personnel receive EMS awareness training Available tools include:Policy PostersWebsiteEMS Awareness Slides Flying Green NewsletterEMS BrochureU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKER

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERCompetence-Based TrainingAny type of training necessary to complete an assigned jobUSAACE Form 2702, Environmental Training Matrix, lists all environmental training that may be necessaryDPW-ENRD provided training for environmental requirements includes:EO Initial Training (16 hrs) one timeEO/EPOC Refresher Training (4 hrs) annual HWSAP Manager Course (2 hrs) annual90-HWAS Manager Course (2 hrs) annualDOD HM/HW Handler Course (24 hrs initial / 8 hrs refresher)SPCC Plan Training (2 hrs) annualU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS In ActionDocumentationControl of Documents

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS DocumentsEMS documents are maintained on the Sustainable Fort Rucker websiteEMS AuditsEMS FormsEMS ImplementationEMS Objectives and TargetsEMS PlansEMS Posters and BrochuresEMS Procedures

EMS TrainingMeetings and AgendasPolicySignificant Aspects and ImpactsEMS Master Document List EMS Master Record ListU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERFort RuckerEnvironmental Websitewww.fortrucker-env.com

The official version of all documents is maintained on the Sustainable Fort Rucker websiteAnnouncements of new and updated items are included on the News / Updates section on the right side of the home screenOrganizations are required to verify that they have the most recent version of all documents prior to use especially important when completing any forms

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U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS In ActionAudits and Inspections

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS ConformanceFort Rucker uses its EMS as a framework to: Ensure more efficient management of the installations environmental programs;Help the installation stay in compliance with regulatory requirements; andHelp continuously improve overall environmental performance.Fort Ruckers EMS is mission-focused and integrated into all installation activitiesEMS conformance is essential to continued success of the environmental programs The EMS status is checked through internal EMS auditsU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS Internal AuditsInstallation-wide internal audit conducted annually in conjunction with internal EPASInternal audits are used to improve the overall EMS programCorrective actions will be developed and implemented for any issues identified during the audit Findings and corrective actions for the audit will be presented at the EQCC and reviewed with GC during annual management reviewU. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERTypes of InspectionsInternal Compliance InspectionsConducted by personnel internal to the ArmyPrimarily conducted by Fort Rucker PersonnelMay be conducted by other Army personnel (i.e., Army Environmental Command for external EPAS)External Compliance InspectionsConducted by regulatory agencies Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKEREMS In ActionAnnual review with GC and EQCC

U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERManagement ReviewConducted each year as a desk-side review with the Garrison Commander Present summary information to the EQCC after the desk-side reviewCovers all areas required in the ISO14001 standard:Results of internal audits and evaluations of compliance,Communication(s) from external interested parties, including complaints,The environmental performance of the organization,The extent to which objectives and targets have been met,Status of corrective and preventive actions,Follow-up actions from previous management reviews, Changing circumstances, including developments in legal and other requirements related to its environmental aspects, andRecommendations for improvement.U. S. ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE & FORT RUCKERPOC InformationMelissa Lowlavar, DPW-ENRDChief, Environmental Management BranchEMS Management Representative334-255-1653melissa.g.lowlavar@us.army.mil

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