&EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Volume 3 2009 Director's Note OSBP has continued to make progress in linking Minority Academic Institutions (MAIs) with EPA in a variety of capacities. The renewed focus on domestic improvements via funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 has further strengthened this effort. I am proud of the support that EPA offers these institutions, their student bodies, faculty, and staff. Nelson Mandela said, "Education is the great engine of personal development. It is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that a son of a mineworker can become the head of the mine, that a child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation. It is what we make out of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another." This is a testament to the rationale for the MAI Program and reminds us of the importance of supporting education for the most disadvantaged among us. In this installment of the OSBP newsletter, we focus on new developments, including a new MAI Coordinator at EPA and two key appointments by President Obama in the education sector. We also report on a new initiative directed by President Obama, the creation of an Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, which promises hope for the future health of water, one of our nation's most precious natural resources. We then examine some direct impact programs, funding opportunities via ARRA legislation, and two innovative EPA projects recently implemented that are certain to increase the opportunities for scholars interested in science and technology. Finally, we reflect on conferenceopportunitiesthatofferedprofessional development and networking opportunities for national, state, and local officials, academicians, individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and other top leaders. In over 30 years of contracting experience, I have witnessed advancements that have afforded minority small businesses and MAIs new opportunities for growth in an increasingly competitive market. I hope that you will enjoy reading about some of the latest progress in this newsletter. Read and Reflect, Jeanette L. Brown, Director Office of Small Business Development Inside This Issue i New Minority Academic Institutions (MAI) Coordinator at EPA 2 White House Makes Two Key Appointments 2 The White House Ocean Initiative 4 Funding Opportunities 5 RecycleMania 5 EPA Develops Partnerships for a Stronger Future 6 EPA Conference Participation 8 www. epa. gov/osbp ------- New Minority Academic Institutions (MAI) Coordinator at EPA Julie C. Taitt has succeeded Jonathan Newton as Coordinator for the Minority Academic Institu- tions Program within the Office of Small Busi- ness Programs (OSBP) at the U.S. Environmen- tal Protection Agency (EPA). As Coordinator, Ms. Taitt is responsible for en- suring that minority academic institutions are provided an equitable opportunity to participate in Federal programs. The MAI Program works to support Historically Black Colleges and Uni- versities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan Native Serv- ing Institutions and Native Hawaiian Institutions. Additionally, the MAI Program works to inte- grate MAIs into the work of the Agency in vari- ous capacities. The Coordinator uses OSBP's outreach resourc- es to: 1) assess compliance with executive order authority for MAI programs; 2) identify best practices within the Agency for partnering with MAIs; 3) establish measurable goals for part- nership with MAIs; 4) coordinate partnerships with Small Business and; 5) provide assistance through education and outreach. Prior to accepting her current position, Ms. Taitt served as the Acting Deputy Director for Administration and Resource Management in the Office of Enforcement and Compliance and as the Division Director for the Information Man- agement Division in the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations. Additionally, Ms. Taitt worked for EPA's Office of Acquisi- tion Management as a Policy Analyst and as an Acquisition Trainer. Prior to her tenure at EPA, Ms. Taitt worked as a Procurement Analyst for the Department of Treasury and as a Contracts Administrator for the Department of Defense. Ms. Taitt has a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in business administration and a master's degree in education. White House Makes Two Key Appointments President Obama recently appointed John Sil- vanus Wilson, Jr., Ed.D, as the executive direc- tor of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Juan Sepulveda was also appointed as director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Dr. Wilson Chosen to Lead HBCU Initiative As executive director of the White House Initia- tive on HBCUs, Dr. Wilson will work with the presidentially appointed HBCU Board of Advi- sors and assist the Secretary as liaison between osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- the executive branch and HBCUs. He also will work with 32 federal agencies that support HB- CUs through Federal grants and contracts. "This is a superb appointment. As a graduate of Morehouse College, John Wilson knows well the contributions, strengths and heritage of our nation's HBCUs," said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer of the Unit- ed Negro College Fund (UNCF). In this position, he can now play a central role in ensuring that these institutions are strengthened in their ca- pacity to help us all meet the challenging goal that President Obama has setthat America will regain its position as the number one nation in the world in producing college graduates." Wilson has been an associate professor of high- er education at George Washington University (GWU) since 2006, when he took research leave as executive dean of GWU's Virginia campus, a post he has held since 2002. He joined the staff at GWU in 2001 to help de- velop a strategic plan for the university. Previ- ously he spent 16 years at MIT, where he served as director of foundation relations and assistant provost. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College, a Master of Theologi- cal Studies degree from Harvard University and both a master's and doctoral degrees in educa- tional administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard University. Source: http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/07/ 07172009b.html Juan Sepulveda Selected to Lead Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans Mr. Juan Sepulveda was appointed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on May 19, 2009, to the position of director of the White House Ini- tiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. In this capacity, he is responsible for directing the efforts of the White House Initiative in engaging Hispanic students, parents, families, organizations, and anyone working in or with the education system in communities nationwide as active participants in improving the academic achievement of Hispanic Americans. Mr. Sepulveda has a long history of visionary leadership. For the last 20 years, he has been a senior executive, strategist, and advocate in the nonprofit and philanthropic communities, with a focus in community development, capacity build- ing, and transformational management. Prior to assuming his current position at the Department of Education, Sepulveda was president of The Common Enterprise (TCE), which he founded in 1995 as an outgrowth of a national Rockefeller Foundation initiative to help build stronger com- munities across America by making nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, governments, busi- nesses, and communities more effective as they tackled significant critical social issues in more than 35 states and nationally. Since 2004, Sepulveda has been the host of the weekly KLRN public television series "Conver- sations," focused on the people and organizations making positive and innovative contributions to communities in San Antonio, South Texas, and the U.S. Having grown up in a working class Mexican- American neighborhood in Topeka, Kan., Sep- ulveda has been involved in community organiz- ing and politics since the age of 16. He worked closely with the late Willie Velasquez and the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project. In 2004, he completed a political biography of osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- Willie and an organizational history of Southwest Voter, The Life and Times of Willie Velasquez Su Voto Es Su Voz (Your Vote is Your Voice}. Sepulveda received a bachelor's degree in gov- ernment from Harvard University. The third La- tino ever to be awarded a Rhodes scholarship, he graduated with a combined degree in politics, philosophy, and economics from the Queens College of Oxford University. He received a J.D. from Stanford University and has been admitted to the Texas Bar. Source: http://www.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/sepulveda.html The White House Ocean Initiative President Obama recognizes that we have a re- sponsibility to protect our oceans, coasts and Great Lakes for the benefit of current and future generations. To ensure that the Federal Govern- ment is meeting this responsibility, the President established the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force on June 12, 2009. The Task Force, led by the White House Council on Environmental Quality, is comprised of 24 senior-level policy officials from across the Federal Government. The Task Force is charged with developing a recommendation for a national policy that en- sures protection, maintenance, and restoration of oceans, our coasts and the Great Lakes. It will also recommend a framework for effective coast- al and marine spatial planning. The recommen- dations and frameworks developed by the Task Force will be cost effective and improve coordi- nation across Federal Agencies. The Chair will terminate the Task Force upon the completion of its duties. The Task Force undertook a robust public engage- ment process to hear from and involve stakehold- ers and interested parties, including holding re- gional public meetings, convening over 35 expert briefings, and receiving hundreds of comments via the internet. The Task Force has made its Interim Report available for public review online. This report provides proposals for a comprehensive national approach to uphold our stewardship responsi- bilities and ensure accountability for our actions. Additionally, the report outlines a more balanced, productive and sustainable approach to our ocean resources. On December 14, 2009, President Obama's Ocean Policy Task Force released its Interim Framework for Effective Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (Interim Framework) for a 60-day public review and comment period. With competing interests in the ocean, our coasts and the Great Lakes, the Interim Framework of- fers a comprehensive, integrated approach to planning and managing uses and activities. Un- der the Framework, coastal and marine spatial planning would be regional in scope, developed cooperatively among Federal, State, tribal, local authorities, and regional governance structures, with substantial stakeholder and public