This act was signed into law on August 8, 2005. the Act contains a multitude of provisions covering energy production, distribution, storage, efficiency, conservation, and research. The Act requires efficiency standards for certain large appliances and extends Daylight Saving Time to reduce consumption. It provides funding to improve efficiency in low-income housing and expands the Energy Star program. It also requires the federal government to increase the efficiency of its buildings and vehicles and provides tax credits for certain energy efficient purchases or improvements. Other topic of note are: renewable energy, expanding of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, fuel production access in federal lands, the banning of drilling in the Great Lakes, electricity reliability, hydrogen vehicles, vehicle efficiency and alternative fuels, ethanol and motor fuels.

Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
24 January 2007
Executive Order 13423 "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management", signed by President Bush on January 24, 2007. The order sets goals in the areas of energy efficiency, acquisition, renewable energy, toxics reductions, recycling, renewable energy, sustainable buildings, electronics stewardship, fleets, and water conservation. In addition the order requires more widespread use of Environmental Management Systems as the framework in which to manage and continually improve these sustainable practices.

In accordance with Section 4(b) of Executive Order 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management", implementing instructions have been issued to Federal agencies to provide detail and direction to agencies as the work to fulfill the goals and requirement of the Executive Order. Section 8 of these instructions are specific to pollution prevention. These instructions are dated March 29, 2007.

This memorandum, jointly issued by OMB and CEQ, encourages all agencies to adopt and implement EMS, including the establishment of a firm date for final completion of the efforts. Additionally, agencies are encouraged to work with the January 2006 scorecard initiative launched by OMB. The January 11, 2006 scorecards address Environmental Stewardship, Transportation Management, and Energy Management.

SUBJECT: Energy and Fuel Conservation by Federal Agencies
Issued September 26, 2005, this memorandum directing the heads of executive departments and agencies to take appropriate actions to conserve natural gas, electricity, gasoline, and diesel fuel to the maximum extent consistent with the effective discharge of public responsibilities.

This memorandum, issued by OMB, issue the changed and finalized scorecards for Environmental Stewardship, Transportation Management, and Energy Management.

The 1990 Pollution Prevention Act focused industry, government, and public attention on reducing the amount of pollution through cost-effective changes in production, operation, and raw materials use. Opportunities for source reduction are often not realized because of existing regulations, and the industrial resources required for compliance, focus on treatment and disposal. Source reduction is fundamentally different and more desirable than waste management or pollution control.

This document (EPA420-F-07-041a, August 2007) was prepared by EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) in response to questions about the implementation of the RFS Program. The RFS Program went into effect on September 1, 2007. This document will be periodically updated.

Signed on August 10, 2005 SAFETEA-LU authorizes the Federal surface transportation programs for highways, highway safety, and transit for the 5-yr period 2005-2009.

Section 701 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires Federal agencies to use alternative fuel in their dual fuel vehicles except where the fleet has received a waiver from DOE. The guidance on obtaining waivers from the EPAct requirement to use alternative fuel was published March 2007.

DOE's site to aid in the location of alternative fueling stations. Just specify which kind of fuel you want, then enter your address, and the locator will map out the closest stations that sell that fuel.

Tool which is used to submit Standard Form 82, Agency Report of Motor Vehicle Data. This include fuel consumption and age of vehicle.

A fuel-cycle model that allows researchers to evaluate various engine and fuel combinations on a consistent fuel-cycle basis. To address technology improvements over time, GREET separates fuels and vehicle technologies into near- and long-term options. The latter are assumed to have improved energy and emission performance compared with the former.

This tool enables drivers to find the five closest biodiesel, electricity, E85 (ethanol), hydrogen, natural gas, and propane fueling sites. This convenient tool uses well-known, easy-to-navigate Google Maps to automatically generate maps to fueling sites and lists each station's contact information and business hours. Detailed driving directions and an instant phone connection to the station can all be accessed.

This database contains examples of streamlining and stewardship practices used by states to efficiently and effectively fulfill their NEPA obligations.

The VISION modeling tool provides estimates of the potential energy use, oil use, and carbon emission impacts through 2050 of advanced light and heavy-duty vehicle technologies and alternative fuels. The model consists of two Excel workbooks: a base case of U.S. highway fuel use and carbon emissions to 2050, and a copy of the base case that can be modified to reflect alternative assumptions about advanced vehicle and alternative fuel market penetration.

This newsletter includes profiles of how biobased products are used successfully in the government. It is issued quarterly.

