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SUBJ/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND REQUIREMENTS// 
 
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV M-5090.1/25JUN21// 
 
NARR/REF A IS THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS' POLICY ON ENVIRONMENTAL 
READINESS// 
POC/MS. SCHROEDER, DAWN/OPNAV N4I54/TEL:  (703) 695-5219/EMAIL: 
dawn.schroeder@navy.mil// 
 
RMKS/1.  Reference (a) contains the Navy’s implementing policy for 
environmental readiness addressing the legislation, requirements, 
responsibilities, and procedures for all aspects of environmental 
compliance.  Additionally, this policy governs environmental planning, 
conservation, pollution prevention, and remediation for Navy assets and 
activities worldwide.  The environmental readiness program provides 
comprehensive and effective guidance, tools, and training to support 
operational readiness and sustainability in compliance with environmental 
laws, regulations, and executive orders across the Navy enterprise. 
 
2.  The application of reference (a) is mandatory.  Based on recent 
operational planning events, it is paramount that all stakeholders meet the 
requirements of reference (a) to ensure that U.S. Navy forces can continue to 
effectively train, test, and operate worldwide, in an environmentally 
responsible manner, with continued access to land, air and sea.  Therefore, 
it is crucial that the Navy is in compliance with all applicable legislation, 
including environmental laws, regulations, executive orders, and Department 
of Defense and Department of the Navy directives, instructions, and 
issuances.  Reference (a) also addresses the importance of proactive 
participation by all impacted parties in environmental planning 
requirements.  Appropriate application of reference (a), including compliance 
and active participation in meeting environmental requirements, directly 
supports the Navy’s operational mission by ensuring timely execution of 
mission needs. 
 
3.  Released by VADM R. L. Williamson, N4.// 
 
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