SMALL-BIZ@EPA
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE
SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 2014
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U.S. FUEL ECONOMY REACHES ALL-TIME
HIGHT/FUEL ECONOMY GAINS FOR NEW
VEHICLES CONTINUE UNDER PRESIDENT
OBAMA'S CLEAN CAR PROGRAM
New vehicles achieved an all-time-high fuel economy in 2013,
the Environmental Protection Agency announced today. Model
year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 miles per
gallon (mpg) — a 0.5 mpg increase over the previous year and
an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. Fuel economy has
now increased in eight of the last nine years. The average
carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 grams
per mile in model year 2013.
EPA's annual "Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon
Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through
2014" report tracks average fuel economy of new cars and
SUVs sold in the United States. The report also ranks
automakers' achievements in model year 2013.
Some additional top-line findings from the report:
The recent fuel economy improvement is a result of
automakers' rapid adoption of more efficient technologies such
as gasoline direct injection engines, turbochargers, and
advanced transmissions.
•	Mazda vehicles averaged the highest fuel economy and
lowest greenhouse gas emissions
•	Nissan achieved the greatest improvement in average fuel
economy and greenhouse gas reductions
•	SUVs achieved the greatest improvement in all classes of
new personal vehicles.
The EPA estimates these standards will save American
families more than $8,000 in fuel costs per vehicle by 2025.
Throughout the duration of the program, Americans will save
$1.7 trillion in fuel costs, use 12 billion fewer barrels of oil. and
in 2025, reduce oil consumption by more than 2 million barrels
a day - as much as half of the oil imported from OPEC every
day. Additional information can be found at:
http://vosemite.epa.gov/opa/admDress.nsf/6424ac1caa800aab
85257359003f5337/87acb71855bed86585257d6b0052c584!
For additional information, please contact: Christie St. Clair,
stclair.christie@epa.aov
The new report is at: http://epa.aov/otaa/fetrends.htm
THE FUTURE OF FUEL USE
EPA'S OFFICE OF SMALL BUSINESS
PROGRAMS WILL HOST COUNSELING
SESSION, NOVEMBER 4. 2014
The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) at the
EPA will be holding its next Service Disabled-Owned
Veterans Small Business Counseling Session on
November 4, 2014. This will be a great opportunity to
discuss procurement opportunities that may become
available at the EPA. OSBP holds at least four
counseling sessions a year for socio-economic groups
such as small businesses, 8(a), small disadvantaged,
women-owned, service disabled-owned veterans and
for businesses located In a hubzone.
The programs offered by OSBP allow contracting
officers to set-aside certain federal contracts for eligible
small and economically disadvantaged businesses
within EPA. For more information or to register for the
event, contact David Allen at allen.david@epa.gov or
visit: www.epa.qov/osbp/direct outreach.htm.
EPA, OSBP, Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman - Washington, DC 20460 - Phone: 1-800-368-5888

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SMALL-BIZ@EPA
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE
SMALL BUSINES COMMUNITY
OCTOBER 2014
STUDY ANALYZES SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT
The Office of Advocacy, an independent office within the Small
Business Administration, released a report entitled, Evaluation of the
Small Business Procurement Goals Established in Section 15(g) of
the Small Business Act. The study, authored by Henry B.R. Beale, is
an independent assessment of the small business procurement goals
as ordered in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013.
The report investigates the characteristics of companies seeking
federal contracts and evaluates the overall procurement process to
determine how contracting goals are established, what data is
available, and what barriers still exist that inhibit small business entry.
"I constantly hear from our nation's small businesses about their
desire to enter into the government marketplace. Today's study
demonstrates how our nation's entrepreneurs are playing in the
procurement field. It is interesting to note that this report illustrates
specific sectors where small businesses are having success," said Dr.
Winslow Sargeant, Chief Counsel for Advocacy.
"I hope in the near future our government will also develop a database
for all the subcontracting information as well. We know there is a
great window of opportunity for small business involvement in
subcontracting, but we still lack access to this data and a well-
developed system for analyzing how to improve small business
subcontracting."
PROCUREMENT
OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE
PUZZELING AT TIMES
Some highlights of the study include:
•	Procurement is highly concentrated in four main industries:
manufacturing; professional, scientific and technical services;
administrative and support, waste management and
remediation services; and construction
•	Of the four main industries, construction awards the
most small business contracts, with close to 45%
going to small business.
•	Increasing small business procurement in the top
sectors, especially manufacturing where the small
business share is not quite 12%, is essential to
improving the overall small business procurement rate.
•	Stronger market research is needed to match small
business capabilities with procurement requirements.
To read more, check out our report summary and the full report at:
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goals-establlshed-section-15a-small-business-act
EPA, OSBP, Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman - Washington, DC 20460 - Phone: 1-800-363-5888

