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Welcome to ETVoice! Our monthly message contains highlights of the latest developments in ETV, and directs you to where you can find more information on our Web site or through EPA or other contacts. We hope you find this useful and welcome your comments.
ETV Internationl Forum, November 11-12, Manila, Philippines
The Philippines Department of Science and Technology will host the 4th International
ETV Forum, “ETV: Accelerating Technology Solutions to Climate Change,” on
November 11-12, in Manila, Philippines. This Forum will serve as a venue for
exchanging ideas and sharing experiences among participants on issues related to
implementing an ETV program within the Philippines, and how this supports technology
solutions to mitigate climate change in developing countries such as the Philippines.
Teresa Harten, U.S. ETV Director, will present in a session on “The Importance of
Independent Environmental Technology Verification and Reporting.” Evelyn Hartzell,
EPA, will present on accomplishments under the U.S. ETV Greenhouse Gas Technology
Center in a session on “Case Studies and ETV Experiences.” Julius Enriquez, EPA, will
present a poster on the U.S. ETV quality assurance program. The Forum will be
followed by a meeting of the International Working Group on Environmental Technology
Verification (IWG-ETV). U.S. ETV staff will also participate in this meeting.
For more
information, visit the Department of Science and Technology Web Site. 
Additional information on ETV international activities is available on the ETV's International Participation Web Site.
ETV Solicits Input on Test Plan Development for Underground Storage Tank Leak Detection Technologies
The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center, operated by Battelle, is forming a
technical stakeholder panel and a vendor panel to guide test-quality assurance plan
development for Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) leak detection technologies for use
with ethanol-blended fuels. These panels will include representatives from industry
associations, state and federal governments, and technology users, including
representatives of the National Working Group for Leak Detection Evaluations, EPA
Office of Underground Storage Tanks, American Petroleum Institute, and others.
Interested individuals should contact Anne Gregg, Battelle, at (614) 424-7419, with questions or interest in participating by no later than
November 13.
Department of Defense Funding Available for Environmental
Research and Development
In October, the Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) Strategic Environmental Research and
Development Program (SERDP) issued solicitations for research and development
proposals for fiscal year 2011 funding. SERDP is soliciting proposals for solutions to
DoD’s environmental challenges, including environmental restoration, sustainable
infrastructure, and others. Separate solicitations are available to federal and non-federal
proposers.
For more information, including statements of need, submission criteria, and
deadlines, visit the SERDP Funding Opportunities Web Page.
| ETV Verified Technologies |
| The ETV Program has verified the performance of 420 innovative environmental technologies that can be used to monitor, prevent, control, and clean up pollution. See the full list of ETV verified technologies. |
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| Vendor Solicitations |
| ETV centers issue periodic solicitations for vendors and collaborators interested in verification. For a list of active ETV vendor solicitations, please visit Vendors Wanted, or contact the appropriate ETV center. Recently issued solicitations include the following: |
ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The AMS Center, operated by Battelle, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested
in verification testing of the following technologies.
Rapid Toxicity Technologies for Wastewater Monitoring
Contact: Mary Schrock, Battelle, at (614) 424-4976
Monitoring Technologies: Technologies for monitoring contaminants in air, water, and
soil.
Contact: Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle, at (614) 424-
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ETV Drinking Water Systems Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The DWS Center, operated by NSF International, is soliciting vendors of technologies for: water conservation and reuse (e.g., to address water loss as a result of evaporation and other effects of global climate change); energy efficiency in drinking water treatment (e.g., nanotechnology or energy recovery systems integrated into treatment equipment); and treatment to reduce the volume, hazard, or risk of residuals. Technologies that address one or more of the above issues and also treat, reduce or remove one or more of the following contaminants are of high priority, should and when funding becomes available: contaminants regulated under the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (particularly membrane separation and ultraviolet inactivation processes), Groundwater Rule, arsenic, radium, uranium, and other existing drinking water rules.
Contact: Bruce Bartley, NSF, at (734) 769-5148
Jeff Adams, EPA, at (513) 569-7835
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ETV Greenhouse Gas Technology Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The GHG Center, operated by Southern Research Institute, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested in verification testing of the following technologies.
Distributed Electrical Generation and Combined Heating/Cooling and Power Technologies: Technologies associated with distributed electrical generation (i.e., fuel cells, Stirling engines, reciprocating engines), including combined heating/cooling and power applications (e.g., waste heat recovery for space heating, water heating, chillers/refrigeration, dehumidification, etc.), and utilizing various fuels such as natural gas, hydrogen, biofuels, etc.
