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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Environmental Handbook

Environmental Handbook

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

2019 4th Edition

Presented by:

673 CES/CEIEC

Environmental Office

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Report On-Base Emergencies to: Phone Fire-Related Emergencies 911 Major Spills of Hazardous Substances or Wastes 911 Minor Spills of Hazardous Substances or Wastes 911

Environmental Points of Contact Phone

Environmental Compliance Chief (907) 384-2440

Environmental Conservation Chief (907) 384-6224

Environmental Restoration Chief (907) 384-1824 Hazardous Waste (907) 384-3322 Hazardous Materials (907) 384-3269

Underground/Aboveground Storage Tanks (907) 384-2478

Storm Water Pollution Prevention (907) 384-0250

Air Quality (907) 384-2444

Spill Prevention, Countermeasures, and Control (907) 384-2478

Toxic Substance (907) 384-3466

Cultural Resources (907) 384-3467

Emergency Spill Response 911

Dig Permit: Environmental Coordination (907) 384-2984

Hazardous Waste Center (HWC) (907) 552-3435

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (907) 384-2460

Qualified Recycling Program (907) 384-7854

Non-Hazardous Solid Waste (907) 384-7854

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Environmental Fact Sheets Aboveground Storage Tanks (Fuel Storage) .......................................A-1 Absorbents with Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL)

(Used Rags, Pads, Booms, Technical Wipes) .............................. A-2 Adhesives, Sealants, and Epoxy ........................................................ A-3 Aerosol Cans ...................................................................................... A-4 Animal or Fish Carcasses .................................................................. A-5 Antifreeze/Coolant .............................................................................. A-6 Asbestos (Floor Tiles, Insulation) and Lead-Based Paint

Containing Material ...................................................................... A-7 Batteries − Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) (e.g., Hawker®

Armasafe™ Plus and Optima™) ...................................................... B-1 Batteries − Alkaline ............................................................................ B-2 Batteries − Lead-Acid (Vehicles, UPS Batteries) ............................... B-3 Batteries − Tactical ............................................................................. B-4 Bulk Waste (Government-Owned Furniture, Appliances, and Others) ................................................................................... B-5 Calcium Hypochlorite ......................................................................... C-1 Cardboard .......................................................................................... C-2 Containers – Beverage (Aluminum Cans) ..........................................C-4 Cooking Oil .........................................................................................C-5 Cultural Resources .............................................................................C-6 Drip Pans ............................................................................................ D-1 E-Waste (Electronic Waste) .................................................................E-1 Filters – Fuel ........................................................................................F-1 Filters – Oil ..........................................................................................F-2 Fire Extinguishers ...............................................................................F-3 Fuel – Diesel, Jet Propulsion 8 (JP-8), Gasoline

(MOGAS), Aviation Gas (AVGAS) ................................................ F-4 Fuel Trucks (JP-8) – Fuel Tankers, HEMMT, Truck

Mounted Pump, Tank Units ...........................................................F-5 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) .......................................................... H-1 Hazardous Waste – Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA) .................. H-2 Light Tubes and Light Bulbs ................................................................ L-1 Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) and Flameless Ration Heaters (FRH) ....M-1

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Medical Waste − Regulated (RMW) ...................................................M-2 Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) ................................................ O-1 Paint ....................................................................................................P-1 Pallets (Wood) .................................................................................... P-2 Paper .................................................................................................. P-3 Parts Washers (Degreasers) .............................................................. P-4 Parts Washers (Weapons) ................................................................. P-5 Pesticides – Insecticides, Herbicides and Rodenticides .................... P-6 Pet Waste ............................................................................................P-7 Purging Fuel Tanks (Fuel Tankers, Trailers, HEMTT, Fuel Pods) ....... P-8 Safety Data Sheets (SDS) .................................................................. S-1 Scrap Metal (Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Wire) .................................... S-2 Solvent and Solvent Rags (Acetone, Denatured Alcohol, Methyl Ethyl Ketone [MEK], Methyl Propyl Ketone [MPK], Toluene, Xylene, Mineral Spirit, Paint Thinner) ................ S-3

Spill Kits .............................................................................................. S-4 Spill Response ................................................................................... S-5 Storm Water ....................................................................................... S-6 Tires ....................................................................................................T-1 Toner and Ink Cartridges .....................................................................T-2 Universal Wastes ................................................................................ U-1 Unknown Materials ............................................................................. U-2 Used Oil (Motor Oil; Diesel Fuel; Transmission, Brake, and Hydraulic Fluid; Synthetic and Heating Oils) .........................U-3 Vegetation ...........................................................................................V-1 Wetlands .............................................................................................W-1

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Environmental Sections

1. The JBER Environmental Handbook

2. How to Use This Guide

3. Introduction

4. The Environmental Element at JBER

4.1. Environmental Compliance

4.2. Environmental Conservation Section

4.3. Environmental Restoration

5. Environmental Compliance Section

5.1. Environmental Management System

5.2. Environmental Compliance Assessment Management

Program (ECAMP)

5.3. Unit Environmental Coordinator

5.4. Hazardous Waste Management

5.5. Hazardous Material Management

5.6. Spill Prevention and Response

5.7. JBER Pollution Prevention Program

5.8. Solid Waste and Recycling

5.9. Air Quality

5.10. Water Quality

6. Environmental Conservation Section

6.1. Environmental Planning

6.2. Wetland Management

6.3. Forest Management

6.4. Cultural Resources Management

6.5. Outdoor Recreation

6.6. Fish and Wildlife Management

6.7. Protecting Fish and Their Habitat

7. Environmental Restoration Section

8. National Environmental Policy Act

9. Energy, Fuel, and Paper

9.1. JBER Energy Usage

9.2. JBER Fuel Usage

9.3. JBER Paper Usage

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1. 1. The JBER Environmental Handbook

This JBER Environmental Handbook is a simple and informational “how-to” guide for environmental compliance on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). The handbook is organized into short fact sheets that address the most frequently asked environmental questions and provides information for managing environmental issues at JBER.

This document does not represent policy and is not meant to be a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or other form of operational control. This handbook is informational. It is made available to help personnel manage environmental concerns and situations they may encounter.

The JBER Environmental Handbook may be used by the following organizations:

▪ All organizations, tenants, contractors and activities located on

JBER.

▪ Any outside organizations or activities training on JBER ranges.

Disclaimer: It is noted that some waste management or disposal procedures specified in this guide may not apply to certain contractors and installation tenants based on contractual relationships, support agreements and scopes of work. Please contact the JBER Hazardous Waste Center (HWC), (907) 552-3435, if you have questions about your unit/activity’s tenant agreement with JBER. This handbook is not intended for use in JBER Military Family Housing. Military Family Housing residents should contact the JBER military housing office for assistance.

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2. 2. How to Use This Guide

Use the Table of Contents to find the topic heading you are looking for and refer to the corresponding fact sheet number to find the page you need. If the information you are looking for is not contained in this handbook, do not hesitate to contact Environmental Program personnel listed in the Point of Contact directory of this handbook for assistance.

3. 3. Introduction

JBER contains approximately 73,041 acres of property not including geographically separated areas. JBER supports a population of about 36,611 that includes approximately 15,000 Arctic Warriors.

JBER provides services, installation facilities, training areas, and outdoor recreation for the JBER community that must maintain a balance with the unique environment of JBER.

The Department of Defense (DoD) addresses sustainability in its operations as a systematic framework aimed at building an enduring future (from DoD Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan, Fiscal Year 2011):

“The Department’s vision of sustainability is to maintain the ability to operate into the future without decline – either in the mission or in the natural and manufactured systems that support it. DoD embraces sustainability as a critical enabler in the performance of our mission, recognizing that it must plan for and act in a sustainable manner now in order to build an enduring future. Sustainability is not an individual Departmental program; rather, it is an organizing paradigm that applies to all DoD mission and program areas. Applying a systematic framework for improving sustainability involves a wide range of practices that span much of the Department’s day-to-day activities and military operations, and DoD personnel are learning to apply this

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The Department recognizes that many key issues facing DoD can be addressed through smart investments that improve the sustainability as well as promote the mission, such as using energy and water more efficiently, acquiring more energy from renewable sources, designing buildings for high performance, reducing the use of toxic and hazardous chemicals, and optimally managing solid waste.”

The JBER Environmental Element (673 CES/CEIEC) is tasked with supporting the JBER mission through environmental sustainability.

4. 4. The Environmental Element at JBER

The JBER Environmental Element is divided into two sections that work cooperatively to reach program goals: Environmental Conservation and Environmental Compliance. The Environmental Restoration section is managed by Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), but still resides on JBER.

4.1. Environmental Compliance

The Environmental Compliance programs ensure JBER is in compliance with federal, state, local, and Air Force environmental rules and regulations. The section manages compliance with regulations for environmental management, air quality, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, hazardous materials, water quality (drinking water, storm water, and wastewater), storage tanks, spill response, landfills, recycling, toxics (lead, asbestos and PCBs), pollution prevention (P2), and environmental baseline surveys. The element offers hands-on management of hazardous wastes for all JBER units/shops and offers training courses to personnel and contractors working on the installation.

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4.2. Environmental Conservation Section

JBER is responsible for the management and protection of more than 73,000 acres of land. These lands serve as natural areas for local wildlife. They are also open to the base population and general public for outdoor recreational uses. The Conservation program is responsible for forestry, fish and wildlife management, outdoor recreation planning, as well as cultural resources management on JBER. The Environmental Planning program ensures that all projects undertaken on base are reviewed to determine their impacts on the environment and natural resources.

4.3. Environmental Restoration

The Environmental Restoration program is responsible for cleaning up contamination from past operations and reducing risks to human health and the environment. This section manages the Installation Restoration Program, Military Munitions Response Program, and Contaminated Sites Program. The Environmental Restoration Program is centrally managed by AFCEC.

5. 5. Environmental Compliance Section

JBER maintains environmental compliance with state, federal, local and DoD regulations through numerous management programs, including but not limited to the following:

▪ The Environmental Management System (EMS)

▪ Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Program

▪ Unit Environmental Coordinator (UEC) program

▪ Hazardous Waste Management

▪ Hazardous Material Management

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▪ Spill Management and Response

▪ P2

▪ Solid Waste and Recycling

▪ Air Quality

▪ Water Quality

5.1. Environmental Management System

The EMS is part of the overall joint base management system for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and improving environmental performance. The EMS follows the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001.

5.2. Environmental Compliance

Assessment Management Program (ECAMP)

The ECAMP is a compliance management tool to ensure JBER complies with federal, state, DoD, and Air Force policies and regulations. It assists base leadership in managing their environmental, safety and occupational health programs more effectively by helping identify and correct deficiencies before they result in accidents or violations. Internal assessments are conducted yearly, while external assessments are conducted every three years.

5.3. Unit Environmental Coordinator

UECs are primary liaison between JBER units and the JBER Environmental Office. The UEC organizes and tracks training for personnel assigned as primary or alternate hazardous material, hazardous waste managers, and storm water points of contact within their units. UECs ensure all unit personnel are aware of the JBER EMS requirements and have accomplished appropriate training for their specific role (hazardous waste manager, general worker, etc.) They also identify and communicate unit requirements and

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subsequent changes to unit operations that may affect environmental programs such as hazardous waste or materials, recycling, storm water discharge, air quality, or energy recovery. UECs inspect and assist individual managers with environmental compliance issues or concerns.

5.4. Hazardous Waste Management

Hazardous waste is harmful and may cause immediate physical harm or adverse health effects that show up years later. State and federal agencies have strict regulations on hazardous wastes and violators may be subjected to fines and disciplinary action.

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate control hazardous waste from the cradle-to-grave. This includes the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA also sets forth a framework for the management of non-hazardous solid wastes. JBER maintains a RCRA permit for operation of a treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) located at Building 11735. The TSDF processes all hazardous wastes generated on JBER.

JBER is regulated as a large quantity generator of RCRA hazardous waste. Efforts are made to minimize the generation of all wastes.

When waste is generated, it must be properly identified, managed, and disposed. All generators of hazardous waste need to be aware of and in compliance with hazardous waste regulations and management procedures. For guidance on hazardous waste management, contact your unit’s Hazardous Waste Manager, UEC, or the JBER Hazardous Waste Program Manager.

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5.5. Hazardous Material Management

Hazardous material (HAZMAT) includes all items (including medical supply items, but excluding drugs in their finished form and pharmaceuticals in individually-issued items) covered under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, and all Class I and Class II Ozone Depleting Substances. HAZMAT does not include munitions or hazardous waste. Established procedures and standards that govern management of hazardous materials throughout the Air Force are located in Air Force Instruction 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management.

Air Force Instruction 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management, requires the Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Committee to establish a cross-functional Hazardous Material Management Process (HMMP) Team. The HMMP Team includes representatives from Civil Engineering, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Safety, and Logistics. The HMMP provides oversight for three major areas: the Hazardous Materials Pharmacy Program, the weapon system Hazardous Materials Reduction Prioritization Process, and the Ozone Depleting Substance Management Program. The HAZMAT Pharmacy is the single point of authorization on JBER through which hazardous materials may be requested.

Designed to facilitate control of hazardous materials, the HAZMAT Pharmacy’s goal is to achieve reductions in hazardous material usage, procurements of hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes generation through combinations of management controls, organizational changes, and automated information system support.

Each organization storing or bringing hazardous material on JBER is required to comply with EPCRA and register the materials with the HAZMAT Pharmacy.

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5.6. Spill Prevention and Response

Spill prevention is one of the most important aspects of the Environmental Quality Program and is regulated by the EPA and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC).

The EPA requires certain facilities to prepare and implement a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan in order to reduce or eliminate oil discharges to navigable waters of the United States. There is also a state requirement from ADEC for JBER to have an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan. The two plans have been integrated and are renewed every five years per state and federal requirements. JBER refers to the base plan as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan/ Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan (SPCC/CPlan).

Both plans establish guidelines for the safe and proper storage and management of petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) on JBER as well as the coordinated deployment and response of emergency resources when a spill occurs. This plan works to protect JBER’s natural resources and the Alaskan environment, in addition to installation personnel, residents, and the surrounding community from the potential detrimental effects of a spill or release.

The goal of the SPCC/CPlan plan is to ensure that proper training, planning, and resources are in place for all industrial activities to minimize the potential of any harmful releases from occurring.

The SPCC/CPlan plan includes site-specific plans that consider the unique aspects of facilities and activities on JBER. The Plan establishes best management practices to prevent spills and releases as well as response actions to minimize the effect of a release should one occur. Updated regularly, the SPCC/CPlan reflects the changing processes and activities at JBER and includes training exercises to assess the effectiveness of response procedures.

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5.7. JBER Pollution Prevention Program

The P2 plan at JBER includes concepts and practices necessary for reducing the use of hazardous materials and the release of pollutants to as near zero as is feasible. P2 is accomplished by reducing or eliminating pollution at its source. By using fewer hazardous materials, decreasing the release of pollutants, and improving resource use, P2 provides JBER with the opportunity to reduce or eliminate harmful discharges to the air, land, and water.

In order for P2 efforts to be effective, a proactive management approach is necessary to incorporate P2 throughout the varied installation programs.

The P2 Program Manager is responsible for organizing, implementing, managing and monitoring the methods and programs that enact P2 principles. The P2 Manager coordinates efforts with media area managers to achieve P2 goals. Media area managers must plan, implement, check and revise P2 activities regularly to make these goals a reality.

5.8. Solid Waste and Recycling

In May 1998, the DoD published the Measure of Merit memorandum (DoD 1998a) to establish that, by the end of 2005, the diversion rate for non-hazardous solid waste should exceed 40 percent while ensuring that integrated solid waste management programs provide an economic benefit when compared with disposal by landfilling and/ or incineration. The primary methods of managing non-hazardous solid waste includes diversion through recycling and reuse, disposal at the local solid waste landfill, and burning for energy recovery.

Diversion of non-hazardous solid waste is the preferred method of managing solid waste; disposal is the option of last resort.

Air Force Instruction 32-7042 outlines procedures for municipal solid waste management planning, training, collecting and disposing.

Installations will integrate cost-effective waste reduction and recycling programs into their municipal solid waste management program. AFI 32-7042 establishes the requirements for recycling

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under a Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) and describes the requirements for recovered materials and procurement of materials with recycled content (Green Procurement). All organizations on JBER will participate in the QRP.

5.9. Air Quality

The JBER Air Quality Program works to ensure that JBER is in compliance with the numerous federal, state, local, and DoD regulations pertaining to air quality. The ADEC has regulatory authority for air quality in Alaska including issuance of permits and enforcement, in accordance with federal regulations and EPA oversight.

JBER maintains a Title V Air Quality permit for Flightline operations and several minor air quality permits associated with other base operations. The permits require JBER to maintain a complete air emissions source inventory (AEI) for sources such as boilers, generators, paint booths, incinerators, and fuel storage tanks. The AEI is used to document operating data and calculate pollutant emissions from these sources, evaluate which regulations are applicable to JBER, and track permit requirements.

There are source specific requirements for a few shops on JBER, however most air quality compliance issues do not affect the general population on a day to day basis. Two areas of facility-wide concern are generation of dust and open burning. Fugitive dust can be generated by the use of leaf blowers, street sweepers, uncovered piles or truckloads of soil and debris, and vehicle traffic on unpaved roads. Methods to minimize these emissions include limiting use of blowers in dusty areas, wetting surfaces and roads, and using secure covers on stockpiles and truckloads. Open burning is not allowed without prior coordination and approval from the Fire Department and Environmental.

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5.10. Water Quality

The JBER Water Quality Program works to ensure that JBER is in compliance with the numerous federal, state, local, and DoD regulations pertaining to drinking water, storm water, and wastewater. These programs are regulated by the ADEC and require comprehensive inspection of all potential water pollutant sources and activities.

JBER maintains three different types of permits for storm water management. The Multisector General Permit (MSGP) regulates storm water discharges associated with specific industrial sources such as those from Flightline activities. The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit issued by ADEC regulates non-industrial activities on the base. The MS4 permit contains a comprehensive list of requirements that must be met for compliance, to include education and training for base personnel and contractors.

The Construction General Permit (CGP) authorizes storm water discharges from large and small construction-related activities that result in a total land disturbance of equal to or greater than one acre and where those discharges enter waters of the U.S. (directly or through a storm water conveyance system) or an MS4 leading to waters of the U.S. Discharge of fill into wetlands and other waters of the U.S. are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. A Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is required prior to incurring such impacts and compensatory mitigation of unavoidable impacts may be required. Costs and effort associated with environmental assessment, regulatory permitting, and any necessary compensatory mitigation are the responsibility of the project proponent. There are exceptions to the CGP, such as road resurfacing projects that do not exceed the area of prior road disturbance. The CGP, MS4, and the MSGP all require implementation of best management practices to prevent sediment and other pollutants from entering surface waters.

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JBER also maintains a wastewater discharge permit with the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU). Wastewater from the base is discharged into AWWU’s system, treated by AWWU, and then discharged into Cook Inlet. AWWU issues permits and regulates discharges into their utility. JBER continually monitors effluent to ensure compliance with permit requirements.

6. 6. Environmental Conservation Section

The Environmental Conservation Section is responsible for the sound management and protection of JBER’s environmental resources. As administrator of these lands, the Air Force is obligated to the American people to be a good steward and manage these lands and resources properly and effectively in balance with support of the military mission. Environmental planning, forest management, wetlands management, cultural resources management, outdoor recreation, and fish and wildlife management are major components of JBER’s Environmental Conservation Section. The Environmental Conservation Section manages the hunting and fishing with the support of the Conservation Law Enforcement Officers and use of the recreational access system, iSportsman.

6.1. Environmental Planning

JBER is required to comply with NEPA, which requires an assessment of environmental impacts associated with federal undertakings such as construction projects. JBER lands must be carefully managed and treated with respect if we are to accomplish sustained use of the land. Soils and vegetation in Alaska are particularly vulnerable to damage from human activities such as off-road vehicle travel and even foot traffic. Degradation to soils and vegetation in environmentally sensitive areas from mission activities can take years to heal and may be highly visible. Environmental

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Planning staff actively participate decision-making activities regarding land use to ensure that current and planned mission activities are conducted in a manner compatible with mandated natural resource and environmental requirements. Environmental Planning staff from the 673d CES often support U.S. Army Alaska Range personnel on projects that affect JBER-Richardson training lands. The Army’s Integrated Training Area Management and Range and Training Land Assessment programs remain integral to effective land management on JBER-Richardson.

6.2. Wetland Management

Wetlands are of critical importance to a myriad of living resources.

They provide essential breeding, spawning, nesting, and wintering habitats for a major portion of the nation’s fish and wildlife species.

Wetlands also protect the quality of surface waters by hindering the erosive forces of moving water and by trapping sediments and pollutants. Wetlands are critical in buffering and sustaining connectivity within and between watersheds and facilitate the transport, availability, and purity of potable groundwater sources.

Wetlands aid in the prevention of flooding and other natural processes which may threaten human lives and property. Wetlands provide critical habitat and support the highest vegetative diversity of any other habitat type.

