Fort McCoy Memorandum 200-2 Public Works Installation Environmental Policy UNCLASSIFIED Department of the Army Headquarters Fort McCoy Fort McCoy, WI 1 December 2013
Memorandum 200-2 Installation Environmental Policy SUMMARY of CHANGE This Revision Non-Technical Revision Change from regulation to memorandum Update references Revision October 2012 This revision changes the Garrison Commander s signature. Revision February 2012 Non-Technical Revision Revised Environmental Policy to delete reference to the Mobilization Mission. Revised Environmental Policy to clarify the environmental planning process. Revision May 2010 Non-Technical Revision All references to Directorate of Support Services were changed to Directorate of Public Works. Revision July 2005 Revised Environmental Policy to include Affirmative Procurement procedures. Revised per new requirements established within the ISO14001-2004 environmental standard.
Department of the Army Fort McCoy Memorandum 200-2 Installation Management Agency Headquarters Army Garrison, Fort McCoy Fort McCoy WI 54656-5136 Installation Environmental Policy HISTORY. This is the sixth printing of this memorandum. SUMMARY. This memorandum provides the Fort McCoy Installation Commander s policy on the environment. APPLICABILITY. This memorandum applies to all Fort McCoy garrison and tenant activities. PROPONENT EXCEPTION AUTHORITY. The proponent of this memorandum is the Directorate of Public Works, Fort McCoy. SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on a DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to: Directorate of Public Works (IMMC-PWE-C), 2171 S. 8 th Ave, Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5132. Interim changes to this memorandum are not official unless they are authenticated by the Publications Manager, Directorate of Human Resources. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT. This memorandum is approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Distribution of this publication is made in accordance with established procedures and is available in electronic format on the Fort McCoy Corporate Net, URL(https://corporate.mccoy.army.mil). Printed copies and electronic copies of this document not located on the Fort McCoy Corporate Network may be obsolete. Please check the Corporate Network Online Publications to ensure that you have the most recent version. If you do not have access to the Corporate Network, please contact the Environmental Division at (608) 388-2160 to verify you have the most recent version. By Order of: STEVEN W. NOTT Colonel, IN Commanding OFFICIAL: E-Signed by Ron Weiss VERIFY authenticity with ApproveIt RONALD R. WEISS Adjutant, Publications Manager SUPERSESSION. This memorandum replaces the Installation Environmental Policy, February 2012. Fort McCoy Memorandum 200-2, 1 December 2013 i
1. Fort McCoy s training mission is dependent on a high quality environment and natural resources. It is the responsibility of everyone who works and trains on Fort McCoy to first and foremost successfully complete our missions, but at the same time maintain a healthy environment that will support today s and tomorrow s Soldier. 2. In accomplishing our missions, it is Fort McCoy s policy to: a. Foster the wise stewardship of our natural resources which will support and sustain: (1) A realistic training environment. (2) A productive operational base. (3) The biological diversity of the land. (4) When practical, commercial and recreational opportunities. b. Make environmental compliance and pollution prevention an integral part of our operational processes. c. Procure, when practical, environmentally-preferable and energy-efficient products and products made from recycled materials. d. Identify environmental requirements early in the planning process that might impede construction projects or training activities. e. Establish and document realistic environmental objectives and targets and maintain programs for their accomplishment. f. Measure the effectiveness of our environmental management system and be dedicated to continuous improvement and re-engineering principles. 3. References Required and related publications are listed in appendix A. Fort McCoy Memorandum 200-2, 1 December 2013 1
Appendix A References Executive Order 13514 Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, 5 October 2009. Executive Order 13148 Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management, 22 April 2000. Memorandum from the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, Department of the Army, Subject: New Installation Management Requirements, 6 August 2001. ANSI/ISO 14001-2004 AR 200-1 Environmental Protection and Enhancement AR 200-3 Natural Resources Land, Forest, and Wildlife Management 32 CFR Part 651 Environmental Analysis of Army Actions Fort McCoy Regulation 200-1 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Fort McCoy Regulation 350-2 Training Support and Services Fort McCoy Regulation 350-3 Military Munitions Rule Fort McCoy Regulation 420-25 Hazardous Waste/Material Management Plan Fort McCoy Pamphlet 420-28 Spill Prevention, Control, Countermeasure and Spill Contingency Plans Fort McCoy Memorandum 200-2, 1 December 2013 2