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Appendix B Highlights of Federal Regulations and DoD Guid

APPENDIX B 

Highlights of Federal Regulations 

and DoD Guidelines

Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS) Environmental Protocol

In accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 4715.05, OCONUS U.S. Department

fuel facilities located within countries that have established Final Governing Standards (FGS) will comply wit

FGS. Facilities without an establised FGS shall comply with applicable international agreements, applicabl

nation environmental standards under Executive Order (EO) 12088, and the Overseas/Environmental Bas

Guidance Document (OEBGD) https://apps.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA6

Contiguous United States (CONUS) Environmental Protocol

Follow all applicable regulations and DoD guidance, including those discussed bel

Regulation Description

Air Emissions

40 CFR 50 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations on National Primary and Second

Air Quality Standard

Gives primary and secondary air standards for air pollutants. Primary air standards define levels of air 

quality necessary to protect public health. Primary air standards are those against which emissions from 

new or modified sources are measured to determine if emissions increases are allowable. Secondary air 

standards define levels of air quality necessary to protect public welfare.

40 CFR 

Subpart

EPA Requirements for Review of New Sources and Modifi

Establishes preconstruction review requirements for construction, modification, or reconstruction of 

major air pollution sources. Separate requirements are defined for sources located in attainment areas 

subject to Prevention of Significant Deterioration and for source located in nonattainment areas subject to 

nonattainment area new source review.

40 CFR 

Subpart 

EPA Requirements for Determining Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or 

Implementation Pla

Requires federal actions to conform to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Establishes criteria for 

implementation plans to be developed by states not in attainment with a National Ambient Air Quality 

Standard (NAAQS) and defines schedules by which SIPs must demonstrate that areas will achieve 

attainment.

40 CFR 58 Ambient Air Quality Surveillance Regulat

Establishes monitoring criteria, reporting requirements, and national air monitoring stations and networks 

to be maintained by states.

40 CFR 60 EPA Regulations on Standards of Performance for New Stationa

Defines specific standards of performance for certain emission sources that are new, modified, or rebuilt. 

The applicability of each standard is tied directly to an effective date of the standard and the status of the 

source.

40 CFR 

Subpart 

Standards of Performance for Storage Tanks for Petroleum Liquids for Which Construc

Reconstruction, or Modification Began After June 11, 1973, and Before May 19, 197

Defines storage tank volatile organic compound (VOC) emission control standards and specific 

requirements for monitoring emissions and operations.

40 CFR 

Subpart K

Standards of Performance for Storage Tanks for Petroleum Liquids for Which Construc

Reconstruction, or Modification Began After May 18, 1978, and Before July 23, 198

Defines storage tank VOC emission control standards, testing, and monitoring requirements.
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40 CFR 

Subpart K

Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Tanks (including petroleum l

storage tanks) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Began After July 23, 198

Defines storage tank VOC emission control standards, testing, reporting, recordkeeping, and monitoring 

requirements.

40 CFR 

Subpart

Standards of Performance for Bulk Gasoline Termi

Defines standards for VOC emissions from bulk gasoline terminals and reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements.

40 CFR 

Subpart

Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion E

Defines standards for emissions from stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines. 

Includes monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR 

Subpart JJJ

Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion 

Defines standards for emissions from stationary spark ignition internal combustion engines. Includes 

monitoring, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR 61 EPA Regulation on National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Polluta

Specific regulations apply to various facilities and sources that emit radon, radionuclides other than radon, 

beryllium, mercury, vinyl chloride, benzene, asbestos, inorganic arsenic or coke oven emissions.

40 CFR 63 EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Sour

Establishes a technology-based program for control of HAP emissions from numerous source categories 

and defines a schedule for development and implementation of NESHAP regulations applicable to each 

source category. Note that the list of HAPs changes occasionally and is currently at 187 compounds and 

elements.

40 CFR 

Subpart

NESHAP for Gasoline Distri

Establishes maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards for HAP emissions from bulk 

gasoline terminals and pipeline breakout stations and specifies strict monitoring, recordkeeping, and 

reporting requirements, including cargo tank tightness testing and certification.

40 CFR 

Subpart

NESHAP for Halogenated Solvent Cle

Defines MACT standards for HAP emissions from facilities engaging in cleaning operations using 

halogenated solvent cleaning machines. These include emission control standards and monitoring, 

recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Standards apply to both new and existing sources.

40 CFR 

Subpart 

NESHAP for Marine Vessel Loading Oper

Defines MACT standards for HAP emissions from marine vessel loading facilities. These include emission 

control standards and monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Emission controls include 

vapor tightness specifications and vapor collection and control requirements. Standards apply to both new 

and existing sources.

