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NOAA EMS Executive Briefing for Managers (11-24-03)

NOAA EMS Executive Briefing for Managers (11-24-03). Executive Briefing. What is Environmental Management System? Why do we need to do this? What does it cover? How do we start? How much does it cost? Assistance and tools Bottom line, What does it really mean?. Plan. Act. Do. Check.

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NOAA EMS Executive Briefing for Managers (11-24-03)

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  1. NOAA EMS Executive Briefingfor Managers(11-24-03)

  2. Executive Briefing • What is Environmental Management System? • Why do we need to do this? • What does it cover? • How do we start? • How much does it cost? • Assistance and tools • Bottom line, What does it really mean?

  3. Plan Act Do Check Environmental Management System • EMS is a SYSTEM developed to holistically manage environmental issues at a facility. • The concept is not new. It is based on a very basic management model.

  4. The Purpose of EMS • Demonstrates the facility’s commitment to the environment; • Seeks continuous improvements on our processes (e.g., travel, administrative, energy, research parties, facility operation & maintenance, laboratory, and etc) for both environmental and financial benefits; • Allows us to work toward sustainability; and • Promotes NOAA mission in fostering global environmental stewardship!

  5. So why do we need to do it? • We have to! The deadline is 12/31/05. • Executive Order 13148 • DOC EMS memo dated 4/22/03 • Provokes us to challenge the status quo for improvements on our processes. • An effective EMS will create a better working environment for our employees and collaborators. • It is good for our business as an environmental agency!

  6. What does it cover? • Resource Management • Energy • Water • Raw Material • Pollution Prevention • Waste Reduction • New Technology • Self Assessment • NOAA internal assessment program

  7. How do we start? • First order of business is securing your COMMITMENT and SUPPORT for this effort. This is absolutely critical! • Draft and sign an Environmental Policy (see example) • Designate an EMS Coordinator at your facility. This is a key position! • Follow the recommended strategy that NOAA has developed for building an EMS • The NOAA Environmental Compliance, Health & Safety, and Security Office is available for assistance

  8. How much does it cost? • NOAA ECHSSO has developed most of the templates. Contractor support is available upon request. • The actual out of pocket dollars should be minimal. However, still need commitment and dedication from your facility; namely the EMS Coordinator. • Periodic discussions with management and process owners. • Heavy up front to set up but should level off. • Never ending process.

  9. Assistance and Tools • Standardized Procedures complying with EPA’s CEMP and ISO 14001. • Template Plans and Policies • Work Instruction samples from other facilities • Secured web site hosting • www.ems.noaa.gov

  10. What Does It Really Mean? • Raising safety and environmental awareness. Making it second nature. • Encouraging employees to contemplate and initiate alternatives to enhance their working environment. • Achieving safety & environmental improvement as well as monetary savings. • Moving away from a “personality based” program management. We want to institutionalize it

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