The Department of Defense spends around $249 million annually on environmental research and development. The bulk of this funding supports cleanup of hazardous waste from military sites and compliance with environmental regulations to control pollution. Key programs include the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, which invest in areas like energy/water, environmental restoration, munitions response, and weapons systems. The Army allocates around $40 million, focusing on technology to address environmental restoration, munitions management, and sustainable infrastructure.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ...Lyle Birkey
The document discusses federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in 2014. It finds that the DOD spent $129 million on defense-wide environmental programs, including $62 million on the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and $66 million on the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program. It also provides funding details for the Department of the Army ($40 million), Department of the Navy ($79 million), and Department of the Air Force ($1 million). The document contains a table summarizing these funding amounts and percentages changes from 2013 to 2014 for various DOD environmental research programs.
This document summarizes a study that used targeted conservation planning to identify opportunities for improving ecosystem services in an agricultural watershed. The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework was used to assess field-level risks of runoff and nitrate leaching. Fields were then prioritized based on their combined biophysical risk and opportunity costs. This approach identified fields where conservation practices could reduce nutrient losses at low cost and high ecological benefit, optimizing environmental and economic outcomes. The results provide an example of how targeted conservation can be implemented in a watershed to meet nutrient reduction goals in a cost-effective manner.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL ...Lyle Birkey
This document summarizes federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2014. It outlines the EPA's six major research areas and budgets for each. In 2014, the EPA's total budget for environmental research was $555 million. The largest shares went to research related to sustainable and healthy communities ($155 million), chemical safety and sustainability ($131 million), and safe and sustainable water resources ($111 million). The document provides details on the goals and programs within each research area.
Meeckral L. Williams has over 10 years of experience in environmental engineering and project management within the United States Army. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Currently, she is a Project Manager at the United States Army Environmental Command where she manages projects related to energy, waste, and water issues at Army and Air Force installations. Previously, she has served as an Environmental Restoration Manager and interned at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
This document discusses using quantitative climate risk analysis and economic appraisal of adaptation options to shape climate-resilient development. It summarizes a case study in Barisal, Bangladesh that analyzed current and future flood risk to inform decision-making. The study found flood risk will increase due to development and climate change without action. It identified cost-effective adaptation options like flood-resilient crops, early warning systems, and infrastructure improvements that could reduce risks and maximize benefits. The document advocates integrating such analyses into National Adaptation Plans to prioritize actions and access funding to strengthen climate resilience.
The document discusses the concept of an international reference network for greenhouse gases. It provides context on existing reference networks for essential climate variables and greenhouse gases. NOAA's Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network is overviewed as an example, noting both its successes and challenges. Key considerations for developing an international greenhouse gas reference network are outlined, including benefits like improved data quality and preservation of knowledge, as well as potential pitfalls like increased overhead. The network could help distinguish highest quality records and support satellite measurements.
This document discusses integrating climate risk information into National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It notes that international agreements call for strengthening scientific climate knowledge and early warning systems to inform climate services and support decision-making. When developing NAPs, climate and future scenario analysis is needed. The Green Climate Fund also aims to enhance the climate rationale of funded activities. Effective climate information systems can provide data from hours to centuries to support adaptation planning, development, disaster risk management, and future risk preparation. Downscaling is needed to access robust data at the project scale from global models. The potential of climate information services depends on relevance and communication between information producers and end-users.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ...Lyle Birkey
The document discusses federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in 2014. It finds that the DOD spent $129 million on defense-wide environmental programs, including $62 million on the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program and $66 million on the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program. It also provides funding details for the Department of the Army ($40 million), Department of the Navy ($79 million), and Department of the Air Force ($1 million). The document contains a table summarizing these funding amounts and percentages changes from 2013 to 2014 for various DOD environmental research programs.
This document summarizes a study that used targeted conservation planning to identify opportunities for improving ecosystem services in an agricultural watershed. The Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework was used to assess field-level risks of runoff and nitrate leaching. Fields were then prioritized based on their combined biophysical risk and opportunity costs. This approach identified fields where conservation practices could reduce nutrient losses at low cost and high ecological benefit, optimizing environmental and economic outcomes. The results provide an example of how targeted conservation can be implemented in a watershed to meet nutrient reduction goals in a cost-effective manner.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL ...Lyle Birkey
This document summarizes federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2014. It outlines the EPA's six major research areas and budgets for each. In 2014, the EPA's total budget for environmental research was $555 million. The largest shares went to research related to sustainable and healthy communities ($155 million), chemical safety and sustainability ($131 million), and safe and sustainable water resources ($111 million). The document provides details on the goals and programs within each research area.
Meeckral L. Williams has over 10 years of experience in environmental engineering and project management within the United States Army. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Currently, she is a Project Manager at the United States Army Environmental Command where she manages projects related to energy, waste, and water issues at Army and Air Force installations. Previously, she has served as an Environmental Restoration Manager and interned at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
This document discusses using quantitative climate risk analysis and economic appraisal of adaptation options to shape climate-resilient development. It summarizes a case study in Barisal, Bangladesh that analyzed current and future flood risk to inform decision-making. The study found flood risk will increase due to development and climate change without action. It identified cost-effective adaptation options like flood-resilient crops, early warning systems, and infrastructure improvements that could reduce risks and maximize benefits. The document advocates integrating such analyses into National Adaptation Plans to prioritize actions and access funding to strengthen climate resilience.
