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Environmental Management Systems A Postal Service Strategy May 16, 2006

Environmental Management Systems A Postal Service Strategy May 16, 2006 CHARLES VIDICH Manager, Environmental Compliance US POSTAL SERVICE, NORTHEAST AREA Drivers Priorities Environmental Management Systems Functions of Management The Environmental Compliance Master Plan Summary

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Environmental Management Systems A Postal Service Strategy May 16, 2006

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  1. Environmental Management Systems A Postal Service Strategy May 16, 2006 CHARLES VIDICH Manager, Environmental Compliance US POSTAL SERVICE, NORTHEAST AREA

  2. Drivers Priorities Environmental Management Systems Functions of Management The Environmental Compliance Master Plan Summary Agenda

  3. Major Changes Impacting USPS Operations Anthrax Attacks of 2001 Continuing instability of the Population Centralized Procurement for Waste Removal Fiscal Impacts from Fuel Dependent Activities The Elusive Search for Green Products Drivers for Environmental Programs

  4. Environmental issues in the Postal Service Recycling of Undeliverable Standard Mail Hazardous Waste Reduction Programs Emergency Preparedness Planning Tank Management programs – ASTs and USTs Universal Waste Management Priorities – A USPS Perspective

  5. The EMS Challenge for High Risk Facilities within the USPS: Standardized, Simplified and Systematic Controls within a Hierarchical Chain of Command Governmental Organization An Environmental Mgt System Strategy

  6. What Do You Think Are the Drivers? ISO 14001 Presidential Executive Order 13148 EPA’s CEMP Principles Business Based Strategies Compliance Based Strategies Results Oriented Strategies What Drives A Mgt Systems Strategy?

  7. Simple, Systematic & Standardized Compliance Strategy Covers all Applicable Laws & Regulations “Everything You Need to Know to Comply” Reduce Organizational Financial Liability Focuses on “Resource Efficiency” Business Strategy Establishes Resource Allocation Plan Addresses Human Resource & Financial Requirements Why are Master Plans Necessary?

  8. The EMS Hierarchy • Common Vision • Shared EMS System • Consistency with Plan • Customer Based AREA HQ DIST. Facility Level EMS

  9. Programs Planning Measurement Accountability Staffing Functions of Management

  10. Planning - Fundamental Element of Management Environmental Compliance Master Planning© Master Plan - Created in 1993 53 Plants and Vehicle Maintenance Facilities Covered Fielded Tested by EPA Auditors(1994-1997) Third Round of Updates to Master Plan (2005-2006) Postmaster Guidebooks Created in 1995 3,200 Post Offices Covered Third Round of Updates to Guidebooks (2005-2006) Addresses EMS Principles for Retail Facilities Plan is Management System Foundation

  11. Master Plan-Your Toolbox for Compliance

  12. CUSTOMIZE STANDARDIZE Standardization Vs. Customization BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

  13. Environmental Management Review Environmental Compliance Audit Chemical Inventory Waste Characterization Analysis CERCLA Inventory Regulatory Review P2 Opportunity Assessment Air Emission Inventory Vehicle Washing Inventory Stormwater Discharge Analysis Tank Inventory Asbestos Survey Contractor Safety Hazard Analysis Assess Compliance Exposure & Impacts

  14. Environmental Mgmt Systems Plan Contingency & SPCC Plan Quality Assurance Review Plan Waste Characterization Plan Hazardous Waste Management Plan Manifest System Plan Waste Minimization Plan Waste Water Management Plan Air Management Plan Tank Management Plan Stormwater Management Plan Asbestos Management Plan Contractor Health & Safety Plans Training Plan Inspection Plan Key Elements of the Master Plan

  15. What Does the Master Plan Accomplish ? • Establishes A Step by Step Management Program • Defines Required Teams • Defines Required & Recommended Training • Defines Required & Recommended Inspections & Corrective Actions • Establishes Measurement System

  16. Env. Mgmt System Audit Contractors & USPS Comprehensive Audit Contractors Target Audit USPS Inspections USPS Environmental Stewardship

  17. Environmental Mgt System Summary EMS Planning Helps • Focus on Applicable Laws & Regulations • Commit Agency to Standardized Approach to Environmental Management • Prioritize Scarce Resources

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