Amendment 0002 - JBER Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP) - 22 November 2019.pdf

INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

U. S. AIR FORCE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

22 November 2019

ABOUT THIS PLAN

This installation-specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is based on the U.S. Air Force’s

(AF) standardized Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Plan template. This plan is not an exhaustive inventory of all solid waste (SW) requirements and practices. Where applicable, external resources, including Air Force Instructions (AFIs); AF Playbooks; federal, state, local and

Final Governing Standards (FGS); and permit requirements, as applicable, are referenced.

Certain sections of this ISWM Plan begin with standardized, AF-wide “common text” language that addresses AF and Department of Defense (DoD) policy and federal requirements. This common text language is restricted from editing to ensure that it remains standard throughout all plans. The common text language is maintained and updated by the designated Office of Primary

Responsibility (OPR) with assistance from the Office of Collateral Responsibility (OCR), as appropriate. Immediately following the AF-wide common text sections, are Installation sections.

The Installation sections contain installation specific content to address state, local and installation-specific requirements. Installation sections are unrestricted and are maintained and updated by AF environmental Installation Support Teams (ISTs) and/or installation personnel.

This document is optimized to be accessed and viewed electronically. The eDASH website at https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash/ is the primary communication tool for AF EMPs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT CONTROL

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 TRAINING

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

7.0 PROCEDURES

7.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

7.2 Source Reduction

7.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

7.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

7.5 Materials Prohibited From Waste Streams

7.6 Landfill Management

7.7 Public Awareness, Education and Outreach

7.8 Programming and Budgeting

8.0 REFERENCES

9.0 ACRONYMS

10.0 DEFINITIONS

11.0 INSTALLATION-SPECIFIC CONTENT

APPENDICES

Appendix A −Installation Solid Waste Characterization Study

Appendix B- Commodity Market Analysis

Appendix C – Qualified Recycling Program Business Plan

Appendix D: JBER Solid Waste Route Schedule

Appendix E: SOP WC1JT3 Brass Deforming Operations

DOCUMENT CONTROL

Record of Updates – The ISWM Plan is updated as changes to waste generation, waste management practices or installation mission occur, including those driven by changes in applicable regulations. Record of Updates

Change No. Nature of Change Date of Change Approved By:

Contracted Update of

ISWM Plan

ESOHC

Record of Annual Review – In accordance with (IAW) AFI 32-7042, Waste Management, the ISWM Plan is reviewed annually, updated as appropriate, and approved by the installation Environmental Safety and

Occupational Health Council (ESOHC). Formatting and administrative changes do not require ESOHC review.

Record of ESOHC Annual Review

Review Date Review Participants Notes/Remarks Result in Plan

Update? (Yes or No)

1.0 OVERVIEW AND SCOPE

This ISWM Plan contains procedures for the management of SW. In lieu of federal, state or FGS requirements, AFI 32-7042, Waste Management, acts as the main driver for the ISWM Plan. The ISWM

Playbook serves as supplemental guidance to this plan.

This plan addresses the management of SW. SW is defined in 40 CFR 261.2, and includes but is not limited to: wastes from aircraft originating from overseas, military munition identified as a SW in 40 CFR 266.202, industrial SW. This plan does not address the management of hazardous waste (HW) or other non-SW, including universal waste, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, lead, regulated medical waste, radioactive waste or mixed waste.

Installation Supplement – Overview and Scope

The purpose of the 673rd Air Base Wing (ABW) ISWM Plan is to provide Joint Base Elmendorf

Richardson (JBER) commanders, base personnel, and environmental managers with a coherent program for improving environmental performance in the area of solid waste management. JBER generates solid waste in carrying out its primary mission and support activities that create environmental impacts. It should be noted that on base housing units are privatized and independently manage their solid waste and are not included in the scope of this plan.

The 673 ABW ISWM Plan presents a summary of the installation’s progress towards AF goals and provides underlying information to help interpret and understand the installation’s performance. Finally, the 673 ABW ISWMP describes specific actions that can be taken to improve environmental performance in the area of solid waste management.

The primary goal of the program is to effectively manage municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction and demolition (C&D) debris generated at JBER in order to achieve the following:

• Cost effectively reuse or recycle materials to the maximum extent possible in order to meet solid waste diversion goals.

• Protect human health and the environment.

• Comply with applicable Federal, State, local and AF regulatory requirements.

This plan specifically excludes the subcategories of SW that are defined as HW, medical waste, and universal waste. Specific information pertaining to the management of HW can be found in the JBER’s

EMP.

2.0 INSTALLATION PROFILE

Scope of Plan USAF

• 176th Wing (WG) USAF.

• 3rd Munitions Squadron (MUNS) USAF.

• 3rd Maintenance Squadron (MXS).

• 3rd Maintenance Group.

• 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS).

• 3rd Operations Support Squadron (OSS).

• 373rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and

Reconnaissance (ISRG) (381ST/301ST).

• 611th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES).

• 673rd ABW, Safety (SE).

• 673rd Aeromedical Squadron (AMDS).

• 673rd CES.

• 773rd CES.

• 673rd Communications Squadron (CS).

• 673rd Force Support Squadron (FSS).

• 673rd Medical Support Squadron (MDSS).

• 673rd Security Forces Squadron (SFS)/S4S.

• 703rd AMXS/Commander’s Support Staff.

