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February 25, 2010
U.S. EPA - Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT)
February 25, 2010
Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, who has been serving as Acting Director of OPPT for the last year, has been asked to serve as Director of OPPT. Here is the announcement issued by Assistant Administrator Steve Owens:
“I am very pleased to announce that I have asked Wendy Cleland-Hamnett to serve as the Director of the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT). As you know, Wendy has served as the Acting Director of OPPT for the last year, and i have had the pleasure of working closely with her to implement the Administrator’s priorities for the office, including enhancing our chemical management program, reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act, increasing transparency and promoting pollution prevention, among many other significant efforts. Wendy has more than 30 years of service at EPA, and in addition to being Acting Director of OPPT, she has had extensive experience in the toxics program, as well as other offices at EPA. Wendy will do an outstanding job as the Director of OPPT.” - Steve Owens
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February 19, 2010
U.S. EPA Pollution Prevention Grants
February 18, 2010
Notice of availability - Pollution Prevention Grant Program - EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics announced the availability of approximately $4.1 million to fund pollution prevention grants to the States, Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia in FY 2010 for prevention activities during FY 2010 - FY 2011. Grant dollars are targeted at State and Tribal technical assistance programs that address the reduction or elimination o fpollution by businesses across all environmntal media. Since the inception of the program, EPA has awarded approximately $102 million to eligible recipients. To view the accouncement, go to http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/ppis/2010rfpp2grant.pdf.
Proposals are due Tuesday, April 6, 2010.
U.S. EPA Press Release - Press Conference Call with Administrator Jackson to Discuss EPA’s FY 2011 Budget
February 1, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2010
WASHINGTON – Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will hold a press conference call to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Fiscal Year 2011 budget today at 2 p.m. EST.
Due to limited lines, this call is for credentialed press only. Members of the press who wish to participate should RSVP to press@epa.gov to receive the call-in information. Call-in information will be distributed Monday by 12 p.m. EST.
WHO: Lisa Jackson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
WHAT: Press conference call to discuss EPA’s FY 2011 budget
WHEN: Monday, February 1, 2010, 2 p.m. EST
HOW: For dial-in information, please RSVP to press@epa.gov
NOTE: Call-in information will be distributed Monday by 12 p.m. EST to credentialed press only
Immediately following the press conference call, there will be a live webcast of the budget presentation to stakeholders with EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe and the Assistant Administrators. To watch: http://www.epa.gov/live
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January 28, 2010
C2P2 Merges with OCETA
January 22, 2010
The Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2) has merged with the Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement (OCETA).
At the forefront of pollution prevention since 1992, C2P2 is recognized internationally as leaders shaping the future of sustainable production and consumption. C2P2 has successfully engaged all sectors of society in the delivery of its mandate and established a world-renowned capacity for technical and environmental advice. The C2P2’s Board of Directors extends its thanks to the many supporters, including business, industrial associations, NGOs, labour, academia, governments and international organizations, who contributed to many constructive partnerships throughout the years.
The merger is effective immediately. OCETA will continue program delivery under the C2P2 banner and its core business as Canada’s foremost advocate in Pollution Prevention by providing services such as the Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable and pollution prevention outreach and training. Kevin Jones, President and CEO of OCETA is excited about the business possibilities saying, “We welcome this opportunity to work closely with C2P2 clients and customers in advancing sustainability. This merger will build on C2P2’s and OCETA’s core competencies in pollution prevention and clean technology and will enable us to jointly develop and deliver new integrated sustainability services.”
According to Fred Granek, OCETA’s Vice President, Sustainability, “The combined expertise, skills and services of C2P2 and OCETA will allow us to work with a broad spectrum of business, public and government on sustainability, pollution prevention and cleaner production services.”
Fred Granek has assumed responsibility for C2P2’s operations and invites C2P2’s supporters and clients to contact him about services that C2P2 can offer as well as new business opportunities. Fred Granek can be contacted at (905) 822-4133 Ext 224, fred@c2p2online.com or fgranek@oceta.on.ca.
About OCETA
OCETA is a private, not-for-profit corporation that supports the commercialization and market adoption of clean technologies and environmentally sustainable solutions. OCETA delivers the Toronto Region Sustainability Program to assist small to medium sized manufacturers in the Greater Toronto Area to reduce their costs and business risks, improve their competitiveness, while enhancing their environmental performance through process optimization, energy and water conservation, waste elimination and reduction, and the adoption of integrated sustainable solutions.
For further information on C2P2 and OCETA:
www.c2p2online.com and www.oceta.on.ca
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