Sustainable Range/Installation Environmental Activities Matrix (Phase 1) AS OF 2 SEP 05

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1 Overall Program Responsibility for Range Enable the Army mission by funding characterization, monitoring, compliance, and continuing oversight of installation natural and cultural resources. Exercise stewardship of natural and cultural resources by facilitation of the planned management of natural and cultural resources, via the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP). This is accomplished in coordination with facility managers, trainers and other land users, through implementation of projects that help preserve, maintain, repair, and improve natural and cultural resources for sustaining mission requirements. Enable the Army mission by funding implementation of legally mandated actions to protect and enhance environmental media from the negative effects of pollution and human alteration and allow sustained access to and use of operational ranges to meet doctrinal training requirements. design and construction of ranges and the acquisition of training lands that are capable of sustaining long-term doctrinal training requirements. operation of ranges and training lands to sustain long-term doctrinal training requirements. management and maintenance of training lands to sustain and enhance the capability to meet long-term doctrinal training requirements. sustainment of range facilities in good working order to meet long-term doctrinal training requirements. Restoration is work to restore failed or failing facilities, systems, and components damaged by lack of sustainment, excessive age, fire, storm, flood, freeze, or other natural occurrences. Improves facilities to current standards. Modernization adapts facilities to meet new standards and includes the erection, installation, or assembly of a new real property facility; the addition, expansion, extension, alteration, conversion, or complete replacement of an existing real property facility. Provide for those activities of an installation support nature. Includes those support elements and services identified as indirect overhead by Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA) and grounds maintenance activities. This includes the abatement and disposal of building hazardous waste resulting from the performance of real property services. stockpile management of all Army materiel. 1 of 9

2 Air Emissions Other Air Emissions From Monitor the impacts of range-related air Training and emissions on listed or proposed (Toxics Release Inventory [TRI] threatened and endangered species considerations, Volatile Organic (TES). Facilitate issue resolution when Compounds [VOCs], Open required to protect the species. Burning/Open Detonation [OB/OD], constituents) Installation-wide air-emissions inventories that include training, range operations, prescribed burning, and range modernization. Planning and implementation of emission controls from point and mobile sources on ranges to achieve compliance with new or more stringent legal environmental requirements. Environmental compliance requirements such as air monitoring equipment, studies, surveys, and sampling related to specific statutory requirements on ranges and training areas, permits or compliance agreements. Includes equipment, manpower and other resources necessary to comply with the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act TRI. Activities to reduce or eliminate air emissions. Implementation of emission controls does not include major infrastructure or equipment modifications. Record keeping of the number and type of munitions fired. Information provided to installation environmental staff. Oversight of maintenance of all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all Army chemicals managed and distributed through the DoD's central materiel and supply distribution system. Maintenance of complete munitions constituent database for all munitions issued and used on Army ranges (MIDAS Database). Sedimentation and Soil Erosion Excessive soil erosion/sedimentation Installation-wide planning for soil stabilization and erosion control to ensure no net loss in the capability of military installation lands in order to support the military mission (e.g., soils section of the INRMP, planning level surveys). Implementation of projects to characterize impacts to TES. Installation-wide consultation and monitoring to mitigate impacts to TES and Cultural Resources. Permits and monitoring required by compliance with Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319 and related State or local regulations. Development of installationwide stormwater surveys and stormwater pollution prevention plans. Environmental funds do not pay for compliance issues that result from inadequate design, lack of and/or improper sustainment, restoration, or maintenance of real property. Erosion control analysis is part of design Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Military Construction (MILCON) projects. Local hydrological criteria stipulate allowable surface flow discharge volume. The compliated MILCON project will include design and installation of materials or structures (retention, detention, crossings) that will minimize erosion. Examples of erosion control structures include, storm water controls, landscape design, initial plantings, bullet pockets, target coffins and catch ponds. ITAM only applies to supported ITAM installations. Conducting erosion impact surveys necessary to make Training s Integration (TRI) decisions or to assess cause/effect relationships relevant to training activities. Designing and implementing Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) projects and conducting monitoring under Range and Training Land Assessments (RTLA) within the range complex. Constructing or maintaining maneuver area trails (for tactical vehicles), hardened water crossing (for tactical vehicles), and erosion control structures needed to repair damage caused by maneuver training or increase capability. Vegetative and non-vegetative surface treatments. Does not pay for roads or naturally caused erosion with the training area. of paved and unpaved roads, including roads in the range complex. of all installation training areas and ranges to prevent excessive soil erosion/sedimentation. Restoration of paved and unpaved roads, including roads in the range complex. Restoration of all installation training areas and ranges to prevent excessive soil erosion/ sedimentation. Management of ponds, lakes, streams, swamps and estuaries and ranges and maneuver areas. Planting vegetation and utilization of structural measures and nonvegetative surface treatments to control dust, natural erosion (excluding erosion caused by maneuver training damage), and surface water on ranges and maneuver areas (excludes impact areas). 2 of 9