• 732nd Air Mobility Squadron (AMS) MXAS.

• 673rd Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS).

• 673rd LRS/LGRMSH.

• 773rd LRS/LGRNO.

• Det. 1, 354th Operations Group (OG) (RED Flag).

DoD

• Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).

• Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).

Army

• 2n BN 196th IN BDE.

• 1-40 CAV.

• 17th CSSB.

• AMC.

• AMC/402 AFSB.

• Army Reserve Pacific.

• ARNG-OSC-AK.

• DENTAK.

• 4-25TH.

• 4-25TH F COMPANY (CO).

• 4-25TH G CO.

• ASA (ASP) Ammo Supply Point.

• 501st Infantry.

• 725TH BSB B CO APVR-ABNS.

• 59TH Signal Battalion.

• D CO 3-509th in (ABN).

• F CO 2-377THPFAR.

• 725TH BSB.

• 6TH BEB.

• FSC 6TH BEB.

• 59TH Signal Battalion.

• G3/Range Maintenance.

• MEDDAC

U.S. Navy

USMC

Office of Primary Responsibility

(OPR)

673 CES/Civil Engineering Installation Management

Environmental Compliance (CEIEC) has overall responsibility for implementing the SW management program and is the lead organization for monitoring compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations

ISW Program Manager Name: Rhonda Pray Office Symbol: 673 CES/CEIEC Phone: 907-384-2444 Email: Rhonda.pray@us.af.mil

QRP Manager Name: Rhonda Pray Office Symbol: 673 CES/CEIEC Phone: 907-384-2444 Email: rhonda.pray@us.af.mil

ISWM Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) Name: Lisa Ramos Phone: 907-552-8975 Email: lisa.ramos.2@us.af.mil

State and local regulatory agencies Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

(ADEC).

Approved SW handling contractors JBER refuse contractor, Environmental Compliance

Contractors (QRP CONTRACTOR) and Defense Logistics

Agency (DLA).

CMA Status Does installation maintain a current Commodity Market

Analysis (CMA)? Yes If yes, include current CMA as Appendix

QRP Business Plan Status Does installation operate a federally recognized Qualified

Recycling Program (QRP)? Yes If yes, include current QRP Business Plan as Appendix. If no, describe recycling strategies:

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The AF environmental program adheres to the Environmental Management System (EMS) framework and its Plan, Do, Check, Act cycle for ensuring mission success. Executive Order (EO) 13693, Planning for

Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, U.S. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.17, Environmental Management Systems, AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, and international standard, ISO 14001:2004, provide guidance on how environmental programs should be established, implemented, and maintained to operate under the EMS framework.

The ISW program employs EMS-based processes to achieve compliance with all legal obligations and current policy drivers, effectively managing associated risks, and installing a culture of continuous improvement. The ISWM Plan serves as an administrative operational control that defines compliance related activities and processes.

4.0 GENERAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Detailed information about typical roles and responsibilities are in the ISWM Playbook. Installation specific roles and responsibilities are described in the table below.

Roles and Responsibilities

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

Wing/Installation Commander

The 673 ABW Commander serves as the Installation Commander at JBER. The Installation Commander has the overall responsibility for the operation, managing and implementing the SW Program and ensuring that it meets all applicable federal, state, local and base regulations. Management controls enacted by the Installation

Commander ensure the following:

● Proper disposal of all wastes from the installation.

● Appropriate solid waste management practices consistent with applicable requirements are emphasized to all installation personnel through education and training, to include shop level training, as needed.

● The ISWM Plan is current, available and followed by installation personnel.

● Establishment and operation of an efficient and cost-effective

QRP that meets legal and policy requirements.

● The signed, written designation of a QRP Manager.

● Maintenance of required records.

● Enforcement actions are addressed within the timeframe stated in the action.

● Appropriate disposition of recycling proceeds.

Review the disposition of proceeds from recyclable sales to ensure that proceeds are used in accordance with 10 USC

2577 Disposal of Recyclable Materials; specifically, that

QRP costs are covered before proceeds are used for either safety or environmental projects, or shared with MWR activities.

● Promote the recycling program and encourage participation through policy, memos and presentations.

● Direct internal and external QRP audits from the AF Audit

Agency.

● Request Staff Assistance Visits from HQ AMC and AFCEC.

● Investigate complaints and, if appropriate, alert investigative organizations to pursue allegations of fraud, corruption or theft of services.

ESOH Council

The SW Program falls under the auspices of the JBER, Safety and

Occupational Health Council (ESOHC). The ESOHC:

● Consists of representatives from all groups and major associate organizations, and serves as a public forum for disbursing information concerning policies and procedures.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

● Requires base-wide compliance with all provisions of the

ISWM Plan.

● Ensures the Recycling Center (RC) is adequately staffed to maintain effective operations.

● Reviews and approves the QRP fiscal year budget.

● Reviews and approves updates to the base’s QRP Business

Plan.

● Administers distribution of income generated through the sale of recycled materials and paid from the QRP account [i.e., the base’s F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense)].

● Reviews QRP metrics and financial soundness.

● Discharges the responsibility for distributing net proceeds of the QRP.

● ISWMP annual review/approval.

● Approval for unbudgeted QRP expenses.

