This is a publicly available web site that helps users identify applicable federal green purchasing requirements for products and services. The GPC consolidates information from a variety of sources, making it a comprehensive green purchasing resource for the federal acquisition workforce. The green services guidance addresses product requirements and optional practices that federal buyers may incorporate into service contracts. The green products section identifies all product types covered by mandatory and non-mandatory federal environmental programs, including BioPreferred, Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, Design for the Environment, Energy Star, EPEAT, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), and WaterSense. The GPC also identifies applicable FAR requirements, lists potential purchasing options, and offers links to federal environmental program web sites. This website will be sunsetting May 30th, 2025. Please update your bookmarks to https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/federal-highperformance-buildings/highperformance-building-clearinghouse.

Package Delivery (SIN 492110) includes domestic delivery for parcels and letters by local courier services and freight transportation. These services offer a variety of options for an agency to receive express shipments between any two points within the continental United States and Puerto Rico. The Multiple Award Schedule's simple ordering process helps agencies meet their domestic expedited and heavy weight shipping needs.

A collection of projects and practices which Federal agencies have implemented to achieve green building goals. Information is categorized by the headings "Policies and Strategies," Tools and Training," and "Best Practices and Case Studies." Subjects covered within these categories include, but are not limited to: water conservation, energy efficiency, metering, NetZero, lighting, green leasing, sustainable acquisition, and design. SFtool.gov will be sunsetting May 30th, 2025. Please update your bookmarks to https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwide-initiatives/federal-highperformance-buildings/highperformance-building-clearinghouse.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the civil and criminal penalties for oil spills. (Congressional Record 29 April 2025 [House] Pages H1725-H1728)

A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from purchasing or leasing new vehicles that are not zero-emission vehicles. (Congressional Record 30 April 2025 [House] Pages H1773-H1776)

Parks settings are particularly difficult to manage regarding recycling and litter prevention. While all programs experience challenges, some communities have demonstrated how systematic planning and creative strategies can deliver higher diversion and cleaner parks. This webinar featured two case study presentations, including a successful campaign to address chronic trash problems in an urban park, and a phased approach to design, implement and refine a recycling program across 300 park locations.

This webinar explored the handling of waste materials in large institutional, commercial and public buildings, from the point of being discarded to when they're carted away can be deceptively complex; how the collection system is designed and managed directly impacts operational costs and diversion rates not to mention health and safety. This program featured presentations reviewing topics including best practices and case study examples for handling separate waste streams and managing custodial staff.

This webinar featured two separate case study presentations. Evelyn Amara Ferreira with the San Francisco International Airport reviewed their work to research, test and refine the messaging used on bins across throughout the airport, and Arizona State University's Molly Longton described their system for tailoring labels to the unique waste profiles of different settings while maintaining a uniform design standard.

Many communities throughout the US are routinely exposed to elevated concentrations of particulate matter (PM) in wildland fire smoke. A common public health message is for people to go indoors when outdoor PM levels are elevated. While PM infiltration in single family homes has been relatively well studied, less is known about how much comes indoors in commercial and nonresidential buildings (such as libraries, fitness centers, and schools). To fill knowledge gaps on smoke infiltration and mitigation indoors, EPA researchers worked with community partners in Montana and California on a multifaceted study called the Wildfire Advancing Science Partnerships for Indoor Reductions of Smoke Exposures (ASPIRE) Study. This study began in 2019 and examined wildfire smoke indoor air quality impacts in public spaces and innovative approaches to reduce wildfire smoke indoors. This presentation will provide an overview of study components and some of the key results.

A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from authorizing or facilitating commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the Executive Economic Zone except in accordance with a Federal statute authorizing such action. (Congressional Record 30 April 2025 [Senate] Pages S2714-S2715)

Flow measurement is at the core of every NPDES permit. It is needed not just for loading calculation, but for efficiency calculations and even future planning! During this class you will learn the principles behind flow measurement. After this course you should be able to apply these principles to accurately measure flow at your facility. The course will consist of both slides and on-site demonstrations of this process.

