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1997 PPIS Grants

Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.

Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)
Region 3 (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV)
Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)
Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)
Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)
Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, NE)
Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)
Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, GU)
Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA)

REGION 1

"VT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP - P2 OUTREACH"

VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

EPA FUNDING: $80,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $160,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) Vermont Business Environmental Partnership provides incentives for small businesses to adopt sound environmental management practices and systems through incentives such as public recognition and regulatory flexibility. It also provides incentives for small businesses to use state-sponsored pollution prevention and compliance assistance programs if companies lack the internal resources to devote to environmental management issues. The grant will be used to administer the partnership program, develop a marketing plan to publicize it, perform onsite verification of standards achievement, provide onsite assistance and outreach training, and integrate pollution prevention into permitting, inspections, and enforcement programs. The Vermont Business Environmental Partnership has two levels of business participation. Entry-level business participants are designated Environmental Partners and commit to achieving six core environmental standards and 6 of 12 designated elective standards. The Core Standards and Elective Standards incorporate the elements of ISO 14001. Once Environmental Partners demonstrate that they have met the standards, implemented a comprehensive pollution prevention program, and received a compliance audit, they may be eligible to become a Model Environmental Facility.

"NBC METAL FINISHING 2000"

THE NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION

EPA FUNDING: $35,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $90, 904 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Focusing primarily upon the metal finishing industry, this grant proposes to test alternative regulatory and compliance approaches for this industry sector. Entitled "Metal Finishing 2000," the grant's primary purpose is to create a flexible regulatory approach for companies that are traditionally top environmental performers. In return, these companies will commit themselves toward striving for results that exceed the environmental standards of government regulations. The Narragansett Bay Commission will work in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the Rhode Island Contract Electroplaters, Save the Bay, and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation to identify 5 to 10 companies that are top environmental performers for its pilot project under the grant. The pilot program is expected to provide businesses incentives for greater commitment to environmental standards; to create a platform for demonstrating successful pollution prevention activities; and to minimize the need to conduct onsite compliance visits to companies that have exceptional environmental practices.

"EVALUATION OF EVAPORATION PROCESS IN METAL FINISHING OPERATIONS"

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

EPA FUNDING: $70,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $140,000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The objective of this project is to evaluate a new process of evaporation used in the metal finishing industry. Once evaluated, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management plans to develop possible methods for reducing both hazardous and nonhazardous wastes from this process. The grant will be used to define the industry's proposed use of the evaporation process, determine which in-process materials and waste streams would most likely be affected from this process, and perform engineering and regulatory analyses for each potential application of the evaporation technology. This project will be completed in partnership with the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center and local electroplating shops. Test samples will be obtained from participating companies using this process to determine the chemical composition of air emissions and evaporation concentrate. The process will be specifically evaluated for environmental and health risks and the Department of Environmental Management will report on its findings from the study.

"ACADEMIC P2 THROUGH A LEARNING ENTERPRISE - APPLE"

MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

EPA FUNDING: $45, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $90, 000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance plans to educate schools about proper chemical management, including such issues as indoor air quality, environmental regulations, and the threat of serious accidents resulting from improper handling and storage of chemicals. Chemical Health and Environmental Management in Schools (CHEMIS) is an educational program originally developed by the Pan Educational Institute. CHEMIS is a systems management program for the acquisition, use, storage, and disposal of chemicals in vocational and high schools. While CHEMIS does not currently address specific pollution prevention techniques, the Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance plans to build on an existing program to include information on pollution prevention and provide environmental compliance training to personnel.

"PILOT P2 MUNICIPALITIES IN TARGETED WATERSHED AREAS"

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

EPA FUNDING: $65, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $130, 000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

This grant will be used to fund one staff person who will coordinate a pilot pollution prevention effort with selected municipalities in a targeted watershed area. The watershed area, Merrymeeting Bay, was selected because it is a critical habitat area for many endangered species and is currently suffering from increasing population growth and a lack of planning and resources to address environmental issues. The selected municipalities will be invited to form a partnership to go beyond regulatory compliance in implementing pollution prevention techniques. The staff person will coordinate onsite assistance for participating municipalities. Additionally, a comprehensive publication on environmental issues will be written for town officials to use as guidance. The region's local environmental issues and barriers to compliance will be determined, and an action plan will be developed. If successful, the action plan will be used as an example for other municipalities to follow.

"P2 TRAINING FOR VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOL TEACHERS"

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

EPA FUNDING: $33, 334 TOTAL FUNDING: $50,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CDEP) plans to facilitate a multimedia pollution prevention training program entitled "A Curriculum Guide for Environmentally Responsible Automotive Servicing" for 57 vocational/technical school teachers who teach automotive repair. The training will include information on pollution prevention techniques and assistance programs and cover Connecticut regulations as they relate to auto repairs for both body and mechanical work. The 3-hour training will be provided by the New England Waste Management Officials Association. The Department of Education will provide continuing education units as an incentive for those who participate. Following the training, CDEP will assist a selected technical school in preparing a proposal that vocational schools may use to solicit funds from the private sector to develop a training center in its facility.

