A 3-day Chesapeake Bay-Focused Environmental Management System (EMS) training to help in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay. The training will provide an understanding of the problems faced by the Bay, new regulatory and executive requirements, and approaches to integrating the Chesapeake Bay priorities into an EMS. This training is for Federal employees and contractors serving in direct support roles to Federal agencies.

The White House Council on Environmental Quality has announced that registration is now open to attend the 2010 GreenGov Symposium, to be hosted by The George Washington University on October 5-7-2010. Please see the attached flyer for registration details or visit GWU's GreenGov registration website at http://www.gwu.edu/greengov. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities information is also available here. Space is limited so register today! UPDATE 9/2/2010: The conference agenda is now available here.

The NRSW Sustainable Interior Showroom (SIS) is a functional workspace that demonstrates sustainable aspects that should be implemented during office reconfigurations, refurbishments or remodels. The showroom specifically addresses interior spaces, office furniture and adjacent outdoor breezeways. Displays and product information within the SIS educates purchase card holders, planners, contract specialists, interior designers and office staff in the environmental and sustainable choices available when selecting wall covers, carpet, flooring, office and conference room furniture, seating and moveable wall systems. Other educational tools include Best Value Determination Analysis, sustainable and performance specifications, and green furniture matrices for Ergonomic Seating, Movable Walls, Wood Casegoods, Systems Furniture, and Dorm and Quarters.

This is a not-for-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, public safety vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe.

Taught by NAFA, this course addresses the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management. Program topics include Business Management, Professional Development, Asset Management, Financial Management, Fleet Information Management, Risk Management, Vehicle Fuel Management, and Maintenance Management.

This course addresses all the major disciplines of fleet management for both the public service and commercial sector. This is designed for seasoned fleet managers.

This conference will include information on the latest in "green" products and services. Attendees will be able to test drive various alternatively-fueled vehicles. Additionally, the conference offers 60+ hours of training, education and workshops.

EPA is proposing to establish a NDZ for sewage discharges from large passenger vessels; and oceangoing vessels of 300 gross tons or more with two days or more sewage holding capacity to California State marine waters. This is in response to a 5 Apr 2006 application from the California State Water Resources Control Board (State) requesting establishment of this NDZ. If EPA determines upon application by a State that the protection and enhancement of the quality of specified waters within such State requires such a prohibition, then EPA shall by regulation completely prohibit the discharge of any sewage (whether treated or not) from a vessel into such waters. Note that effective March 2009, the NOAA established prohibitions on the discharge of sewage from large vessels in waters within the boundaries of the four National Marine Sanctuaries along the California coast. Comments must be submitted to EPA on or before 1 Nov 2010. POC is Allan Ota, Wetlands Office, Water Division, EPA Region 9, 75 Hawthorne Street (WTR-8), San Francisco, CA 94105, (ota.allan@epa.gov) (Federal Register: 2 Sept 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 53914-53925)

A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Congressional Record: August 5, 2010 [Senate], Page S6883).

Sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), the theme of this forum is "Seapower Repowered: Energy as a Force Multiplier and Strategic Resource." The focus will be on issues such as energy efficiency in acquisition, critical paths for technology, alternative fuels, grid security, and culture change. The agenda will include a presentation of the "Navy Energy Vision."

EPA is extending by 30 days the public comment period for a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, the Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule (RTCR), which was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2010. This extended comment period will afford greater opportunity to all interested parties to review and submit comments on the proposal. Comments must be received on or before October 13, 2010. POC is Sean Conley, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4607M), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 564-1781 (Federal Register: August 31, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 53267-53268).

The UIC Program works with state and local governments to oversee underground injection of waste in order to prevent contamination of drinking water resources. Class I, II, III, IV, and V wells are included.

This memorandum, dated 19 August 2010, is from the U.S. EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. The memorandum transmits the Interim Final Lead-Based Paint Consolidated Enforcement Response and Penalty Policy (LBP Consolidated ERPP) for civil administrative enforcement actions taken pursuant to Section 16 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This Policy sets forth guidance for Agency officials to use in determining the appropriate enforcement response and penalty amounts for violations of Section 409 of TSCA resulting from failure or refusal to comply with provisions of the Pre-Renovation Education Rule (PRE Rule); Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule); and Lead-Based Paint Activates, Certification and Training Rule (LBP Activities Rule).

