installations will submit drawings and specifications for
installing new POL bulk and retail storage and dispensing
facilities to the Commander, U.S. Army Petroleum Center.
The
Petroleum Center may establish evaluation criteria or waive this
requirement.
c.
The laboratory NCO must ensure that environmental
stewardship is incorporated into the everyday laboratory
operations and testing procedures.
He must consider at all
times the effects of actions upon the environment. Technicians
must be trained to identify environmental risks and to analyze
the influence of their actions on the environment. In your role
as the laboratory supervisor, you must constantly evaluate your
operations to improve environmental friendliness as well as to
substitute harmful substances with those that present lesser
Clean and clutter-free working areas
contribute to better environmental stewardship.
You must
observe testing and other operations, to ensure the work area is
clean and safe.
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3.
Spill Control
The final factor that promotes good environmental stewardship is
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SPCC. The laboratory supervisor must ensure that procedures for
spill response are followed according to the SOP. Installation
requirements shape spill and response plans for units within
their jurisdiction/command.
During contingency operations or
combat, the host nation defines spill prevention response
procedures.
Otherwise, theater policy and/or the unit's SOP
guide them.
Some factors to consider when developing a SPCC
plan are:
a.
The relationship with the ISCP.
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b. Adequate storage facilities for handling POL and
hazardous substances
c. Safety and security measures in areas where spills are
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likely to occur.
d.
Trained spill coordinator and response team.
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e.
Periodic drills.
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f.
Adequate equipment and supplies for spill response.
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g.
Telephone contact numbers.
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