"NETWORKING THRU P2 PROJECT"

NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

EPA FUNDING: $80, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $160, 000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) plans to develop coordinated compliance and pollution prevention assistance targeted for specific industries that must meet environmental regulations. The NHDES is building an alliance between several organizations to improve the delivery of environmental compliance and pollution prevention assistance. An environmental counselor will be hired to coordinate activities and set up a screening process to evaluate small facilities. Training will be provided for student interns, environmental engineer retirees, Small Business Development Center staff, and others to conduct onsite visits. Client data will be tracked to determine the total amount of pollution prevented or waste reduced and the total savings to the companies. Additional needs of the companies will be evaluated after visits are completed. Second, the NHDES plans to do educational outreach to the woodcoatings industry because they have not previously received much targeted assistance. Third, NHDES will conduct outreach to vocational schools and technical college automotive programs by developing an automotive program curriculum and automotive service providers manual on pollution prevention. Training will be provided for automotive instructors, and onsite assistance will be offered to the five New Hampshire technical colleges that have automotive service programs.

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REGION 2

"ESTABLISH A P2 CENTRAL OFFICE"

PUERTO RICO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

EPA FUNDING: $103, 708 TOTAL FUNDING: $207, 416 LENGTH: 1 ˝ YRS.

Under this grant, the Puerto Rico Solid Waste Management Authority (PRSWMA) will establish a central office to coordinate all pollution prevention efforts. The PRSWMA currently runs an environmental technical assistance program designed to assist small businesses and municipalities in complying with existing regulations and implementing pollution prevention programs. The central office will set up a work group made up of government officials, industry, small businesses and public corporations that will develop a pollution prevention policy on the Island. It will also be responsible for gathering data on existing pollution prevention efforts and provide continued guidance to small businesses.

"P2 THROUGH REDUCTION OF CROSS-HARBOR TRUCK MOVEMENT"

RUTGERS ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC

EPA FUNDING: $108, 282 TOTAL FUNDING: $216, 794 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Rutgers Environmental Law Clinic, in collaboration with the Eco-Policy Center, will provide technical and policy research on alternatives for improving regional nonhighway freight movement for the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. They will develop recommendations for the most effective investments in goods movement and analyze the impacts of those improvements on truck traffic contributions to air pollution. Using the Major Investment Study, the clinic will make presentations on relevant issues such as the division of Conrail and the Staten Island Expressway. The Major Investment Study explores the feasibility of expanded float bridge operations and a rail freight tunnel between Jersey City and Brooklyn. They will also help build a broad-based constituency for increasing efficient and sustainable use of rail freight by gaining the support of an array of environmental and other public interest organizations. The clinic will track and publicize the progress of individual projects in the State's Rail Plan to expedite the project's implementation. These tasks will help ensure that congestion is reduced on the Staten Island Expressway and decrease truck traffic and its consequential contribution to air pollution.

"P2 THROUGH IMPROVED AUTO-FREE ACCESS TO RAIL STATIONS"

RUTGERS ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC

EPA FUNDING: $71, 672 TOTAL FUNDING: $143, 446 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Rutgers Environmental Law Clinic is currently working on a project to promote the use of alternative modes of travel to train stations on the Morris and Essex Line in northern New Jersey. The Clinic plans to use funding from this grant to expand the scope to include Bergen County, New Jersey, and Nassau County, Long Island. By expanding the scope of counties, the project will reduce highly polluting short trips to the train stations and contribute to a long-term goal of making transit support sound development patterns that are not entirely dependent on automobiles. The clinic will provide analysis necessary to determine the viability of the various modes of station access for specific sites, the relative costs of parking expansion, and the pollution reduction attributable to alternative access strategies in given locations. Planned improvements include making enhancements to bicycling and pedestrian facilities, providing shuttle services, and disseminating information on patterns of access to community leaders, local officials, and the railroad.

"GREENING A LOCAL ECONOMY"

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

EPA FUNDING: $194, 338 TOTAL FUNDING: $388, 676 LENGTH: 3 YRS.

The goal of this project is to provide funding for outreach, education, and technical assistance on pollution prevention to businesses, governmental entities, and other assistance providers located in Trenton, New Jersey. The City of Trenton, along with the Eco-Industrial Round Table, will develop a series of workshops on pollution prevention for prospective businesses, existing businesses, government and other development interests. The New Jersey Technical Assistance Program will provide onsite technical assistance. The City of Trenton is also actively rehabilitating a number of brownfield sites in order to return these environmentally damaged lands to productive uses. The city is also developing an eco-industrial park that will furnish space for businesses who commit to conserving resources and reducing waste. Additionally, the grant will be used to identify regulatory and nonregulatory barriers that businesses face in order to implement pollution prevention programs. The city of Trenton plans to develop outreach and marketing tools to counter the difficulties for starting effective pollution prevention programs. To measure its success, surveys will be distributed at the end of the grant period to determine the awareness of pollution prevention between businesses and assistance providers.

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REGION 3

"PERSONNEL PROVIDING REGULATORY PROGRAM ASSISTANCE"

WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

EPA FUNDING: $86,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $172, 725 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) plans to use grant funding to sustain and further develop its pollution prevention program. WVDEP will work with colleges and universities to incorporate pollution prevention into higher education curricula. West Virginia will also coordinate with Kentucky and Ohio to participate in a multimedia environmental study and conduct several onsite assessments of the companies in the tristate area to determine methods to reduce pollution at the companies visited. WVDEP will identify municipal facilities that have significant nondomestic waste streams entering the facility and/or identify facilities that may be out of compliance due to waste streams received from nondomestic customers. WVDEP will solicit voluntary participation to conduct evaluations there. The grantee will conduct a literature review to identify data gaps and prepare pollution prevention fact sheets, posters, and other education information to distribute to several industry sectors. Public outreach will be directed toward trade organizations, other interested groups or gatherings of state employees regarding pollution prevention. Suitable methodology will be developed to analyze pollution prevention success as a result of these activities.