input. Source: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/ initiatives/oceans/interim-framework osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- Funding Opportunities Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Congress appropriated approximately $7.2 billion for the implementa- tion of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP). Minority Academic Institutions are encouraged to apply for these opportunities. More details about these programs can be found at http://broadbandusa. sc.egov.usda.gov/ and http://www.broadband.gov/. Additional funding opportunities and guidance for MAIs are posted regularly on http://www. grants.gov and http://www.cfda.gov. RecycleMania Banner at Buffalo State RecycleMania, a ten week competition among college campuses across the United States and Canada, evolved from EPA's WasteWise Program. Its goal is to heighten the awareness of schools' waste man- agement and recycling programs throughout North America by encouraging fair and friendly competition among colleges and universities. Through the participation of students, faculty and staff, RecycleMania aims to expand economic opportunities while addressing environmental issues in a positive way and seeks to lower the amount of waste generated on-campus by reduc- ing, reusing and recycling. Over the years, Recy- cleMania has motivated successful competitions by building upon the inherent nature of friendly rivalries. In the 2009, only 27 of the 515 schools who participated were MAIs. In an effort to increase minority participation, the MAI staff has promot- ed the program at conferences and workshops. RecycleMania 2010 starts on January 17 and continues through March 27. Over this 10-week period, schools report recycling and trash data. Campuses are ranked according to who collects the largest amount of recyclables per capita, the largest amount of total recyclables, the least amount of trash per capita, or have the highest recycling rate. With each week's reports and rankings, participating schools can compare their results against other schools and use the results to encourage their campus to reduce and recycle more. Additional details about RecycleMania can be found at http://www.recvclemaniacs.org. EPA/OSBP Mission To support the protection of human health and the envi- ronment by advocating and advancing the business, regula- tory, and environmental com- pliance concerns of small and socio-economically disadvan- taged businesses, and minority academic institutions. osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- EPA Develops Partnerships for a Stronger Future There is an increasing need for well-trained, qualified professionals in science, technology, policy, and law to provide the capacity to fill the growing number of environmental positions. Simultaneously, the number of students, particu- larly minorities, electing to pursue the science and engineering majors, which provide the tech- nical groundwork for these positions, is decreas- ing. The Federal Government and institutions of higher learning are working together to develop innovative strategies to assure an adequate sup- ply of highly trained, technical personnel. Alabama A&M Watershed Project Alabama A&M University (AAMU), the first Historically Black College or University, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into partnership on January 28, 2009 to establish a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management. AAMU President, Dr. Beverly Ed- mond, subsequently signed aMemorandum of Un- derstanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) during a ceremony on January 29, 2009, at the Univer- sity's Agricultural Research Center. According to ADEM Director, Trey Glenn, "Alabama has tremendous water resources and the Department's mission is to ensure those resources are protected for today's citizens and future generations. We are confident that this new partnership with AAMU will allow all parties to leverage our resources and focus our efforts to protect water quality in Alabama." Created in 2007, the EPA Region 4 Centers of Excellence for Watershed Management Program works with colleges and universities from across the southeast to provide hands-on, practical products and services for communities to iden- tify watershed problems and solve them. Each EPA designated Center actively seeks out water- shed-based stakeholder groups and local govern- ments that need cost effective tools for watershed scientific studies, engineering designs and com- puter mapping, as well as assistance with legal issues, project management, public education and planning. To become a recognized Center of Excellence, the institution must demonstrate the following: expertise in identifying and addressing watershed needs; involvement of students, staff and faculty in watershed research; capability to involve the full suite of disciplines needed for all aspects of wa- tershed management; financial ability to become self-sustaining; ability to deliver and account for results; willingness to partner with other institu- tions; and support from the highest levels of the organization. Some of the benefits of being a recognized Cen- ter of Excellence include: receipt of EPA technical assistance where needed (instructors, speakers, etc); promotion of the Center of Excellence to stakeholders; EPA letters of support for grant opportunities; and identification of opportunities for Center of Excellence involvement in local and regional watershed issues. osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- For decades, EPA and ADEM have protected