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Summary of State Use of PPIS Funds: Region 2

New Jersey
New York

Region 2 states followed the decentralized service delivery model, with several different programs in each state received funding. Most grantees chose a nonregulatory approach to pollution prevention, focusing efforts upon technical assistance and educational outreach activities. In addition to funding more than a single type of state agency, Region 2 also emphasizes that the funded agency partner with local government and other ineligible, but important, players. The agencies that Region 2 funds do not necessarily receive PPIS fundng consistently as each year brings a new competition.

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey developed PPIS projects through decentralized service delivery among several different agencies. Most of these agencies chose a nonregulatory approach to pollution prevention, using voluntary programs to provide technical assistance to businesses and expanding education and outreach efforts through partnerships with other service providers.

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

EPA Funding

1996

$ 284,471

Total

$ 284,471

Major Activities:

Technical Assistance and Training: P2 assessments, general technical assistance and training

Education and Outreach: general education and outreach, conferences/meetings

Data Collection and Analysis: general data collection and analysis

Infrastructure Development: advisory committee/workgroup

Pilot and Demonstration Project: educational demonstration project

This grant helped to reduce the agricultural non-point source contamination to the Upper Delaware and Raritan River Watersheds, by providing technical and financial assistance to farms throughout the northern half of New Jersey. This project resulted in quantifiable measures of success

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

EPA Funding

1990

$ 325,492

1993

$ 207,452

Total

$ 532,944

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: case studies, research, guidance documents, report, survey, conference

Technical Assistance and Training: general technical assistance, P2 assessments

Data Collection and Analysis: database design, general data collection

Pilot and Demonstration Program: general pilot and demonstration project

Awards and Recognition: general awards and recognition

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) used its 1990 grant to execute a previously designed, statewide, pollution prevention program. The project included the establishment of the Office of Pollution Prevention to coordinate existing activities and target industries. Funding also was used to develop industry specific reports, and a guidance package, and to identify incentives and obstacles in state procurement practices. In 1993, DEP used its grant to develop a facility wide, pollution prevention, permitting pilot project.

NEW JERSEY HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES SITING COMMISSION

EPA Funding

1989

$ 340,000

Total

$ 340,000

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: computer software, research

Technical Assistance and Training: training, P2 assessments

Data Collection and Analysis: data gathering and analysis

This one-time, 1989 grant supported a technical assistance program for the New Jersey Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Commission. The grantee researched priority industries, developed a software system, determined waste management processes, and estimated cost accounting.

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

EPA Funding

1991

$ 300,000

1995

$ 31,434

1997

$ 194,338

Total

$ 525,772

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: curricula, fact sheets, report, survey, presentations, guidance documents, general education and outreach

Technical Assistance and Training: P2 assessments, general technical assistance, training

Infrastructure Development: strategy/policy

Pilot and Demonstration Program: general pilot and demonstration project

Data Collection and Analysis: general data collection, database design

In 1991 the New Jersey Institute of Technology developed a model program for industrial pollution prevention assistance, specifically tailored to address the needs of a county or other local government. The 1995 grant was used to prevent nonpoint pollution at the source of generation by reducing chemical inputs to turf and adopting techniques that reduced the movement of pollutants to ground and surface waters. In 1997, the grantee will use funding for outreach, education, and technical assistance on pollution prevention to businesses, government entities, and other business assistance providers in Trenton, New Jersey. In addition, surveys will be distributed at the end of the grant period to measure project success.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC

EPA Funding

1995

$ 98,716

1996

$ 102,098

1997

$ 179,954

Total

$ 380,768

Major Activities:

Data Collection and Analysis: general data collection and analysis

Education and Outreach: general education and outreach, guidance documents, presentations, newsletter, report, survey, fact sheet, conferences, research

Measurement: general measurement

Technical Assistance and Training: general technical assistance and training, grants/loans

Infrastructure Development: advisory committee, funding mechanism, strategy policy

Pilot and Demonstration Project: non-industrial pilot project

In 1995, Rutgers University used its first two grants to focus on reducing motor vehicle emissions. One grant targeted a congested travel corridor in New Jersey, while the other dealt with the entire state. In 1996, the grantee continued to focus on transportation and the reduction of vehicular emissions, either by encouraging mass transportation, or facilitating alternate modes of transportation. This Train Access grant resulted in measurable reductions. The 1997 grants maintained and expanded these activities.

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NEW YORK

New York implemented its PPIS program through decentralized service delivery among several different agencies. Most of these agencies chose a nonregulatory approach to pollution prevention, using voluntary programs to provide technical assistance to businesses and expanding education and outreach efforts through partnerships with other service providers.

