1. Raising the Profile, Reducing the Footprint
U.S. EPA’s Voluntary Partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)
WISTA 2008
Raising the Profile, Reducing the Footprint
Kathleen Bailey, Port Sector Liaison
EPA Office of the Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Sector Strategies Program, 202/ ,

2. Purpose Provide overview of EPA’s work with ports
Frame the culture change, i.e. proactive movement toward improved ‘environmental stewardship’ and ‘sustainability’
Highlight Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) & how are they helping ports
Provide summary of EPA’s current Strategy for Sustainable Ports

3. Overview of EPA’s work with ports (and 11 other sectors) through the Sector Strategies Program
We do action-focused analysis – learn traits & trends, and drivers & barriers that effect environmental performance in the sector.
Create programs and ‘tools’ – work with trade assoc. to improve the performance of members.
Measure performance trends – develop baselines and track progress.

4. EPA’s Partnership with AAPA
In 2003, when the partnership began, AAPA asked for help on air quality issues.
Analysis led to, Current Methodologies and Best Practices in Preparing Port Emission Inventories
National Clean Diesel Collaborative - Clean Ports USA and Smartway Transport Programs
Developed the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Assistance Project and, EMS Primer for Ports, Advancing Port Sustainability
NEW: Planning for Climate Change Impacts at US Ports

5. What does Sustainability mean?
“The ability to meet today’s global economic, environmental and social needs without compromising the opportunity for future generations to meet theirs.”
- Brundtland Commission, 1987
3 Ps - Profit/Prosperity, Planet, People
3 Es – Economy, Environment, Social Equity

6. Environmental stewardship is critical for Sustainability
EPA’s vision for Environmental Stewardship – “where all parts of society actively take responsibility to improve environmental quality and achieve sustainable results.”
A value – a core value & a way to create business value
A behavior – doing more than reg. compliance

7. AAPA Sustainability Resolution and Principles (Nov. 2007)
“Sustainability involves the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social responsibility…”

8. Zones of Port Control, Influence, and Interest

9. What are progressive ports doing to become better environmental stewards?
Developing Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) for existing & NEW facilities.
Measuring and reporting on continuous improvement in environ. performance
Addressing community concerns: human health, environment & quality of life.

10. What is an EMS?
An EMS is a formal system for managing the environmental footprint of a Port.
Incorporates environmental considerations into day-to-day operations and strategic planning.
Provides a structured framework designed to achieve continual environmental improvement.

11. EMS Plan-Do-Check-Act
Continual Improvement
Management
Review
Environmental
Policy
Checking & Corrective Action
Planning
Implementation &
Control

12. Why create an EMS?
Key drivers as identified by 9 ports in the 1st Ports EMS Assistance Project:
Improve environmental awareness.
Improve organizational efficiency & effectiveness.
Improve environmental performance.
Improve public awareness and confidence.

13. Addressing Air Quality via an EMS
Plan: Look at all the environmental aspects, i.e elements of facility activities, products or services, that have the environmental impact of degrading air quality. Air emissions from tug boat is and example of an environ. aspect.
Do emissions inventory - will help determine environ. aspects.
Select Significant aspects and develop a Strategy/Action Plan with objectives and targets for reducing emissions in daily operations (and in future expansion).
Do: Implement the Strategy/Action Plan.
Check & Act: Measure and report progress; Reassess & refine strategy/plan over time; Management Review provides support & resources.

14. Ports’ Benefits from EMS
Virginia – Cargo handling equipment purchasing program reduced air emissions by 30% over 3 yr.
Portland,OR – Reduced idling by 79%; 5% marine electric power from windmills.
NY/NJ – Conserved 134 million gal. of potable water in ’05 by fixing leaks, & saved millions; recurring savings.

15. Progressive Green Practices Examples of what some ports are doing
Linking operational efficiency and environmental protection, e.g. automated gate systems, chassis pools.
Inventorying current and projected emissions; Creating and implementing reduction strategies, e.g. off peak truck trips; creating regional performance measures.
Pro-active integration of land use & transport. planning.
Applying the EMS “systems approach” to SECURITY (Houston, Long Beach, Corpus Christi, NY/NJ, Portland).
Green procurement practices; LEED building standards.
Water: Installing permeable asphalt where appropriate.
Renewable Energy: Wind and Solar power; Hybrid engines; Energy Star computers.

16. What communities want from ports, besides jobs and goods:
A say in decisions that affect their lives.
Public Involvement Spectrum:
-- Inform, Consult, Engage, Collaborate, Empower—
A transparent decision-making process, especially for new projects.
Monitoring and reporting on environmental issues., e.g. air and water quality.

17. EPA’s Current Strategy for Sustainable Ports
Senior Mgmt. driven Vision and Mission
Six Key Themes (72 Action Items):
Clean Air and Affordable Energy
Clean and Safe Water
Healthy Communities and Ecosystems
The Global Environment
Communication
Enforcement

18. Collaboration to address Congestion and Climate Change
National Strategy for the Marine Transportation System
EPA National Advisory Council on Environmental Justice (NEJAC) air quality recommendations
Marine Highway Corridors Program
Countless International Initiatives
Need to LINK and LEVERAGE RESOURCES

19. Sustainable Ports Keep Things Moving

20. Select U.S. Resources for Ports
Kathleen Bailey, Port Sector Liaison
EPA Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Sector Strategies Program, 202/ ,