● Approval for QRP proceeds expenditures for projects IAW

10 USC 2577.

Comptroller The comptroller’s responsibilities consist of auditing and supervising expenditures concerning monetary deposits for recyclable materials in the QRP account.

EMS Cross Functional Team (CFT)/Pollution Prevention (P2) Subcommittee

The Environmental Management System Cross-functional Team (EMS CFT) serves as a subcommittee to the ESOHC. The EMS

CFT is chaired by the Civil Engineering Group (673 CEG/CD) and was chartered to ensure successful implementation of the installation-wide EMS. The team meets on a regular basis at the direction of the Chairperson. QRP responsibilities of the EMS

CFT include:

● Assist with management review preparation and developing the decision-based agenda for the ESOHC.

● Prepare DoD metric reports as required by the Office of the

Secretary of Defense (OSD), EPA, and the Office of

Management and Budget Scorecard.

● Review and approve the QRP fiscal year budget for submission to the ESOHC.

Review and approve any updates to this QRP Business Plan for submission to the ESOHC.

ISW Manager

The ISW Manager oversees all aspects of the solid waste program, including source reduction, resource recovery, and recycling.

Responsibilities include:

● Maintain liaison and coordinate as necessary with county and state solid waste regulators.

● Report solid waste management activities to the major command.

● Review contracts related to solid waste management for environmental compliance.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

● Provide guidelines on source reduction strategies, composting, pollution prevention, and recycling to on-post residents and installation personnel.

● Monitor the solid waste management contract and contractor personnel, including container management, recycling activities, and contract forms.

● Improve upon and oversee the recyclable materials accounting procedure to track materials processed/sold, to include the financial accounting system for the receipts and disbursements of funds.

● Monitor participation in the recycling program and implement corrective measures when participation is poor.

● Maintain a list of recycling points of contact (POCs) in each activity or building and coordinate the programs' activities and changes through them.

● Report on the status of the recycling and solid waste management programs to the ESOHC.

● Serve as the installation point of contact for questions, complaints, or other notifications regarding solid waste management and recycling.

ISW Manager Alternate Same as the ISW Manager.

QRP Manager

The QRP Manager oversees proper execution of the QRP operation and is responsible for its day-to-day operation and compliance with federal, state, installation, local regulations and guidance. QRP responsibilities include the following:

● Submit budgeting documentation to the Commander for approval.

● Obtain Commander approval for the expenditures outside the

QRP fiscal year budget.

● Ensue environmental compliance and DoD Measure of Merit goals are met.

● Develop, maintain and execute the QRP Business Plan.

● Prepare cost-benefits studies for various recycling program options.

● Establish an accounting and tracking system for QRP finances and materials, serving as the F3875/QRP account treasure.

● Maintain accounting records and support documentation for all proceeds and disbursements from the QRP.

● Deposit QRP Funds into the F3875/QRP accounts when funds are received from buyers or DRMO.

● Recommend projects to be funded from recyclable sales proceeds and assure that such projects qualify for funding in accordance with 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 172.

● Track and maintain records of diverted commodities’ weights for all QRP activities.

● Track actual diversion costs versus potential disposal costs

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description for all commodities diverted.

● Attend and participate in Joint Base Recycle Service

Multifunctional Team meetings and provide the Joint Base

Recycle Service Multifunctional Team with QRP status and progress reports.

● Screen recyclable materials to ensure excluded materials are not sold through the QRP.

● Provide base personnel and unaccompanied airman dormitory residents with general QRP awareness and education regarding base requirements and procedures.

● Provide technical and environmental guidance on discarding household batteries, fluorescent light tubes and ballasts.

● Request internal QRP financial audits are conducted annually and request external QRP audits be conducted every three years.

● Request Staff Assistance Visits as necessary.

● Review QRP audit reports.

● Submit semiannual Data Call reports to HQ AMC.

● Consolidate reports from all installation recycling activities.

● Advise all organizations on the collection and disposition requirements for recyclables (shared responsibility with the

Quality Assurance Evaluator [QAE]).

● Coordinate with contracting officers, contractors and installation personnel in support of all recycling operations

(shared responsibilities with the QAE).

● Work through the QAE to provide RC Manager with technical advice to assure the success of the QRP and to resolve programmatic issues.

QRP Manager Alternate Same as the QRP Manager.

Recycling Center Manager/Staff

The current contractor QRP CONTRACTOR uses the RC only for cardboard and white paper. These recyclables go through a bidding process initialed by the QRP Manager who has the following responsibilities:

● Quantify and track materials that can be recycled and are diverted from the municipal landfill and maintains records regarding the sales of recycled materials.

● Conduct commodity market feasibility studies and economic analyses for all commodities recycled.

● Packaging and arranging transport of the recyclables.

● Provide monthly reports detailing total tonnage of recyclables collected, delineated by material type, to the JBER QAE’s and the Contracting Officer.

● Provide the original sales and disposal receipts (containing the weight and type of material recycled) for recyclable materials to the QAE by the 10th day following the month of

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description sale.

● Serve as a liaison to installation personnel and customers for issues pertaining to recycling.

● Ensure contract employees are trained regarding the processing and storage of recyclable materials as well as the safe operation of all equipment associated with the RC.

● Know the types of materials that can and cannot be sold through the QRP.

● Sort ESACC and/or deform ESACC and prep for transportation to DLA.

