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Gauging Our EHS Sustainability Performance
Amtrak EHS Annual Report 2010 | 37
The core programs of the EMS include a comprehensive environmental
compliance auditing program; guidance documents and standard operating
procedures for facility environmental management and pollution prevention;
communications and training programs; and an Environmental Information System
(EIS).
Amtrak’s EMS provides two layers of environmental oversight. Senior-level
oversight is provided by the Environmental Executive Oversight Committee
(EEOC). The committee is co-chaired by the Vice President, Environmental Health
and Safety, and the General Counsel. The EEOC meets once every quarter to
review critical environmental issues associated with Amtrak’s operations and the
future direction of environmental programs. The second layer of oversight is
provided by Amtrak’s EMS Steering Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team made
up of senior departmental managers who work together to develop goals and
strategies for environmental compliance and sustainability programs and to
recommend actions to the EEOC. The EMS Steering Team meets monthly.
In 2010, the EMS Steering Team supported Amtrak’s participation in the American
Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Sustainability Commitment, and
worked on actions to achieve company goals in the areas of energy efficiency;
diesel fuel usage and emissions; comprehensive inventories of greenhouse gases,
energy, water and waste; and recycling programs.
Policy and Procedures Update
In 2010, two major revisions were completed:
The Amtrak Environmental Policy was signed and reissued by President
and CEO Joseph Boardman following review and input by the members of
his Executive Committee and the EEOC. The policy continues to
emphasize the themes of compliance, stewardship, and leadership, and
includes commitment to continuous improvement. The revised policy
specifically addresses Amtrak’s commitment to fuel and energy efficiency
and lower emissions.
A new environmental standard operating procedure for oil tank management
was developed and issued with an effective date of March 10, 2010. The
procedure is based on regulatory requirements and industry standards for
the operation and maintenance of tanks containing fuels and oils. The final
procedure was reviewed and approved by each Amtrak operating
department—Engineering, Mechanical, and Transportation—and by the
EHS department.