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The NNEMS program is currently being evaluated by EPA.
Thank you for your interest in EPA's National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program. The NNEMS program is currently being evaluated by EPA, and we hope to have information about the 2011 program posted here in the near future.
The NNEMS program is currently being evaluated by EPA.
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NNEMS Project 2010-115
Program Announcement
Identifier: EPA-EED-10-01
NNEMS Catalog for 2010
(EPA 171-B-09-001)
[PDF, 1.5 MB, 118 pages]
NNEMS Application Materials
[PDF, 631 KB, 17 pages]
For additional information, e-mail the NNEMS Fellowship Program
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Category:
Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
Preferred Project Period:
5/10/10 - 8/20/10
Desired Education Level(s):
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
- Ph.D. Student
Project Title:
Reducing Light Pollution
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, Geographic Strategies Group
Project Overview:
EPA is responsible for protecting long-range visibility that may be affected by air pollutants. Air pollutants have the ability to both scatter and absorb light. They thus affect the ability of humans to clearly see distant objects, including scenic vistas and national monuments. However, night-sky visibility is affected less by traditional air pollutants, and more by artificial lighting around streets and buildings. Under this project, the fellow will research strategies for reducing light pollution that affects night-sky visibility that simultaneously conserve energy and reduce emissions of traditional air pollutants. The fellow will also research the effect of air pollutants and artificial lighting on night-sky visibility.
Project Goals:
The fellow will learn about the effect of air pollutants and artificial lighting on night-sky visibility and how to implement green strategies for reducing light pollution.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will be expected to develop a final report and to make presentations that summarize the results of activities completed to EPA staff and management, as well as others, as appropriate.
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters, Research Triangle Park, NC
Project Officer Information
Rhea Jones
Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, Geographic Strategies Group
Office Mission/Responsibility
The Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) compiles and reviews air pollution data, develops regulations to limit and reduce air pollution, assists states and local agencies with monitoring and controlling air pollution, makes information about air pollution available to the public, and reports to Congress on the status of air pollution and the progress made in reducing it.
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