The document discusses the concept of an international reference network for greenhouse gases. It provides context on existing reference networks for essential climate variables and greenhouse gases. NOAA's Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network is overviewed as an example, noting both its successes and challenges. Key considerations for developing an international greenhouse gas reference network are outlined, including benefits like improved data quality and preservation of knowledge, as well as potential pitfalls like increased overhead. The network could help distinguish highest quality records and support satellite measurements.
This document discusses integrating climate risk information into National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It notes that international agreements call for strengthening scientific climate knowledge and early warning systems to inform climate services and support decision-making. When developing NAPs, climate and future scenario analysis is needed. The Green Climate Fund also aims to enhance the climate rationale of funded activities. Effective climate information systems can provide data from hours to centuries to support adaptation planning, development, disaster risk management, and future risk preparation. Downscaling is needed to access robust data at the project scale from global models. The potential of climate information services depends on relevance and communication between information producers and end-users.
Janet L Clarke Resume EHS Professional 2015 (1)Janet Clarke
Janet Clarke has over 15 years of experience in environmental health and safety. She has worked in stormwater management at UNC-Chapel Hill since 2011, where she monitors water quality, reviews construction plans, provides training, and ensures regulatory compliance. Previously, she held fire safety and environmental protection roles at UNC and with the US Marine Corps in Japan. She has multiple certifications and provides leadership experience across diverse teams and organizations.
Revising State Air Quality Modeling Guidance for the Incorporation of AERMOD ...BREEZE Software
The paper summarizes the results several hypothetical case studies to evaluate AERMOD’s behavior in comparison with ISC. In addition, general differences between ISC and AERMOD are discussed, including processing times, land-use parameters, meteorology inputs, and treatment of terrain.
North American Black Carbon Emissions Estimation GuidelinesJennifer Sharp
ERG's John Koupal presented on "North American Black Carbon Emissions Estimation Guidelines" at the Global/International Issues session of EPA's 2015 Emission Inventory Conference. This presentation detailed ERG's work for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) developing guidance for estimating black carbon emission inventories in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The Global Carbon Project (GCP) coordinates global carbon cycle research across observational programs, national and regional carbon programs, and international protocols. Its goals are to develop understanding of the natural and human dimensions of the carbon cycle and their interactions, and provide policy-relevant scientific advice. The GCP focuses research on patterns and variability of carbon sources and sinks, processes and feedbacks controlling the carbon cycle, and future dynamics of the carbon cycle under climate change and human activities.
The Global Carbon Project (GCP) coordinates global carbon cycle research across observational programs, national and regional carbon programs, and international protocols. Its goals are to develop understanding of the natural and human dimensions of the carbon cycle and their interactions, and provide policy-relevant scientific advice. The GCP focuses research on patterns and variability of carbon sources and sinks, processes and feedbacks controlling the carbon cycle, and future dynamics of the carbon cycle under climate change and human activities.
2.5.2 Introduction to quantitative climate risk analysis - MuehlhoferNAP Events
This document provides an overview of quantitative climate risk analysis and adaptation option appraisal. It summarizes a case study on multi-hazard risk mitigation in San Salvador that utilized this methodology. The case study involved quantifying current and future risks from tropical cyclones, floods, and landslides under climate and socioeconomic scenarios through 2040. Risk was assessed for eight asset categories and population. Potential adaptation options were then evaluated based on their ability to reduce risk and costs.
The document outlines an agenda for additional ocean science research related to Rhode Island's Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP). It identifies four topic areas for further research: 1) collecting baseline data on the current ecosystem and human uses, 2) developing monitoring programs to assess impacts of offshore renewable energy (ORE) development and climate change, 3) advancing ORE technology engineering, and 4) creating an information framework to organize and disseminate collected data. Under each topic, specific studies and objectives are proposed to better inform management decisions around ORE development and protection of ocean resources. Next steps include pursuing regional collaborations and potential funding sources.
Session 2.3 Copernicus climate data storeNAP Events
The document discusses the EU Copernicus Programme and the Climate Data Store (CDS). It describes 1) the general introduction to Copernicus services, 2) the CDS which provides open access to climate data and tools, and 3) user support and training services for working with climate data and adaptation planning. The CDS aims to make climate data and information easily accessible to support global adaptation to climate change.
Session 1.1.4. Applying Climate Services for NAP development and implementationNAP Events
The Global Water Partnership (GWP) works in over 183 countries through partnerships to apply climate services for national adaptation planning and implementation related to water. GWP has over 3,000 partner organizations in its network and facilitates 60 country water partnerships. Society is primarily impacted by climate change through changes to the hydrological cycle like floods, droughts, and sea level rise. GWP works to provide relevant hydro-meteorological and climate information to water-affected sectors and help develop climate rationales to support funding for water-related climate adaptation projects.