Greenbuild is specifically designed to keep participants at the forefront of the industry covering sustainability, resilience, health, and wellness in the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.

This Executive Order directs all executive departments and agencies to immediately review and, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, take action to address the promulgation of Federal regulations and other actions during the last 4 years that conflict with these important national objectives, and to immediately commence work to confront the climate crisis. In addition, this EO revokes several EOs including: • EO 13834, except for Section 6. Duties of the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer, Section 7. Duties of Heads of Agencies, and Section 11. General Provisions. • Executive Order 13778 Restoring the Rule of Law, Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the "Waters of the United States" Rule • Executive Order 13783 Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth • Executive Order 13807 Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects

The AWRA conferences provides attendees with innovative, practical, and applied water resource management solutions, techniques, and current research.

The EPA is amending the data submission period for the TSCA PFAS reporting rule by changing the start date for submissions and making corresponding changes to the end dates for the submission period, i.e., the data submission period begins on 13 April 2026, and ends on 13 October 2026, with an alternate end date for small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers of 13 April 2027. As promulgated in October 2023, the regulation requires manufacturers (including importers) of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in any year between 2011-2022 to report certain data to EPA related to exposure and environmental and health effects. This change is necessary because EPA requires more time to prepare the reporting application to collect this data. The Agency is separately considering reopening certain aspects of the rule to public comment. The delayed reporting date ensures that EPA has adequate time to consider the public comments and propose and finalize any modifications to the rule before the submission period begins. This interim final rule is effective on 13 May 2025. Comments must be received on or before 12 June 2025. POC is David Turk tele: 202-566-1527; email: turk.david@epa.gov. (Federal Register 13 May 2025 [Rule] Pages 20236-20239)

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide the owner or operator of a critical energy resource facility an interim permit under subtitle C that is subject to final approval by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (Congressional Record 29 April 2025 [House] Pages H1725-H1728)

A bill to provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a floodplain is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. (Congressional Record 10 April 2025 [House] Pages H1595-H1600)

Office of Federal Procurement Policy, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council) are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to revise the list of domestically nonavailable articles under the Buy American statute. This rule is effective 11 June 2025. For clarification of content, contact FARPolicy@gsa.gov or call 202-969-4075. (Federal Register 12 May 2025 [Rule] Pages 20220-20223)

EPA announced an interim final rule to extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This extension will allow EPA to further develop and test the software being used to collect the data from manufacturers, thereby providing critical feedback to EPA, including what additional guidance would be useful for the reporting community. Under section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA finalized a rule in October 2023 requiring anyone who has manufactured (including imported) a PFAS in any year from 2011 through 2022 to submit information to EPA regarding manufacturing, use, disposal, byproducts, worker exposures, and environmental and health effects of those PFAS. This interim final rule delays the start of the submission period by nine months, from 11 July 2025 to 13 April 2026. Submissions will now be due by 13 October 2026, for most manufacturers, and by 13 April 2027, for small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers. https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2025-08168/perfluoroalkyl-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-data-reporting-and-recordkeeping-under-the-toxic

A bill to improve the environmental review process for highway projects through the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms and digital twins (Congressional Record 10 April 2025 [Senate] Pages S2560-S2563)

Join TCEQ for this year's Public Drinking Water Conference, taking place both online and in person on August 5–6, 2025, in Austin, TX. This free event offers an excellent opportunity to earn continuing education units toward your water operator license through qualifying sessions, meet one-on-one with regulators for personalized assistance with your public water system, explore current and upcoming rules and regulations, and connect with exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services.

A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. (Congressional Record 4 April 2025 [Senate] Pages S2363-S2364)

Executive Order 14275, titled Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, the Federal government is undertaking the first-ever comprehensive overhaul of the FAR. Led by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), this initiative will return the FAR to its statutory roots, rewritten in plain language, and remove most non-statutory rules. In addition, non-regulatory buying guides will provide practical strategies grounded in common sense while remaining outside the FAR. The FAR Council is issuing model deviation guidance to kickstart FAR streamlining. The guidance, which will be released on a rolling basis by FAR part, will be adopted by agencies until the FAR is formally revised through rulemaking.

Join GSA for a live webinar on how GSA's 2nd Generation IT (2GIT) BPAs and Governmentwide Strategic Solutions (GSS) simplify the acquisition of desktops, laptops, printers, and accessories. Discover how these pre-vetted solutions help agencies streamline procurement, ensure compliance, and stay mission-ready.

Learn how PSHC identifies the optimal contracting solution for your needs--aligning the right Domain, SIN, and NAICS code. This session will help you select appropriate professional or human capital contracting solutions.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installation, and Environment within the Department of Defense (DoD) announced the nine winners of the 2024 DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Awards. The annual DoD F&ES Awards recognize Military Service and Defense Agency fire departments, fire officers, firefighters, and fire service instructors for their exceptional achievements in emergency response, customer service, public outreach, innovativeness, quality-of-life initiatives, and health and safety initiatives in support of the military mission.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is reviewing its recent guidance related to the implementation of newly adopted provisions regarding Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings (CER). While DOE reviews the CER implementation guidance, DOE is staying the compliance date for the newly adopted provisions in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Effective 5 May 2025, the 1 May 2025, compliance date for 10 CFR part 433, subpart B, and 10 CFR part 435, subpart B, is stayed until 1 May 2026. POC is Mr. Rick Mears, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Under Secretary for Infrastructure, Federal Energy Management Program, FEMP-1, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585-0121. Phone: 240-278-5857. Email: cer-information@hq.doe.gov. (Federal Register 5 April 2025 [Rule] Pages 18911)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a webinar to help community water systems (CWS) learn how to address contamination incidents in their risk and resilience assessments (RRAs) and emergency response plans (ERPs). America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) section 2013 revised Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) section 1433 and requires CWSs serving more than 3,300 people to prepare (or revise) and certify RRAs and ERPs to EPA by specified deadlines every five years. Five-year recertification deadlines are upon us, with deadlines occurring throughout 2025 and 2026. Intentional contamination is one type of malevolent act that CWSs may want to address in their RRA and ERP. In this webinar, EPA will provide examples of how CWSs can address contamination incidents in their RRA and ERP.

A bill to remove certain species from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. (Congressional Record Volume 2 April 2025 [House] Pages H1411-H1412)

The FEMP Utility Program Navigator tool is a one-stop shop for finding relevant utility programs for your federal agency sites. This searchable database helps agencies navigate the complexities of utility offerings and identify cost savings opportunities by simplifying information about programs that meet their energy goals and statutory requirements.

The next Interagency Committee on Alternative Fuels and Low Emission Vehicles (INTERFUEL) working group will be open to federal agencies looking for more information on fleet management. INTERFUEL serves as a forum where federal agencies can: Learn about new fuel and vehicle industry trends; Share resources, best practices, and case studies on fleet management; and Discuss implementing legislation and executive orders designed to improve federal fleet management.

This training explores the complexities of utility costs, providing federal facility managers and energy professionals with the skills to assess and manage expenses effectively. Participants will learn to analyze utility bills, break down key charges, and navigate complex rate structures that influence overall costs. The session will also explore strategies for selecting cost-effective rates and collaborating with utility providers to maximize savings. Attendees will gain practical tools and insights to reduce waste, optimize spending, and make informed decisions that align with federal mandates and budget priorities.

Learn how Federal agencies can enhance water resilience through system identification, planning, and practical solutions. This fourth session in our resilience training series will explore key water system components, the role of water resilience in overall site resilience, and real-world examples from federal facilities. Learning objectives for this webinar include: identifying key components of water systems and infrastructure, explaining the relationship between water resilience and a site's overall resilience, and analyzing real-world examples of water resilience solutions implemented at federal agencies.

Since 1988, the EPA has maintained a Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket ("Docket") under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). CERCLA requires EPA to establish a Docket that contains certain information reported to EPA by Federal facilities that manage hazardous waste or from which a reportable quantity of hazardous substances has been released. This document identifies the Federal facilities not previously listed on the Docket and identifies Federal facilities reported to EPA since the last update on 23 October 2024. In addition to the list of additions to the Docket, this document includes a section with revisions of the previous Docket list and a section of Federal facilities that are to be deleted from the Docket. Thus, the revisions in this update include two additions, zero deletions, and zero corrections to the Docket since the previous update.

