Virginia Regional Environmental Management System V-REMS

1. Virginia Regional Environmental Management System (V-REMS) Partnering to Support the Mission and Protect the Environment  2008 State/EPA Environmental Innovation Symposium

2. Objective ? sustainability Challenge ? overcoming mounting pressures (e.g. BRAC) A Collaborative Solution ? V-REMS partnership Innovative: DoD-led public/private collaboration Effective: accomplishments; recognition; partner benefits Replicable: framework customization; keys to success

3. Implement proactive and effective policies and practices that ensure the sustainability of mission readiness by: leveraging existing resources, safeguarding the environment, enhancing the quality of life of local communities.

4. Base Realignment & Closure (BRAC) Expansion & development Regulatory and sustainability requirements Executive Order 13423 Encroachment Incompatible with training requirements Community concerns Noise, good neighbor expectation

5. Regional Framework for Effective Problem-Solving Connects diverse constituents (military, regulatory agencies, private sector) to form collaborative working relationships Establishes a replicable model to help shape appropriate policies and leverage resources Synergizes existing initiatives under regional umbrella (e.g. SERPPAS, SMEIWG) SERPPAS" is the Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (collaborative between DoD & Region 4).� "SMEIWG" is NC State/Military Environmental Issues Working Group�SERPPAS" is the Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (collaborative between DoD & Region 4).� "SMEIWG" is NC State/Military Environmental Issues Working Group�

7. Diverse range of partners from different sectors. Mainly based in the Richmond area, but spreading throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Newest partners include Virginia DCR, EPA Region 4, and Boar�s Head Provisions. Diverse range of partners from different sectors. Mainly based in the Richmond area, but spreading throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Newest partners include Virginia DCR, EPA Region 4, and Boar�s Head Provisions.

8. Improve communication, trust, and support between State Regulators such as DEQ and installations and private companies Leverage resources, share best practices and information for grants and awards, environmental management systems, energy efficiency and stormwater Achieve results due to improved communication and support, leveraged resources and best practices, and group effort Address local/regional, community and environmental priorities VA state priorities, community priorities around installationsImprove communication, trust, and support between State Regulators such as DEQ and installations and private companies Leverage resources, share best practices and information for grants and awards, environmental management systems, energy efficiency and stormwater Achieve results due to improved communication and support, leveraged resources and best practices, and group effort Address local/regional, community and environmental priorities VA state priorities, community priorities around installations

9. With V-REMS: Partner communication leads to action & results in meaningful outcomes Recognition due to environmental & community-based improvements - Businesses for the Bay 2007 Partner of the Year - multiple DoD/state/EPA R3 Innovation Awards - White House Closing the Circle: DSCR The following highlight a few V-REMS efforts�

10. Accomplishments Fort A.P. Hill conserved over 1,300 acres to protect the installation�s borders against incompatible development DSCR will contribute 20 acres to conservation purposes DuPont has permanently protected 17 acres Land easements purchased from contributions of $3 million by DoD, $1 million by Virginia, and $1 million by private groups Projected Metrics of Success V-REMS partners have protected 1,400 acres of land in Virginia. Over 5 threatened or endangered species now protected Over 280 species� habitat protected

11. Accomplishments Awarded National Defense Center of Environmental Excellence grant to test TiO2 technology Conducted baseline air sampling at Fort Lee in June 2007 and at Fort Belvoir in August 2007 Leveraged workgroup participant contributions including: passive & active air sampling equip. trained personnel quality assurance statistical analyses validation meteorological equipment stormwater sampling equipment concrete structural integrity testing Projected Metrics of Success Demonstrate & validate technology for performance data. Incorporate technology into construction & maintenance BMPs Measure/model and record air quality improvements Lay foundation for accreditation as a control strategy, offering State Improvement Plan (SIP) credits

13. Improved relationships with surrounding communities Strong regional support for mission Increased awareness of DSCR�s value to community DSCR recognized as a leader in environmental quality in Richmond area Virginia VEEP recognition and National EPA Performance Track recognition DSCR recognized as a leader in environmental quality in Richmond area Virginia VEEP recognition and National EPA Performance Track recognition

14. Supports CEQ sustainability objectives (Executive Order 13423) Supports Environmental Council of States (ECOS)/DoD Task Force objectives Supports VA Commonwealth and EPA Region III Priorities Active participation in V-REMS by both organizations Compliance role remains separate and distinct CEQ sustainability objectives include: strengthening federal environment, energy, and transportation management. Important to address federal priorities as well as state and regional prioritiesCEQ sustainability objectives include: strengthening federal environment, energy, and transportation management. Important to address federal priorities as well as state and regional priorities

15. Partners focus on individual and regional goals Emphasizes building trust across partners Customizable partnering framework that includes state and federal regulatory agency participation and endorsement Relies on an informal participation process Promotes creative and innovative voluntary approaches to (environmental) challenges Benefits from the support of neutral facilitator Informal participation: partners may participate as much or as little as they feel. Informal participation: partners may participate as much or as little as they feel.