This document discusses climate change projections and their role in developing adaptation pathways. It notes that the IPCC provides the scientific basis for climate policies and that climate models at global and regional scales can provide climate change information and projections. It emphasizes that adaptation strategies should consider both current climate variability and potential future climate changes, as the risks may evolve over time. It also highlights lessons from Southeast Asia including the need for coordinated regional guidance, engagement with users, and probabilistic projections of climate extremes.
The document discusses critical load, defined as the level of pollution below which harmful effects do not occur. It summarizes several projects related to determining critical loads for acidity, nutrients, and persistent organic pollutants in soils and waters in Ireland and Canada. Long-term data on lake chemistry and emissions show declines in sulfate concentrations and sulfur dioxide emissions from 1997-2008.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Fy 2014 army corps environmental rd report october 21 2014 kdLyle Birkey
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports environmental research and development activities through its Engineer Research and Development Center. The Center focuses on areas like warfighter support, installations, environment, water resources, and information technology. It conducts research on ecosystem science, environmental resiliency, and issues like climate change through laboratories specializing in areas like the environment, coastal and hydraulic engineering, and cold regions. The Corps works to strengthen national security while protecting the environment and has a mission of delivering engineering services and reducing disaster risks.
The document summarizes environmental research and development funding by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fiscal year 2013. It provides details on funding amounts and percentages for various EPA offices and programs, including the Office of Research and Development and its research programs in areas such as air/climate/energy, chemical safety, human health risk assessment, homeland security, and water resources. It describes the goals and objectives of research conducted by each program. Overall funding for EPA R&D in FY2013 is estimated at $550 million, a slight decrease from FY2012.
The document discusses environmental impact assessment (EIA). EIA predicts the environmental consequences of major projects to identify measures to reduce impacts. It helps decision-making by identifying early effects. EIA aims to conserve resources, minimize waste, and enable sustainable development. Baseline studies examine existing land use, population, water, and other environmental conditions. Potential project impacts are assessed related to location, design, construction, and operation. An environmental management plan will be developed to mitigate adverse impacts. EIA provides advantages like more sustainable design, cost savings, and increased project acceptance.
2014 Dept of Energy Environmental R&D ReportLyle Birkey
This document summarizes federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014. It finds that DOE spent $2.329 billion on environmental R&D, an 8.6% increase over 2013. Most funding (79%) went to Energy Resources R&D, focusing on energy efficiency, fossil fuels, and renewable energy. The Office of Science received $456 million for climate science, biological sciences, and basic energy sciences. Environmental Management R&D received $10 million for cleanup activities. Key areas funded include energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles, and manufacturing; fossil fuel research in coal, natural gas and petroleum; and renewable research in bioenergy, geothermal,
FY 2013 R&D REPORT January 6 2014 - Department of TransportationLyle Birkey
The document summarizes environmental research and development (R&D) funding and activities at the Department of Transportation (DOT) and its subagencies for fiscal years 2011-2013. It details R&D budgets and focuses for the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Key areas of focus across the agencies include air quality, climate change, sustainability, hazard detection, damage prevention, and developing new fuels and technologies to reduce environmental impacts of transportation systems.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE THE U.S. DEPARTM...Lyle Birkey
The document summarizes federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2014. Key points include:
- The DOT allocated $59 million to environmental R&D across three administrations: the Federal Highway Administration ($16 million), Federal Aviation Administration ($29 million), and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ($14 million).
- The Federal Highway Administration funded research on transportation planning, the natural and human environment, and project development.
- The Federal Aviation Administration funded research to reduce aviation's environmental impacts and develop more fuel efficient and sustainable operations.
- The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funded research on pipeline safety technologies like leak detection and damage prevention.
FY 2013 R&D REPORT January 6 2014 - Department of Homeland SecurityLyle Birkey
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established in 2003 to protect the US from threats. It oversees environmental research and development through two main divisions - the US Coast Guard and Science & Technology Directorate. The Coast Guard conducts environmental R&D related to its missions of protecting resources and responding to pollution. The Science & Technology Directorate manages research to strengthen security and resiliency through knowledge and innovative technologies. DHS also coordinates with national laboratories and research centers to develop capabilities against biological and agricultural threats.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
In India any person who desires to undertake any new project or the expansion or modernization of any existing industry or project should submit a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment report along with application to the secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. Basic types of EIA being practiced are given below.
Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA)
Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA)
Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA)
Sectoral Environment Impact Assessment
Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment Notification in India
EIA is of comparatively recent origin in India and has become an integral part of Environmental Management by EIA notification of 1994 and its subsequent amendments by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India. The notification specifies 30 categories of projects with potential risks to degrade the Environment.
Purposes of EIA
EIA is a process with several important purposes, which can be categorized as follows:
To facilitate decision-making For the decision-maker, for example the local authority, it provides a systematic examination of the environmental implications of a proposed action, and sometimes alternatives, before a decision is taken
To aid in the formation of development EIA can be of great benefit to them, since it can provide a framework for considering location and design issues and environmental issues in parallel. It can be an aid to the formulation of developmental actions, indicating areas where the project can be modified to minimize or eliminate altogether the adverse impacts on the environment.
