Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 5090.5B
Examples of Significant Environmental Management Activities
(Areas of Excellence) (Cont.)
Up to date on changes/revisions to NEPA, sharing of information throughout AOR where applicable
Demonstrated excellent interaction with the surrounding community, other Federal/state/local governmental
agencies, Indian tribes, and public
Established volunteer and partnership programs
Developed public and in-house education programs
Public access promoted
PREVENTION AND REMEDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
Control source of damage, recover maximum quantity of material spilled, ensure facility response plans and/or
SPCC plans are fully implemented
Set up at optimal shore locations, position boats optimally to maximize recovery rate, minimize ecological
damage, innovative actions taken
Promote unit awareness, both ashore and afloat, and facilitate preparation and response through partnerships
with industry
Help community prepare to respond to a spill in their area, keep community aware and informed
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Considerable improvement demonstrated during the period under consideration
Demonstrated appropriate management structure in place (including sufficient personnel) to effectively manage
the program
Effective coordination with other external and internal stakeholders
Compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations and early planning requirements
Sound historic and cultural resource management techniques used
Innovative, new techniques and good judgment used
Effective in protecting, enhancing, and/or restoring the historic/cultural environment
Good coordination with individuals, e.g., trainers and operators, responsible for the nominee's mission
Contributed to the successful execution of the nominee's mission, cost reductions, time savings
Identified and developed effective "mitigation measures" as necessary
Demonstrated excellent interaction with the surrounding community, other Federal/state/local governmental
agencies, Indian tribes, and public, etablished volunteer and partnership programs
Developed public and in-house education programs
Public access promoted
OVERALL ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
Qualitative and quantitative environmental improvements not entirely covered by 9 categories listed above
Unique improvements showing distinctive program management and consistent excellence
Education and outreach
Thorough, complete, and consistent demonstrated excellence regarding all aspects of natural resources, setting
the stage for future excellence. Conduct noise abatement, risk management, validation of innovative cleanup
technologies, integrated pest management, and other innovative practices useful to the Coast Guard
A proactive Environmental Management System proceeding toward certification under ISO 14001
Ecosystem, land use, fish and wildlife concerns that may not be required but which set a distinct and separate
standard for overall environmental excellence
Promote and sustain unit awareness, both ashore and afloat, and facilitate preparation and performance through
partnerships with industry. A commitment to preventing pollution that incorporates local community concerns
into Coast Guard activities
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