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March 11, 2003
GovPro E-Newsletter
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Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Volume 2, Issue 8 Welcome to the GovPro Newsletter brought to you by the Penton Government Media Group. Look forward to news, resources, product and supplier information, and links relating to the government market.
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CONTENTS GSA Leeds Environmental Building Web Redesign Rallies Republicans Mile High Hazards AFVs Drive Conference News of the Weird
FEATURES
GOING GREEN PAYS OFF
More and more municipalities and government agencies are demanding green buildings. In this case, green refers to meaningful strategies for sustainable facility design that encompass all phases of building design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
In an effort to reduce long-term facility costs and to become more environmentally conscious, the General Services Administration (GSA) has mandated that new and remodeled buildings meet a minimum level of sustainable design certification. To this end, the GSA has adopted the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to assess building performance and adherence to sustainable design goals. The LEED Green Building Rating System Version 2.1 provides a national standard delineating the design and construction requirements for a green building. Using the rating system as a design guideline and certification tool, LEED certification ...aims to improve occupant well-being, environmental performance, and economic returns of buildings using established and innovative practices, standards, and technologies. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27653/
NEWS
GOP REDESIGNS WEB SITE
The House Republican Conference in the United States Congress has launched an improved Web site. The enhanced GOP.gov Web site enables visitors to better access information from their Republican U.S. Representatives and to sign up for email on topics.
The information published on GOP.gov offers visitors a clear and concise understanding of their local representative's stance on important issues and how those issues affect them and their families.
GOP.gov can be viewed at http://www.gop.gov.
The GOP.gov web site also provides each user with detailed,up-to-date information on the latest actions and votes takenby his or her Republican representative -- simply by registering with a zip code and address.
HAZMAT TEAM UNPREPARED TO BIOTERROR
Denver's Hazardous Materials team says the city is not prepared for a chemical or biological terrorist attack, and that it would cost $200,000 for equipment and training so that the team is able to identify substances. The team had to make an educated guess last week when two teenagers released a substance on a bus that made the driver sick; the team thinks it was liquid pepper spray, but has no way of verifying it. The city agrees that the team needs equipment and training to identify spores, radiation, and unknown powders, liquids, and vapors, but says it does not have the money. While some hazardous material teams are better prepared than others, most cities have expressed that they do not have the necessary detection equipment--largely due to lack of funds.
CLEAN CITIES FOCUSES ON FLEETS
The 9th National Clean Cities Conference & Exposition will be especially useful to government fleet managers and those who make fleet vehicle purchasing decisions. The May 18 to 21 conference in Palm Springs, CA, will feature introductory and advanced sessions on alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and an opportunity to test-drive or view the latest light-and heavy-duty AFVs.
Conference highlights include a panel discussion with mayors from Salt Lake City and the California cities of Riverside and Palm Springs, who will share how they integrated AFVs into their municipal fleets as well as other tips on creating sustainable communities. Also worth special notice is "The Future of Transportation: Alternative Fuels vs. Advanced Technologies." The Expo Hall, open throughout the conference, will feature exhibits on light- and heavy-duty AFVs, and displays from component manufacturers, associations and a variety of companies that produce AFV equipment.
In addition to sponsoring the Ride-n-Drive, SunLine Transit Agency will offer tours of its "Clean Fuels Mall" on May 18. The Mall boasts the world's largest assortment of clean transportation fuels available to the public. Visitors also will see how hydrogen can be generated from solar energy and reformed from natural gas.
For more information or to register visit: http://www.ccities.doe.gov/conference/palm/palm_home.shtml.
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Coachella Valley and Northwest Riverside County Clean Cities Coalitions are hosts of this year's conference, the world's most ambitious AFV event.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/28342/
LINKS
Morbark offers system solutions for Organic Waste.Tub and Horizontal Grinders, Trommel Screens, Picking Stations and more. Visit: http://www.morbark.com Safety Storage, the first choice for custom and pre-fabricated hazardous storage buildings. http://www.safetystorage.com
Meyer is the world leader in snow plows plus accessories, parts, spreaders, and controls for plows. Custom-designed Meyer snow plows fit exact vehicle frame and weight specifications for exceptional performance in all applications. Visit: http://www.meyerproducts.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Bacou-dalloz: Personal protective equipment. http://www.bacou-dalloz.com
Hoffman Video: Audio and video systems technology. http://www.hoffmanvideo.com
Masterack: Van and truck equipment. http://www.masterack.com
Research Products/Blankenship: Incinolet electric toilets. http://ssl3.adhost.com/incinolet/about.cfm
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CONTENTS GSA Leeds Environmental Building Web Redesign Rallies Republicans Mile High Hazards AFVs Drive Conference News of the Weird
FEATURES
GOING GREEN PAYS OFF
More and more municipalities and government agencies are demanding green buildings. In this case, green refers to meaningful strategies for sustainable facility design that encompass all phases of building design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
In an effort to reduce long-term facility costs and to become more environmentally conscious, the General Services Administration (GSA) has mandated that new and remodeled buildings meet a minimum level of sustainable design certification. To this end, the GSA has adopted the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to assess building performance and adherence to sustainable design goals. The LEED Green Building Rating System Version 2.1 provides a national standard delineating the design and construction requirements for a green building. Using the rating system as a design guideline and certification tool, LEED certification ...aims to improve occupant well-being, environmental performance, and economic returns of buildings using established and innovative practices, standards, and technologies. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27653/
NEWS
GOP REDESIGNS WEB SITE
The House Republican Conference in the United States Congress has launched an improved Web site. The enhanced GOP.gov Web site enables visitors to better access information from their Republican U.S. Representatives and to sign up for email on topics.
The information published on GOP.gov offers visitors a clear and concise understanding of their local representative's stance on important issues and how those issues affect them and their families.
GOP.gov can be viewed at http://www.gop.gov.
The GOP.gov web site also provides each user with detailed,up-to-date information on the latest actions and votes takenby his or her Republican representative -- simply by registering with a zip code and address.
HAZMAT TEAM UNPREPARED TO BIOTERROR
Denver's Hazardous Materials team says the city is not prepared for a chemical or biological terrorist attack, and that it would cost $200,000 for equipment and training so that the team is able to identify substances. The team had to make an educated guess last week when two teenagers released a substance on a bus that made the driver sick; the team thinks it was liquid pepper spray, but has no way of verifying it. The city agrees that the team needs equipment and training to identify spores, radiation, and unknown powders, liquids, and vapors, but says it does not have the money. While some hazardous material teams are better prepared than others, most cities have expressed that they do not have the necessary detection equipment--largely due to lack of funds.
CLEAN CITIES FOCUSES ON FLEETS
The 9th National Clean Cities Conference & Exposition will be especially useful to government fleet managers and those who make fleet vehicle purchasing decisions. The May 18 to 21 conference in Palm Springs, CA, will feature introductory and advanced sessions on alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and an opportunity to test-drive or view the latest light-and heavy-duty AFVs.
Conference highlights include a panel discussion with mayors from Salt Lake City and the California cities of Riverside and Palm Springs, who will share how they integrated AFVs into their municipal fleets as well as other tips on creating sustainable communities. Also worth special notice is "The Future of Transportation: Alternative Fuels vs. Advanced Technologies." The Expo Hall, open throughout the conference, will feature exhibits on light- and heavy-duty AFVs, and displays from component manufacturers, associations and a variety of companies that produce AFV equipment.
In addition to sponsoring the Ride-n-Drive, SunLine Transit Agency will offer tours of its "Clean Fuels Mall" on May 18. The Mall boasts the world's largest assortment of clean transportation fuels available to the public. Visitors also will see how hydrogen can be generated from solar energy and reformed from natural gas.
For more information or to register visit: http://www.ccities.doe.gov/conference/palm/palm_home.shtml.
The U.S. Department of Energy and the Coachella Valley and Northwest Riverside County Clean Cities Coalitions are hosts of this year's conference, the world's most ambitious AFV event.
NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/28342/
LINKS
Morbark offers system solutions for Organic Waste.Tub and Horizontal Grinders, Trommel Screens, Picking Stations and more. Visit: http://www.morbark.com Safety Storage, the first choice for custom and pre-fabricated hazardous storage buildings. http://www.safetystorage.com
Meyer is the world leader in snow plows plus accessories, parts, spreaders, and controls for plows. Custom-designed Meyer snow plows fit exact vehicle frame and weight specifications for exceptional performance in all applications. Visit: http://www.meyerproducts.com
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Bacou-dalloz: Personal protective equipment. http://www.bacou-dalloz.com
Hoffman Video: Audio and video systems technology. http://www.hoffmanvideo.com
Masterack: Van and truck equipment. http://www.masterack.com
Research Products/Blankenship: Incinolet electric toilets. http://ssl3.adhost.com/incinolet/about.cfm
Find information on advertising in the GovPro Newsletter on http://www.govpro.com or contact rhowlett@penton.com.
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription
Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify.
To subscribe to Government Product News visit: http://www.submag.com/sub/gn To subscribe to Government PROcurement visit: http://www.submag.com/sub/gp
Copyright 2003 Penton Media, Inc.
