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Inside this issue:Water…………………1Energy………………..2EMS…….....................2AST’s………………...2Haz. Waste…………....3SPCC 4WATER is the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain forms streams SPCC…………………4Env Inspections.............4

WATER, is the liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams,lakes, and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter. Water (H2O), isessential for human survival and well-being and important to many sectors of theeconomy. However, resources are irregularly distributed in space and time, andthey are under pressure due to human activity.

Ninety-six percent of liquid fresh water can be found underground. Groundwateris water that occurs below the surface of the Earth, where it occupies spaces in

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soils or geologic strata. It feeds springs and streams, supports wetlands, helpskeep land surfaces stable, and is a critical water resource.

More than 25 percent of the population of Puerto Rico was served bygroundwater public supply systems. Camp Santiago and Fort Allen population isserving by groundwater. In order to control the quality of this importantresource, policies regarding groundwater are implemented on PR and all USAstates The requirements are highly variable from place to place Some set

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Wstates. The requirements are highly variable from place to place. Some setspecific depletion caps, others only say that water must go to "beneficial uses".Many but not all states require permits for drilling and producing from wells.

CSTS have 2 wells that are regulated by the PR Health Department for its use,with a unique identification number. Also 3 wells are established at FATS. Anaggressive monitoring program to obtain quality of this water is managed at theEnvironmental Section. According to requirements from the PR Health

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g qDepartment, different parameters are analyzed monthly, bi-monthly, bi-annual orannually at these two installations.

All the population at both training sites can contribute to diminish the possiblecontamination of this important resource. This goal can be reach avoiding spillsof products such as gasoline, oil, road salts, and chemicals to the soil that can getinto the groundwater, and cause it to become unsafe and unfit for human use.Remember unless water is a renewable resource the replenishing of water is

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Water Pump Systems-FATSRemember, unless water is a renewable resource, the replenishing of water isoutstripped by its consumption, the once renewable resource is in severe danger.

You can cut the amount of water you use without sacrificing fun oreffectiveness. If you see a small, leak of water at any place of our training sitesincluding toilets, faucets and pipes, report this issues to the Engineer FacilityManager in order to correct the deficiency and contribute with waterconservation at our Planet. Although they may seem small, leaks can create a

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During October 1 -31, 2011, the PRARNG celebrated the Energy Awareness Month Remember always to take time to review

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“Turn Words Into Actions; Turn Action Into Words” Turn OFF The Lights, Save Energy

Energy Awareness Month. Remember always to take time to review your daily routine to conserve energy, empower others to take action

and join together to save energy and money

Aboveground Storage Tank Systems areused to store diesel. There are six facilities withthis kind of system: Gurabo Vega Baja Hatothis kind of system: Gurabo, Vega Baja, HatoRey, Mayagüez, Fort Allen and AASF.Whenever you fill the military vehicle with dieselfrom these tanks, you must need to have a SpillKit near the operation. Also you need to havethe Emergency Personnel list including phonenumbers near the area. Any spill must bei di t l tifi d t i d t

In order to continue with the implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS), the Environmental Section offered

have any question.

You can check different EMS briefings at

immediately notified to your supervisor and tothe FMO Environmental personnel.

( ),on September a training at the Full Time Support Personnel Meeting (FTSPM) of the 92D MEB. EMS trainings were also offered to personnel of the 190th EN BN. It is mandatory to maintain the units aware of the importance of: a) Maintain and Implement all concerned

gthe Public Data, EMS folder. Contact Mrs. Ileana Mejía, State Environmental Specialist, (289-1400 ext. 1068), to coordinate an EMS briefing at your installation.

a) Maintain and Implement all concerned documents , laws and regulations

b) Endorse continual environmental inspections at each facility

c) Communicate immediately with the Environmental Section if you receive a Regulator in your facility. Be prepared to answer everything with correctanswer everything with correct Information.

d) 4. Call the Environmental Section if you

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All the PRARNG facilities are working hard in order to maintain the HW areas in good conditions and according to regulations. See how the following photos that includes excellent storage

areas match with the correct facility:

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Proper Label of “Used Oil” in English and Spanish “Aceite

Usado”

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Vega Baja

Mrs. María Santiago is the Puerto Rico Army National Guard Hazardous Waste Manager since 1992. Some of her

Drip pans at almost every military vehicle

Vega Bajaresponsibilities related to the HW area are:1. Monitors all HW generated by the PRARNG2. Provides technicalassistance to the

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MATESand activity3. Arranges for wastessampling and analysis asneeded

4. Prepares required reports to federal and state agencies 5. Provides on-the-job Trainings6 Receives and

Spill Kit near the AST Hato Rey

6. Receives and processes DA Forms 2765-1 from generating Units7. Produces DD1348-1a as based on turn-in documentation 8. Coordinates waste pick-up with DRMOIf you have any question

Congratulations to these Facilities! Always encourage your personnel to continue with good

related to HW contact Ms. Santiago at(787)289-1400 ext 1070

Proper lock at the spill berm valve

Environmental PracticesYES!!!!

Who needs to have a Spill Prevention The Plan includes areas where

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Who needs to have a Spill PreventionControl and Countermeasure Plan?(SPCC):Any Non-Transportation-Related Facilityengaged in: drilling, producing,gathering, storing, processing, refining,transferring, distributing, using, orconsuming Oil of any kind (petroleum,

The Plan includes areas wherepotential spill may occur,emergency areas, and all methodsand procedures necessary forpreventing the escape of oil,hazardous substances and hazardouswastes in “harmful quantities” intonavigable waters or groundwater in

For morevegetable, animal, synthetic) in: totalaboveground storage capacity >1,320gallons counting only containers 55gallons and greater; and/or totalunderground capacity > 42,000 gallonsof buried tanks covered in 40 CFR part280 or 281.Applying this definition andcomplying with the regulations there are

Puerto Rico. The plan also includesaction and interaction procedureswith emergency and lawenforcement agencies. Commandersof each facility above mentionedwill allocate the human andeconomic resources necessary toimplement and maintain these plans

For more information related to SPCC Plan contact Ms Ileana Mejía at (787)289-complying with the regulations, there are

8 facilities at the Puerto Rico ArmyNational Guard that are required to havean SPCC Plan:

implement and maintain these plansas part of the PRARNG efforts toprotect the environment of PuertoRico

( )1400 ext 1068.

“Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of

our attitudes Failure to comply with inspections included at the SPCC Plan or notify

changes of information at the Plan could end in Notice of Violations and Fines

our attitudes and

expectations”

Environmental Inspections:The Environmental Section continue performing inspections to all the facilities. After an inspection the findings are discussed with

the designated person of each facility in order to resolve the

“Explore, enjoy and protect the the designated person of each facility in order to resolve the

problem and encourage to avoid its recurrence. Ms. Marisol Díaz is in charge of the Environmental Performance Assessment System

(EPAS) which work with the identification, management and closure process of each finding. Contact Ms. Díaz at (787)289-1400 ext

1069 for more information.

protect the planet”