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Acquisition Management Policy _{(Revised 11/2009)}

4.8 : Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health, and Energy Considerations _{(Revised 11/2009)}

FAA investment programs are subject to federal environmental, occupational safety and health, and energy management statutes, regulations, executive orders, and Presidential memoranda. Key considerations are pollution prevention, safety and health (including system safety), cultural and natural resource conservation, public participation, and energy and water conservation. Additional issues concerning the applicability of state and local agency requirements to federal agencies should be referred to the legal office for an evaluation of supremacy clause and sovereign immunity implications. Service organizations must understand the national concern and sensitivity of these issues and address them in program planning and execution.

The following illustrate some of the requirements:

The National Environmental Policy Act requires preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement for all proposed federal actions that are not categorically excluded. Depending on the results, an environmental assessment can lead to an environmental impact statement or a finding of no significant impact. Following the prescribed review periods, the FAA may make a decision on the federal action.
Various other environmental laws (e.g., the Federal Facilities Compliance Act) impose environmental requirements, and sanctions for noncompliance, including civil penalties.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires a safe and healthful workplace for all employees, and compliance with OSHA standards.

OSHA (29 CFR 1910.38) and GSA (Federal Property Management Regulations) require the FAA to establish and maintain an Occupant Emergency Plan for all FAA facilities. In the event an investment program impacts egress routes or fire safety of a facility, the plan must be updated by the service organization performing the project.

The National Energy Conservation Policy Act requires energy and water conservation measures for federal buildings, facilities or space.

Environmental, safety and health, and energy conservation considerations apply from the beginning of the lifecycle management process through product disposal. The acquisition program baseline shall incorporate estimates for the full cost of complying and allow sufficient time for doing so. FAST contains procedural guidance for required actions.