3 Water Quality Issues Sanitary Sewer and Grey Water Generation and Disposal Issues From Field Services (e.g. food prep, latrines, field showers, laundry) Initial development and periodic update of installation Surface Water Planning Level Survey. Oversight of impacts of water pollution from range activities on listed or proposed TES. Facilitate issue resolution when required to protect the species. Permitting and monitoring required by compliance with CWA, Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and related State or local regulations on ranges and training areas. Development of installation-wide stormwater surveys and stormwater pollution prevention plans. Environmental funds do not pay for compliance issues that result from inadequate design, lack of and/or improper sustainment, restoration, or maintenance of real property. Full infrastructure support is not required for range projects. Rarely feasible to extend sewer and water utility services over long distances to support ranges. Range standards provide field support through other means (vault latrines or portable latrines). of all real property assets supporting the range operations. Sanitary Sewer and Grey water generation and disposal included in the Real Property Inventory (e.g. wash racks, permanent structures, field showers, potable/nonpotable water, etc.). Includes facility/infrastructure upgrades and/or replacements to comply with new or more stringent legal environmental requirements or to bring a system back into compliance with environmental regulations. Improvements to fix design flaws. Restoration and Modernization of all real property supporting the range operations sanitary and Grey water generation and disposal while complying with existing environmental regulations. Provides real property services supporting on-going range operations (e.g. servicing vault latrines). Range mission funding reimburses the (RPS) account for RPS support (e.g. vault latrines) for special events or temporary ranges. Wetlands/Riparian Areas Impacts From Training or Range Construction and/or Impacts to Training (includes 401 & 404 and Special Use permits). Development of the wetland planning level survey and wetland management portion of the INRMP. Consult with regulatory agencies when required due to proponent actions. Write and submit sections 401 and 404 permit or special use permit applications and jurisdictional surveys for construction projects. Includes one-time wetlands mitigation costs (including related project design) necessary for approved MILCON projects; excludes Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) funded MILCON actions. Monitoring and permitting of wetlands used for the treatment of stormwater or wastewater only when required under the CWA. Current SOP for range design employs wetlands "design avoidance" to minimize wetlands disturbance. This is accomplished during design by coordination with environmental representatives. Long-term monitoring of wetlands not included as part of MILCON. Protection and development of ponds, lakes, streams, swamps, and estuaries for training areas and ranges. Planting vegetation and utilization of structural measures and non-vegetative surface treatments to control dust, erosion, and surface water on maneuver areas and ranges. Does not include initial cost of constructing wetland mitigation site. Includes management of wetlands used for the treatment of stormwater or wastewater. Monitor wetland functions and values as required. 3 of 9

4 Hazardous Waste Issues Characterization and Response to Contaminated Soils (and other media) From Substances Other Than Munitions and Explosives of Concern Monitor the impacts of contaminated soils on listed or proposed TES. Facilitate issue resolution when required to protect the species. Assessments and Findings for Ranges are not constructed on Determination of Eligibility (similar to contaminated soils. Preliminary Assessments/Site Inspections) to determine whether there is a release or potential release and the nature of any associated threat. Conduct cleanup necessary to maintain operations or protect human health and safety. Purchase or retrofit and installation of monitoring equipment, if required. Includes sampling, collection and analysis of other field data to determine if further action or investigation is appropriate. Berm maintenance to maintain consistency with original design specifications. Although the sustainment requirement does not currently include lead removal, the funding for sustainment can be used for lead removal. Oversight of Army maintenance of all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals managed and distributed through the DoD's central materiel and supply distribution system. Maintenance of complete munitions constituent database for all munitions issued and used on Army ranges (MIDAS Database). Hazardous Waste Storage Cost to accumulate, store, manage, characterize, and collect data of hazardous wastes at garrison-operated storage facilities prior to off-site treatment and disposal. Environmental funds do not pay for compliance issues that result from inadequate design, lack of and/or improper sustainment, restoration, or maintenance of real property. Maintenance of hazardous waste storage facilities (included in the Installation Facility System (IFS) database under CATCD: 44228), excluding permit required specialized hazardous waste handling equipment within the facility. Includes facility/infrastructure upgrades and/or replacements to comply with new or more stringent legal environmental requirements or to bring a system back into compliance with environmental regulations. Improvements to fix design flaws. Restoration and Modernization of all real property supporting hazardous waste storage while complying with existing environmental regulations. Oversight of Army maintenance of all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals managed and distributed through the DoD s central materiel and supply distribution system. Maintenance of complete munitions constituent database for all munitions issued and used on Army ranges (MIDAS database). Reusable missile and some conventional ammunition containers are returned to the depot and funded by the Joint Munitions Command (sub element of Army Field Support Command). 4 of 9

