Policy & Procedures

Army Pamphlets

• AP 200-1, dated 17 January 2002
  Environmental Protection & Enhancement

Army Regulations

• AR 200-1, dated 21 February 1997
  Environmental Protection & Enhancement
  This regulation provides a brief overview of environmental programs and requirements. It does not provide a complete listing of requirements or detailed guidance on complying with environmental laws and regulations. In addressing environmental issues, readers must consult the applicable laws, regulations, and guidance documents referenced in this regulation. This regulation supplements Federal, state, and local environmental laws for preserving, protecting, and restoring the quality of the environment. It also integrates pollution prevention, natural and cultural resources, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) into the Army Environmental Program.

Engineer Circulars

• EC 1165-2-220, dated 9/10/18
  Water Resource Policies and Authorities Policy and Procedural Guidance for Processing Requests to Alter US Army Corps Of Engineers Civil Works Projects Pursuant to 33 USC 408

Engineer Manuals

• EM 385-1-1, dated 30 November 2014
  Safety and Health Requirements
  Although this is a manual and not an ER, the contents are applicable to all missions under the command of the Chief of Engineers, whether accomplished by military, civilian, or contractor forces. In relation to hazardous materials, it regulates storage and handling practices.

  The provisions of this manual implement safety and health standards and requirements contained in 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1960, 30 CFR 56, Executive Order 12196, DODI 6055.1, AR 40-5, AR 385-10, AR 385-11, and AR 385-40. Where more stringent safety and occupational health standards are set forth in these requirements and regulations, the more stringent standards shall apply.

Engineer Pamphlets

• EP 200-2-3, dated 30 October 1996
  Environmental Compliance Guidance and Procedures
  This pamphlet establishes guidance for the management of environmental compliance-related operations and maintenance (O&M) activities at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works and military projects and facilities and supplements Engineer Regulation (ER) 200-2-3.

Engineer Regulations

• ER 200-2-3, dated 29 October 2010
  Environmental Quality - Environmental Compliance Policies
  This regulation establishes the policy for the management of environmental compliance-related operations and maintenance (O&M) activities at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works and military projects and facilities.

Policy Memos

• Policy Update for Environmental Compliance Assessment Cycle VII, dated 11/13/19

Memos

• 02/24/25 ERGO (Environmental Compliance) Cycle VIII Policy Memo
  Please find enclosed the Policy Update Memo for Environmental Compliance Assessment Cycle VIII, signed by Mr. Stephen L. Hill, Director of Operations and Regulatory on 19 FEB 2025.

  Please take note of our continued efforts to meet the goal of correcting 75% of prior-year findings, and the ongoing emphasis to build FY27 work packages to fund corrective measures. Enclosure 2 provides additional information to facilitate coordination between field ECCs and BLMs, as appropriate. Efforts will also continue throughout FY25 and beyond to develop a hybrid approach to ECC training, to include a variety of online environmental compliance training modules combined with regional in-person offerings for interactive discussion of case studies and field visits.

  Our HQUSACE PM for Environmental Compliance, Myrna Lopez is available to provide further information or answer questions at myrna.i.lopezortiz@usace.army.mil.

  Jeff
  Jeffrey F. Krause

• 02/24/25 Environmental Compliance Career Assignment Program (ECCAP) 2025 Selection
  I'm pleased to announce that Mr. John Drossart of the Louisville District and Ms. Justyss Watson of the Fort Worth District have been selected for the Environmental Compliance Career Assignment Program (ECCAP) at HQUSACE.

  The official announcement is attached. Mr. Drossart will serve the first term (February - July 2025) and Ms. Watson will serve the second term (July - December 2025), both performing an important role to the HQ team. This program provides an excellent opportunity for future leaders to gain valuable experience and insight into the dynamic and closely interrelated USACE Environmental Compliance Programs at the national level.

  Please join me in congratulating Mr. Drossart and Ms. Watson on their selection for this opportunity. Information on the Environmental Compliance Career Assignment Program should be directed to Myrna Lopez at myrna.i.lopezortiz@usace.army.mil or (202) 718- 7671

  Jeff
  Jeffrey F. Krause

Other Guidance/Policy

• DoD Environmental Liabilities Best Practices Guide

• Environmental Operating Principles (EOPs)

• Summary of Major Changes to DoD 7000.14-R, Volume 4, Chapter 13 "Environmental and Nonenvironmental Liabilities"

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