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Introduction 

Launched in 2000, U.S. EPA's National Environmental Performance Track (PT) is a 

voluntary program that recognizes and drives environmental excellence by encouraging 

facilities with strong environmental records to go above and beyond their legal 

requirements. In partnership with EPA, members voluntarily commit to typically four 

public, measurable goals to improve the quality of our nation’s air, water, and land. 

Members include major corporations, small businesses, and public facilities that are 

steering a course toward environmental excellence — and setting an example for others 

to follow. As of May 2007, Performance Track has nearly 470 members. 

Twenty-two states have performance-based programs similar to Performance Track and 

five states are in the process of developing a program. Like PT, these state programs 

seek to recognize and encourage the exceptional environmental performance of their 

member facilities. In fact, some state programs predate Performance Track, a reflection 

of the innovative spirit of EPA's state partners. 

The purpose of this Directory is to provide, in one place, summary information of the 

individual state environmental performance-based programs. A one-page summary of 

the Performance Track program is followed by parallel one-page summaries for each 

state program. For each performance-based program, the Directory provides: 

 - Launch date 

 - Program levels or tiers 

 - Membership criteria 

- Benefits overview 

- Program website 

- Contact information 

Additionally, the Directory notes where EPA and the state have entered into a 

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to formalize program collaboration. The Directory 

also indicates where PT and a state program use a joint application and/or annual 

reporting formats. 

The information contained in this Directory is merely a summary of PT and each state 

program. If you are interested in understanding the specifics of a particular state 

program or applying for program membership, please visit the program website or get in 

touch with the contact person identified for each program. For those interested in further 

information on PT, please visit the PT website at www.epa.gov/performancetrack or 

contact the appropriate Performance Track Regional Coordinator (a list is provided at the 

end of the Directory). 

Note that the information contained in this Directory will be continually updated to 

reflect changes in programs and correction of factual errors. Readers are encouraged to 

report any corrections to Eileen McGovern, PT State Liaison, at 202-566-2881. The most 

recent version of this document will be posted on the PT website. 
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Table of Contents 

Performance Track .............................................................................. 3 

Arizona .............................................................................................. 4 

Colorado ............................................................................................ 5 

Delaware ........................................................................................... 6 

Georgia ............................................................................................. 7 

Idaho ................................................................................................ 8 

Indiana.............................................................................................. 9 

Kentucky ......................................................................................... 10 

Louisiana ......................................................................................... 11 

Maine .............................................................................................. 12 

Michigan .......................................................................................... 13 

Missouri ........................................................................................... 14 

New Mexico ...................................................................................... 15 

North Carolina .................................................................................. 16 

Oklahoma ........................................................................................ 17 

Oregon ............................................................................................ 18 

South Carolina.................................................................................. 19 

Tennessee........................................................................................ 20 

Texas .............................................................................................. 21 

Utah................................................................................................ 22 

Vermont .......................................................................................... 23 

Virginia............................................................................................ 24 

Wisconsin ........................................................................................ 25 

Forthcoming Programs ....................................................................... 26 

EPA Regional Offices .......................................................................... 27 

EPA Performance Track Regional Contacts ............................................ 28 
U.S. EPA 

National Environmental Performance Track

Launched: 2000 

Levels: Environmental Performance Track 

 Corporate Leader 

Membership Criteria: 

Record of Sustained Compliance 

Fully Implemented EMS 

EMS Self-assessment and Third-party Audit 

Demonstration of Past Environmental Achievements 

Future Performance Commitments 

Community Outreach

Annual Reporting 

Benefits Overview: 

Recognition 

Member Certificate and Use of Logo 

Networking and Mentoring Opportunities

Application and Reporting Coordination with State Programs 

Considered as factor for Socially Responsible Investments 

Low Priority for Routine EPA Inspections 

Extended Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time 

Reduced RCRA Self-Inspections 

Reduced MACT Reporting 

Expedited NPDES Permit Reviews 

Favorable Loan Terms for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program 

Program website: http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack

Contact

Eileen McGovern mcgovern.eileen@epa.gov

 202-566-2881 

 888-339-PTRK 

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ARIZONA

Arizona Environmental Performance Track 

Launched: 2005 

Levels: Environmental Performance Track 

Joint application available 

 

Membership Criteria: 

Record of Sustained Compliance 

Fully Implemented EMS 

EMS Self-assessment and Third-party Audit 

Pollution Prevention Program 

Demonstration of Past Environmental Achievements 

Future Performance Commitments 

Community Outreach

Commitment to Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Annual Reporting