"STATEWIDE NETWORK TO HELP SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES"

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

EPA FUNDING: $86, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $172, 000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) plans to establish a network of nonprofit business assistance providers, nonprofit environmental service providers, trade associations, and related organizations that can help small- to medium-sized businesses increase their competitiveness through increased efficiency and cost effectiveness using pollution prevention, energy efficiency, and environmental management techniques. The network, once established, will work together to provide education on pollution prevention, conduct comprehensive management audits, develop onsite peer-to-peer support from companies that have already implemented pollution prevention programs, and lead workshops directed to specific industry sectors to introduce techniques on materials substitution and energy efficiency in operations. The network will also support DEP staff for expenses incurred by travel to the Region 3 Pollution Prevention Round Table and the National Pollution Prevention Round Table, so that staff will be informed about efforts others have undertaken in the area of pollution prevention.

"EXPANSION OF VIRGINIA'S MULTIMEDIA P2 PROGRAM"

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $86, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $172, 000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) plans to use its funding to continue support for outreach programs on pollution prevention and expand its multimedia pollution prevention technical assistance. DEQ will develop presentations and training sessions to deliver to Virginia businesses, government agencies, and other organizations interested in learning about pollution prevention. Building upon its previous grant activities, DEQ also plans to continue staff training on supplemental environmental projects and to develop a state policy encouraging their use. DEQ will also continue to accompany agency hazardous waste inspectors on joint inspections of facilities and identify pollution prevention options. Internet resources will be developed to assist businesses in accessing information about pollution prevention and compliance assistance online. DEQ will expand its Pollution Prevention Challenge Grants program, which provides grants for small businesses and local governments participating in the Businesses for the Bay program.

"INSTITUTIONALIZE MULTIMEDIA P2 - CREATE NEW P2 PARTNERSHIPS"

DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

EPA FUNDING: $86, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $174, 378 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The goal of the project by Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is to expand the efforts of its pollution prevention program by furthering the institutionalization of multimedia pollution prevention within DNREC and increasing its effectiveness in providing pollution prevention assistance through strengthened partnerships with other business assistance providers. To strengthen its department, DNREC will provide training opportunities to staff, obtain technical support as needed for compliance assistance efforts, and sponsor attendance of staff and management at selected pollution prevention conferences. DNREC will strengthen its small business focus by developing a network of small business assistance providers to provide pollution prevention assistance to their clientele. The grantee will also conduct an outreach effort to target beach resorts and hotels in New Castle County that focuses on waste reduction and water and energy conservation. DNREC will also expand outreach and ask local environmental groups to help run the outreach program. DNREC will continue to provide quarterly Pollution Prevention Industry Round Table meetings to give companies the opportunity to exchange information about pollution prevention programs.

"WORKING WITH HAMPTON ROADS SANITATION DISTRICT"

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

EPA FUNDING: $50, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $100, 000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

Old Dominion University (ODU) will continue coordinating efforts with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) to offer onsite pollution prevention opportunity assessments at no cost to small- and medium-sized industries in the Hampton Roads area of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Specifically, the grantee will target two selected industry sectors to perform assessments, research various resources and prepare reports for the facilities. ODU will develop information exchange workshops and industry-specific brochures after it completes the audits. ODU will hold industry specific pollution prevention workshops to inform the business community about the benefits of implementing a program. To monitor and measure success of its pollution prevention assistance, HRSD will incorporate pollution prevention activities into its Pretreatment Inspections and provide assistance to those needing it. Permitted industries must submit monthly discharge monitoring reports, and these will be analyzed for overall results.

"P2 FOR MARINAS"

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

EPA FUNDING: $86, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $172, 000 LENGTH: 14 MO.

Through this grant, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) expects to support the Water Management Administration's (WMA's) efforts to incorporate multimedia pollution prevention into their permitting programs and expand outreach to the marina industry. MDE plans to develop a comprehensive, multimedia compliance manual for marinas, other educational materials, and informational brochures to instruct boat owners about their environmental responsibilities. The proposed activities will complement pollution prevention activities already under way in Maryland, including protection of the Chesapeake Bay through a program called Businesses for the Bay, which helps reduce toxic emissions to the Chesapeake Bay. MDE will join the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Chesapeake and Coastal Watershed Service in providing outreach to marinas and boat yards for this project.

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REGION 4

"SUPPORT KPPC AND WATER SUPPLY PROTECTION PROGRAM"

KENTUCKY NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CABINET

EPA FUNDING: $72, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $145, 000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The primary purpose of this grant is to provide support for the Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC). The KPPC's mission is to facilitate the commercial implementation of pollution prevention techniques by providing technical and financial assistance to businesses. The center provides both training on pollution prevention tools and guidance for companies to conduct their own environmental audits and assess their environmental performance. The KPCC will continue to publish a pollution prevention newsletter, distributed to over 7,000 recipients statewide. It will also reprint its manual on environmental assessment procedures and guidance for use in the training program. The KPPC will also train Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection employees in incorporating multimedia pollution prevention techniques in their individual programs. To measure success, the KPPC will survey clients at both 6-month and 1-year intervals after service.

"TARGETED WASTE REDUCTION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM"

GEORGIA POLLUTION PREVENTION ASSISTANCE DIVISION

EPA FUNDING: $72, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $145, 321 LENGTH: 1 YR.