To be an instrument for sustainable development The key characteristics of sustainable development include maintaining the overall quality of life, maintaining continuing access to natural resources and avoiding lasting environmental damage.
Principle of EIA
The Benefits of Environmental Assessment
Categorization of projects and activities
Environmental Clearance (EC)
Janet L Clarke Resume EHS Professional 2015 (1)Janet Clarke
Janet Clarke has over 15 years of experience in environmental health and safety. She has worked in stormwater management at UNC-Chapel Hill since 2011, where she monitors water quality, reviews construction plans, provides training, and ensures regulatory compliance. Previously, she held fire safety and environmental protection roles at UNC and with the US Marine Corps in Japan. She has multiple certifications and provides leadership experience across diverse teams and organizations.
Revising State Air Quality Modeling Guidance for the Incorporation of AERMOD ...BREEZE Software
The paper summarizes the results several hypothetical case studies to evaluate AERMOD’s behavior in comparison with ISC. In addition, general differences between ISC and AERMOD are discussed, including processing times, land-use parameters, meteorology inputs, and treatment of terrain.
North American Black Carbon Emissions Estimation GuidelinesJennifer Sharp
ERG's John Koupal presented on "North American Black Carbon Emissions Estimation Guidelines" at the Global/International Issues session of EPA's 2015 Emission Inventory Conference. This presentation detailed ERG's work for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) developing guidance for estimating black carbon emission inventories in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The Global Carbon Project (GCP) coordinates global carbon cycle research across observational programs, national and regional carbon programs, and international protocols. Its goals are to develop understanding of the natural and human dimensions of the carbon cycle and their interactions, and provide policy-relevant scientific advice. The GCP focuses research on patterns and variability of carbon sources and sinks, processes and feedbacks controlling the carbon cycle, and future dynamics of the carbon cycle under climate change and human activities.
The Global Carbon Project (GCP) coordinates global carbon cycle research across observational programs, national and regional carbon programs, and international protocols. Its goals are to develop understanding of the natural and human dimensions of the carbon cycle and their interactions, and provide policy-relevant scientific advice. The GCP focuses research on patterns and variability of carbon sources and sinks, processes and feedbacks controlling the carbon cycle, and future dynamics of the carbon cycle under climate change and human activities.
2.5.2 Introduction to quantitative climate risk analysis - MuehlhoferNAP Events
This document provides an overview of quantitative climate risk analysis and adaptation option appraisal. It summarizes a case study on multi-hazard risk mitigation in San Salvador that utilized this methodology. The case study involved quantifying current and future risks from tropical cyclones, floods, and landslides under climate and socioeconomic scenarios through 2040. Risk was assessed for eight asset categories and population. Potential adaptation options were then evaluated based on their ability to reduce risk and costs.
The document outlines an agenda for additional ocean science research related to Rhode Island's Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP). It identifies four topic areas for further research: 1) collecting baseline data on the current ecosystem and human uses, 2) developing monitoring programs to assess impacts of offshore renewable energy (ORE) development and climate change, 3) advancing ORE technology engineering, and 4) creating an information framework to organize and disseminate collected data. Under each topic, specific studies and objectives are proposed to better inform management decisions around ORE development and protection of ocean resources. Next steps include pursuing regional collaborations and potential funding sources.
Session 2.3 Copernicus climate data storeNAP Events
The document discusses the EU Copernicus Programme and the Climate Data Store (CDS). It describes 1) the general introduction to Copernicus services, 2) the CDS which provides open access to climate data and tools, and 3) user support and training services for working with climate data and adaptation planning. The CDS aims to make climate data and information easily accessible to support global adaptation to climate change.
Session 1.1.4. Applying Climate Services for NAP development and implementationNAP Events
The Global Water Partnership (GWP) works in over 183 countries through partnerships to apply climate services for national adaptation planning and implementation related to water. GWP has over 3,000 partner organizations in its network and facilitates 60 country water partnerships. Society is primarily impacted by climate change through changes to the hydrological cycle like floods, droughts, and sea level rise. GWP works to provide relevant hydro-meteorological and climate information to water-affected sectors and help develop climate rationales to support funding for water-related climate adaptation projects.
This document discusses climate change projections and their role in developing adaptation pathways. It notes that the IPCC provides the scientific basis for climate policies and that climate models at global and regional scales can provide climate change information and projections. It emphasizes that adaptation strategies should consider both current climate variability and potential future climate changes, as the risks may evolve over time. It also highlights lessons from Southeast Asia including the need for coordinated regional guidance, engagement with users, and probabilistic projections of climate extremes.
The document discusses critical load, defined as the level of pollution below which harmful effects do not occur. It summarizes several projects related to determining critical loads for acidity, nutrients, and persistent organic pollutants in soils and waters in Ireland and Canada. Long-term data on lake chemistry and emissions show declines in sulfate concentrations and sulfur dioxide emissions from 1997-2008.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Fy 2014 army corps environmental rd report october 21 2014 kdLyle Birkey
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports environmental research and development activities through its Engineer Research and Development Center. The Center focuses on areas like warfighter support, installations, environment, water resources, and information technology. It conducts research on ecosystem science, environmental resiliency, and issues like climate change through laboratories specializing in areas like the environment, coastal and hydraulic engineering, and cold regions. The Corps works to strengthen national security while protecting the environment and has a mission of delivering engineering services and reducing disaster risks.