40 CFR 

Subpart HH

NESHAP for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage F

Defines MACT standards for HAP emissions from natural gas transmission and storage facilities that 

transport natural gas prior to the gas entering the distribution company’s system. Standards apply to both 

new and existing sources.

40 CFR 

Subpart

NESHAP for Organic Liquids Distribution (Non-

Defines MACT standards for facilities distributing organic liquids. This MACT is not applicable to gasoline 

but does include crude oil and other organic liquids that meet certain volatility requirements. An organic 

liquids distribution operation is subject to Subpart EEEE if it is located at or is part of a major source facility 

for HAP emissions.

40 CFR 

Subpart ZZZ

NESHAP for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Eng

Defines MACT standards for HAP emissions from stationary RICE located at major and area sources of HAP 

emissions.

40 CFR 

Subpart

NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process 

Establishes MACT standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters that 

are located at or are part of a major source.
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40 CFR 

Subpart

NESHAP for Site Remed

Requires industrial and federal facilities at which site remediation is being conducted to meet emission 

limits and work practice standards under certain conditions. This applies to facilities that are a 

major source of HAPs and those identified in the MACT activity list in 40 CFR 63.7942. Superfund and 

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action sites are currently exempt from these 

requirements.

40 CFR 

Subpart BBBBB

NESHAP for Gasoline Distribution Bulk Terminals, Bulk Plants, and Pipeline 

Establishes MACT standards for area source bulk gasoline terminals, pipeline breakout stations, pipeline 

pumping stations, and bulk gasoline plants. Includes emission limits and management practices for 

storage tanks, cargo tanks (railcars and tank trucks), loading racks, and equipment leaks.

40 CFR 

Subpart CCCCC

NESHAP for Gasoline Dispensing Facili

Establishes national emission limitations and management practices for HAPs emitted from the loading 

of gasoline storage tanks at GDFs. This also establishes requirements to demonstrate compliance with the 

emission limitations and management practices.

40 CFR 

Subpart JJJJJ

NESHAP for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers at Area 

Establishes MACT standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers that are located at or are 

part of an area source.

40 CFR 64 EPA Compliance Assurance Monitoring Plan Requir

Establishes requirements for facilities with Title V Operating Permits to develop practical monitoring plans 

to ensure ongoing compliance with emission limitations and proper operation of control devices to meet 

the Clean Air Act (CAA) amendment requirement for continuous compliance.

40 CFR 68 EPA Chemical Accident Prevention Prov

Defines threshold quantities of chemicals maintained on-site and requires the development of one of three 

levels (Program I, II, or III) of risk management plans or accidental release prevention plans for facilities that 

exceed the threshold quantity of toxic chemicals or flammable materials on-site at any one time.

Closely tied to OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

40 CFR 70 EPA Guidelines for State Operating Permit

Establishes requirement for states to develop operating permit programs for all major sources of air 

pollution and defines minimum elements that must be included in each program.

40 CFR 80 Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Addi

Rules for the control and/or prohibition of fuels and additives for use in motor vehicles and motor vehicle 

engines.

40 CFR 82 EPA Rule for Protection of Stratospher

Pursuant to the Montreal Protocol, this regulation establishes a schedule to phase out the production, 

distribution, and use of chemicals that deplete the ozone layer. Also bans the release of Class I and 

Class II refrigerants and their non-exempt substitutes during the service, maintenance, and repair of air 

conditioners, chillers, and other equipment.

40 CFR 90 Control of Emissions from Nonroad Spark-Ignition Engines and E

Establishes exhaust emissions standards for spark-ignition marine engines and small land-based engines 

(≤19kW). Also includes evaporative emission standards for equipment using these engines.

40 CFR 93 Determining Conformity of Federal Actions to State or Federal Implementati

The General Conformity Rule, established under the CAA, ensures that the actions taken by federal agencies 

in nonattainment and maintenance areas conform to the air quality plans established in the applicable 

state or tribal implementation plan.

40 CFR 98 Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Repo

This rule applies to facilities that emit greenhouse gases over 25,000 tons per year of carbon dioxide 

equivalents and requires annual emission reporting and recordkeeping for certain source categories, as 

well as suppliers of products that would emit greenhouse gases if released or combusted.
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Regulation Description

Fuel Spills, Spill Prevention, Response Plans, and Remediation

30 CFR 254 Oil Spill Response Requirements for facilities located Seaward of the Co

Requirements for submitting an oil spill response plan.

32 CFR 202 Restoration Advisory Boards (R

RABs provide advice and recommendations regarding environmental restoration to DoD. DoD has 

established RABs at over 200 installations and formerly used defense sites (FUDS) that have environmental 

restoration programs for cleanup of contaminated sites. The purpose of the RAB is to facilitate public 

participation in restoration activities at operating and closing installations.

33 CFR 153 U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Requirements for Control of Pollution by Oil and Hazardous

Discharge Remov

Subpart B requires notification of the National Response Center (NRC) if oil is spilled in harmful quantities 

(notifying the NRC results in notifying the USCG and EPA).

Subpart C requires that spilled oil be cleaned up.

33 CFR 154 USCG Requirements for Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous Materia

Establishes Emergency Response Plan requirements for marine transportation-related facilities (MTR) 

transferring oil to and from vessels. Also includes regulations for oil pollution prevention operations 

manual (OPPOM). This includes a facility response plan exercise as discussed in the National Preparedness 

for Response Exercise Program (PREP).

33 CFR 156 USCG Oil and Hazardous Materials Transfer Op

Gives specific instructions on how to transfer oil from a facility to a vessel or a vessel to a facility.

40 CFR 110 EPA Regulations on Discharge

Prohibits the discharge of oil into navigable water or into other waters of the U.S. that violates applicable 

water quality standards, causes a sheen or discoloration on the surface, or causes a sludge or emulsion 

beneath the surface. Notice of discharge must be given to the NRC.

40 CFR 112 EPA Oil Pollution Preventi

Establishes procedures and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan requirements for 

preventing spills from underground and aboveground storage tanks. Includes additional requirements for 

Facility Response Plans (FRPs) for responding to spills from underground and aboveground storage tanks. 

FRPs are required for only for certain oil storage locations.

40 CFR 300 EPA National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (National Contingen

NCP) Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 

of 1980

Provides organizational structure and procedures for preparing for and responding to discharges of oil and 

releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants.

40 CFR 302 EPA Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification Requirements for Hazardous S

Lists hazardous substances and their respective reportable quantities. Report any release equal to or over 

this amount in any 24-hour period to the NRC. Note that hazardous substances listed in this regulation 

change occasionally.

40 CFR 312 Innocent Landowners, Standards for Conducting All Appropriate Inq

Prescribes standards and practices needed to evaluate parcels of land prior to purchase to meet the 

innocent landowner standards and liability protection under CERCLA 101(35).

49 CFR 130 Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulation on Oil Spill Prevention and R

Prescribes prevention, containment, and response planning for transportation of oil by motor vehicle and 

railcars.
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Regulation Description

49 CFR 17 DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations, General Information, Regulations, and D

The DOT Hazardous Materials regulations address pretransportation functions and transportation 

requirements. Discuss the applicability of DOT hazardous materials regulations to specific functions and 

activities, including hazardous materials loading and unloading operations and storage of hazardous 

materials during transportation. Define “storage incidental to movement” of a hazardous material 

in commerce. Storage “incidental to movement” includes temporary storage at a terminal where the 

hazardous material is to be transferred from one transport vehicle to another.

These regulations also address how to report incidents during shipment.

49 CFR 17 DOT Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Material Communications, E

Response Information, and Training Requirem

Addresses a variety of miscellaneous issues associated with transporting hazardous materials.

49 CFR 1

Subpart

DOT Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Infor

Discusses the emergency response information the shipper must provide to the transporter. The shipper is 

the person offering the hazardous material for transportation.

49 CFR 1

Subpart 

DOT Hazardous Materials Trai

Discusses the training required for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) employees, including HAZMAT 

employees who work for the shipper and affect the hazardous material to be shipped.

49 CFR 17

Subpart

DOT Hazardous Materials Security 

Discusses the security plan requirements for a subgroup of hazardous materials (e.g., anything that must 

be placarded). A security plan must be developed by the shipper.

49 CFR 17 DOT Shippers − General Requirements for Shipments an

Addresses the requirements for preparing hazardous materials for shipment by air highway, rail, or water, 

or any combination thereof.

49 CFR 19 DOT Response Plan for Onshore 

Prepare plans for responding to spills from onshore pipelines that extend beyond your property and are 

used to receive or transport oil to and from your property.

49 CFR 195 Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pip

Specifies requirements for transportation of petroleum, petroleum product, and anhydrous ammonia and 

liquids by interstate pipeline. Includes annual reporting, spill reporting, design, construction, and operation 

and maintenance requirements.

Hazardous Waste, Universal Waste, and Used Oil

40 CFR 254 Prior notice of citizen su

Authorizes suit by any person to enforce the Solid Waste Disposal Act where violation may occur.

40 CFR 260 EPA General Regulations for Hazardous Waste Mana

Describes general rules for hazardous waste management and procedures for variances.

40 CFR 261 EPA Regulations for Identifying Hazardous

Defines solid waste, hazardous waste, and excluded materials. Gives requirements for recyclable materials. 

Gives criteria for identifying the characteristics of hazardous wastes—ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, 

and toxicity. Lists hazardous wastes and sampling and analysis methods.

40 CFR 262 EPA Regulations for Hazardous Waste Gene

Addresses requirements for very small quantity generators (VSQGs), small quantity generators (SQGs), 

and large quantity generators (LQGs). Includes accumulation, manifest, pretransport, recordkeeping, and 

reporting requirements for SQGs and LQGs. Also includes emergency preparedness for SQGs and RCRA 

Contingency Plan requirements for LQGs.

40 CFR 263 EPA Standards Applicable to Hazardous Waste Transp

Establishes standards that apply to persons transporting hazardous waste within the U.S.
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40 CFR 264 EPA Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Fa

Identifies the requirements for permitted treatment, storage, disposal and recycle facilities (TSDRFs).

40 CFR 265 EPA Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste 

Identifies the requirements for interim status TSDRFs.

40 CFR 267 EPA Standards for Owners/Operators Operating Under a Standard

Provides standardized permit requirements for hazardous waste TSDRFs.

40 CFR 268 Land Disposal Restric

Identifies hazardous wastes that are restricted and prohibited from land disposal. Defines those 

circumstances under which an otherwise prohibited waste may continue to be land disposed (e.g., the 

treatment standards that a hazardous waste must meet prior to being land disposed).

40 CFR 270 EPA’s Permit P

Describes overview of the permit program and provides specific inclusions and exclusions for obtaining a 

permit.

40 CFR 272 Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Prog

Describes authorities granted to each state for their hazardous waste program.

40 CFR 273 EPA Standards for Universal Waste Mana

Establishes requirements for the storage, transport, recycling, and disposal of batteries, pesticides, mercurycontaining equipment, and lamps. States often have additional items on their state-specific universal 

wastes list, such as aerosol cans, cathode ray tubes (CRTs), and electronic equipment.

40 CFR 279 EPA Standards for the Management of U

Establishes requirements for the storage, transport, recycling, and disposal of used oil.

40 CFR 761 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, a

Prohibition

Describes when PCBs are banned, how remaining PCBs should be handled, and includes the PCB Spill 

Cleanup Policy.

OSHA and NFPA Requirements

29 CFR 1910.106 Occupational Safety and Health Standards − Flammable and Combustible 

Establishes standards for managing flammable and combustible liquids, including design of drainage 

system and diked areas and management of wastes.

29 CFR 1910.120 Occupational Safety and Health Standards − Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency 

Establishes performance, medical monitoring, and training standards that apply to workers responding 

to hazardous materials spills, managing hazardous waste in an RCRA-permitted facility, or performing 

hazardous waste site cleanup.

29 CFR 1910.1200 Occupational Safety and Health Standards − Hazard Communic

Establishes performance and training standards to guarantee that all workers have information on the 

hazardous chemicals in their workplace and know how to protect themselves from adverse effects. As of 

May 25, 2012, this regulation has been updated to reflect the requirements of the Global Harmonization 

System. The primary change for most employers is that MSDSs will be reformatted and designated as 

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Workplace training needs to be updated accordingly by December 1, 2013.

NFPA 30 National Fire Protection Association − Flammable and Combustible Liqu

Establishes codes for the storage, handling, and use of flammable and combustible liquids, including waste 

liquids.
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Regulation Description

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) (SARA Title III) Reporting

40 CFR 355 EPA Emergency Planning and Notif

Lists threshold planning quantities (TPQs) for extremely hazardous substances (EHSs). Requires facilities 

with an EHS in an amount equal to or greater than the TPQ to notify the appropriate state authority. 

Requires notification of a release of a reportable quantity of EHS to the community emergency coordinator 

for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and the State Emergency Response Commission 

(SERC).

40 CFR 370 EPA Hazardous Chemical Repo

Requires that an SDS for each hazardous chemical present at a facility or a list of these chemicals be 

submitted to the state and local authority and to the community fire department. Requires that an 

inventory of hazardous chemicals above certain volumes at a facility be submitted annually to the state 

and local authority and to the community fire department (known as Tier II reporting).

40 CFR 372 EPA Toxic Chemical Release Re

Requires certain facilities to report the quantities of listed toxic chemicals released into the environment, 

transferred to other locations, recycled, treated, or burned for energy recovery. Requires that records of 

reports (Form A or Form R) be kept for 3 years. Lists types of facilities covered, toxic chemicals, and threshold 

amounts. EPA and the state must be notified of an accidental toxic chemical release.

Reporting Hazardous Substance Activity When Selling or Transfering Federal Real Property

40 CFR 373 EPA Reporting Hazardous Substance Activity When Selling or Transferring Federal Re

A notice must be given to the future owner of the property if hazardous substances have been stored on 

the property for more than 1 year and in quantities greater than or equal to 1,000 pounds or the applicable 

CERCLA reportable quantity.

Tanks and Associated Piping

40 CFR 280 EPA Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Oper

Underground Storage Tanks 

Describes UST design, construction, and installation specifications for new and existing USTs. Also describes 

operating, release detection, notification, and closure requirements.

40 CFR 282 Approved Underground Storage Tank Pr

Lists the state and territories with UST programs approved in accordance with 40 CFR 281.

49 CFR 19 DOT Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by 

Describes design, inspection, pressure testing, construction, and maintenance requirements for pipelines 

carrying hazardous liquids. Also requires annual reporting and written public awareness programs.

Wastewater and Stormwater Discharges

40 CFR 116 EPA Regulations on Designation of Hazardous Substances Under the Federal Water Pollutio

Act (FWPC

Lists hazardous substances under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

40 CFR 117 EPA Regulations on Determination of Reportable Quantities for Hazardous Su

Lists reportable quantities for hazardous substances. Discharges of amounts equal to or greater than 

the reportable quantity must be reported to the appropriate government agency. Does not apply when 

discharge is in compliance with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. 

Note that Reportable Quantities are also found in 40 CFR 302 (Designation, Reportable Quantities, and 

Notification regulations under CERCLA). 40 CFR 117.3 says that if there is a discrepancy, then the RQ in 40 

CFR 302 should be used.

40 CFR 122−124 EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pe

Describes under what conditions NPDES permits may be issued.

40 CFR 124 EPA Procedures for Decision-

Addresses permitting for RCRA, Underground Injection Control (UIC), Prevention of Significant 

Deteriorations (PSD), and NPDES.
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40 CFR 125 EPA Criteria and Standards for

Describes minimum treatments required in NPDES permits.

40 CFR 130 Water Quality Planning and Managem

Establishes policy and program requirements for water quality planning, management, and 

implementation by the states, including requiring water quality standards such as total maximum daily 

loads (TMDLs), monitoring, control measures (for example, issuing permits, building publicly owned 

treatment works [POTWs], and requiring best management practices [BMPs]).

40 CFR 136 Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pol

Establishes procedures to be used to perform the measurements whenever a waste constituent is measured 

for NPDES permits or other CWA-required analyses.

40 CFR 403 EPA Pretreatment Sta

Prevents introduction of pollutants into POTWs.

Pollution Prevention

40 CFR 246 Source Separation for Materials Recovery Guid

Delineates minimum actions for federal agencies for the recovery of resources from solid waste through 

source separation. If the agency chooses not to follow the guidelines, it must justify this decision and 

address certain items.

40 CFR 247 Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products Containing Recovered Mat

Applies to all federal agencies that may purchase $10,000 or more of the specified items in fiscal year. EPA 

has designated 64 items so far that must have recovered materials content.

Environmental Planning

40 CFR 1500−1506 National Environmental Policy Act of

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) promotes protecting the environment and established 

the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. NEPA also set up procedural requirements for 

environmental reviews prior to federal actions.

32 CFR 989 Environmental Impact Analysis Proces

The regulation contains the Air Force EIAP process for compliance with NEPA and EO 12114, Environmental 

Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions. EIAP provides procedures for environmental impact analysis both 

within the U.S. and abroad.

32 CFR 651 Environmental Analysis of Army Actions (AR 20

This regulation implements NEPA for the Army and sets forth the Army’s policies and responsibilities for the 

early integration of environmental considerations into planning and decision making.

32 CFR 775 Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Pol

The NEPA compliance policies and responsibilities set out in this regulation apply to the Office of the 

Secretary of the Navy and Navy and Marine Corps commands, operating forces, shore establishments, and 

reserve components.

This part is limited to the actions of these elements with environmental effects in the U.S., its territories, and 

possessions.

Presidential Orders (Executive Orders)

EO 11514 Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Qu

March 5, 1970 (as modified by O 11991 Relating to Protection and Enhancement of Environm

Quality May 24, 1977)

Directs the federal government to provide leadership in protecting and enhancing the quality of the 

nation’s environment to sustain and enrich human life. To implement the EO, federal agencies must initiate 

measures needed to direct their policies, plans, and programs to meet national environmental goals.
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Regulation Description

EO 11988 Floodplain Manageme

May 24, 1977

Directs federal agencies to provide leadership and take action to reduce the risk of flood loss, to minimize 

the impact of floods on human safety, health, and welfare, and to restore and preserve the natural and 

beneficial values served by floodplains in carrying out their responsibilities. Under the EO, federal agencies 

must avoid, to the extent possible, long- and short-term adverse impacts associated with the occupancy 

and modification of floodplains.

EO 11990 Protection of Wetlan

May 24, 1977

Requires federal agencies to provide leadership and take action to minimize the destruction, loss, or 

degradation of wetlands. It also requires agencies to preserve and enhance the natural beneficial values of 

wetlands when conducting construction and improvements, including but not limited to water and related 

land resources planning, regulation, and licensing activities.

