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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.
Abby Waits
Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program
| ETV Verified Technologies |
The ETV Program has verified the performance of 405 innovative environmental technologies that can be used to monitor, prevent, control, and clean up pollution. See the full list of ETV verified technologies. |
European AdvanceETV Project Solicits Vendors
ETV programs currently exist in the U.S. and Canada, and a European ETV scheme is now being established. A European Commission funded cooperative project has been launched to develop approaches to facilitate recognition and acceptance of ETV data among ETV programs. The project, called AdvanceETV, is currently seeking vendors that would like to have their technologies verified concurrently in the U.S., Europe, and Canada. The objective is to test candidate technologies once and the results used to verify in accord with the three ETV programs. Technology vendors will be required to pay for verification testing for one of the programs. However, costs for extension to the other two verification programs will be covered by the AdvanceETV project. These verifications will serve as pilots to propose mutual recognition processes under the different ETV schemes and, ultimately, for global recognition.
Detailed agreements between candidate technology vendors and the AdvanceETV partners will be prepared as a first step under this cooperative verification initiative. Interested vendors should contact one of the following AdvanceETV partners: (Europe) Christian Gron, DHI, at +45 4516 9570 or chg@dhigroup.com; (U.S.) Amy Dindal, Battelle, at +1 (561) 422-0113 or dindala@battelle.org; or (Canada) John Neate, OCETA, at +1 (905) 822-4133 or jhneate@etvcanada.ca.
ETV International Working Group (IWG) Accepts Philippines ETV as New Member
In February 2009, the current IWG-ETV members, representing Canada, the European Commission and the U.S. ETV programs, determined by consensus to add the Philippines ETV Program as a member. The Philippines had applied for membership in January and had attended the two most recent IWG meetings. The Philippines will also host the Fourth International ETV Forum to be held November 11-12, 2009, in Manila, with a theme of “Accelerating Technology Solutions to Climate Change.”
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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 monitoring technologies for contaminants in air, water, and soil. For more information, please contact Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle, at (614) 424-3973 or ETV-AMSCenter@battelle.org.
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ETV Air Pollution Control Technology (APCT) Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The APCT Center, operated by RTI International, is soliciting vendors to participate in verification tests of the following technologies: diesel engine retrofit emissions control technologies, fabric filter media, and ventilation air cleaning or filtration technologies. Interested vendors should contact Jenia Tufts, RTI, at (919) 485-2698 or jtufts@rti.org. |
ETV Drinking Water Systems (DWS) Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The DWS Center, operated by NSF International, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested in verification testing of technologies in the following areas: emerging contaminants, pharmaceutical and personal care products, systems to assist in compliance with the Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Ground Water Rule, water scarcity, nanotechnology, and water infrastructure. For more information, please contact Bruce Bartley, NSF, at (734) 769-5148 or bartley@nsf.org. |
ETV Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Technology Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The GHG Center, operated by Southern Research Institute, invites vendors to participate in verification tests of the following technologies:
Micro-Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Technologies: Small, residential scale (less than 10kW) 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. Interested vendors should contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 282-1052 or hansen@southernresearch.org.
Biofuels Production Technologies: The GHG center is soliciting for technology vendors/developers, funding and demonstration partners, and stakeholders in the field of biofuels production. The center is interested in verifying the performance and benefits of a variety of technologies for the production of biofuels, as well as the environmental impacts of biofuels production and use on greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, please contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 282-1052 or hansen@southernresearch.org. |
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 remediation and materials management technologies, including technologies for recycling, beneficial use of waste materials, recovery of useful components of waste, and treatment to minimize disposal requirements; and technologies to remediate contaminated land and ground water, such as is found at Superfund sites. For more information, please contact Amy Dindal, Battelle, at (561) 422-0113 or dindala@battelle.org. |
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Stakeholder Meetings
March 18, 2009 - The ETV Materials Management and Remediation Center will host a stakeholder meeting via teleconference to discuss remediation technologies. The meeting will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. For more information, please contact Amy Dindal, Battelle, at (561) 422-0113 or dindala@battelle.org.
March 31, 2009 - The ETV Materials Management and Remediation Center will host a stakeholder meeting via teleconference to discuss materials management technologies. The meeting will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. For more information, please contact Amy Dindal, Battelle, at (561) 422-0113 or dindala@battelle.org.
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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: |
March 22-26, 2009
The 52nd Annual Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators’ Association (KWWOA) Conference will be held in Lexington, KY. This conference will include over 70 technical sessions and 100 exhibitors, as well as opportunities to network and exchange information on the operation of drinking water treatment, distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment systems. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, visit Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators’ Association (KWWOA) Conference web site. |
May 4-7, 2009
The National Environment, Energy, and Sustainability Symposium and Exhibition (E2S2) will be held in Denver, CO. This symposium, hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association, will feature general, plenary and technical sessions highlighting environmental, energy and sustainability challenges facing the Federal government. Sessions track topics will include: environmental program management, pollution prevention, climate change, emerging contaminants, and others. The ETV Program will exhibit with the National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, visit E2S2 Symposium and Exhibition. |
May 12-14, 2009
The Ohio Brownfields Conference 2009 will be held in Wilmington, OH. This conference will cover a variety of topics and will address the issues, trends, and challenges facing brownfields redevelopment today. Public and private sector experts will share their knowledge and interact with participants in educational sessions. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, visit the Air and Waste Management web site. |
May 17-21, 2009
The World Environmental and Water Resources Congress will be held in Kansas City, MO. The central theme of this year’s Congress is the great rivers of the world and the engineering challenges of balancing environmental and development issues while achieving a sustainable future. The Congress will provide attendees with an opportunity to share insights from research and practical experience in the field to generate best practices related to river system management, environmental issues, watershed management and restoration, hydraulic structures, and others. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, visit 2009 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress web site. |
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Abby Waits
Environmental Technology Verification Program
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