The document summarizes environmental research and development funding by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for fiscal year 2013. It provides details on funding amounts and percentages for various EPA offices and programs, including the Office of Research and Development and its research programs in areas such as air/climate/energy, chemical safety, human health risk assessment, homeland security, and water resources. It describes the goals and objectives of research conducted by each program. Overall funding for EPA R&D in FY2013 is estimated at $550 million, a slight decrease from FY2012.
The document discusses environmental impact assessment (EIA). EIA predicts the environmental consequences of major projects to identify measures to reduce impacts. It helps decision-making by identifying early effects. EIA aims to conserve resources, minimize waste, and enable sustainable development. Baseline studies examine existing land use, population, water, and other environmental conditions. Potential project impacts are assessed related to location, design, construction, and operation. An environmental management plan will be developed to mitigate adverse impacts. EIA provides advantages like more sustainable design, cost savings, and increased project acceptance.
2014 Dept of Energy Environmental R&D ReportLyle Birkey
This document summarizes federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Department of Energy for fiscal year 2014. It finds that DOE spent $2.329 billion on environmental R&D, an 8.6% increase over 2013. Most funding (79%) went to Energy Resources R&D, focusing on energy efficiency, fossil fuels, and renewable energy. The Office of Science received $456 million for climate science, biological sciences, and basic energy sciences. Environmental Management R&D received $10 million for cleanup activities. Key areas funded include energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles, and manufacturing; fossil fuel research in coal, natural gas and petroleum; and renewable research in bioenergy, geothermal,
FY 2013 R&D REPORT January 6 2014 - Department of TransportationLyle Birkey
The document summarizes environmental research and development (R&D) funding and activities at the Department of Transportation (DOT) and its subagencies for fiscal years 2011-2013. It details R&D budgets and focuses for the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Key areas of focus across the agencies include air quality, climate change, sustainability, hazard detection, damage prevention, and developing new fuels and technologies to reduce environmental impacts of transportation systems.
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE THE U.S. DEPARTM...Lyle Birkey
The document summarizes federal funding for environmental research and development by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2014. Key points include:
- The DOT allocated $59 million to environmental R&D across three administrations: the Federal Highway Administration ($16 million), Federal Aviation Administration ($29 million), and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ($14 million).
- The Federal Highway Administration funded research on transportation planning, the natural and human environment, and project development.
- The Federal Aviation Administration funded research to reduce aviation's environmental impacts and develop more fuel efficient and sustainable operations.
- The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funded research on pipeline safety technologies like leak detection and damage prevention.
FY 2013 R&D REPORT January 6 2014 - Department of Homeland SecurityLyle Birkey
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established in 2003 to protect the US from threats. It oversees environmental research and development through two main divisions - the US Coast Guard and Science & Technology Directorate. The Coast Guard conducts environmental R&D related to its missions of protecting resources and responding to pollution. The Science & Technology Directorate manages research to strengthen security and resiliency through knowledge and innovative technologies. DHS also coordinates with national laboratories and research centers to develop capabilities against biological and agricultural threats.
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
In India any person who desires to undertake any new project or the expansion or modernization of any existing industry or project should submit a Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment report along with application to the secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. Basic types of EIA being practiced are given below.
Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA)
Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (CEIA)
Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA)
Sectoral Environment Impact Assessment
Regional Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment Notification in India
EIA is of comparatively recent origin in India and has become an integral part of Environmental Management by EIA notification of 1994 and its subsequent amendments by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India. The notification specifies 30 categories of projects with potential risks to degrade the Environment.
Purposes of EIA
EIA is a process with several important purposes, which can be categorized as follows:
To facilitate decision-making For the decision-maker, for example the local authority, it provides a systematic examination of the environmental implications of a proposed action, and sometimes alternatives, before a decision is taken
To aid in the formation of development EIA can be of great benefit to them, since it can provide a framework for considering location and design issues and environmental issues in parallel. It can be an aid to the formulation of developmental actions, indicating areas where the project can be modified to minimize or eliminate altogether the adverse impacts on the environment.
To be an instrument for sustainable development The key characteristics of sustainable development include maintaining the overall quality of life, maintaining continuing access to natural resources and avoiding lasting environmental damage.
Principle of EIA
The Benefits of Environmental Assessment
Categorization of projects and activities
Environmental Clearance (EC)
FY 2013 R&D REPORT January 6 2014 - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ...Lyle Birkey
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts $331 million in environmental research and development annually. This research is conducted through NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and its seven laboratories across the US. OAR research addresses climate, weather, oceans, coasts, and atmospheric chemistry to improve NOAA products and services. Specific areas of research include hurricanes, severe storms, air quality, ocean acidification, fisheries, and coastal and marine ecosystem science.
The document discusses conducting an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a proposed express highway project between Kasargod and Trivandrum in Kerala, India. It addresses:
A) Identifying potential impacts during construction and operation, including impacts to air quality, noise levels, water quality, and land.
