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Dania Aponte Environmental Programs Director (678) 569-6707 [email protected]
Butch Thompson Compliance Program Manager (912) 448-4192 [email protected]
Felicia Nichols NEPA Program Manager (678) 569-6755 [email protected]
Randy Drummond Restoration and Clean-up Manager (678) 569-6750 [email protected]
Karen Corsetti Pest Management Program Manager (678) 569-6751 [email protected]
Yvonne Edwards Environmental Specialist, Recycling Program (678) 569-6752 [email protected]
Kathryn Norton Program Manager (678) 569-6726 [email protected]
Frances Grieme eMS Program Manager, Technical (678) 569-6749 [email protected]
Michael Holloway Environmental Assessor – Cumming (678) 569-3841 [email protected]
Tangy Johnson Environmental Assessor – Ft. Stewart (912) 448-4195 [email protected]
Paul Hansen Environmental Assessor – Macon (404) 803-8578 [email protected]
Megan Spells Environmental Assessor – Tifton (678) 569-8458 [email protected]
Our Mission
Georgia Army National Guard
Environmental Stewardship
Branch Newsletter
Volume 3, Issue 1
Our Vision
Our vision is one of maintaining readiness, while utilizing knowledge and
resources to make informed decisions regarding our environment. To protect
and conserve today’s resources for tomorrow’s National Guard Soldiers and
the Citizens of Georgia.
March 2013
~Clay National Guard Center- 1000 Halsey Avenue, Building 70, Marietta, GA 30060~
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
SPRING HAS SPRUNG!
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CFMO-ENV Recent Activities and Accomplishments
New Program Started:
JANUARY 2013 - The Environmental Depart-
ment has been given the opportunity to work on
a new program. Portions of the GAARNG’s En-
ergy Program is being managed by Ms. Kathy
Norton. For more information on Ms. Norton’s
involvement in this program, see Page 3.
Continuing Endeavors throughout 2013:
Environmental Training: Mr. Butch Thompson will be conducting training for all Guard per-
sonnel through the Environmental Officer classes (EO/UECO training). For information on
the EO/UECO training classes, please refer to page 5.
Compliance Program: NGB notified the GAARNG CFMO-Environmental division which fa-
cilities will be assessed during the upcoming External Environmental Performance Assessment
(EPAS). For additional information, please refer to page 6.
Natural Resources Management: GAARNG is currently conducting an Environmental As-
sessment (EA) at the Oglethorpe Armory Site in Ellenwood, Clayton County. Please see arti-
cle on page 8.
Cleanup & Restoration: Mr. Randy Drummond has been busy with demolition and removal
of our vehicle wash areas and the associated oil and water separator (OWS) systems. Please
see article on page 9.
“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not
let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” —Theodore Rooselvelt
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Recently Launched Program
The Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG), Construction and Fa-
cilities Management Office, Environmental Programs has been very
busy with regards to energy management. Within the last three months,
the team has accomplished the following tasks:
—Completion of Phase II energy audits and Life-Cycle Cost Analyses
(LCCA) of all buildings at Clay National Guard Center, producing
420R submittals for 38 Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) improve-
ment projects. Projects include upgrades such as lighting occupancy/
vacancy sensors, setbacks to turn off or adjust equipment settings at
night, during off-hours and when the buildings are unoccupied, motor
efficiency upgrades, high-efficiency lighting installations.
—The same Phase II audit, LCCA/ECM generation, 420R submittal process for 58 GAARNG fa-
cilities state-wide has kicked off. Audits are scheduled to wrap up in July of this year and
ECM projects will be generated prior to the end of the fiscal year.
—Georgia Power utility bill data analyses for approximately 80 GAARNG accounts/facilities.
From this analyses, rate structures and load factors are being negotiated.
—In-field utilities review with Georgia Power for the vacated E. Confederate Guard property.
Determinations are being made for accounts that could be closed, modified, or rate-negotiated
to considerably reduce energy expenditures at this location.
—Installation of advanced metering system boxes at 61 Clay National Guard Center buildings and
58 GAARNG buildings across the state; commissioning these meter boxes and completion of a
commissioning training manual for GAARNG personnel going forward.
—Staging of a pilot program to gauge how an Energy Management Control System (EMCS) can
assist in retrofitting older buildings for energy conservation. The centralized control system,
through a computer access point/dashboard interface, would ‘communicate’ with all tied-in
metered facilities for real-time management of various energy variables.
