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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

ETV Attends International Verification Working
Group Meeting in Montreal, Canada

On June 21-22, 2007, representatives from the U.S. EPA ETV Program attended the 1st Meeting of the International Working Group on Environmental Performance Verification, hosted by Environment Canada in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This ad hoc international working group is comprised of representatives for on-going or pilot verification programs in the U.S. EPA, European Commission, and Environment Canada. The main objectives of the two-day meeting were to discuss opportunities for developing a common approach to verification and identify technology areas of mutual interest for joint or co-verification. Teresa Harten, Evelyn Hartzell, and Lora Johnson from the U.S. EPA represented the ETV Program on the working group. In 2005 and 2006, the U.S. EPA and Environment Canada hosted the 1st and 2nd Environmental Technology Verification International Forums, respectively. The 3rd ETV International Forum is scheduled for November 2007, in association with Pollutec Horizons 2007, an international conference and exhibition held bi-annually in Paris, France. 

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EPA Federal Advosiry Committee Evaluates
Agency's Role in Technology Facilitation

In May 2007, the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology's (NACEPT's) Environmental Technology Subcommittee issued the second of two reports on the role of the U.S. EPA in fostering the development and deployment of innovative environmental technologies. The first report, published in May 2006, focused on the internal structure, efficacy, and communication of EPA's technology programs. The second report, “EPA Technology Programs: Engaging the Marketplace,” focuses on EPA's relationships, interactions, and communication with the greater environmental technology marketplace. NACEPT is a federal advisory committee which provides independent advice to the EPA Administrator on environmental policy, technology, and management issues. The reports are the response of the NACEPT Environmental Technology Subcommittee to EPA's charge to evaluate and make recommendations on EPA facilitation and use of innovative environmental technology. Both reports include recommendations for the optimization and strengthening of environmental technology programs, such as the ETV Program. Technology verification, in particular, is called out as an important area which should be expanded. To view the NACEPT Subcommittee reports, visit the EPA Internet at http://www.epa.gov/ocem/nacept/reports/index.html.

2007 Clean Water Partnership Summit

The 2007 Clean Water Partnership Summit will be held September 5-6, 2007, in Cincinnati, OH, at the U.S. EPA Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center and the Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel. The Summit is designed to foster partnerships between the EPA and private sector organizations on technology research and development. The event will focus on innovation in water research and development in the areas of drinking water, homeland security, sustainability, and ecosystems. The Summit is presented by the Intellectual Property Management Group's Environmental Technologies Program, under a cooperative agreement with EPA. The ETV Program will exhibit and participate at the Summit. For more information, please visit http://www.wvhtf.org/news_events/news/default.asp?year=2007/ Exit EPA Disclaimer.

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ETV Verifications
ETV has completed verification testing and reports for 387 innovative environmental technologies! See a full list of ETV verified technologies.

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Vendor Solicitations
ETV centers issue solicitations for vendors and/or collaborators interested in verification. For more detailed information on these solicitations, visit Vendors Wanted.

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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: Interested vendors should contact Drew Trenholm, RTI, at (919) 316-3742.

Fabric Filter Media: For more information, please contact Drew Trenholm, RTI, at (919) 316-3742.

Ventilation Air Cleaning or Filtration Technologies: For more information, please contact Debbie Franke, RTI, at (919) 541-6826.

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ETV Advanced Monitoring Systems Center
Solicits Technology Vendors

The AMS Center, operated by Battelle, is soliciting vendors and collaborators for the following technologies:

Leak Detection and Repair: For more information, please contact Anne Gregg, Battelle, at (614) 424-7419.

Soil Rapid Toxicity Technologies: For more information, please contact Mary Schrock, Battelle, at (614) 424-4976.

Monitoring Technologies: For more information, please contact Ann Louise Sumner, Battelle, at (614) 424-3973.

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ETV Drinking Water Systems Center
Solicits Technology Vendors

The DWS Center, operated by National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International), invites vendors and partners to participate in verification testing of emerging innovative and alternative technologies used in drinking water treatment. For more information, please contact Bruce Bartley, NSF International, at (734) 769-5148.

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ETV Greenhouse Gas Technology Center
Solicits Technology Vendors

The GHG Center, operated by Southern Research Institute, is soliciting collaborators and vendors of the following technologies for independent performance verification testing:

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions for the Semiconductor Processing Industry:  For more information, please contact Jeff Barghout, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.

Distributed Electrical Generation and Combined Heating/Cooling and Power Technologies: For more information, please contact Bill Chatterton, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.

On-Board Idle Reduction Technologies: For more information, please contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.

