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|          |   | **\* U.S. Postal Service Nominees:   |                   |
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| L        |   | ![](media/image3.wmf)                | Nowhere, AZ       |
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| Name:    |   | ![](media/image4.wmf)                | Mr. John Smith    |
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| Address: |   | ![](media/image5.wmf)                | 123 Anywhere      |
|          |   |                                      | Street            |
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|          |   | ![](media/image6.wmf)                | Suite 100         |
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| City:    |   | ![](media/image7.wmf)                | Nowhere           |
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| State:   |   | ![](media/image8.wmf)                | AZ                |
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| ZIP:     |   | ![](media/image9.wmf)                | 11111-2233        |
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| Phone:   |   | ![](media/image10.wmf)               | 123-456-7890      |
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| Fax:     |   | ![](media/image11.wmf)               | 123-654-9870      |
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| Email:   |   | ![](media/image12.wmf)               | j                 |
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| Name:    |   | ![](media/image13.wmf)               | Ms. Jane Johnson  |
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| Address: |   | ![](media/image14.wmf)               | 555 Anyroad Dr.   |
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|          |   | ![](media/image15.wmf)               | Suite 555         |
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| City:    |   | ![](media/image16.wmf)               | Nowhere           |
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| State:   |   | ![](media/image17.wmf)               | AZ                |
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| ZIP:     |   | ![](media/image18.wmf)               | 99887-6655        |
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| Phone:   |   | ![](media/image19.wmf)               | 123-555-5487      |
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| Address: |   | ![](media/image32.wmf)               | 555 Street Road   |
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|          |   | ![](media/image33.wmf)               | Apartment 111     |
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| City:    |   | ![](media/image34.wmf)               | Nowhere           |
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| State:   |   | ![](media/image35.wmf)               | AZ                |
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| ZIP:     |   | ![](media/image36.wmf)               | 12345-4455        |
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| Phone:   |   | ![](media/image37.wmf)               | 123-445-6655      |
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**2007 WHITE HOUSE CLOSING THE CIRCLE AWARDS**

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# Nominee's Name: Mr. Awni M. Almasri

Title: Regional Environmental Program Director

Employing Organization: Commander Navy Region, Southwest Asia (CNRSWA)

E-mail: [awni.almasri@me.navy.mil]{.underline}

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In addition to being the Regional Environmental Director for CNRSWA and
the Installation Environmental Program Director for Naval Support
Activity (NSA) Bahrain, Mr. Almasri is also the Regional Environmental
Coordinator (REC) for COMUSNAVCENT and CNRSWA Area of Responsibility
(AOR) and the Navy On-Scene Coordinator (NOSC).

As the only Professional Environmental Engineer within NAVCENT/CNRSWA,
Mr. Almasri continually manages broad and complex multi-media
environmental programs in diverse cultural, physical and geo-political
environments.

Master of knowledge and skills serving as a recognized expert and
consultant to NAVCENT, COMFIFTHFLT, CNRSWA, Marine Emergency Mutual Aid
Center (MEMAC), Regional Organization for the protection of Marine
Environment (ROPME) and the Arabian Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC)
countries; having responsibility for the myriad of international
environmental issues, specifically, dealing with hazardous waste and,
spill preparedness and response.

Mr. Almasri's position requires exercising considerable judgment and
ingenuity in interpreting, adapting and applying the broad and general
policy outlined in the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document
(OEBGD) and the Final Governing Standards (FGS) for each Country within
the region.

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The primary mission of CNRSWA, NSA Bahrain and its 79 tenant commands is
to provide critical logistical support to US forces operating in the
Arabian Gulf Region. The environmental mission aims at enhancing the
quality of life of the installation populous as well as the surrounding
communities while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and
regulations.

Mr. Almasri has demonstrated successful management skills during his
tenure as the REPD and REC for CNRSWA. Mr. Almasri's management
abilities are responsible for the successful integration of pollution
prevention programs across diverse civilian and military activities at
NSA Bahrain reducing costs and increasing the environmental compliance
of the facility.

#### Waste Reduction/Recycling Program

In addition to regularly collected recycling materials of paper,
aluminum cans, glass, wood, tires,

scrap metals, cardboard, batteries, and plastic bottles, Mr. Almasri
introduced a tremendously

beneficial program to collect re-usable clothes for the needy local and
third country national population in Bahrain. This continuing program
has helped to clothe hundreds of people in the community.