—Beginning analyses of a pilot program for ‘Power Conditioning’ at a GAARNG facility to as-
sess the viability/profitability of this technology. Power conditioning is a ‘clean energy’ tech-
nology which reduces harmonic disruptions and surges in a facility’s power supply.
—Creation of a Standard Operating Procedural (SOP) Manual, per a myriad of federal and Army
regulatory guidance, for the ‘Army Energy and Water Management Program.’
—Attendance of multiple seminars, both in-person, and via web-based training to continue educa-
tion in the ever-expanding field of energy management.
GAARNG Energy Program
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Energy Program, Contd.
The CFMO hopes to realize additional energy savings through a solar panel pilot project at four Georgia Army
Guard facilities. The installation of Photovoltaic panels are expected to reduce utility costs at each facility by
30 percent.
And, while retrofitting existing buildings can realize a payout over time, smart building design plays a large
role in energy savings from the first day of occupancy. New military construction projects initiated by the
CFMO are also taking full advantage of technological advances in building materials and energy efficiency.
The Cumming Readiness Center scheduled to become fully operational in April 2013, is the latest example of
this trend toward energy efficient construction.
The overall goal of this program is to use less energy and save resources, while preserving the mission readi-
ness of the GAARNG by providing preeminent facilities for our soldiers.
For more information on the GAARNG’s En-
ergy Management Program, please contact
Kathy Norton at 678.569.6726 or kath-
Clay NGC — Building 300 Roof
pictured with the new solar panels.
Pictures courtesy of Viki S. Mool-
man, CFMO Contracting Officer
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Environmental Officer (EO) / Unit Environmental
Officer (UECO) Training 17-18 APR 13
In accordance with AR 200-1 (Environmental Protection
and Enhancement), CFMO-ENV will provide one 8 hour
block of initial training and one 4 hour block of annual re-
fresher training for personnel assigned Environmental Offi-
cer (EO)/Unit Environmental Compliance Officer (UECO)
responsibilities. The 8 hour initial training is for personnel
that have not received any EO/UECO training and the 4
hour refresher training is for personnel that have received
initial training and require annual refresher training.
Training will be conducted at Building 2, Classroom TBD, Clay NGC 17-18APR13. Initial EO/UECO
training was conducted on 17JAN13. Refresher EO/UECO training will be conducted on 18JAN13 from
0800-1200 at Building 2, Clay NGC. Class size is limited to 20 personnel for each class. To register, send an
email to Mr. Charles "Butch" Thompson at [email protected] no later than 12APR13. En-
sure email contains rank, full name, and unit/facility assigned to as EO/UECO.
This training is offered once per calendar quarter by CFMO-ENV and specifically pertains to GAARNG envi-
ronmental programs, not host installations. GAARNG units on host installations must attend the host installa-
tions training and comply 100% with host installation environmental program requirements. GAARNG EO/
UECO training rotates between locations at GGTC, Macon, and Clay NGC. All GAARNG units/facilities are
required to have personnel assigned as EO/UECO and trained by the cognizant training authority to manage
environmental issues/concerns at the unit/facility.
Remaining EO/UECO training courses scheduled for CY-2013
are as follows:
17JUL13 – 8 hour Initial, GGTC, Ft. Stewart, Building TBD
18JUL13 – 4 hour Refresher, GGTC, Ft. Stewart, Building TBD
16OCT13 – 8 hour Initial, DLC Macon
17OCT13 – 4 hour Refresher, DLC Macon
Soldiers should register to attend the course nearest their home
station to alleviate issues with obtaining travel orders and fund-
ing. Training will be conducted on the specified dates in accor-
dance with AR 200-1 and FM 3-34.5 (Environmental Considera-
tions).
Upcoming Environmental Training
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External Environmental Performance Assessment (EPAS) by NGB 19-23AUG13
CFMO-Environmental received notification from NGB regarding the facilities to be assessed during our Ex-
ternal Environmental Performance Assessment (EPAS) during the week of 19-23 August 2013. Following
facilities will be assessed:
The purpose of the assessment is to evaluate
GAARNG’s overall environmental compliance at our
facilities with regards to DOD, local, State and Federal
regulations. The assessment process will involve
CFMO-Environmental staff, unit/facility EOs/UECOs,
and assessment teams consisting of civilian auditors
contracted by NGB. Assessment team personnel will
require complete access to the entire facility (everything
must be unlocked and accessible, except weapon vaults
if sensitive items are present), in order to complete the
assessment as scheduled.