EO 12114 Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Act

January 4, 1979

Requires that a federal agency taking major actions having significant effects on the environment outside 

the geographical borders of the U.S and its territories and possessions have procedures similar to NEPA for 

consideration in making decisions concerning such actions.

EO 12372 Intergovernmental Review of Federal Pr

July 14, 1982 (as modified by O 12416 Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, April 8,

Promotes intergovernmental partnership and strengthens federalism by relying on state and local 

processes for the coordination and review of proposed federal financial assistance and direct federal 

development. The EO allows each state to designate an entity to perform this function.

EO 12898 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-i

Population

February 11, 199

Federal environmental justice policy, based on EO 12898, requires agencies to incorporate into NEPA 

documents an analysis of the environmental effects of their proposed programs on minorities and lowincome populations and communities. Environmental justice is defined by the EPA as the “fair treatment 

and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect 

to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.”

EO 13045 Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety

April 21, 1997

Directs each federal agency to ensure that its policies, programs, activities, and standards address 

disproportionate risks to children that result from environmental health risks or safety risks.

EO 13186 Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory 

January 10, 2001

Directs federal departments and agencies to take certain actions to further implement the Migratory Bird 

Treaty Act. Specifically, the EO directs federal agencies whose direct activities will likely result in the “take” 

of migratory birds, to develop and implement a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fish and Wildlife 

Service that promotes conservation of bird populations.

EO 13834 Efficient Federal Opera

May 17, 2018

Establishes that agencies meet such statutory requirements in a manner that increases efficiency, optimizes 

performance, eliminates unnecessary use of resources, and protects the environment.

DoD Directives

DoD Manual 4140.25

Volume 8

DoD Management of energy Commodities: Energy Commodity Infrastructure Opera

This volume assigns responsibilities and establishes procedures for the acquisition and management of 

energy commodity infrastructure, which includes facilities and equipment necessary to support the storage 

and distribution of Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF) energy commodities and designated Defense 

fuel support points (DFSPs) for the DoD.
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Regulation Description

DoD Dir. 4715.1E Environment, Safety, and Occupational Hea

Establishes DoD policies on ESOH to sustain and improve DOD’s mission, including the implementation of 

ESOH management systems.

DoD Dir. 6050.07 Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Department of Defense 

Provides policy for DoD officially to be informed and take account of environmental considerations when 

authorizing or approving certain major federal actions that do significant harm to the environment of 

places outside the United States.

DoD Inst. 4715.02 Regional Environmental Coordin

Procedures and responsibilities for establishing regional environmental coordination for DoD Components.

DoD Inst. 4715.03 Natural Resources Conservation P

Implements policy, assigns responsibility, and defines procedures for the integrated management of 

natural and cultural resources on DOD property.

DoD Inst. 4715.4 Pollution Preve

Implements policy, assigns responsibility, and establishes procedures for conducting pollution prevention 

programs.

DoD Inst. 4715.05 Management of Environmental Compliance at Overseas Install

Implements policy, assigns responsibility, and establishes procedures for establishing environmental 

compliance standards to protect human health and the environment at DOD installations in foreign 

countries.

DoD Inst. 4715.06 Environmental Compli

Implements policy, assigns responsibility, and establishes procedures for complying with EOs and federal 

and state regulations.

DoD Inst. 4715.07 Defense Environmental Restoration Pro

Implements policy, assigns responsibility, and establishes procedures for conducting the DERP.

DoD Inst. 4715.9 Environmental Planning and Ana

Implements policy and assigns responsibilities for integration of environmental considerations into DoD 

activity and operational planning.

DoD Inst. 4715.15 Environmental Quality S

Implements structured and documented data quality systems to improve the planning, collection, 

management, and use of environmental data.

DoD Inst. 4715.17 Environmental Management Sy

Assigns responsibilities and prescribes procedures for achieving conformance with EMSs pursuant to EO 

13834.

Air Force

AFI 21−124 Oil Analysis Pro

Provides procedural guidance and assigns responsibility for managing the Air Force Oil Analysis Program 

(OAP) and for participating in the Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP).

AFI 21−131 Joint Oil Analysis Pro

Describes policies, goals, and objectives of the JOAP. The JOAP’s purpose is to support Army, Navy, and Air 

Force customers through the strategic location of laboratories and standardization of procedures.

AFI 23−201 Fuels Managem

Provides managers with policies and procedures for fuels operations, including issue, quality control, and 

account for aviation fuels, ground fuels, cryogenic fluids, and missile propellants.

AFI 23−204 Organizational Fuel 

Provides guidelines and procedures for establishing and operating organizational fuel tanks, of which 

there are three types: support, issue and portable. 
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AFJMAN 23−209 Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materi

Establishes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the receipt, storage, and handling of hazardous 

materials and wastes.

