The Virginia Environmental Excellence Program encourages superior performance through environmental management systems and pollution prevention.- - 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: New!
- 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.
- - Virginia DBHDS Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (E2), of Burkeville, which provides recovery-based mental health services to enable the elderly to thrive in the community.
- - Hopewell Cogeneration Facility (E4), a 356 Mega Watt combined cycle power plant.
- Operational Controls for Significant Impacts
- Significant Environmental Impact Revision Form
- Setting Objectives and Targets
- Objects and Targets Status Chart
- Pollution Prevention Plan
- Legal Requirements
- Legal Requirements Appendix
- Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities
- Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities Appendix
- 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
- Communication with External and Internal Audiences
- Pre-Audit Questionnaire 2009
- Third Party EMS Audit
- Other Documents
- Permit Numbers
- EMS Manual 2010
- Environmental Task Matrix
- Document Control Program
- HSE Bulletin, August 2010
- 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
- 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 provides 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
- Ports
- Solid Waste Operations
- US Dept of the Army EMS Tool Kit
- 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, Rachel Bullene, VA DEQ: 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)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies information