Environmental Protection

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Principal staff advisor to the Command on environmental matters.
Develops and implements Command environmental policies & regulations.
Reviews/Coordinates intramural and extramural contracts for compliance with Army regulations.
Performs surveys, audits and site visits to ensure environmental compliance in intramural and extramural programs.
Provides advice and assistance to the Ft. Detrick Environmental Office.
Maintains Army pesticide registration on permethrin use on uniforms and during deployment.

In keeping with the National Environmental Policy Act, the USAMRMC examines all medical research, development and acquisition projects for their potential environmental impacts.
Offerers notified that their proposal is being considered for an award must submit a Certificate of Environmental Compliance in conformance with the format established in Appendix 8 of the USAMRAA BAA 99-1.
Although most research conducted in established laboratories are exempt from the requirements of NEPA, there are exceptions (see Environmental Analysis of Army Actions (AR 200-2)). If an exception arises (e.g. research in BSL-3 or 4 laboratories), an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement may be required.

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