This interim final policy, dated August 2010, is from the U.S. EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. This document sets forth guidance for the U.S. EPA to use in determining the appropriate enforcement response and penalty amount for violations of Title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) which gives the Agency the authority to address LBP and LBP hazards in target housing, and other buildings and structures. The goal of this consolidated Enforcement Response and Penalty Policy (ERPP) is to provide fair and equitable treatment of the regulated community, predictable enforcement responses, and comparable penalty assessments for comparable violations, with flexibility to allow for individual facts and circumstances of a particular case. This guidance applies only to violations of EPA's civil regulatory programs. It does not apply to enforcement pursuant to criminal provisions of laws or regulations that are enforced by EPA. The procedures set forth in this document are intended solely for the guidance of government professionals.

DOE has announced that the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) will serve as the National Administrator for the Solar Instructor Training Network (SITN) to help ensure the development of a robust national solar training infrastructure which can meet the employment needs of a rapidly growing domestic solar industry.

DOE's redesigned Energy Empowers Blog focuses on many of the projects sponsored by DOE and supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The blog tells the stories of people and businesses who are transforming the clean energy economy.

The public hearing will be held on 14 Sept 2010, in Arlington, VA.

The Biomass Program's Webinar series will cover many of the program's activities and feature "Hot Topics" discussions relevant to the development of renewable fuels, power, and products from biomass resources.

This proposed action would clarify the obligation to retain 1-h nonattainment new source review (NSR) program requirements for certain areas designated nonattainment for the 1997 8-h ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). The EPA proposes to revise the rule for implementing the 1997 8-h ozone NAAQS to address how NSR requirements that applied by virtue of the area's 1-hour ozone NAAQS classification should apply under the anti-backsliding provisions of the 1997 8-hour implementation rule. Comments must be received on or before 23 Sept 2010. POC is Mr. David Painter, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA (C504-03), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, tel (919) 541-5515, fax (919) 541-5509 or by e-mail at painter.david@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 24, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 51960-51968).

On July 27, 2010, EPA published a Supplemental Proposal that proposed onfidentiality determinations for certain data elements contained in proposed revisions to the Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule. In this action, EPA is extending the comment period for the Supplemental Proposal until September 7, 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGMRR@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 27, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 52691-52692).

This course discusses the new EPA policy (Effluent Limitation Guidelines for construction sites) in-depth with respect to discharge limits, timeline, application considerations and potential future implications. It will also cover the technology the EPA describes as capable of achieving these prescribed regulations, namely Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS) and Passive Treatment Systems (PTS).

The first of DOE's Biomass Program webinars, this webinar will focus on the program's approach to algal biofuels research and development and will include presentations from four of its recently funded consortia, comprised of more than 65 partners across the United States. This session will also discuss highlights from the National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap released in June 2010.

This is the quarterly newsletter for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building Technologies Program. Each issue provides information to improve energy efficiency of new and existing commercial and residential buildings.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is hosting a RCRA hazardous waste compliance webinar for Federal facilities. The webinar will provide a framework to deal with many of the hazardous waste compliance issues affecting the Federal sector. The webinar will be delivered through lectures from experienced compliance inspectors. Case studies will be used during the webinar to help reinforce the material. To register please click on the following URL and complete the registration form: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/529757434 by Friday, September 3, 2010.

These are national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPS) for existing stationary spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines that either are located at area sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions or that have a site rating of less than or equal to 500 brake horsepower and are located at major sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions. This final rule is effective on October 19, 2010. POC is Ms. Melanie King, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-2469; fax (919) 541-5450; e-mail address king.melanie@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 20, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 51569-51608).