B) Predicting the impacts, such as increased dust and emissions during construction, and increased vehicular emissions during operation.
C) Evaluating impacts using the BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) method.
D) Developing an Environmental Management Program to mitigate impacts and enhance environmental performance.
NASA is promoting green engineering principles to reduce environmental risks and costs. Green engineering aims to minimize environmental impacts over a product's lifecycle through design. NASA is developing tools to help engineers select more sustainable materials and identify emerging regulatory risks. Courses teach green engineering techniques, and centers evaluate alternative technologies. Embracing green engineering may reduce health/safety risks, costs, and gain public support while enabling innovation.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic and integrative process for considering possible impacts prior to a decision being taken on whether or not a proposal should be given approval to proceed. (Wood 2003)
JBA Consulting Guide to Environmental Assessment for Renewable ProjectsJBAConsulting
This document provides guidance on environmental assessment and regulation for renewable energy projects. It discusses the following key points:
- Environmental assessment is a process to understand potential environmental impacts of development proposals and identify mitigation measures. It may involve an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required by law for certain projects.
- Legislation exists to protect the environment and promote sustainable development, and various assessments like EIAs may be required at different stages of a project's development.
- Guidance is provided on environmental assessments for different renewable energy technologies like wind, solar, and hydropower projects as well as landscape and visual impact assessments. Compliance with regulations aims to help projects meet requirements and minimize environmental risks.
This document provides an overview of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) with a focus on their application to marine environments. It defines EIAs and outlines their purpose, which is to identify and mitigate environmental effects of development projects prior to decisions being made. The benefits of EIAs include improved environmental design, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating informed decision making. Key aspects of the EIA process and various types of infrastructure assessments in marine contexts are also summarized.
Cecily A. Cedilote-Cavin is an experienced software quality assurance intern and environmental consultant with over 25 years of experience in regulatory compliance and the private sector. She has expertise in software development lifecycles, testing techniques, requirements analysis, and configuration tools. Cecily holds a Bachelor's in Geology and a Master's in Natural Resource Management. She has worked as an environmental consultant, program director at Texas Parks and Wildlife, and held various roles at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Railroad Commission involving field investigations, site assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
David Kosson, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering at Vanderbilt University, gives an overview of various past and present waste management issues, efforts, technologies and impacts. He also presents some challenges regarding waste management.
The NuClean Kick-Off workshop was held on Nov. 7, 2013 at the Handlery Union Square Hotel in San Francisco, CA, co-located with the AIChE 2013 Annual Meeting.
For more information on NuClean, visit: http://www.aiche.org/cei/conferences/nuclean-workshop/2013.
For more information on AIChE's Center for Energy Initiatives (CEI), visit: http://www.aiche.org/cei.
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Military commanders require the ability to visualize and exploit the environment in which they operate. This document provides an overview of the Environmental and Geographic Information Capability Study (EGICS) which aims to assess Australia's defence capability to collect, maintain, disseminate, access, transfer and exchange environmental and geographic information to support defence roles. The study is being conducted in three phases to define requirements, assess existing capabilities, and propose options to address limitations and inefficiencies. Key changes include a shift from general maps and charts to tailored geospatial data and information services.
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FY 2013 R&D REPORT January 6 2014 - Department of Defense
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An Exclusive service for Affiliates of the National Council For Science and the Environment
6. Department of Defense ($249 million)
hile the Department of Defense (DOD) has no specific environmental mission, it
implements environmental programs in order to reduce environmental impediments to
its operations and limit the impact of future operations on the environment. With that
goal, DOD supports activities in four main areas:
• Cleaning up residual hazardous wastes from active and formerly active military sites in support
of the Defense Environmental Restoration Program.
• Controlling hazardous emissions to comply with environmental regulations.
• Preventing pollution substituting alternative materials and processes.
• Conserving natural and cultural resources through proper stewardship.
Source:OMB R&Ddata,Budgetofthe United StatesGovernment,agencybudgetjustification,agencybudgetdocuments,andhistoricaldata. *ARRAadds$5.7billionin
EnvironmentalR&DinFY2009. Yearlyvaluesareadjustedforinflationusing OMB’sGDPdeflators.Nominalvaluesareunadjusted
DOD environmental activities are carried out through the departments of Army and Navy, and
through several cross cutting programs. The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for
Environmental Security provides oversight for DOD’s Environmental Quality (EQ) Program.
Since they are focused on operations, Department of Defense environmental activities are almost
exclusively categorized as applied research or technology development.
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Environmental R&D at the Department of Defense (budget authority in millions of dollars)
FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Change FY 12-13
Actual Actual Estimate Percent
DOD-wide Programs 99 126 129 2.6%
Strategic Environ Research Program 59 64 60 -6.7%
Environ Security Tech Program 40 62 69 12.3%
Department of the Air Force 175 169 1 -99.4%
Pollution Prevention (Dem/Val) 2 2 1 -58.4%
Next Generation Satellites 173 167 0 -100.0%
Department of the Army 44 45 40 -12.3%
Environmental Quality Technology 25 25 23 -9.3%
Env Quality Tech Demonstrations 15 15 13 -17.3%
Env Quality Tech Mgmt Support 3 5 4 -12.1%
Department of the Navy 67 68 79 15.1%
Env Quality and Logistics Adv Tech 0 0 0 - -
Environmental Protection 19 21 19 -9.6%
Ocean Warfighting Env Applied Res 47 47 59 26.3%
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TOTAL 385 409 249 -39.2%
Source: AAAS estimates of R&D from OMB R&D data, Budget of the U.S. Government, and agency budget documents.
