Details the status and progress for each agency in the areas of energy, transportation, and environment.

This workshop is designed to provide attendees with essential information about using utility energy services contracts (UESC) to implement comprehensive energy and water efficiency projects at federal facilities. The workshop will review the enabling authority, various supporting agency opinions and a generalized step by step process.

The goal of the center is to extend as much information as possible to those experiencing the difficult battle with asbestos related disease either themselves or through that of a friend or loved one. The center is 100% committed to providing the full spectrum of relevant information, from live clinical trials and other medical resources to the legal implications of asbestos exposures.

Learn about smart solutions being developed today by refiners, automakers, fuel producers, governments, and capital markets to balance the tight supply & demand situation with sustainability requirements.

E3 stands for energy, economics, and environment. E3 2008 will focus on the intersection between innovative technologies, visionary policies, environmental benefits and emerging market opportunities as they relate to developments in the renewable energy sector.

Topic addressed include: global warming, climate shift, energy alternatives, ecological crises, and energy conservation.

Organized by Local Governments for Sustainability, the program will showcase the vast work of ICLEI members on advancing sustainability, for and about local governments. It will be enriched by global strategists sharing their vision on the opportunities and challenges for local governments in the coming decade.

The aim of the Conference is to promote the exchange of leading-edge technical information that supports (a) improving and enhancing cleanup processes and techniques used at former munitions sites and (b) practicing the environmental stewardship necessary to sustain the military's ability to conduct realistic air, land, and sea training into the foreseeable future.

Covers innovative science, engineering, management approaches related to contaminated sediment characterization, assessment, monitoring; processes, modeling; management, policy; remediation, restoration.

This is a partnership between EPA and the National Estuary Programs (NEPs) to address climate change in coastal areas. This effort brings together EPA's Oceans and Coastal Protection Division and Climate Change Division to build additional capacity in the NEPs and other coastal communities as they prepare to adapt to the effects of climate change. Other EPA offices, such as the Global Change Research Program, are supporting this effort as well. The purpose of Climate Ready Estuaries is to assist NEPs and coastal communities in becoming "climate ready" by providing tools and assistance to assess climate change vulnerability and plan for adaptation.

Proposed addition of Fort Detrick Area B Ground Water to the National Priorities List (NPL). Comments are due November 3, 2008. The POC is Robert Myers, phone (703) 603-8851, myers.robert@epa.gov, Site Assessment and Remedy Decisions Branch, Assessment and Remediation Division, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (Mail Code 5204P), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; or the Superfund Hotline, phone (800) 424-9346 or (703) 412-9810 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area (Federal Register: September 3, 2008 [Proposed Rules], Page 51393-51400).

Complete zipped version of the Hierarchical, Organization-focused Environment Safety and Health Management System (ESHMS) Implementation Guidance.

The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive has released implementation guidance for use in preparing and deploying a Hierarchical, Organization-focused Environment Safety and Health Management System (ESHMS). The guidance includes sample templates while outlining key steps for agencies to follow to implement a hierarchical, organizational-level, enterprise ESHMS, from headquarters down to facilities. The templates may also be used for the development of a system that addresses environment only (i.e. EMS) or for a system that is implemented at only one level of the organization.

Wheel weights are clipped to the rims of every automobile wheel in the United States in order to balance the tires. These weights often come loose and fall off. They are either washed into storm sewers and end up in waterways or are gathered during street cleaning and placed in municipal landfills. Under the NLFWWI EPA is encourageing the phase-out of the sale and installation of lead wheel weights. The U.S. Air Force, Postal Service, and General Services Administration have joined this initiative.

Hierarchical, Organization-focused Environment Safety and Health Management System (ESHMS) Implementation Guidance

This site will become available in 2009 for the submission of Risk Management Plans.

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has developed a new Certification Program for stormwater managers. The purpose of the program is to promote excellence in the profession by advancing knowledge and practices in stormwater management. A Certified Stormwater Manager will have understanding and experience in the administration of a stormwater program, use of best practices, hydrology, maintenance and other related areas.

