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Robins Air Force Base

“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”

Robins AFB Environmental Management System

Awareness

This training supplements the required ADLS Environmental Management System – General Awareness Training (ZZ133070) as required by AFI 32-7001, Section 5.7, Environmental Management – Competence, Training, and Awareness



The Mission

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C-5 Galaxy

C-17 Globemaster

F-15 Flight Test

C-130J Combat King II



Air Force Instructions (AFI)

Environmental Management falls under Civil Engineering and follows 32-series AFIs (i.e., 32-XXXX)

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AFI Title 32-7040 Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management32-1052 Facilities Asbestos Management32-7065 Cultural Resources Management 32-7001 Environmental Management System32-7061 NEPA/EIAP32-7047 Environmental Compliance, Release, and Inspection

Reporting 32-7086 Hazardous Materials Management 32-7064 Integrated Natural Resources Management32-7044 Storage Tank Environmental Compliance 32-7042 Waste Management 32-1067 Water Systems



What is an EMS?

Environmental Management System (EMS)• Plan

- ID programs/processes with highest risk/cost• Do

- ID/provide training- Operation controls

• Check- Inspect- Verify compliance

• Act- Management Review

KEY = Continual Improvement



Robins AFB Environmental Attributes

6,935 acres1,920 air sources; Title V Major Air Sources14M gal fuel stored; 160 ASTs; 22 USTs1 Superfund site; 84 restoration sites19,700 tons/yr solid waste – 60% recycled500,000-750,000 HazMat items consumed annually1,900 tons/yr regulated waste generated 10 Rare plant species (1 state listed); 2,200 wetland acres20 Historic NR eligible Bldgs; 1 eligible resource 16 NR-eligible archaeology sites; 12 affiliated Tribes528M gal/yr water produced by 6 water supply wells328M gal/yr treated wastewater by 4 treatment plants276M gal/yr wastewater discharged through 3 outfalls

Ocmulgee Skullcap



Robins AFB EMS Components

Robins AFB Environmental Programs with Risks and Costs• *Waste Water • *Hazardous Materials• *Natural Resources • Fuels; Tanks; Petroleum,

Oils, & Lubricants• Hazardous Waste • Air Quality• Environmental Impact

Analysis Process• Drinking Water

• Storm Water • Solid Waste• Environmental Noise (Sonic Booms)• Cultural Resources• Toxic Materials (Asbestos, Lead-based

Paint [LBP], Polychlorinated Biphenyl [PCB] )

• Green Procurement • Pest Management • Recycling

* Robins AFB Significant Aspects with goals and reduction targets



Robins AFB FACTS

Subject to inspections by Federal, State, and AF Subject to US, GA, Houston County, AF, and DoD environmental and reporting requirements

• 20 Environmental Management Plans• 10 Environmental Permits issued by US EPA, US

FWS, and GA EPD• 10 Air Force Instructions (AFI)

Robins AFB is surrounded on 3-sides by water Largest consumer of HazMats in GALargest disposal of HazWaste in GA



National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Prior to ANY New Process or Action the Installation Must:- Consider All Environmental Impacts- Consideration of Cumulative Environmental Effects- Prevent or Mitigate Environmental Harm Where Possible- Officially Document Consideration- Public Notifications or Hearings When Needed

Env. Management System-Environmental Inspections-Tracking Env. Findings-Help Units Close Findings-Identify Env. Improvement Areas