EPA hosts webinars to share the Agency's progress on the e-Manifest initiative. Updates are also provided through the e-Manifest team's quarterly newsletter, which is sent out on our newsletter.

This webinar will provide NetDMR users with a basic understanding of how to access and navigate the NetDMR tool for the purpose of electronically reporting Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) data. Topics include creating an account, requesting access to a NPDES ID, entering DMR data, signing and submitting DMRs, importing DMR data, and COR management.

EPA hosts webinars to share the Agency's progress on the e-Manifest initiative. Updates are also provided through the e-Manifest team's quarterly newsletter, which is sent out on our newsletter.

A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants at aquaculture facilities. (Congressional Record 2 April 2025 [Senate] Pages S2139-S2140)

This GSA app delivers valuable sustainable building and workplace design guidance from its Sustainable Facilities Tool.

WISER is a system designed to assist emergency responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice. WISER was discontinued in 2023. The link below provides links to applications with similar functionality.

This app provides you with a "one-stop shop" for accessing guidance from EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit with proven strategies for specifically addressing important issues such as ventilation, cleaning and maintenance, environmental asthma triggers, radon, and integrated pest management. Whether you are developing, sustaining or reinvigorating your IAQ management program, this tool will help you identify and prioritize IAQ improvements district-wide.

Deepen your understanding of the financial and budgetary factors that shape the success of utility energy service contracts (UESCs) and ESPCs. In this expert-led training, FEMP specialists will break down key cost drivers, savings structures, and economic considerations. Attendees will leave with a strong business case understanding and the ability to identify high-impact project opportunities.

Learn how to evaluate air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) alongside solar photovoltaic and battery storage using the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) REopt® web tool. This training will provide a step-by-step demonstration, helping energy professionals assess ASHP feasibility, optimize energy strategies, and improve cost-effectiveness at their sites.

This webinar will provide NetDMR users with a basic understanding of how to access and navigate the NetDMR tool for the purpose of electronically reporting Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) data. Topics include creating an account, requesting access to a NPDES ID, entering DMR data, signing and submitting DMRs, importing DMR data, and COR management.

This webinar will provide NetDMR users with a basic understanding of how to access and navigate the NetDMR tool for the purpose of electronically reporting Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) data. Topics include creating an account, requesting access to a NPDES ID, entering DMR data, signing and submitting DMRs, importing DMR data, and COR management.

A bill to remove the dunes sagebrush lizard from the lists of threatened species and endangered species published pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and to amend that Act to exclude the dunes sagebrush lizard from the authority of that Act. (Congressional Record 1 April 2025 [House] Pages H1401-H1404)

The EPA is closing the reopened comment period on the proposed Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Large Municipal Waste Combustors Voluntary Remand Response and 5-Year Review. The original proposed rule was published on 23 January 2024, with a 60-day comment period closing 25 March 2024. This comment period was reopened on 16 January 2025, for an additional 6 months. The EPA is providing notice that the comment period for this rule will now close on 30 May 2025. EPA believes that a 6.5-month comment period in total is sufficient for interested stakeholders to submit comments and additional data. Comments on the proposed rule, published at 89 FR 4243 on 23 January 2024, must be received on or before 30 May 2025. POC is Noel Cope, Mail Drop: E143-02, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12055, RTP, North Carolina 27711; tele: (919) 541-2128; and email: cope.noel@epa.gov. (Federal Register 21 April 2025 [Proposed Rule] Pages 16663-16664)

On 4 October 2021, the USFWS published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register. The Service is withdrawing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking, consistent with an order by the Secretary of the Interior. The advance notice of proposed rulemaking that published on 4 October 2021, at 86 FR 54667, is withdrawn as of 21 April 2025. POC is Jerome Ford, Assistant Director-Migratory Birds Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, telephone: 703-358-2606, email: MB_mail@fws.gov. (Federal Register 21 April 2025 [Proposed Rule] Page 16664)