Attach_6_-_EMS_Executive_Summary_for_Contractors.doc

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Attachment 6

Seymour Johnson AFB

Environmental Management System Executive Summary For Contractors

MARCH 2017

Introduction In accordance with Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (March 2015), Seymour Johnson AFB (SJAFB) has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS). The goal of the EMS is to improve the core business processes of SJAFB, as they relate to the environment, seeking to improve and enhance performance in support of the overall mission. The EMS supports a transition from a compliance driven program to one that focuses pollution prevention efforts on managing both environmental and mission risks.

Environmental Policy Statement Central to the SJAFB EMS is the Environmental Commitment Statement (reverse) set by Wing Leadership. It establishes fence-to-fence applicability to include all 4th Fighter Wing and 916th Air Refueling Wing organizations, all tenants, and contractors conducting business on SJAFB property. It further extends applicability to the areas under SJAFB control at Fort Fisher Recreational Area and the Dare County Range. As indicated in the statement, SJAFB leadership is committed to continual improvement, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, the conservation of natural resources, and the integration of environmental awareness into day-to-day operations.

What Is EMS?

An EMS is that part of an overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining the environmental program and achieving environmental goals based on continual improvement. The EMS is intended to help SJAFB balance its mission with maintaining regulatory compliance and developing sustainability strategies to secure this base’s ability to support current and future mission requirements.

Significant Aspects

An aspect is any interaction with the environment caused by activities on SJAFB. Through the EMS, these aspects have been systematically inventoried and evaluated based on multiple criteria. These criteria are scored for each aspect as recommended by Wing Leadership to establish those environmental aspects deemed most critical to address. Through this process, SJAFB has determined that all aspects can be maintained at their current level, with no one aspect being more or less critical than the others.

What Is My Role?

As a contractor performing work on SJAFB property, understand that any activities that directly or indirectly impact the environment, especially the significant aspect listed above, must be communicated with the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron, and the greatest precaution should be taken to avoid negative impacts to the environment. Think of EMS the same way you think about safety. Just as you are aware of all safety hazards associated with your job, you must also be aware of all environmental impacts associated with your job and mitigate those to the extent possible.

All personnel working for, or on behalf of, SJAFB (including contractors) are required to complete EMS Awareness Training. This training is available through the ESOH Training Network (ESOHTN) website. To complete EMS Awareness Training, please visit https://esohtn.com and use “esohtn” as the password for new registrations.

To find out more about the SJAFB EMS or to discuss potential impacts of contracted activities, please contact the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron at 919-722-5168.

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE PERSONNEL

FROM: 4 FW/CC

SUBJECT: Environmental Commitment Statement

1. The mission of the 4th Fighter Wing is “Dominant Strike Eagle Airpower--Anytime, Anyplace.” While successfully accomplishing the mission, the 4 FW boasts superb environmental awareness and action in all areas of strategic planning and analysis. Our wing is committed to conserving and protecting natural resources entrusted to the Air Force at Seymour Johnson AFB, Dare County Range, and Fort Fisher Recreational Area while maintaining its status as one of the premier fighting units in the world. The 4 FW’s commitment to “Excellence In All We Do” is reflected by our commitment to continual improvement in environmental stewardship.

2. To maintain such excellence, the 4 FW leadership is committed to:

a. Proactively identifying and implementing pollution prevention measures to lessen our actual and potential impact on the environment;

b. Acting, producing, and serving in a manner that ensures compliance with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and other identified requirements;

c. Setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets, measuring progress, taking corrective action when necessary, and communicating necessary information to base personnel and interested parties;

d. Promoting the conservation and sustainable use of natural and manmade materials, integrating sound environmental practices into our daily decisions and activities, recognizing that mission accomplishment is the paramount objective of our operations;

e. Minimizing the generation of waste, recycling materials otherwise destined to become waste when feasible, and disposing of any remaining waste in an environmentally responsible manner; and,

f. Ensuring all personnel, both military and civilian, complete Environmental Management System Awareness Training.

3. Where there can be no separation of environmental impacts affecting us as a base, this policy applies to all members of the 4 FW and associated tenants. This policy shall be communicated to all persons working for or on behalf of the installation and made available to the public. Environmental stewardship is the responsibility of every member of the Seymour Johnson community in accordance with his or her roles and responsibilities. The POC for this policy is Ms. Cathy Pesenti, 4 CES/CEIE, 722-5168.

//SIGNED//

CHRISTOPHER S. SAGE, Colonel, USAF

Commander Updated 15 March 2017