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R-02-26 <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOR THE CITY <br />OF PORTSMOUTH. <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia <br />Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have endorsed the.implementation of an <br />Environmental Management System for municipalities; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, in order to fully implement this system a Resolution is required by <br />each participating municipality which supports the City's Environmental Policy <br />Statement; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, adopting a comprehensive environmental policy will facihtate all <br />City of Portsmouth departments and their employees in understanding and implementing <br />EPA and DEQ policies regarding the use, storage and disposal of hazardous ;vastes; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, an environmental policy will demonstrate the City of Portsmouth's <br />commitment to take a responsible and proactive stance in protecting the environment and <br />reducing the risks of a hazardous material and hazardous waste accidents. <br /> <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of <br />Portsmouth, Virginia, that it hereby adopts the Environmental Policy, titled "City of <br />Portsmouth Enwronmental Policy Statement," attached hereto and made a part hereof, <br />and directs that the Interim City Manager implement the provisions contained therein. <br /> <br /> ADOPTED by the Council of the City of PortsmouttL Virginia, at a meeting held <br />on May 14, 2002. <br /> <br /> Teste: <br /> <br /> City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />