Ad-hoc National Environmental Footprint Team
Conference Call, October 09, 2007
1330 – 1445 

Participants:
Anna Jones-Crabtree	Ray Thompson	
Leslie Horsch	Joni Packard	
Sarah Baker	Michele Parker	
Glenda Wilson	Lisa Machnik	
Sheri Wormstead 	Rebecca Whitney	
The other Lisa ??	Ruth McWilliams	
Larry Raven, Sharon Ayeh	Chris ??	

Agenda

2006 Footprint Document
•	Released several weeks ago
•	Passed out today at the EPA Climate Leaders meeting
•	Anna will send 2006 Nat’l Env. Footprint doc. and Chief’s letter out with these notes.

2007 Reply Due Survey out next week
•	Reply due ~ November 16.
•	20 pages. Includes annual energy report requirements.
•	Will go out to the Footprint team, Regional engineers to ensure more effective distribution. 
•	Sara will pull a report that tracks who has reported and share at the Summit.

Performance Measures
•	Performance elements as they relate to sustainable operations and the EO. 
•	An opportunity for FS to lead in this arena.

Forest Service Sustainable Operations Council 
•	Established at the national level
•	To provide energy and support to move forward at the agency level.
•	Need to let Line Officers know so champions can be engaged and take advantage of existing grass roots efforts.
•	Recognize the need to link with EMS, set priorities, integrate. Multi-faceted strategy.
•	ID Line Officers and subject matter experts. Appointments forthcoming, possibly at the Summit. 
•	The Ad Hoc footprint team will exist under the direction of the Council.

Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC)
•	ID possible activities to save energy and reduce water consumption.
•	DOE contractors look at facilities, ID things that could save energy. If you accept findings, contract for them to do a detailed savings study. Contractor paid with the energy savings (like a mortgage payment). Currently doing the study for R2.  If you have the $$ to pay for the installations, you would better off making the changes without going through this process. 
•	This is a way to get renewable energy sources (per the EO) without having the $$ up front.
•	Website for this will be included in these notes.
•	Need to coordinate with Job Corps – sustainable operations curriculum, Job Corps footprint.

Summit update
•	Get registered.
•	Make hotel reservations before Friday. 
•	Things are coming together nicely.

Round Robin
•	Anna – working with Deep River Ranger District to produce an extreme footprint makeover video. Another short video on “How Sustainable Operations Work on Our Unit.”
•	Larry – PSW is purchasing compostable plastic flatware. He will send out one-page pact sheet for wider dispersal. Sharon Ayeh, presidential fellow, is excited to participate in the Sustainable Operations. 
•	Chris – International Programs. IT ecosystem footprint report under development. IT can provide mileage estimates for international travel for the agency. First chapter is on green purchasing – could provide info on this at the Summit.
•	Ray – link to U Tube site with show comparing the use of regular versus new lightbulbs. Ray will send link to Anna. Make copy and bring to the Summit. Geared for third grade audience so it should be a hit.
•	Rebecca – NEA. Met with fleet manager to connect with sustainable operations. With 30 cars to replace, this could prove to be an effective connection.

Next call, date and time
•	After the Summit
•	November 28, 1200 Mountain time