This grant will be used to fund several different aspects of Georgia's Office of Pollution Prevention Assistance (OPPA). A primary element of Georgia's pollution prevention technical assistance program is its information center. The information center will continue to provide technical assistance and track client information on its database. Funds will also enable staff to purchase new materials for the library, maintain relevant journal subscriptions, and pay staff to support the office. In addition to its information center, OPPA will develop a home page so that technical assistance and publications are available to clients electronically. OPPA will hold a pollution prevention conference targeting the carpet, textile, and apparel industries. The conference will provide a forum for discussion on solid waste issues affecting this industry and disseminate information on opportunities for pollution prevention. The grant will also support the development of educational materials and school curricula about waste prevention. Educational materials will emphasize the prevention of household hazardous waste through wiser purchasing habits and the more efficient use of products.

"EXPAND PARTNERSHIPS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS"

NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF POLLUTION PREVENTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE

EPA FUNDING: $72, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $145, 000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA) has provided pollution prevention technical assistance to businesses in its state since 1984. The DPPEA plans to expand its activities with current business partners. The DPPEA will provide its assistance in cooperation with the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Small Business Technology Development Center, North Carolina Division of Energy, and the Small Business Ombudsman. DPPEA will hire a staff person to coordinate additional joint site visits, develop outreach and training materials, and hold workshops, seminars, and training sessions. The DPEAA will also fund other environmental programs at the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to further promote pollution prevention. The DPEAA is working with managers to integrate pollution prevention into the state's Performance Partnership Agreement. The DPEAA will also work with other divisions in its agency to evaluate the effectiveness of an environmental management system (EMS) at facilities and encourage companies to consider pollution prevention alternatives as part of an EMS.

"INCORPORATING POLLUTION PREVENTION INTO SOUTH CAROLINA

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY AND SERVICE
SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER OF WASTE MINIMIZATION

EPA FUNDING: $72, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $145, 325 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The South Carolina Center for Waste Minimization (CWM) will use funding to expand its pilot program to integrate pollution prevention in Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) regulatory programs. For example, district hazardous waste inspectors will continue to encourage the use of pollution prevention techniques during inspections and refer all companies with no environmental deficiencies to CWM for a free, nonregulatory waste assessment. Pollution prevention will also be promoted by DHEC's compliance and enforcement groups in their activities. CWM also plans to form a partnership with the Southeast Manufacturing Technology Center to improve access to environmental resources and assistance for South Carolina's small-sized manufacturers. CWM will establish an assistance referral system and help offer technical assistance to manufacturers who request assistance. CWM will also work with the Institute of Public Affairs to promote the pollution prevention activities of the South Carolina Universities Research and Education Foundation. CWM assists the foundation's clients by performing waste assessments, identifying pollution prevention options, supplying resources for pollution prevention programs, and evaluating pollution prevention criteria.

"IMPLEMENT AND EXPAND POLLUTION PREVENTION INITIATIVES"

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION

EPA FUNDING: $72, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $145, 000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Tennessee Division of Pollution Prevention (DPP) will continue to expand its existing pollution program through several activities. The DPP will still produce the Tennessee Corporate Challenge report to chart industrial progress toward meeting state waste reduction goals. It will also sponsor regional pollution prevention conferences, so Tennessee businesses can share ideas and waste reduction success stories. The DPP will continue to assist companies in setting up pollution reduction targets and meeting goals. In addition, DPP will train pollution prevention advocates within each regulatory division of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) on multimedia pollution prevention information to foster regulation integration. The DPP will also actively participate in DEC's committee's on permit simplification and permitting one point of entry to provide input on pollution prevention methods and goals. The DPP will also continue its support of publicity through the "Governors' Awards," which recognize industry efforts to implement pollution prevention. The DPP also sponsors the Environmental Awards program to recognize voluntary efforts of schools and communities that improve environment protection through awareness of pollution prevention.

"POLLUTION PREVENTION PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES"

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

EPA FUNDING: $102, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $205, 000 LENGTH: 3 YRS.

Focusing primarily upon partnership opportunities, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will continue to coordinate pollution prevention planning and implementation, expand onsite assistance, and further integrate pollution prevention throughout the Department. Partnership projects include the following:

"WORK WITH MISSISSIPPI TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM"

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $72, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $145, 000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Making technical assistance its top priority, Mississippi DepartmEnt of Environmental Quality (DEQ) plans to work with the Mississippi Technical Assistance Program (MISSTAP) to accomplish several objectives. DEQ will analyze data to target industry sectors needing the most outreach and technical assistance. DEQ will also have meetings with businesses to assess their needs, identify pollution prevention opportunities, and follow up to provide additional assistance. Targeting small businesses for technical assistance will be another major goal, and DEQ will work with the DEQ small-business ombudsman and all DEQ regulatory programs to assist in technology transfer and assistance in order to enhance the pollution prevention program. DEQ will hold an information exchange to exchange ideas, a regional conference will be sponsored in conjunction with EPA, and monthly newsletters will be distributed to industry officials. An awards program will be developed for the end of the year to recognize the accomplishments of businesses, industries, cities, or counties which have benefitted from technical assistance and established successful pollution prevention programs.