Recycling Monitors

Monitors are appointed to ensure all the unit employees receive information on the implementation of QRP guidance/regulations and adequate resources. They will coordinate with the QRP

Manager for provision of collection containers for each type of recyclable material. Other duties may be designated by the QRP

Manager. These monitor duties are usually part of the Unit

Environmental Coordinator (UEC) duties.

Unit Environmental Coordinators

(UECs) The UECs are appointed to act as a liaison between the Environmental Element and their organization. Responsibilities included are as follows:

● Serve as an EMS conduit between the installation environmental division and their unit.

● Attend CFT and other working group meetings as requested.

● Advise supervisor on any EMS or environmental policies.

● Manage and monitor EMS requirements for the unit.

● Provide information required for installation environmental and sustainability performance measures.

● Participate and support EMS compliance assessments.

● Assist with developing corrective actions to address identified findings.

● Attend formal UEC training or equivalent courses.

● Solid waste tasks that UECs perform.

Contracting Officer

Representative

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is designated by the contracting officer to perform certain administrative tasks related to a specific contract in accordance with Subsection 201.602-2 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Responsibilities include the following:

● Monitor all aspects of the day to day administration of a contract except issues that deal with time or money.

● Monitor progress and performance including submission of required reports or documents.

● Verify contractor has performed the technical and management requirements of the contract in accordance with contract terms, conditions and specifications.

● Perform or designate someone to perform all necessary

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description inspections.

● Maintain liaison and direct communication with both the contractor and contracting officer.

● Provide technical interpretation of the requirements.

Landfill Operator There are no active landfills on base. The off base landfill used by

JBER for non-recyclable solid waste is the Anchorage Municipal

Landfill in Eagle River, Alaska.

Transportation Contractor

Transportation of solid waste to the Anchorage Municipal Landfill is handled by refuse contractor on JBER.

Transportation of diverted wastes or recyclables is the responsibility of the contract award recipient.

Defense Logistics Agency

(DLA) Disposition Services

Note that ESACC is QRP-eligible because it is sold as scrap;

however, ammunition boxes are not QRP eligible because they are not sold as scrap, but instead sold as usable items. DLA

Disposition Services is responsible for the following:

● Market recyclables for the best price possible; establish the markets prior to collection efforts, DLA Logistics Services will market materials by the trailer load. If suitable markets are not immediately found, the materials will be accumulated in the DRMO facility located on JBER until a suitable sale can be made.

● Recycle materials and avoiding landfill disposal of recyclable materials.

● Deposit proceeds generated from the sale of QRP eligible materials to the QRP (F3875) account in accordance with AF

SW Diversion and QRP policies.

● Retain all DD 1348-1A Turn-In forms and forward any QRP eligible DD 1348-1A forms in which the QRP account is the designated suspense account to the QRP Manager.

● Forward a monthly report of all recyclable materials indicating weight and proceeds information to the QRP

Manager for reporting and records retention.

Note: For materials having a DLA Disposition Services waiver in place, the recycling contractor will dispose of this discarded waste.

Tenant Organizations

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

DeCA personnel are responsible for coordinating their recycling activities with the QRP Manager. DeCA sends their cardboard to the lower 48 for recycling. DeCA enters recycled material tonnages into their diversion website (www.deca-emr.com). QRP

Manager pulls the data from the website as needed. On a monthly basis, the commodity broker provides the QRP Manager with recycling weight data. DeCA collects and keeps income from the sale of cardboard; these funds are not transferred to the base’s

QRP. No information on income generated from the sale of this cardboard was available.

Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

At JBER, AAFES personnel are responsible for coordinating their recycling activities with the QRP Manager. In addition, AAFES personnel are responsible for loading waste cardboard into rollaways generated at the Base Exchange (BX). This cardboard currently is picked up by refuse contractor and taken directly to a local recycling commodity broker. Refuse contractor collects and keeps income from the sale of cardboard; these funds are not transferred to the base’s QRP. Per the support agreement, AAFES is to use and comply with JBER’s recycling program. They are doing so for the current commodities that JBER recycles. Their numbers are integrated into two data points currently, thus not separately requested/documented.

No information on income generated from the sale of this cardboard was available.

Resource Management Board

● Quarterly meeting chaired by Wing Commander.

● Review and approve QRP Fiscal Year Budget.

● Review and approve annually the QRP Business Plan.

● Review QRP metrics and financial soundness.

● Retain copy of approved QRP Fiscal Year Budget.

● Disburse funds in the QRP F3875 Budget Clearing Account

(Suspense) in accordance with ESOHC direction and approved QRP Fiscal Year Budget.

All Installation Organizations, Units, and Tenants

● Mandatory participation in the JBER QRP.

● Coordinate all diversion activities with the JBER QRP

Manager.

● Provide appropriate solid waste diversion training to employees.

● Implement source reduction activities at their facilities.

● Exception with non-appropriated fund (NAF)-JBER QRP receives data, but not proceeds.

Environmental / QRP Committee

The Environmental/QRP Committee is responsible for implementing and managing these programs. The Environmental/QRP Committee’s responsibilities include the following:

● Purchase equipment and or related material for the Pollution

Prevention Plan (P2).

● Providing or requesting funding for recycling contractor fees and equipment costs for recycling operations.

● Providing or requesting funding for Outreach Programs to promote recycling awareness.

