Congress passed the Occupational and Safety Health Act to ensure worker and workplace safety. Their Goal was to make sure employers provide their workers a place of employment free from recognized hazards to safety and health, such as exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or unsanitary conditions.

OSHRC's Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan, per EO 13514, Section 8 requirements.

Contains information on October and November 2011 webinar and classroom training from the National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI).

President Obama has proclaimed October 2015 as Energy Action Month. This DOE website leads you to ideas and resources on how to celebrate Energy Action Month.

President Obama has issued a proclamation that October 2009 is National Energy Awareness Month.

This Fact Sheet provides information on the controlof odors from biosolids production facilities, and the prevention of odors from the storage, distribution, and application of the biosolids product. The level of detail is intended to provide an overview for decision-makers including wastewater treatment plant managers and authority managers. The information provided is not intended to be design guidance.

Overview of Executive Order: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, signed by President Bush on January 24, 2007.

The report, which was released April 6, 2006 includes information on innovative, emerging technologies in addition to common practices. In particular, the report outlines information on “off-gas” treatment technologies for soil vapor extraction systems currently being used to clean up hazardous waste sites.

Promoting sustainable environmental stewardship throughout the federal government.

This office coordinates policy to promote energy and environmental sustainability across Federal Government operations, which encompass more than 360,000 buildings, 660,000 vehicles, and $470 billion in purchased goods and services annually. Established in 1993, OFS is housed within the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and stewards the Interagency Steering Committee on Federal Sustainability. The Office works across Federal agencies, departments, and other White House components to ensure effective implementation and achievement of statutory requirements and Administration goals related to Federal energy and environmental performance. It also coordinates implementation of programs and initiatives to improve facility and vehicle fleet efficiency, promote adoption of efficient technologies, and modernize Federal facilities and operations.

This page provides links to CEQ guidance and Federal resources for sustainability, energy, and environmental performance. The guidance documents listed on this website provide technical information to support agencies in implementing sustainability policies and programs.

The Office of Legacy Management is the FY21 winner of the DOE GreenSpace Award.

OPM's Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan, per EO 13514, Section 8 requirements.

As the largest employer in the United States, the Federal government has a unique opportunity to influence our country's ecological and financial future. OPM strives to lower our agency's impact on the environment by ensuring that we operate in an efficient manner and minimize agency greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water use, and waste.

OSC's Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan, per EO 13514, Section 8 requirements.

Access to information on state energy programs.

Across the United States, many states are developing and publishing state level GHG inventories on a regular basis. This website provides official state ghg inventories where available.

Presentation given during the 2010 DOI Conference on the Environment in April 2010.

Thousands of industry professionals engage with the top industry leaders and government officials who are working to bring jobs across the coasts, build vessels, drive manufacturing, meet growing demands for electricity along U.S. coasts, and grow all the economic benefits that come with offshore wind development.

The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 streamlined and strengthened EPA's ability to prevent and respond to catastrophic oil spills. A trust fund financed by a tax on oil is available to clean up spills when the responsible party is incapable or unwilling to do so. The OPA requires oil storage facilities and vessels to submit to the Federal government plans detailing how they will respond to large discharges. EPA has published regulations for aboveground storage facilities; the Coast Guard has done so for oil tankers. The OPA also requires the development of Area Contingency Plans to prepare and plan for oil spill response on a regional scale.

Biography of Olga M. Dominguez, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Management Systems, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) on September 7, 2012, issued a joint memorandum calling for department and agency commitment to the goals identified in the Memorandum on Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution, and the goals identified in related policy guidance. This memorandum supersedes an OMB/CEQ joint memorandum issued in November 28, 2005, on Environmental Conflict Resolution. It broadens the efforts called for under the 2005 memorandum by explicitly encouraging appropriate and effective upfront environmental collaboration to minimize or prevent conflict. The memorandum applies to all executive branch agencies as they carry out their responsibilities under their organic acts and enabling legislation, the National Environmental Policy Act, and other laws in effect to manage and conserve our environment, natural resources, and public lands.

This memorandum, dated 4 August 2016, has the goal of improving Federal agencies' mobile service inventories and moving to a Government-wide strategy for common mobile service needs. One aspect of the memorandum is the requirement for covered agencies to develop a strategic plan no later than 31 October 2016, to be evaluated annually, for at least one next generation Government-wide acquisition solution, to be awarded prior to 31 May 2018.

