February 2007 P2 Conference Call

15 February 2007

1\. Pantex Moratorium Pilot Project Protocol Update -- Craig Snider, 806
477 5906, <csnider@pantex.doe.gov>

Pantex and HQ are still resolving the issue of whether metals with
tritium will be included in the Pantex pilot protocol for releasing
uncontaminated scrap metal. That appears to be the only remaining issue
associated with releasing the protocol and initiating the release of
metals.

2\. Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC) -- Jeff Eagan, 202 586 4598
[**Jeff.Eagan@hq.doe.gov**](mailto:Jeff.Eagan@hq.doe.gov)

The DOE Chief Information Officer (CIO) issued the Department's Cyber
Security Program *Media Clearing, Purging, and Destruction Guidance*
which describes the major elements of sanitizing electronic media,
hardware, and devices. The guidance describes the minimum requirements
to be included in the Program Cyber Security Plans (PCSPs) developed by
senior management. The guidance, available at
<http://www.cio.energy.gov/documents/2006DOECyberSecurityRevitalizationPlan.pdf>,
annuls the previously announced prohibition on hard drive destruction.

Based on the strength of the electronics recycling and reuse
presentation made by Idaho National Laboratory at the recent **Federal
Electronics Stewardship Conference, DOE was asked to develop a panel
discussion on electronic stewardship best practices** for the June 2007
OFEE Symposium. Please contact Jeff if you are interested in
participating on the panel.

Although t**he FEC Electronics Reuse and Recycling Campaign started on
15 November 2006 it does not end until 15 March 2007 and it is not too
late to participate. The definitions of "reuse and recycling" are wide
open so many activities, such as returning leased computers, can qualify
towards the Campaign. The simplified registration process is available
at <http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/>**.

3\. How Y-12's Recycling Program Works with the EMS -- Janice Jackson,
865-

241-2567, <gilbertjm@y12.doe.gov>

Including a recycling objective in the Y-12 EMS contributed to not only
meeting but exceeding it. Although the target was 21,000 metric tons,
consisting of the many waste streams Y-12 recycles, the site actually
recycled 34,000 metric tons in 2006. Each month the environment officer
for each Y-12 organization reports on the site's EMS goals and
objectives which served as a constant reminder to the organizations to
seek out recycling opportunities. So committed are the organizations to
recycling that they contribute to funding a full-time recycling
coordinator.

**4. Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy,
and Transportation Management** -- Steve Woodbury, 202-586-4371,
<Steven.Woodbury@eh.doe.gov>

Executive Order (EO) 13423 establishes agency goals and sustainable
practices and states that EMSs -- to be established at all appropriate
levels within organizations -- are the vehicle to achieve those goals
and practices. The new EO raises several issues.

Determinations must be made as to the appropriate levels within an
organization for which EMSs are appropriate. Next, because EO 13423
expands upon EO 13148 by embracing sustainable energy, water, and
transportation practices, existing EMSs may need to be expanded to
accommodate these new EMS elements. Expanding the EMS scope requires
reaching out and working cooperatively with the site organizations
responsible for energy, water and transportation. Further, site's
conception of "safety" as implemented through the ISMS will need to be
broadened -- and the ISMS changed accordingly -- to incorporate energy,
water, and transportation.

Additionally, the EO uses a "top-down" strategy and establishes agency
goals. By way of contrast, DOE O 450.1, Chg 2 uses a "bottom-up"
approach which requires sites to determine and work toward
site-appropriate goals.

These issues will be addressed through any necessary changes to DOE
orders, contractor requirements documents, and guidance documents. These
changes will be made through the DOE Directive System thereby
encouraging input from program and field offices and sites.

**5. P2 Awards / EO 13101 Report --** Jane Powers, 202-586-7301,
<Jane.Powers@eh.doe.gov>

The EO 13101 report on the Department's recycling and acquisition
progress in 2006 is due for delivery by 16 March.

The Department's nominations to the White House Closing the Circle (CTC)
competition were submitted on January 25. DOE's CTC winners will be
honored at the June 7 DOE P2/EMS Workshop. The nominations for the DOE
P2 Star award are presently under review by a three-person independent
panel.

**6. Site EMS Profiles / OFEE Workshop** -- Beverly Whitehead,
202-586-6073, <Beverly.Whitehead@eh.doe.gov>

Within the next week or two, Bev and Don Lentzen will meet with the PSO
EMS representatives to discuss profiles and EMS scores for the sites
under their purview.

The Federal Environmental Symposium, sponsored by the Office of the
Federal Environmental Executive, will be held June 4-6 at the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) campus. The symposium, which is free to
Federal employees and support contractors will focus on understanding
and meeting the goals of EO 13423.

The deadline for abstract submissions for the Symposium is March 9,
2007. Additional information is available at
[**http://www.fedcenter.gov/\_kd/go.cfm?destination=page&pge_id=3232**](http://www.fedcenter.gov/_kd/go.cfm?destination=page&pge_id=3232).

Symposium exhibit space is available -- contact Melanie Pearson at 202
586 0939 if interested.