Based on the “multiplication-in-force” concept, many installations are opting to identify key individuals at the unit level as Environmental Compliance Officers (ECOs). These ECOs act as environmental liaison between the unit and installation management to ensure the unit’s environmental compliance.

1. a broad-based understanding of environmental compliance issues at the unit level.

2. the ability to develop focused, standard operating procedures to ensure unit compliance.

3. the necessary tools and materials to maintain and deliver environmental awareness and compliance training (train-the-trainer) programs.

4. tools and ability to self-audit unit environmental compliance (ECAS based).

Learning Objectives

1. Environmental Laws, Regulations, and Dept. of Defense Policies

2. Hazardous Materials and Waste Classification Systems

3. Toxicology, Personal Protective Equipment and Controlling Hazards

4. Compliance with Transportation Regulations

5. Advanced Environmental Regulations and Dept. of Defense Policies

6. The Environmental Compliance Assessment System (ECAS)

7. DoD Instruction 6050.5 and the Hazardous Materials Information System (HMIS)

8. Emergency Response Planning and Small Spill Response

9. Internal Auditing

10. Environmental Awareness Training (Train-the-Trainer)

Course Text

Each attendee of the Advanced Course will receive:

1. Course Text and References

2. Unit Compliance Audit Checklists

3. Train-the-Trainer Package