[Dodp3] FW: Upcoming P2 Conferences/Abstract Submittal Deadlines, etc.

[John Calcagni]

-----Original Message-----
From: Engbert, Edward - SREO [mailto:eengbert at sreo.army.mil]
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 2:27 PM
To: John Calcagni (WWRC) (E-mail)
Subject: FW: Upcoming P2 Conferences/Abstract Submittal Deadlines, etc.




>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Engbert, Edward - SREO  
> Sent:	Thursday, January 04, 2001 1:56 PM
> To:	Region IV DOD P3 Listserve (E-mail)
> Subject:	Upcoming P2 Conferences/Abstract Submittal Deadlines, etc.
> 
> This message contains info on 4 separate environmental conferences that
> may be of interest to you or someone in your office, fyi.  Please note the
> websites and upcoming abstract submittal deadlines.  These conferences
> might be a great place to share some of your successes/failures on P2
> projects that you've helped implement at your facilities.
> 
> 1)  National P2 Roundtable Conference, 27 Feb to 2 Mar (Chicago, IL)
> http://www.p2.org/events/spconf01.cfm  The NPPR Spring 2001 Conference,
> being held in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, will focus on the latest in
> pollution prevention (P2) policy, regulatory and technical assistance
> initiatives. Plenary sessions will feature lawmakers and other
> high-ranking officials who will talk about ways P2 can be included into
> federal, state, and local policy. Several new cutting edge sessions that
> began at previous Spring Conferences will be enhanced to further highlight
> P2. The very popular sustainable development, healthcare P2 and technical
> sessions will be expanded to accommodate the high level of interest in
> these areas. Innovative programs will be showcased in numerous other
> topical sessions including Information Tools and Networks, Local
> Government, Small Business, Regulatory Integration and Education, Training
> & Learning.  Deadline for Hotel Reservations - January 26, 2001
> 
> 2)  The US Army Forces Command is partnering with Fort Irwin California to
> bring Clean Air program managers the next Real World Clean Air Symposium.
> The symposium will be 24-26 April 2001 in San Diego, California and the
> web page may be found at http://www.usasymposium.com  Once again we bring
> clean air program managers the latest and greatest information from their
> peers across the country and across multiple federal agencies. Topic areas
> will address "How To" in subjects ranging from conformity to particulate
> matter.  No policy talks are allowed. 
> Abstracts Due 10 January 2001  Papers should target federal air pollution
> managers who work directly with local regulators. As such, particular
> emphasis may be placed on how to implement ideas, anticipated operational
> benefits, after-action results, or review of an existing method with
> positive and negative feedback. Abstracts must clearly express the
> objectives, scope, and conclusions of the paper. How-to articles and good
> news stories are acceptable. Research findings as they pertain to federal
> facility air pollution issues are encouraged. Potential presenters should
> be prepared for a twenty minute presentation with a five minute question
> and answer period. Abstracts will undergo a peer review selection. All
> submitters will be notified of the selection results. Abstracts should be
> between 250 - 500 words. Presentation of a paper does not waive the
> symposium registration fee.
> To get on the mailing list for an official brochure, sign up on the web
> page under the "mailing list" selection.  Based on attendee feedback from
> the previous conferences, this is a "must do" for those air program
> managers who
> work with regulators and their own organization's personnel to ensure
> compliance with environmental regulations.  For additional information
> contact Michelle Kubal, (937) 254-7950 ext. 1168, mkubal at anteon.com, or
> Rochelle Williams, (404)464-7695, williaro at forscom.army.mil for additional
> information.
> 
> 3)  The U.S. Army Environmental Center is hosting the Fourth Tri-Service
> Environmental Technology Symposium to be held in San Diego, June 18-20,
> 2001.  The central theme, "Environmental Technology: Support the Mission,
> Sustain the Environment" symbolizes the military's continued emphasis on
> protecting resources,  while maintaining readiness, supporting military
> operations, installation management, and material development. 
> Army, Navy, Air Force, and Department of  Defense personnel, as well as
> other Federal agencies, Federal contractors, academia, and industry are
> invited to attend.  Abstracts are being accepted until February 23, 2001
> that address mature technologies that are either "field ready" or
> currently being demonstrated, or have been demonstrated and are ready to
> be fielded to the broader community. 
> 
> For more information on the Tri-Service Environmental Technology Symposium
> call for papers, registration, or  general information, visit
> www.aec.army.mil or contact Ms. Jean Thomas, TMC Design Corporation,
> (757)-357-4011         
> 
> 4)  6th Annual DOD Tri-Service Pollution Prevention and Hazardous Waste
> Management Conference and Exhibition 20-23 Aug '01
> http://www.p2-hwmconference.com/  - the largest conference of its kind
> dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment through
> investment in pollution prevention and proactive management of hazardous
> waste. The conference provides a forum for technical interchange of
> information on new technologies, processes, success stories, and tools.
> Sponsored by the Department of Defense and hosted by the United States
> Army in 2001, the conference brings together environmental professionals
> from the military services, the federal government, and private industry
> to share ideas, information and strategies to promote leadership through
> partnerships."   Last day abstracts accepted -- Feb 9, 2001 
> 5)  Don't forget to visit the DOD DENIX National P2 Partnership website to
> see what's happening in your respective state/other states' DOD/EPA/State
> P2 Partnership.
> http://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/State/Partnering/P2/p2.html    
> 
> The purpose of the website is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and
> lessons learned among the nation's various P2 partnerships.  If you don't
> currently have access to the DOD DENIX webpage, there are 3 levels of
> restricted use.  The DOD level is the most restrictive and is available to
> DOD employees only.  The next highest restricted level is the state menu
> level.  Those with DOD access also have access to the state level.  The
> level with no restrictions is the public access menu.  To get a password,
> visit the DENIX webpage and fill out the application on-line as
> appropriate at http://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/register.html
> 
> Once you have a password, you can access DENIX at your approved level of
> use:  http://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/Public/public.html or
> http://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/State/state.html or
> http://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/DOD/dod.html
> 
> 
> Please let me know if you have any questions.
> Thanks,
> 
> Ed  Engbert 
> Army Southern Regional Environmental Office
> 101 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 3120 
> Atlanta, GA 30303-2720
> 
> Phone: 404-524-5061, ext 228
> Facsimile: 404-524-5162
> Email Address: eengbert at sreo.army.mil
> 
> check out the USAEC's website at http://aec.army.mil
> SREO postings can accessed thru "Regional Ofcs"
>