Platte River utilizes
an Environmental Management System (EMS) to review and improve environmental
performance. Made up of administrative
and technical components, the EMS is a framework that helps Platte
River achieve its environmental goals through consistent
control of its operations.
The EMS has at its
core Platte River's Environmental Policy, environmental goals (compliance,
performance enhancement, stewardship)
and management and staff commitment. The EMS contains five
operational elements-- internal compliance assessment, employee training,
data management, program implementation and continuous improvement.
Specific objectives
for each element are included in the Platte River's
environmental work plan. Air, water, waste management and spill prevention,
control and countermeasure aspects are assessed and documented in detail
on a five-year cycle with interim assessments conducted as needed. Employee
training in primary environmental aspects is conducted annually or as
regulations change or deficiencies are identified.