● Annually review the ISWM Plan and QRP Business Plan.

● Prepare the QRP fiscal year budget and securing Commander approval.

● Review QRP audit reports.

Office/Organization/Job Title Installation Role/Responsibility Description

● Identify and resolve issues regarding the operation of the

QRP.

● Disseminate solid waste management and recycling information and educate units regarding these programs.

The QRP Subcommittee provides guidance, oversight, and decision-making responsibilities for the base recycling program. It is chaired by the 673 CES/CEIEC and is comprised of unit and/or environmental staff throughout JBER.

Tenant, Mission Partners and

JBER Personnel

All associated base personnel to include tenants, mission partners, contractors, civilians and military personnel assume responsibility for implementing this Plan, and require all to participate in the

ISWM Program. Implementation of the following guidelines will expedite the collection and shipment of recyclable waste products:

● Ensure that adequate and clearly identified refuse and recyclable material collection points are provided within or near each building.

● Ensure that all employees receive information regarding the implementation of the base ISWM Program.

● Ensure that recyclable materials are collected, source segregated and turned-in to the RC.

● Provide containers (which may be obtained from the RC) for each type of waste paper.

● Ensure that all containers are securely closed to avoid spillage during transportation.

● Ensure that the recyclable materials are free of contaminants.

● Ensure that large quantities of recyclable products do not accumulate at the unit collection point by scheduling pickups as necessary.

● Refer any problems to the building custodian, QAE, and the

QRP Manager.

● Ensure Privacy Act (PA) and For Official Use Only (FOUO) recycling materials remain under the positive control of the owner/generator at all times with proper coversheets. These materials will remain within the security of the building until transported to the RC. Individuals from the units (i.e., a

Recycling Monitor) will observe the destruction of said materials; no PA or personally identifiable information (PII) materials are to be left at the RC.

● Establish organizational operating instructions as appropriate to implement this Plan.

Environmental coordinator UECs act as a liaison for individuals and management, education and suggestions. UECs also help the individual shop personnel understand the QRP program.

JBER, Individual Workers, Employees, Military Members, Contractors, and Tenants

All base personnel that generate waste recyclable materials shall comply with the ISWM Program and shall be responsible for the following:

● Segregate all recyclable items and placing them in the appropriate recycling containers located around the base.

● Ensure food waste is not discarded with recyclable materials as this contaminates the recyclable items.

5.0 TRAINING

SW diversion awareness training is provided to satisfy installation needs. Training records are maintained

IAW the Recordkeeping and Reporting section of this plan.

Training Plan

Training Course Installation Plan

(Describe training content, frequency, attendees and delivery method)

Newcomers Environmental

Training

A newcomers briefing is provided to personnel assigned to JBER.

During this briefing, a representative of the 673 CES/CEIEC presents a general orientation of the SW management procedures.

Requirements for personnel, active and civilian, they are only required as they are assigned to JBER initially. The newcomers briefing is held twice a month.

General Environmental

Awareness Training

Periodic brochures and emails are distributed to promote environmental awareness. This sometimes occurs with new contracts or when there is a new update to an environmental permit on JBER.

UEC Training

Initial training is given to UECs to ensure familiarity with the ISWM

Plan. UEC training typically emphasizes awareness with hazardous materials. The 673d CES/CEIEC is responsible for conducting the

UEC training (usually this is coordinating with AFIT for the satellite course, then ensuring people that need it attend. The frequency of the course varies depending on if there’s enough to hold a course.

Inform all base personnel of the existence of the ISWMP and its goals, including the custodial staff and all base contractors.

● Training Method – EQU; Briefing.

● Trainees – JBER personnel.

● Performed by – 673 CES/CEIEC.

● Frequency – Ongoing.

● Funding Requirements – None.

● Records Maintained – 673 CES/CEIEC.

DoD Qualified Recycling Program Management Course

● Training Method – Formal classroom.

● Trainees – QRP Manager.

● Performed by – AFIT.

● Frequency – One time.

● Funding Requirements – None.

● Records Maintained – QRP Manager’s office.

Operating Procedures

● Training Method – On the job training.

● Trainees – UECs, Recycling Personnel, Facility Managers.

● Performed by – QRP Manager.

● Frequency – Ongoing.

● Funding Requirements – None.

● Records Maintained – QRP Manager’s office.

6.0 RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING

The installation maintains operating records IAW Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and dispose of records IAW the Air Force Records Management System (AFRIMS) records disposition schedule (RDS). The following tables summarize key recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Recordkeeping

Recordkeeping Requirement Installation Plan

(Describe how requirement is met and where records are maintained)

Collect and maintain records and documents to support SW diversion and disposal data

● Recycled and reused diversion and disposal data is recorded by the QRP Manager into a spreadsheet (RC Business Log).

● General municipal waste data is recorded by the QAE officer and shared with the

ISW Manager who maintains records electronically within the environmental office.

Collect and maintain copies of weight certificates, shipping receipts, financial statements, and related documentation from contractors that generate SW

● Recordkeeping and Data Source for Report

- ISWM Contractor, COR.

● Required by – ISWM Contract.

● Frequency – Monthly.

● Responsible POC/Organization – 773

CES/CEOES.

● Submission Type – Email.

● Location where Maintained - Contracting office, electronic files.

● Submitted to – COR.

Retain records of operating and overhead costs, including, purchase of equipment, maintenance costs, program operations and expansion, labor costs, training, publicity, and overhead for processing recyclable materials

● Recordkeeping and Data Source for Report

- RC.

● Required by – QRP.

● Frequency – Monthly.

● Responsible POC/Organization – RC personnel.

● Submission Type – Email.

● Location where Maintained - QRP

Manager’s office, electronic files.

● Submitted to – QRP Manager.

Add installation-specific recordkeeping requirements, as necessary.

JBER does not have any installation-specific recordkeeping requirements, as necessary.

Reporting

Reporting

Requirement Installation Plan

(Describe how requirement is met)

Report SW diversion and disposal data to AFCEC using

EESOH-MIS

reporting system

This data is supplied through the utilization of the semi-annual data call which is located on the Air Force Portal. It can be accessed through the Enterprise

Environmental Safety & Occupational Health Management Information

System (EESOH-MIS).

● Recordkeeping and Data Source for Report - 673 CES/CEIEC, and

CORs.

● Required by - AFI 32-7042 Section 3.3.

● Frequency – Biannual.

● Responsible POC/Organization – Solid Waste Manager or QRP

Manager.

● Submission Type – Electronic.

● Location where Maintained - Environmental Reporting Module on eDASH https://www.my.af.mil/esoh/eesoh/.

● Submitted to – AFCEC.

Reporting weights for tenants and contractors

Tenants and contractors that do not utilize the Base-wide MSW and recycling services are required to report weights of waste streams to the ISW and QRP

Managers. Reporting numbers (by quarter) are requested by the SW/QRP manager twice a year. For contractors, it depends how their contract is written. SW/QRP manager requests data usually one POC from the USACE and one for DAF for contract information.

7.0 PROCEDURES

7.1 Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

• The ISW/QRP Manager(s) maintains a Waste Stream Analysis to identify waste streams generated and track waste diversion and disposal

• The ISW/QRP Manager(s) maintains a Solid Waste Diversion table to track current and projected progress towards solid waste diversion goals

• The Waste Stream Analysis and Solid Waste Diversion tables are available on eDASH or by clicking on the following icon:

JBER does not have an official analysis. Please see the following web link for more information:

https://cs1.eis.af.mil/sites/edash‐ins2/JBER/Pages%20%20Programs/Integrated%20Solid%20Waste.aspx

Installation Supplement – Solid Waste Generation and Diversion Goals

The goal is to divert at least 50% of non-hazardous ISW until 2025 and pursue opportunities for net-zero waste or additional diversion opportunities, as well as to divert at least 60% of non-hazardous C&D materials and debris until 2025 IAW EO 13834.

7.2 Source Reduction

The installation employs the following source reduction strategies to minimize SW generation.

Source Reduction Strategies

Applicability (select all that apply)

Source Reduction

Strategy Installation Plan

(Describe how and where strategy is implemented)

Change processes to reduce or eliminate the production of wastes

● Encourage the use of e-mail for all routine correspondence.

● Encourage saving documents electronically instead of printing paper files.

● Replace disposable materials and products with reusable materials and products.

● Reduce packaging.

● Recommend that the end users negotiate with suppliers for less cardboard or other packaging.

Reduce the volume of material purchased or produced

● Increase the efficient use of materials.

Reduce the toxicity of products used

● Where less toxic or “Green” alternatives are available and economically feasible, select the

Green alternative when procuring products.

● Encourage food service vendors and other cafeterias on installation to use biodegradable products (no Styrofoam).

Increase the useful lifetime of products used

● Promote programs to give excess clothing to homeless shelter.

● Re-use cardboard boxes and packaging materials by the recipients for packaging and shipping.

● Buy vehicle parts that are repaired rather than purchase new, when possible.

● Promote cost avoidance product re-use.

● Purchase products that can be used in multiple capacities (i.e. lubricants and oils).

● Reusing paper by making it into scratch pads, or printing draft copies on the back side.

● Reusing and returning corrugated boxes.

● Using reusable envelopes for internal mail.

● Establishing a materials exchange among other surrounding organizations.

● Sending used toner cartridges to be remanufactured and returned for future use.

● Purchase products that have multiple purposes.

Decrease the amount of product use

● Setting computers to default to two-sided (duplex) printing.

● Avoiding unnecessary pages by adjusting the margins.

● Avoiding printing emails or web sites and saving them electronically instead.

● Using ‘printer-friendly’ versions of websites and emails if they must be printed.

● Making copies as needed rather than in large batches at one time.

● Running sample copies for inspection before copying or printing big jobs.

● Setting up desk-side paper collection and request employees sort their paper into the requisite containers by their desk. Participation increases when collection begins at each desk.

Purchase environmentally preferable products and services

Purchase supplies in bulk - with less packaging materials.

Buy concentrates.

Purchase reusable products.

Purchase durable and repairable products.

Buy secondhand items.

● Avoid over-packaged items.

● Support the Green Procurement Plan.

7.3 Disposal and Diversion Options

The installation considers local diversion options for all waste streams. The “USAF Installation Non-hazardous Solid Waste Disposition” table, provided as a link in the References Section, is consulted when evaluating local disposal and diversion options.

Installation Disposal and Diversion Plan

Applicability (select all that apply)

Disposal/

Diversion Installation Plan

(Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

☐ Composting Composting operations are currently not conducted on base.

