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Department of Commerce Administrative Orders (DAO) - Environmental

Department of Commerce Administrative Orders (DAO) - Environmental
The development and implementation of internal controls is a fundamental building block on which an accountable program is developed and maintained. DOC Administrative Orders are used to document and mandate continuing policies, standards requirements, and procedures prescribed by the Office of the Secretary of Commerce for Department-wide application or for application to two or more major program areas of the Department. They cover substantive program matters as well as administrative management, legal, or special staff functions. Link to all DAO’s


Chapter - 0 – Directives
The Department of Commerce Environmental Management Manual serves as the single authoritative Department environmental compliance management program reference for all Department employees.

Chapter - 16 - Program Management
DAO 216-6 3/10/83 Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act
DAO 216-12 3/10/83 Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions

Chapter - 17 - Property and Facilities Management
DAO 217-16 5/09/94 Federal Energy Management
DAO 217-18 10/06/82 Recycling Program for Paper, Furniture, & Precious Metals
6/30/83 Amendment 1
5/16/84 Amendment 2

DOC Memoranda
Modification of the RCRA Call Center, DOC Alert #2005-0002 (4/1/05)
Final Rule on Leak Repair Requirements, DOC Alert #2005-0001 (1/11/05)
Environmental Management Manual, DOC Alert #2004-002 (11/4/04
Comprehensive Procurement Guideline IV, DOC Alert #2004-001 (4/30/04)
EMS Policy Memorandum of April 22, 2003. From Secretary of Commerce Donald D. Evans
Letter in support of the Code of Environment Management Principles (CEMP) of September 30, 1996. From Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Hunker

Federal Facilities Compliance Act memorandum of September 30, 1992. From the Chief Commercial Litigation Division Russell W. Craig
-- Attachment, Federal Facilities Compliance Act
Liability of Federal Employees for Violating Environmental Laws memorandum of May 10, 1989. From the Assistant General Counsel for Administration Marilyn G. Wagner
Liability of Federal Employees for Environmental Law Violations memorandum of August 19, 1989. From General Counsel Wendell L. Wilkie, II
U.S. v. Carr: Employee Liability Under CERCLA memorandum of August 30, 1989. From the Acting Assistant General Counsel for Administration Eric W. Moll
State Fees for Registering Underground Storage Tanks



         
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