(Washington D.C. -- August 20, 2008) David G. Williams, a former Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard and main propulsion assistant for the Coast Guard Cutter Rush, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Hawaii for making a false statement to federal criminal agents investigating allegations of potential discharges of oil-contaminated waste from the cutter into the Honolulu Harbor, announced Ronald J. Tenpas, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division. Williams was sentenced to pay a $5,000 fine, serve 200 hours of community service and serve two years of probation.

A one-day forum on shifting natural resource and climate change policy toward a cohesive strategy in the U.S. Special discussion of California's Climate Change Plan AB 32.

This conference is presented by the Northwest Environmental Education Council.

This course provides knowledge, concepts and tools for developing plans, programs and practices for sustainability and success. This hands-on approach to sustainability will allow attendees to develop strategies, identify and assess risks and opportunities, undertake decision-making methods towards successfully achieving sustainability. The mission is to focus on putting sustainability into action in the organizational setting. Using the case studies and drawing from current practices, the class will design a framework and create a roadmap. Also covered are sustainability-related metrics and methods for making decisions regarding related activities.

Offered by the Northwest Environmental Training Center, this one day class clearly defines sustainability in theoretical and practical terms.

Presented by the Northwest Environmental Training Center, triple bottom line reporting is emerging as an important and necessary part of an organization's disclosure. Two main issues addressed are 1) what a triple bottom line report is and 2) the areas addressed in a triple bottom line report. The first issue involves establishing an understanding of the triple bottom line and a structure for accountability. The second issue deals with identifying boundaries, a methodology for reporting and development of an understanding of the issues around subject areas in reporting.

This workshop will ground you in the fundamentals of what sustainability is and how you can apply it to your thinking and leadership. First, we will define sustainability and the common themes of interest that are associated with sustainability management frameworks. For each theme, we will explain what they are and why they are important. Examples will be provided as well as some common initial strategies to start your team moving towards your goals. Second, we will teach you about life cycle thinking. Through small group work, you will practice using a simple tool that can help you make better decisions about resource allocation. Finally, we will introduce you to the basics of developing a sustainability management program. This will include discussions of planning, governance and integration across divisions.

This workshop provides an overview of key issues related to selecting sustainability indicators and leading an assessment in your organization. Topics include: selecting indicators for both internal operations and mission-related services and activities; leveraging information streams and documents; scaling assessment effort and outputs to organizational capacity and resources; developing quantitative and qualitative indicators; and creating appropriate short-term and long- term performance benchmarks.

A sustainability plan is both a guidance document as well as the foundation for a reporting system. This workshop will walk you through the steps of creating a plan as well as share tips and stories for implementing that plan most effectively.

This 2-1/2 day workshop includes speakers on sustainable design and redevelopment, as well as a bus tour of area sites and interactive charettes during which conference participants will explore the principles of sustainable design and redevelopment.

Training is sponsored by the Auditing Roundtable. It addresses issues such as ethics and standards of conduct, audit program design, pre-audit activities, onsite audit activities, post-audit activities, and internal controls.

Training is sponsored by the Auditing Roundtable. It addresses regulatory applicability, typical process operations, and pollution prevention.

Training is sponsored by the Auditing Roundtable. It addresses health and safety regulatory applicability and impacts of various work activities.

The FedCenter staff and advisory board would like to ask all FedCenter members to please take a few minutes to give us your feedback on how helpful FedCenter has been to you, what can be improved, and what additional information or services you think would be helpful to have. If you have not already done so, please complete our online survey by August 31, 2008. The survey is at http://www.fedcenter.gov/survey/, and should only take a small amount of your time to complete. This annual survey is our best opportunity to measure the success we've had in serving your environmental compliance needs, so please respond today. Thanks, Steve Luzzi FedCenter Manager

(San Juan, P.R. - August 19, 2008) EPA has issued administrative complaints against three federal government entities over violations related to the management of underground storage tanks (USTs) in Puerto Rico. EPA issued an 11-count complaint to the Puerto Rico National Guard and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act at Camp Santiago in Salinas, P.R. EPA also issued a complaint against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for alleged violations of the Solid Waste Disposal Act at two facilities in Puerto Rico.

