WHO WE ARE

Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow is committed to environmental and sustainable responsibility by promoting sustainable practices, reducing the impact of our operations on the natural environment, and enhancing the quality of life of our residents and employees.

MISSION:

To enable operational readiness through the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Natural and Cultural Resources programs, Environmental Management System (EMS), and liasing with Federal, State and local government agencies and services in order to support Marine Corps and other government agencies.

Values

• Teamwork
• Responsiveness
• Continuous Improvement

Vision:

To work together as a team, to respect opinions and views of others. Be reliable & accountable for our own team participation. Work together on assigned task & challenges, accepting each member's thoughts. As a team we will work together assigning & taking on team tasks fulfilling our team position requirements. As a team we will work together to stay in touch, keeping the communication lines open offering support & help to all members should they not be able to partake in a discussion. As a team we will identify, create a plan of action utilizing everyone's knowledge, soliciting input from all. Being responsible and acknowledging each personal thought and efforts put in by each member. Be successful as a team & as individuals.

While carrying out the mission of MCLB Barstow, the Natural and Cultural Resources Program provides stewardship for the plant and animal species that inhabit the base, as well as the pre-historic, historic, and culturally significant resources that are noted in this area.  The Marine Corps commitment is made with respect to federal laws, such as the Endangered Species Act and the National Historic Preservation Act, and other applicable regulations.

Handbook for Preparing, Revising and Implementing Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans on Marine Corps Installations, May 2004

      Federal Laws and Applicable Regulations            (also see Chapter 6 - Integrated Natural Resources Mgmt. Plan)

           Endangered Species Act

MCLB Barstow provides habitat that supports ten (10) federally listed threatened and endangered species (2 birds, 2 invertebrates (fairy shrimp), and 6 plants).  These species are widely distributed throughout the base.  As a result, conservation and compliance with the Endangered Species Act is a primary focus the MCLB Barstow natural resource management program.  Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act requires that we consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding any action that “may affect” a threatened or endangered species.

•  U.S. Marine Corps Endangered Species Act Reference Guide (2013)
• Endangered Species Act, Section 7 Consultation Handbook 
• Endangered Species Act, Section 7 Consultation Regulations (50 CFR 402) 
• Section 7 Consultation, Frequently Asked Questions 
• Endangered Species Conservation - Partnering with the Department of Defense

Clean Water Act

Section 404, Clean Water Act, requirements for permitting actions that would place dredge or fill material into “waters of the United States”, including wetlands, are of principle natural resources management concern on MCLB Barstow.  MCLB Barstow strives to avoid impacts to “waters of the U.S.”.  Avoiding impacts to “waters of the U.S.” conserves our resources and avoids the need for lengthy and time-consuming permit processing that delays mission accomplishment.
          The Section 404 regulatory program is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACoE), Civil Works, Regulatory section with oversight by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 
 

• Clean Water Act, Federal Regulations (33 CFR 320 - 332)
• Definition of Waters of the United States (33 CFR 328) 
• Section 404 - Permit Required to Place Dredge/Fill in Waters of the U.S. 
  • Section 404 - Permitting Regulations (33 CFR 323)  
  • Section 404 Permit Process
  • Section 404 Nationwide Permits with General Conditions (2012)  
    • Regional Conditions on using Nationwide Permits (Los Angeles District)  

    Migratory Bird Treaty Act

  • • • Migratory Bird Treaty Act - List of Migratory Birds  
        • more information about list of migratory bird 
        • no permit needed to release birds trapped inside buildlings 
      • Birds of Conservation Concern - Nationwide Listing Report 
      • MOU between Dept. of Defense and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Conservation of Migratory Birds (2014) 

  Other Relevant Laws and Executive Policy

  • Soil Conservation Act
  • Federal Noxious Weed Act
  • North American Wetlands Conservation Act
  • Executive Order 11988 - Flood Plain Management
  • Executive Order 11990 - Protections of Wetlands
  • Executive Order 13112 - Invasive Species Control
  • Executive Order 13423 - Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
  • Environmental Practices on Federal Grounds Presidential Memorandum 60 FR 40837

Program Manager
Natural and Cultural Resources

(760) 577-6111

To establish instructions for operational control, documentation record keeping, internal communication, emergency preparedness and response, inspection and corrective action, and training and awareness applicable to MCLB Barstow's practices.