Executive Order 11990 Protection of Wetlands requires that federal agencies avoid and/or minimize any significant action that contributes to the loss or degradation of wetlands and requires that steps are taken to enhance their natural areal and functional value to the maximum extent practicable. JBER policy is to protect existing wetlands, rehabilitate damaged wetlands, and create new wetlands when practical.

Environmental Conservation staff support project development within training and operation areas where wetlands may be temporarily or permanently affected, either directly or indirectly, by mission critical actions. Staff aid in identifying wetlands, their functional values, and

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assist with developing necessary means to avoid wetland impacts where possible and mitigate for any unavoidable direct or indirect, temporary or permanent impacts to wetlands or waterways. The Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMP) specifies setbacks that must be applied when conducting ground-disturbing activities near wetlands and other waters. Setbacks range from 100-feet for projects near anadromous streams and fish bearing lakes and 65-feet from all other streams, as well as lakes. Wetlands require a minimum setback of 15 feet. Vegetation removal and ground disturbance is not allowed in setback areas.

6.3. Forest Management

JBER contains a rich diversity of trees and plants that are crucial to the health and welfare of the natural ecosystem. The benefits of an ecologically sound forest management program include realistic training settings, natural beauty, recreation, improved wildlife habitat, increased wildlife populations, and the protection of watersheds.

Additionally, trees serve to muffle noise and remove pollutants from the air. Forest management on JBER is mandated by Air Force Instruction 32-7064, which sets forth policy, procedures, and responsibilities for the conservation, management, and restoration of renewable natural resources consistent with the Air Force’s military mission. Destruction of trees and vegetation should be avoided unless absolutely required to achieve training objectives and should never be carried out without concurrence from the Environmental Conservation Office. Significant clearing operations will require NEPA documentation. Extra care should be given during cross-country training to avoid mechanical damage to tree trunks and roots.

JBER makes available both commercial and personal-use wood cutting permits. Commercial sales focus on project sites and improving forest health. Personal-use permits are currently free and are used to dispose of trees that cannot be sold or may be located in areas that are not practical for a timber sale. The personal-use program on JBER-Elmendorf is open to all DoD personnel, and

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Civilian users are also eligible to obtain an iSportsman pass and authorization to cut wood in the Richardson Training Areas.

Permits are distributed from the JBER Wildlife Education Center by contacting the JBER forester. Contact information, wood-cutting maps, and program information are included on the iSportsman website under the “Forestry” tab. Areas open to cutting and specific cutting instructions are provided with the permit and detailed on the website. Personal use permits are issued for 30 days, valid for up to one cord of wood, and may be authorized up to three times in a calendar year. Additionally, a Christmas tree cutting program is authorized for designated areas between Thanksgiving and Christmas, annually. The JBER Wildlife Education Center (currently closed due to maintenance issues) is located in Building 8481 and can be reached at 552-0200 for more details, or visit www.jber.isportsman.net.

6.4. Cultural Resources Management

Cultural resources are identified, managed, and maintained on JBER. The JBER Cultural Resources Program manages and promotes the preservation and productive use of significant historic buildings, cultural landscapes, and archeological and sacred sites.

Activities that cause ground disturbance can alter or destroy cultural resources. New facilities construction, clearing of vegetation, military training and live fire activities, looting, and theft all pose threats to cultural resources and must be managed accordingly.

6.5. Outdoor Recreation

JBER provides opportunities for a variety of non-military recreational activities including hunting, hiking, fishing, berry picking, and other river and lake uses. Designated portions of JBER may be used for recreation purposes by military and non-military personnel. Every effort will be made to ensure multiple uses of military land when compatible with mission requirements, safety and environmental concerns. Off-road access by personally owned vehicles to

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recreational areas and facilities is prohibited unless specifically authorized. Recreation access is authorized only after registration in the iSportsman system and by signing into the areas in which a pass holder wishes to recreate.

Hunting and fishing is controlled by each base. Programs are described and regulated through state hunting and fishing regulations and base regulations. Seasonal license requirements are published by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and can be found online at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov.

A single source for daily information on available hunting and fishing areas on-base and for check-in and check-out is available at www.jber.isportsman.net. Supplemental information may also be obtained through the Fort Richardson gate and the Conservation Law Enforcement Offices. For more details, visit www.jber.isportsman.net.

Organizations and individuals may apply for recreational passes to use portions of JBER. Individual recreational access passes are issued via www.jber.isportsman.net. The 673d Public Affairs Office coordinates access for external group recreational requests on JBER. Impact areas are off-limits for all activities except those associated with military training.

