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Summary of State Use of PPIS Funds: Region 2
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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.