"FOSTERING SUSTAINABILITY IN POLLUTION PREVENTION"

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

EPA FUNDING: $72, 500 TOTAL FUNDING: $145, 000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has adopted a voluntary approach to pollution prevention and plans to cooperate in partnership with several other organizations to make the program successful. DEM will educate the general public, government, and industry about pollution prevention. DEM plans to develop informational materials, displays, and presentations to promote multimedia environmental goals. Alabama DEM will form a partnership with the Waste Reduction and Technology Transfer (WRATT) Foundation to provide free, nonregulatory, site-specific waste reduction technical assistance and recommendations to businesses and governmental entities upon request. DEM is also considering a partnership with The Center for Environmental Technology, University of Alabama Safe State Program, and Legacy Partners in Environmental Education to expand its services in Alabama.

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REGION 5

"MULTIFACETED WASTE REDUCTION, REGULATORY EDUCATION , AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE"

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

EPA FUNDING: $92, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $186, 915 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans to select a community as a demonstration project to raise its level of environmental awareness in the areas of waste reduction, regulatory education, and technical assistance. The goal of this project is to develop a model upon which other communities can educate their businesses and residents. Once DNR chooses a community, DNR will work with its officials to identify the most pertinent environmental issues facing the community. Once the issues are defined, DNR will develop educational programming and implement it with assistance from participating agencies and the community. At the closure of the project, DNR will make recommendations and share results with other communities so they can start their own environmental programs.

"MICHIGAN POLLUTION PREVENTION PROVIDERS NETWORK"

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $92, 000 TOTAL FUNDING: $184, 000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Environmental Assistance Division (EAD) of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has identified a distinct need for technical assistance to the regulated community and proposes to take the lead in establishing a Michigan Pollution Prevention Providers Network. EAD will begin the network by developing an inventory of Michigan pollution prevention technical assistance providers. This inventory will include information on the types of services provided and the target audience for the services. Service providers listed in the inventory will be invited to develop a strategy for improving coordination of technical assistance providers, building technical assistance capabilities, reducing duplication of efforts, and improving outreach to the business community. A kickoff meeting will be held to establish a core group of providers who commit to assessing business needs, identifying gaps in services, and improving access to publications and electronic resources to tie into the overall strategy. MDEQ anticipates that this network, once established, will be self-sustained by its providers.

"TIES TO ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS & BUSINESS ASSISTANCE NETWORK"

MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY

EPA FUNDING: $92,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $184,000 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) focuses primarily upon building partnerships with business assistance providers and plans to use its grant to further these relationships. MPCA will work with the Minnesota Technology, Inc. (MTI) to focus on small manufacturers that do not have the resources to effectively identify pollution prevention options. MPCA will acquire technical assistance materials from MTI to help train its staff. MPCA will also assist MTI in integrating awareness of compliance requirements to those using MTI's services. MPCA will also work in partnership with the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance, and small business development centers to design new business-oriented training products. In addition, staff will use grant funding to promote pollution prevention in the state Environmental Performance Partnership Agreement (EnPA) and measure pollution prevention results in the EnPA.

"GREAT LAKES REGIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION ROUNDTABLE"

ILLINOIS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH CENTER

EPA FUNDING: $29,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $58,175 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

This grant is an amendment to a previous award which will provide support for one additional meeting of the Great Lakes Region Pollution Prevention Roundtable (GLRPPR), a group with more than 400 members representing 160 organizations. The meeting is valuable because it provides an information exchange to facilitate more effective interactions between the Roundtable's member organizations. The grant will provide additional funding for the meeting and its proceedings, help update the membership roster, and fund a final project report that provides information on how the GLRPPR has assisted its members in meeting their pollution prevention objectives. The report will use analysis from surveys taken by GLRPPR members at the meeting for its primary measure of success. The Executive Director of the GLRPPR will compile a directory of pollution prevention programs and services available to its membership as a followup to their final meeting.

"P2 TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, P2 VENDOR DATABASE, P2 SECTOR INITIATIVES"

OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA FUNDING: $91,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $182,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Office of Pollution Prevention (OPP) in Ohio's Environmental Protection Agency plans to use its grant to provide a comprehensive range of services that assist Ohio businesses in their pollution prevention efforts. OPP will achieve the following four objectives with its grant:

"INTEGRATING P2 INTO BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAMS"

ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA FUNDING: $92,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $184,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks to promote greater cooperation between providers of pollution prevention technical assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses. Illinois plans to work on two specific initiatives to reach this goal. First, Illinois EPA will assist in the delivery of technical information on pollution prevention to Illinois crop producers and confined livestock facilities. The outreach strategy will focus upon creating incentives to farmers to use integrated pest management that reduces the use of herbicides or insecticides, while still achieving a comparable profit. Illinois EPA will conduct workshops, publish case studies, and set up training courses for the farmers. Second, Illinois EPA will form a partnership with the North Business and Industrial Council (NORBIC) to provide technical assistance on pollution prevention to businesses within NORBIC's membership in Chicago. Illinois EPA and NORBIC will conduct onsite visits to do pollution prevention assessments, prepare a report on public recognition efforts and opportunities on pollution prevention for businesses, and followup with those assisted.

"MERCURY POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM"

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

EPA FUNDING: $92,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $226,237 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) plans to meet three objectives through programs it will establish. First, IDEM will begin a pledge program for both the trade association of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractors and their customers to recondition and reuse thermostats and recover the mercury from thermostats. IDEM will also set up a workgroup to create public awareness about the program. Second, IDEM will work specifically with the foam manufacturers of Elkhart county to determine pollution prevention alternatives because Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) results revealed that toxics release levels related to foam are extremely high for that area of Illinois. Third, IDEM will expand its quality assurance program by offering workshops to ensure that companies complete Toxics Release Inventory Form R correctly. When completed correctly, IDEM can accurately track toxics releases to the environment.

