Navy EMS Implementation Status September 2008 Navy EMS
Navy EMS Implementation Status September 2008
Navy EMS Requirements Ø Fully conforming EMS by Sept 2009 § U. S. (by EO) and Overseas (by policy) § 18 ISO 14001: 2004 elements § Conformance Audit to verify Ø Appropriate Facility is conforming when: § All 18 elements of ISO 14001: 2004 are in place § Conformance Audit is complete § All findings of nonconformity are resolved § Audit Team validates resolution § CO signs an EMS Declaration of conformance memorandum Ø Per EO 13423, EMS is to address environmental aspects of energy and transportation functions § Leadership, management, and operations addressing specific programs remain § Recognize those programs as ones contributing towards meeting the goals and as a source of information for overall reporting. 2 Title/Group/Section, etc.
Federal/Do. D EMS Metrics as of 23 Sept 08 74 Navy U. S. Appropriate Facilities 3 20 Navy Overseas Appropriate Facilities Title/Group/Section, etc.
External EMS Audit Program Ø 3 Auditors/team Ø 4 -5 Day/Audit Ø Document review before traveling (pre-visit assessment) Ø Deliver near final report at exit brief Ø Auditing Standard Operating Procedures with templates for: § § § 4 Announcement letter Pre-visit questionnaire Audit Plan In-brief and Out-brief Audit Report Audit Resolution Approval Form Title/Group/Section, etc.
Navy EMS Toolkit Ø EMS Web Ø ECATTS Ø LIST BUILDER Ø EMS Awareness Training Online 5 Title/Group/Section, etc.
EMS Web Ø Enterprise-wide web-based application Ø Supports EMS ISO 14001 Implementation and daily tasks Ø Standardizes business practices Ø User Friendly! Ø Functions include: • • • 6 Document Management Calendar, Milestone, Task and Event Management Gap Analysis Tool and Implementation Plan Aspect/Impact Analysis Tool Regulatory/Compliance Management Metrics Tracking Title/Group/Section, etc.
Environmental Compliance Assessment Training and Tracking System (ECATTS) Ø To address ISO Element 4. 4. 2 Competence, training and awareness – Ensure that any person(s) performing tasks have the potential to cause a significant environmental impact(s) are competent on the basis of appropriate education, training or experience, and shall retain associated records. Ø Commercial subscription service that delivers media-specific and just-in-time job specific environmental compliance training via the web. Ø Modules of 20 minutes or less for practice owners Ø Customize for each installation to meet the Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements as well as location specific information Ø Build Personal Environmental Training Plans 7 Title/Group/Section, etc.
List Builder Ø ISO Element 4. 3. 2 § Procedure to identify and have access to the applicable legal requirements and other requirements to which the organization subscribes related to its environmental aspects Ø Provides Compliance Checklists § By media or based on the practice, operation or facility § Serves media manager or at point of use § Installation can validate local checklists are accurate Ø Developed and maintained by the Army Corps Ø Share cost with other Federal Agencies Ø Federal requirements are updated quarterly and State requirements are updated annually Ø Link from EMSWeb 8 Title/Group/Section, etc.
Updated EMS Awareness Videos Online Ø One for Senior Leaders with messages from 5 Commanding Officers on mission benefits of EMS they have realized. Ø One for general installation population on everyone’s role in the EMS Ø Director of Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Readiness Division introduces the videos and endorses and commits to EMS. Ø Covers fundamental principles of EMS Ø Provides better awareness of each individual’s roles and responsibilities 9 Title/Group/Section, etc.
Virginia Naval Installations Update Ø Five Navy Installations: § Naval Station Norfolk § Naval Support Activity Norfolk § Naval Weapons Station Yorktown § Naval Air Station Oceana § Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek Ø Declaration of Conformance Audit conducted June 08 Ø Declaration of Conformance achieved Sept 08 10 Title/Group/Section, etc.
EO 13423 Implementation Update Ø Department of Navy EO 13423 Implementation Work Group § Comprised of all relevant commands ØNAVFAC Atlantic (CONUS and EURSWA) § Created Multi-Business Line CFT September 2008 to coordinate implementation and identify possible opportunities for synergy Ø Navy Region Mid-Atlantic § Created Multi-Command Cross-Functional Team (CFT) October 2007 • Chaired by NAVFAC Midlant Executive Officer • Five Work Groups to tackle specific goals • Meet semi-annually to review progress and set new goals Ø Select Installations § Beginning to incorporate EO 13423 goals into EMS where appropriate 11 Title/Group/Section, etc.
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