On June 21, 2010, EPA proposed to regulate the disposal of coal combustion residuals generated from the combustion of coal at electric utilities and by independent power producers. This action makes several administrative corrections in the preamble to the proposed rule, which were discovered after the proposal was published in the Federal Register. In addition, EPA is providing notice that additional support documents are available for public inspection in the rulemaking docket. This action also extends the deadline for submitting written comments on the proposed rule to November 19, 2010. POC is Alexander Livnat, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Mailcode 5304P, Washington, DC 20460; tel: (703) 308-7251; e-mail: livnat.alexander@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 20, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 51434-51436).

EPA is announcing a 45-day public comment period for this draft document EPA/600/R-10/077a. The document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA's Office of Research and Development. This draft report presents a series of case studies describing the approaches currently being taken by four water utilities to assess their vulnerability to future climate change. The report is intended to illustrate the types of analyses, models, and climate change information being developed and used by selected utilities that are leaders in climate adaptation to understand and respond to climate risk. Comments should be in writing and must be received by EPA by October 7, 2010. POC is Thomas Johnson, NCEA; telephone: 703-347-8618; facsimile: 703-347-8694; or e-mail: johnson.thomas@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 23, 2010 [Notices], Page 51806-51807).

A bill to improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to respond to releases of subsea oil and gas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record: July 12, 2010 [Senate], Page S5744).

A bill to improve hydropower, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record: July 13, 2010 [Senate], Page S5786).

A bill to extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources; to the Committee on Finance (Congressional Record: July 13, 2010 [Senate], Page S5786).

A bill to promote the production and use of renewable energy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance (Congressional Record: July 13, 2010 [Senate], Page S5786).

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to permit funds in the Oil Spill Liability Trust to be used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and other Federal agencies for certain research, prevention, and response capabilities with respect to discharges of oil, for environmental studies, and for grant programs to communities affected by oil spills on the outer Continental Shelf, and to provide funding for such uses; to the Committee on Finance (Congressional Record: July 14, 2010 [Senate], Page S5849).

A bill to direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to institute research into the special circumstances associated with oil spill prevention and response in the Arctic waters, including assessment of impacts on Arctic marine mammals and other wildlife, marine debris research and removal, and risk assessment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record: July 14, 2010 [Senate], Page S5850).

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reform Department of Defense energy policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services (Congressional Record: July 14, 2010 [Senate], Page S5850).

A bill to provide financial incentives and a regulatory framework to facilitate the development and early deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record: July 14, 2010 [Senate], Page S5850).

A bill to improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record: July 15, 2010 [Senate], Page S5964).

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record: July 15, 2010 [Senate], Page S5964).

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary to establish a comprehensive program to control and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record: July 15, 2010 [Senate], Page S5964).

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish the Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to include in a response plan certain planned and demonstrated investments in research relating to discharges of oil and to modify the dates by which a response plan is required to be updated; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record: July 15, 2010 [Senate], Page S5964).

A bill to authorize the establishment of a Maritime Center of Expertise for Maritime Oil Spill and Hazardous Substance Release Response, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record: July 19, 2010 [Senate], Page S5993).

A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve geothermal energy technology and demonstrate the use of geothermal energy in large scale thermal applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record: July 20, 2010 [Senate], Page S6024.)

A bill to encourage innovation to create clean technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record: July 22, 2010 [Senate], Page S6200).

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve a provision relating to Federal procurement of recycled materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record: July 22, 2010 [Senate], Page S6200).

A bill to create the National Endowment for the Oceans to promote the protection and conservation of United States ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record: July 22, 2010 [Senate], Page S6201).

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to reform the management of energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf, to improve oil spill compensation, to terminate the moratorium on deepwater drilling, and for other purposes; read the first time (Congressional Record: July 22, 2010 [Senate], Page S6201).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure the safe and proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record: July 28, 2010 [Senate], Page S6397).

A bill to establish a grant program for first responder agencies that experience an extraordinary financial burden resulting from the deployment of employees; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Congressional Record: August 5, 2010 [Senate], Page S6883).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to include certain inland lakes within a coastal water monitoring and grant program; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record: August 5, 2010 [Senate], Page S6884).

A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to streamline Indian energy development, to enhance programs to support Indian energy development and efficiency, to make technical corrections, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs (Congressional Record: August 5, 2010 [Senate], Page S6883).

This conference will address cross-cutting and interdisciplinary themes concerning the future of subtropical cities. Themes at the conference include: Built environment and ecology, Social Economics, and Cultural/Place Identity.

This conference aims to provide a multi-disciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of many issues affecting water resources today.

This conference is dedicated to green innovation for the built environment and the only place where the entire chain of industry professionals, entrepreneurs and government leaders gather to set the agenda for the green economy and drive its success in the coming year.

This draft strategy is a result of the Coming Together for Clean Water event and online discussion. EPA's approach focuses around two thematic lines: 1) healthy watersheds, and 2) sustainable communities. The draft strategy will be available for comment until September 17.

The proposal will ensure for the first time that protective controls, such as liners and ground water monitoring, are in place at new landfills to protect groundwater and human health. Existing surface impoundments will also require liners, with strong incentives to close these impoundments and transition to safer landfills which store coal ash in dry form. The proposed regulations will ensure stronger oversight of the structural integrity of impoundments and promote environmentally safe and desirable forms of recycling coal ash, known as beneficial uses. Hearings are scheduled starting 30 August 2010.

EPA is launching a web-based discussion forum to gather public input on how the agency can improve protection of drinking water. EPA seeks input from water professionals, advocates, and anyone interested in drinking water quality issues about best solutions for issues facing our nation's drinking water-planning, developing scientific tools, controlling water pollution and use of resources. The discussion forum will feature a series of topics based on the four segments of the drinking water strategy: addressing contaminants as groups rather than one at a time, fostering development of new technologies, using the existing authority of several statues to protect drinking water, and partnering with states to share more complete data. The forum will be open for discussion for about a month http://blog.epa.gov/dwstrat/.

Join other energy industry professionals in discussing solutions to the security issues faced by the Energy Sector and the compliance obligations they manage.

This conference brings together energy entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, utilities, project developers, academic researchers, and federal institutions to discuss emerging technologies and challenges to commercialization. Discussions will cover a wide spectrum of issues including developments in airborne wind energy technology, public/private investments in renewable energy, advancements in resource analysis and regulatory issues.

The theme of the conference is "Sustainability Though Collaboration and Responsible Global Commerce."

Topics in the conference include: understand the roadmap of regulatory challenges - federal and state permitting process for offshore wind farms; gaining knowledge on the latest innovations and groundbreaking progress in research and development; and learning from best practice case studies of pioneering offshore projects.

Portland's premier conference on green building and sustainability, the 2010 Green Day Forum will feature presentations on all aspects of green building and sustainability.

This conference brings together water and money to discuss and evaluate new directions, map out a more productive future for the American water industry as well as meeting and exchanging views with many of the country's leading water authorities.

International conference for the management of radioactive material and related topics.

A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act to require the Secretary of Energy to determine whether there are systemic impediments to carrying out the weatherization program under that part, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record: August 10, 2010 [House], Page H6627).

A bill to establish the National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil Spill Prevention; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record: August 10, 2010 [House], Page H6627).

A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; to the Committee on Agriculture (Congressional Record: August 10, 2010 [House], Page H6626).

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit treatment of the Gray Wolf as an endangered species or threatened species (Congressional Record: July 30, 2010 [House], Page H6569).

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to eliminate the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 30, 2010 [House], Page H6568).

To provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 28, 2010 [House], Page H6282).

To spur rapid and sustainable growth in renewable electricity generation in the United States through priority interconnection and renewable energy payments, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 27, 2010 [House], Page H6163).

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for take-back disposal of controlled substances in certain instances, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 21, 2010 [House], Page H5920).

To encourage the implementation of thermal energy infrastructure, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 21, 2010 [House], Page H5919).

To require 100 percent domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies or by States with Federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits (Congressional Record: July 20, 2010 [House], Page H5818).

