The Reserve Component Commander's Environmental Responsibilities
Abstract
Environmental issues within the National Guard have recently been elevated in priority. Along with this internal increased attention to the environment has come an intense demand by environmental regulatory organizations and local citizens that military organizations comply with environmental laws and regulations. This paper informs the National Guard unit commander that he is not exempt from environmental compliance and the paper discusses environmental issues and potential liabilities facing National Guard unit commanders. It recommends fundamental tenants of a commander's environmental compliance program. The study concludes that the commander's environmental compliance program must be a comprehensive effort directed toward improving environmental education, ensuring pollution prevention and enforcing regulatory requirements. Finally, the paper addresses the consequences should the commander not adopt such a proactive approach; he may be prosecuted for breaking the law.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 18, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA233676
Entities
People
- William A. Cugno
Organizations
- United States Army War College