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Environmental Questions

How does Vance carry out its environmental commitments?

To carry out its environmental management commitments in a technically sound and cost-effective manner, Vance's policy is to: 

  • Conduct operations in compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements.

  • Design, construct and operate base facilities in a manner that protects our employees, individuals in the neighboring communities and the environment.

  • Implement programs for self-monitoring, assessing and reporting to ensure compliance and continual improvement in the pursuit of our environmental goals.

  • Ensure through management support and education that employees, contractors and suppliers at VAFB understand the obligations and responsibilities required by the environmental management system.

  • Establish and maintain operating policies, procedures and programs to implement the VAFB Environmental Protection Policy. 

 

What is Vance's policy toward environmental management?

Vance AIr Force Base is committed to adhering to high standards of environmental quality, to principles of sustainable development and to providing a workplace that protects the health and safety of our employees and the communities surrounding our base.