Benefits for Stakeholders. The stakeholder participation for this project was not evaluated because it would have been linked to the COP development, which never occurred.
Benefits for Stakeholders. NBC will reduce the self-monitoring require- ments for Tier 1 companies, which means that less time and money will be spent on monitor- ing by these companies. • Cost savings employed by the elimination or reduction of the frequency for the need to monitor for pollutants not present in a waste stream can be used to increase the frequency of tests made on problematic constituents, employee training, and/or pollution prevention initiatives. • Comments from all other organizations and individuals are welcomed throughout the stakeholder process and active stakeholders will receive semiannual updates on progress of the XL project from NBC. Updates will also be available on EPA’s Web site. Benefits for the Project Sponsor • As part of this project, NBC will reduce its regulatory oversight (i.e., compliance inspec- tions) for the up to 10 Tier 1 metal finishing companies. • Time and effort saved by NBC regulatory per- sonnel conducting fewer inspections of com- panies that meet appropriate Project XL criteria will allow for more focused attention on compliance inspections, monitoring and regulating more problematic (Tier 2) compa- xxxx.
Benefits for Stakeholders. The online reporting system will provide EPA, NMED, and the public with improved access to up-to-date regulatory information, scientific data, and analytical tools. • Improved access to regulatory information, scientific data, and analytical tools will allow for more accurate environmental information trading between NMED bureaus. Benefits for the Project Sponsors • Cost savings through the reduction of person- nel requirements, white paper usage, copy cen- ter fees, and postage will be redirected to support site-specific projects (i.e., plume-front remediation system). • By allowing electronic submission, this project will simplify the transfer of progress reports, data, and supplemental information regarding plume-front remediation system.
Benefits for Stakeholders. Local residents around facilities participating in Gold Track can benefit from the company’s participation by experiencing lower air emis- sions, cleaner water discharge, and less runoff during storms, among other environmental/ quality of life improvements. • Industries participating in the Gold Track Pro- gram can expect a return on the investment in environmental performance. Reduced disposal fees, lower permit costs, lower electricity and water bills, and reductions in paperwork and reporting are all possible. Benefits for the Project Sponsor • The Gold Track Program gives NJDEP a bal- anced incentive package to encourage facili- ties across the state to strive for greater environmental performance. 162 • The Department envisions that the following reporting provisions will be required of all Gold Track participants: an annual emission statement, an annual report on covenant com- mitments, self-reporting on problems with meeting commitments, “plain language” com- munity outreach reports, GHG emission reduc- Information Resources: The information in this summary comes from the following sources: (1) the FPA for the New Jersey Department of Envi- ronmental Protection Gold Track Program, signed January 19, 2001; and (2) the 2000 Project XL Comprehensive Report, Volume 2: Directory of Project Experiments and Results, November 2000. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Final Project Agreement Signed July 12, 1999 Background The Project Sponsor: The New York State De- partment of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was created on July 1, 1970, to bring together in a single agency all state programs directed toward protecting and enhancing the environment. The New York State DEC is responsible for adminis- tration and enforcement of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law. The New York State DEC has three main functions: natural re- source management, environmental quality protec- tion, and the promotion of human health, safety, and recreation. The Experiment: The New York State DEC project would allow public utilities located in New York State to consolidate hazardous wastes gener- ated at remote locations (e.g., manholes). The project will allow the utilities to consolidate the waste at a central collection facility for up to 90 days before transport and disposal, rather than hav- ing to transport by piecemeal such wastes directly to permitted hazardous waste treatment/disposal facilities. The Flexibility: Resource Conservation and...
Benefits for Stakeholders. The City of Jacksonville could benefit financially from the introduction of an artificial reef. Artificial reefs have proven to be effective tools that augment and enhance recreational opportunities (fishing and diving). The City of Jacksonville’s Electric Authority may benefit financially from the use of fly ash in building blocks versus typical disposal costs. Benefits for the Project Sponsor: NS Mayport should realize considerable direct cost savings through the synchronization of permits. This project will bring about a significant reduction in paperwork, cost, and time spent on permit renewals. This streamlining will allow NS Mayport to focus on the issues that stem from dredging and ocean disposal. In setting an environmental management standard for all Navy installations, this project will allow NS Mayport to disseminate its lessons learned from this project throughout the Navy and DoD.
Benefits for Stakeholders. Project Status and Results • IBM continues to keep an open dialogue with interested stakeholders about the development of the project. This process gives stakehold- ers the opportunity to gain more knowledge about the semiconductor manufacturing facil- ity. Benefits for the Project Sponsor • IBM will realize a decrease in the administra- tive requirements and taxes associated with the generation of hazardous waste.
Benefits for Stakeholders. The Collaborative Process Team represents an innovative feature that guarantees input from stakeholders, regulators, and facility represen- tatives throughout the life of the project. Most importantly, they are allowed to play a distinc- tive role in environmental decision making and planning for the facility—an approach never tested before to this extent in Project XL. Benefits for the Project Sponsor • Implementing the effluent improvement projects has resulted in significant costs sav- ings for IP from recovery and recycling chemi- cals used in pulp and paper mill. Furthermore, IP is demonstrating its continued commitment to environmental innovation and leadership in the pulp and paper mill industry.
Benefits for Stakeholders. In addition to protecting the environment and saving money, more funds would be made avail- able for scientific research, and the potentially large pool of participants would drive the xx- xxxx for energy-efficient and renewable energy building technologies and building concepts. Benefits for the Project Sponsor • Laboratories making modifications to their facilities to improve environmental perfor- xxxxx and increase energy efficiency have access to flexible incentives through the XL program. OARM and OEPI have a custom- ized and expedited review process to provide regulatory or administrative flexibility under Project XL to enable laboratories to maximize environmental performance under Labs21.
Benefits for Stakeholders. Through the outreach component of this project, more informal partnerships between chemical manufacturers, EPA, state agencies, and the public have been created to increase information sharing and learning about new tools to minimize environmental impacts of chemicals. Benefits for the Project Sponsor • Generally, early screening of new chemicals presents a definite competitive edge for PPG. For example, with the P2 Framework in use, there is more effective decision making on chemical products and chemical candidates for use, which helps PPG avoid potential xxxxxx xxxx delays. Without regulatory delays, PPG will see a faster time to market in a highly com petitive industry and can experience reduced manufacturing costs for its products. Project Status and Results
Benefits for Stakeholders. This collaborative approach may educate the public in Owatonna and Blooming Prairie about the environmental impacts of their ac tions. • Water conservation by businesses and indus try will benefit the community economically by increasing the projected life span of the ex isting wastewater treatment facility. Both resi dential and commercial expansions could continue at an increased rate if additional wastewater treatment capabilities existed due to water reduction efforts. Benefits for the Project Sponsors • Reduced or eliminated monitoring for regu lated pollutants not present. • This project tests the value of having a non- biased group of peers assist a noncompliant facility return to compliance. • Savings and efficiencies resulting from the EMS and pollution prevention efforts as part of the companies’ participation in the XLC project. • Increased environmental awareness on behalf of employees.
