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OMB No. 2010-0032
Expiration Date 08/30/06
2005 Performance Track Annual Performance Report

















BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration
A010028
Year 2 Annual Performance Report
Member Since 2001 (2nd Member Term)

























SECTION A: GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION


BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration

BAE SYSTEMS, INC.

  Mr. Jeff Mathis
  Manager of Environmental Affairs
  (603) 885-6037
  (603) 885-0462
  jeffrey.d.mathis@baesystems.com


  65 Spit Brook Road
  P.O. Box 868, MER12-1506
  Nashua
  NH
  03061

  
  
  
  
  

PLEASE NOTE THAT NAME OF THE PARENT COMPANY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO BAE SYSTEMS, INC.

BAE Systems facilities include: H.W. Pope Technical Park Facility (PTP), 65 River Road, Hudson, NH 03051 (PTP includes Litchfield Property, Derry Road, Litchfield, NH, 03051); Merrimack Facility (MER), 130 and 144 DW Highway, No., Merrimack, NH, 03054 (MER includes the Milford Quarry, North River Road, Miliford, NH 03055 and Manchester 18, 1 Industrial Drive, Londonderry, NH, 03053); Canal Street Facility,
95 Canal Street, Nashua, NH, 03061; South Nashua - Headquarters, 65 Spit Brook Road, Nashua, NH, 03061.



http://www.eis.na.baesystems.com/index.htm

More than 1,000

335999    

No



No





Section B: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


2005



ISO 14001 Surveillance Audit

The audit included a detailed assessment of training, awareness and competence; and emergency preparedness and response. Also, the audit included a summary review of environmental management programs, communication, document control, EMS audits, nonconformance and corrective & preventative actions, and management review. The audit was performed by Elizabeth Hamblen, AWM Systems, Inc., Hixson, TN.

  September  2005  

ISO 14001 Surveillance Audit

The audit included a detailed assessment of environmental management programs and structure and responsiblity. Also, the audit included a summary review of communication, document control, EMS audits, nonconformance and corrective & preventative actions, and management review. The audit was performed by Elizabeth Hamblen, AWM Systems, Inc., Hixson, TN.

  March  2005  

2005

Identify gaps and conformance deficiencies between the current EMS and the ISO 14001: 2004 standard. Audit performed by Mr. Hans-Peter Krahn,
CoVeris, Inc., Portland, ME

  October  2005  

EMS audit for conformance with company procedures and training. Audit included area walkthroughs, assessment of local EMS-related procedures and employee interviews regarding their awareness of the EMS and their responsibilities. The audit was performed by Chris Ford, BAE Systems ISO 14001 Program Coordinator.

  August  2005  

EMS audit for conformance with company procedures and training. Audit included area walkthroughs, assessment of local EMS-related procedures and employee interviews regarding their awareness of the EMS and their responsibilities. The audit was performed by Chris Ford, BAE Systems ISO 14001 Program Coordinator.

  July  2005  


2005



Industrial discharge, NPDES, SPCC, and AST compliance audit that included a records review and site walkthrough of all facilities.

  October  2005Cynthia Vodopivec, ERM, Inc., Hartford, CT and Anne Gagnon BAE Systems Environmental Program Manager

1. Hazardous waste audit for satellite, 90 day storage areas, training, manifests, records, and operator awareness.

2. Air Resources audit that included review of records and site walkthrough.

3. Groundwater & Wetlands audit that included site walkthrough and records review.

   December  20051. Sue Prior, Clean Harbors, Braintree, MA 2. Steve Piper, Michael J. Bradley & Associates, Manchester, NH 3. Richard Van Etten Haley and Aldrich Portland, ME

Solid waste transporter audit to ensure waste was delivered to the proper disposal facility. Audit included following solid waste transporter from facility to disposal site. Confirmed disposal site is approved by company.

  March  2005Rich Palozollo BAE Systems Nashua, NH

SARA/TURA audit that included a records review and site walkthrough.

  September  2005John Berry, Haley and Aldrich, Manchester, NH.



Revised and improved inspection procedures to more accurately reflect EMS requirements and activities. Developed uniform system for performing and documenting programatic inspections. Improved containment systems and eliminated potential source of release to the environment. Reinforced employee awareness of training obligations and emergency procedures.

No

A minor non-conformance was identified during a 3rd party surveillance audit related to documentation of training. BAE Systems' continuing corrective action is to provide outreach training and support to the appropriate personnel. The auditor is satisfied with progress made to date on this finding.

