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The U.S. Navy has adopted a proactive and progressive position toward protecting the environment and complying with environmental laws and regulations. Rather than merely controlling and treating hazardous waste by end-of-the-pipe measures, the Navy has instituted a program for Pollution Prevention (P2) to reduce or eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste, air emissions, and effluent discharges.

P2 allows the Navy to meet or exceed current and future regulatory mandates and to achieve Navy-established goals for reducing overall hazardous waste generation and toxic chemical usage. P2 measures are implemented in a manner that maintains or enhances Navy readiness. Additional benefits include increased operational efficiency, reduced costs, and increased worker safety.

The Navy has truly set the standard for the procurement and implementation of P2 equipment. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Environmental Protection, Safety, and Occupational Health Division N45, established the P2 Equipment Program (PPEP), through which both the Naval Air Warfare Center Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE) and the Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center (NFESC) serve as procurement agents under the direction of N45. P2 equipment is specified and procured under two complementary initiatives: the Preproduction Initiative (i.e., technology demonstration) and the Competitive Procurement Initiative. The Preproduction Initiative directly supports both the Navy Environmental Leadership Program (NELP) for P2 shore applications and the P2 Afloat Program, which prototypes and procures P2 equipment specific to the needs of ships.

NELP. Technology demonstrations and evaluations are primarily performed under NELP at two designated NELP sites, Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California and Naval Station Mayport in Mayport, Florida. Additional sites have been added as required to meet mission goals. The program involves defining requirements, performing site surveys, procuring and installing equipment, training operators, and collecting data during an operational test period. The equipment is assessed for environmental benefits, labor and cost savings, and its ability to interface with site operations.

P2 Afloat. Under this initiative, a representative ship is selected for each class of Navy vessel. Site surveys are performed aboard each ship, and P2 opportunities are developed. P2 equipment technologies specific to shipboard requirements are then demonstrated, yielding cost and effectiveness data. Successful prototype demonstrations may later be transitioned to the remainder of ships by class. (At this time, the book does not include P2 Afloat project information or data, but POCs are provided at the end of this introduction.)

After reviewing performance and the benefits of the prototype equipment procured under NELP, recommendations are made for fleet-wide implementation. The Competitive Procurement Initiative manages and accomplishes bulk buys of these items as well as other established P2 equipment. In addition, P2 equipment is procured on a "special-need" basis to accommodate individual Navy activity requirements.

The P2 Equipment Program (PPEP) Book is part of the Joint Service Pollution Prevention Technical Library and contains summaries of the Preproduction and Competitive Procurement efforts. The summaries include detailed information that allows users to identify pieces of P2 equipment that could potentially benefit their activity and resolve challenging compliance issues. For each piece of P2 equipment, the following information is presented in the form of a General Description:

P2 Opportunity - An opportunity whereby the application of a P2 technology would result in a reduction or elimination of a pollutant (e.g., air, water, waste).

Compliance Area - Lists regulatory compliance areas that may be eased by implementation of the P2 opportunity. For the most part, each opportunity enhances compliance with the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), the Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FFCA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Therefore, these acts typically will not be listed under compliance area because they are considered a given. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) will be listed as applicable. Although ozone-depleting substance (ODS) regulations are covered by the CAA, if a piece of equipment is specifically related to ODS, it will be listed as such. OSHA may also be listed in some cases if the opportunity has an especially strong health and safety aspect.

Implementation Requirements - Site preparation and compatibility specifications

Procuring Activity Manager and Technical Activity POC - Persons to consult for further information

Vendor - Name(s) of vendors (Note: The information provided is not meant as an endorsement of any single vendor or type of equipment. It simply lists those vendors that have been selected as a result of prototype studies or established competitive contracts.)

Cost - In the case of a Preproduction Initiative, the cost designates the number of units purchased in parentheses. Preproduction costs include the cost of the unit(s), training, and basic start-up consumables required to use the unit(s), if applicable. Installation and site preparation costs are not included unless they are actual line items in the contract established with the vendor, as in the case of a turnkey system. If installation or site preparation costs are included in the total cost, they will be indicated in parentheses. In the case of a Competitive Initiative, cost is reported purely on a per unit basis. If start-up consumables are included, they will be indicated.

Additional documents available for each piece of equipment are characteristic of the type of initiative under which the piece of equipment was procured.

Preproduction Initiative Documents:

General Description
Photograph or Drawing
Test Plan - Used by the site to collect data regarding the unit's effectiveness and its ability to prevent pollution
Cost Analysis - Summary of data collected and return on investment
Final Report - Narrative overview of the unit's success and site experience

Competitive Procurement Documents:

General Description
Photograph or Drawing
Technical Specification - Thorough description of the unit features (Note: Competitive units purchased under GSA typically do not have technical specifications. The General Description for such units will indicate that it is a GSA procurement.)
Cost Analysis - Although not strictly part of a competitive effort (as in the case of preproduction), limited cost data will be provided as they are received from sites regarding the use of competitively procured P2 equipment.

Dave Asiello
Chief of Naval Operations
N451H
Crystal Plaza #5, Room 678
2211 South Clark Place
Arlington, VA 22244-5108
Tel: (703) 602-5334
DSN: 323-5334
Fax: (703) 602-2676

Scott Trembly
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Code 41ST
Washington Navy Yard
1322 Patterson Ave. SE, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20374-5065
Tel: (202) 685-9315
DSN: TBS
Fax: TBS

For acquisition information, please contact:

Jill MacIntyre, Code 1.1.X.7.1.J.B
Acquisition Team Leader
Naval Air Warfare Center
Aircraft Division Lakehurst
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Tel: (732) 323-1936
DSN: 624-1936
Fax: (732) 323-4029

Mike Viggiano
Acquisition Team Leader
Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, Code 423
560 Center Drive
Port Hueneme, CA 93043
Tel: (805) 982-4895
DSN: 551-4895
Fax: (805) 982-4291

LCDR Rinda Kay Ranch
Chief of Naval Operations
N45
Crystal Plaza #5
2211 South Clark Place
Arlington, VA 22244-5108
Tel: (703) 602-8794
DSN: 332-8794
Fax: (703) 602-4642

Drew Jackson
Carderock Division, Code 632
Naval Surface Warfare Center
9500 MacArthur Blvd.
West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700
Tel: (301) 227-5243
Fax: (301) 227-5359

Equipment Vendors
The pieces of equipment described in the P2 Equipment Program (PPEP) Book were procured under previously established contracts. The information presented is not intended as an endorsement of any single vendor's product. Vendors listed under Preproduction Initiative - NELP were selected for one-time prototype studies to determine the ability of a "type of equipment" to meet the Navy's P2 needs. Vendors listed under a competitive initiative are those that have won competitive procurement contracts to supply their make/model of equipment to the Navy. Subsequent contracts will be recompeted and may or may not result in the selection of the same vendor.

Health, Safety, and Environment
This book contains information about pollution prevention technologies. Some of the equipment mentioned herein can be hazardous if not installed and used properly. Prior to purchase or receipt of this equipment, it is strongly recommended that you consult your local Health & Safety Office and Environmental Office to determine the equipment's compatibility with your intended application and local safety and environmental restrictions (e.g., permits).

Cost Analysis Data
The cost analysis data and reports found herein directly apply only to those sites indicated where the equipment was prototyped and monitored. This information is offered as a guide so that readers can determine if such equipment will benefit their particular site based on factors such as comparative hazardous waste generation.