Direct Testimony of Thomas M. Hildebrand - Consumer Advocate ...

V. Training
E 0 13423. sec 3(c), excespted In implemennng rhe pol’~cj~ ser forth In secrm I
ofthis order the liead qf each agency shall.
Establish w rrhn rhe agency program for (I) environmental mnmgernent
training
A. Reauired Training
Each agent!' shall ensure that all personnel n.hose actions are affected b) the E.O. recei1 e
initial awareness trainin,o as well as necessary refresher training on the goals of the E 0
and any related instructions. including the environmental impacts of the employees‘
actions.
The interagency a.orkgroups shall discuss training needs and del-elop guidance on
training. as appropriate.
B. Scone and Sources
Each agency shall provide environmental management training to its employees. Each
agency shall identifc. the specific training needs of individual emplo),ees, u-hich shall be a
function of operations and responsibilities related to the EO. goals and other legal
requirements. The training shall address the role of indiyidual employees in ensuring the
asency pursues the policy, goals, and objectives set forth in the E.O. and emphasize the
benefit of improved environmental: enera: and transportation management to the
mission of the organization. Training shall be provided to employees and others, such as
contractors. as appropriate, at all le\-els: and repeated as necessan to ensure improl-ed
awareness.
Training can be, but is not limited to, agency-developed training, training proi;ided by a
third pam such as a contractor or non-profit organization. trainins provided by another
agency. Defense Acquisition University or Federal Acquisition Institute courses. or
educational sessions provided during relevant conferences such as the annual Federal
environmental symposium, annual GSA Expo, DoD‘s annual Joint Services
Eni;ironmental Management conference, FedFleet, or the annual EnerE conference.
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