BOP Program Statement 1605.01 § 1

 Provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and inmates to work and live.

 Provide oversight and examination of environmental issues.

 Develop strategies to manage the impact of environmental regulations and standards

affecting the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau).

 Ensure Bureau institutions comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations;

applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); and applicable Executive Orders.

 Promote energy conservation, reduction in waste streams, water consumption, and

environmental emissions by using environmentally friendly products, and educating staff and

inmates regarding the need to protect the environment.

 Take a proactive role as an agency recognized for environmental awareness by implementing

specific policies, procedures, programs, and activities at all Bureau-owned or -operated

facilities. Institutions, UNICOR operations, and Central and Regional offices will implement

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these policies and procedures, and initiate programs and activities specific to their location

and operations.

The National Environmental Protection Section provides environmental guidance, regulatory

interpretation, environmental training, and regulatory compliance audits for the Bureau and all

Bureau-owned or -operated institutions.

The scope of this program statement is limited to environmental protection requirements dealing

with environmental compliance, environmental protection, institution security, and responses to

spills and similar emergencies.

This program statement applies to Bureau-owned or -operated institutions and UNICOR

operations at Bureau institutions.

a. Program Objectives.

 Ensure the proper management and disposal of hazardous waste.

 Report unsafe, unhealthy, or environmentally detrimental conditions to staff or inmates.

 Conduct the investigation and correction of unsafe, unhealthy, or environmentally

detrimental conditions, as appropriate.

 Ensure regular environmental compliance inspections/audits are conducted, as specified

in this program statement.

 Continual improvement in energy conservation, solid waste reduction, recycling,

environmentally friendly product use, prevention of pollution, and water and energy

conservation practices.

 Reduce institutions’ negative environmental impact.

 Identify, develop, initiate, and maintain environmental training programs.

b. Institution Supplement. None.