Environmental Management System (EMS) manages risk to the environment in a similar fashion as it manages risk to workers and the public. Like the ISMS, this is achieved by identifying and managing risk to the environment through proper planning, operational controls, and continual improvement. Jefferson Lab’s Site Sustainability program is integrated into the EMS.
This EMS applies to all Jefferson Lab facility operations and to its entire population. Activities, products, or services that involve interaction with the environment are designated environmental aspects. These environmental aspects are reviewed and prioritized annually, and measurable goals for improvement are set, tracked and communicated.
Activities, projects, and experiments are reviewed to identify and manage potential impacts to the environment.
Reviews are designed to guide the collection and review of information related to individual construction, maintenance and research activities so that the following can be accomplished:
- Identify potential environmental impacts and revise activity scope, if possible, to eliminate or minimize impacts.
- Identify all environmental requirements (local, state, federal and contractual) that need to be satisfied.
- Develop and implement operational controls to eliminate or minimize impacts and assure project regulatory compliance.
- Make a recommendation to Thomas Jefferson Site Office (TJSO) as to whether the project requires additional action pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Chapter 8020: Water Quality Program
Chapter 8030: Air Quality Program
Chapter 8040: Environmental Monitoring Program
Chapter 8050: Waste Management Program