The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act Enhancement Act of 2017 extended data center requirements of the original act until October 2020. This memorandum dated 25 June 2019 contains updated requirements for the consolidation and optimization of Federal Data centers, establishes consolidation and optimization targets and metrics for Federal agencies, and requirements for reporting

Section 2.8m of the document tells agencies that each Recovery Program Plan must include the following: Federal Infrastructure Investments: a description of agency plans to spend funds effectively to comply with energy efficiency and green building requirements and to demonstrate Federal leadership in sustainability, energy efficiency and reducing the agency's environmental impact.

This OMB memorandum defines a framework for achieving the data center consolidation and optimization requirements of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), the criteria for successful agency data center strategies, and the metrics OMB OFCIO will use to evaluate the success of those strategies. Instructions for public comment can be found here.

This EPA tool, published September 2013, includes a menu of bid specification development tools, for use by cities, counties, land banks, and other entities engaged in residential demolition operations to yield an improved environment result. The bid specification development tools found in the appendices of this document have been designed to serve more than one purpose. They can serve as a tool to help the reader anticipate the environmental issues and concerns that may arise in connection with a demolition project so that those issues and concerns can be factored into the planning process. They can help the reader develop and organize information concerning a demolition project. They can also be used to modify existing bid specification language used by a community or to assist in creating language for new bid specifications. This specification language could then be utilized to develop procurement language, contract language, and associated documents, as appropriate, for use in a specific bid package that would instruct contractors on the contract and on the general and the technical requirements for the demolition project.

USDA's BioPreferred® Program Catalog is designed to assist users in identifying products that qualify for mandatory federal purchasing, are certified through the voluntary labeling initiative, or both. If a product meets or exceeds the minimum biobased content requirements for one or more product categories that have been identified by USDA for mandatory federal purchasing, USDA considers the product to be "qualified." If a product achieves third-party verification of its biobased content for one or more product categories, USDA considers this product to be "certified." Companies with biobased products voluntarily submit their product information for inclusion in this Catalog, so not all biobased products available in the marketplace are represented. Although you cannot purchase a product directly from this Catalog, sourcing information, such as product details and company websites, is provided.

This free, publicly available online database of consumer products engineered with nanotechnology was launched March 10 by the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The database contains information on 212 products from 15 countries, including clothing, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and goods for children.

The GSA Travel Management Information Service (MIS) is offering online training webinars to assist with air business and ground business travel reporting of Scope 3 travel greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These trainings sessions are specifically focused on generating travel GHG reports using GSA's Travel MIS. The team is happy to invite you to attend a one hour training session to learn how to run emission reports in MIS and report on agency emissions for FY14. The following dates and times are available. If interested, please e-mail TravelMIS@gsa.gov with the preferred session(s). A confirmation email will be sent from the Travel MIS team.

Available sessions (all times are listed in EST):

Session 1: Thursday 12/4/2014 @ 2PM
Session 2: Wednesday 12/10/2014 @ 12PM
Session 3: Tuesday 12/16/2014 @ 1PM
Session 4: Tuesday 1/6/2015 @ 3PM
Session 5: Monday 1/12/2015 @ 11AM
Session 6: Friday 1/16/2015 @ 10AM
Session 7: Monday 1/19/2015 @ 12PM

For more information contact: TravelMIS@gsa.gov.

A part of EPA's Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series, this 2014 document identifies how local governments can work with utilities, local businesses, nonprofit groups, residents, state agencies, and green power marketers and brokers to plan and implement on-site renewable energy generation projects at local government facilities and throughout their communities.

This is a linked open data platform bringing together energy information to provide improved analyses, unique visualizations, and real-time access to data. The site was developed and populated by DoE, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and other National Laboratories. The site currently houses more than 60 clean energy resources and data sets, including maps of worldwide solar and wind potential, information on climate zones, and best practices. NREL will continue to develop, monitor, and maintain the site.

This is an open-source tool which aids users in accessing and interpreting complex climate data. OpenClimateGIS serves users who are already familiar with GIS systems, enabling them to access data for specific regions and sectors and providing access to recent data such as outputs from climate models.

Developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), OpenStudio is the foundation for a number of end-user tools that help architects, building engineers and building energy modelers produce building simulations with more consistent results. It is a cross-platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux) collection of software tools to support whole building energy modeling using EnergyPlus and advanced daylight analysis using Radiance. OpenStudio is a free, open source project to facilitate community development, extension, and private sector adoption. OpenStudio includes graphical interfaces along with a Software Development Kit (SDK).

This February 2016 manual (EPA- 510-K-16-001) contains brief summaries of the federal underground storage tank (UST) requirements for operation and maintenance (O&M), as well as practical help that goes beyond the requirements. Checklists prompt the user to look closely at what kinds of equipment are in use and how to keep that equipment working properly over the lifetime of the UST system. The manual provides recordkeeping forms that also help the UST owner and operator keep equipment operating properly.

Issued May 2001, this EPA fact sheet provides an overview of O&M throughout the phases of the Superfund pipeline and presents guidance for Remedial Project Managers (RPMs). This is EPA 540-F-01-004.

This guidance provides information to the public and the regulated community on how EPA intends to exercise its discretion in implementing its regulations at contaminated sites. This document does not impose legally binding requirements. The document was issued in April 2009.

Last updated in 2008, the Guidelines identify the precise criteria for the inclusion of properties on the World Heritage List and for the provision of international assistance under the World Heritage Fund.

This 5 hour eTraining outlines the necessary steps for directing on-going or new operation of photovoltaic (PV) systems for the life of the project across a variety of system types, sizes, and environments. It is designed for personnel looking to plan and direct an operations and maintenance (O&M) program for a variety of PV systems. The course is part of FEMP's four-course Solar Energy: Photovoltaics Certificate Series, which discusses solar PV fundamentals for both small- and large-scale applications and operations and maintenance best practices for small-scale systems.

This seminar provides an overview of operations and maintenance best practices with a focus on corrective, preventive, and predictive infrastructure requirements and commissioning for existing buildings.

The Meridian Institute, a nonprofit organization, has developed an information service (Nanotechnology and Development News) to track developments related to risk-based research and socioeconomic impacts as an approach to identifying the health and environmental risks of nanotechnologies.

This Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Case Study outlines possible energy efficiency improvements at three Federal data centers representing a broad cross section of the federal data center space. By leveraging known energy saving strategies, these three data centers could implement the recommended energy efficiency measures (EEMs) with an estimated payback of only approximately two years with cost savings upwards of $100,000 annually at each site.

A free, desktop computer application which estimates the technology cost for automobile manufacturers to achieve variable fleet-wide levels of vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Learn how key energy and energy-related performance metrics can drive data center optimization. This training will introduce industry-recognized metrics, explain their role in improving efficiency, and provide practical guidance on applying them effectively. Discover how to leverage these insights to enhance data center performance--without the need for new equipment.

Discover how liquid cooling is transforming enterprise data centers by enhancing efficiency and reliability. This webinar explores key liquid cooling approaches, their benefits, and how to transition from traditional air cooling. Learn when to consider liquid cooling, explore various solutions, and evaluate their pros and cons to optimize your data center operations.

This class offered by the Navy will provide attendees with the necessary tools and information to make remedy selection decisions and achieve site closeout. The attendees will learn the components of the Record of Decision, Remedial Action Operation (RAO)/Long Term Management (LTMgt) optimization strategies, and site closeout requirements. Factors such as contaminant and media impacts, transfer mechanisms, applicable technologies and lifecycle design considerations will be emphasized. This course has been comprehensively updated for 2019, Target audience is Installation Restoration Program RPMs, BRAC Environmental Coordinators, UST EIC's and Navy personnel responsible for Navy Hazardous Waste sites.

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.

July 2009 version of the U.S. Army OREGA-N's "Northern Region Review" bi-monthly newsletter highlighting current environmental legislative and regulatory news important to Army environmental and facility managers.

This EPA website lists organizations with available resources and services related to reducing, reducing, and recycling C&D Materials. Types of organizations include: trade associations, research and education organizations, and buyers/sellers of reusable and recyclable commodities.

Offered by EPA, OSC 201 takes a hands-on practitioner's approach to removal and emergency response management, based on the perspective of field operations. The course is offered as part of the ongoing effort to prepare OSCs for the challenges they will encounter during a removal action and an emergency response. The instructional methodology will include a response case study to provide participants an opportunity to apply the skills learned during the course.

