§ 190.6 - Procedures.

(a) Procedures shall be established by DoD Components to ensure that current and planned mission activities (e.g., master planning, construction requests, site approval requests, and training exercise plans) are effectively coordinated in a timely manner with appropriate natural resources managers.

(b) The DNRC shall advise the ASD(P&L) regarding natural resources issues and shall meet at least quarterly. DoD Components shall participate to carry out this Directive and goals of the DoD natural resources program. The Heads of the Military Services each shall appoint one representative and one alternate to the DNRC. The DNRC shall:

(1) Provide technical support to the ASD(P&L) in natural resources areas.

(2) Recommend policy and program improvements.

(3) Assist in conducting the Secretary of Defense Natural Resources Conservation Awards Program.

(4) Coordinate the natural resources management program among DoD Components.

(5) Conduct periodic natural resources conferences or training opportunities for DoD employees.

(6) Identify and coordinate natural resources research activities and needs and present them to the DUSD(R&AT) each year.