DHS advances operational readiness and enhances nation security through compliance with energy and environmental laws enabling execution of Departmental mission requirements and Homeland Security priorities. Through strategic resource management, energy security, and environmental threat assessment and planning, EED ensures mission effectiveness, reduces operational risks, and sustains operational continuity for all operations. Responsibilities are generally categorized into three interrelated areas:
- Environmental Planning: DHS analyzes potential environmental impacts early in project planning to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, avoid unnecessary delays, and reduce the need for corrective measures through identification of minimization opportunities.
- Environmental Compliance: Through technical support, training, and oversight DHS limits liability by ensuring continuous compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, in the operation of DHS facilities and the execution of mission essential functions.
- Energy: Consistent with applicable laws, DHS prioritizes and prepares for operational resilience and mission continuity planning and assessment through the integration of advanced, market-based energy solutions, ensuring reliable power, and cost-effective building practices to essential operations and critical infrastructure.