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Welcome to ETVoice! Our monthly e-mail contains highlights of the latest developments in the ETV Program and directs you to more detailed information on our Web site or through EPA or other contacts. We hope you find this service useful and welcome your comments and suggestions.
Abby Waits
Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program
EPA Science Forum 2008
EPA will host Science Forum 2008 on May 20–22, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s forum is “Innovative Technologies: Key to Environmental and Economic Progress.” The event will feature a plenary session and four thematic session tracks: Technology Advances and Future Directions; Energy, Climate, and the Environment; Water Systems Infrastructure and Security; and Facilitating Technology Development and Commercialization through Partnerships. Besides presentations from technology experts both within and outside of EPA, the forum will also include an Environmental Technology Expo to highlight innovative technologies such as pollutant monitoring units; treatment systems for air, water, and soil; environmental databases, decision support tools and modeling systems; and mobile monitoring and remediation units. Representatives from ETV centers and collaborators will present in all forum tracks. Exhibits featuring ETV verification efforts and various ETV-verified products will be on display in the expo. Mark your calendars for this premier EPA event!
Visit: EPA Science Forum 2008
Register: EPA Science Forum 2008 Registration
ETV Participates in First Meeting of the New EPA Regional Environmental Technology Advocates Network
In 2007, EPA established a Regional Environmental Technology Advocates Network (RETAN) that includes technology advocates from each of the ten EPA Regions. RETAN is charged with identifying opportunities to use technology in order to achieve better results, sharing information within EPA and among its stakeholders, and serving as liaisons with technology programs across EPA and members of the EPA Environmental Technology Council. The newly formed RETAN initially met on April 1–3, at the EPA Region 5 office in Chicago, Illinois. Two main objectives of the meeting, led by EPA interim Senior Environmental Technology Officer Jeff Heimerman, were to prioritize environmental problems with technology needs for each region and to discuss existing and potential tools, technology programs, and partnerships that could help RETAN fulfill its mission. Some examples of regional environmental problems identified at the meeting include storm water and nonpoint source nutrient loading; indoor air concerns (for example, radon, vapor intrusion); mercury emissions monitoring from coal-fired power plants; biofuels impacts, production, and distribution; and mining-related issues (for example, acid mine drainage). Abby Waits and Doug Grosse represented ETV and participated in the RETAN meeting. ETV is identifying opportunities to provide targeted information on technology verification as a tool to aid RETAN.
Contact: Abby Waits (513) 569-7884
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| ETV Verifications |
| ETV has completed verification testing and reports for 400 innovative environmental technologies! See a full list of ETV verified technologies. |
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| Vendor Solicitations |
| ETV centers issue 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. |
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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:
Automated Sampling and Analysis Systems for Acid Gases and Aerosol Ionic Species in Ambient Air
Technologies of interest must be able to provide automated and unattended measurements of nitric acid, nitrous acid, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen chloride gases, and ammonium, nitrate, sulfate, chloride, sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium in aerosol particles with one hour or better time resolution and automatic daily transfer of electronic data files.
Contact: Tom Kelly, Battelle (614) 424-3495
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technologies for Hazardous Waste Package Tracking
Contact: Amy Dindal, Battelle (561) 422-0113
Monitoring Technologies for Contaminants in Air, Water, and Soil
Contact: Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle (614) 424-3973
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ETV Air Pollution control Technology Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The APCT Center, operated by RTI International, invites vendors to participate in verification tests of the following technologies:
Diesel Engine Retrofit Emissions Control Technologies
Contact: Drew Trenholm, RTI (919) 316-3742
Fabric Filter Media
Contact: Drew Trenholm, RTI (919) 316-3742
Ventilation Air Cleaning or Filtration Technologies
Contact: Drew Trenholm, RTI (919) 316-3742
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ETV Drinking Water Systems Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The DWS Center, operated by NSF International, invites vendors and partners for verification testing of technologies to assist in compliance with the Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Ground Water Rule. A webcast on the testing requirements for membranes under these rules is available upon request. Webcasts on arsenic treatment and emergency response and protection water treatment technologies are also available. Examples of technologies that may be applicable include membrane filtration, ultraviolet radiation, and on-site chlorine generators. The center will consider all alternative technologies.
