GOAL 3: Reduce the environmental impact of operations in support of SD

Objective: Promote pollution prevention related to solid wastes, storage tanks, hazardous/toxic substances and wastes, ozone-depleting substances, emissions

OPI

Targets

Action Plan

Target Date

In Progress

Complete

Performance Measures

Monitoring Mechanism

RPSDD MMD

finalize an EMS for preventing pollution in operations by March 31, 2002
- priority custodial facilities
- fleet
- procurement
- information and records management
- laboratory and scientific services

complete environmental reviews of issues and opportunities in operations: 27 priority custodial facilities; fleet; procurement; information management; laboratory and scientific services; publishing

September 30, 1999

environment of audits;

resource commitments;

monitoring systems

audits of environmental management systems

prioritize issues and opportunities

September 30, 1999

identify common performance measures

performance measures

integrate environmental action plans for priority issues into existing operational planning processes

March 31, 2000

reports

confirm roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for EMS management

March 31, 2000

identify long and short-term resource requirements for priority issues and integrate into operational resource planning tools

March 31, 2000

develop or integrate monitoring requirements for priority issues into appropriate systems

September 30, 2001

integrate EMS review process into existing operational performance review processes

March 31, 2002

Objective: Promote pollution prevention related to solid wastes, storage tanks, hazardous/toxic substances and wastes, ozone-depleting substances, emissions - cont.

OPI

Targets

Action Plan

Target Date

In Progress

Complete

Performance Measures

Monitoring Mechanism

RPSDD

develop and implement solid waste management strategies and plans for priority custodial facilities by March 31, 2000

conduct solid waste audits in priority facilities as per recommendations in environmental audits

December 31, 1999

No. of custodial facilities participating in solid waste management program

audits, CAS, DPR

develop and implement waste reduction action plans and monitoring systems

for Spring CBP/RPP 2001

weight of waste diverted from landfill/year

monitor and report progress annually

for Fall DPR 2002 and annually

implement measures to minimize landfill waste related to all major construction/ demolition projects by 2002

integrate requirement for contractor to provide waste reduction plans into major construction/demolition projects

March 31, 2002

waste reduction plans are integrated into construction/demolition contracts and specifications

audits

MMD

reduce vehicle emissions in fleet by 5% by 2000, using 1990 figures as baseline (March 31, 2000)

convert 75% of fleet for newly acquired vehicles for the fiscal year starting April 1, 1999

75% of vehicles will be using alternative fuels by April 1, 2004

March 31, 2000

quantity of emissions

number of vehicles converted

fleet tools audits

MMD

increase green procurement by 5% by 2001, using 1999 figures as baselines (March 31, 2001)

develop a "green" procurement policy

completed in 1998

"green" procurement policy

No. of specifications with "green" statements

audits DPR

define performance indicators for procurement

% increase in "green" product procurement

CAS

establish monitoring systems for procurement

$ value of "green" purchases

develop action plan for increasing "green" procurement

March 31, 2001

RPSDD

work with PWGSC and other tenants to reduce pollution in leased facilities

work with PWGSC and federal partners to increase participation in appropriate recycling and waste diversion programs aimed at reducing office waste to the accepted norm (1988 level of 190 kg/FTE) where feasible

monitor and report annually

ongoing as opportunity arises

No. of leased facilities participating in environmental programs

PWGSC reports

RPSDD

upgrade storage tanks as per 1998 management strategy and action plan

upgrade registered storage tanks

March 31, 2001

No. of registered storage tanks upgraded

DPR audits

monitor and report progress

annually

Objective: Promote efficient use of resources: energy, water, and paper

OPI

Targets

Action Plan

Target Date

In Progress

Complete

Performance Measures

Monitoring Mechanism

RPSDD

develop and implement an EMS for resource consumption by March 31, 2002 - energy - water - paper

complete environmental reviews of issues and opportunities in operations: 27 priority custodial facilities; fleet; procurement; information management; laboratory and scientific services; publishing

March 31, 1999

environmental audits

resource commitments

monitoring systems

audits of environmental management systems

prioritize issues and opportunities

September 30, 1999

performance measures

integrate environmental action plans for priority issues into existing operational planning processes

March 31, 2000

reports

confirm roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for EMS management

March 31, 2000

integrate long and short-term resource requirements for priority issues into operational resource planning tools

March 31, 2000

develop or integrate monitoring requirements for priority issues into appropriate systems

September 30, 2001

integrate EMS review process into existing operational performance-review processes

March 31, 2002

MMD

develop and implement management plans to reduce paper consumption by 5% to 10% by December 31, 2001

develop and implement action plan

December 31, 1999

weight of paper consumed/

year

CAS DPR

develop or integrate requirements for monitoring paper consumption into monitoring systems

monitor and report progress

for Fall DPR, 2001 & annually

RPSDD

develop and implement measures to "green" new capital construction projects by March 31, 2002

develop and communicate best management practices for "green" construction projects to ensure capital construction project specifications include energy, water conservation measures and products

March 31, 2000

best management practices

audit DPR

adopt revised "green" Canadian Master Specification for construction projects

when available

product and design specifications for capital projects

monitor and report progress

annually

Objective: Promote efficient use of resources: energy, water, and paper - cont.