Fuel Efficient Technologies for Heavy and Light Duty Vehicles: For more information, please contact Jeff Barghout, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.

Diesel Hybrid Technologies: For more information, please contact Tim Hansen, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.

Sustainable and Renewable Energy Technologies: For more information, please contact Jeff Barghout, Southern Research, at (919) 806-3456.

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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 applications. Interested vendors should contact Tom Stevens, NSF International, at (734) 769-5347.

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Stakeholder Meetings
August 16, 2007 - The ETV Water Quality Protection Center, operated by NSF International, will host a meeting of the Ballast Water Stakeholder Advisory Group on August 16, at the Holiday Inn BWI Airport Conference Center in Baltimore, MD. For more information, please contact Tom Stevens, NSF International, at (734) 769-5347.

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Upcoming Conference and Meetings
A calendar of ETV meetings, conferences, and presentations is available on the ETV Web site at http://www.epa.gov/etv/events.html. Meetings that may be of particular interest at which ETV is exhibiting and/or participating are:

July 10-11, 2007 - Management from the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) will meet with management and other key research contacts in the EPA Office of Wastewater Management (OWM) on July 10-11, in Edison, NJ. The objectives of this meeting are to discuss OWM policy/ regulatory issues and research needs, and on-going NRMRL research efforts that help support those needs. Teresa Harten, ETV Director, will present on relevant verification activities.
August 12-16, 2007 - The 13th Diesel Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference will be held August 12-16, in Detroit, MI. The DEER Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, is a mechanism for public exchange of state-of-the-art clean diesel research and development. DEER brings together professionals in the clean diesel community, including engineers, scientists, academics, state and regional regulators, environmental researchers, and nonprofit organizations. DEER fosters exchange of information and best practices through presentations/posters on new and ongoing diesel research and development, and through networking with industry professionals. The ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center plans to present a paper. For more information, please visit http://www.eere.energy.gov/.
September 5-6, 2007 - The 2007 Clean Water Partnership Summit will be held September 5-6, in Cincinnati, OH. The ETV Program will exhibit and participate at the Summit. For more information, please visit http://www.wvhtf.org/news_events/news/news_detail.asp?news_id=350 Exit EPA Disclaimer.
September 9-12, 2007 - The American Public Works Association (APWA) International Public Works Congress and Exposition will be held September 9-12, in San Antonio, TX. This meeting brings together public works industry professionals from all over the world for educational programming, workshops, an exposition, and networking events to learn about the latest innovations, exchange ideas, and develop business relationships. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, please visit http://www.apwa.net/meetings/congress/2007/ Exit EPA Disclaimer.
October 1-3, 2007 - The 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) will be held October 1-3, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This conference is targeted to Federal, state and local drinking water officials and provides these key decision makers with information on products and services related to safe drinking water. NSF International, the verification organization for the ETV Drinking Water Systems Center, will exhibit and provide information on ETV activities for verification of drinking water treatment systems.
October 7-10, 2007 - The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 93rd Annual Conference will be held October 7-10, in Pittsburgh, PA. This conference will include keynote addresses, educational sessions, workshops, and field demonstrations to provide participants with opportunities for acquiring new tools and techniques to address the problems facing communities and local government administrators. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, please visit http://www.icma.org/main/sc.asp?t=0 Exit EPA Disclaimer.
October 13-17, 2007 - The 80th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC 2007) will be held October 13-17, in San Diego, CA. This annual meeting provides a forum for knowledge and technology in the water and wastewater fields. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, please visit http://www.weftec.com/home.htm Exit EPA Disclaimer.
October 29-November 1, 2007 - The National Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Fall Conference 2007 will be held October 29-November 1, in Richardson, TX. This national conference provides attendees with a comprehensive overview on how to apply for and be awarded federal SBIR/STTR grants. It will also provide networking opportunities for small business owners, government officials, and industry leaders. The ETV Program plans to participate. For more information, please visit the SBIR Web siteExit EPA Disclaimer.
December 4-6, 2007 - The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) will host the annual “Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium and Workshop, Meeting DoD’s Environmental Challenges,” on December 4-6, in Washington, DC. This event will feature more than 350 posters supporting technology transfer, exhibit booths offering information about funding opportunities, a special session providing a summary of SERDP and ESTCP program development and opportunities to conduct research and demonstrations, and networking with approximately 1,000 environmental professionals. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For preliminary technical session topics and other conference information, please visit http://www.serdp.org/Symposium/, Exit EPA Disclaimer or contact (703) 736-4548 or partners@hgl.com.

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