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EPA FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICES
FOR OCTOBER 2014
SUBJECT: REVISIONS TO REPORTING
AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS,
AND CONFIDENTIALITY
DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE
GREENHOUSE GAS REPORTING
PROGRAM; FINAL RULE
https://www.federalreaister.gov/articles/2014/10/24/201
4-23780/revisions-to-reportinq-and-recordkeepinq-
requirements-and-confidentialitv-determinations-under-
the
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is
amending the reporting and recordkeeping
requirements of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting
Program. These amendments include an alternative
verification approach in lieu of collecting certain data
elements for which the EPA has identified disclosure
concerns and for which the reporting deadline was
deferred until March 31, 2015.
Action: Final Rule.
SUBJECT: EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR THE
DENTAL CATEGORY
https://www.federalreaister.aov/articles/2014/10/22/201
4-24347/effluent-limitations-auidelines-and-standards-
for-the-dental-cateaorv
EPA is proposing technology-based pretreatment
standards under the Clean Water Act (CWA) for
discharges of pollutants into publicly owned treatment
works (POTWs) from existing and new dental practices
that discharge dental amalgam. Dental amalgam
contains mercury in a highly concentrated form that is
relatively easy to collect and recycle.
EPA's Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response Hosts Industry Day
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) hosted
Industry Day on October 21, 2014 at EPA's Potomac Yard.
The goal of OSWER's Industry Day was to educate and assist
contractors interested in the various OSWER programs and
upcoming contracting opportunities within those programs.
One-on-One Matchmaking sessions were also held to
encourage partnering and mentoring of small businesses.
Opening remarks were provided by OSWER's Principal
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Berry Breen and opening
remarks were provided by OSWER's Assistant Administrator,
Mathy Stanislaus followed by remarks from John Bashista,
Director, Office of Acquisition Management and Kirriberly
Patrick, Acting Director, Office of Small Business Programs.
The event was well attended with just under 100
participants. For information on the program and
presentations, you may visit www.epa.gov/osbp: and
https://www.fbo-gov/index?s=opportunit¥&mode=form&ta
b=core&id=3f3754alc06b87803694e9c0cedfe37c
Action: Proposed Rule.
EPA, OSBP, Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman - Washington, DC 20460 - Phone: 1-800-368-5888

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SMALL-BIZ@EPA
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE
SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY
HEALTHIER SCHOOLS FOR HEALTHIER KIDS
There are many reasons why addressing the environmental
health of schools is essential for protecting children's health
and improving their performance:
A child's developing organ systems are highly sensitive to
environmental risk and children are frequently more heavily
exposed to toxic substances in the environment than are
adults, and; children spend 90% of their time indoors and
much of that time is spent in school.
Take action to improve children's health! EPA's
comprehensive schools website offers all the resources you
need to establish, maintain or enhance a school
environmental health program. Visit: www.epa.gov/schools
for more information and copies of the guidelines.
www.epa.gov/osbp
WHO DO YOU CALL TO
REPORT AN OIL SPILL OR
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL
EMERGENCY THAT POSES A
SUDDEN THREAT TO PUBLIC
HEALTH?
For emergencies and other sudden threats
to public health, such as:
o oil and/or chemical spills,
o radiation emergencies, and
o biological discharges,
call the National Response Center at 1-800-
424-8802.
For pesticide poisoning, call 911 if the
person is unconscious, has trouble breathing,
or has convulsions. Otherwise, call Poison
Control at 1-800-222-1222.

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