Environmental News

4/1/2024 - April Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

3/1/2024 - Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan
The Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan has been added to the Environmental Plans section under the Env. Docs tab.

11/28/2023 - USAACE Form 251 Record of Environmental Consideration has been updated!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

11/8/2023 - Stormwater BMP Plan
The Stormwater BMP Plan has been added to the Environmental Plans section under the Env. Docs tab.

10/16/2023 - Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan
The Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan has been added to the Environmental Plans section under the Env. Docs tab.

10/2/2023 - October Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

8/31/2023 - New Recycling Brochure!
New Recycling Brochure is located under Environmental Posters and Brochures in the Env. Docs tab.

8/29/2023 - Asbestos Management Plan
The Asbestos Management Plan has been added to the Environmental Plans section under the Env. Docs tab.

8/29/2023 - Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan
The Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan has been added to the Environmental Plans section under the Env. Docs tab.

8/25/2023 - Updated GC Policy Memos!
New GC Policy Memos are located under Environmental Policy in the Env. Docs tab.

8/10/2023 - August Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

7/31/2023 - FY24 Environmental Training Schedule and Registration
Please view the environmental training schedule to register for courses offered quarterly throughout fiscal year 2024.
Remember that EO, 90-Day HWCAA, HWSAA, and SPCC training must be repeated annually. View the schedul...

4/26/2023 - Updated USAACE Forms and Work Instructions Posted!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

3/28/2023 - April Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

2/20/2023 - USAACE Form 2745 Stormwater Outfall Inspection Checklist has been updated!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

1/27/2023 - Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan
The Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan has been added to the Environmental Plans section under the Env. Docs tab.

1/23/2023 - USAACE Form 2719 Site Specific Spill Plan has been updated!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

1/6/2023 - January Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

12/23/2022 - New USAACE Forms Posted!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

12/23/2022 - Updated Environmental Work Instructions!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

10/5/2022 - Refresher DoD Hazardous Materials/Waste Handler Course Posted!
This one day refresher course on 08 MAR 2023 (0730 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste and who hav...

9/30/2022 - October Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

8/15/2022 - USACCE Form 2709 Recycling Center Weekly Inspection Log has been updated!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

8/11/2022 - ENV-WA002 Soil Stockpiling and Borrow Pit Use has been updated!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

8/8/2022 - Updated Environmental Work Instructions!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

8/3/2022 - DoD Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handler Course (Initial) Posted!
This three day initial course on 16 NOV 2022 - 18 NOV 2022 (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or was...

8/3/2022 - DoD Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handler Course (Refresher) Posted!
This one day refresher course on NOV 15 2022 (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste and who hav...

8/1/2022 - USAACE Form 2739- Asbestos Abatement Work Plan has been updated!
USAACE Form 2739-Asbestos Abatement Work Plan has been added to the Environmental Forms section under the Env. Docs tab.

8/1/2022 - FY23 Environmental Training Schedule and Registration
Please view the environmental training schedule to register for courses offered quarterly throughout fiscal year 2023.
For this fiscal year DPW Environmental will return back to in person training in Building 1121 confe...

7/27/2022 - Updated Environmental Work Instructions!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

6/28/2022 - July Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

6/9/2022 - Universal Waste Updates
Check out the new updates that have been added to the Universal Waste Management Program. They are located in the Universal Waste Management section under Programs.

6/9/2022 - Integrated Pest Management Plan
The Integrated Pest Management Plan has been added to the Environmental Plans section under the Env. Docs tab.

6/9/2022 - New Pesticide Use List
The Fort Rucker Pesticide Use List has been added to the Pest Management section under Programs.

5/25/2022 - New Link to Request for Recycling Pick Up!
You can now submit a request for recycling pick up by clicking the link `Submit a Request for Recycling Pick Up` located on the Recycling Information page under Programs.

5/12/2022 - New Recycling Brochure!
New Recycling Brochure is located under Environmental Posters and Brochures in the Env. Docs tab.

4/28/2022 - Updated GC Policy Memos!
New GC Policy Memos are located under Environmental Policy in the Env. Docs tab.

4/5/2022 - Virtual Environmental Training for April 2022
Update: Environmental Training for April 2022 has been moved to a virtual platform.

Fort Rucker DPW Environmental Compliance training scheduled for April 2022 will be provided virtually through means of PowerPoint pre...

1/3/2022 - Virtual Environmental Training for January 2022
Environmental Training for January 2022 has been moved again to a virtual platform.

Fort Rucker DPW Environmental Compliance training scheduled for January 2022 will be provided virtually through means of PowerPoint p...

11/9/2021 - Defense Hazardous Material/Waste Handling Course (Refresher) Posted!
This one day refresher course on 08 March 2021 (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste and who h...

10/4/2021 - Update: NOV21 DHWC Courses will begin 1 day earlier
Due to a schedule conflict for the instructor, the November 2021 DoD Hazardous Materials / Waste Handling initial and refresher courses will begin one day earlier than initially planned. The DHMWHC Refresher must be comp...