The official publication of Clean Cities, an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy's FreedomCar and Vehicle Technology Program, designed to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector by advancing the use of alternative fuel vehicles, idle reduction technologies, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel blends, and fuel economy.

A list of vendors where re-refined oil can be purchased. There are nation-wide vendors and vendors listed by state.

Fuel Line is an official publication distributed quarterly by and for the Defense Energy Support Center and energy oriented clientele. Fuel Line is designed to provide timely, factual information on policies, plans, operations, and technical developments of the Center, and interrelated subject matter.

Addresses major environmental issues (such as meat consumption, transportation, and energy use) and offers a range of suggestions for readers to reduce their environmental impact in their everyday activities. Greentips is sent out on a monthly basis. Sponsored by the Union of Concerned Scientists.

The National Idling Reduction Network brings together trucking and transit companies, railroads, equipment manufacturers, local, state and federal government agencies (including regulators), and national research laboratories to identify consistent, workable solutions to heavy vehicle idling for the entire United States.

A resource directory for local governments to use in developing and implementing climate change initiatives. This guide includes information on, among many other items, how the U.S. EPA can help with:

• greening transportation;
• land-use decisions and building construction requirements;
• improving recycling;
• conserving water; and
• using more efficient and renewable energy

A publication devoted to providing news and information about tire and rubber recycling.

A newsletter published by Argonne National Laboratory's Transportation Technology R&D Center, reports on recent accomplishments in transportation research.

Wheels & Wings is a quarterly GSA newsletter that addresses issues concerning motor vehicle and aircraft management policies.

The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC, formerly known as the Alternative Fuels Data Center, provides a wide range of information and resources to enable the use of alternative fuels (as defined by the Energy Policy Act of 1992), in addition to other petroleum reduction options such as advanced vehicles, fuel blends, idle reduction, and fuel economy.

A comprehensive clearinghouse, funded by the Joint Services, for pertinent and timely environmental information to help installations and facilities proactively plan for the future of their missions and operations.

An information service of the U.S. EPA dedicated to reducing and eliminating industrial pollutants through technology transfer, source reduction, education and public awareness.

ACE was formed in 1988 to bring together a wide range of groups in support of ethanol. Part of its mission is to unite agricultural producers, commodity and farm organizations, ethanol producers, rural electric cooperatives, businesses, and individuals. Its mission is to promote and expand the development of the ethanol industry.

CTR develops advanced propulsion and emissions control technologies, operates a variety of programs to overcome the technical barriers to reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, evaluates the effects of federal energy and transportation policies, and examines the prospects for new transportation technologies.

USDA formed the BBCC whose goal is to carry out programs to increase the domestic research, development and commercialization of biobased industrial and commercial products.

The National Automotive Environmental Compliance Assistance Center for the automotive industry.

Started by the Canadian government, Ecologo certifies products as environmentally preferable after a stringent process that includes third party verification of compliance to EcoLogoM certification criteria. EcoLogoM has certified the environmental leaders in over 300 categories of products. The description for product categories contain the product specific requirements, how verification of meeting the requirements is done, and category definitions. Broad categories in which EcoLogo has certified products include: automotive related products and services; building and construction products; cleaning and janitorial products; containers, packaging, bags, and sacks; marine products; office furniture, equipment, and business products; printing products; pulp and paper products; consumer products; and services.

Provides links to the Green Purchasing programs and policies for individual Federal agencies.

The Federal Fleet Policy Council (FEDFLEET) is composed of representatives and alternates from federal agencies or activities, at the national level, that manage and operate federal motor vehicle fleets. Activities of the Council are directed by an elected steering committee.

The FNS Biodiesel Initiative consists of 3 phases: The creation of a Technical Reference Guide on "How to Buy and Use Biodiesel Fuels" for the federal sector, The development of an online survey to identify federal biodiesel usage at selected facilities on the west coast, and The development and delivery of Education and Training on Biodiesel use for federal agencies, focusing on the west coast. (This Phase is contingent upon availability of funding.)

This collaborative network was launched on Earth Day, April 2000, when a small group of Federal leaders on the west coast saw the need to promote the principles of sustainability within government organizations. OFEE is working with FNS on creating sister networks elsewhere in the country. Their highlights actual sustainable practices being implemented by member agencies in the areas of biodiesel, EMS, green power, sustainable buildings, electronics stewardship, and copier paper. Partners include, but are not limited to, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Corps of Engineers, NASA, DOE, EPA, NPS, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and the U.S. Navy.

