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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
United States and Canada Interested in Co-Verification
In June, 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. One objective of the meeting was to identify technology areas of mutual interest for joint or co-verification. In particular, the U.S. EPA ETV Program and ETV Canada are interested in pursuing co-verification of the following example technology types: diesel retrofit (after-market), marine diesel-electric, hydronic heaters, combined heat and power, ethanol and biofuels production, biogasification, low emission ceramic kilns, baghouse filtration products, stormwater management, membrane bioreactors, manure management, ballast water treatment, and beach water quality screening. Technology vendors who are interested in co-verification can contact Evelyn Hartzell, EPA, at (513) 569-7728 for more information.
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Virgina Islands to Consider ETV Verification in Selection Criteria for Solid Waste Management Facility
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) has issued a Request for Qualifications-Proposals (RFQ-P) for a Solid Waste Management Facility to process and dispose of solid waste generated on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. VIWMA currently operates the Anguilla landfill where virtually all of the solid waste generated on St. Croix is disposed. VIWMA is seeking alternative solid waste disposal options and, in particular, solutions that will involve minimal or no landfilling. VIWMA is looking for the best option that will provide maximum diversion of waste from the landfill through proven technologies that generate energy products, recover other resources, and provide state of the art emissions control.
VIWMA will select proposers based on criteria, including the ability to demonstrate a successful record of technology performance. VIWMA requires that the proposed technology have been successfully used in at least one commercial solid waste management operation for a minimum of five years, and have handled at least 150 tons per day of solid waste. Alternatively, VIWMA will consider technologies that do not have a minimum five-year track record if they have been submitted for verification under the ETV Program. For additional information on VIWMA and the RFQ-P, visit http://www.sseb.org/. 
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| ETV Verifications |
| ETV has completed verification testing and reports for 389 innovative environmental technologies! See a full list of ETV verified technologies. |
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Mobile Sources Device Verified
The ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center, operated by RTI International, has verified the performance of the 201350N DOC Plus Coalescer Breather CV5061200 and Crankcase Depression Regulator (CDR) Valve 395587500, developed by Cummins Emission Solutions & Cummins Filtration. This system consists of a precious metal diesel oxidation catalyst and diesel particulate filter for controlling emissions from mobile diesel engines in highway use. The performance verified was the percentage emission reduction achieved by the technology for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide relative to the performance of the same baseline engine without the technology in place. Operating conditions were documented and ancillary performance measurements were also made. The report and statement will be available soon on the ETV Web site.
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Baghouse Filtration Product Verified
The ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center, operated by RTI International, has verified the performance of Donaldson Company, Inc.’s 6282 Filtration Media for controlling fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions. The fabric filter was evaluated for the following parameters: outlet particle concentration at standard conditions (for PM2.5 and total mass), average and initial residual pressure drop, residual pressure drop increase, filtration cycle time, mass gain of test sample filter, and number of cleaning cycles. The report and statement will be available soon on the ETV Web site.
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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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| Stakeholder Meetings |
| August 2, 2007 - The ETV ESTE project for Microbial Resistant Building Materials: Gypsum Wallboard will host a stakeholder meeting on August 2, in Research Triangle Park, NC. For more information, please contact Timothy Dean, EPA, at (919) 541-2304. |
| August 16, 2007 - The ETV Water Quality Protection Center, operated by National Sanitation Foundation International (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:
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. Jenni Elion, RTI International, will present a paper on the ETV Air Pollution Control Technology Center. 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, 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/news_detail.asp?news_id=350 . |
| 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/ . |
| September 18-21, 2007 - The 69th Annual Conference of the Ohio Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will be held September 18-21, in Cincinnati, OH. Bruce Bartley, NSF International, will represent the ETV Drinking Water Systems Center and will present on “How the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program Can Assist with the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.” For more information, please visit http://www.ohiowater.org/OAWWA/ . |
| September 30-October 4, 2007 - The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) 2007 Annual Conference will be held September 30-October 4, in Boca Raton, 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. For more information, please visit http://www.asdwa.org/ . |
| 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 . |
| 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 . |
| 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 will exhibit. For more information, please visit the SBIR Web site . |
| November 4-8, 2007 - The American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition will be held November 4-8, in Charlotte, NC. This annual conference brings together the industry’s leading water quality experts to exchange the latest research and technical information. Conference topics include such subjects as monitoring and detection techniques, treatment processes, organic and inorganic contaminants, and distribution system water quality. The ETV Program will exhibit with the EPA National Risk Management Research Laboratory. For more information, please visit http://www.awwa.org/Conferences/Content.cfm?ItemNumber=3544&navItemNumber=3545 . |
| 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/ , or contact (703) 736-4548 or partners@hgl.com. |
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