[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR650.5]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER V--DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 650--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT (AR 200-1)--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart A--General
 
Sec. 650.5  Policy.

    (a) All Department of Defense agencies are required to--
    (1) Comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy 
Act and all other Federal environmental laws, executive orders, and 
regulations.
    (2) Demonstrate leadership in environmental pollution abatement and 
enhancement of the environment consistent with the security interests of 
the Nation.
    (b) The Department of the Army policy is that--(1) The achievement 
of environmental objectives is an integral part of the Army mission.
    (2) The environmental consequences of any proposed action will be 
considered during the planning process and will be evaluated along with 
the technical and economic factors in the decisionmaking process.
    (3) A detailed environmental impact statement will be prepared and 
processed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act when 
an environmental assessment reveals that the proposed action may 
significantly affect the quality of the human environment, is highly 
environmentally controversial, or is anticipated to evoke litigation 
based upon environmental issues. ``Environmentally controversial'' 
relates to cases in which substantive disagreement, real or purported, 
exists as to the extent, nature, or effect of the action on the 
environment.
    (4) Insofar as essential mission constraints, permit, all programs 
and actions will be planned, initiated, or carried out in a manner to 
minimize polluting or degrading the environment.
    (5) All activities subject to Federal, State, or local regulation 
will be conducted in accordance with applicable standards and monitored 
to insure compliance with such standards.
    (6) All material and energy resources will be procured and used in a 
manner that will minimize the emission of pollutants and the production 
of wastes in keeping with the national policies for energy conservation. 
Wastes generated will be reprocessed or reclaimed for other productive 
uses to the maximum extent practicable.
    (7) An understanding of the urgent need to preserve and restore the 
natural environment and to conserve material resources and an 
appreciation of the Army's support of the environmental protection 
effort will be fostered throughout the Army. Initiative, leadership, and 
cooperation in achieving these environmental objectives are encouraged 
of all personnel.
    (8) Commanders will cooperate, to the extent practicable, in 
beneficial community environmental action programs.

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    (9) Historic and cultural sites, structures, and objects under Army 
jurisdiction will be preserved, restored, and maintained for the benefit 
and enjoyment of future generations.
    (10) An integrated, multiuse, natural resources, land management 
program will be conducted for forests and woodlands, fish and wildlife, 
open space, soil, water, vegetation, outdoor recreation, natural beauty, 
and increased public access and nonconsumptive utilization on lands 
under Army jurisdiction within the provisions of AR 405-80 and AR 420-
74.
    (c) At locations outside the United States, Department of the Army 
activities will comply with the requirements of the National 
Environmental Policy Act as set forth in subpart B of this part and 
conform at all times to the environmental quality standards of the host 
country, international agreements, and Status of Forces Agreements. The 
provisions of this regulation will be used, to the extent applicable, in 
fulfilling environmental protection requirements in overseas locations.
    (d) When, in the interest of national defense, it is not considered 
practicable to comply with the foregoing policies, the matter will be 
referred with full particulars to HQDA (DAEN-ZCE), WASH DC 20310.