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REGION 6

"OUTREACH THRU MULTIMEDIA WASTE REDUCTION INITIATIVES"

LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $40,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $90,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Focusing primarily upon strengthening industry efforts in pollution prevention, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) plans the following tasks. LDEQ will attend meetings of the Multimedia Advisory Waste Reduction Committee to foster integration of pollution prevention throughout all divisions in the agency. LDEQ will also develop a multimedia training manual for its employees. LDEQ plans to strengthen its environmental leadership pollution prevention program by increasing membership. LDEQ will accomplish this task by providing workshops and training on preparing pollution prevention plans, directing bimonthly steering committee meetings to update interested parties about the program's progress, holding quarterly technology transfer meetings to discuss businesses with exemplary pollution prevention plans, and helping to coordinate the Governor's Award Program for outstanding efforts in pollution prevention. To further strengthen technical assistance, LDEQ will provide pollution prevention assistance to Federal facilities, establish a technical resource center for pollution prevention, and provide onsite technical assistance for small- and medium-sized businesses.

"WASTE MINIMIZATION IN EXPLORATION OF CRUDE OIL AND NATURAL GAS"

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

EPA FUNDING: $107,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $224,101 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) seeks to provide specific pollution prevention assistance to the oil and gas production industry sector. The RRC will develop and publish comprehensive technical assistance documents that address pollution prevention within the exploration, development, production, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas. This information will be distributed to oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) operators and will be made available electronically on its web site. RRC will also continue its current activities, including updating its waste minimization manual, publishing and distributing its newsletter, updating and distributing case histories, and providing onsite assistance oil and gas E&P operators. Additionally, RRC will conduct 10 1-day waste minimization workshops for oil and gas E&P operators in Texas.

"MULTIMEDIA P2 PROJECTS"

TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

EPA FUNDING: $129,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $268, 038 LENGTH: 23 MOS.

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), in cooperation with the Office of Pollution Prevention and Recycling (OPPR), will use its grant to accomplish five distinct objectives that advance pollution prevention activities in partnership with technical assistance providers, small business development centers, small business assistance programs, and universities. These objectives are as follows:

"P2 FOR CITIES AND TOWNS"

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $90,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $190,000 LENGTH: 3 YRS.

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) plans to build local support for pollution prevention by establishing a model program at a selected city government. Through the results of this model program, ODEQ will develop methods for local governments to educate the public about pollution prevention. To assist in developing a model program, ODEQ will form a partnership with several organizations including the Oklahoma Department of Vocational Technical Education, the Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence, the Oklahoma Recycling Association, state and local chambers of commerce, universities, and business and community representatives to provide a variety of pollution prevention services to local businesses. These services include onsite technical assistance, pollution prevention assessments, technical publications, and pollution prevention workshops. ODEQ will also establish a local advisory committee to help develop a policy statement, provide training and conduct a public outreach program for the model pollution prevention program at the selected city. A final report will document the progress and quantify the success of the model city pollution prevention program.

"P2 THROUGH MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ PARTNERSHIP"

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY

EPA FUNDING: $114,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $233,717 LENGTH: 1.5 YRS.

The Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (ADPCE) will form a partnership with the Arkansas Environmental Federation (AEF) to establish an industrial mentor-protégé partnership program. Focusing upon the fabricated metal products industry, the mentor-protégé partnership will link the staff of larger, more experienced manufacturers with staff from smaller manufacturing companies who have limited exposure to pollution prevention. ADPCE will conduct educational sessions to members of the network periodically. In addition, ADPCE and AEF will work together to develop a reference library of applicable pollution prevention materials, prepare an operation manual for the metal fabrication industry, and begin pollution prevention planning to provide technical support for voluntary compliance among members of the network.

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REGION 7

"P2 ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PAINTING AND COATING"

IOWA WASTE REDUCTION CENTER

EPA FUNDING: $170,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $255,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC), in partnership with the University of Northern Iowa, will train small businesses in the painting and coating industry on new pollution prevention technology tools. IWRC will expand current assistance in the following four areas:

"SUPPORT FOR NEW NEBRASKA P2 PROVIDERS"

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA

EPA FUNDING: $33,771 TOTAL FUNDING: $68,538 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will use its grant to accomplish two distinct goals. Its first goal is to expand pollution prevention technical assistance resources and training for the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) and the Nebraska Industrial Competitiveness Service (NICS). UNO will provide training at each of 10 NBDC offices and solicit feedback from staff on the effectiveness of new resources and training. UNO's second goal is to provide resources for implementing pollution prevention technical assistance to Nebraska's small business printers. UNO will hire and train a technician to assess lithographic and screen printers. It will sponsor a conference for the printing industry to introduce the technician and publicize the technical assistance onsite visits provided.

"P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY"

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $113,101 TOTAL FUNDING: $235,866 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) intends to develop a pollution prevention technical assistance program for small businesses and major industry sectors in the state. The 200 small businesses targeted for assistance include auto body repair shops, dry cleaners, off-set printers, metal platers, and farm cooperatives. NDEQ did not specify 12 major industry sectors, but stated that it would target those industries responsible for major contributions to the hazardous waste stream. NDEQ intends to train college-level engineering students in pollution prevention and regulatory compliance through course work and fieldwork. Student interns will complete field work assignments by conducting onsite technical assistance to the small businesses and major industries targeted by NDEQ in its grant.

