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Mission Statement
The Environmental Division acts as the principal advisor and assistant to the Site Director and Commander on developing and managing programs to assure environmental quality, and to protect the health of employees and others on DLA-managed facilities.
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Vision
A clean, healthy, and well-protected environment that sustainably supports the mission. Natural resources are protected and managed to meet the needs of current and future associates and members of the surrounding communities. All DSCC associates understand the importance of a healthy environment and act to protect and restore it.
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Purpose
To ensure the Installation maintains compliance with all environmental regulations and sustainably manages natural resources. Through our USA Tree City program and partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, we actively maintain and grow the DSCC urban forest. The Environmental Division has installed acres of pollinator habitat on the Installation grounds to help support dwindling populations within Ohio. Five active restoration sites are managed through the Environmental Division. DSCC works to meet sustainability goals; including solid waste diversion, use of renewable resources, air emission reductions and smart water usage.
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Meet the Team
Nicole Goicochea – Team Lead, Environmental Management System Representative and Natural Resources
Nicholas Doss – Air, Sustainability
Robert Scalamera – Stormwater, Drinking Water, Installation Restoration, National Environmental Policy Act, Petroleum, and Oil and Lubricants
Samuel Zentkovich – Pest Management, Hazardous Materials and Waste, and Solid Waste/Recycling
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Programs and Initiatives
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Environmental Management System
What is EMS?
EMS is a management system that integrates environmental concerns and issues into management processes.
What do I need to know about EMS?
◾DSCC has an Environmental Policy Statement
◾DSCC is committed to: ◾Complying with legal requirements
◾Preventing pollution
◾Continual improvement of the EMS program
What are my EMS responsibilities?
◾Be aware of the commitments in the Environmental Policy Statement
◾Understand how your daily activities affect the environment
◾In the event of an environmental emergency call 614-692-2111 or 911
DSCC identified aspects of its operation that may significantly impact the environment and developed objectives to mitigate their impact. The objectives are:
◾Reduce the use of fossil fuels
◾Improve the management of water resources
◾Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with DOD operations
◾Divert solid waste from landfills ◾Everyone is responsibly for recycling commodities such as:
◾Mixed paper and cardboard
◾Plastic bottles
◾Aluminum cans
◾Scrap metal
◾Ensure that all projects are reviewed by the Environmental Division, per the National Environmental Policy Act
◾Ensure clean drinking water is available throughout DSCC
Environmental Management System Environmental Control Committee Information
What is the ECC?
A committee of installation personnel selected to assist with the implementation of the EMS. The scope of the EMS at DSCC includes all personnel, tenants and contractors working for or on behalf of the installation.
What are my EMS responsibilities as a member of the ECC?
◾Disseminate pertinent environmental information to personnel in the organization you are representing
◾Take part in identifying, reviewing and approving significant environmental aspects
◾Attend quarterly ECC meetings
◾Provide input on your area of expertise related to EMS procedures, activities, objectives and targets
Why must we maintain an EMS?
Executive Order 13693: Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade requires federal agencies to continue implantation of formal Environmental Management Systems where those systems have proven effective and deploy new EMSs where appropriate.
Who do I contact for more information?
The EMS Management Representative at 614-692-8382.
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Tree City USA
DSCC is working with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to become a Tree City. DSCC has implemented a DSCC Tree Ordinance to enhance our urban forest. All trees planed, removed, treated or severely pruned require a permit. The ordinance also establishes a Do Not Plant list for trees, shrubs and perennials. Contact Environmental for more information.
| Date Taken: | 02.07.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.07.2019 13:17 |
| Story ID: | 309875 |
| Location: | COLUMBUS, OHIO, US |
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