Contact: Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 282-1052
Micro-Combined Heat and Power Technologies: Small, residential scale (less than 10kW) combined heat and power (CHP) technologies. These "micro-CHP" technologies are utilized to provide on-site power generation, space heat, hot water heating, and/or cooling at residences and small commercial facilities.
Contact: Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 282-1052
Solar Thermal Cooling: Technologies which use solar energy and heat to drive cooling processes.
Contact: Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 282-1052 |
ETV Materials Management and Remediation (MMR) Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The MMR Center, operated by Battelle, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested in verification testing of the following technologies.
Materials Management and Remediation Technologies: In the areas of plastics recycling, tire recycling, electronics recycling, material sorting, and manufactured soils.
Contact: Amy Dindal, Battelle, at (561) 422-0113.
Remediation Technologies: In the areas of delivery methods, biological processes, in situ chemical oxidants, in situ chemical reductants, soil and sediment remediation, and emerging contaminant remediation.
Contact: Amy Dindal, Battelle, at (561) 422-0113. |
ETV Water Quality Protection Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The WQP Center, operated by NSF International, is soliciting vendors and collaborators for verification testing of source water protection and wet weather flow technologies, including grouting and coating materials for infrastructure rehabilitation. For a list of technology categories prioritized by this center please visit the ETV's Water Quality Protection Center Verified Technologies Web Page.
Vendors with technologies in these areas who are interested in having their products verified should contact Tom Stevens, NSF, at (734) 769-5347. |
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| Stakeholder Meetings |
November 5, 2009
The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center will host a teleconference of the Air Stakeholder Committee from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Contact: Rachel Sell, Battelle, at (614) 424-3579 |
November 10, 2009
The ETV Materials Management and Remediation Center will host a teleconference of the Materials Management Stakeholder Committee from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Contact: Amy Dindal, Battelle, at (561) 422-0113 |
November 12, 2009
The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center will host a teleconference of the Water Stakeholder Committee from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Contact: Rachel Sell, Battelle, at (614) 424-3579 |
November 19, 2009
The ETV Materials Management and Remediation Center will host a teleconference of the Remediation Stakeholder Committee from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Contact: Amy Dindal, Battelle, at (561) 422-0113 |
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| Upcoming Conferences and Meetings |
| A calendar of ETV meetings, conferences, and presentations is available on the ETV Web Site. Meetings at which ETV is exhibiting and/or participating are: |
November 8-13, 2009
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting will be held in Nashville, TN. This meeting is designed as an educational forum for chemical engineers and will feature a range of topics on the latest research and newest technologies in emerging growth areas, such as energy and transport processes; sustainable engineering; food, pharmaceuticals and bioengineering; and nanomaterials for energy applications. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory.
Visit: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting |
November 10-13, 2009
U.S. EPA ETV staff will present and participate at the 4th International ETV Forum, “ETV: Accelerating Technology Solutions to Climate Change,” and a meeting of the International Working Group on Environmental Technology Verification (IWG-ETV). Both events are being hosted by the Philippines Department of Science and Technology and will be held in Manila, Philippines.
Visit: Department of Science and Technology Web Site |
November 10-14, 2009
The 2009 Congress of Cities and Exposition, hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC), will be held in San Antonio, TX. The event will offer learning opportunities for city officials and employees, including leadership seminars, peer-to-peer networking, workshops, showcases, and an exposition hall featuring products and services to help meet municipal needs and challenges. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory.
Visit: 2009 Congress of Cities and Exposition
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November 15-19, 2009
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2009 Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition (WQTC) will be held in Seattle, WA. The conference will provide water quality professionals with information on the latest research, regulations, and technological advances for keeping drinking water safe. The event will include workshops; oral, poster and technical sessions; technical facility tours; and a technology exposition. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory.
Visit: 2009 Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition (WQTC)
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November 16-18, 2009
Brownfields 2009 will be held in New Orleans, LA. This conference is focused on environmental revitalization and economic redevelopment. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory.
Visit: Brownfields 2009
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December 1-3, 2009
The Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium and Workshop, hosted by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), will be held in Washington, DC. This symposium will assemble environmental researchers and technology developers with the defense user and regulatory communities to showcase cutting-edge technologies and ideas, and to communicate future challenges. Evelyn Hartzell, EPA, will represent the ETV Program and will exhibit at the symposium.
Visit: Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium and Workshop |
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