To create clean energy jobs and set efficiency standards for small-duct high velocity air conditioning and heat pump systems, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 20, 2010 [House], Page H5818).

To facilitate the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 20, 2010 [House], Page H5817).

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the establishment of a process for quickly and effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying offshore oil and hazardous substance cleanup technologies, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 13, 2010 [House], Page H5546).

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (Congressional Record: July 13, 2010 [House], Page H5546).

To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require, as a condition and term of any exploration plan or development and production plan submitted under that Act, that the applicant for the plan must submit an oil spill containment and clean-up plan capable of handling a worst case scenario oil spill, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: July 1, 2010 [House], Page H5502).

Agenda for the Inter-Agency Forum on Climate Change Impacts & Adaptations meeting held on April 22, 2010, from 1:00-4:15pm in Washington DC.

EPA is proposing to restructure sections of the transportation conformity rule so that they would apply to any new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) that are established in the future for transportation-related criteria pollutants. EPA is also proposing in this action that a near-term year would have to be analyzed when using the budget test when an area's attainment date has passed, or when an area's attainment date has not yet been established. The U.S. DOT is EPA's Federal partner in implementing the transportation conformity regulation. EPA has consulted with DOT, and they concur with this proposed rule. Written comments on this proposal must be received on or before 13 Sept 2010. POC is Patty Klavon, State Measures and Conformity Group, Transportation and Regional Programs Division, EPA, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, e-mail: klavon.patty@epa.gov, tel: (734) 214-4476, fax: (734) 214-4052. [Federal Register: August 13, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 49435-49447]

The meeting will be held October 27, 2010 at NASA HQ, Washington, DC.

The meeting will be held December 3, 2010 at Defense Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) conference room in Ballston.

EPA is announcing a 45-day public comment period for the draft document "Nanomaterial Case Study: Nanoscale Silver in isinfectant Spray" (EPA/600/R-10/081). The document is being issued by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA's Office of Research and Development. The draft is intended to serve as part of a process to help identify and prioritize scientific and technical information that could be used in conducting comprehensive environmental assessments of selected nanomaterials. The 45-day public comment period begins August 13, 2010, and ends September 27, 2010. POC is Office of Environmental Information Docket; telephone: 202-566-1752; facsimile: 202-566-1753; or e-mail: ORD.Docket@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 13, 2010 [Notices], Page 49487-49489).

This notice extends the comment period on draft guidance published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2010. The original date that the comment period would end was August 16, 2010. That date will now be extended until September 1, 2010. POC is Leslie Gillespie-Marthaler, Senior Program Manager, Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) at (202) 456-5117 (Federal Register: August 16, 2010 [Notices], Page 49913).

Scientists from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have collaborated in developing innovative water quality software that enhances a water system's ability to detect when there has been intentional or unintentional contamination. The Canary software can help detect a wide variety of chemical and biological contaminants, including pesticides, metals, and pathogens. Once contamination is detected quickly, a water utility can issue a "Do Not Drink" order to prevent customers from ingesting the water.

These proposed changes include providing additional information and clarity on existing requirements, allowing greater flexibility or simplified calculation methods for certain sources in a facility, amending data reporting requirements to provide additional clarity on when different types of GHG emissions need to be calculated and reported, clarifying terms and definitions in certain equations, and technical corrections. Comments must be received on or before 27 Sept 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 11, 2010 [Proposed Rules], page 48743-48814).

Issued by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), this document contains recommendations to enhance our ability to maintain healthy, resilient, and sustainable ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes resources for the benefit of present and future generations. These recommendations have been developed by the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force and include a National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes.

On 8 June 2010, EPA proposed amendments to the standards of performance for stationary compression ignition and spark ignition internal combustion engines. This is a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the proposal. Comments must be received on or before 8 Sept 2010. POC is Ms. Melanie King, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-2469; Fax: (919) 541-5450; e-mail: king.melanie@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 6, 2010 [Proposed Rule], Page 47520-47521).