The mission of the IGPN is to: globally promote the spread of environmentally friendly product and service development and Green Purchasing activities; share information and know-how internationally on Green Purchasing and environmentally friendly products and services; and harmonize the efforts of Green Purchasing and the development of environmentally friendly products and services from a global viewpoint.

The national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States.

Building on the successes of EPA's regulatory and voluntary efforts to reduce emissions from diesel engines, EPA has created the National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC). The Campaign will work aggressively to reduce diesel pollution across the country through the implementation of varied control strategies and the aggressive involvement of national, state and local partners. To fully address the challenges of reducing diesel emissions, the Campaign is implementing both voluntary and regulatory measures. Contact: Jim Blubaugh, phone: (202) 343-9422, email: blubaugh.jim@epa.gov.

A consortium of eight regional pollution prevention information centers, funded in part through grants from EPA.

The national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry. The RFA promotes policies, regulations and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol.

A member-based network of procurement stakeholders dedicated to improving human health and the environment through best practices, superior products, improved supply, purchasing tools, market education, peer networking.

This center will provide information and guidance to other federal agencies, private industry and private citizens respecting the biobased procurement program mandated under the 2002 Farm Bill.

Provides information on how to contact DLA supported activities and learn about DLA supported activities such as the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS), the Dod Ozone Depleting Substance Reserve, Fuel-related Environmental Services, Renewable Energy Certificates, Energy Saving Performance Contracts, DoD EMALL, Green Procurement, and the DoD Shelf Life Program

EPA and Department of Energy program to provide fuel economy information on vehicles. Includes information on hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.

This guide, produced by the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) covers vehicles and fuels that operate efficiently, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and increase energy security.

This guide, produced by the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) provides information and recommendations on responsible purchasing, use, and disposal of tires and wheel weights with emphasis on low rolling resistance (LRR) tires, retread tires, and lead-free wheel weights.

The military winner for 2007 is the U.S. Marine Corps HQ Fleet Management Team for their entry titled “Garrison Equipment Fuel Conservation.” The civilian winner for 2007 is the U.S. Postal Service, Northland District for their entry titled “E85 Alternative Fuel Usage in the Northland District.”

The 2005 CTC winners are the U.S. Marine Corps Garrison Mobile Equipment Team and NASA’s Motor Vehicle Efficiency Team. An overview what they have done in the Energy Efficiency in Transportation arena that warrented this award starts on page 18 of the Closing the Circle News.

This edition focuses on biobased products and is full of examples of agency testing and use of a variety of biobased products, including biofuels.

Each year the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes organizations that significantly reduce the environmental impacts of the freight sector through its SmartWay Excellence Awards. The awards honor organizations that achieve or exceed the fuel reduction and environmental performance goals they are working toward through their participation in the SmartWay Transport Partnership.

The military winner for 2008 is Camp Pendleton for their entry titled Deploying Alternative Fueled Vehicles. The civilian winner is Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for their entry titled ORNL's Green Transportation Initiative.

The civilian winner for 2008 is the Federal Highway Administration in Washington D.C. for their entry titled Recycling Leadership in the Transportation Sector.

Guidance on incorporating environmental considerations into purchasing.

A database of success stories that feature information on niche market applications (such as airports, schools, and national parks). These stories offer an inside look at how fleets use AFVs, deal with infrastructure issues, obtain funding, and more.

Developed by GSA, this is a comprehensive training and education guide for Federal Fleet Managers and fleet professionals at all levels in motor vehicle fleet management. The Guide consolidates public and private sector resources on managing a motor vehicle fleet, and includes links to many of these source documents and information on fleet management.

The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) manages the Cooperative Tire Qualification Program (CTQP), which is a voluntary program designed to help ensure tire quality and performance. The program produces the Cooperative Approved Tire List, which is an approved list of tires and manufacturers that have passed qualification testing and/or technical reviews to certain ASTM standards.

In the United States, transportation is the largest source of green house gas (GHG) emissions, after electricity generation. Within the transportation sector, cars and trucks account for a majority of emissions. The objective of this study is to advance the practice and application of transportation planning among state, regional, and local transportation planning agencies to successfully meet growing concerns about the relationship between transportation and climate change. This report explores the possibilities for integrating climate change considerations into long range transportation planning at state DOTs and MPOs. The report reviews the experience of a number of DOTs and metropolitan transportation plans (MPOs) that are already incorporating climate change into their transportation planning processes and identifies their successes as well as challenges faced by these agencies.