New Paint/Depaint ProcessAir Quality- Permitting

-Approve Filter System & Coating Process

-Approve, Monitor, & Report Usage of VOCs & HAPs

Haz Material- Chemical Labeling

- Chemical Tracking- Manage Chemical Approval

Process

Haz Waste-Establish Wastestreams-Provide Waste Containers & Labels

-Pickup Full Containers in Field -Process All Haz Waste for Disposal

Water Quality-Wastewater Permit Management-Pre-treatment/Source Approval Mgmt

-Monitor & Report Discharges-Water Efficiency/Conservation/Reuse

Solid Waste/P2/Recycling

-Identify Recycling Opportunities-Solid Waste Management

Environmental ManagementEnhancing Mission Success

Natural Resources-Control Wildlife Hazards in Facility

❖ Birds❖ Bats❖ Snakes❖ Insects



National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Prior to ANY New Process or Action the Installation Must:- Consider All Environmental Impacts- Consideration of Cumulative Environmental Effects- Prevent or Mitigate Environmental Harm Where Possible- Officially Document Consideration- Public Notifications or Hearings When Needed

Cultural Resources-National Historic Preservation -Archeological Impacts & Tribal Notifications

Facility Construction/Repair

Haz Waste-Establish Wastestreams-Provide Waste Containers & Labels

-Process All Haz Waste for Disposal

Water Quality-Erosion Control Permit Management

-Post-construction Stormwater Mgmt-Approval to Modify Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure

Solid & Toxic Waste- Construction Waste Management- Asbestos & Lead Paint

Remediation

Spills- Manage Spill Sites

- Official Spill Notification & Reporting

- Contractor/Unit Cleanup Oversight

Haz Material/Air Quality-Approve Chemicals -Permit Emission Sources (boilers/generators)

-Track/Report Chemical Usage

Geographic Info System (GIS)-Facility Condition Assessment-Geospatially Collect Facility Info-Map New Utilities-Application & GIS Viewer Management

Natural Resources-Prevent/Minimize Impact to:

❖ Rare Species/Ecosystems❖ Wetlands

-Control Wildlife Hazards-Reduce BASH Risks-Promote Sustainable Landscaping

Environmental ManagementEnhancing Mission Success



Spill Reporting

Spills, Discharges, Releases•Hazardous Waste•Water/Sewage/Industrial Wastewater•Oil•Fuel

Call 911

Report Immediately:•For any spill, discharge, or releases that:

• is greater than 2 feet in diameter;• reaches a storm drain; and/or• reaches waters of the state

Nothing other than clean water can enter a storm drain

Contact Immediately



Recycling

Building 987Brown/Green/Clear Glass

Building 987 Steel & Aluminum

Cans

Building 1555 Scrap Metals/Copper Wire

Happy Hour202 N Davis DrWarner Robins

Off-site Only

Building 987White & Mixed

Paper/Cardboard

Building 359

*Lithium Ion*Nickel-Cadmuim

(NiCad)

RECYCLED: Lead Acid

Not Available

Lithium Ion and NiCad are considered Universal Waste



Which batteries can go in the trash??

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A

D

B C

B. Are NiCad batteries and must be managed as Universal Waste D. Are Silver Oxide and must be managed as both Universal Waste and as part of the Precious Metal Recovery Program (PMRP)



Light Bulbs

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Fluorescent bulbs contain Mercury!

Fluorescent bulbs are considered Universal Waste and managed under the Hazardous Waste program

Lamps that use mercury:•Common fluorescent lamps•Metal halide lamps•High pressure sodium lamps used for floodlights

•Streetlights



Robins AFB Workforce

Contracting

Facility Managers

Fire Fighters

Security Forces

Painters

Safety and Health Leadership

Plumbers

Sheet Metal/Corrosion

Control



Liability Risks

Penalties − Criminal (Jail): Willful

violation of the Law− Civil (Fines)

Organizational− Administrative Fines− $37,500/Violation/Day− Funding Allocation − Injunction on Mission



Take-a-way!

Comply with Permits & AFIs • Permits are Laws!

Report Spills & ViolationsCommunicate with Base Environmental Implement EMS in the Planning Phase

•Plan, Do, Check, ActReduce Environmental LiabilityContinue Efforts to Promote a Positive Image

Local Community (76K people) RAFB (25K people)



Environmental Policy Statement



Questions?

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