Download EMS for Local Government Organizations – Application

7000-FM-PPCA0005
3/2001
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
POLLUTION PREVENTION AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
EMS for Local Government Organizations
Instructions
The Environmental Management Systems (EMS) for Local Government Organizations project is a program through which
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will provide contracted EMS consulting services and
technical EMS training to local government organizations to help them develop an ISO 14000-type EMS. The intent is to
jump start those public sector entities who are interested in seeking a better way to obtain measurable environmental and
economic benefits. More information on ISO 14001 is available at www.dep.state.pa.us (directLINK “ISO 14001”).
The goals of the project are:
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To assist selected local government organizations that volunteer to improve their environmental and economic
performance; and
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To develop pilot EMS pilot projects that can serve as examples for other municipal organizations seeking to
implement an EMS according to the ISO 14001 standard.
Who May Apply
Any Pennsylvania local-government agency, municipality or organization is eligible.
townships, cities, commissions, authorities and school districts.
This can include: boroughs,
Evaluation and Selection
An independent panel of judges will evaluate the applications. The judges will pick the winners based on those that best
meet the evaluation criteria. All applicants will be notified of the results in writing. All entries are public information and
summaries of winning applications will be published.
Evaluation Criteria
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Motivation for EMS: Reasons and motivating factors for implementing an EMS and anticipated effects will be
considered. Applicants should include pertinent information including management commitment and any
environmental management activities currently being planned.
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Scope of EMS activities: Extent of your organization’s operations to be addressed by the EMS will be evaluated.
Each applicant will select an area of operations (e.g. water treatment plant, streets department, parks department,
etc.) that will be the focus of the EMS. Identification of the scope will be non-binding at the time of application.
Following selection of the successful applications, the organization will make the final determination of the focus
of the EMS in consultation with the EMS consultant and DEP.
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Willingness to involve stakeholders: Applicants will be expected to communicate with and involve
stakeholders (employees, community members, public officials, etc.) throughout EMS development and
implementation.
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Willingness to be an example: Since one of the project goals is to develop pilot EMSs that can serve as
examples to other organizations, the applicant must demonstrate a willingness to share EMS experiences.
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Geography and population served: Geographic region and population served by the organization will be
considered as a means to ensure adequate representation of various regions and populations across the
Commonwealth.
How to Apply
Complete the attached application and submit with a project summary as described on the following page. Applications
must be received by 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 8, 2001. Post-marks will not be accepted.
Mail To: EMS for Local Government Program; Department of Environmental Protection; 400 Market St., 16th Floor
RCSOB; P.O. Box 2063; Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063
Additional Information:
For more information or assistance in completing the application, please contact: Office of Pollution Prevention and
Compliance Assistance at 717 783-9981 or email [email protected]. TDD Users should call 800 654-5984.
7000-FM-PPCA0005
3/2001
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
POLLUTION PREVENTION AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
EMS for Local Government Organizations
Application
All applications must be prepared in the format outlined below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicant Information:
Name of Applicant (e.g. municipality, division, organization)
Name of Contact
Contact Title
Address
Phone Number
Fax Number
Email
Web Site
County
Township/Borough/City
Population served:
Number of employees:
Does your organization have any unresolved environmental compliance issues?
(If yes, please include brief explanation on an attached sheet)
No
Yes
Top management decisions in the organization are made by: (check all that apply):
Board of Directors
Township Supervisors
Township Managers
Commission
Mayor
Board of Commissioners
Board of Directors (school board)
Other
Project Summary
On an attached sheet, please provide a project summary. The summary should be signed by the organization’s top
management and should include:
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A brief description of your organization and its responsibilities (include any mission statements);
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A description of the organization’s motivation for EMS development including anticipated objectives, goals and
benefits;
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A short description of the scope and focus of your proposed or existing EMS;
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An assurance of upper management commitment and support of the project; and
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An indication of the organization’s willingness to involve stakeholders and share EMS experiences with others.
Department of Environmental Protection
400 Market Street
Rachel Carson State Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17105
www.dep.state.pa.us
An Equal Opportunity Employer