u. s. army aviation center (usaavnc) and fort rucker

6 Apr 2005 Ft. Rucker, AL

ARMY AVIATION WARFIGHTING CENTER

U. S. Army Aviation Center U. S. Army Aviation Center (USAAVNC) and Fort Rucker(USAAVNC) and Fort Rucker

EMS Objectives & TargetsEMS Objectives & Targets

Paige ShultzPaige ShultzDirectorate of Public WorksDirectorate of Public Works

Environmental Division (334) 255Environmental Division (334) [email protected]@rucker.army.mil



Objectives – overall environmental goals an organization sets out to achieve.Targets – detailed performance requirements that are set & met to achieve the environmental objectives.Environmental performance – measurable results from control of aspects based on the policy, objectives & targets

Key EMS/ISO DefinitionsKey EMS/ISO Definitions



Emissions to airReleases to waterGeneration of solid & hazardous wasteNatural resources usage (water, electricity, energy)Raw material usageAlteration of land, air & waterLocal environmental & community issues

IdentifyingIdentifyingEnvironmental AspectsEnvironmental AspectsCategories of Aspects



Impacts on air, water, soil (pollution)Energy resources impacts (combustion & depletion of natural resources)Impacts on mineral resources (depletion)Impacts on water supplies (use & reuse)Impacts on land resources (landfills)Impacts of waste generation (recycling)

IdentifyingIdentifyingEnvironmental ImpactsEnvironmental Impacts

Categories of Impacts



Activity Activity ⇒⇒ Aspect Aspect ⇒⇒ ImpactImpact

Activity Aspect Impact

Grounds-keeping

Application of pesticides & herbicides

Potential storm-water run-off contamination



Sub Activities Aspects Possible Impacts Painting Air emissions Air pollution

Final assembly Raw material usage, energy use, waste generation

Raw material and energy depletion, air/water/soil pollution

Transport Potential for accidental spillage

Air/water/soil pollution

Waste treatment Wastewater discharges Water pollution

Boiler operation Energy usage (natural gas) Energy depletion, air pollution

Recording Aspects & Recording Aspects & ImpactsImpacts


ARMY AVIATION WARFIGHTING CENTERHazardous Waste

Products & Services

Solid Waste

Air EmissionsEnergy Loss

Raw Materials &

Utilities

Wastewater

Determining AspectsDetermining Aspects



Environmental AspectsEnvironmental Aspectsand Impactsand Impacts

How can and do your activities, products and services interact with the environment? What changes (impacts) to the environment could or do result from those interactions?Which of those changes (impacts) are or could be significant?How will you keep this information up to date?



Probably most time-intensive task, but it’s the basis for the rest of the EMSInvolve people familiar with operations! Don’t do it all yourself, you miss a key opportunity to develop understanding & involvementRemember positive environmental aspects (e.g., enhancements to the environment)Be thorough—identify all aspects within the scope you set for your EMS

Lessons LearnedLessons Learnedwith Aspectswith Aspects



Fort Rucker ProcessesFort Rucker Processes

• Military Field Training• Construction• Fuel Management• Recreation• Deconstruction• Equipment/Aircraft

Operations-Mtn• Utilities Operation• Real Prop Mtn

• Fire Fighting Training• Lab Operations• Metal Fab• ODC Management• Commissary• Woodworking• Painting• Photo/Printing/Graphics• Administration



Why is it important?Why is it important?

Does it constrain the mission? Could it improve ability to conduct our mission?Does it impact soldier/family, personnel employee morale or well-being?Is it costly?Does it pose compliance concerns?Does it pose potential community concerns? Present opportunity to boost public image?Does it impact the environment beyond recovery?



Determining “Significance” Determining “Significance” Involves:Involves:

FrequencyEnvironmental ImpactMission ImpactRegulatory ImpactCommunity Concerns



2005 Fort Rucker 2005 Fort Rucker Significant AspectsSignificant Aspects

• Spills/Releases• Solid Waste• Hazardous Waste• Tailpipe Emissions• Noise• Depletion of Natural Resources• Soil Degradation



Linking Aspects, Impacts, Linking Aspects, Impacts, Targets, & ObjectivesTargets, & Objectives

Example from Dyncorp EMS Pilot Program (Fort Rucker) ‘02-’03

Significant Aspect : Hazardous Waste Generation & Spills/Releases

Significant Impact: Hazardous Waste Disposal

Objective/Target: Reduce by 2% from CY03 Baseline*

Support Projects: Evaluate rag recycling program FY 04 - test new parts washers

*Normalized to flying hours

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