W. Va. Code R. § 141-57-2-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 141-57-2-3 - RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Adjutant General.

(1). Director of Environmental Protection and Enhancement.

(2). Transmit all environmental documents, as required, to NGB-ARI.

(3). Appoint a State Army National Guard Environmental Monitor.

(4). Appoint members of the State Environmental Protection Committee.

(5). Insure that Environmental Assessments (EA's and EIS's) are prepared as necessary for training/construction activities performed for/by Army National Guard (ARNG) activities within the State.

(6). Certify that each EA and EIS prepared fulfills NEPA requirements .

(7). Insure that all reports required by AR 200-1 are prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

b. Environmental Monitor. The Environmental Monitor is appointed by the Adjutant General on appropriate orders. It will be the responsibility of this individual to:

(1). Serve as Chairman of the Environmental Protection Committee.

(2). Review and approve Spill Control Countermeasure Plans and Spill Contingency Plans as required.

(3). Review procedures for the handling, usage and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials.

(4). Assure compliance with regulations governing the disposal of solid wastes as they pertain to the West Virginia Army National Guard.

(5). Assure the necessary waste water discharge permits are applied for and assure compliance with the Federal and State laws and regulations .

(6). Coordinate air pollution abatement efforts.

(7). Assure that all properties of historical or archeological significance are maintained and restored if applicable.

(8). Review all WVARNG programs and projects pertaining to EA's and EIS's.

(9). Review and approve EA's for all WVARNG activities requiring such documents.

c. Environmental Protection Committee (EPC).

(1). The EPC will assist the AG in policy formulation and coordinating programs having environmental considerations. Members of the EPC shall be appointed on orders.

(2). Convene at the call of the Chairman or any member through the Chairman as needed.

(3). Committee members may propose agenda items at any time.

(4). Review and approve all EA's and EIS's prepared for WVARNG activities.

(5). Recommend proposed changes of environmental policy, program, or regulation as may be required.

(6). Monitor statewide environmental program and activities.

(7). Review Spill Control and Countermeasure Plans and Spill Contingency Plans as required.

(8). Insure that environmental considerations are included in all plans and regulations developed by WVARNG.

(9). Approve information plans, news releases, etc., for the Adjutant General.

(10). Insure media coverage for the command accomplishments in environmental protection activities.

(11). Provide guidance to commanders requesting Environmental Program assistance.

d. Environmental Quality Control Officer. The EQCO is appointed by the Adjutant General on appropriate orders. It will be the responsibility of this individual to:

(1). Serve as Secretary of the EPC. The Secretary will schedule EPC meetings, provide agenda and necessary discussion papers, render memoranda reports of the meetings, and make other administrative arrangements incident to such meetings as determined by the Chairman.

(2). Compile, prepare and submit all reports concerning environmental matters.

(3). Compile reports from construction, training and logistic activities on known points of pollution and submit reports as required.

(4). Receive all EA's and EIS's from construction, training, logistic activities and maintain a complete environmental file for all environmental matters.

(5). Request comments from reviewing agencies as required.

(6). Review and respond to comments received from reviewing agencies.

(7). Coordinate on an informal basis with state and local agencies as required.

(8). Insure that Environmental Quality Officers are appointed for each major organization/activity of the WVARNG.

e. Environmental Quality Officer. The Environmental Quality Officer of each major organization (Bn/Sqdn and above) and each activity (USPFO, CSMS, AASF) will be responsible for the following:

(1). Monitor environmental programs and activities in connection with organization/activity operations.

(2). Insure that environmental considerations are included in all plans, operations and training activities.

(3). Prepare Spill Control Countermeasure Plans and Spill Contingency Plans as required.

(4). Assist in preparation of EA's and EIS's as required.

(5). Complete Environmental Protection Training Checklist (ANNEX E) as required.

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