32 C.F.R. § 650.5 Policy.
Title 32 - National Defense
(a) All Department of Defense agencies are required to— (1) Comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act and all other Federal environmental laws, executive orders, and regulations. (2) Demonstrate leadership in environmental pollution abatement and enhancement of the environment consistent with the security interests of the Nation. (b) The Department of the Army policy is that—(1) The achievement of environmental objectives is an integral part of the Army mission. (2) The environmental consequences of any proposed action will be considered during the planning process and will be evaluated along with the technical and economic factors in the decisionmaking process. (3) A detailed environmental impact statement will be prepared and processed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act when an environmental assessment reveals that the proposed action may significantly affect the quality of the human environment, is highly environmentally controversial, or is anticipated to evoke litigation based upon environmental issues. “Environmentally controversial” relates to cases in which substantive disagreement, real or purported, exists as to the extent, nature, or effect of the action on the environment. (4) Insofar as essential mission constraints, permit, all programs and actions will be planned, initiated, or carried out in a manner to minimize polluting or degrading the environment. (5) All activities subject to Federal, State, or local regulation will be conducted in accordance with applicable standards and monitored to insure compliance with such standards. (6) All material and energy resources will be procured and used in a manner that will minimize the emission of pollutants and the production of wastes in keeping with the national policies for energy conservation. Wastes generated will be reprocessed or reclaimed for other productive uses to the maximum extent practicable. (7) An understanding of the urgent need to preserve and restore the natural environment and to conserve material resources and an appreciation of the Army's support of the environmental protection effort will be fostered throughout the Army. Initiative, leadership, and cooperation in achieving these environmental objectives are encouraged of all personnel. (8) Commanders will cooperate, to the extent practicable, in beneficial community environmental action programs. (9) Historic and cultural sites, structures, and objects under Army jurisdiction will be preserved, restored, and maintained for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. (10) An integrated, multiuse, natural resources, land management program will be conducted for forests and woodlands, fish and wildlife, open space, soil, water, vegetation, outdoor recreation, natural beauty, and increased public access and nonconsumptive utilization on lands under Army jurisdiction within the provisions of AR 405–80 and AR 420–74. (c) At locations outside the United States, Department of the Army activities will comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act as set forth in subpart B of this part and conform at all times to the environmental quality standards of the host country, international agreements, and Status of Forces Agreements. The provisions of this regulation will be used, to the extent applicable, in fulfilling environmental protection requirements in overseas locations. (d) When, in the interest of national defense, it is not considered practicable to comply with the foregoing policies, the matter will be referred with full particulars to HQDA (DAEN-ZCE), WASH DC 20310.
Title 32: National Defense
PART 650—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT (AR 200–1)
Subpart A—General
§ 650.5 Policy.