Issued by EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), the purpose of this document is to provide guidance to support Five-Year Reviews (FYRs) under CERCLA, as amended, where institutional controls (ICs) are included as components of site remedies. FYRs generally are conducted where the chosen remedy leaves waste in place and does not allow for unlimited use and unrestricted exposure(UU/UE) at a site. This guidance supplements OSWER's 2001 Comprehensive Five-Year Review Guidance (FYR Guidance) and provides recommendations for conducting FYRs for the IC component of remedies in a manner similar to the review of engineering or other remedy components.

There are an enormous number of Federal laws and statutes pertaining to cultural resources. The best source of that information is the National Park Service.

EPA is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register (FR) on 17 April 2024. The EPA finalized the Other Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI); Title V Permitting Provisions rule which removed title V permitting requirements for air curtain incinerators that burn only wood waste, clean lumber, yard waste, or a mixture of these three types of waste. Following publication of this final rule, the EPA discovered inadvertent errors in the regulatory text and is correcting them in this action. The final rule is effective on 14 November 2024. POC is Dr. Felica Davis, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-05), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, EPA, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12055, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tele: (919) 541-4857; and email: davis.felica@epa.gov. (Federal Register 14 November 2024 [Rule] Pages 89928-89933)

Overseas Compliance Assessment Protocols (OCAP) manuals are environmental compliance assessment manuals intended for use by Department of Defense (DOD) installations that are located overseas. The OCAP manuals are based on Final Governing Standards (FGS) developed specifically for use in countries that host DOD installations. The manuals enable users to: identify applicable environmental regulations, document instances of environmental noncompliance, develop action plans to eliminate the noncompliance, and prevent future noncompliance. Service-specific supplements to the FGS-based OCAP manuals are available for use by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marines. The FGS-based manuals are updated as necessary; the service-specific supplements developed for use overseas are updated annually. FedCenter.gov membership is also required for access to these documents.

In accordance with DOD Instruction 4715.5, Management of Environmental Compliance at Overseas Installations, dated 29 June 2020, this document is used as a baseline in the development of Final Governing Standards. Note this document is only available to U.S. military personnel who have a FedCenter.gov membership account.

OPIC's Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan, per EO 13514, Section 8 requirements.

This two-day course, designed for those seriously interested in learning about biodiesel fuel, will describe engine systems, biodiesel blends, and biodiesel production. The ASTM D6751 standards will be discussed in great detail, as will the benefits and drawbacks of biodiesel technology.

Presentation by Tom Napier, US Army Corps of Engineers, at the EO13514/C&D 101 Workshop help on August 26, 2010, addressing reuse and recycling opportunities and strategies for various types of construction materials.

Overview of Executive Order 13514: Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Developed by DOE's Office of Nuclear Safety, Quality Assurance and Environment, this Environmental Policy and Assistance Information Brief HS-22-IB-2009-20 (November 2009) reviews the contents of EO 13514. This review includes a synopsis of the EO; background and deadline information; responsibilities of DOE's SSO; the DOE SSP Plan; the Continuing Role of DOE Site Environmental Management Systems (EMS); and recommendations for contractors and vendors.

A Department of Energy (DOE) presentation to the DOE Facilities and Infrastructure office, dated 10/27/2009.

Discusses the basic definitions and importance of the federal underground storage tank program.

This SERDP and ESTCP webinar focuses on DoD-funded research efforts to build upon hydrologic modeling elements necessary for strengthening DoD installation water resilience. Specifically, the investigators will discuss the development and accuracy of next-generation intensity-duration-frequency curves for enhancing hydrologic design, and coupled models to support evaluation of mission-assurance risk from disruption of water infrastructure.

As the weather warms, exposure to unhealthy ground-level ozone conditions becomes more likely and especially harmful to asthmatics and those with respiratory conditions. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and Nitrous Oxides (NOx) react with hot temperatures in the air to form ground-level ozone. To alert and protect the public, EPA's AIRNow website provides information about air quality conditions to prevent dangerous over-exposure to ozone pollution.

EPA has asked the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) for further interpretation of the epidemiological and clinical studies they used to make their recommendation concerning stricter standards for smog. EPA will review the input CASAC provides before the new standard is selected.