"KANSAS CITY 1998 AIR P2 CAMPAIGN"

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

EPA FUNDING: $150,00 TOTAL FUNDING: $300,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Focusing primarily upon improving its air quality, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will conduct education outreach to its residents about harmful effects of motor vehicle contributions to air pollution. KDHE will educate its residents about this issue through several means, including news media coverage, advertisements, educational brochures distributed to schools, and educational displays at public events. KDHE will also set up an alternative transportation street fair highlighting the public transportations options available to its residents. To educate targeted groups of vehicle owners that contribute excessive emissions, KDHE will create partnerships with selected automotive groups and organize clinics to inform members about clean car initiatives and distribute brochures and articles about pollution prevention. KDHE will evaluate the success of its campaign by developing a public opinion survey, holding focus groups, and conducting exit interviews at clean car clinics.

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REGION 8

"COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, GREEN AWARDS, P2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GROUND WATER"

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $80,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $160,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) will initiate several activities to promote pollution prevention in its state, including:


"COMMUNITY-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, GREEN AWARDS, P2
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GROUND WATER"

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $40,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $40,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) requested an amendment and received additional funding to support some of the activities listed in a previous grant. UDEQ will allocate additional funds for the following activities:

"P2 FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES AND RURAL AREAS"

SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

EPA FUNDING: $80,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $161,235 LENGTH: 3 MOS.

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (SDDENR) focuses on promoting pollution prevention to its many residents of rural communities. SDDENR will develop printed materials and displays on pollution prevention targeted for four groups: farmers who manage pesticides, fertilizers, and other hazardous waste; students who handle hazardous waste in the laboratory classroom; consumers who must dispose of household hazardous waste; and the general public who rely on ground-water supplies. Second, SDDENR will promote pollution prevention to its residents by developing a state fertilizer management plan, providing technical assistance on source reduction, conducting a demonstration project on wastewater system infiltration, and developing pollution prevention outreach for the livestock confinement industry.

"SITE-SPECIFIC FARM DEMONSTRATION TRIALS"

SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

EPA FUNDING: $20,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $20,000 LENGTH: 6 MOS.

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (SDDENR) will use this grant to promote site-specific management to the agricultural industry in its state. Site-specific management considers factors matching soil type and crop needs to determine how to best manage it for conservation, while maximizing returns. Site-specific management reduces pollution by decreasing production inputs, such as fertilizer applications, while increasing returns for farmers. SDDENR will coordinate current site-specific farming demonstration trials conducted by partners in the project. Once trials are complete, SDDENR will promote and transfer site-specific farming technology to producers, commodity groups, and agribusiness leaders in South Dakota.

"SUPPORT MONTANA POLLUTION PREVENTION NEEDS WITH 5 PROJECTS"

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

EPA FUNDING: $80,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $160,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Montana State University (MSU) plans to strengthen its pollution prevention outreach program, in partnership with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. MSU will accomplish the five following tasks with its project:

"7 PROJECTS SUPPORTING P2 COORDINATOR'S POSITION"

WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $80,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $160,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality will enhance its pollution prevention promotion through the following seven projects:

"SUPPORT THE 7 GOALS OF P2 UNIT"

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

EPA FUNDING: $80,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $160,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment plans to accomplish the following seven goals with its pollution prevention grant:

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REGION 9

"ARIZONA P2 LEADERSHIP ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM"

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $66,679 TOTAL FUNDING: $66,679 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will use its grant to assist the following industries to reduce pollutants from: residential construction, laboratory, and boats and marinas. ADEQ will hold pollution prevention workshops, publish and distribute pollution prevention fact sheets, and send out a quarterly pollution prevention opportunities newsletter that features these industries. ADEQ will provide pollution prevention speakers for conferences relating to these industries. ADEQ will also compile technical assistance information on these industries and provide staff training on pollution prevention topics relating to these industry sectors.

"INTEGRATE P2 BUSINESS ASSESSMENTS"

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPA FUNDING: $100,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $200,000 LENGTH: 3 YRS.

Focusing primarily upon reducing paper materials entering the industrial waste stream, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA) will target its pollution prevention assistance to the printing industry. CEPA will compile technical assistance information for the printing industry and distribute and promote these materials to them. CEPA will first train its own staff and inspection team members on pollution prevention information specific to the printing industry. CEPA will then commit to conducting at least 200 onsite visits to companies within the printing industry. At onsite visits, staff will provide comprehensive integrated pollution prevention assessments and give any other pollution prevention assistance needed by the company.

"LOCAL GOVERNMENT P2 PROGRAMS"

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL

EPA FUNDING: $126,810 TOTAL FUNDING: $253,620 LENGTH: 26 MOS.

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) intends to support pollution programs and activities within the newly established California local government Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPAs), which are responsible for coordinating hazardous waste materials management programs. CDTSC will promote pollution prevention to CUPA through direct technical assistance workshops, seminars, and other activities as needed. CDTSC will increase outreach efforts specifically to increase membership and participation in CUPA. CDTSC will support and facilitate California's Pollution Prevention Week for 1998 and 1999 and work to coordinate efforts with the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable. CDTSC will also provide support for California's Annual Local Government Pollution Prevention Conference and the Consortium of California Pollution Prevention Committees for 1998 and 1999.

