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The Georgia Department of Defense Environmental Stewardship Branch
exists to support Commanders and their Mission by reducing environmental
liabilities and promoting the US Army Environmental Stewardship Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BRANCH STAFF
Our Mission
Georgia Army National Guard
Environmental Stewardship
Branch Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 4
Dania Aponte Environmental Programs Director (678) 569-6707 [email protected]
Butch Thompson Sustainability Program Manager (912) 767-1823 [email protected]
Felicia Nichols NEPA Program Manager (678) 569-6755 [email protected]
Randy Drummond Restoration and Clean-up Manager (678) 569-6750 [email protected]
Rolandria Boyce eMS Program Manager (678) 569-6749 [email protected]
Karen Corsetti Pest Management Program Manager (678) 569-6751 [email protected]
Yvonne Edwards Environmental Technical Support Specialist (678) 569-6752 [email protected]
Kathryn Norton Cultural Resources Assistant (678) 569-6726 [email protected]
Michael Holloway Environmental Assessor (678) 569-3841 [email protected]
Tangy Johnson Environmental Assessor (912) 767-9133 [email protected]
Vacant Kip Rummel Environmental Assessor (678) 569-3840 [email protected]
Vacant Paul Hansen Environmental Assessor Not available [email protected]
Vacant Megan Spells Environmental Assessor (678) 569-8458 [email protected]
"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology,
economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the
wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure."
— John McConnell
Our Vision
Commanders maintaining readiness while acquiring the knowledge and re-
sources to make informed decisions that protect and conserve today‟s re-
sources for tomorrow‟s National Guard Soldiers and Citizens of Georgia.
SEP 2011
~Clay National Guard Center- 1000 Halsey Avenue, Building 70, Marietta, GA 30060~
Environmental stewardship is the
sustaining of environmental quality
shared by all those whose actions
affect the environment.
In 2005, the USEPA laid out a vi-
sion for environmental steward-
ship recognizing it as a means to a
more sustainable future.
The Environmental Stewardship
Branch strives to assess the im-
pacts of GAARNG activities com-
prehensively and proactively.
The Environmental Quality Control Committee
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Environmental Stewardship Branch
The next Environmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC) meeting is scheduled for September
2011. The EQCC successful met with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) regarding findings assessed
during the February external EPAS Assessment. Based on information received from the outbrief,
corrective action plans have been developed to address deficiencies. The plans will be filtered
through the EQCC, environmental compliance section and eMS to track and ensure corrective ac-
tions are met and maintained.
A key element emphasized during the EPAS is that communication is key to the success of the pro-
gram. The CFMO‟s dissemination of information through the representatives in the EQCC is di-
rectly linked to the success of the GAARNG‟s eMS. Ultimately, the eMS is the GAARNG‟s mecha-
nism to ensure that conformance to regulatory compliance is achieved and maintained.
“Be a yardstick of
quality. Some people
aren't used to an
environment where
excellence is
expected.”
~Steve Jobs
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Clean-up and Restoration
The Cleanup and Restoration Section continues to conduct site surveys required for completion of Environ-
mental Conditions of Property (ECOPs) in areas where the GAARNG is looking to expand property hold-
ings through licenses or leases. The latest were conducted at FT Gordon and Evans Field at FT Stewart.
Training scheduled for the morning of 31 August 2011 by the CFMO GIS section provided much needed
knowledge in the use of GPS equipment. The use of the GPS equipment will allow for more accurate infor-
mation to be used in the development of ECOP documentation.
Additionally, the Defense Environmental Restoration Program cleanup site
located at the Bulk Fuel Farm on Clay National Guard Center is undergo-
ing some contract modifications to continue forward with investigating and
cleaning the contamination in the soil at that site.
The dump sites for approximately 20,000 used tires on GAARNG prop-
erty at the old Lorenzo Benn Youth Development Center are almost completely removed. Final inspection
was completed on 25 August 2011. The next step is to secure the site to prevent the illicit dumping of even
more tires and debris.
Environmental Management Systems (eMS)
Georgia‟s environmental Management System is now known as GeMS! In order to remain in the „continual
improvement‟ loop, „like‟ the Georgia National Guard Facebook page. There you will see helpful tips for envi-
ronmental sustainability, have access to the Environmental Stewardship newsletter and specialized environ-
mental articles.
Training Opportunities
eMS awareness training for senior leadership (including: TAG, CG, COS, EQCC) is tentatively set for De-cember 2011. This training will provide an overview regarding senior leadership‟s responsibility in the suc-
cessful maintenance of an eMS.