CORNELL UNIVERSITY - CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

EPA Funding

1993

$ 20,314

Total

$ 20,314

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: fact sheets, guidance documents, reports, presentations

Technical Assistance and Training: training

Data Collection and Analysis: survey

Pilot and Demonstration Projects: general pilot and demonstration projects

This project enhanced local state, and private public partnerships for technical assistance in waste prevention to municipalities and businesses. It focused on decreasing the cost and impacts relating to disposal and reduced the multimedia point and nonpoint impacts associated with the life cycle of the production, distribution, and use of unnecessary products and packages.

NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

EPA Funding

1989

$ 300,000

1993

$ 222,276

1995

$ 339,850

Total

$ 862,126

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: workshops, fact sheets, general education and outreach, guidance documents, intern program, presentation, conferences/meetings, report

Infrastructure Development: general infrastructure development

Technical Assistance and Training: training, P2 assessment, hotline, clearing house/library

Data Collection and Analysis: database design, survey/studies

Regulatory Integration: P2 and compliance assistance

Original 1989 funding supported a program to reduce the amount of waste discharged into all environmental media and to use the technical information clearinghouse and waste reduction database to eliminate waste reduction barriers encountered by small- and medium-sized businesses. In 1993, the grant was used to enhance New York State's pollution prevention capabilities and allow for a more rapid and extensive implementation of an integrated and comprehensive Multi Media Pollution Prevention program. This project funding also was used to develop waste prevention options for grocery stores. Two grants were given to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation in 1995. The first grant evaluated the effectiveness of nonregulatory pollution prevention assistance in reducing the loading of toxic contaminants from combined sewer overflows to the Great Lakes Watershed. The second grant sought to improve waste management at small- and medium-sized businesses and industries in Suffolk County, New York by assisting four to eight small- and medium-sized businesses to reduce emissions to all environmental media. This goal was accomplished through a partnership between the grantee and three local universities.

NEW YORK INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE CORP.

EPA Funding

1992

$ 200,000

Total

$ 200,000

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: conference, newsletter, presentation/workshop, fact sheet, case study

Technical Assistance and Training: P2 assistance, general technical assistance

Pilot and Demonstration Projects: general pilot and demonstration projects

In 1992, statewide assistance was offered to industries planning for and implementing Hazardous Waste Reduction Plans, which were required by New York State's Hazardous Waste Reduction Act. Based on the grantee's previously established service delivery reputation and goodwill, a major marketing campaign educated targeted business owners about the availability of assistance and the benefits and applicability of pollution prevention.

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HEALTH RESEARCH, INC.

EPA Funding

1994

$ 98,285

Total

$ 98,285

Major Activities:

Data Collection and Analysis: survey

Education and Outreach: general education and outreach

Infrastructure Development: advisory committee, strategy/policy

In order to reduce pesticide use and reuse, the New York State Department of Health promoted statewide use of integrated pest management strategies in state-owned and -leased facilities. The grant was used to aid building managers in minimizing pesticide applications, selecting the least toxic pesticides, identifying the reasons for pest infestation, and determining practical corrective measures.

NEW YORK STATE ENERGY OFFICE, DIVISION OF ENERGY SERVICES

EPA Funding

1994

$ 299,937

Total

$ 299,937

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: case study, conference meetings, curricula, presentations

Infrastructure Development: strategy/policy

Technical Assistance and Training: training

Measurement: general measurement

In 1994, the New York State Energy Office (subsequently closed - these grants were transferred to NYSERDA) used grant funding for their Clean Boilers Project, which succeeded in increasing the efficiency of approximately 2,000 boiler plants in the New York City multifamily housing sector. A second 1994 grant was proposed for the creation of a project demonstrating cost-effective, environmentally friendly design principles in a school. The project was amended to include two schools, and contains an environmental justice component.

NEW YORK STATE ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

EPA Funding

1995

$ 100,000

Total

$ 100,000

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: conference/meetings, guidance documents, reports research, video

Technical Assistance and Training: P2 assessment

Measurement: general measurement

This project was used to help 25 businesses develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive source reduction programs. Targeted industry sectors included: hospitals, airlines or airports, printing, retail, food, restaurants, wholesalers, manufacturers, and stadiums. The grantee provided direct, onsite technical assistance to individual businesses, as well as developing, seminars, guidebooks, and videos to disseminate project findings to businesses throughout New York City.

WESTERN NEW YORK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING

EPA Funding

1990

$ 300,000

Total

$ 300,000

Major Activities:

Education and Outreach: conferences, general education and outreach, newsletter, presentation/workshops

Technical Assistance and Training: P2 assistance, general technical assistance and training, clearinghouse

Data Collection and Analysis: survey

Infrastructure Development: advisory committee, strategy/policy

The existing Erie County Pollution Prevention Program (consisting of an information center, an outreach program, and technical and educational assistance) was expanded to incorporate a multimedia pollution prevention policy that resulted in pollution reduction and economic benefits for the business community and industrial facilities.

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