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Federal Sector
Resources & Publications
- Brochure on EMS: Your Business Advantage (PDF) (8 pp, 446K, About PDF)
- EMS Training Modules & Guides
- Case Studies
- Publications
For Groups
- Industry Sectors
- Federal Agencies
See Also
- National Directory of EMS Technical Assistance Providers
- National Environmental Performance Track
This program recognizes top environmental performers that have high quality EMSs. - FedCenter
The federal government and its agencies have been very active in adopting EMSs. This page provides descriptions and additional links to resources for federal agencies to use when developing and implementing an EMS for their operations. Many of these resources may be of use to other organizations as well. You can also find a list of EMS resources developed by EPA's Federal Facilities Enforcement Office (FFEO) by calling (202) 564-2510.
Revised Environmental Review Policy and Guidance for Federal Facilities (PDF) (16 pp, 803K)
Provides guidance to Federal Facilities in fulfilling Federal requirements for EMS and Environmental Management Reviews (EMRs).
Generic Protocol for Conducting Environmental Audits of Federal Facilities Phase 3 (PDF) (136 pp, 73K)
This guide is designed to assist Federal environmental managers in performing EMS audits at Federal Facilities.
FedCenter.gov - Environmental Management Systems
This EPA web site provides additional information regarding available EMS resources (e.g., tools, guidebooks, etc.) for federal agency staff and facility managers. Use the search box in the upper right to search for EMS and related terms.
Office of the Federal Environmental Executive's EMS Page
The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive works closely with the Council on Environmental Quality, Office of Management and Budget, EPA, the Department of Defense, and other agencies to develop resources and training for agencies to better adopt and implement EMSs.
Implementation Guide for the Code of Environmental Management Principles for Federal Agencies (CEMP) (EPA-315-B-97-001) PDF) (102 pp, 10.8 MB)
A guide to assist federal facility managers and staff in implementing the CEMP at the installation level. This document describes each of the CEMP principles and performance objectives and how the CEMP relates to environmental management systems and ties into other EPA programs.
Executive Guide to Facility Environmental Management by the Civilian Federal Agency Task Force (PDF) (38 pp, 188K)
The main intent of this introductory reference document is to provide planning strategies and activities which will serve to enhance the administration and implementation of a comprehensive environmental management program participating agencies.
See also case studies for federal agencies.