5 Natural Resource Issues Threatened and Endangered Serve as the integrators of TES issues on Species, Impacts, the installation. Consultation, monitoring, and Encroachment Mitigation planning, and implementation of projects to characterize and mitigate impacts of ongoing operations, maintenance, and training on listed or proposed TES, when such projects are required by formal and informal agreement or determined by HQDA to be necessary to avoid species listing, critical habitat designation, taking or jeopardy. TES & habitat disturbance is considered during design as a matter of USACE policy. TES & habitat disturbance mitigation requirements are derived from NEPA consultation and agreements. Costs of placing markers (e.g., Seibert stakes) to designate off-limits site for TES and habitats in maneuver areas. Also included are projects to establish programs to conserve listed/proposed species such as TES planning level surveys and their updates. Includes one-time TES mitigation costs (including related project design) necessary for approved MILCON projects; excludes BRAC funded MILCON actions. State Listed Species. The Department of Army is not subject to complying with state species laws unless the federal government waves its sovereign immunity on this matter. Invasive Species & Noxious Weeds Management Identification, monitoring and planning as a component of the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) and INRMP. Includes identification of invasive species and noxious weeds as part of the Program funded planning level surveys. Removal of vegetation (including use of chemical application) as necessary for construction (not maintenance) of a range facility. Removal of vegetation that inhibits maneuver or training activities. Creating maneuver corridors in high vegetation areas. Clearing other natural or manmade material to open land to maneuver & training. Develop and implement integrated open space and building/facility pest management strategies. Includes personnel to conduct pest surveillance, identification, breeding site removal, pesticide applications and other required actions. Also includes mowing, prescribed burning, and application of herbicides to control weeds (to include invasive species & noxious weeds), brush, vegetative fire hazards and poisonous plants on training areas and ranges. Oversight of Army maintenance of all material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals managed and distributed through the DoD's central materiel and supply distribution system. Maintenance of complete munitions constituent database for all munitions issued and used on Army ranges (MIDAS Database). 5 of 9

6 Natural Resource Issues (cont'd) Impacts and Mitigation for These programs are intended to offset all Reimbursable/Fee Natural costs allowable by law associated with Resource Programs program execution at installation level. (Forestry, Ag Grazing/Outlease, Reimbursable programs pay for cultural Hunting & Fishing Fee ) inventories at sites that their activities may impact. Administration of agriculture and grazing leases and management expenses for forest areas, except for responsibilities under. Fish & Wildlife Management (does not include TES) Provide oversight of fish and wildlife management activities. Facilitate the integration of various installation proponents planned actions through projects that support ecosystem management and biodiversity; to include the establishment of hunting and fishing harvest limits and planning level surveys (i.e. Flora, Fauna, and Vegetation Communities). Manage Army species at risk as determined by HQDA to be necessary to avoid species listing, critical habitat designation, taking or jeopardy. Funds for protection and development of land, water, and renewable natural resources; fish and wildlife habitats; training areas and ranges, administration of agriculture and grazing leases and management expenses for forest areas, except for responsibilities under. Managing Wildland Fires (establish and maintain fire breaks, conduct prescribed burns, and wildland fire fighting/suppression) Plan, through the INRMP, monitor and implement projects that manage wildland fire for the purpose of ecosystem management, and for the protection or benefit of listed or proposed TES. Sustainable design features are integrated into all USACE-reviewed range MILCON projects as required by USACE SOPs. Specific to wildfires, design and construction may include initial establishment of firebreaks or other features associated with ranges to mitigate potential range fires. Mowing, prescribed burning and application of herbicides to control weeds, brush, vegetative fire hazards and poisonous plants on small arms ranges, maneuver areas, and artillery ranges. Wildland fire prevention, response, and control of fires when necessary to protect people, property, equipment or mission capability of all facilities on Army installations. Includes maintenance of established fire breaks. 6 of 9