Contact: Bruce Bartley, NSF (734) 769-5148
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ETV Water Quality Protection Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The WQP Center, operated by NSF International, invites vendors to participate in verification tests of grouting and coating materials for infrastructure rehabilitation.
Contact: Tom Stevens, NSF (734) 769-5347
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| Stakeholder Meetings |
May 8, 2008
The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center will host a teleconference of the Air Stakeholder Committee from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Contact: Rachel Sell, Battelle (614) 424-3579 |
May 15, 2008
The ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center will host a teleconference of the Water Stakeholder Committee from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Contact: Rachel Sell, Battelle (614) 424-3579 |
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| Upcoming Conference and Meetings |
| For a list of ETV meetings, conferences, and presentations, see Upcoming Events.
ETV is exhibiting and/or participating in the following meetings: |
April 6–8, 2008
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2008 Water Security Congress will be held in Cincinnati, OH. This event provides a forum for water industry leaders to learn, network, and share ideas regarding the safety and security of water supplies and public health. Jeff Adams, EPA, ETV Drinking Water Systems Center, will present “Mobile Emergency Response Water Treatment Technology Results.”
Visit: AWWA 2008 Water Security Congress  |
April 27–29, 2008
The 9th China International Environmental Protection Exhibition (CIEPEC+EPTEE 2008) will be held in Shanghai, China. This cooperative event is the largest environmental technology exhibition in Asia and will include over 1,200 exhibits and attract more than 200,000 visitors. This event combines the China International Environmental Protection Exhibition and Conference (CIEPEC), sponsored by China’s Ministry of Environment, and the China (Shanghai) Environmental Protection Exhibition (EPTEE). The exhibition will highlight environmental technology in a number of areas, including water treatment, air pollution and automobile off-gas prevention, waste treatment, noise and vibration pollution prevention, and resource utilization and new energy. Julius Enriquez of ETV will exhibit in the U.S. pavilion at this event.
Visit: CIEPEC+EPTEE 2008 |
May 5–8, 2008
The Joint Services Environmental Management Conference and Exposition (JSEM 2008) will be held in Denver, Colorado. JSEM 2008 will highlight new and innovative ways that the U.S. Department of Defense, other federal agencies, states, the defense industry, and other partners are transforming to meet today’s environmental and energy challenges. JSEM will address a wide range of perspectives, including policy, implementation, best management practices, data management, and technology. ETV will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL).
Visit: JSEM 2008 |
May 12–16, 2008
The World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008 will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii. This year’s congress will focus on sustainability issues related to water resources and the environment in 18 tracks covering local, national, and global issues, with special emphasis on the Pacific Rim region. Jeff Adams, EPA, ETV Drinking Water Systems Center, will present “The Reduction of Microbial and Chemical Contaminants with Selected Point-of-Use/Point-of-Entry Systems.” ETV will exhibit with NRMRL.
Visit: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008 |
May 19–20, 2008
The Annual ETV Team Meeting will be held preceding the EPA Science Forum at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.
Contact: Abby Waits (513) 569-7884 |
May 20–22, 2008
EPA Science Forum 2008, “Innovative Technologies: Key to Environmental and Economic Progress,” will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. See EPA Science Forum 2008 at the beginning of this newsletter for more information. |
May 22–23, 2008
The 4th Meeting of the International Working Group on Environmental Technology Verification (IWG-ETV) will be held at the EPA Office of International Affairs in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. ETV is a member of the IWG-ETV, along with Environment Canada and the European Commission. Representatives from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development are expected to attend.
Contact: Evelyn Hartzell (513) 569-7728 |
June 8–12, 2008
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE 2008) will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. ACE 2008 will include a professional program to provide information and insight on cutting-edge research and best practices, and an exposition with more than 500 exhibitors highlighting the latest products and services available to help ensure safe water. Bruce Bartley, NSF International, ETV Drinking Water Systems Center, will participate and exhibit at this conference.
Visit: AWWA ACE 2008 |
June 24–27, 2008
The Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held in Portland, Oregon. The theme of the 2008 conference is “Integrating Science and Sustainability.” Drew Trenholm, RTI International, ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center, will present “The Evolution of Improved Baghouse Filter Media as Observed in the Environmental Technology Verification Program.” ETV will exhibit with NRMRL.
Visit: A&WMA’s 101st Annual Conference and Exhibition |
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