1. agenda news from environmental (10 min – poultney) status of 2014 high priorities: energy/water...
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Agenda
News from Environmental (10 min – Poultney)
Status of 2014 High Priorities: Energy/Water Consumption (10 min – Charles) Natural Resources (10 min – Gainer)Regulated Waste (10 min – Proctor) Water Quality (10 min – McGinnis)
Discussion/Questions
News From Environmental
Kristen Poultney returns to SPEEB after 9-month detail Facility Environmental Audit and EMS Internal Audit Programs –
being reconsidered, potentially revised New emphasis on corrective actions, follow-up, and verification
EMS Management Review will be conducted at Center Leadership Council this spring
Update/improvements to Environmental specifications and standards (e.g. tree species)
Environmental and Energy Program Manual (LPR 8500.1) under LMS review until April 4
Upcoming: Earth Day/Arbor Day Event – April 22Facility Environmental Coordinator and Waste Management/ Spill
Training (May and June) 3
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Environmental CategoriesAir Emissions Natural ResourcesCultural Resources Remediation/ RestorationFleet Management Solid Waste (Non-hazardous) Energy/Water Consumption Sustainable Acquisition Environmental Impacts Review Sustainable Facilities Fuels, Oil and Lubricants Toxic SubstancesHazardous Materials Water QualityRegulated Waste
FY 2014 High Environmental Priorities
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Energy and Water Conservation
This priority is being addressed by the Energy Efficiency Team
Objective: Reduce energy in Goal Subject facilities by 3% annually and water consumption by 2% annually as required by National Energy Conservation Policy Act and Executive Orders 13423 and 13514
Point of Contact: Bobby Charles
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Energy and Water Conservation
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
9.7%
9.9%
8.1%9.8% 9.3%
13.3%16.0%
22.0%
GoalActual
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
1.0%
15.8%
15.3%
18.7%
24.3%
18.0%
GoalActual
Not Yet Meeting Goal Meeting Goal
Goal Subject Facilities Energy Use Intensity Reduction Water Use Intensity Reduction
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Target Deadline Status Comments
1. Complete Energy Efficiency Upgrade Project for HVAC Replacements in B1195/1225/1244 and Retro-commissioning of 11 buildings
6/30/2014 In Progress
HVAC replacements and Retro-commissioning are complete. Repairs and improvements identified by Retro-commissioning are in progress and on track to be completed by the target due date.
2. Complete Steam Metering Design 3/31/2014
CompleteComplete
3. Develop a process/tool to more quickly identify water consumption anomalies
6/30/2014 In Progress
Ongoing
Energy and Water Conservation2014 Targets
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Target Deadline Status Comments
4. Solicit, prioritize, and implement small energy projects identified by Facility Coordinators and Facility Environmental Coordinators
9/30/2014 In Progress
Call for projects complete March 14. 35 projects submitted. Evaluation of projects underway.
5. Initiate a program to incorporate energy management data into GIS
9/30/2014 In Progress
Preliminary meetings held with COD IT and GIS.
6. Continue participation in Agency-wide computer power management program development
9/30/2014 In Progress
Ongoing; ACES planning test deployment @ LaRC.
7. Develop “shutdown” setting for Center-wide building HVAC control
3/31/2014 Complete
Complete
Energy and Water Conservation2014 Targets
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Energy and Water Conservation Program UpdateFY14 CECR Energy Efficiency Improvements Project
Retro-commissioning of 16 buildings, Lighting retrofit in Building 1195
Funding for Retro-commissioning of 4 buildings for 15 x 15 sustainable buildings mandate
Possible funding for service air leak detection & repair project and mods to Building 1215 compressor system
Identification of water leaks and monitoring of repairs
PPBE 16 Energy Project Proposals
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Natural ResourcesObjective: Expand and improve LaRC’s natural resource management program
Point of Contact: Mary Gainer
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Target Deadline Status Comments
1. Finalize and begin implementing Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP)
6/30/2014 Complete
INRMP complete Dec 2013. Implemented procedures with grounds for nuisance animals. Apr 2014 begin planting riparian buffer areas. New design standards have stringent requirements for vegetation.