6.6. Fish and Wildlife Management

JBER’s Fish and Wildlife Program includes the management of fisheries, game and non-game species. Emphasis is placed on the maintenance and restoration of habitat favorable to native species.

There are numerous state and federal laws that apply to JBER which are meant to protect fish and wildlife:

▪ The Sikes Act requires military facilities to ensure that services are provided for proper fish and wildlife management and that priority is given to cooperative efforts with state and federal agencies responsible for conserving or managing fish and ildlife.

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▪ The Anadromous Fish Conservation Act is designed to protect fish that must move from salt water to fresh water in order to spawn. Under this law, the state issues permits for a change or obstruction to the flow or bed of specified streams.

▪ The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act protects both bald and golden eagles and restricts any clearing or timber harvesting, construction, surface mining, operation of all-terrain vehicles, heavy equipment and any obtrusive human activity, including loud conversations, during critical nesting periods.

DOs and DON’Ts for Outdoor Recreation

DO properly dispose of litter and trash generated in the field.

All litter and trash must be placed in containers or plastic bags so they can be taken out of the field and disposed of properly.

DON’T burn, bury or dump trash on base lands for any reason.

DON’T feed or harass wildlife. This is prohibited by State law and base regulations.

DO have fun and enjoy what the outdoors has to offer.

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▪ The Migratory Bird Treaty Act prohibits commerce in migrating birds by making it illegal, except as permitted by regulation, to pursue, hunt, kill, take, possess, import, and export any migratory bird (including any part or egg). All migratory birds and their nests are protected and may not be disturbed while birds are using them.

▪ The Endangered Species Act promotes the existence of endangered, threatened or otherwise protected species and seeks to prevent the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of these species. All personnel must pay special attention to protected wildlife. Currently, the only commonly encountered listed endangered species on or near JBER is the Cook Inlet beluga whale which uses waters on Eagle River and Knik Arm, adjacent to the installation.

6.7. Protecting Fish and Their Habitat

Protecting fish and their habitat is a major concern on JBER. All work must be conducted to prevent the silting of streams and disturbances of streams and their banks. Depositing debris and operation of any equipment in a stream is prohibited (unless permitted for a specific project).

Military and personal vehicles are not allowed to cross fish streams on JBER. Any work, equipment or vehicle movement in a stream requires a specific permit. Different permit requirements apply to streams with anadromous fish (salmon) versus those with resident fish only. Contact the Environmental Conservation Office well in advance before any planned activity in streams, floodplains or wetlands.

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7. 7. Environmental Restoration Section

The Environmental Restoration Section is responsible for the identification and cleanup of sites on JBER that have been contaminated in the past. Through the Installation Restoration Program, the Military Munitions Response Program, and the Contaminated Sites Program, the Restoration Section supports the JBER mission by managing contaminated soils and groundwater to enhance the JBER environment and prepare JBER lands for future beneficial use. The Environmental Restoration Section is tasked with the identification and characterization of contaminated sites, interfacing with EPA and State representatives regarding cleanup of contaminated sites, contract oversight, and cradle-to-grave management of restoration activities.

Land Use Controls (LUC) have been established on JBER to prevent exposure to contaminated soil and water and are based on agreements between the Air Force, EPA, and the ADEC. The process and responsibilities for the management of and compliance with LUCs on JBER are contained in 673d Air Base Wing Instruction (ABWI) 32-7003, Land Use Control Management. JBER personnel, tenants or contractors whose projects or activities require excavation must comply with all LUCs and the requirements in 673d ABWI 32-1007, Safeguarding Utilities from Damage. The current land use control areas can be found on the Environmental Restoration map located on the GeoBase webpage.

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8. 8. National Environmental Policy Act

The Air Force regulation implementing NEPA is promulgated at Title 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 989 – Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP). 32 CFR 989 (2011). The NEPA process allows the military to make informed decisions that take into account both potential environmental consequences and public opinion.

All installation proposed actions or projects should integrate NEPA into the planning process as early as possible so that environmental concerns can be considered during planning and prior to the decision on the proposed action. Early NEPA analysis prevents costly delays and provides for decisions to meet mission timelines and requirements.