Al- abama's lakes, rivers and wetlands by regulating specific points of pollution; the most common of these being sewage treatment plants and facto- ries. Although this approach led to the successful cleanup of many waterways, others still remain polluted from sources not as easily regulated. These more subtle sources include farms, streets, parking lots, lawns, rooftops or any other surfaces that come in contact with rainwater. Today, EPA and ADEM take a broader approach to water pro- tection looking at both the individual waterway and the watershed in which it is located. "Everyone lives in a watershed and at EPA we believe a watershed approach is the most effec- tive framework to address today's water resource challenges," said EPA's Acting Regional Admin- istrator, Stan Meiburg. "This designation will allow AAMU to continue developing the strong partnerships with other institutions, organiza- tions and agencies required to protect and restore watersheds in northern Alabama." EPA Expands Outreach to Minority Students Administrator Jackson signs twoMOUs to broaden the conversation on environmentalism On November 24, 2009, EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson signed two Memoranda of Un- derstanding (MOU) designed to increase EPA's outreach to minority and underserved communi- ties. The two MOUs signed by the Administrator, one with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the other with the Vermont Law School, will facilitate the flow of information between EPA and minority commu- nities and further the teaching of environmental issues at colleges that serve minority students. "To end the disproportionate environmental, health and economic burdens on underserved communities, we must expand the conversation on environmentalism and invite new leaders into this movement," said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. "The actions behind these MOUs will allow EPA to give a voice to communities that haven't had a voice in the past, and empower them to act on our nation's most pressing envi- ronmental issues. Fostering more diversity and inclusion throughout EPA will allow us to better serve the broad environmental and health needs of all Americans." As part of the MOU signed with the Vermont Law School, the University has agreed to employ dis- tance learning technology to give a wider range of students from Minority Academic Institutions access to its environmental law program. To read the Memorandum in its entirety, access it here: http://www. epa.gov/osbp/pdf s/mai/mou_ver- mont.pdf. The Administrator also signed an MOU with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universi- ties that builds on EPA's relationship with the or- ganization to make students and alumni aware of job opportunities at EPA. The Agency will also help Hispanic Serving Institutions develop envi- ronmental curriculum and give them greater ac- cess to EPA laboratories and facilities. The full length Memorandum is available online at http:// www.epa.gov/osbp/pdfs/mai/mou_hispanic.pdf. For additional information, contact Deb Berlin, berlin.deb@epa.gov, 202-564-4914, 202-564-4355; Contacto en espanol: Lina Younes, younes. lina@epa.gov, 202-564-9924, 202-564-4355. osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- EPA Conference Participation In an effort to raise the visibility of Agency programs, EPA participates in conferences that support innovation and participation within minority communities. Two such conferences were recently attended and a third such confer- ence is planned for 2010. LULAC Annual Conference for 2009 The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) convened its 80th Annual LULAC National Convention & Exposition, Reaching New Frontiers: Expanding the Latino Agenda, in San Juan, Puerto Rico from July 13 through July 18, 2009. As one of the premier Hispanic con- vention, the LULAC National Convention drew over 15,000 participants including the top lead- ers from government, business, and the Hispanic community. Pictured right to left: Brian Dominguez, Lisa Jackson, Westerly Foster, Michael Nieves and Tex Gomez at the 2009 LULAC Conference. The current EPA Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson, was the keynote speaker at the partnership lun- cheon on July 15th. The partnership luncheon served to highlight LULAC's corporate and government partnerships. EPA and LULAC have reaffirmed their ongoing partnership by extend- ing an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to December 31, 2012, an initiative that will continue to support the Agency's overall diversity, education, recruitment and outreach ef- forts. Ms. Jackson also joined Puerto Rico Gov- ernor Luis Fortune to announce that the Agency has awarded nearly $72 million to Puerto Rico through the Recovery Act for overdue improve- ments to wastewater and drinking water systems and to conduct water quality planning essential to protecting human health and the environment across the island. The LULAC Convention also hosted the Federal Training Institute (FTI), a structured intensive ca- reer development program for government and public sector employees. In partnership with the Office of Personnel Management and the United States Department of Agriculture, the FTI offered workshops that enable mid and senior level gov- ernment employees to enhance their leadership competencies skills that develop the Executive Core Qualifications required for entry to the Se- nior Executive Service. Source: http: //www. Mac .org/events/convention09 2009 HBCU Week Praising Black colleges for their historic role in instilling