In November 2011, the eMS Coordinator will commence a statewide training initiative to promote our eMS,
installation wide. Information about where training opportunities will be available is coming soon.
If you have any questions regarding the GAARNG eMS please contact Rolandria Boyce at (678) 569– 6749
Don't blow it - good planets are hard to find. ~Quoted in Time
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Cultural Resources and Tribal Consultation
The Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG), Construction and Facilities Management Office, Environmental Pro-
grams attended the dual-state Mississippi/Alabama Native American Consultation (NAC) at Camp Shelby, MS, August 9
-12. In advance of the GAARNG‟s upcoming multi-state consultation, to be held in Oklahoma City this September, the
GAARNG Cultural Resources Manager attended the MS/AL consultation as an invited guest.
At the forefront of the dual-state consultation was an evening memorial service for Major Robert Lemire, longstanding
Natural Resources Manager for Camp Shelby/MSARNG. Approximately six tribal nations were present for the consul-
tation and the Lemire dedication. Major Lemire had a longstanding working relationship with many of the federally
recognized tribes with ancestral ties to the southeastern states. Predominately of Creek and Choctaw origin, several
of the attendees presented gifts to the Lemire family out of respect and appreciation for Lemire‟s tireless efforts to-
ward mutual understanding between the Guard and tribes native to this region.
The formal consultation kicked off on Wednesday with opening prayer and tribal presentations, followed by both the
MS and AL presentations. Continuing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) discussions were held off-line between
the GAARNG and three of the attending tribes – Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas,
and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma. The GAARNG‟s upcoming multi-state consultation will be held the
week of September 26th in Oklahoma City, OK. Four states will join GAARNG: Texas, Florida, Arkansas, and Okla-
homa.
Major Bob Lemire Dedication, Camp Shelby, MS, left to right: Heather Puckett - ALARNG, MS Adjutant General – MG Bill Free-
man, Jr., the late Major Lemire‟s family, Terry Cole – Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Bryant Celestine – Alabama-Coushatta Tribe
of Texas.
“Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the
quality of leadership.” ~James Cash Penney
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General Cultural Resources Activities
The GAARNG Cultural Resources Manager (CRM) at-
tended National Guard Bureau‟s (ARNG-ILE) Conserva-
tion Workshop in Charleston, SC, June 20-24. The
workshop was a week-long compendium of cultural and
natural resources educational classes and round-tables.
Specific courses attended were: Landscape Approaches
to Archaeology and Historic Preservation, Cold War
Building Challenges, LEED – Adaptive Reuse and Sus-
tainability, Native American Consultation, and several
cultural resources updates and presentations. The high-
light of the conference was the day-long field excursion
to the old Charleston Naval Shipyard where the atten-
dees were led through a myriad of homes, industrial
buildings, and structures within the Charleston Navy
Yard Historic District. The Navy Yard was a U.S. Navy ship building and repair facility located along the west
bank of the Cooper River, in North Charleston, and
part of Naval Base Charleston. It began operations in
1901 as a dry-dock and continued as a navy facility until
1996 when it was leased to Detyens Shipyards, Inc. dur-
ing down-sizing.
The yard first produced the destroyer, the USS Tillman
(DD-135), then began to increase production in the
1930s. A total of 21 destroyers were assembled at the
naval facility. The facility remained a major installation
throughout the Cold War as a homeport to numerous
cruisers, destroyers, attack submarines, FBM subma-
rines, destroyer tenders and submarine tenders of the
U.S. Atlantic Fleet until its closure in the 1990s as a re-
sult of the end of the Cold War and subsequent BRAC
Commission action.
Discussions were held in the field regarding qualifying
elements of the resources, the contribution of landscape
and site as contributing factors to a district‟s or re-
source‟s eligibility and boundary, and the variation of
architectural styles and types within the district.
Main Officer‟s Quarter‟s, Charleston Navy Yard Offi-
cer‟s Quarters Historic District, c. 1905, Neo-
Classical Residence
American Wickes class destroyer USS Tillman (DD-
135). Was transferred to Britain in 1940 and became
HMS Wells (I95).
Any landscape is a condition of the spirit. ~Henri Frederic Amiel
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Environmental Officer (EO)/Unit Environmental Officer (UECO)
Training 22 September 2011
Environmental Compliance
In accordance with AR 200-1, CFMO-ENV will provide one 8 hour block of Environmental Officer (EO)/Unit Environ-
mental Compliance Officer (UECO) training for personnel assigned EO/UECO responsibilities. Training will be con-
ducted at Clay NGC, Bldg 2, Classroom 144 on 22SEP11 from 0800-1700. Class size is limited to 20 personnel, to
register send an email to Mr. Charles "Butch" Thompson at [email protected]. Ensure email contains rank,
full name, and unit/facility assigned to as EO/UECO. EO/UECO training is offered once per calendar quarter by CFMO
-ENV and rotates between locations at GGTC, Macon, and Clay NGC. All units/facilities are required to have person-
nel assigned as EO/UECO to manage environmental issues/concerns at the unit/facility. POC is Mr. Charles “Butch”
Thompson at [email protected], phone (912) 767-1823.
