Starting 2 January 2009, the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) will accept applications for the 2009 White House Closing the Circle (CTC) Awards. This program recognizes outstanding achievements of Federal employees and their facilities for efforts that resulted in significant contributions to, or have made a significant impact on, promoting environmental stewardship. The awards focus on waste prevention, recycling, green purchasing activities, environmental management systems, high performance/sustainable buildings, electronics stewardship, alterative fuel use and reduced fuel usage under Executive Order 13423. Please note nominations can only be submitted on-line from 2-30, January 2009