M - BROWNFIELDS WHAT'S NEW c/EPA Lfrxl & Cannxjnlty BROWNFIELDS April 17,2009 New England In This Issue Page 1 > National Award for Smart Growth Achievement > Earth Day-April 22, 2009 > Greener Cleanups: What Does It Mean and How Do You Do It? Workshop > Smart Growth Implementation Assistance: 2009 Request for Application Page 2 Brownfields 2009 NJIT Technical Assistance for Brownfields (TAB) ACRES Training NEXUS Green Building Resource Center, Boston, ATSDR Community Health Projects Related to Brownfield/Land Reuse: Request for Applications NADO Webinar: The Dollar Signs Behind Environmentally Sensible Energy MA National Award for Smart Growth Achievement Smart^Growth Applications are due HlillfHiaai April 23, 2009 Applications are now being accepted for the eighth annual EPA National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This competition is open to public-sector or private sector applicants that have used the principles of smart growth to create better places. Private-sector applicants are encouraged to submit applications for projects that demonstrate a significant public-private partnership. This year, applications will be accepted in five categories: Built Projects Policies and Regulations Smart Growth and Green Building Smart Growth Streets Overall Excellence in Smart Growth Public sector winners will receive support for further implementing smart growth strategies in their communities. In addition, public sector winners will receive one complementary registration to the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in 2010. For more information and application materials, visit: http://www.epa.aov/smartarowth/awards.htm . Earth Day - April 22, 2009 Celebrate Earth Day in and around your community. Find out how at: • EPA New England Website • EPA National Website Greener Cleanups: What Does It Mean and How Do You Do It? Tuesday April 21st at the Sheraton Harborside in Portsmouth, NH Wednesday April 22nc* at The Harvest in Pomfret, CT (off I-395, about 45 minutes from each of: Hartford, CT, Providence, Rl and Worcester, MA) Greening waste site cleanup is a rapidly developing concept and has become an important issue for regulators, industry and the general public. This workshop brings together national leaders to: • Share information on incorporating sustainability concepts into the site cleanup process • Present case studies that include practical information on evaluation criteria and using the results in decision-making • Involve attendees in an interactive discussion of the evolving issues that remain to be resolved Register at: www.newmoa.org/cleanup/cwm/areener Smart Growth Implementation Assistance: 2009 Request for Application Applications are due at 5:00 pm EST, April 23, 2009 The Development, Community, and Environment Division in EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation is seeking applications for technical assistance from communities that want to incorporate smart growth in their future development to meet environmental and other community goals. Eligible entities are tribal, local, regional, and state governments, and nonprofit organizations that have a demonstrated partnership with a governmental entity. Selected communities or states will receive assistance in the form of a multi-day visit from a team of experts organized by EPA and other national partners to work with local leaders. EPA plans to assist three to five communities over a period of twelve months. The Agency anticipates announcing the selected communities in fall of 2009. For more information and application materials, visit http://epa.aov/smartarowth/2009 saia rfa.htm. 1 of 2 ------- Brownfields2009 THE NATIONAL BROWNFiELDS CONFERENCE li Brownfieids 2009 November 16-18, 2009 in New Orleans Call for Ideas is open. Due date is May 1, 2009. Exhibitor information. Become an Endorser or Sponsor. Travel & Hotel Information. Visit the Brownfieids 2009 Website to register N J I New Jersey's Science & Technology University NJIT's Technical Assistance for Brownfieids (TAB) Program Technical Assistance to Brownfield (TAB) Communities is a program, funded by a grant from the USEPA. which is intended to serve as an independent resource to communities and nonprofits attempting to cleanup and reclaim brownfieids. New Jersey Institute of Technology's (NJIT) TAB program covers Geographic Zone 1 for communities in EPA Regions 1, 2, and 3, Visit their website at: http://www.niit.edu/tab/ ASSESSMENT CLEANUP & REDEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEM ACRES Training The 2009 online ACRES training schedule is now available. The dates and times are: • Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 2 pm EST • Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 2 pm EST • Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 2 pm EST • Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 2 pm EST The Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES') is an online database for Brownfieids grantees to electronically submit data directly to EPA. £ E X U NEXUS Green Building Resource Center, Boston, MA GRT is the Massachusetts Affiliate of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The NEXUS center includes over 9,000 square feet of product showroom, resource and samples libraries, and networking and event space. • Visit Nexus • Schedule of Events Atsdr Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry Community Health Projects Related to Brownfield/Land Reuse Applications due June 8, 2009 The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has announced the availability of FY 2009 funds for brownfields/land reuse community health projects. These projects will have a particular emphasis on identifying health issues prior to redevelopment and/or assessing changes in community health associated with reuse plans and redevelopment. The Funding Opportunity Number is: CDC-RFA-TS09-904 Visit Grants.gov for further information and application process. NADO Webinar: The Dollar Signs Behind Environmentally Sensible Energy Thursday, April 30, 2009 Regional development organizations around the country are intent on making green practices part of their service offerings, but few know where to begin. This web event will offer a practical look at organizations taking action through innovative environmental initiatives. By implementing programs designed to assist local governments and businesses in realizing the cost savings associated with energy efficiency, waste reduction and other sustainability efforts, these organizations are focusing on the economic value found in creating an environmentally savvy regional culture. Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.aotomeetina.com/reaister/9600173Q7 Send your Brownfields-related items for inclusion in this newsletter to Joe Ferrari at ferrari.ioe@epa.gov. Disclaimer: Some of the events, articles and websites listed in this newsletter are non-EPA sponsored events and websites. EPA is providing them for your information only and is not responsible for the content of the websites or the information distributed at a non-EPA listed event. BR.OWNFIE1.PS Add me to What's New updates! Remove me from What's New updates! 2 of 2 ------- |