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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 |
| ETV has verified the performance of 403 innovative environmental technologies that can be used to monitor, prevent, control, and clean up pollution. See a full list of ETV verified technologies. |
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ETV Participates in Science Forum and International Working Group Meeting in Washington, DC
In May, ETV participated in a series of environmental technology-related events in Washington, DC. On May 19, the Program held its annual team meeting to discuss program activities and future directions. On May 20–22, ETV representatives participated in the EPA Science Forum 2008, “Innovative Technologies: Key to Environmental and Economic Progress.” This year’s Forum included four thematic tracks: Technology Advances and Future Directions; Energy, Climate and the Environment; Water Systems Infrastructure and Security; and Facilitating Technology Development and Commercialization through Partnerships. ETV representatives and collaborators chaired sessions or presented on program-related topics, such as verification of portable imaging devices for industrial leak detection at petroleum refineries and chemical plants, pesticide spray drift reduction technologies, drinking water treatment systems, greenhouse gas technologies, and collaborative U.S. Coast Guard/EPA verification of ballast water exchange screening tools. Fourteen posters and exhibits featuring ETV verification efforts and a variety of companies with products that have been verified were on display as part of the Forum’s Environmental Technology Expo, designed to showcase cutting-edge, innovative technologies for solving environmental problems. The ETV Program also exhibited at the Science Forum.
On May 22–23, the U.S. EPA ETV Program hosted the 4th Meeting of the International Working Group on Environmental Technology Verification (IWG-ETV) at the EPA Office of International Affairs. Representatives from the U.S., Canada, European Union, China, Korea, Philippines, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and EPA Office of Environmental Information attended. Discussion topics included updates on verification program activities around the world, mechanisms for international cooperation on technology verification, on-going joint verifications, and development of international standards for ETV quality management systems.
Visit: International Participation
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| Vendor Solicitations |
| ETV centers issue solicitations for vendors and collaborators interested in verification. For more information, visit Vendors Wanted or contact the appropriate ETV center. Recently issued solicitations include the following. |
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ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center Solicits Technology Vendors
The AMS Center, operated by Battelle, is soliciting vendors and collaborators interested in verification testing of the following technologies:
Field Portable Fungal Contamination Monitors
AMS is seeking vendors and collaborators for verification of field portable fungal contamination monitors for air and surfaces.
Contact: Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle (614) 424-3973
Portable Automated Water Concentrators
AMS is seeking vendors and collaborators for verification of portable automated water concentrators for protozoa, bacteria, bacterial spores, and viruses.
Contact: Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle (614) 424-3973
Cavity Ringdown Spectroscopy
AMS is seeking vendors for verification of cavity ringdown spectroscopy instruments for monitoring at a coal-fired power plant, focusing on ammonia, carbon dioxide, and carbon monoxide, possibly formaldehyde and hydrogen sulfide. Fenceline monitoring and ambient monitoring applications are also being considered.
Contact: Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle (614) 424-3973
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 (APCT) 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 (DWS) 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. Examples of technologies that may be applicable include membrane filtration, ultraviolet radiation, and on-site chlorine generators. All alternative technologies will be considered.
A Web cast on the testing requirements for membranes under the Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule and the Ground Water Rule is available upon request. Web casts on the topics of arsenic treatment, emergency response, and protection water treatment technologies are also available.
Contact: Bruce Bartley, NSF (734) 769-5148
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ETV Water Quality Protection (WQP) 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 |
June 19, 2008
ETV will host a stakeholder meeting to discuss infrastructure technologies. The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn BWI Airport Conference Center in Baltimore, MD. Presentations will be made at the meeting describing multiple EPA efforts in water and wastewater infrastructure, including several recently awarded EPA projects and the ETV Water Quality Protection and Drinking Water Systems Centers. Stakeholders will assist ETV in identifying and prioritizing commercial-ready technologies for verification testing under several available program venues. Infrastructure-related technologies include those for condition assessment, capacity development, leak detection, and rehabilitation of piping systems and structures.
Contact: Tom Stevens, NSF (734) 769-5347 |
July 17, 2008
The ETV Water Quality Protection Center will host a meeting of the Wet Weather Flow Stakeholder Advisory Group. The meeting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Raritan Center in Edison, NJ.
Contact: Tom Stevens, NSF (734) 769-5347 |
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| Upcoming Conference and Meetings |
| For a list of ETV meetings, conferences, and presentations, see Upcoming Events. Meetings at which ETV is exhibiting and/or participating are: |
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 17, 2008
The Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) will host a conference, “Climate Change: Positioning Your Business,” in Portland, OR. Northwest business managers, service professionals, and policy makers will come together at this conference to discuss impacts and opportunities of carbon policy on businesses and other organizations, strategy options, and practical actions or steps that can be taken in the near-term. New developments on greenhouse gas management policy will be discussed by policy makers and those affected by them. ETV materials have been provided for distribution at this event.
Visit: Northwest Environmental Business Council |
June 17, 2008
Representatives for the ETV ESTE project for Pesticide Drift Reduction Technologies will host a meeting with Crop Life America’s drift reduction technology working group at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Contact: Mike Kosusko, EPA (919) 541-2734 |
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 |
June 29–July 2, 2008
The Annual International Meeting (AIM 2008) of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) will be held in Providence, RI. This meeting will highlight advances in agricultural and biological engineering around the world. A representative from the ETV ESTE project for Pesticide Drift Reduction Technologies plans to attend.
Visit: AIM 2008 |
September 9–12, 2008
The Michigan Section, American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2008 Annual Conference will be held in Kalamazoo, MI. Bruce Bartley, NSF International, ETV Drinking Water Systems Center, will present “ETV and SWTR-LT2.”
Visit: AWWA 2008 Annual Conference |
October 7–8, 2008
The EPA ETV and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Programs will host a second regional technology workshop at EPA Region 2 in New York, NY. The workshop will highlight recent and upcoming environmental technology development and verification under these two programs and will identify opportunities for linking technology with needs and priorities in Region 2 and other local organizations.
Visit: ETV |
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