COMDTINST 16478.5
OCT 19 1992 b.
b.
CEUs shall:
(1) provide the Coast Guard ECE "team leader" for conducting ECEs at units in their area
of responsibility and develop ECE annual schedules in coordination with field units,
Districts, and MLCs.
(2) determine the necessary multi-disciplinary talents needed for a specific ECE team.
(3) assemble ECE teams, including experts made available per paragraph 6.b. below, and
perform ECEs.
(4) provide in and out briefs to the unit Commander/Commanding Officer, and a written
executive summary within 7 days.
(5) within 60 days provide a draft, written report, per the prescribed format, to the unit
Commander/Commanding Officer with copies to the MLC. After comment
resolution, the final report will forwarded to the unit, the MLC, Group and District
Commanders, and G-ECV-1.
c.
Unit Commanders/Commanding Officers are responsible at all times for environmental
compliance at facilities under their command. Unit Commanders/Commanding Officers
shall:
(1) consistent with mission requirements, make personnel, records, and facilities available
during ECEs.
(2) ensure prompt correction of deficiencies within the control of the unit.
(3) consult with CEUs to ensure that projects eligible for EC&R funds are programmed
and prioritized accordingly.
d.
District Commanders shall:
(1) ensure unit Commanders/Commanding Officers fulfill the responsibilities in
paragraph c.
(2) handle any Freedom of Information Act requests or other public or press inquires
related to environmental compliance at an unit in their geographic area of
responsibility.
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