Mr. Almasri's hazardous waste management expertise and the
implementation of pollution prevention (P2) initiatives including used
oil recycling, wash/reuse of dirty rags, aerosol can puncturing, and
reuse of perused washed drums were responsible for the magnificent
reduction of over 75% in shipboard hazardous waste disposal, and over
\$850,000 in savings and disposal cost avoidance when compared to the
disposal cost of hazardous waste via the Defense Reutilization and
Marketing service (DRMS).

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Received over 390 tons of hazardous waste (HW) for disposal. However, as
a result of effective HW management skills and Pollution Prevention (P2)
techniques to reduce, minimize and recycle, the HW disposal quantity was
reduced to about 94 tons achieving over 75% reduction.

Washed and made available for reuse over 97 tons of oily rags reducing
disposal cost by over \$160,000 and reducing overall shipboard hazardous
waste disposal quantity by over 35%. Also diverted over 45 tons of
aerosol cans, oil filters, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs
reducing hazardous waste disposal costs by over \$115,000.

Provided ships with over 2,200 Recycled (Pre-used) empty

dums free-of-charge. This program alone has achieved a disposal cost
avoidance of over \$90,000 and procurement cost avoidance of over
\$110,000. The cost to dispose of a used empty drums via DRMS is over
\$50.00 whereas the cost to wash a pre-used drum is \$8.00. The cost to
procure a new United Nation (UN) certified HW drum is \$75-100.

  ------------------- ------------ ---------------- -----------------------
  **CATEGORY**        **(TONS)**   **CATEGORY**     **(TONS)**

  Used Oil            98.00        Aerosol Cans     4.20

  Dirty Towels        97.00        Batteries        22.00

  Fluorescent Bulbs   16.50        Toner Cartridges 2.25

  Fuel/Oil Filters    27.00        **Total**        **266.95**
  ------------------- ------------ ---------------- -----------------------

Mr. Almasri\'s proactive and organized approach to recycling contributed
to the remarkable solid waste reduction, pollution prevention,
conservation of natural resources and the improvement of the overall
quality of life at NSA Bahrain.

Diverted over 425, 55-gal, drums (over 98 tons) of used oil from the
hazardous waste stream through recycling and reuse. This initiative
reduced hazardous waste disposal quantity by over 25% and reduced
disposal cost by ![](media/image45.jpeg){width="2.25in"
height="1.4833333333333334in"}over \$180,000. A drum of used oil cost an
average of \$325-450 if processed via the Defense reutilization and
Marketing service (DRMS). Where as the recycling cost of each drum is
less than \$20.00.

Recycled over 760 tons of solid waste reducing disposal quantity by over
30% achieving a disposal cost avoidance of \$45,000 and generating over
\$15,000 of revenue that was used to purchase recycling equipment and to
provide P2 and recycling awareness training to base personnel and
surrounding community.

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| # **CATEGORY**   | **(     | # **CATEGORY**  | **(TONS)**            |
|                  | TONS)** |                 |                       |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| Mixed Paper      | 19.30   | Tires           | 14.14                 |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| Cardboard        | 85.75   | Electrical      | 0.79                  |
|                  |         | Scrap           |                       |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| Scrap Metal      | 84.96   | PET Bottles     | 0.65                  |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| Aluminum Cans    | 7.03    | Mixed Plastic   | 28.52                 |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| Aluminum Scrap   | 0.79    | Scrap Wood      | 517.64                |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+
| Brass            | 2.33    | Textiles        | 1.00                  |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+
|                  |         | **TOTAL**       | **762.90**            |
+------------------+---------+-----------------+-----------------------+

Reused over 50 tons of HAZMATs that were categorized by generator for
disposal. These HAZMATs were made available to customers free of charge.
This program has reduced our disposal cost by over \$125,000 and saved
over \$60,000 of HAZMATprocurement funds.

