Appendixes:
1. Environmental Assessment.
2. Environmental Assessment Exemptions.
3. JEMB. OFFICIAL: s/ t/
Major General
Director, J-4 t/ General Commander
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Figure B·1. Sample environmental considerations annex (annex L) (continued)
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APPENDIX 1 TO ANNEX L TO XXX OPLAN XXXX·XX
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS References.
a. JP 3-34. Joint Engineer Operations. 12 February 2007.
b. DODD 6050.7. Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Department of Defense Actions. 31 March 1979.
c. JSI 3830.01B. Environmental Engineering Effects of DOD Actions. 1 May 1998.
d. DODI 4715.5. Management of Environmental Compliance of Overseas Installations. 22 April 1996. e. DODI 4715.8. Environmental Remediation for DOD Activities Overseas. 2 February 1998.
f. Applicable Country-Specific FGS. g. DOD OEBGD.
1. Purpose. State the regulatory or legal requirement for conducting an environmental assessment in conjunction with the supported operation.
2. Description of the Action. State whether an exemption applies to the proposed action, including whether the proposed operation is a "major" action which does "significant harm to the environment or a global resource." If no exemption is being invoked, state the type of assessment being prepared (environmental impact statement, environmental study, or environmental review).
3. Exemption or Exclusion. Describe the basis for exemption. Determine and document its applicability to the operation or seek approval from a higher authority.
4. Analysis of Options or Alternatives. If an environmental report, environmental study, or environmental impact statement is required or federal law in conjunction with an operation, document the actions and/or alternatives that were considered in the planning of the supported operations to minimize the environmental impacts.
5. Environmental Setting of the Operation. Describe the following: (a) general environmental condition of the operational area, (b) vegetation, (c) climate, (d) wildlife, (e) archaeological and historical sites, (f) water quality, and (g) air quality.
6. Environmental Impact of the Operation. Describe the impact on (a) topography, (b) vegetation, (c) water quality, (d) air quality, (e) ecology, (f) archaeological and historical sites, (g) wildlife, (h) the socio- economic and political end state, (i) land use, (j) safety and occupational health, and (k) HM and HW.
7. Mitigation and Monitoring Requirements. Describe actions and assign responsibilities for mitigation and monitoring of environmental impacts of the supported operation.
8. Compliance Responsibilities. State applicability and responsibility for implementation of the OEBGD or FGS during the post hostilities phase.
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Figure B·1. Sample environmental considerations annex (annex L) (continued)
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APPENDIX 2 TO ANNEX L to XXXX OPLAN XXXX·XX
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EXEMPTIONS References.
a. DODD 6050.7. Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Department of Defense Actions. 31 March 1979.
b. JSI 3830.01B. Environmental Engineering Effects of DOD Actions. 1 May 1998.
1. Purpose. State the basis for invoking or requesting an exclusion or exemption from environmental assessment for the supported operation.
2. Background. State facts identified in the planning process that support an exemption from the requirement for environmental assessment documentation.
3. Discussion. Provide factual rationale for invoking exemption. Assign responsibility for making the exemption determination.
4. Determination. Identify and document the authority making the exemption determination.
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Figure B·1. Sample environmental considerations annex (annex L) (continued)
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PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR APPENDIX 3 TO ANNEX L
JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
1. Purpose. Describe the composition and function of the JEMB.
2. General.
a. The JEMB is a temporary board which may be activated by the combined joint task force.
b. The JEMB establishes policies, procedures, policies, and overall direction for environmental management requirements in the theater.
c. If appropriate, it may assume responsibility for the preparation of annex L, Environmental
Considerations.
d. Joint task force engineer has overall staff responsibility for the JEMB.
3. Organization. Upon notification of the joint task force engineer, the JEMB will meet at the joint task force headquarters. The composition of the JEMB will vary depending on the nature of the contingency, the joint task force, and the other forces and agencies involved. It may include representatives of all Services involved, along with the judge advocate general, surgeon, PAO, Defense Logistics Agency/DRMO, American Embassy, United States Agency for International Development, real estate, contracting, safety, and CA.
4. Procedures.
a. As required by the joint task force mission, the JEMB will be activated under the authority of the combined joint task force by the joint task force engineer.
b. The JEMB meeting locations and physical arrangements will be coordinated, executed, and announced by the joint task force environmental engineer.
c. JEMB meetings will be chaired by the joint task force engineer.
d. Members of the JEMB must be empowered as decisionmakers for their organizations.
e. JEMB decisions will strive for unanimity. In the absence of unanimity, a majority of voting members will decide the issue. The chairman will vote only in the case of a tie.
f. JEMB decisions will be forwarded to the joint task force Chief of Staff for final approval. g. Reclamas of JEMB actions are to be forwarded to the joint task force Chief of Staff.
h. The joint task force environmental engineer is responsible for preparing the meeting agenda and read-ahead materials, maintaining the minutes of all JEMB meetings, preparing appropriate documentation of all JEMB actions, coordinating the final approval of JEMB actions, and dissemination of approved JEMB actions.
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Figure B·1. Sample environmental considerations annex (annex L) (continued)
Appendix C
Environmental Appendix to the Engineering Annex for
Army Operation Plans and Operation Orders
The following annex lists typical environmental considerations for Army OPLAN, concept plan, and OPORD development and execution. For small units (battalions and companies), the format will provide a guide for finding necessary information for developing their own orders. For larger units (brigade and division), the format provides an example for developing a similar appendix. Ensure that current examples are verified with these current references. Army orders normally include environmental considerations in the coordinating instructions (paragraph 3) if not included in a separate appendix within the engineer annex. When specific command procedures dictate, staff officers include some environmental considerations in logistics and medical annexes. All operations must comply with federal law to the extent possible. This example assumes an overseas deployment in which the vast majority of federal environmental law is not applicable. Plans for training or operations in the U.S. must conform to federal and state laws. Tab A of the sample appendix 5 to annex G in Figure C-1 implements the requirement of EO 12114 to conduct environmental assessments, in the form of the EBS, before taking actions that would significantly harm the environment of a foreign nation or the global commons. DODD 6050.7, which implements EO 12114, defines the environmental impact statement, environmental statement, and ECR directed in this tab.
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APPENDIX 5 (ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS) TO ANNEX G (ENGINEERING) TO 54th
MECHANIZED DIVISION OPLAN 99-7 (U) References:
a. JP 3-34. Joint Engineer Operations. 12 February 2007.
b. JSN 3820.01E. Environmental Engineering Effects of DODA. 30 September 2008.
c. DODI 4715.5. Management of Environmental Compliance at Overseas Installations. 22 April 1996.
d. DODI 4715.8. Environmental Remediation Policy for DOD Activities Overseas. 2 February 1998.
e. Applicable country-specific FGS.
f. DOD OEBGD, or in-theater equivalent, 1 May 2007.
g. Foreign nation agreements, local operating standards if different from FGS, command special instructions, SOPs, policies, guidance for environmental considerations, or references pertaining to significant environmental factors in the AO. h. Unit SOPs.
1. SITUATION.
a. Enemy forces. Refer to an OPORD or to an environmental annex/appendix to an OPORD. State any environmental factors or conditions that could adversely affect the successful completion of the mission, and/or the health or welfare of friendly forces and the indigenous population. Environmental threats can be natural, collateral, accidental, or caused by actions of the population or enemy forces. (This operation depends on our ability to provide water for both our forces and the indigenous population through desalinization plants drawing water from the Gulf…the enemy has large amounts of chemical munitions. Special care must be taken when destroying enemy munition dumps to ensure chemical munitions are not being detonated…due to the extremely high water table in the area, special care and considerations must be taken in the siting of landfills and the collection of all waste products…)
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Figure C-1. Sample appendix 5 (environmental) to annex G (engineering)
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(1) Terrain. List all critical terrain aspects that impact functional area operations.
(2) Weather. List all critical weather aspects that impact functional area operations. (3) Enemy functional area capability and/or activity:
(a) List known and templated significant environmental hazards. If the information is large and specific enough, this list may become an overlay.
(b) List significant enemy capabilities to use environmental manipulation as a means to impede friendly forces or jeopardize long-term objectives. (Enemy may release oil directly into the Gulf…Enemy may set oil wells afire to cover their retreat…)
(c) State the expected employment of enemy functional area assets based on the most probable course of action. (Enemy will not be effected by international opinion…they will use all means at their disposal to include releasing oil directly into the gulf and setting oil wells afire in an orgy of destruction…)
(4) Limiting factors. Outline limitations that are due to lack of foreign access, time, operations security, foreign nation rules or sensitivities, public affairs (foreign and domestic), legal considerations, and resources. (Operations by 54th Mechanized Division will inherently have an environmental impact. Environmental considerations require early integration in the planning process and will be accomplished in conjunction with other planning and the risk management process. The environmental protection level will vary as levels of risk are anticipated to be lower and the correspondingly environmental efforts more comprehensive in proportion to the distance from the combat zone. This appendix does not address munitions storage/disposal, CBRNE activities, or activities on naval ships at sea.)
b. Friendly forces. Refer to an OPORD or to an annex to an OPORD. State the concept of environmental operations for the higher headquarters. This concept covers relationships between environmental considerations and the supported OPORD, OPLAN, concept plan, or support plan.
c. Attachments and detachments. Refer to an OPORD or an annex to an OPORD (annex L
if it is a JOPES OPORD). Identify special environmental teams or personnel.
2. MISSION. State the commander's concept for environmental actions. This concept answers the who, what, when where, how, and why of the relationship between environmental considerations and the supported OPORD, OPLAN, concept plan, or functional plan. Normally, the mission will be to protect, as much as practicable, the health and welfare of U.S. personnel and the indigenous population from environmental threats during the conduct of the operation; to reduce long-term, adverse impact on the economy and public health; and to reduce U.S. costs and liabilities at the completion of the operation.
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Figure C-1. Sample appendix 5 (environmental) to annex G (engineering) (continued)
3. EXECUTION.
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a. Scheme of environmental operations. Summarize the commander's concept of environmental actions required to support the OPLAN, OPORD, or concept plan. Identify issues and actions that should be addressed during all phases of the operation. Identify the desired environmental end state.
(1) Operational effect on the environment. List critical resources that should be protected during the operation, such as forests, croplands, or water- and sewage-treatment facilities. Describe factors to be considered by subordinate unit commanders when making collateral damage decisions.
(2) Environmental resource effect on the operation. List any environmental conditions or factors that could impede successful completion of the operational mission or jeopardize the desired end state. Identify possible targets of environmental sabotage or terrorism.
(3) Compliance requirements. State regulatory, legal, and foreign nation compliance requirements that will apply and under what conditions they may be applicable (combat versus nonhostile, stability operation, or support operation; geographical differences; or event-triggered changes).
(4) Phased compliance. Describe in general terms the major environmental concerns and requirements during different phases of the operation. Specify transition tasks and measures and the appropriate initiating control measures.
b. Tasks to subordinate units. It will be unusual to have an entry here. If it is important enough to task a given maneuver element to accomplish an environmental task, this tasking must be identified in paragraph 3b of the base order. An example is the tasking of specific units (in conjunction with the surgeon or eBRN officer) to perform environmental reconnaissance missions. If only placed here it is likely to be overlooked by the tasked unit. If including tasks to subordinate
units:
(1) List functional area tasks that specific maneuver elements must accomplish and that the base OPORD does not contain.
(2) List functional area tasks the functional area units supporting maneuver elements must accomplish only as necessary to ensure unity of effort.
c. Coordinating instructions. Outline key coordination that must be accomplished by two or more units and not routinely covered in unit SOPs. Pay particular attention to coordination requirements with higher headquarters, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and other federal agencies. Unit responsibilities and requirements may vary according to location, activity, or phase of the operation; attach a matrix that specifies various levels of environmental protection. Environmental responsibilities of the surgeon and the logistics officer may be included here if not incorporated in their respective annexes.
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Figure C-1. Sample appendix 5 (environmental) to annex G (engineering) (continued)
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(1) Environmental reconnaissance. Identify general responsibilities here.
(2) Environmental vulnerabilities. Specify general responsibilities for intelligence collection, identification, and response planning for environmental threats to mission success.
(3) Environmental assessments. List conditions under which environmental assessments may be required, conditions when assessments may be sensible even when not required by law or order, and responsibilities for conducting and approving assessments (See tab A and tab B).
(4) Occupation of base camps and rear assembly areas. (Occupation of base camps or rear assembly areas, and subsequent operations, will be accomplished incorporating environmental considerations whenever feasible and commensurate with the operational situation.)
(a) An initial EBS (see tab A) will be conducted to determine the preexisting condition of the site and its ecological resources. Direct the conduct of ECRs based on the duration of stay at a given site (to give interim snapshot condition reports) and in response to environmental incidents.
(b) Before departure or abandonment, units will ensure the performance of a final EBS (see tab A) to document the condition of the site, to include water sources, soil, flora, archaeologicall historical facilities, air quality, and other environmental conditions. Document the location of latrines, hazardous waste sites, landfills, hospitals, maintenance activities, POL storage, and any other environmentally sensitive activities.
(5) Facilities.
(a) Environmental baseline surveys. Specify conditions, formats, responsibilities, and reporting of initial EBS, final EBS, and any interim ECRs (see enclosure 1, enclosure 2, and tab C).
(b) Operating procedures. Provide guidance for environmental considerations and services in established facilities.
(c) Closure. Specify closure activities, such as documentation of the location of latrines, HW sites, landfills, hospitals, maintenance activities, POL storage, and other environmentally sensitive activities. Publication of these procedures may be delayed until a more appropriate phase of the operation.
(6) Construction. When planning and conducting general engineering operations, military designers should consider the project's effect on the environment, as well as the applicable U.S. and foreign nation agreements and applicable environmental laws and regulations. (Soil erosion/runoff control procedures and other common sense procedures will be applied to the maximum extent possible in any case.)
(7) Claims. (Under the provisions of Article XXIII of the United States - Republic of Korea SOFA, claims by local national individuals or organizations for damages arising from spills will be handled through established claims procedures.)
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Figure C-1. Sample appendix 5 (environmental) to annex G (engineering) (continued)
4. SERVICE SUPPORT.
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a. Identify those environmental planning factors that, although not mandated as law or regulation, will support successful execution of the OPLAN, OPORD, concept plan, or functional plan in all phases and protect the health and safety of U.S. forces, allied forces, and noncombatants. As a minimum, address certification of local water sources by medical field units, solid and liquid waste management, HM management, flora and fauna protection, archaeological and historical preservation, and spill response. Disposal of solid and liquid waste will depend upon the location and surrounding environment of the disposal area. The intent is to minimize the environmental impact and to limit potential contamination to the holding site.
(1) Development, use, and protection of potable water sources. Certification of water sources include special considerations for the protection of surface water, groundwater, and water in distribution systems; location and special protection requirements for water and wastewater (gray water, see below) treatment facilities; disposal of effluents from showers and laundry facilities; disposal of brine water (or wastewater) from reverse osmosis water purification unit operations. In CONUS, training exercises require a permit to discharge reverse osmosis water purification unit brine into a water source. Returning brine (or wastewater) directly to the source, untreated, also violates the OEBGD. (Water will be obtained or processed from approved sources. Water quality certifications will be accomplished according with procedures outlined in the 54th Mechanized Division field SOP. Operational and support elements will not contaminate potable water resources.)
(2) Solid and liquid waste management. (Disposal of solid and liquid wastes will depend on location and surrounding environment of the disposal area. The intent is to minimize the environmental impact and to limit potential contamination to the holding site.)
(a) Solid waste. Requirements include disposal of solid waste (includes sludge); approval process for the use of landfills or incinerators; and protection of solid waste transportation, transfer, and disposal facilities. (Solid waste will be removed and disposed of at ministry of environment-approved facilities via wartime foreign nation support agreements. In the absence of foreign nation support, solid waste should be incinerated as the preferred method of disposal. Alternatively, burial of waste is acceptable and will employ the characteristics of landfill operations. Trenches will be perpendicular to the prevailing winds, deep enough to contain the long-term waste stream expected and to execute a daily cover of not less than 6 inches of earth, with a final cover of not less than 30 inches. Any trench will be properly marked when closed.)
(b) Human waste. Handle storage and disposal of human waste in a way that best supports the mission and is most protective of human health. This factor is particularly significant in densely populated areas where basic public health services may be disrupted and standard field sanitation procedures are inadequate. (Existing sanitary latrines, sewers, and treatment plants should be used to the maximum extent possible. If such facilities have exceeded their capacity or do not exist, human waste will be disposed of according to the operation and the situation encountered. The preferred methods of disposal in order of precedence are sanitary wastewater disposal systems, portable latrines, and slit trenches. Expeditionary sewage collection and disposal will be sited and operated to minimize environmental impact according to unit field sanitation procedures. If possible, do not conduct open burning upwind of populated areas. As a minimum, all slit trenches will be covered with not less than 24 inches of earth fill [12 inches of compacted fill level to the ground surface, and 12 inches of mound fill] before departure from the site. A sign showing the date of closure and the words "Closed Latrine" will be posted at each closed site.)
Figure C-1. Sample appendix 5 (environmental) to annex G (engineering) (continued)
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(c) Gray water. (At locations that lack sewage treatment facilities, the preferred method of handling gray water will be by collection and proper disposal via wartime foreign nation support. In the event these preferred options are not achievable during contingency operations or wartime, effluents from showers/bathing facilities will be located downstream of water sources, both civilian and military. Most rivers in the Republic of Korea supply water to Korean populations, and gray water discharges into central waters are prohibited. Construction of temporary drainage facilities must ensure proper drainage of gray water runoff that precludes pooling. Measures will be taken to prevent creation of pest breeding sites.)
(3) Medical waste. This section includes procedures and locations for storage and disposal of medical waste under normal and emergency conditions, as well as the responsibilities and procedures for approval of disposal methods. (Disposal of medical waste will be according to guidelines established by the XX [United States] Corps Surgeon. Should facilities be unavailable for permanent disposal, suitable temporary disposal should be accomplished through the use of a suitably labeled, segregated containment area. Wastes will be held in sealed containers or another appropriate manner that minimizes the release of biological contamination into the environment. A record will be made of the type, quantity, and location of the containment area. A copy of the report will be forwarded to the XX [United States] Corps Staff Engineer Section and the surgeon.)
(4) HM/HW management.
(a) HW management. This section includes procedures and locations for the storage and disposal of HW under normal and emergency conditions, operations of the DRMO or approved contractor facilities, and the recording of abandoned HW sites. (HW will be collected, packaged, and transferred to the Defense Logistics Agency/DRMO when feasible according to guidelines established by the XX [United States] Corps G-4.) (If the operational situation dictates abandonment of HM/HW, consolidate, contain, and record the location of the items, type of items, and any other information that will facilitate future recovery operations. Forward a copy of the report to both the XX [United States] Corps Staff Engineer Section and G-4.)
(b) HM management. (HMs will be stored, transported, and used according to established procedures and in a manner that precludes improper human or ecological exposure. To the extent practical, consolidation and reutilization will be applied to reduce the amount of HM expended and waste generated.)
(c) Abandonment. (If the operational situation dictates abandonment of hazardous material/waste; consolidate, contain, and record the location of the items, type of items, and any other information that will assist future recovery operations. Forward a copy of the report to both the XX [United States] Corps Staff Engineer Section and G-4.)
(d) Spill prevention/control procedures. (Commanders will maintain spill-prevention/control plans with battalion-level spill response teams, according to the 54th Mechanized Division field SOP. Units will take immediate action to contain the spill, clean up the site to the limit of their capability, mark the site, and report the spill through their chain of command to the XX [United States] Corps Staff Engineer Section, PAO, and G-4. The spill report should be in basic ECR format [see tab B] and at a minimum contain the location, type, and quantity of contaminant[s], status of the cleanup, and an estimate of additional resources required to complete the cleanup.)
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Figure C-1. Sample appendix 5 (environmental) to annex G (engineering) (continued)
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(5) Ecosystem protection. Protect special flora and fauna, wetlands, forests, and croplands and seek approval for the clearing of large areas and approved methods and chemicals, if any, for clearing. (The requirement to clear fields of fire [as well as limited clearance for health, safety, and troop welfare] may cause the destruction of ecosystems. Destruction and clearing of areas in excess of 100 acres requires the approval of the Commander, XX [United States] Corps.)
(6) Air and noise emissions. Give special consideration to preventing air and noise emissions-normally confined to theater rear areas or to security, support, or humanitarian missions. (Generators will be operated only in the reduced sound signature mode as defined in division field SOP…Movement of tracked vehicles outside of designated assembly areas, from
0001-2400 on Sundays during this exercise, is prohibited without permission of the Commander, XX [United State