Sample EMS Documents from VEEP Facilities:

• Nitto Denko (E2) 
• Virginia DBHDS Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (E2)
• Hopewell Cogeneration Facility (E4)

• Partner with the Virginia DEQ through VEEP
• How to Apply to VEEP
• Participate in the VEEP Mentoring Program

Dept. of Commerce Sustainable Manufacturing 101 Module

• Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing Concepts
• The Business Case for Sustainable Manufacturing
• Getting Started and Understanding Your Impact
• Finding Opportunities for Improvement
• Deciding on, Financing, and Implementing Projects
• Foreign and Domestic Regulations

Sample EMS Documents from VEEP Facilities

• Nitto Denko (E2), a converter of foam, rubber, plastic and adhesives for the automotive, electronics, office automation, and other industries, located in Chesapeake. 
  • Environmental Policy
  • Identification of Environmental Aspects
  • Impact Assessment Ranking
  • Environmental Objectives, Targets and Programs
  • Visitor and Subcontractor Brochure
  • EMS Programs
  • August QES Employee Newsletter
  • August QMS Presentation
• Virginia DBHDS Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (E2), of Burkeville, which provides recovery-based mental health services to enable the elderly to thrive in the community. 
  • Overview
  • Policy Statement
  • Aspects
  • Objectives and Targets  
• Hopewell Cogeneration Facility (E4), a 356 Mega Watt combined cycle power plant.
  • Policy Statement
  • Environmental Policy Revision Form
  • Identification of Environmental Impacts
  • Aspect and Impact Documentation Form
  • Operational Controls for Significant Impacts
    • Significant Environmental Impact Revision Form
    • Setting Objectives and Targets
    • Objects and Targets Status Chart
    • Pollution Prevention Plan
    • EtaPro Project Description
    • HCF Bio Diesel Project Description
    • Innovations Project NOx Reduction Description
    • Recycling Program
  • Legal Requirements
    • Legal Requirements Appendix
  • Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
    • Daily Routine Procedure of Environmental and Safety Site Representative
  • Training
    • EMS Training
    • EMS Training for Backup Personnel 
    • EMS Training Matrix
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Record Management Procedure
  • Document Control Program Appendix
  • Monitoring, Investigation and Corrective Action
  • Environmental Monitoring Procedure
  • Self-Assessment
    • Environmental Assessment Report Form
    • Non-Conformance Register
  • Communication with External and Internal Audiences
    • Communications Procedure Appendix
  • Pre-Audit Questionnaire 2009
  • Third Party EMS Audit
  • Other Documents
    • Permit Numbers
    • EMS Manual 2010
    • Environmental Task Matrix
    • Document Control Program
    • Asbestos and RCF Management Plan
    • Monthly Environmental Safety and Health Checklist
    • EMS Steering Committee March 2011

Environmental Management Systems

(General Information):

• Sample Environmental Policy Statements
  • Example Environmental Aspects, Impacts, Objectives and Targets
• EMS Topic Hub of the P2 Regional Information Center: This website intended to serve those who are interested in learning more about what an EMS is, how it works, reasons to adopt an EMS, how an EMS can help reduce waste, and where to turn for additional implementation and ongoing operational support. The resources linked to this hub provide access to information resources for all ranges of EMS expertise, from novice to expert. EMS proponents, both internal and external to an SME, should find the narrative useful in preparing basic information about an EMS, with links to resources that provide ample information to explore the topic more fully.
• EPA's On-line EMS Training Course
• Integrating Green Purchasing into your Environmental Management System (Guidance from EPA)
• The Federal Government's Hierarchical, Organization-focused Environment Safety and Health Management System (ESHMS) Implementation Guidance provides templates and instruction that can be used by Federal agencies and other organizations as a model approach.
• Environmental Management Systems and Enforcement Reference Materials

Environmental Management Systems

(Sector Specific Information):

• Agribusiness
• Colleges and Universities
• Federal Facilities
  • EMS Manual for EPA Region 3, Philadelphia
  • Colorado National Forest EMS
• Ports
• Solid Waste Operations
• Federal EMS Guidance
• Wastewater and Drinking Water Utilities (EMS Tookit) and 
• Energy Management Guidebook for Wastewater and Water Utilities 

Pollution Prevention & Sustainability Information

2009-2010 DEQ/EPA Webinar Series Presentations

Energy Assessments and Audits (May 20, 2010) (Troy Smith, Fort AP Hill, Presentation)

Green Purchasing  (April14, 2010) (Julie Shannon, US EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics: Presentation, Scot Case, TerraChoice: Presentation, Mark Rentschler, Green Seal: Presentation)

Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (February 3, 2010) (Barb Simcoe, VA DMME: Presentation, VA DEQ Staff: Presentation, Tom Young, VA DOC: Presentation)

Internal EMS Auditing (December 9, 2009) (Christian Simmers, Cargill, Inc.: Presentation, Louis Bott and Jacob Lacy, City of Newport News: Presentation, Sarah Temple, Albemarle County Presentation)