7 Other Issues Operational Noise Outreach Communication and coordination with local public on noise issues is conducted as a coordinated activity within the garrison staff among the Director Public Works (DPW), Public Affairs Office (PAO), Director of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS), and environmental staff as a part of SRP Outreach. Access Controls (Security) Consult with regulators/stakeholders concerning access (by military and nonmilitary personnel) issues related to historic properties, sacred sites, and TES. Design and installation of signage for access controls to ensure safety and security of range facilities constructed under program. Design and installation of signage for access controls to ensure safety and security of range facilities. of facilities for the enclosure of land parcels for both security and decorative purposes and facilities providing protection and over-watch of land parcels (e.g. entry gates and secured areas) Includes facility/infrastructure upgrades and/or replacements to comply with new or more stringent legal environmental requirements or to bring a system back into compliance with environmental regulations. Restoration and Modernization of all real property supporting access controls while complying with existing environmental regulations 7 of 9

8 Other Issues (cont'd) Statutory and Regulatory for Historic Buildings and Structures, Archeological Sites, and Sites of Traditional or Religious Importance to Native Americans Develop the ICRMP. Complete cultural resources inventories, preliminary determination of eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and an in-house determination of whether these properties or sites are ineligible or potentially eligible for listing of Army managed lands when ongoing training, or other installation support activities could affect significant cultural resources. Includes one-time historic properties mitigation costs (including related project design) necessary for approved MILCON projects;excludes BRAC funded MILCON actions. Protect, preserve, and mitigate damage to previously unknown archaeological objects or findings discovered during construction up to 1% of the MILCON project program amount (Public Law ). A secondary consideration for this 1% is to compensate the construction contractor for contractual impacts and delays resulting from discovery of previously unknown archaeological objects or findings during construction. If removal & curation required, installations must contact DAIM-ED for review & approval. Costs of placing markers (e.g., Seibert stakes) or other mechanisms to designate off-limit cultural site areas in maneuver areas. Consult with regulators and stakeholders on actions that may affect cultural sites. Ensure that consultations with Federally recognized Indian tribes are conducted on a government-to-government basis. Coordinate with installation users to ensure their activities comport with the installation ICRMP, and all applicable laws, regulations, and signed Memorandum of Agreements. Per AR415-15, military construction projects will not be proposed for sites that contain known or suspected archaeological findings until those sites have been properly assessed. Execute Army responsibilities pursuant to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). 8 of 9

9 Other Issues (cont'd) Resource and Recovery Act - Subtitle D (RCRA - D) Solid Waste Reduction, Diversion and Operations Cost of activities to achieve compliance with the Resource and Recovery Act (RCRA) - Subtitle D and other applicable Federal, state, local, and host nation or Final Governing standards for solid waste management. Includes compliance costs for permits, studies, assessments, audits and solid waste management plans. Excludes facility or infrastructure upgrades, replacements or maintenance to comply with new or more stringent legal environmental requirements or to bring a system back into compliance with environmental regulations. of all real property supporting Restoration and Modernization of all real collection and disposal of solid waste. property supporting collection and Includes facility or infrastructure upgrades, disposal of solid waste while complying replacements or maintenance to comply with existing environmental regulations with new or more stringent legal environmental requirements or to bring a system back into compliance with environmental regulations. Collect and dispose of solid waste by all methods, including contracts. Provide for recycling collection and transportation; operation and maintenance of Armyowned recovery/recycling centers, drop-off points and associated equipment. Includes all costs associated with source separation of recyclable materials for the purposes of sale for recycling; and sale of salvage by Defense Reutilization and Marketing Offices (DRMO). Provide design, construction, management, operation, inspection and closure (to include preparation of closure plans) of Army-owned landfills and associated facilities for municipal solid waste, construction/demolition debris and other RCRA - D permitted waste. Ensure sanitary condition of facilities, equipment and containers. Does not include activities associated with RCRA - C hazardous waste. 9 of 9