Linking Objectives to Programs EPA Regions 9 10

Linking Objectives to Programs EPA Regions 9 & 10 and The Federal Network for Sustainability

Objectives After this discussion, you should be able to: • Define an environmental management program • List environmental management programs at your facility 2

Overview • Definition • Examples • Linking Objectives to Programs 3

Definition An environmental management program is a formal set of procedures or activities designed to assign responsibility for and measure performance in achieving its environmental objectives and targets. Includes the means and timeframe by which the objectives and targets will be achieved. 4

Environmental Management Programs An environmental management program should define: – responsibilities – resources – objectives – documentation – schedules • Should be effectively aligned with existing management system elements 5

Examples of Existing Programs • • Budget and Planning Process Measuring and Monitoring Systems Appraisal and Award Systems Existing E. Plans and Programs: – NEPA – Clean Air Act Section 112(r) Risk Management Program – Emergency Response Program – Energy Conservation Program – Ride Share Program 6

EMS Document Structure EMS Environmental Management Programs Day-to-Day Operations Policy Aspects Register Objectives and Targets Environmental Management Plans Training Needs Surveys Organizational Charts Standard Operating Procedures Training Records Hazardous Waste Manifests Energy Bills 7

Linking Objectives to Programs • • • Start with EMS objectives Match programs to objectives Review current programs for non-conformance Correct non-conformance in programs Initiate new programs for objectives without existing programs 8

Review Current Programs for Non-Conformance • Many management plans are static and don’t require improvement in performance • Explicitly describe EMS objective • Describe actions to achieve objective • Define required resources • Establish responsibilities • Provide documentation procedures • Include schedules • Periodically review 9

Correct Non-Conformance • • • Add EMS language Add data for EMS target Identify actions to achieve target Assign responsibilities for actions Establish schedule for implementing actions 10

Summary • EMS objectives are achieved through environmental management programs • Most federal facilities have many environmental management programs in place • Programs may need to be modified or supplemented to specifically address EMS objectives 11

Exercise 6: Identifying potential alternatives Aspect O&T fuel 10 % consumption Decrease by December 2004 (2003 baseline) Current Practice Single occupancy cars Potential Alternative - Free parking for carpools - Funds for mass transit 12