This site is devoted to current and prospective federal government users of biobased products. It includes the Biobased Products Best Practices Guide, product information, and profiles of federal agencies who are successfully using biobased products.

This newsletter includes profiles of how biobased products are used successfully in the government. It is issued quarterly.

Developed by the he Federal Network for Sustainability, the West Coast Collaborative and the Far West Regional Laboratory Consortium, through the Biodiesel Workgroup. The Guide is meant to provide information for federal agencies who are interested in biodiesel use, but need more details on how to purchase biodiesel and what other agencies have done to successfully use biodiesel in their operations.

This strategy, dated 25 September 2007, was developed to facilitate the DON goal of significantly decreasing its dependence on foreign oil. This strategy was implemented by a Department of Navy memorandum dated 7 November 2007.

This tool enables drivers to find the five closest biodiesel, electricity, E85 (ethanol), hydrogen, natural gas, and propane fueling sites. This convenient tool uses well-known, easy-to-navigate Google Maps to automatically generate maps to fueling sites and lists each station's contact information and business hours. Detailed driving directions and an instant phone connection to the station can all be accessed.

Revised in November 2003, this document from the Joint P2 Library discusses the recycling of spent antifreeze solutions as a viable alternative to disposal.

New technologies now commercially available in 2007 will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from car and truck air conditioning systems. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Mobile Air Conditioning Climate Protection Partnership helped developed these advances. The new technologies will help reduce emissions by 1 million metric tons of carbon equivalent from current levels, the equivalent of the annual emissions from more than 650,000 cars.

The collection of fact sheets on biobased products in the Joint Pollution Prevention Library.

Developed by the he Federal Network for Sustainability, the West Coast Collaborative and the Far West Regional Laboratory Consortium, through the Biodiesel Workgroup. The Guide is meant to provide information for federal agencies who are interested in biodiesel use, but need more details on how to purchase biodiesel and what other agencies have done to successfully use biodiesel in their operations.

DSCR offers re-refined motor oil in two distinct ways. The Closed Loop program includes delivery of re-refined oil and pick-up of used oil up to 120% of the amount of oil purchased for the same price. Used oil in excess of 120% of that which was purchased under the program may be removed for a fee of $.20 per gallon. Totals will be calculated on a yearly basis. Closed Loop service is limited to the continental United States (CONUS.) The Basic program consists of standard one-way delivery of re-refined motor oil to any location worldwide, including CONUS. POC is Jim Fazzio 804-279-4908.

A non-profit organization dedicated to offering the public community-specific resources to improve their quality of life. Information can be found about your community-specific recycling centers, green shopping opportunities, energy conservation strategies, household hazardous waste storage and handling, environmental education, local composting, and many other resources

Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs.

Revised in November 2003, this document from the Joint P2 Library discusses alternatives to replace Chlorofluorocarbon-12 (CFC-12).

A series of fact sheets that provide complete environmental, technical and economic evaluations of the top Pollution Prevention "fixes" for auto repair and fleet maintenance operations.

Developed by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the site presents pollution prevention strategies and best management practices to help in reducing smog forming air emissions, reducing and properly managing hazardous waste, and eliminating contaminated storm water releases.

Revised in May 2003, this document from the Joint P2 Library discusses an alternative to the disposal of industrial wipe rags as hazardous/solid waste disposal, the cleaning of such rags using a conventional hot-water laundry, or the use of a commercial rag cleaning service.

Produced by the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN), this guide covers vehicles and fuels that operate efficiently, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and increase energy security.

Produced by the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN), this Guide provides information and recommendations on responsible purchasing, use, and disposal of tires and wheel weights with emphasis on low rolling resistance (LRR) tires, retread tires, and lead-free wheel weights.

The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) manages the Cooperative Tire Qualification Program (CTQP), which is a voluntary program designed to help ensure tire quality and performance. The program produces the Cooperative Approved Tire List, which is an approved list of tires and manufacturers that have passed qualification testing and/or technical reviews to certain ASTM standards.

Discusses the grades and categories of scrap metal.

A part of the Joint Services Pollution Prevention Library, this site provides links to fact sheets, process alternatives, and solvent alternatives.

Developed by EPA Region 5 and the state of Illinois, the guidebook targets tire manufacturers, state and local government, regulators, auto recyclers and collectors. It includes information on example scrap tire cleanup programs, legal considerations and property issues, cost recovery, local and regional markets for scrap tires, cleanup planning, selecting contractors, and project management.

Guidance provided by the American Petroleum Institute.

This online training contains three modules and includes self-testing.