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EMS and associated implementation activities. In June 2009, DOE conducted an external validation audit
and concluded “that Isotek Systems, LLC (Isotek) has implemented an Environmental Management
System (EMS) that is consistent with the requirements of DOE Order 450 .l A, Environmental Protection
Program.”
5.2.1 UT-Battelle EMS
The UT-Battelle EMS is a fully integrated set of environmental management services for UT-Battelle
activities and facilities. Services include pollution prevention, waste management, effluent management,
regulatory review, reporting, permitting, and other environmental management programs. Through the
UT-Battelle Standards-Based Management System (SBMS), the EMS establishes the environmental
policy and translates environmental laws, applicable DOE orders, and other requirements into Laboratorywide
subject area documents (procedures and guidelines). SBMS information is based on an evaluation of
external requirements (i.e., directives and federal, state, and local laws), corporate policies, and best
management practices that have been determined applicable to UT-Battelle operations and processes.
Through environmental protection officers/environmental compliance representatives, and waste service
representatives, the EMS assists the line organizations in identifying and addressing environmental issues
in accordance with the SBMS requirements.
5.2.1.1 Integration with ISMS
The UT-Battelle EMS and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) are integrated to provide a
unified strategy for the management of resources; the control and attenuation of risks; and the
establishment and achievement of the organization's environment, safety, and health goals. ISMS and
EMS both strive for continual improvement through “plan-do-check-act” cycles. Under ISMS, the term
“safety” also encompasses environmental safety and health, including pollution prevention, waste
minimization, and resource conservation. Therefore, the guiding principles and core functions in ISMS
apply both to the protection of the environment and to safety. Figure 5.3 depicts the relationship between
EMS and ISMS.
The UT-Battelle EMS is consistent with
ISMS and includes the following elements:
• environmental policy;
• planning;
• legal and other requirements;
• objectives, targets, and programs;
• implementation and operation;
• resources, roles, responsibility, and authority;
• competence, training, and awareness;
• communication;
• documentation;
• control of documents;
• operational control;
• emergency preparedness and response;
• checking;
• monitoring and measurement;
• evaluation of compliance;
• nonconformity, corrective action, and
preventative action;
• control of records;
• internal audit; and
• management review.
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Fig. 5.3. The relationship between the
UT-Battelle Environmental Management
System and the Integrated Safety Management
System.