JPR 8550.1 - Nasa

JSC Environmental Compliance
Procedural Requirements
JPR No.
8550.1A XXXX.X
Effective Date:
Johnson Space Center • Environmental Compliance Program
Expiration Date:
Expiration Date:
Page Number
3/25/2011
3/25/2016
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c. Required inspections and calibrations or other maintenance activities are performed in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations; and
d. Environmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements are defined and implemented
2.3.5.2 Prior to temporary or permanent shutdown, demolition, or decommissioning of
any process:
a. Prepare a JF1138 EPC;
b. Coordinate with the EO to determine whether environmental constraints, such as
decontamination or notification to regulatory agencies, may be available; and
c. Coordinate with the EO regarding closure requirements and support for the disposition of ISW or
wastes that may be generated, as necessary.
2.4 Planning and Associated Documentation Required by the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA)
a. NEPA requires federal agencies to incorporate environmental requirements into decision-making
for activities that could significantly affect the environment and to document and solicit public
involvement and coordination with other federal and state agencies having jurisdictional authority
for environmental compliance.
b. NEPA requirements and procedures are established at the Headquarters level through close
coordination with the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. Implementation regulations are
codified in 14 CFR 1216. NPD 8500.1 NASA Environmental Management and NPR 8580.1
Implementing The National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114 are the primary
implementing policy and guidelines that must be followed to substantiate conformance with NEPA.
c. The Environmental Office is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Administrative
Record whenever necessary to substantiate compliance with NEPA.
d. JSC Organizations affected by the need to prepare formal NEPA-required documentation will be
contacted by the Environmental Office and shall provide the resources necessary to prepare the
documentation and participate during the various stages of its development.
2.4.1 Actions Subject to Categorical Exclusions (CATEX)
2.4.1.1 Definition and Use of CATEX
To reduce the administrative burden, NASA has developed a list of project types that normally
will not result in significant adverse impacts. To meet the public disclosure requirements,
NASA has gone through the formal rule-making process and this list is published in the Code
of Federal Regulations as ―categorical exclusions‖ (CATEX).
2.4.1.2 EO Review
The EO is charged with the responsibility for reviewing JSC actions and verifying and
documenting that the use of a CATEX is appropriate.
Verify correct version before use at
http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/CDMSDocs/Centers/JSC/Home.tml.
JSC Form JF2420B (MS Word August 28, 2006) (Revised May 30, 2007)