9/23/2021 - Updated USAACE Forms and Hazardous Waste Management Plan Posted!!
Check out the Environmental Documents folder to implement updated forms (USACCE Forms 2717, 2718, and 2719) and to review the updated Hazardous Waste Management Plan (July 2021).

8/31/2021 - Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handler Course (Initial) Posted!
This three day initial course on 16 NOV 2021 - 18 NOV 2021 (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or was...

8/31/2021 - Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handler Course (Refresher) Posted!
This one day refresher course on NOV 15 2021 (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste and who hav...

8/3/2021 - FY22 Environmental Training Schedule and Registration
Please view the environmental training schedule to register for courses offered quarterly throughout fiscal year 2022.
For this fiscal year DPW Environmental will return back to in person training in Building 1121 confe...

7/21/2021 - July Flying Green Now Published!
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

7/21/2021 - The Fort Rucker Recycling Center Received Funding!
The Fort Rucker Recycling Center (Building 9322) will continue to operate as normal, during business hours of 730 — 1530, Monday through Friday. The green (paper only) bins that have been removed from your location will ...

5/11/2021 - July 2021 Environmental Training
Fort Rucker DPW Environmental Compliance training scheduled for July 2021 will be provided virtually through means of PowerPoint presentation(s). Please be sure to sign up for required training on the Sustainable Fort Ru...

4/29/2021 - FY21 Internal EPAS Compliance Schedule!!
FY21 Internal EPAS Compliance Audit Schedule has been posted! You can find the schedule in Environmental Documents, under the Environmental Audits portion or by following https://fortrucker-env.com/documents.aspx?docID=...

4/1/2021 - New Flying Green Published!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the April Flying Green article with information about Fort Rucker`s upcoming EPAAS, the upcoming compliance training available, and updated USAACE Forms, Work Instructions,...

3/22/2021 - Updated GC Policy Memos!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

3/22/2021 - Updated Environmental Work Instructions!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms, work instructions, and GC Policy Memos.

3/8/2021 - New USAACE Forms Posted!
USAACE Form 2716, USAACE Form 2717, and USAACE Form 2729 have been updated and posted!

2/11/2021 - April 2021 Environmental Training
Fort Rucker DPW Environmental Compliance training scheduled for April 2021 will be provided virtually through means of PowerPoint presentation(s). Please be sure to sign up for required training on the Sustainable Fort R...

1/12/2021 - New Flying Green Published!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the January Flying Green article with information about Fort Rucker`s upcoming training and an article focusing on the Fort Rucker Auditing and Compliance Program.

12/16/2020 - Main Post 90-Day HWCAA Schedule Adjusted for Christmas Holidays
Due to the upcoming holidays, the Main Post 90-Day HWCAA (Bldg. 1207) schedule will be adjusted for the last two weeks of this month. It will be open from 0900 – 1130 on Wednesday, 23 and 30 December.

Normal operat...

12/2/2020 - USAACE Form 2711 SPCC Container Inspection Checklist
USAACE Form 2711 SPCC Container Inspection Checklist form has been revised and updated. Please be sure to download the revised form (02Dec2020) for SPCC container inspections. The form can be found in Environmental Docum...

10/21/2020 - January 2021 Environmental Training
Fort Rucker DPW Environmental Compliance training scheduled for January 2021 will be provided virtually through means of PowerPoint presentation(s).
Please be sure to sign up for required training on the Sustainable Fo...

9/29/2020 - Recycling Center Resumes Normal Operational Hours
The Recycling Center will return to normal operational hours effective today, 29 SEP 2020. Those will be Monday - Friday from 0730 to 1530.

9/28/2020 - DoD Hazardous Material/Waste Handler Course (Refresher)
This one day refresher course on Mar 09 2021 (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste and who hav...

9/28/2020 - DoD Hazardous Material/Waste Handler Course (Refresher)
This one day refresher course on Nov 03 2020 (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste and who hav...

9/28/2020 - DoD Hazardous Materials/Waste Handler Course (Initial)
This three day course on Nov 04 2020 through Nov 06 2020(0800 - 1600, 24 hours) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material...

7/29/2020 - October 2020 Environmental Training
Fort Rucker DPW Environmental Compliance training scheduled for October 2020 will be provided virtually through means of PowerPoint presentation(s).
Please be sure to sign up for required training on the Sustainable For...

6/11/2020 - July 2020 Environmental Training
Fort Rucker DPW Environmental Compliance training scheduled for July 2020 will be provided virtually through means of PowerPoint presentation(s).
Please be sure to sign up for required training on the Sustainable Fort R...

4/24/2020 - Recycling Center Operating Hours
Due to COVID-19, Operating Hours for the Recycling Center will be on Wednesday from 0630 to 1515. Stay safe!

3/23/2020 - CANCELLED: April Environmental Training and the FY20 Internal EPAAS
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Environmental Office has decided to cancel ALL scheduled April Environmental Training and the FY20 Internal EPAAS, which was scheduled for 20-23 APR 2020. Further guidance will be given...

3/4/2020 - DoD HM/HW Handler Course (Refresher)
DESCRIPTION: This one day course (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste. This course should be ...