February  05
Mr.  Jack Dearborn
  Vice President of Performance Excellence
Yes

No

March 05




SECTION C: ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS



C.1 COMMITMENT 1



BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration's first commitment is to reduce the facility's total (non-transportation) energy use.

BAE Systems did not make overall progress in achieving this goal in 2005. Contributing factors to reduce electrical power consumption include implementation of energy efficiency projects (e.g., light fixture and motor replacements to save energy). Examples of these activities included replacement of over 966 T12 lights with T8 light fixtures, replacement of 42 mercury vapor with T5 light fixtures, replacement of 5 motors with variable speed drives, and replacement of 3 compressor packages with more energy efficient units (i.e., energy efficient compressor and variable speed drive motors). Other activities and potential opportunities for future reductions are identified through energy conservation audits.

*Note: Electricity numbers for 2003 and 2004 were changed due to the wrong units used in previous years. Natural gas for 2004 was changed for the same reason.

*Note: The normalizing factor for 2004 was changed from 1.15. to 1.12 due to a calculation error.

IEWS attempted to achieve this goal through implementation of energy efficiency projects (i.e., light fixture replacement). Examples of these activities included replacement of over 450 light fixtures (upgrade from T12 to T8 lighting), replacement of 68 tons of heat pumps with high efficiency units, and replacement of 6 motors with variable speed drives, and installation of 4 premium efficiency motors. Our activities and potential opportunities for future reductions are identified through energy conservation auditing.

69,500 73,000 75,100 Mwh
237,134.00 249,076.00 256,241.20 MMBtus

NPCC New England


EPA will be determining the greenhouse gases associated with the generation of the steam that you purchase. We will be contacting you for additional information regarding the source of the steam generated.
237,134.00 249,076.00 256,241.20

6,826 28,000 64,700 MMBtus
120,154 114,800 96,900 MMBtus
1,092 1,300 6,500 MMBtus
128,072.00 144,100.00 168,100.00

35,736.09 37,535.75 38,615.55 n/a
329,469.91 355,640.25 385,725.65 n/a
365,206.00 393,176.00 424,341.20 n/a
37,760.17 39,917.00 41,735.78 n/a
0.0 0.0
37,760.17 39,917.00 41,735.78 n/a


1.0 1.12 1.13
365,206.00 351,050.00 375,523.19 351,216.80 MMBtus
37,760.17 35,640.18 36,934.32 36,091.47 MTCO2E




C.2 COMMITMENT 2



BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration's second commitment is to reduce the generation of, and improve the management of, the facility's hazardous waste.

BAE Systems implemented multiple pollution prevention efforts related to management of discarded metals and universal wastes (e.g., lead and precious metals) and selection of equipment to reduce/eliminate the generation of hazardous wastes. Waste management reduction efforts included elimination of an alcohol waste stream through product recycling.

*Note: The normalizing factor for 2004 was changed from 1.15. to 1.12 due to a calculation error.

IEWS continued implemention of multiple pollution prevention efforts related to recycling of metals (e.g., lead, silver) and selection of equipment to reduce/eliminate the generation of hazardous waste. Waste management methods are not specifically tracked, but were assessment based on waste characteristics.

2003
2004
2005
2006
Incineration 52.4 60.3 51.5 Tons
Reused/recycled off-site 0 0 0.0 Tons
Landfill 18.7 5.3 15.5 Tons
Other management

 Wastewater treatment
0 3.8 3.5 Tons

Total Hazardous Waste 71.10 69.40 70.50 68.90 Tons


Normalizing Factor 1.0 1.12 1.13
Total Hazardous Waste 71.10 61.96 62.39 n/a Tons

Hazardous waste disposal quantities will be normalized based on annual sales for the Performance Track member facilities from Business Area information. Actual 2003 annual sales were $1,140 Million. Future sales will be adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI).




C.3 COMMITMENT 3



BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration's third commitment is to reduce the generation of, and improve the management of, the facility's non-hazardous waste.

Ongoing recycling efforts were used to control the generation of solid waste at BAE Systems. This recycling included precious metals, paper, cans, scrap metal, and soil. Recycling activities are promoted through the strategic location of containers to collect batteries and paper. Also, outreach communications to encourage recycling and postings regarding our recycling activities are performed.