"WESTERN REGIONAL P2 INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE"

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL

EPA FUNDING: $130,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $260,034 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (CDTSC) intends to establish centralized location for pollution prevention information that service providers in Region 9 can access to obtain up-to-date pollution prevention publications and technical information. CDTSC will compile and keep on file the most recent pollution prevention information for its clearinghouse. CDTSC will hire retired engineers who are willing to fill requests for pollution prevention information over the phone or through e-mail. CDTSC will also establish a toll-free hotline available to organizations in Region 9 so they can request information. CDTSC will advertise the clearinghouse services and hours of operation through mailings and a list server. At the end of the grant period, CDTSC will survey providers using the service to determine their level of satisfaction and anticipated link to increased pollution prevention efforts.

"EPP FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE CHEMICALS"

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL

EPA FUNDING: $130,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $260,034 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) and Santa Clara County, together with facility managers responsible for maintaining local schools, government buildings, and business sites, will evaluate and encourage the use of environmentally-preferred chemicals for facility maintenance and janitorial work through a joint project. The project will involve assessing the needs of schools, government buildings, and business sites, identifying pollution prevention alternatives, developing appropriate outreach materials, providing training workshops and on-site assistance, and sharing lessons learned with other interested businesses and agencies. The project will be undertaken by a team of Cal/EPA and County staff, assisted by technical consultants, chemical manufacturers, and industry representatives.

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REGION 10

"MULTIMEDIA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, P2 AND ENFORCEMENT"

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $116,500 TOTAL FUNDING: $233,000 LENGTH: 3 YRS.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) intends to strengthen its pollution prevention assistance program in several ways through this grant. ODEQ will conduct multimedia outreach to several industries, including agriculture, automotive, metal finishing, wood products, small wood refinishers, foundries, and medical services sector. Outreach will range from developing technical notebooks and industry-specific brochures to conducting pollution prevention workshops for selected industry sectors. To enhance integration of pollution prevention into enforcement activities, ODEQ will develop a tracking system for Notices of Noncompliance and Supplemental Environmental Projects with pollution prevention components. A tracking system will also help track reductions in pollution due to pollution prevention outreach activities. ODEQ will also use grant funds to extend its "Environmental Innovations" project, including the "Green Permits" program. ODEQ will use funding to encourage facilities to apply for green permits and select companies to participate in a pilot testing program. ODEQ will also use funding to extend its work on pollution prevention assistance and additional training to POTWs.

"DELIVERING EFFECTIVE P2 SERVICES IN ALASKA"

ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

EPA FUNDING: $114,500 TOTAL FUNDING: $229,000 LENGTH: 1.5 YRS.

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) intends to strengthen pollution prevention services provided to businesses in its state. This year, ADEC will increase its focus on providing technical assistance to small businesses, the oil and gas sector, and federal facilities. ADEC will seek to build partnerships with organizations that can provide pollution prevention information to these industry sectors. ADEC will continue to provide technical assistance from its pollution prevention information center, distribute information on its home page, and provide support to the statewide Green Star Program network. ADEC will also implement an Alaska materials exchange program. A final aspect of ADEC's plan is developing regulatory incentives that encourage greater adoption of pollution prevention practices within industry.

"FUND POLLUTION PREVENTION COORDINATOR AND PREVENTION OUTREACH SPECIALIST"

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EPA FUNDING: $114,500 TOTAL FUNDING: $229,018 LENGTH: 2 YRS.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) intends to strengthen its pollution prevention program through multimedia education, outreach, and integration efforts. IDEQ will promote pollution prevention within its own agency through staff training and information sharing between offices. IDEQ will continue to fund its pollution prevention resource center and continue compiling new pollution prevention information for it. IDEQ will establish partnerships with other related organizations to provide more comprehensive technical assistance to businesses. The pollution prevention coordinator, funded through this grant, will continue to network with other professionals at the Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Roundtable and the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable in order to exchange information, develop coordinated trAining projects, and facilitate cooperative efforts.

"SMALL COMMUNITY PROJECT"

WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

EPA FUNDING: $114,500 TOTAL FUNDING: $229,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Washington Department of Ecology (WDE) will select four communities to implement strategies aimed at reducing the toxicity, volume and organic component of wastewater flows into sewer systems and POTWs. The study will focus on seven basic applications of pollution prevention, including process modification, product modification, waste segregation, material substitution, housekeeping, in-plant closed loop recycling and material and energy conservation. WDE will provide technical assistance throughout the study. Once complete, the POTWs should realize reduced operating costs, improved operation, reduced toxic and organic loading, and reduced influent flow. As a result, a better quality effluent will likely be produced.

"SWINOMISH MARINA P2"

SWINOMISH INDIAN COMMUNITY

EPA FUNDING: $20,000 TOTAL FUNDING: $20,000 LENGTH: 1 YR.

The Swinomish Indian community seeks to protect its marina through the development of a water quality monitoring program, a fisheries habitat management program, and a water quality protection plan. In order to make the program successful, the Swinomish Indian community will develop a pollution prevention plan for a septic system, garbage, and hazardous waste reduction and spill responsiveness. The Swinomish Indian community will develop educational materials and an operational manual on these topics to provide guidelines to employees and users of the marina. The Swinomish Indian community will also develop an education program call "Boaters and Water Quality Dependency" to inform users of the marina about the importance of water quality and their role in protecting it at the marina.

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