hope and expanding educational oppor- tunity for African Americans, President Obama proclaimed August 30, 2009 to September 5, 2009 National Historically Black College and University Week. The new Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Dr. John Silvanus Wilson, Jr., hosted the 2009 Na- tional HBCU Week Conference. The event was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC from August 30, 2009 to September 2, 2009. The theme of the conference was HBCUs: Seizing the Capacity to Thrive. Attended by students, faculty, presidents, chan- cellors, HBCU trustees, other officials, and osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- sponsors, the conference featured distinguished speakers from the U.S. Congress and various federal agencies. The keynote speaker at the Commemorative Dinner was delivered by the Honorable Arne Duncan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. The conference recognized a variety of organizations for their support of the nation's HBCUs and awards were presented to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the institutions and society as a whole. Source: http://hbcu2009.betah.com Minority Serving Institution Research Partnership Consortium (MSIRPC) Conference 2010 Morgan State University (MSU) is hosting a national conference entitled "Strengthening Re- search Productivity Through Networking, Col- laborating and Partnerships". This is the fifth conference under the guidance of the Minority Serving Institutions Research Partnership Con- ference Consortium (MSIRPC) and the first to be held in the northeast region of the country. The conference is scheduled for April 14-17, 2010 and will be hosted by MSU, Maryland's public urban university in Baltimore City. Prior success- ful conferences were held at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Jackson State University, Uni- versity of Texas-Pan American and Dillard Uni- versity. Selected key persons from these institu- tions are serving as advisors for the conference to be hosted by Morgan State University. The guest hotel is the Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place hotel located at 202 E. Pratt St. in Baltimore, MD. More than 500 persons from targeted Minority Serving Institutions (Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges and Universities) and other institutions of higher education are expected to attend the conference. The purposes of the conference are to strengthen productive partnerships and collaborations in basic research, applied scientific research, tech- nological developments, and learn more about safeguarding the natural environment. The objectives are as follows: to create and expand participation of MSIs in programs of scientific disciplines important to the national security efforts of the nation; to create and expand participation of MSIs in programs of scientific disciplines; to provide workshops on grantsman- ship and on contract preparation tailored to fac- ulty; to provide a concurrent workshop focusing on rules, regulations and compliance issues, including export control issues for sponsored program administrators; to provide workshops on entrepreneurships and internships for under- graduate and graduate students; and to enhance awareness of funding opportunities from federal agencies. For more information, email sharronn.john- son@morgan.edu, patricia.mines@morgan.edu, or baiseythomas@verizon.net. SAVE THE DATE April 14-17, 2010 for this national conference opportunity! 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State*: Zip Code* Phone #*: Fax#: E-mail Address*: Internet Address: NAICS Code(s)*:. Capabilities:, Have you done business with the EPA before?* Q No Q Yes, as a Prime Q Yes, as a Subcontractor Classification G Large Q Mid-Size U Small Tribal G Federally Recognized [_) State Recognized Q SDB a Small WOB [_) 8(a) Certified \_\ Service Disabled Veteran Q HUBZone Q HBCU Q HSI L_) Tribal College/University L_) Other Minority The fields marked by * are required and must be filled in. Ethnicity Q African American \_\ Asian-Indian L_) Asian-Pacific Q Caucasian American Female \_\ Hispanic Q Native American L_) Other Minority \_\ None osbp news volume 3 2009 www.epa.gov/osbp ------- OSBP Employee Contact List Jeanette L. Brown, Director Kimberly Y. Patrick, Deputy Director Joan B. Rogers, S6O Team Lead Lester C. Facey, Program Analyst Teree Henderson, Program Analyst Deanna Moultrie-Jackson, Program Analyst Michael Nieves, Program Analyst Lament O. 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S. Environmental Protection Agency John F. Kennedy Federal Building One Congress Street Boston, MA 02114-02203 (617) 918-1909 (Fax) REGION II (NJ, NY, PR, VI) Michele Junker, SDBUO (212) 637-3418 U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 290 Broadway New York, NY 10007-1866 (212) 637-3518 (Fax) REGION III (DE, VA, MD, PA, DC, VW) Kinshasha Brown-Perry (215) 814-5404 U. S. Environmental Protection Agency 1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 REGION IV (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN) Charles Hayes (404) 562-8377 U. S. Environmental Protection Agency 61 Forsyth Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30303-8960 (404) 562-8370 (Fax) REGION V (IL, IN, Ml, MN, OH, Wl) Adrianne Callahan, SDBUO (312) 353-5556 Acquisition and Assistance Branch 77 West Jackson Boulevard (MC-10J) Chicago, IL 60604-3507 (312) 385-5533 (Fax) REGION VI (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) Debora N. Bradford, SDBUO (214) 665-7406 U. S. 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