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N3B Environmental Policy Statement

N3B’s Environmental Policy is implemented by adhering to the following principles: compliance,
stewardship, communication and continuous improvement.

Compliance

N3B will:

• • Conform to the requirements described in Department of Energy Order 436.1, Departmental Sustainability.
  • Identify all applicable laws and regulations and will implement programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Protect unique natural, biological and cultural  resources associated with Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract mission execution.

Stewardship

N3B will:

• • Seek opportunities, beyond compliance requirements, for reducing potential environmental impacts.
  • Use management systems and develop procedures specifically designed to prevent activities or conditions that pose a potential threat to human health or the environment.
  • Seek opportunities to minimize risk, protect employees and the community, protect natural resources and minimize waste.
  • Establish processes to ensure preparedness and responses to minimize potential impacts to public health and the environment during emergencies.

Communication

N3B will:

• • Communicate this policy to all N3B employees and subcontractor employees working on the project.
  • Establish a process to seek employee input and integrate environmental objectives across the organization.

Continuous Improvement

N3B will:

• • Establish annual environmental objectives and environmental targets in support of environmental sustainability and stewardship.
  • Measure progress toward meeting objectives and communicating performance across the organization.
  • Assess the Environmental Management System at least annually.
  • Seek input and feedback internally and from our customer, and identify opportunities to improve N3B’s adherence to these principles.