AFPAM 23−221 Fuels Logistics Pla

Establishes basic guidance for planning and executing fuel support operations, particularly at other 

than main operating bases. Identifies logistics planning factors and guidance on fuel-related products, 

equipment, and support procedures.

AFI 23−502 Recoverable Fuel and Unusable Liquid Petroleum 

Sets goals, assigns responsibilities, and provides guidance for recovering usable waste and disposing of 

waste liquid petroleum products.

AFI 32−1054 Corrosion Contr

Defines responsibilities and general requirements for the corrosion control program at major commands 

and installations, and applies to personnel involved in design, construction, acquisition, operations, and 

maintenance of real property assets and installed equipment at installations and facilities.

AFI 32−7001 Environmental Managem

Establishes the framework for an EMS at Air Force headquarters (HQ USAF), major commands (MAJCOMs), 

and installations.

AFI 32−7040 Air Quality Compliance and Resource Managem

Provides details of the Air Force Air Quality Compliance and Resource Management Program and explains 

how to assess, attain, and sustain compliance with the Clean Air Act; other federal, state, and local 

environmental regulations; Final Governing Standards or the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance 

Document; applicable international agreements; and related Department of Defense and Air Force 

directives.

AFI 32-1067 Water and Fuel Sys

Provides guidelines for managing water and wastewater systems at United States Air Force bases; 

consolidates four AFIs (AFI 32-1067, Water Systems; AFI 32-1066, Backflow Prevention Program; AFI 32-

7041, Water Quality Compliance; AFI 32-1069, Gas Supply and Distribution) and updates natural gas/liquid 

fuels system program requirements.

AFI 32−7042 Waste Manageme

Identifies compliance requirements for all solid and hazardous waste, except radioactive waste. Contains 

requirements for solid and hazardous waste characterization, training, accumulation, turn in, and disposal. 

Outlines procedures for managing disposal contracts, inspections, permits, recordkeeping, and host-tenant 

support.

AFI 32−7044 Storage Tank Environmental Compl

Identifies compliance requirements for underground and aboveground storage tanks and associated 

piping that store petroleum and hazardous substances, except hazardous waste.

AFI 32−7047 Environmental Compliance, Release, and Inspection Rep

Identifies requirements for managing and reporting enforcement actions and compliance agreements 

resulting from inspections of Air Force environmental programs by federal, state, and local regulatory 

agencies. It also applies to reporting and tracking of spills or releases.

AFI 32−7060 Interagency and Intergovernmental Coordination for Environmental Pl

Identifies federal-regional interagency and state intergovernmental roles of the Air Force Regional 

Compliance Offices. Identifies intergovernmental planning coordination at local and areawide levels.

AFI 32−7064 Integrated Natural Resources Manag

Addresses the management of natural resources on Air Force properties to comply with federal, state, and 

local standards.
B-12 Appendix B Highlights of Federal Regulations and DoD 

Regulation Description

AFI 32−7086 Hazardous Materials Manageme

Establishes procedures and standards that govern the management of HAZMAT throughout the Air 

Force. Applies to all personnel who authorize, procure, issue, use, or dispose of HAZMAT and to those who 

manage, monitor, or track any of the preceding activities.

AFI 90−1701 Energy Managem

Provides guidance on office responsibilities and the Energy Program. Establishes the cross-functional 

governance and management structure at all levels of the Air Force to execute the Energy Policy.

Army

AR 200−1 Environmental Protection and Enhance

Clarifies responsibilities, policies, and procedures to protect and preserve the quality of the environment 

with existing federal laws. Defines framework for the Army EMS.

AR 420−1 Army Facilities Manageme

The consolidated regulation establishes policies, criteria, and procedures for facilities engineering 

responsibilities. Chapter 22 addresses the “Army Energy and Water Management Program,” including 

energy and water audits, conservation, metering, management, and reporting. Chapter 23 titled “Utility 

Services” addresses non-hazardous waste, water supply, wastewater, and petroleum product storage, 

distribution, and dispensing systems.

AR 700−132 Joint Oil Analysis Prog

Describes policies, goals, and objectives of the JOAP. The JOAP’s purpose is to support Army, Navy, and Air 

Force customers through the strategic location of laboratories and standardization of procedures.

AR 700−141 Hazardous Material Information Resource Sy

Provides policy and procedures for Army input to and use of the DoD Hazardous Materials Information 

System. It gives instructions for obtaining and processing SDSs and Hazard Communication Standards 

compliant labeling.

FM 3−34.

Field Manua

Environmental Consideration

This manual serves as a guide to aid planners in identifying environmentally related issues as they pertain 

to operations and enables them to integrate these issues into the operations process.

