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ISO 14001’s EMS Framework Interpreted for Application at DoD Installations

ISO 14001’s EMS Framework Interpreted for Application at DoD Installations. C. Christopher Fafard Gerald O. Peters Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc. DoD DefenseLink File Photo. Presentation Overview.

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ISO 14001’s EMS Framework Interpreted for Application at DoD Installations

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  1. ISO 14001’s EMS Framework Interpreted for Application at DoD Installations C. Christopher Fafard Gerald O. Peters Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc DoD DefenseLink File Photo

  2. Presentation Overview • Identify unique characteristics of DoD installations to be considered for interpretation of ISO 14001 • Present an interpretation of ISO 14001 appropriate to the culture and organization of DoD installations • Terminology • Key concepts

  3. DoD Installation Setting • Diversity and number of practices • Multiple, often disconnected commands • Mature, media-focused environmental programs • Traditional strong compliance focus. Environmental performance = regulatory compliance. How best to tailor ISO 14001 for application in such a setting? Photo Credit: Potomac-Hudson Engineering Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc.

  4. Ambiguity in ISO 14001 Activity, product, service Nonconformance Practice Management representative Operational control Task Aspect Work Programme Operation or activity Senior management Procedures and operating criteria Process

  5. Aircraft maintenance Mission Corrosion control Activities/ Operations Paint Gun Washer ASPECT IMPACT Practices Spill/Release - Personnel exposure - Degradation indoor air quality - Degradation soil, SW, GW quality - Cleanup costs Aspect Aspect Aspect Impact Impact Material/ Fiscal Resource Personnel Resource HM Use • Personnel exposure • HM management costs Impact Environmental Resource EMS Terminology for DoD Installations

  6. POLICY Environmental Policy PLANNING Practices, Aspects, Impacts Risk Prioritization Legal and Other Requirements Objectives and Targets Projects and Actions to Improve Performance MANAGEMENT REVIEW Management Review and Improvement CHECKING AND CORRECTIVE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION Structure, Responsibility and Programs Training, Awareness, and Competence Communication EMS Documentation Document and Records Control EMPs and SOPs Emergency Preparedness & Response Monitoring and Measurement Problem Solving EMS Review A EMS Interpretation for DoD

  7. Mission Activities/ Operations Distraction Cease & Desist Order Loss of Training Environments Distraction Practices Distraction Aspect Aspect Aspect Fines & Penalties Lawsuits Distraction Impact Impact Impact Distraction RegulatoryScrutiny Public Perception Materiel/ Fiscal Resource Personnel Resource Distraction Environmental Resource Risk to Mission

  8. Non-environmental staff concerned with operation of mission-supporting practices Mission Activities/ Operations Practices Aspect Aspect Aspect Environmental staff concerned with environmental impacts of operating practices Impact Impact Impact Materiel/ Fiscal Resource Personnel Resource Environmental Resource Practice Focus

  9. Mission Policy Activities/ Operations Planning Review and Improvement Practices EMS Aspect Aspect Aspect Checking and Corrective Action Implementation Impact Impact Impact Materiel/ Fiscal Resource Personnel Resource Environmental Resource Practice Focus

  10. “Everyone Plays” -- Distribution of Accountability

  11. Ready Access to Environmental Information • “Ready access” = • What a user needs to know • Where it is needed • When it is needed • Varying personnel have varying interests: • SOPs for practice operators • EMPs for EMS Team and any individuals with roles in the EMS • Media program information and tools for environmental media managers

  12. Conclusion • Interpretation of ISO 14001 is necessary for effective and efficient EMS implementation in a military setting • EMS implementation at DoD installations should address the following: • Clear and consistent terminology • Risk to mission focus • Practice focus • Everyone plays • Ready access to environmental information

  13. For More Information C. Christopher Fafard Senior EMS Planner 301-907-9078x3021 chrisf@phe.com Gerald O. Peters Principal 301-907-9078x3010 jerryp@phe.com Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc. 4833 Rugby Avenue, Suite 100 Bethesda, MD 10814 Photo Credit: SGT B.R. Kelsey, Marine Corps News Potomac-Hudson Engineering, Inc.

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