OPI

Targets

Action Plan

Target Date

In Progress

Complete

Performance Measures

Monitoring Mechanism

RPSDD

develop and implement energy management strategies and plans for priority custodial facilities by March 31, 2000, to reduce energy consumption to recommended levels based on operational requirements

develop and communicate best management practices for energy efficiency in custodial facilities

March 31, 2000

total No. of facilities/buildings

CAS DPR

conduct energy audits in priority custodial facilities to identify achievable targets

December 31, 1999

No. of energy audits completed per category

confirm performance measures, monitoring systems, and reporting protocol

March 31, 2000

No. of facilities with energy reduction implementation plans

develop and implement energy management strategies and action plans in priority facilities to achieve target reductions

for Spring CBP/RPP, 2000

quantity of energy consumed/year (GJ/yr)

monitor and report progress

for Fall DPR, 2001 and annually

No. of new construction/renovation projects using energy efficient specifications

RPSDD

develop and implement water management strategies and plans for priority custodial facilities by March 31, 2001, to reduce water consumption to recommended levels based on operational

requirements

develop and communicate best management practices for water efficiency for custodial facilities

March 31, 2000

total No. of facilities/buildings

No. of water audits completed per category

CAS DPR

conduct water audits in priority custodial facilities to identify achievable targets

December 31, 2000

No. of facilities with water reduction implementation plans

confirm performance measures, monitoring systems, and reporting protocol

March 31, 2001

quantity of water consumed/year (M³/yr)

develop and implement water management strategies and plans in priority facilities

December 31, 2000, for CBP/RPP 2001

No. of new construction/renovation projects using water-efficient specifications

monitor and report progress

for Fall DPR, 2002 and annually

RPSDD

develop and implement initiatives to "green" new leased facilities in cooperation with PWGSC, and other tenants--as agreements are renewed/revised (timeframes to be developed in consultation with PWGSC and other tenants)

work with PWGSC and federal partners to increase participation in appropriate environmental programs

monitor and report progress annually in cooperation with PWGSC

ongoing

No. of leased facilities participating in environmental programs

PWGSC reports

Objective: Enhance management of existing environmental liabilities and reduce potential for future risks

OPI

Targets

Action Plan

Target Date

In Progress

Complete

Performance Measures

Monitoring Mechanism

FAB Customs

ensure compliance with federal statutes and regulations in custodial facilities by December 31, 2000:
- Alternative Fuels Act
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
- Registration of Storage Tank Regulations
- ODS Regulations
- Halocarbon Regulations

review regulatory compliance at 27 priority custodial facilities to identify, characterize and assess nature of compliance gaps

March 31, 1999

No. of reports of non-compliance

audits DPR RAP Reports

prioritize compliance issues identified in the environmental review, and develop options and strategies to close gaps for priority issues

December 31, 1999

environmental audits

develop action plans

for Spring CBP/RPP 2000

report progress

for Fall DPR 2001

FAB Customs

develop and implement an action plan to manage risks associated with hazardous materials/wastes at major custodial facilities by March 31, 2001

review and prioritize opportunities to enhance management of hazardous materials at priority facilities

March 31, 2000

action plans

audits DPR

develop and implement action plans for priority issues as required

for Spring CBP/RPP 2001

EERPs

report progress

for Fall DPR 2002

RPSDD

develop and implement action plans for priority contaminated sites by December 31, 2003

conduct phase I assessments, priority custodial sites

December 31, 2000

audits DPR

develop inventory, classify and prioritize contaminated sites issues (actual and suspected)

December 31, 2001

inventory and classification of actual or suspect contamination at priority custodial sites

conduct phase II assessment at priority sites

December 31, 2002

No. of phase II assessments completed

develop action plans for priority sites

December 31, 2003

action plans

Objective: Enhance management of existing environmental liabilities and reduce potential for future risks - cont.

OPI

Targets

Action Plan

Target Date

In Progress

Complete

Performance Measures

Monitoring Mechanism

ITB

develop and implement ODS management plans for priority custodial facilities by December 31, 2001, to minimize potential for releases and decrease inventory of ODS containing equipment

replace printers, such as STK6100 and 5000 devices that use freon for their fuser coils in accordance with Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Program

July 1999

No. of printers removed from operations

No. of facilities with baseline inventories

quantity of ODS in equipment

audits DPR

FAB

develop inventory of ODS containing equipment in priority custodial facilities

December 31, 2000

No. and amount of releases of ODS

develop and implement ODS action plans for priority issues

December 31, 2001

No. of ODS management plans

FAB

phase-out use of Halon in Crown-owned facilities (timeframes to be developed in consultation with PWGSC)

develop phase-out plan/replacement for Halon systems at priority sites, in consultation with PWGSC

December 31, 2000

quantity of Halon in service

PWGSC reports