NEWMOA developed a software application called "Pollution Prevention and Assistance Tracker (P2@)" starting around 2012 through 2015. The tool was developed with funding and support from EPA and oversight by NEWMOA's Assistance and Pollution Prevention Metrics Workgroup.

The P2 Hub Resources Center offers businesses and technical assistance providers pollution prevention (P2) resources and tools.

This resource contains a collection of case studies, webinars, tools and articles about P2 solutions, practices, and technologies. Some of the resources listed are grantee work products and may not have been formally reviewed by EPA, and may not reflect the views and policies of EPA. The EPA does not endorse trade names or recommend the use of commercial products mentioned in these documents.

This resource contains a collection of case studies, webinars, tools and articles about P2 solutions, practices, and technologies. Users can search for P2 resources by keywords, sector, or processes. To search by P2 National Emphasis Area (NEA), select the "Sector" search and choose the NEA.

P3 is the next step beyond P2 (pollution prevention) and focuses on the three components of sustainability: People, Prosperity and the Planet. This national student design competition will enable college students to research, develop and design sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.

EPA finalized updates to strengthen the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) Standard, which identifies the requirements that products and their ingredients must meet to earn EPA's Safer Choice label or DfE logo. These updates strengthen the criteria products must meet to qualify for the voluntary Safer Choice label, supporting the use of safer chemicals in the marketplace. The Safer Choice program makes it easier for consumers and purchasers for facilities like schools and office buildings to find cleaners, detergents and other products made with safer chemical ingredients. Similarly, the DfE program helps people find disinfectants that meet high standards for public health and the environment.

The Pacific Institute is dedicated to protecting our natural world, encouraging sustainable development, and improving global security. The Pacific Institute currently has five main areas of research: Water and Sustainability, Environment and Security, Community Strategies for Sustainability and Justice, Economic Globalization and the Environment, and Global Change working on a wide variety of topics.

This website is a gateway to a broad range of information related to climate in the Pacific Islands. It includes summaries of programs, projects, and activities, as well as products and services. Formed through the collaboration of and contributions from a family of agencies, institutions, and organizations, this website is intended to serve as a shared resource for research scientists, service providers, and decision-makers. The website provides access to a broad range of region specific information related to historical hindcasts and multi-decadal projections. For example, users can search, by region and/or climate variable, and find a list of relevant products along with a brief summary and a direct link to each. This developmental website was put together by representatives of the NOAA National Climatic Data Center working in support of the Pacific Climate Information System. For more information on the site, visit:

The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center provides free and well-researched answers to specific questions about pollution prevention through its Rapid Response site. They provide thorough and unbiased answers to help you make decisions. They offer a staff of seasoned problem solvers with diverse expertise in manufacturing processes, chemical engineering, energy efficiency, and many other fields. If they can't answer your question, they will point you to the contacts or resources that can.

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.

Ariel view of Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant - 270x141.

Ariel view of Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant - 180x94.

The Guidance Manual for Paint Reuse Programs, dated January 2007, was developed by the Paint Product Stewardship Initiative (PPSI). The purpose of this manual is to provide interested stakeholders with the resources necessary to establish a successful paint reuse program and to provide existing reuse programs with best practices for more effective operations. The manual outlines various program models along with benefits and perceived barriers to starting reuse programs; highlights successful programs already in place; describes the factors that must be considered when starting a reuse program; and links the user to more detailed resources for particular programs.

PCRC is maintained by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS). The PCRC is one of the Compliance Assistance Centers developed by industry-government partnerships, with support from EPA's Office of Compliance.

Used pallets can become a serious disposal problem for some companies. If pallets are accumulating on your company's loading dock faster than you can deal with them, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality suggests implementing the following techniques.

This tool calculates the U.S. average energy and wood consumption and environmental releases summed across the full "life cycle" of each of five major grades of paper and paperboard. For a given grade, it allows the user to compare the environmental impacts of papers made with different levels of post-consumer recycled content, ranging from 0% (i.e., virgin paper) to 100%.

The Paris Agreement, which calls for this zeroing-out of net carbon pollution by the end of the century, was ratified on 5 October 2016 and will enter into force on 4 November 2016.

The text of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Paris Agreement.

