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... 3 Airports are implementing environmental management systems (EMS) to manage critical and complex issues of environmental performance and compliance.
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... 4 requirements. For example, the FAA does not require thirdparty certification.
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... 5 for training, awareness and competence training. Procedures are implemented for communication, both internally and externally, related to the environmental activities of the organization; to demonstrate management commitment; and to address concerns and questions, raise awareness, and provide information about the organization's environmental performance.
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... 6 organization carries out its operations and activities (including maintenance) under specified conditions.
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... 7 • Chapter Four -- Environmental Management System Framework • Chapter Five -- Similarities and Differences in Approach and Content • Chapter Six -- Lessons Learned • Chapter Seven -- Conclusions and Knowledge Gaps. These chapters provide practical information from their peers that airports can consider in making the decision to develop an EMS.

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