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