Title:

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is the basic national charter for the protection of the environment and requires Federal decision-makers, at all levels, to consider the environmental consequences of a proposed action in the decision-making process before deciding to take an action.  NEPA is a procedural law that requires full public disclosure of environmental impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures expected from proposed actions.  Actions subject to NEPA include all new and some continuing or recurring activities, including projects, exercises and/or approved programs entirely or partly funded, assisted, conducted or regulated by a federal agency.  Typical actions may include implementation or approval of specific projects, such as construction or management activities located aboard MCLB Barstow (i.e., MILCON projects, public/private venture projects, special projects, and land acquisition) as well as training events and routine maintenance.

NEPA requirements apply to all actions which may have an impact on the human environment (i. e., those which may result in a change to the physical environment; social and economic impacts alone are not sufficient to trigger NEPA).  Any action meeting the NEPA threshold must be documented in accordance with the procedures established in the MCO 5090.2 and BO 5090.2B, unless the action is exempt from NEPA documentation per MCO P5090.2.  Any command/staff section planning to conduct an action, activity, or project shall complete and submit a NEPA Request for Environmental Impact Review (REIR) through the use of the NEPA PAMS Module to assist in determining the level and detail of NEPA required.  Information on project activities and location shall be provided with an emphasis on providing a clear, concise, and detailed description of the proposed action, the need and purposes (objectives) for the action, and its expected results. Informal consultation with Environmental Planning and Conservation Branch is highly encouraged to best identify the requirements to be addressed in the project description. 

42 U.S.C. 4321 (NEPA)
32 CFR 775 Procedures for Implementing NEPA
40 CFR 1500-1508 Purpose, Policy, & Mandate
MCO 5090.2 Environmental Compliance & Protection Program
BO 5090.2B MCLB Barstow Environmental Planning &  Review

Federal agencies "utilize a systematic, interdisciplinary approach which will ensure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and the environmental design arts, in planning and in decision making that may have an impact on the human environment."

Federal agencies must "include in every recommendation or report on proposals for legislation and other major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment, a detailed statement by the responsible official on the environmental impacts of the proposed action."  Further, section 102(E) of reference (a) requires that Federal agencies "study, develop, and describe appropriate alternatives to recommended courses of action in any proposal which involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources."

Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) are created by the command for implementing and completing all mitigation and avoidance measures related to or required by any EA or EIS through the NEPA process.

The NEPA program is audited as part of the Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) tri-annual Environmental Compliance Evaluation (ECE).

If determined an Environmental Assessment (EA) is required and in the preparation of an EA, CEQ regulations require agencies to involve the public to the extent practicable.  Therefore, commands proposing an action will develop an appropriate public involvement strategy.  In determining the extent to which public participation is practicable, consider the following factors:

(1) What individuals and organizations would be interested in or affected by the proposed action.
(2) The magnitude of the environmental considerations associated with the proposed action.
(3) The extent of anticipated public interest.
(4) Methods that would most effectively notify and involve the public.
(5) Any relevant issues of national security or classification.

As soon as practicable after the cognizant command has determined that an Environmental Impact S is required and the proper chain of command has been notified, undertake the following efforts to involve agencies and the public appropriately and to focus the environmental analysis on the significant issues.

Regulations:

https://mclbbarstow.usmc.afpims.mil/Portals/132/Environmental%20Dept/NEPA%20BO%205090.2B_Signed_05Oct2018.pdf

BO 5090.3B Comprehensive Environmental Training and Education Program (10-27-2022)

MCO 5090.2, Vol 5 Environmental Training and Education

Plans and Conservation Branch Chief
(760) 577-6784

NEPA Planner
(760) 577-6836

Natural and Cultural Resource Specialist
(760) 577-6111

EMS Manager
(760) 577-6416