☐ Mulching Mulching operations currently are not conducted on base. However, Some mulching material is going to the C&D yard, other stuff (i.e.

grass) is left in place.

Reuse Units to use DLA for reuse.

Methods for reusing materials include the following:

● Packaging Reuse - All organizations are encouraged to reuse packaging materials including used pallets.

● SPERS filters approximately 400-600 gallons of fuel every 6 months for reuse.

● JBER HazMart accepts select unopened unexpired government hazardous materials for free re-issue (ph.552-7446).

● Thrift Shop (Building 724 Quartermaster Drive) and Airman’s

Attic and Bargain Shop (20th and Sharp) accept personal items

(e.g., clothing, household goods) for resale and reuse.

Donation ● Thrift Shop (Building 724 Quartermaster Drive) and Airman’s

Attic and Bargain Shop (20th and Sharp) accept personal items

(e.g., clothing, household goods) for resale and reuse.

Applicability (select all that apply)

Disposal/

Diversion

(Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

Recycling Recycling is the primary diversion option available to JBER. It is an integral part of the integrated solid waste management program and is the primary means for reducing the amount of solid waste disposed of by the base.

The recycling program is operated by 673 CES/CEIEC. Recycling is provided through the following:

● Qualified Recycling Program - Since the base collects, processes, and sells recyclable materials directly and retains the proceeds, it operates the recycling program as a QRP.

● DLA Disposition Services - Recyclables may be turned into

DLA Disposition Services (12745 Davis Highway) to be sold via the DLA Disposition Services scrap sales program with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of eligible materials being returned to the QRP.

Two general options are available for recycling: The base can pay a disposal or recycling firm to remove and sort the materials off base;

or more preferably, the base can be paid by a disposal or recycling firm for recyclable materials. JBER currently opts for the second recycling alternative for those items with regional markets, but due to limitations must choose to dispose of some commodities as solid waste. The remote nature of a military base in Alaska means that transport costs to recycle some commodities which would have value in OCONUS regions will outweigh the financial benefits of recycling, and so it may not be cost effective to recycle in the same manner at JBER.

Currently, JBER recycles the following:

● Cardboard

● White shredded paper

● ESACC

● Used oil

● Batteries

● Antifreeze

● Scrap metal

Incineration (Waste-to- Energy)

Building 732 Marine Reserve burns used oil for heat recovery (see

Overseas Refuse Management below).

Incineration Overseas waste is incinerated. (see Overseas Refuse Management below).

Applicability (select all that apply)

Disposal/

Diversion

(Describe how disposal/diversion is implemented)

Disposal – Offsite Landfill

Solid waste that is not diverted is landfilled off-site at the Anchorage Regional Landfill located at the intersection of the Glenn

Highway and Hiland Road, east of JBER. The current life expectancy of the Anchorage Regional Landfill is through 2043.

☐ Disposal –

Onsite Landfill There is no operating sanitary or construction and demolition debris landfill located on base. JBER has two closed MSWLF that are currently being monitored for ADEC environmental compliance.

Monitoring wells are in place and the closed landfills accept no solid waste.

Overseas

Refuse Management

Under no conditions should wastes from outside the U.S. be mixed with any other waste or disposed of in a container on base. Waste taken from aircraft arriving from overseas is segregated and managed in accordance with USDA regulated garbage compliance agreement. Any solid waste onboard an aircraft which arrives at

JBER from an overseas port is considered foreign or overseas waste.

Overseas waste has special handling and disposal requirements to prevent the inadvertent spread of foreign agents that might harm agriculture or the local ecology. Per month, IAW JBER Compliance

Agreement Standard Operating Procedures prior to landing at a

CONUS port of entry, the designated aircrew representative will ensure all garbage is collected in a leak proof receptacle. 732 AMS personnel will then consolidate bags into a 4 Mil bag and tape closed prior to leaving the aircraft. Once taped, garbage will be transported to a covered and marked vehicle specifically identified to transport regulated garbage. The waste is then logged and transported to a storage area where a contractor is contacted to pick up and dispose of IAW USDA guidelines.

7.4 Waste Streams – Management Methods and Opportunities

Municipal Solid Waste

Waste Generation Sources

MSW includes any non-recyclable solid waste that cannot be reclaimed or reused and is comprised of garbage or refuse collected from offices i.e.: un-shredded paper, printer cartridges and other office supplies, commissaries, food service operations, warehouses, medical center, and schools. Some C&D waste is a MSW such as treated woods, dry wall, roofing shingles, windows, and unusable office furnishings.

Reduction Methods

Divert usable resources through recycling and reuse programs.

Diversion Goals and Options

Currently diversion goals for C&D debris and ISW are tracked through the semi-annual data call which is updated every six months during each fiscal year. These rates are listed under sixty percent for

FY2017 and FY2018, and will most likely remain the same thru FY 2025.

Management Methods

MSW collection services for operational and administrative areas are provided by the ISWM contractor in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

● The ISWM contractor ensures receptacles, collection routes, collection schedules, and collection equipment (trucks/trailers) meet 40 CFR §243, Guidelines for the Storage and Collection of

Residential, Commercial and Institutional Solid Waste, DoD Directive 4165.60, Solid Waste

Management, DoD 4715.23, Integrated Recycling and Solid Waste Management, as well as State and local requirements.