Are you a building owner who needs to comply with a mandatory benchmarking requirement? Do you have little or no experience using EPA's Portfolio Manager tool? You've come to the right place! This webinar will serve as a beginner's guide to Portfolio Manager and provide you with all the essential "how-to" information you need to start benchmarking and reporting your building data to your local or state government. Topics will include understanding how state and local jurisdictions use EPA's Portfolio Manager tool to facilitate reporting and how to set up your Portfolio Manager account and properties, enter energy data, and report or share data with your jurisdiction.

Now that you've benchmarked, what's next? Join us to understand how to interpret your results and your building's performance. Learn how you can take things to the next level with more insights into your building's performance metrics and use your data to identify actionable energy and cost saving opportunities! NOTE: This session will focus on U.S. benchmarking ordinances only. Topics include understanding building performance metrics such as: The 1-to-100 ENERGY STAR score; Energy use intensity; Greenhouse gas emissions; How to check your building and energy data for errors; and Using benchmarking data to develop an energy management plan.

Now that you've benchmarked and understand your results, it's time to work on improving your building's energy performance. In this session, you'll learn about low-and-no-cost improvements that can help you reduce energy consumption and save money without significant capital investments. You'll also learn about a variety of free ENERGY STAR resources that are available to help you improve your energy performance. Finally, you'll learn how to connect with service provider organizations that can help you achieve your energy efficiency goals and earn ENERGY STAR certification for your building.

Now that you've benchmarked and understand your results, it's time to work on improving your buildings energy performance. In this session, you'll learn about low-and-no-cost improvements that can help you reduce energy consumption and save money without significant capital investments. You'll also learn about a variety of free ENERGY STAR resources that are available to help you improve your energy performance. Finally, you'll learn how to connect with service provider organizations that can help you achieve your energy efficiency goals and earn ENERGY STAR certification for your building. NOTE: This session will focus on U.S. benchmarking ordinances only. Topics include: Low- and no-cost energy efficiency improvements; ENERGY STAR program tools, resources, and additional training opportunities; and Connecting with ENERGY STAR service providers.

Approximately 2,900 acres of the Griffiss Air Force Base Superfund Site located in Rome, New York, is being deleted from the National Priorities List (NPL). The EPA and the State of New York, have determined that, with regard to the specified properties at the GAFB Site (i.e., the soil and groundwater beneath), either no significant threat to public health or the environment exists or all appropriate response actions, other than operation, maintenance, and 5-yr reviews, have been implemented such that they no longer pose a significant threat to public health or the environment. This action is effective March 20, 2009.

Offered September 22, 2011. This DOE webcast will be a roundtable for four communities to describe successful partnerships between local governments and utilities that enabled the local governments to implement new clean energy programs or enhance existing ones. The speakers will highlight their local governments' efforts to institutionalize energy efficiency and renewable energy use within their government organizations and throughout their communities with the help of utilities. Attendees will hear information on specific steps they took to build and sustain their local government-utility partnerships; how much funding was leveraged, the impact of the leveraged funding, the outcomes of the local government-utility partnership. and future plans for the partnerships. Communities participating in the roundtable will be Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Napa County, California; and Denver, Colorado.

Presentation given during the 2010 DOI Conference on the Environment in April 2010.

Fort Hood is the first federal facility to participate in the Federal Environmental Executive, Mr. Edwin Pinero's, Partners for Environmental Performance (PEP) program. The signing took place on October 28, but the program’s original kickoff was just about one year to the day, beginning with a meeting between the two participants and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the organization that facilitated the partnership.

Connect with a broad, diverse range of colleagues from across the country, engage with vibrant historic places, share successes and challenges, and generate ideas and solutions for the preservation movement and the various communities we serve.

The contamination of wastewater with pathogens has become an ever-increasing concern for wastewater treatment plant operators since the 2001 Amerithrax incident, 2014 Ebola outbreak, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. A better understanding of how these pathogens move through the wastewater system and effective measures for removing them from materials and waster is crucial. This webinar presentation will showcase research conducted at EPA's Test and Evaluation facility. It will discuss pathogen persistence in an activated sludge treatment system, methods for treating biosolids contaminated with heat-resistant spores (i.e., lime stabilization, composting, and incineration) and what conditions might contribute to pathogens surviving treatment. Lastly, the presentation will go over past and ongoing work on the characteristics and properties that govern bioaerosol emission from aeration basins at wastewater treatment plants.