Georgia Authorized to Implement the Lead Renovation Program
Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8327, [email protected]
On July 5, 2011, the State of Georgia received authorization to administer and enforce EPA‟s Lead Renovation,
Repair, and Painting (RRP) Program. The authorization became effective upon EPA‟s receipt of the State‟s certified
Renovation Authorization Application which was submitted by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. Attorney Gen-
eral, Sam Olens has certified that the Georgia Program, which will be administered by the Georgia Environmental
Protection Division, is at least as protective as EPA‟s and provides adequate enforcement.
“EPA appreciates Georgia‟s leadership in protecting kids from exposure to lead based paint,” said Gwen Keyes
Fleming, Regional Administrator for EPA Region 4. “Because lead exposure can cause permanent, serious, lifelong
problems, renovators and rental property owners play a big role part in shielding children from its impact in their
homes.”
The RRP program mandates that contractors, property managers and others
working for compensation, in homes and child occupied facilities built before
1978, must be trained and use lead safe work practices. They are also required
to provide the lead pamphlet “Renovate Right; Important Lead Hazard Information
for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools” to owners and occupants before
starting renovation work.
Lead contaminated dust is the most significant source of lead exposure for chil-
dren. Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition can
create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead based paint, which can
be harmful to adults and children. Lead based paint was used in more than 38
million homes until it was banned for residential use in 1978. Lead exposure can cause reduced IQ, learning dis-
abilities, development delays, and behavioral problems in young children. You can learn more about protecting
your family from lead based paint and EPA‟s lead program at http://www.epa.gov/lead or by contacting the Na-
tional Lead Information Center at (800) 424-LEAD (5323).
For more information about Georgia‟s new program, including information on applying for certification or locat-
ing training, contact the Georgia Environmental Protection Division‟s Lead based Paint and Asbestos Program at
(404) 363-7026 or visit the state website at http://www.gaepd.org/documents/index land.html.
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Environmental Facts– Did you know?
Choosing to print all documents double sided could po-
tentially reduce the amount of printed waste by 50%.
The Environmental office of the CFMO submits and reports information on various databases. The key database,
known as Status Tool for the Environmental Program (STEP) is used to develop requirements managed by the
environmental branch. These projects are documented early and fully in the STEP database according to current
policies. STEP is designed to facilitate State Project identification, ARNG-ILE review/validation and project execu-
tion.
The Army Environmental Database – Environmental Quality (AEDB-EQ) serves as a primary source of informa-
tion for reporting the Army‟s environmental status to senior Army Leadership, DOD and Congress. The AEDB-
EQ tracks Army compliance with environmental laws (to include permits and enforcement actions) and regula-
tions to determine Army progress toward meeting the DOD Measures
of Merit (MoM). This data allows the Army to populate other required
reports. Data is collected on a quarterly basis.
The Installation Status Report – Natural Infrastructure (ISR-NI) serves
as reporting system which identifies and reports capability gaps in land,
water, air and energy to HQDA. The capability gaps fall in four general
categories; (Green +) additional capability available, (Green) supports
current mission, (Amber) moderate adjustment required and (Red)
cannot fully support mission. The FY11 ISR-NI Data Collection
(collection of FY10 annual data) began on 18 January 2011 and remains
on an annual collection cycle.
The Installation Status Report – Services (ISR-S) evaluates the quality and cost of performance of the base sup-
port services provided within the “footprint” of a Reporting Organization. It is the decision support system that
assesses Installation service quality against established Army standards, as well as, the cost to provide the service.
ISR-S communicates the conditions of Installation services to Army, OSD and Congressional leaders through the
POM process and DRRS-A. ISR-S also supports the IMCOM‟s CLS data collection process. ISR-S collects data on
a quarterly basis to feed the DRRS-A.
The program managers of Compliance, Cultural Resources, NEPA, Restoration, eMS, Pest Management and Fire
Services, support the effort of collecting and recording information to maintain all data up to date. The current
data facilitates complete reporting and consistency amongst the various reports. The Cultural Resources Survey is
currently being updated for the 3rd Quarter data call of the Army Environmental Database –Environmental Qual-
ity (AEDB-EQ).
Status Tool for Environmental Program