This notice announces the program details of EPA's voluntary Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program, effective October 1, 2010. The program enables qualified drinking water operators at public water systems in Indian country to be recognized as certified operators by EPA. POC is Ronald Bergman, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Drinking Water Protection Division, Protection Branch, 4606M, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: 202-564-3823, e-mail: bergman.ronald@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 10, 2010 [Notices], Page 48329).

Offered by the Association of Climate Change Officers, this full-day workshop examines opportunities to modernize healthcare institutions and facilities with respect to energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and improved patient response.

The Sustainable Sites Initiative's aim in this document is to describe benchmarks that are based on sustainable outcomes rather than on strict prescriptions and specific technology, thereby encouraging innovation, inspiring a change in thinking, and providing flexibility. This document encompasses a series of prerequisites and credits for measuring site sustainability. Benchmarks outlined under prerequisites are required and must be met in order for a site to participate in this voluntary program. Benchmarks outlined under credits are optional, but a certain number of them must be attained for a project to achieve eventual recognition as a Sustainable Site.

Frequently-asked-questions guide for the 2010 GreenGov Symposium. Updated regularly.

This is EPA's monthly newsletter whose mission is to provide "what you can do" information about activities and events that we can use in our homes, communities, and offices.

This report, authored primarily by DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, provides a comprehensive overview of trends in the rapidly-evolving U.S. wind power market.

On June 29, 2010 the U.S. EPA, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) commemorated the issuance of a "ready for reuse" determination for the former Exell Helium Plant (Exell) in Masterson, Texas. The determination is the first to be issued to a U.S. Department of the Interior facility nationally.

Results of a second round of air monitoring in and around a child care facility and an adjacent building at the Bannister Federal Complex in Kansas City, Mo., do not reveal health concerns with indoor air at the facilities related to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), EPA Region 7 officials announced today.

Two listening sessions will be held on potential changes to the water quality standards regulation before proposing a national rule. Potential revisions include strengthening protection for water bodies with water quality that already exceeds or meet the interim goals of the Clean Water Act; ensuring that standards reflect a continued commitment to these goals wherever attainable; improving transparency of regulatory decisions; and strengthening federal oversight. The public listening sessions will be held via audio teleconferences on August 24 and 26, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT. EPA will also hold separate listening sessions for state, tribal and local governments.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, has been designated a national center for ocean energy research and development. This new Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center joins centers in the Pacific Northwest and in Hawaii that also work to advance the operational readiness of ocean energy technologies.

EPA is proposing to limit the interstate transport of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). EPA is proposing to both identify and limit emissions within 32 states in the eastern United States that affect the ability of downwind states to attain and maintain compliance with the 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and the 1997 ozone NAAQS. EPA is proposing to limit these emissions through Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) that regulate electric generating units (EGUs) in the 32 states. Comments must be received on or before 1 Oct 2010. POC is Mr. Tim Smith, Air Quality Policy Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (C539-04), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-4718; fax number: (919) 541-0824; e-mail address: smith.tim@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 2, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 45209-45465).

EPA is proposing to amend the date by which certain facilities must prepare or amend their SPCC Plans, and implement those Plans. The Agency is proposing to provide an additional year for certain facilities, with a new compliance date of November 10, 2011. Comments on this proposed rule must be received by 18 Aug 2010. POCs are Vanessa Principe at (202) 564-7913 (principe.vanessa@epa.gov) or Mark W. Howard at (202) 564-1964 (howard.markw@epa.gov), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002, Mail Code 5104A. (Federal Register: August 3, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 45572-45579).

Multiple Dates and Locations. The course provides an overview of all aspects of inspection preparation, conduct, and follow-up. The course also introduces various federal environmental laws and regulations. This is required training for inspectors and supervisors of inspectors, Others may attend as room permits.

This 1-day interactive facilitated course provides fundamental principles for designing and implementing effective compliance strategies and enforcement in a variety of governments and cultures.

The White House Council on Environmental Quality has announced that registration is now open to attend the 2010 GreenGov Symposium, to be hosted by The George Washington University on October 5-7-2010. Please see the attached flyer for registration details or visit GWU's GreenGov registration website at http://www.gwu.edu/greengov!