Jimmy Parrish Defense Supply Center Richmond

7th EPA Performance Track State and Regional Conference November 14- 17 Williamsburg, Virginia

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Major Talking Points

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About DSCR Our Environmental Management System (EMS) Virginia Regional Environmental Management System „ „ „

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Its’ Participants Its’ Workings Its’ Accomplishments

Summing It All Up

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DLA’s Aviation Supply And Demand Chain ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡ RDML Mark F. Heinrich, SC, USN Commander

Engine Components Air Frames Landing Gear Flight Safety Equipment Propeller Systems Richard J. Bailey Deputy Commander

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General Physical Description of Center ‡ ‡ ‡

Over 600 Acres Over 7 Million Square Feet of Covered and Uncovered Storage Area Approximately 120 Warehousing, Utility and Administrative Buildings

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Our Environmental Management Systems (EMS) ‡

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Executive Order #13148 Directed All Appropriate Federal Activities To Have An EMS In Place By December 2005 Work Begins In Earnest In March 2003 „ Our EMS Registered To ISO 14001 November, 2005 „ Join Performance Track And DEQ’s E4 Level In February, 2006 „ Pursuing The Benefits That We Earned ‡ ‡ ‡ ‡

Flexibility With Our Permits Inspection Timeframes Synergy With Members Performance Commitments 5

Our Environmental Management Systems (EMS) ‡

Executive Order Said Why We Had To Build It,…Results Justify Why We Have To Keep It

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Our “Ah-Ha” Moment: „

“Our Fences Have Limits,…and Holes”

“DSCR's environmental, social, and economic impacts clearly extend beyond the fenceline of the installation. As such, our efforts to address those impacts should do the same.” -RDML Michael J. Lyden, SC, USN Former Commander of DSCR 6

What Is the Virginia Regional Environmental Management System (V-REMS)? ‡

A Regional Environmental Partnership of Public, Private, and Community Organizations in Greater Richmond, VA

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Originally Sponsored by the CEQ and DoD to Pilot Regional EMS Approach

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Now Funded by the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DoD/DLA Facility) with In-Kind Support by Partners to Focus on Regional Sustainability 7

V-REMS Phases & Key Partners Initial – Formation, Communication, and EMS Best Practices Sharing

Ongoing - Collective Targeting of Regional Environmental Priorities

• Partnership Has Grown from 4 to Over 40 Organizations • Key Partners include: VA DEQ, EPA III, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Private Sector (Tysons, Dupont, Honeywell, Philip Morris), City 8 of Richmond, City of Hopewell, Chesterfield County

REPRESENTATIVE V-REMS PARTICIPANTS

Example: ‰ Defense Supply Center Richmond (Performance Track)

DoD and Federal Facilities

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U.S. Army, Fort Lee, Fort A. P. Hill Virginia Army National Guard Quantico Marine Corps Base U.S. Navy Federal Highway Administration

‰ City of Richmond

Cities and Counties

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Private Companies

‰ Tyson Foods ‡ ‡ ‡

Regulatory Agencies

City of Hopewell Chesterfield County Henrico County Richmond Regional Planning District (MPO) Crater Planning District Commission (MPO)

Honeywell DuPont (Performance Track) Philip Morris

‰ Virginia Department of Environmental Quality ‡

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region III

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How Does The V-REMS Partnership Work? ‡

Voluntary Participation „ Informal

Process – No MOU But Strong Commitment By Partners

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Regular Communication: „ Monthly

Phone Calls

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Sub-Group Calls/Meetings Monthly Focusing On Specific Initiatives

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Meetings Annually „ Intranet Site To Share Data

Neutral Facilitation - Sponsored By DSCR

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Level of Effort: 4-5 Hrs/Month

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What Is the Virginia Regional Environmental Management System (V-REMS)? Success of Partnership Provides Roadmap Toward Sustainability

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Equity ‡

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Economic ‡

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Improves Communication And Trust Between Partners

Shares Environmental Best Practices

Environment ‡

Addresses Local And Regional Environmental Priorities 11

Examples of V-REMS Accomplishments 1. Environmental Improvement Improved Energy Efficiency and Reduced Stormwater Contamination ‡ Partnership Won DOE Award To Install E-85 Fueling Stations; and EPA Clean School Bus USA Grant ‡

2. Enhanced Cooperation Among V-REMS Participants Better Trust Between DSCR and Community – A Significant Milestone ‡ Partnership Helped Establish Trust Between DEQ, EPA, DOD, & Partners ‡

3. Cost Savings Hopewell Wastewater Increased Revenue By $500,000 ‡ DSCR Recognized Savings Of $200,000+ Annually In Lighting Efficiencies ‡

4. Improved Community Recognition ‡ ‡

DSCR Wins 2005 White House “Closing the Circle” Award VA DEQ Recognition Of EMS Programs For Many Partners

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Highlights

Accomplishments

Projected Metrics of Success

• Eight V-REMS Partners Received

Businesses for the Bay Excellence Awards

•50 Voluntary BMPs Implemented.

• Several Successful Stormwater BMPs Were Implemented By V-REMS Partners, Including Bio-retention Areas

•10 Bio-filtration Areas Built. •$600,000 Saved Due To Stormwater Improvements. •25,000 People Educated About The Importance Of Stormwater Management •Over 15 V-REMS Partners Involved In Voluntary Stormwater Efforts

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Highlights Highlights

The Virginia Regional Environmental Management System (V-REMS)

Diesel School Bus Retrofit Project

Accomplishments • Received $274K CSB Grant

(2/06) to Retrofit 170 Buses in Richmond & 27 Buses in Hopewell School Districts

Projected Metrics of Success • 197 Buses Retrofit In Richmond & Hopewell School Districts • 20,000 Students Breathe Cleaner Air • 50% Reduction, Hydrocarbon Emissions And 40% Reduction, CO Annually • Implemented Anti-idling Policies Reduce Idling By Over > 6000 hrs Annually = $18,000 In Fuel Cost Savings • Will Train Members Of Other Partner Districts To Inspect & Install DOC 14

Highlights

Accomplishments

Projected Metrics of Success

• Partnered With VA DGS To Secure $450,000 For Seven E-85 Stations

• Installation Of 20 E-85 Fueling Stations Along The I-95 / I-64 Virginia Crescent

• Won DOE Award Of $284,000 To Build 12 E-85 Fueling Stations

• >3,700 Vehicles Will Have Access To E-85 Fueling Stations Annually.

• The Installation And Operation Of An E-85 Tank At The DSCR.

• Conserve 33,400 Barrels Of Crude Oil Annually • Reduce 1,100,000 lbs Of CO2 Emissions Annually • Over $1.2 Million Planned In Financing To E-85 Fueling Stations Through V-REMS Efforts 15

V-REMS - A Successful Model ‡

Key Traits (Why This Works): „

Initial Focus On Building Trust

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Emphasize Metrics & Results

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Voluntary Participation

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Build Business Case For Each Partner

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Informal Process

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Strong, Neutral Facilitation Support

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Regulatory Agency Involvement

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Operationalizes Sustainability For Partners

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Ensures Quantifiable Performance Improvements

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Championed By Public And Private Organizations

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Easily Replicable To Other Activities And Locations

Questions: „

Jimmy Parrish (DSCR): [email protected] 16