● The ISWM contractor will ensure all permits needed for solid waste and material recovery facilities

(including solid waste transfer facilities) are obtained, and will perform any required maintenance inspections and notifications.

Handling, Collection and Separation

Solid waste on JBER is collected by a contractor. The contractor’s solid waste collection plan is consistent with USAF, federal, state, and local requirements. The contractor maintains a permit/license from the State of Alaska. Copies of all permits/licenses required for solid waste handling, storage and collection are maintained by base contracting.

The vehicles used for collecting and transporting solid waste meet all applicable carrier safety standards

(49 CFR Parts 390 through 396), noise emission standards for motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce (40 CFR Part 202) and federal motor vehicle safety standards (49 CFR Parts 500 and 580 for collection equipment owned by the federal government only). In addition to the requirements of 40

CFR 243, the collection equipment meets the standards established by the American National

Standards Institute (ANSI).

Storage Containers and Frequency of Collection

The frequency and scheduling of solid waste collections are principally matters of health, aesthetics, customer needs and economics. The ISWM container locations and collection schedule is included in the solid waste contract Appendix F and the N drive. Collection containers are continuously monitored for size and frequency of emptying. Based on the results of these assessments the ISW contract is modified to better meet the needs. The ISWM contractor notifies the COR of locations where debris is frequently placed outside of containers so the COR may notify building/facility managers and, if necessary, the ISWM contractor can adjust the container size, location and/or pickup frequency with

CO or COR approval.

The government provides all interior trash cans, as well as the trash cans located in public areas of the installation such as parking lots. The solid waste contractor is responsible for providing all other containers, including container maintenance, cleaning, and replacing of unserviceable containers.

Shredded paper is picked up. QRP provides cardboard trailers at various outside locations on base. The refuse contractor has roll-offs for the Elmendorf side for cardboard but mostly scrap metal. If JBER adds more commodities in the future, the QRP has a number of blue recycling bins for mixed paper and seven multi-bin trailers for use around the base.

Residential refuse is not part of this ISWM Program as they are privatized and recycling is available though not required through the privatized housing refuse contract. Residential items that are sometimes included into the JBER diversion and landfill metrics are items donated to the JBER thrift stores and recycling program, and donated items JBER personnel deemed unfit/unusable and placed into JBER refuse. These numbers are not always easily separated from regular JBER diversion metrics.

Transport and Disposal Methods

Solid waste that is not diverted is landfilled off-site at the Anchorage Regional Landfill located at the intersection of the Glenn Highway and Hiland Road, east of JBER. The current life expectancy of the

Anchorage Regional Landfill is through 2043.

Opportunity Assessment Results

There have been no OAs completed in the last 5 years.

Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris

Waste Generation Sources

C&D waste is material produced during the construction, renovation, demolition, or deconstruction of structures such as residential and commercial buildings and their infrastructure. C&D waste is generated as existing facilities are upgraded or demolished and new facilities are built. The wastes consist of materials such as concrete rubble, asphalt, wood, steel reinforcement bar, structural metals, roofing shingles, and dry wall, C&D debris is generated as a result of in-house activities as well as activities conducted by numerous contractors that operate under various contract mechanisms.

Reduction Methods

Asphalt at JBER is recycled through the process of crushing the old material up and mixing it with virgin aggregate and new asphalt materials. This, in turn, diverts large quantities of C&D waste from the Anchorage Municipal Landfill. C&D debris, such as asphalt, concrete, and clean woody debris currently stay on JBER for recycling and reuse.

Diversion Goals and Options

E.O. 13834.

Management Methods

The majority of C&D debris is generated by contractors that operate under various construction, demolition, and maintenance contract mechanisms (Military Construction [MILCON], Simplified

Acquisition Base Engineering Requirement [SABER], and other Infinite Delivery Infinite Quantity

Contracts [IDIQ]). These contracts include requirements that C&D debris be recycled at off-site facilities. Any proceeds generated from the subsequent sale of the C&D debris are currently retained by the vendors and are not reimbursed to the JBER QRP. On a quarterly basis, 673 CES/CENM and

USACE provide the C&D debris diversion and disposal data to the QRP Manager who records the information in the QRP’s recyclable material tracking spreadsheet.

Transport and Disposal Methods

C&D debris generated by contractors that cannot be recycled or re-used is collected and either transported elsewhere on-base to a C&D holding yard or off-base for disposal at the Anchorage

Municipal Landfill. All recyclable or re-usable debris is sorted and taken to an appropriate facility by the contractor. Any proceeds generated from the subsequent sale of the C&D debris are currently retained by the contractor and are not reimbursed to the QRP. The construction contractors report their

C&D diversion rates to the appropriate construction project managers who in turn report the information to the QRP Manager.

The base’s municipal solid waste contractor provides the QRP Manager with data regarding the amount of NHSW amounts end up in the landfill. The USACE and the 673rd provide the QRP Manager with the

C&D debris amounts that were disposed of as refuse in this local landfill.

Opportunity Assessment Results

There have been no OAs completed in the last 5 years.

Paper and Cardboard

Waste Generation Sources

Paper in the form of white, newspaper, and shredded can be found generally within the office or administrative areas but are not limited to these sections of JBER alone. Cardboard, through deliveries to warehouses can also be found in most administrative sections throughout the JBER complex.

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