1. Keep Fort Rucker “Above The Best.”
Directorate of Public Works Environmental and Natural Resources Division Environmental Management System (EMS) General Awareness Training
Keep Fort Rucker “Above The Best.”

2. Army’s Environmental Mission Statement
Integrate environmental values into the Army mission in order to:
Sustain readiness
Improve the soldier’s quality of life
Provide sound stewardship of resources
Strengthen community relationships

3. DPW Environmental and Natural Resources Division Mission Statement
To 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.

4. Environmental Management System (EMS)
Provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities so they become more efficient
All environmental programs have been incorporated in to the EMS as specified by Army policy
Environmental considerations or requirements integrated into day-to-day practices and overall operations
Helps organizations to stay in compliance and continuously improve overall environmental performance
Army requires use of the ISO14001 standard for the framework of the EMS all installations

5. Environmental Management System (EMS)
Each post organization is integrated into the EMS through Environmental Officers / Environmental Point of Contacts
All 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 dated 9 JAN 13.
EMS programs shall include measurable environmental goals, objectives, and targets that are reviewed and updated annually
Includes all environmental media areas in addition to the significant aspects

6. Army’s Environmental Program
MISSION FOCUSED EMS
Environmental Policy
Planning
Implementation & Operation
Checking & Corrective Action
Management
Review

7. EMS In Action
E = pc2

8. E = pc2 = Environmental Policy Prevent Pollution, Environmental
Comply with Laws, and Continually Improve
Environmental
Policy =
Garrison Commander Memo dated 9 JAN 13 establishes Fort Rucker’s Environmental Policy – available at
All installation personnel, including civilians, contractors, and military, are required to be aware of this policy in order to conform with ISO14001

9. EMS In Action
Identify aspects and impacts

10. EMS Elements Environmental Aspect Environmental Impact
An element of an organization’s activities, products, or services that can interact with the environment
The cause
Environmental Impact
Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partly resulting from an organization’s activities, products, or services
The effect

11. Review of Significant Aspects
The EMS Implementation Team conducts an annual review of functional areas and processes
Annual 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 review
The EMS Management Representative (EMSMR) will also review the significant aspects to ensure that any potential issues are addressed
Significant aspects determine what is managed within the EMS framework

12. Determining Significance of Aspects
Five factors for determining significance:
Frequency
Environmental Impact
Mission Impact
Regulatory Impact
Community Concerns

13. Fort Rucker Significant Aspects
All installation personnel should be familiar with the significant aspects and how their activities could impact them
Air Emissions
Energy Use / Conservation
Hazardous Waste Generation
Natural Resource Alteration
Noise Generation
Pollution Prevention
Solid Waste Generation
Spills to Water / Soil

14. EMS In Action
Develop objectives and targets

15. EMS Objectives
Divert 50% of solid waste
Reduce Class II ODCs in new equipment by 100%
Develop a Tracking Mechanism for Asbestos and Lead Abatements
Ensure all contract maintenance/custodial personnel receive required Asbestos Training prior to working in areas/buildings containing Asbestos
Reduce personnel exposure to lead based paint
Improve the Section 106 Consultation Process
Reduce use of products or processes that degrade the environment
Reduce hazardous waste disposal by 10% by CY15 from CY12 baseline
Insert EMS requirements into contracts
Increase awareness of environmental requirements for construction projects
Reduce energy consumption and increase energy awareness
Improve efficiencies and effectiveness within the forestry section and the Natural Resources Branch overall
USAACE Form 2724, Objectives and Targets Action Plan, is used to track progress in meeting these objectives

16. EMS In Action
Roles and Responsibilities

17. Roles and Responsibilities
Defined in procedures and management plans associated with all environmental media areas and relating to significant aspects
EMS Master Document List contains a list of all procedures, forms, and plans that are applicable to environmental issues
Training classes cover roles and responsibilities for the personnel attending the class

18. EMS In Action Training and Awareness EMS Awareness
Competence-Based Training

19. EMS Awareness Tools
Everyone working on Fort Rucker must be aware of the EMS – including the policy and how activities may impact the significant aspects
Available tools include:
Policy Posters
Website
EMS Awareness Slides
Flying Green Newsletter
EMS Brochure
Environmental Officers and EPOCs are responsible for ensuring personnel receive EMS awareness training

21. Competence-Based Training
Any type of training necessary to complete an assigned job
USAACE Form 2702, Environmental Training Matrix, lists all environmental training that may be necessary
DPW-ENRD provided training for environmental requirements includes:
EO Initial Training (16 hrs) – one time
EO/EPOC Refresher Training (4 hrs) – annual
HWSAP Manager Course (2 hrs) – annual
90-HWAS Manager Course (2 hrs) – annual
DOD HM/HW Handler Course (24 hrs initial / 8 hrs refresher)
SPCC Plan Training (2 hrs) – annual

22. EMS In Action
Documentation
Control of Documents

23. EMS Documents
EMS documents are maintained on the Sustainable Fort Rucker website
EMS Audits
EMS Forms
EMS Implementation
EMS Objectives and Targets
EMS Plans
EMS Posters and Brochures
EMS Procedures
EMS Training
Meetings and Agendas
Policy
Significant Aspects and Impacts
EMS Master Document List
EMS Master Record List

24. Fort Rucker Environmental Website
The official version of all documents is maintained on the Sustainable Fort Rucker website
Announcements of new and updated items are included on the News / Updates section on the right side of the home screen
Organizations are required to verify that they have the most recent version of all documents prior to use – especially important when completing any forms

27. EMS In Action
Audits and Inspections

28. EMS Conformance Fort Rucker uses its EMS as a framework to:
Ensure more efficient management of the installation’s environmental programs;
Help the installation stay in compliance with regulatory requirements; and
Help continuously improve overall environmental performance.
Fort Rucker’s EMS is mission-focused and integrated into all installation activities
EMS conformance is essential to continued success of the environmental programs
The EMS status is checked through internal EMS audits

29. EMS Internal Audits
Installation-wide internal audit conducted annually in conjunction with internal EPAS
Internal audits are used to improve the overall EMS program
Corrective 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 EMS Implementation Team Meeting and reviewed with GC during annual management review

30. Types of Inspections Internal Compliance Inspections
Conducted by personnel internal to the Army
Primarily conducted by Fort Rucker Personnel
May be conducted by other Army personnel (i.e., Army Environmental Command for external EPAS)
External Compliance Inspections
Conducted by regulatory agencies
Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

31. EMS In Action
Annual review with GC and EMS Implementation Team

32. Management Review
Conducted each year as a desk-side review with the Garrison Commander
Covers 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, and
Recommendations for improvement.

33. POC Information Melissa Lowlavar, DPW-ENRD
Chief, Environmental Management Branch
EMS Management Representative