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
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
The Mission
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C-5 Galaxy
C-17 Globemaster
F-15 Flight Test
C-130J Combat King II
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
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
Robins Air Force Base
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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 Air Force Base
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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 Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
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 Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
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
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
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
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
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
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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
Robins Air Force Base
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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
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
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)
Robins Air Force Base
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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 Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
Robins AFB Workforce
Contracting
Facility Managers
Fire Fighters
Security Forces
Painters
Safety and Health Leadership
Plumbers
Sheet Metal/Corrosion
Control
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
Liability Risks
Penalties − Criminal (Jail): Willful
violation of the Law− Civil (Fines)
Organizational− Administrative Fines− $37,500/Violation/Day− Funding Allocation − Injunction on Mission
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
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)
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
Environmental Policy Statement
Robins Air Force Base
“The Installation of Excellence . . . The Place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”
Questions?
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