Environmental Compliance
The following areas of interest (not all inclusive) will be assessed:
Air Emissions (operations and permit requirements, if applicable)
Wastewater Management (includes septic tanks, floor/shop drains,
washrack/oil water separator operations, or any other industrial re-
lated discharge to the environment or sanitary treatment works and
permit requirements)
Storm water Management (includes items listed in wastewater man-
agement and permit requirements)
Non-Hazardous/Hazardous Waste Management (all size generators,
includes waste manifest and land disposal restriction (LDR) record
review)
Hazardous Materials Management
Pesticide/Insecticide/Herbicide Applications and Management
Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank (AST/UST) Manage-
ment
Monitoring Well Management
Training (RCRA Hazardous Waste Management and Operations, DOT Hazardous Materials Manage-
ment and Operations, Hazard Communication, Environmental Officer (EO)/Unit Environmental Compli-
ance Officer (UECO), Emergency/Spill Response and Awareness, and eMS training/familiarization)
POL Management (new and used POL)
Spill Prevention Contingency Plans (SPCP), Installation Spill Contingency Procedures (ISCP), or Mobile Fuel
Tanker (MFT) procedures
Parts Washer Operations (aqueous and solvent)
Paint Booth Operations (CSMS North and CSMS South)
Municipal Solid Waste
NEPA (local training areas and record of environmental considerations/categorical exclusions (RECs))
Noise Complaint Process
Cultural Resources
Natural Resources (erosion, wetlands, flood zones, threatened/ endangered species)
Toxic Substance Management (Asbestos, Lead Based Paint (LBP), Radon, and PCBs) Freon Recovery/
Exchange)
Fueling Operations (if fuelers or ASTs on site and fueling/refueling conducted)
Environmental Management System (eMS)
Backflow/cross-connect valve prevention.
CFMO-Environmental staff are in the process of pre-assessment work-ups to assist the selected facilities in
preparing for the assessments and will contact EOs/UECOs to schedule the pre-assessments. All administra-
tive documentation for the past three (3) years pertaining to the subject areas above (e.g., facility environ-
mental binder, emergency action/response plans, permits, SOPs, duty orders, regulations/directives, waste
manifest/LDRs, training records, job descriptions, etc.) must be available for review during these work-ups.
Progress briefs will be provided to appropriate facility chain-of-command personnel and the GAARNG Envi-
ronmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC). CFMO POC is Mr. Charles “Butch” Thompson at
[email protected] or 912.448.4192.
Environmental Compliance, Contd.
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Natural Resources Program
The Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) is currently con-
ducting and Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify, docu-
ment and address the potential physical, environmental, cultural,
and socioeconomic effects of the proposed construction and op-
eration of a Regional Logistics Center (RLC) at the Oglethorpe
Armory Site in Ellenwood, Clayton County, Georgia. The RLC
will include a new Combined Support Maintenance Shop
(CSMS)/Field Maintenance Shop (FMS), a new United States
Property and Fiscal Office (USP&FO) facility, and a renovated
Readiness Center.
The proposed facilities would be constructed using federal funds and therefore are subject to Army National
Guard approval and congressional funding. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is a fed-
eral law that requires if federal funds are spent on a project, operation or activity, the impact of those actions
must be assessed, documented and provisions made for public involvement before project initiation. There-
fore, an EA is being prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), 40
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1500 through 1508, 32 CFR Part, and guidance provided in the
Army National Guard Manual for Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (2006).
The purpose of the EA is to inform decision-makers and the public of the potential environmental effects of
the Proposed Action prior to making a federal decision to move forward with any action. In this manner, fed-
eral decision-makers can make a fully informed decision, aware of the potential environmental effects of their
Proposed Action. As part of the NEPA process and development of the EA, the GAARNG will conduct exten-
sive agency coordination with the:
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 4
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District
US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Region 4
US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GaDNR) – Historic Preservation Division (State Historic Preservation
Office [SHPO])
GaDNR – Wildlife Resources Division
GaDNR – Environmental Protection Division (GaDNR-EPD)
City of Forest Park Planning, Building, and Zoning
Forest Park/Fort Gillem Implementation Local Redevelopment Authority
Federally recognized Native American Tribes.
In addition, the EA will be made available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days. Substan-
tive issues and/or concerns resulting from agency coordination or the public review period will be addressed
in the EA’s analysis. For more information on the GAARNG’s Natural Resources Program, please contact
Felicia Nichols at 678.569-6755 or [email protected].
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Cleanup & Restoration Program
“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one
another.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Gone are the days of “down the drain, out of sight”. U.S. Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act stan-
dards have ensured that Americans have access to the safest drinking water in the world. A major initiative
that has contributed to the quality of the water that comes from our faucets and water coolers is the emphasis
on what goes down the drain and where the drain eventually outfalls. The hydrologic cycle, as depicted in the
figure below, has opportunities for contamination that results from GAARNG activities.
Our activities potentially impact the processes of surface runoff, infiltration, and groundwater flow. Contami-
nation introduced in any of those processes eventually reaches the fresh- and salt-water sources.
Groundwater contamination from bulk fuel farm storage and solvent cleaning processes has been discussed in
previous newsletter articles. In this issue, the focus is on current GAARNG initiatives involving the demoli-
tion and removal of our vehicle wash areas and the associated oil and water separator (OWS) systems.
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Cleanup & Restoration Program, Contd.
Regulations that control potential infiltration and surface runoff contamination, such as what is possible with
our current OWS systems, have become increasingly more stringent. The increase in regulation of these sys-
tems has led to the realization that our current OWS systems are outdated, require extensive maintenance, or
require extensive modification to meet the regulatory re-
quirements.
Therefore, we are currently developing demolition and
removal projects for almost all of the OWS systems in
the GAARNG inventory. Once the OWS is demolished
and removed, the surrounding soil and groundwater will
be tested to ensure no contaminants of concern have been
released to the environment. If they have, projects for
the cleanup and remediation of those sites will be initi-
ated.
There is an adage that states, “Eventually, everything ends up in the
ocean”. If you Google that statement, you will see that there are nu-
merous websites devoted to that belief.
While it is a slight exaggeration (e.g.., heavy metal groundwater con-
tamination doesn’t travel that far), it is true that, “Unless it is pre-
vented, everything ends up in a drinking water source.”
We are working diligently to ensure that we not only comply with water
regulations, but that we, as good stewards, are continually evaluating
GAARNG processes for their impacts on the environment.
If you have any questions regarding the Cleanup & Restoration Program,
please contact Randy Drummond at 678.569.6750 or
Great News! Since the implementation of our recycling program at the Clay National Guard Center, we have
collected over 14 tons of paper and cardboard recyclables. Buildings 447, 60, Hangar 1 and the Minuteman
Café, are doing an excellent job with their cardboard collection efforts.
Keep up the good work.
Statewide assessments for the Recycling Program Initiative will begin
March 2013. We are excited to get the opportunity to learn about the
recycling efforts of other facilities throughout the state. Stay tuned for
additional information on our next steps.
Also, as a reminder, our next Recycling Coordinator Meeting for the
CNGC is April 9, 2013. Additional information on time/location will
be sent out to all our Recycling Coordinators.
For additional information on our CNGC Recycling Program, please
contact our Recycling Program Manager, Yvonne Edwards, at
678.569.6752 or [email protected].
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Clay NGC Recycling Program Initiative
Georgia Environmental Management System (GeMS)
The Georgia Environmental Management System (GeMS) has continued on the journey of fine-tuning the
program. The TAG Environmental Policy Statement has been signed along with the GeMS re-declaration at
the end of December 2012. The Environmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC) Charter has been signed
by the TAG to define the role and responsibilities of the EQCC. This is part of the conformance of eMS to the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001.The Cross Functional Team (CFT) has also been
developed and implemented to assist the EQCC in evaluating and analyzing the activities of the installation
for environmental impacts.
The upcoming Environmental Performance Assessment in August will be assessing the effectiveness of our
eMS. Every soldier, civilian and contract employee needs to be prepared to know what the TAG’s environ-
mental policy states. We must be able to answer with —
1. Prevent Pollution
2. Comply with Environmental Laws and Regulations
3. Continual Improvement.
Let’s all be ready to answer if asked!
If you have any questions regarding the GeMS Program, please contact Fran-
ces Grieme at 678.569.6749 or [email protected].
