Environmental Compliance
The Environmental Compliance (EC) is a main focus area of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
Mission
LM supports the following:
- Comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations and DOE requirements
- Carry out all operations in a manner that protects the public and the environment
- Prevent or reduce pollution at the source whenever feasible
- Foster continuous improvement in environmental protection before incidents occur
- Be responsible stewards of natural and cultural resources on DOE land
- Adapt operations to increase resilience and minimize vulnerabilities to natural hazards
Scope
LM and the contractor evaluate, make recommendations, and implement approved programs with respect to environmental statutory requirements that include but are not limited to the following:
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- Cultural Resources Protection and Historic Preservation Act
- Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
- Endangered Species Act
- National Invasive Species Act
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
- National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
The figure below provides examples of LM’s Compliance Obligations.
See “Additional Information” under the Sites tab or visit individual site and program pages for more information on compliance regulations.