Before any decision is made on the proposed action, initiate the EIAP by either making contact directly with the JBER Environmental Planning Function (EPF) representative (673d CES/CENPP) or by submitting a Base Civil Engineer Work Request form (Work Order Form 332) to JBER Customer Service.

Initiating the EIAP will result in the EPF representative providing the requisite “hard look” required under NEPA to determine what level of environmental review is warranted based on the potential for significant impacts. These are the three levels of NEPA analysis, each having specific documentation requirements:

▪ Categorical Exclusion (CATEX)

▪ Environmental Assessment (EA)

▪ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

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In most cases, projects will qualify for a CATEX upon submission of a Work Order Form 332 to Customer Service because these usually represent small and routine projects.

The 673d CES/CENPP retains NEPA documentation of the EIAP review and will have copies of Air Force Forms 813, EAs, and EISs prepared at/for JBER, including former Elmendorf Air Force Base and former Fort Richardson.

Disclaimer: “The JBER EPF supports Air Force and certain non-Air Force proposed actions in accordance with the terms of 32 CFR 989 and any subsequent Memorandums of Agreement(s)/contracts(s) that further define the support relationship. For questions, contact the JBER EPF to determine if coordination with the EPF representative is required for any proposed action.”

9. 9. Energy, Fuel, and Paper

Conservation is the careful management, use, and preservation of natural resources and the environment. Conservation is a balance between what we need to perform our jobs and live healthy, comfortable lives without being wasteful of our resources.

9.1. JBER Energy Usage

Energy conservation relies on two factors: human behavior and efficient technologies. Our behaviors have a direct input into the amount of energy consumed on JBER. Please make a concerted effort to reduce energy consumption both on the job and at home by turning off lights when not in use, powering down office equipment at the end of the day, and making sure no windows are open while the heat or air conditioning is on.

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New technologies in energy conservation are being developed every day. JBER is making a concerted effort to build its new facilities and retrofit its older facilities to ensure that energy systems are operating as efficiently as possible in accordance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards whenever possible.

9.2. JBER Fuel Usage

Oil is not a renewable fuel source. As fuel prices continue to climb, JBER must take appropriate actions to sustain its mission by lowering its fuel consumption and expenditure.

Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, calls for a reduction of petroleum product consumption by 2 percent annually, to increase the total fuel consumption that is non-petroleum based by 10 percent annually, and to purchase or use plug-in hybrid vehicles when they are available at comparable prices to gas powered vehicles.

The following tips will help conserve fuel:

Reduce Idling – Turn off your engine if your vehicle will be idling in an off-street area for more than two minutes. Idle reduction is an easy and effective way to reduce fuel use, air emissions, and unnecessary wear on engines.

Tune Your Vehicle – A well maintained vehicle is more fuel efficient and produces less greenhouse emissions. Follow your monthly General Services Administration vehicle maintenance and oil change schedule and keep tires fully inflated.

Give Your Vehicle a Break – Carpool, share rides to meetings and combine trips whenever possible to cut down on driving time.

Travel Light – Don’t haul extra weight in your vehicle. A heavier vehicle uses more gasoline.

Drive Smart – Avoid quick starts and hard stops and slow down.

Avoid unnecessary fuel consumption and wear on your vehicle.

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Time it Right – Leaving for work earlier in the morning or later at night will reduce fuel burned in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

Walk or Bike When You Can – Zero emissions are the best way to go and it’s a good way to stay in shape.

9.3. JBER Paper Usage

The average U.S. government worker uses 10,000 sheets of copier paper annually, equal to 20 reams of paper per person. For each sheet of paper used, JBER incurs not only purchasing costs, but also equipment maintenance, storage, copying, printing, disposal, and recycling costs. By some estimates, the indirect cost associated with paper consumption can reach 10 times higher than the original purchase price of the paper itself.

The following practices will help conserve paper:

▪ Set your computer to default to two-sided (duplex) printing.

▪ Promote an office culture of printing on both sides.

▪ Use the print preview feature before printing.

▪ Avoid unnecessary pages by adjusting the margins.

▪ Share reports and other documents electronically.

▪ Try to avoid printing emails or web sites. Save electronically.

▪ Use ‘printer-friendly’ versions of websites and emails if you must print.

▪ Make copies as needed rather than in large batches at one time.

▪ Run a sample copy and inspect before copying or printing big jobs.

▪ Set up desk-side paper collection and have employees sort their paper into the requisite containers by their desk.

Participation increases when collection begins at each desk.

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