2. Develop 2-year tree planting plan/map 6/30/2014
Complete
Arborist survey for tree health in core area. 2-year plan developed.
3. Submit proposed 2-year tree planting plan/map to Master Planning, VITAL, and COD
9/30/2014 In Progress
2-year plan has been submitted to Master Planner and Revitalization for concurrence. Waiting on funding.
Natural Resources2014 Targets
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Natural Resources Program UpdateJoint project with TNCC, VWCC, DBLCC GIS and Forestry
programs to survey treesTwo trees nominated to state Big Tree Program – 1 acceptedFirst COD project under new mitigation for tree removal - tree
plantingEarth Day 2014 riparian zone tree planting – 100 bare root
trees by water towerFox problems appear to be over – public awareness and trash
containersBird Survey form for LaRC now on-line in time for May
breeding count
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Regulated WasteObjective: Improve awareness of and conformity with LaRC Waste Management policies
Point of Contact: Mason Proctor
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Target Deadline Status Comments
1. Develop survey for FECs to anonymously submit concerns/issues relating to program/duties
3/31/2014 In Progress
Questions and approach is being investigated.
2. Revise LaRC Specifications to include Environmental documents in required submittals
3/31/2014 Complete
Complete
3. Revise SAA Weekly Inspection Checklist to include Universal Waste requirements
12/1/2013 Complete
Complete
4. Explore including FEC and waste management responsibilities in Performance Plans
9/30/2014 In Progress
Options are being investigated
Regulated Waste2014 Targets
Regulated Waste Updates
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Specification changes evolve over timeConcerns of the effectiveness of training
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Water QualityObjective: Improve water quality and reduce quantity of water discharged from Center
Point of Contact: Peter Van Dyke
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Target Deadline Status Comments
1. Update MS4 Program Plan to address new permit requirements, stormwater regulations, and the Chesapeake Bay TMDL.
9/30/2014 In Progress
Update currently underway. MS4 Program Plan update is due to DEQ July 1st.
2. Provide presentation to upper management on upcoming requirements and discuss future budgeting options
9/30/2014 In Progress
Currently developing new MS4 Program Plan and Chesapeake Bay Action Plan to determine funding needs.
3. Complete annual rainfall vs. sanitary outflow analysis 9/30/2014
Complete
Completed and submitted to HRSD. HRSD provided no feedback. I&I work currently underway.
Water Quality2014 Targets
Water Quality UpdateNew VA Regulations
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New VA stormwater regulations regarding quality and quantity (technical criteria) go into effect on 1 July
New requirements have been added to LaRC’s Environmental Design Standards
Requirements are being incorporated into projects (Computational Research Facility, MSL, etc.)
Appropriate staff (PMs, TPOCs, etc.) will be briefed
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Water Quality UpdateSanitary Sewer (I & I) Repairs Underway
51 low lying manholes receive new internal seals and inflow dishes
90 manholes thoroughly cleaned and sealed with epoxy liner4 manholes receive major repairs 7 manholes totally replaced32 cleanouts addressed (broken, missing, or wrong sized caps)47 cleanouts not found in field to be identified and repaired
as appropriate Cutting and capping abandoned lines, repairing and resealing
sanitary overflow tank at pumping station, removing and replacing 2,275 linear feet of terracotta and vitrified clay lines with PVC pipe
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2. Green Existing Parking lots - Filterra-type devices, drop inlet sediment traps, micro-bio retention cells, etc.
Water Quality UpdateUpcoming Projects
Examples of Filterra-type devices
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2. Green Existing Parking lots (continued) - Filterra-type devices, drop inlet sediment traps, micro-bio retention cells, etc.
Water Quality UpdateUpcoming Projects
Examples of drop inlet sediment traps
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Next stepsSpring/Summer 2014: FY14 Objectives/Targets continue to be
implemented June 2014: Internal EMS Audit
At any time, please feel free to contact Kristen Poultney or Andrea Finley regarding the EMC or any other environmental issue/topic.
Thank You! Your participation is appreciated.
QUESTIONS? DISCUSSION?