FM 10−67−1 Concepts and Equipment of Petroleum Operat

Guide for commanders, staff officers, supervisors, and other personnel concerned with petroleum 

concepts, equipment, and operations. Describes general considerations of petroleum operations including 

environmental protection, safety, and accountability; bulk petroleum distribution systems; petroleum 

handling equipment; and Class III supply point operations.

Marine Corps

MCO 5090.2 Environmental Compliance and Protection Pro

Provides guidance and instruction to Marine Corps installations enabling them to meet stringent 

environmental legislation and increasing pressure by regulatory agencies at the federal, state, and 

local levels. Includes information on environmental compliance evaluation program, funding, training, 

air quality, emergency planning and response, historical and archaeological resources, hazardous 

waste management, installation restoration program, natural resources management, NEPA, noise 

management, pesticide pollution prevention, pollution prevention, drinking water systems and water 

conservation, solid waste management and resource recovery, USTs, PCBs management, and water quality 

management.

MCO 4450.12A Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materia

Establishes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the receipt, storage, and handling of hazardous 

materials and wastes.
Appendix B Highlights of Federal Regulations and DoD Guide

Regulation Description

Navy

NAVSUP PUB 573 Storage and Handling of Hazardous Ma

Establishes policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the receipt, storage, and handling of hazardous 

materials and wastes.

NAVSUP PUB 558 (rev 1) Fuel Management

Provides petroleum managers and operators with the necessary guidelines, general knowledge, and 

references to operate and maintain petroleum facilities. Provides an overall understanding of petroleum 

receipt, storage, issue, and maintenance procedures.

UFC−3−460−

Unified Facilities Co

Petroleum Fuel Facilit

Provides guidance on the planning, engineering, and design of liquid fueling and dispensing facilities; 

liquefied petroleum gas facilities; and compressed natural gas facilities. Also provides guidance on the 

rehabilitation, deactivation, or closure of fueling facilities. Used by all military branches.

UFC−3−460−03 O&M: Maintenance of Petroleum Sy

Provides guidance for base and command liquid fuels maintenance personnel with guide procedures for 

field maintenance of permanently installed Air Force-owned, -leased, or -controlled petroleum storage and 

dispensing systems.

UFC−3−5701-01 Foreign Voltages and Frequencies Guide, With Change 2 (Cathodic Prote

Provides general criteria for the design of galvanic and impressed current cathodic protection systems to 

prevent corrosion of tanks and piping.

OPNAV M-5090.1 Environmental Readiness Program 

Discusses requirements, delineates responsibilities, and issues policy for managing the environment and 

cultural and natural resources for all Navy ships and shore operations. Addresses pollution prevention, 

EMS, air, water, waste and oil management, as well as spill preparedness and response.

SECNAVINST 5090.6B Environmental Planning for Department of the N

Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the evaluation of environmental effects from continuing 

and future Navy actions.

SECNAVINST 5090.7B Access to Ship and Shore Facilities, and Release of Information Regarding

Issues policy regarding access by federal, state, and local officials to Department of the Navy ships and 

shore facilities in connection with oil spill planning and response and policy regarding the release of 

information concerning oil spills from Department of the Navy ships and shore facilities.

SECNAVINST 5090.8B Policy for Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, and Cultural Reso

Policy is to fully comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; applicable 

EOs; applicable environmental requirements issued in accordance with references (a) through (g); and 

applicable international agreements. The Department of the Navy will also achieve and maintain 

compliance through pollution prevention measures wherever practicable.

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA Energy P-40, Aug

12, 2015

Fuel Spill/Leak/ Release Repo

Instructions and responsibilities for Defense Fuel Support Points relative to reporting and documenting any 

discharged, leaked, or spilled petroleum.

DLAI 4102 Environmental Compli

Establishes agency-wide policy and directives for maintaining compliance with all environmental laws, 

regulations, directives, EOs, international treaties and standards, and other controlling legal authorities.

DLAI 4106 Environmental Tra

The workforce agency-wide must receive training needed to fulfill environmental responsibilities and 

to comply with environmental training requirements established by the EPA, DOT, Nuclear Regulatory 

Commission, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as related to HAZMAT and 

hazardous wastes and requirements established by EO 13834.
B-14 Appendix B Highlights of Federal Regulations and DoD 

Regulation Description

DLAI 4112 Pollution Prevention and Green Proc

Provide pollution prevention policy and guidance and promotes the use of environmentally advantageous 

(green) products and services for DLA programs.

DLAR 1000.22 Environmental Consideration in Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Implements the NEPA by establishing DLA policy and responsibilities for the early integration of 

environmental considerations into planning and decision-making.

DLAI 4145.11 Storage and Handling of Hazardous Mater

 Establishes uniform procedures for the receipt, storage, and handling of hazardous materials and wastes 

by DoD components, installations, and activities.