*Note: The normalizing factor for 2004 was changed from 1.15. to 1.12 due to a calculation error.

Continued recycling efforts were used to control the generation of solid waste at IEWS. This recycling included precious metals, paper, cans, scrap metal, and soil. Recycling activities are promoted through the strategic location of containers to collect batteries and paper. Also, outreach communications to encourage recycling and postings regarding our recycling activities are performed.

2003
2004
2005
2006
Landfill 1,217 313 104 Tons
Incineration 1,190 944 756 Tons
Reused/recycled off-site 3,289 1,033 833 Tons

Total Non Hazardous Waste 5,696.00 2,290.00 1,693.00 5,362.00 Tons


Normalizing Factor 1.0 1.12 1.13
Total Non Hazardous Waste 5,696.00 2,044.64 1,498.23 n/a Tons

Solid waste disposal quantities will be normalized based on annual sales for the Performance Track member facilities from Businee Area information. Actual 2003 annual sales were $1,140 Million. Future sales will be adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI).




C.4 COMMITMENT 4



BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration's fourth commitment is to reduce the facility's total water use.

Water usage reduction activites were completed in 2004 at the NCA facility and the anticipated reductions were achieved.
*Note: The normalizing factor for 2004 was changed from 1.15. to 1.12 due to a calculation error.

Water usage reduction activites used to achieve the proposed goal includes replacement of once-through cooling systems at our Canal Street location. This project was completed in 2004 and IEWS is already accumulating the benefits of this project.

 
 
2003
2004
2005
2006
Actual Quantity (per year) 62,800,000 58,500,000 48,582,000 Gallons

Normalizing Factor 1.0 1.12 1.13
Normalized Quantity 62,800,000 52,232,142.86 42,992,920.35 54,300,000 Gallons

Water usage (in gallons) will be normalized based on annual sales for the performance Track member facilities from Business Area information. Future sales will be adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI).







In the table below, please provide a narrative summary of progress made toward EMS objectives and targets other than those reported as Environmental Performance Commitments. You may limit the summary to environmental aspects that are significant and towards which progress has been made during the reporting year.

Do you have additional environmental aspects to report?   No




Attachments (if applicable) :



SECTION D: PUBLIC OUTREACH AND PERFORMANCE REPORTING


BAE Systems posts the Performance Track program annual reports on our external web site. Each facility performs an annual evaluation drill which involves the local fire departments. BAE Systems personnel are active in Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and with the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association (NHBIA).



Web Site
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OMB No. 2010-0032

SECTION E: SELF-CERTIFICATION OF CONTINUED PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FOR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT


The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is not yet in a position to accept electronic signatures and therefore requests a faxed, signed copy of the Section E page. Please complete Section E online, then print Section E using the link on the Overview page. Section E should be signed by the senior manager of your facility and faxed it to the Performance Track Information Center at (617) 354-0463.

On behalf of BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration, I certify that:

  • I have read and agree to the terms and conditions as specified in the National Enviromental Performance Track Program Guide. This facility, to the best of my knowledge, continues to meet all program criteria;

  • I have personally examined and am familiar with the information contained in this Annual Performance Report. The information contained in this report is, to the best of my knowledge and based on reasonable inquiry, true, accurate, and complete;

  • My facility has an environmental management system (EMS), as defined in the Performance Track EMS criteria, including systems to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local environmental requirements, in place at the facility, and the EMS will be maintained for the duration of the facility's participation in the program;

  • My facility has conducted an objective assessment of its compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local environmental requirements; and the facility has corrected all identified instances of potential or actual noncompliance; and

  • Based on the foregoing compliance assessments and subsequent corrective actions (if any were necessary), my facility is, to the best of my knowledge and based on reasonable inquiry, currently in compliance with applicable federal, state, tribal, and local environmental requirements.

I agree that EPA's decision whether to accept participants into or remove them from the National Environment Performance Track is wholly discretionary, and I waive any right that may exist under any law to challenge EPA's acceptance or removal decision. I am the senior manager with responsibility for the facility and am fully authorized to execute this statement on behalf of the corporation or other legal entity whose facility is part of the National Environmental Performance Track program.

______________________________________________________
Mr. William T. Perry
Director of Facilities/ESH
603-885-2184
william.t.perry@baesystems.com
BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration
65 Spit Brook Road
P.O. Box 868, MER12-1506
Nashua, NH 03061

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A010028