11/21/2019 - New Flying Green Published!
A November edition of the Flying Green has been published. See the article for information about pre-Thanksgiving Main Paost 90-Day turn in and a special feature on white tailed dear Chronic Wasting Disease.

11/20/2019 - DoD HM/HW Handler Course (Initial)
DESCRIPTION: This three day course (0800 - 1600, 24 hours) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste. This cours...

11/19/2019 - DoD HM/HW Handler Course (Refresher)
DESCRIPTION: This one day course (0800 - 1600) should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport or manage hazardous material or waste. This course should be ...

11/13/2019 - Environmental Construction Management Training for Contractors
A 4-hour Environmental Construction Management Course for Contractors offered on 13 NOV 2019 from 0800-1200 in Bldg 1121. This course is designed to provide guidance on complying with environmental regulations while doin...

11/6/2019 - Environmental Construction Management Training for Government Personnel
A 4-hour Environmental Construction Management for government personnel offered on 6 Nov 2019 from 0800-1200 in Bldg 1121. This course is designed to provide guidance on complying with environmental regulations while ove...

7/15/2019 - New Flying Green Posted
Please see the new July Flying Green article for upcoming FY20 training dates and updated Environmental Work Instructions!

5/8/2019 - FY19 Pre-Internal EPAAS/EO Team Meeting slides are now published!
Go to the Environmental documents page and click on the "meetings" folder to review.

5/1/2019 - New Calendar Events!
The EPAAS EO Team Meeting date (8 May) and the FY19 Internal EPAAS dates (10-13 June) are now published on the calendar.

4/29/2019 - Newly signed GC Policy Memo 19-23; Involving the use of Brent products.
Please see the newly signed Reconditioned Absorbent ("Brent") Policy Memo. Located under Environmental Policy in the Env. Docs tab, as well as on the Continued Use Absorbents page!

4/19/2019 - April Flying Green now published!
Check out the new Flying Green to find out details about the upcoming EPAAS, training, and Earth Day!

2/28/2019 - New Environmental Form
USAACE Form 2742, Quarterly Inspection Corrective Actions, has been updated and is posted in the Environmental Documents folder.

1/31/2019 - January 2019 Flying Green now published
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings such as the upcoming EPAAS, training schedule, and updated hazardous waste information go to the Environmental Documents p...

1/15/2019 - Updated Environmental Work Instructions and Environmental Forms - Information involving Hazardous Waste Updates!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the updated forms and work instructions, involving ADEM hazardous waste updates.

11/9/2018 - New Flying Green Published!
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the November Flying Green article with information about changing air regulations, upcoming training, and a special Natural Resource focus article on the tricolored bat.

9/24/2018 - New Training Classes Added for November
Two new HW training classes have been added to the training calendar for November: DOD HM/HW Handler Course Initial Training and DOD HM/HW Handler Course Refresher Training. Please check out the Environmental, Education...

8/27/2018 - Public Notice – Fort Rucker Environmental Assessment for Integrated Pest Management Plan
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Army, Fort Rucker, Alabama, has prepared a Final Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for the Implementation of an Integrated Pest Man...

7/31/2018 - New Flying Green Published!
Check out the July edition of the Flying Green in the Environmental Documents folder. Read about upcoming changes in hazardous waste management, environmental training, the next EO team meeting, and to read about the la...

4/25/2018 - Public Notice for Real Property Master Plan EA
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. Army, Fort Rucker, Alabama, has
prepared a Final Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No
Significant Impact (FNSI) for the Real Property Master Plan Projects in
...

4/17/2018 - New Flying Green Published
Go to the Environmental Documents folder to see the April Flying Green article with information about compliance inspection finding trends, upcoming training, and a special Natural Resource focus article on the gopher to...

4/9/2018 - New Environmental Screening Procedures Memo published
Check out the Environmental Documents folder for the newly updated GC Policy Memo 18-20: Environmental Screening Procedures

3/13/2018 - Public Notice - Fort Rucker Environmental Assessment for the COCO Fuel Station
Notice is hereby given that the US Army, Fort Rucker, AL has prepared a Final Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Fort Rucker COCO Fuel Station in accordance with the Nati...

1/11/2018 - Updated USAACE Form 2711 SPCC Plan Container Inspection Checklist - Excel and PDF versions
Check out the Environmental Documents folder to use the newly updated USAACE Form 2711 SPCC Plan Container Inspection Checklist (Excel and PDF versions).

10/10/2017 - October Flying Green Now Published
This quarter`s Flying Green is now published. To get the most up-to-date environmental happenings, go to the Environmental Documents page and check out the Flying Green News Articles folder.

10/5/2017 - Public Notice – Fort Rucker Environmental Assessment for Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan
Notice is hereby given that the US Army, Fort Rucker, AL has prepared a Final Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a 5 year Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan in ...

10/5/2017 - October Environmental Officer Team meeting slides are now posted.
Go to the Environmental documents page and click on the "meetings" folder to review.

10/1/2017 - WELCOME TO THE NEW SUSTAINABLE FORT RUCKER WEBSITE!
Check out all the updated documents in the Environmental Documents folder and all the other improved features.