This is a proposal to amend DOE's test procedures for battery chargers and external power supplies to include provisions for measuring standby mode and off mode energy consumption, as directed by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. DOE also proposes to add a test procedure for measuring the energy consumption of multiple-voltage external power supplies. In addition, DOE proposes to make revisions to the single-voltage external power supply test procedure. DOE also proposes to extend the current certification reporting requirements to the Class A external power supplies for which Congress established energy efficiency standards in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Comments will be accepted until October 29, 2008.POCs are Ms. Francine Pinto or Mr. Michael Kido, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: (202) 586-9507. E-mail: Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov or Michael.Kido@hq.doe.gov  (Federal Register: August 15, 2008 [Proposed Rules], Page 48053-48083)

The intent of these revisions are to clarify several definitions, to clarify when the section 7 regulations are applicable and the correct standards for effects analysis, and to establish time frames for the informal consultation process. Comments are due September 15, 2008. POCs are Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240; telephone: 202-208-4416; or James H. Lecky, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910; telephone: 301-713-2332 (Federal Register: August 15, 2008 [Proposed Rules], Page 47868-47875).

Reminder: The US EPA will be holding its last two (of 13 offered), free, underground storage tank workshops for the federal community on August 19-20, 2008 in Denver at EPA R8, and on September 9-10, 2008 in Chicago at EPA R5. If you are planning on attending either of these two remaining classes, please don't wait to register any longer. For more information on the class agenda and other details, click here.

This memorandum, dated 7 July 2008, clarifies EPA's position regarding the relationship between EO requirements and proposed Federal Agency SEPs. The document explains those situations where a proposal that is similar in nature to directives of an EO may otherwise be acceptable under the SEP policy regarding acceptance of proposals "that may not have otherwise occurred" without the settlement.

Here you'll find information about the Interagency Sustainability Working Group, including tools and resources that help agencies meet the requirements in Executive Order (EO) 13423 and other legislative requirements; publications and resources for the group; and minutes and presentations from the working group meetings.

This Department Manual release, 515 DM 4, issued August 13, 2008, updates Departmental policy, responsibilities, and functions on environmental management systems to be conducted on Departmental lands, facilities, operations, and services.

Release date: 08/12/2008 Contact Information: Mary Simms, (415) 760-5419, simms.mary@epa.gov $100 Million Privatized Cleanup Effort Will Address Dangerous Munitions and Explosives Simultaneously During Redevelopment
WHAT: No longer an infantry training area, Northern California's Fort Ord Army post has quickly become a national model for how to expedite cleanup and reuse activities. An innovative legal framework coupled with an aggressive cleanup strategy will allow for rapid cleanup and redevelopment of the Fort Ord area, in Monterey Calif. Through its pioneering cleanup approach, extensive public involvement program, and close regulatory interface, the program will save millions of dollars while continuing to advance property reuse.

WHY: With Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's concurrence on the early transfer package, an event this evening will celebrate and mark the transfer of the final 3,337 acres to the local community at this closing 28,000 acre installation.

FEMP's quarterly newsletter that promotes energy awareness, recognizes successes, and communicates information about saving energy and dollars to the Federal community.

Access to information on state energy programs.

This pilot program allows regulated entities nationwide to electronically self-report violations of the Environmental Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Facilities located in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas will be able to disclose violations of all environmental laws electronically. EPA said it would consider expanding that program nationwide pending the results of the pilot project.

The focus of the proposed LEED credit language changes is on transparency, setting forth a clear set of metrics, proposed as the USGBC Forest Certification System Benchmark, that any forest certification system must meet in order to be recognized within LEED. Currently, only wood products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council are eligible for LEED points. The Public Comment Period is open Friday, August 8 through Sunday, September 7, 5:00 PDT.

A pilot program allowing regulated entities nationwide to electronically self-report violations of the Environmental Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). Facilities located in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas will be able to disclose violations of all environmental laws electronically. EPA said it would consider expanding that program nationwide pending the results of the pilot project.

EPA established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February, 2000. This is an annual awards program to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in achieving clean air. This notice announces the competition for the Year 2008 program. All submission of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program must be postmarked by September 19, 2008. POC is Mr. Pat Childers, U.S. EPA at 202-564-1082 or 202-564-1352 Fax, mailing address: Office of Air and Radiation (6102A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004 (Federal Register: August 6, 2008 [Notices], Page 45768-45769).