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This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 32-70, Environmental Quality, and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 4715.3, Environmental Conservation Program. It explains how to manage natural resources on Air Force (AF) installations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Attachment 1 references applicable legal requirements and provides definitions for terms used in this instruction. Use this guidance in the United States and U.S. territories in conjunction with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. For installations outside the United States and its territories, compliance requirements within the Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD) or the Final Governing Standards (FGS) for the host country take precedence over this document. Also refer to AFI 32-7006, Overseas Environmental Program. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFPD 37-1, Information Management and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 37-123, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://webrims.ame.af.mil. Users should send comments and suggested improvements on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through channels to Headquarters, United States Air Force, Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics, Environmental Division (HQ USAF/ILEV), 1260 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20330-1260. Any organization may supplement this instruction. Major Commands (MAJCOM), FOA and DRU must send one copy of each supplement to HQ USAF/ILEV, other commands send one copy of each supplement to the next higher headquarters.