Figures are rounded to the nearest million. Changes calculated from unrounded figures. FY 2013 are estimates adjusted for
the full-year continuing resolution and sequestration.
Defense-wide Programs ($129 million)
The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and the Environmental
Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) are DOD’s environmental research programs,
harnessing the latest science and technology to improve DOD’s environmental performance, reduce
costs, and enhance and sustain mission capabilities. The Programs respond to environmental
technology requirements that are common to all of the military Services, complementing the Services’
research programs. SERDP and ESTCP promote partnerships and collaboration among academia,
industry, the military Services, and other Federal agencies. They are independent programs managed
from a joint office to coordinate the full spectrum of efforts, from basic and applied research to field
demonstration and validation.
StrategicEnvironmentalResearchandDevelopmentProgram($60million)
SERDP is DOD’s environmental science and technology program, planned and executed in
partnership with DOE and EPA, with participation by numerous other federal and non-federal
organizations. SERDP invests across a broad spectrum of basic and applied research, as well as
advanced development.
SERDP focuses on cross-Service requirements and pursues solutions to the Department’s
environmental challenges. The development and application of innovative environmental
technologies will reduce the costs, environmental risks, and time required to resolve environmental
problems while, at the same time, enhancing and sustaining military readiness.
SERDP and ESTCP manage investments in five program areas. Each area focuses on a specific
component of DOD’s environmental responsibilities. Achieving sustainable solutions in all five areas is
essential to improve environmental performance, reduce costs, and enhance mission capabilities.
• Energy and Water. Technologies to improve energy efficiency, increase the use of renewable
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energy, and enhance water conservation on DOD installations.
• Environmental Restoration. Research and technologies for the characterization, risk
assessment, remediation, and management of contaminants in soil, sediments, and water.
• Munitions Response. Technologies for the detection, classification, and remediation of
military munitions on U.S. lands and waters.
• Resource Conservation and Climate Change. Research that advances DOD’s management
of its natural and cultural resources and improves understanding of climate change impacts.
• Weapons Systems and Platforms. Research and technologies to reduce, control, and
understand the sources of waste and emissions in the manufacturing, maintenance, and use
of weapons systems and platforms.
EnvironmentalSecurityTechnologyCertificationProgram($69million)
STCP is DOD’s environmental technology demonstration and validation program. The Program
was established in 1995 to promote the transfer of innovative technologies that have successfully
established proof of concept to field or production use. ESTCP demonstrations collect cost and
performance data to overcome the barriers to employ an innovative technology because of concerns
regarding technical or programmatic risk, the so-called “Valley of Death.”
The Program’s goal is to identify and demonstrate the most promising innovative and cost-effective
technologies and methods that address DOD’s high-priority environmental requirements. Projects conduct
formal demonstrations at DOD facilities and sites in operational settings to document and validate
improved performance and cost savings. To ensure the demonstrated technologies have a real impact,
ESTCP collaborates with end-users and regulators throughout the development and execution of each
demonstration. Transition challenges are overcome with rigorous and well-documented demonstrations
that provide the information needed by all stakeholders for acceptance of the technology.
Department of the Air Force ($1 million)
The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has been collecting weather data for U.S.
military operations for more than four decades. Two primary operational DMSP satellites are in
polar orbits at about 450 nautical miles (nominal) at all times. The primary weather sensor on DMSP
is the Operational Linescan System, which provides continuous visual and infrared imagery of cloud
cover over an area 1, 600 nautical miles wide.
The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) is managed
by the tri-agency Integrated Program Office (IPO) utilizing personnel from the Department of
Commerce, Department of Defense and NASA. NPOESS is a satellite system used to monitor
global environmental conditions, and collect and disseminate data related to weather, atmosphere,
oceans, land and near-space environment.
Department of the Army ($40 million)
The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) is a subordinate command of the U.S. Army
Installation Management Command, whose mission is to lead and execute Army cleanup and
environmental quality programs, providing technical expertise to enable Soldier readiness and
sustainable military communities. The USAEC is made up of archaeologists, architects, biologists,
chemists, chemical engineers, civil engineers, entomologists, environmental engineers, environmental
scientists, foresters, geologists, historians, mechanical engineers, natural resource specialists, physical
scientists and wildlife biologists. Priorities are to:
• Manage and execute the Army’s Cleanup Program
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• Manage the Army’s Environmental Quality Programs
• Assess and improve installation environmental performance
• Assess emerging environmental trends and define impacts
• Evaluate and transfer best management practices and technologies to enhance environmental
stewardship
• Provide technical and operational environmental expertise
• Assimilate, analyze, and communicate environmental information
• Conduct environmental planning to ensure informed Army decision making
• Provide public outreach for the Army Environmental Program
EnvironmentalQualityTechnology($23million)
The Environmental Quality Technology (EQT) Program uses economic analysis to identify the best
projects for funding based on mission and environmental urgency, potential cost-avoidance,
investment costs, and program risk. EQT facilitates technology development, improvement and
transfer.