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| # **CATEGORY**      | **Q       | # **CATEGORY**           | **QUA   |
|                     | UANTITY** |                          | NTITY** |
|                     |           |                          |         |
|                     | *         |                          | **(     |
|                     | *(TONS)** |                          | TONS)** |
+---------------------+-----------+--------------------------+---------+
| Paint               | 1.11      | Refrigerant Cylinder     | 0.08    |
+---------------------+-----------+--------------------------+---------+
| Detergent           | 3.01      | Desiccant                | 0.36    |
+---------------------+-----------+--------------------------+---------+
| Solve               | 0.23      | Anti Fire Fighting Foam  | 0.45    |
| nts-Alcohol/Thinner |           |                          |         |
+---------------------+-----------+--------------------------+---------+
| Used HAZWASTE Drums | 44.23     | Fire Extinguisher/Dry    | 0.63    |
|                     |           | Chem                     |         |
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| Lead Acid Batteries | 0.26      | Compressed Gas Cylinders | 0.71    |
+---------------------+-----------+--------------------------+---------+
|                     |           | **TOTAL**                | **      |
|                     |           |                          | 51.07** |
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When the DRMS contractor was unable to export HW out of Bahrain, Mr.
Almasri was quick to successfully negotiate an agreement with the HN in
January 2006 to locally incinerate approximately 25-40% of the HW
generated by U.S. Forces within the AOR. Over 30 tons of HW was
processed this past year through the local Waste Incinerator, Bahrain
Waste Treatment Company (BWTC). This new program has not just minimized
our potential liabilities resulting from shipping the waste overseas,
but also resulted in a cost avoidance of over \$80.00K in less than 9
months and alleviated the need for additional HW storage capabilities.

![](media/image46.jpeg){width="2.1694444444444443in"
height="1.4368055555555554in"}**[Education, Outreach, and
Partnering]{.underline}**

Mr. Almasri's expertise in US Navy environmental programs, specifically
pollution prevention and hazardous waste minimization is internationally
recognized. He represents the US Navy in this AOR in all environmental
related issues. Mr. Almasri represented the US Navy in June 2006 to
assist the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan in developing a
model Environmental Management System (EMS) for the ports of
Aqaba/Jordan and Eilat/Israel. His contribution and sharing of the US
Navy's EMS related experience in this AOR are vital to the successful
completion of this important EMS joint model for Israel and Jordan.

Due to the high turn over of personnel at NSA Bahrain, Mr. Almasri
developed base and shop specific HAZCOM Program to reduce exposure risk
and ensure personnel safety and awareness of the type of HAZMATs in
their respective shops. Developed the base's only Authorized Use List
(AUL) which proved invaluable in the development of the base's
centralized Hazardous Materials Reutilization and Inventory Management
program (CHRIMP). Shop-level personnel in charge of handling hazardous
waste are provided with the necessary training including HAZWOPER,
HAZCOM, Pollution Prevention (P2), EMS, Recycling, and Spill Response.

![](media/image47.jpeg){width="2.0118055555555556in"
height="1.3243055555555556in"}Mr. Almasri's forward thinking and
planning proved invaluable at the recent incident at the Iraqi Khor Al
Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) involving fire and oil spill in March 2006.
His oil spill response mechanism was the only mechanism available to
provide quick response to the incident.

Mr. Almasri participated in several HN sponsored training workshops and
seminars. Recently, he represented the US Navy at the Desalination Plant
Protection Workshop in Saudi Arabia, Incident Commander training in
Bahrain, Off Shore Arabia in the UAE and many others.

Recognizing the need for environmental consciousness, Mr. Almasri
developed a variety of programs to improve environmental conditions. His
innovative programs provide comprehensive environmental training to the
base population, schools, local community groups, business and industry,
and local government to increase awareness and public understanding of
environmental issues to ensure future generations can enjoy the same
resources we do today. He trained over 85 HN officials representing
government and private sectors.

**[COMMUNITY SERVICE:]{.underline}**

While Mr. Almasri's technical achievements are commendable, his role as
an environmental ambassador between the navy and the host nation cannot
be overlooked and is equally important in evaluating his tenure at NSA
Bahrain.

In addition to regularly collected recycling materials, Mr. Almasri
introduced a tremendously beneficial program to collect re-usable
clothes for the needy local and third country national population in
Bahrain. This continuing program has helped to clothe hundreds of people
in the community.

In April and June 2006, Mr. Almasri conducted equipment deployment spill
response exercises to test the CNRSWA and COMFIFTHFLT readiness.
Officials from several organizations in Bahrain and other Gulf countries
participated in the exercise.

In March and September 2006, he conducted a week long environmental
awareness training classes to emphasize the skills necessary to properly
handle hazardous waste. The training also focused on pollution
prevention and recycling issues. Attendees included, base personnel,
representatives from the local fire department, Ministry of the
Environment, Bahrain Defense Force (BDF), and local health and safety
organizations.

Mr. Almasri is the recognized technical authority for interpretation of
requirements and development of region-wide environmental standards,
procedures and instructions to guide operating personnel. He interprets,
develops new hypotheses, approaches, or concepts for each country within
the region. Environmental regulations for overseas activities,
especially the Middle East, are broad, vague and generic requiring a
high level of expertise to correctly interpret regulations and guidance.