{"id":54477,"date":"2023-04-06T10:25:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T04:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54477"},"modified":"2023-04-06T10:25:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T04:55:09","slug":"how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp\/","title":{"rendered":"How to develop an Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An\nOperational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) offers specific guidelines for\nthe operational activities carried out within a project. It also outlines the\nroles and responsibilities for mitigating, monitoring and assessing the\nfacility&#8217;s performance throughout its operational lifespan. When developing an\nOEMP for new operational facilities, the framework the project EIA Study\nestablishes is usually used. If an EIA Study is unavailable, the OEMP can be\nbased on the findings from earlier environmental assessments conducted during\nthe project&#8217;s earlier stages. For projects within existing operational areas,\nthe proposed OEMP becomes a part of the facility&#8217;s existing OEMP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp\/#Objective_of_Operational_Environmental_Management_Plan\" >Objective of Operational Environmental Management Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp\/#Components_of_Operational_Environmental_Management_Plan\" >Components of Operational Environmental\nManagement Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp\/#Approvals_needed_before_Operational_Environmental_Management_Planning\" >Approvals needed before Operational Environmental Management Planning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp\/#Regulations_involved_in_the_Operational_Environmental_Management_Plan\" >Regulations involved in\nthe Operational Environmental Management Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp\/#Stages_in_developingOperational_Environmental_Management_Plan\" >Stages in developingOperational Environmental Management Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-develop-an-operational-environmental-management-plan-oemp\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective_of_Operational_Environmental_Management_Plan\"><\/span>Objective of Operational Environmental Management Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The\nprimary goals of OEMP can be condensed into the following points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and promises made for the project<\/li><li>Preventing, reducing, or alleviating environmental harm<\/li><li>Promoting timely communication and raising awareness<\/li><li>Operating assets according to design standards<\/li><li>Offering a framework for managing and reporting environmental incidents<\/li><li>Promptly addressing community concerns and grievances; and<\/li><li>Enhancing environmental maintenance practices overall.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"325\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2.png 325w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Components_of_Operational_Environmental_Management_Plan\"><\/span>Components of Operational Environmental\nManagement Plan <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The environmental issues relevant to the project&#8217;s operational stage are distinct, and the Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) will be created in a format that focuses on specific concerns. For each environmental issue or activity that has an impact, the OEMP will identify the necessary tasks to be completed during the development&#8217;s operational phase. This will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The\nenvironmental problem at hand<\/li><li>Environmental\ngoals to be achieved<\/li><li>The\nintended environmental approach<\/li><li>Methods\nof control<\/li><li>Who\nis responsible for each task?<\/li><li>How\nto monitor progress?<\/li><li>How\nto report findings?<\/li><li>Performance\nbenchmarks<\/li><li>Procedures\nfor taking corrective action.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documents required for Operational Environmental\nManagement Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Key\ntechnical data during operations<\/li><li>Charts\noutlining the organisational structure<\/li><li>Plans\nfor emergencies<\/li><li>Standards\nfor environmental monitoring<\/li><li>Procedures\nfor operations<\/li><li>Records\nof monitoring activities<\/li><li>A\nplan for quality assurance of monitoring<\/li><li>Legislations\nrelated to the environment<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approvals_needed_before_Operational_Environmental_Management_Planning\"><\/span>Approvals needed before Operational Environmental Management Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Approvals and permits obtained under the Air, Water, EP Acts, and Noise regulations of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/state-pollution-control-board-spcb-noc\">State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Authorisation to store hazardous materials<\/li><li>Permission to carry out activities in the vicinity of protected archaeological sites<\/li><li>Authorisation for diverting land in protected areas or for road construction<\/li><li>Clearance for clearing forests or cutting down trees<\/li><li>Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for using vehicles during construction<\/li><li>Permission to extract water for construction and related activities<\/li><li>Environmental clearance<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulations_involved_in_the_Operational_Environmental_Management_Plan\"><\/span>Regulations involved in\nthe Operational Environmental Management Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The <strong>Environmental (Protection) Act. 1986<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Environment_Protection_Act,_1986\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and the Environmental (Protection) Rules, 1987- 2002<\/li><li>The EIA Notification 2006 and the subsequent amendments<\/li><li>The Water (P&amp; CP) Act, 1974<\/li><li>The Air (P&amp; CP) Act. 1981<\/li><li>Noise Pollution (Regulation And Control) Act, 1990<\/li><li>Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980<\/li><li>Wild Life Protection Act, 1972<\/li><li>Coastal Regulatory Zone Notification, 1991<\/li><li>Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958<\/li><li>The Motor Vehicle Act. 1988<\/li><li>The Explosives Act (&amp; Rules) 1884 (1983)<\/li><li>Public Liability And Insurance Act,1991<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/hazardous-waste-management-authorization\">Hazardous Wastes<\/a><\/strong> (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989<\/li><li>Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules, 1996<\/li><li>Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, as amended in 1972<\/li><li>The Building &amp; Other Construction Workers, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bocw-act-registration\">BOCW Act<\/a><\/strong>, 1996<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_in_developingOperational_Environmental_Management_Plan\"><\/span>Stages in developingOperational Environmental Management Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 1: Defining goals for the organisation<\/strong> &#8211; The initial planning stage for an Environmental\nManagement System (EMS) involves determining the reason for pursuing its\ndevelopment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Is\nthe aim to enhance environmental performance? <\/li><li>It\nis essential to document and regularly revisit the objectives throughout the\nprocess.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;During the\ncreation and execution of the EMS, it is important to consider how each task\ncontributes to achieving the goals. It is also necessary to determine the project&#8217;s\nscope and ask questions about defining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 2: Securing top management commitment<\/strong> &#8211; Obtaining the support of top management is a crucial aspect of planning for an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/environmental-management-plan-report\">Environmental Management System (EMS)<\/a><\/strong>. Management must comprehend an EMS&#8217;s advantages and its implementation requirements. To achieve this understanding, the current approach&#8217;s strengths and limitations must be explained, and how those limitations could impact the organisation&#8217;s financial and environmental performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 3: Selection of an EMS Champion<\/strong> &#8211; For small or medium-sized organisations, various\ncandidates may not be available to choose from when selecting a project\nchampion. Nonetheless, it is crucial to make a thoughtful choice. The project\nchampion should possess the required authority, comprehension of the\norganisation, and project management abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 4: Building an Implementation Team<\/strong> &#8211; Forming a team comprising members from vital\nmanagement functions (like engineering, finance, human resources, production,\nand\/or service) can help to identify and evaluate issues, opportunities, and\ncurrent processes. External parties such as suppliers, contractors, or others\ncan also be part of the project team where applicable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 5: Conducting Meeting<\/strong> &#8211; After selecting the team, organise a meeting to\nlaunch the project and discuss the organisation&#8217;s objectives, initial steps,\nand team members&#8217; roles. It is advisable to have senior management describe\ntheir support for the EMS at the meeting. This meeting can also be used to\nprovide EMS training to team members. After this meeting, communicate the plans\nand progress of the EMS to all employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 6: Preliminary Review<\/strong> &#8211; The following step is for the team to evaluate\nthe organisation&#8217;s existing compliance and other environmental programs\/systems\nand compare them against the criteria for the EMS. This assessment should\ninclude an analysis of the organisation&#8217;s structure, policies, procedures,\nenvironmental impacts, training programs, and other related factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 7: Preparation of the budget<\/strong> &#8211; Using the findings from the preliminary review,\ncreate a project plan and budget that outlines the necessary actions, their\nresponsible parties, required resources, and timelines. It is essential to\nmaintain flexibility within the plan while setting ambitious goals. Consider\nstrategies for keeping the project on track and keeping motivation high\nthroughout the process. Additionally, identify any opportunities for quick wins\nthat can serve as early successes and encourage support for the EMS. The top\nmanagement should review and approve the plan and budget. In certain\ncircumstances, external funding or other aid forms may be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Involving employees in the development of the EMS\ncan significantly improve their sense of ownership over the system. Employees\nhave valuable knowledge of environmental, health, and safety issues related to\ntheir work areas and can also provide insights into the effectiveness of\ncurrent procedures. They can assist the project team in drafting procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stage 8: Communication and monitoring<\/strong> &#8211; Monitoring progress against goals and the\nproject plan is crucial as you construct the EMS. It is essential to\ncommunicate this progress to the entire organisation, highlighting achievements\nand the next steps. Celebrate small victories and build on them to maintain\nmomentum. Keep top management informed and involved, particularly if additional\nresources are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An OEMP is a document that outlines an organisation&#8217;s approach to managing and minimising the environmental impacts resulting from its operations. (OEMP) Operational Environmental Management Plan provides a framework for implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) within an organisation. It typically includes procedures, policies, and guidelines that address various environmental aspects of an organisation&#8217;s operations, such as waste management, energy use, water use, and pollution prevention. It is recommended to take expert guidance while developing an Operational Environmental Management Plan to mitigate any operational risks and conduct the project\/ activity smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) offers specific guidelines for the operational activities carried out within a project. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities for mitigating, monitoring and assessing the facility&#8217;s performance throughout its operational lifespan. When developing an OEMP for new operational facilities, the framework the project EIA Study establishes is usually used. 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