To cover the wide array of environmental disciplines, the EQT Program has four technological focus
areas:
• Environmental Restoration. Technologies for the cost-effective detection, characterization,
containment, and remediation of contamination in soil, sediments, and water.
• Munitions Management. Detection, discrimination, and remediation technologies for
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from closed, transferred, and transferring ranges; active
range clearance and reduced generation of UXO during live fire operations.
• Sustainable Infrastructure. Technologies required to sustain training and testing ranges and
installation infrastructure that supports those ranges as well as the deployed forces. Includes
natural resources, facilities, and cultural resources.
• Weapons Systems & Platforms. Technologies and materials that reduce the waste and
emissions associated with the manufacturing, maintenance, and use of weapons systems and
plat- forms to reduce future environmental liabilities and their associated costs and impacts.
The EQT Program manages the Range Design Risk Assessment Model, which identifies environ-
mental compliance issues and other risk factors to assist range managers in planning for and designing
new sustainable ranges as well as retrofitting existing ones.
Standardized UXO Technology Demonstration Sites Program EnvironmentalQualityTechnology
Demonstrations($13million)
This Standardized UXO Technology Demonstration Sites Program is a multi-agency program
spearheaded by the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC). Advancements in Unexploded
Ordnance (UXO) detection and discrimination technologies are necessary to support the operation,
restoration, and transfer of the DOD's ranges. The establishment of standardized UXO technology
demonstration sites will allow users and developers to define the range of applicability of specific
UXO technologies, gather data on sensor and system performance, compare results, and document
realistic cost and performance information.
Sustainable Infrastructure Technologies Environmental Quality Management Support ($4 million)
Sustainable Infrastructure Technologies support military readiness and promote the continuous
environmental mission of compliance, infrastructure improvement and sustainability through the
discovery and fielding of new and innovative technologies.
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EnvironmentalManagementSystem(EMS)
An Environmental Management System (EMS) is the part of an installation's overall management
system that integrates environmental concerns and issues in the installation's management processes.
An EMS addresses organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures,
processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining
environmental requirements. EMS is a tool that is helping to ensure that soldiers have the land,
water, and air resources that they need to train a healthy environment in which to live and the
support of our local communities. Effective environmental management using EMS supports
mission accomplishment and sustainability while integrating environmental goals and policy
throughout the entire Army culture.
An EMS enables an installation of any size or type to control the impact of its activities, products,
or services on the natural environment, allowing it to not only achieve and maintain compliance with
current environmental requirements, but to recognize and proactively manage future issues that might
impact mission sustainability. Army installation EMSs are designed to conform to the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 14001 for environmental management systems.
Currently, 142 Army installations designated as being an appropriate facility are required to implement
an ISO 14001-compliant EMS.
Department of the Navy ($79 million)
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) provides the Navy and Marine Corps with technological
superiority to enable the defense of U.S. interests. ONR was established after WWII to plan, foster and
encourage scientific research in recognition of its paramount importance to future Naval power and
national security with the objective of supporting a Navy and Marine Corps that can prevail in any
environment. ONR works directly with the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Chief of Naval
Operations (CNO) and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) to strike a balance between near-
term technology development and long-term ONR funds basic research programs, primarily through
U.S. universities; technology research programs, primarily through government and nongovernment
laboratories; and advanced technology demonstration programs, primarily through U.S. industry and
companies. ONR’s Science and Technology investments support Navy and Marine Corps
requirements in nine focus areas: 1) Assure Access to Maritime Battlespace, 2) Autonomy and
Unmanned Systems, 3) Expeditionary and Irregular Warfare, 4) Information Dominance, 5) Platform
Design and Survivability, 6) Power and Energy, 7) Power Projection and Integrated Defense, 8) Total
Ownership Cost, and 9) Warfighter Performance.
The Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department explores science and technology in the areas of
oceanographic and meteorological observations, modeling and prediction in the battlespace
environment; submarine detection and classification (anti-submarine warfare); and mine warfare
applications for detecting and neutralizing mines in both the ocean and littoral environment. Science
& Technology programs include:
Arctic and Global Prediction
Littoral Geosciences and Optics
Marine Mammals and Biology
Marine Meteorology
Maritime Sensing
Ocean Acoustics
Ocean Engineering & Marine Systems
Physical Oceanography
Research Facilities
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Space Environment
Undersea Signal Processing
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is the corporate research laboratory for the Navy and
Marine Corps with a staff of more than 2,500 researchers, engineers, technicians and support
personnel. NRL operates as the Navy's full-spectrum corporate laboratory, conducting a broadly based
multidisciplinary program of scientific research and advanced technological development directed
toward maritime applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, systems and
ocean, atmospheric, and space sciences and related technologies.
FurtherReading
United States Department of Defense FY 2014 Budget Proposal -
http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/0413_budget/