Benefits Overview: 

Recognition 

Low Priority for Routine Inspections and Multi-media Inspections 

Enforcement and Inspection Notice 

Enforcement Discretion for Non-Significant Violations

Consolidated Reporting and Reduced Reporting Requirements 

Permit Flexibility and Multi-Media Permits 

Extended Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time (PT Members only) 

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

Participation in Pilot Projects

Involvement in Discussions Regarding Future Program Incentives 

Program website: http://www.azdeq.gov/function/about/track.html

Contact

Henry Darwin hrd@azdeq.gov

1110 W. Washing St., 6th Floor 602-771-2328 

Phoenix, AZ 85007

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COLORADO

Colorado Environmental Leader 

Launched: 1998 

 Levels: Bronze Achievers 

 Silver Partners 

 Gold Leaders

 Platinum Stewards (under development) 

 

Performance Track MOA; joint application available 

Membership Criteria: 

Bronze Achievers: Record of Sustained Compliance 

One or More Significant Beyond Compliance Achievement 

Silver Partners: Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Commitment to Develop an EMS 

 Gold Leaders: Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Fully Implemented EMS 

EMS Self-assessments and Third-party Audit

Demonstration of Past Environmental Achievement 

Future Performance Commitments

Community Outreach 

Annual Reporting 

Benefits Overview: 

 Bronze Achievers: Mentoring and Networking Opportunities 

 Award and Use of Logo 

 Reduced Fees for Training 

 Consolidated Inspections

 Single Point of Contact

Silver Partners: All of the Above and:

 Tax Incentives on Pollution Control Equipment 

 EMS Development Assistance 

Gold Leaders: All of the Above and:

 Collaborative Compliance Approaches 

 Participation in Development of EMS Legislation 

 Consolidated Permitting/Modified Term/Priority Permitting 

Extended RCRA Accumulation Time (PT Members only) 

 Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

Program website: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/el/elp/index.html

Contact

Lynette Myers lynette.myers@state.co.us

4300 Cherry Creek Dr., South 303-692-3477 

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Denver, CO 80246-1530 
DELAWARE 

Principles for Responsible Industry in Delaware (PRIDE) 

Launched: 2003 

 Levels: Accepted 

 Superior 

 

Membership Criteria: 

Accepted: Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Annual Reporting (on five measures) 

 Pollution Prevention Program 

Environmental Management System 

Community Outreach

Superior: All of the above and: 

 Completion of one Annual Report 

Benefits Overview: 

Superior: Awards

Low Priority for Routine Inspections 

 Flexible permitting 

 Fast Track Permitting

 Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only)

Program website: http://www.state.de.us/governor/pride/

Contact

Crystal Nagyiski Crystal.Nagyiski@state.de.us

89 Kings Highway 302-739-9909 

Dover, DE 19901 

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GEORGIA 

Georgia P2AD Partnership Program 

Launched: 2004 

 Levels: White Level Partner (Advocate Tier) 

 Yellow Level Partner 

 Red Level Partner 

 Blue Level Partner 

 

Performance Track MOA; joint application available 

Membership Criteria: 

Yellow: Environmental Policy Statement and Environmental Team 

 Commitment to Develop Planning Elements of EMS 

 Annual Reporting on Progress 

Red: All of the above and: 

 Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Commitment to Fully Implement an EMS 

Procedures for Communicating Environmental Information to Public 

 Community Outreach 

 Supply Chain Activities

Annual Reporting (on at least two measures, one for small businesses) 

Blue: All of the above and: 

 Third-party EMS Audit

 Fully Implemented EMS 

Additional Community Outreach and Supply Chain activities 

 Mentorship Activities 

 Sustainability Activities 

Annual Reporting (on at least four measures, two for small businesses) 

Benefits Overview: 

Yellow: Recognition

Mentoring 

Free EMS Training 

 Free On-site Technical Assistance (including Gap and Baseline Assessments) 

Red: All of the above and: 

 Priority Permit Review and Response to Regulatory Questions 

Low Priority for Routine Inspections (PT Members only) 

Extended RCRA Accumulation Time (PT Members only) 

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members Only) 

Access to Networking Forums with Regulatory Division Management 

Blue: All of the above and: 

 Reduced Hazardous Waste Fees 

Program website: http://www.p2ad.org/documents/pp_home.html

 

Contact

Suzanne Burnes suzanne_burnes@p2ad.org

7 Martin Luther King Dr. 404-657-5686 

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IDAHO

Idaho GemStars

Launched: 1998 

 Levels: Initial Tier 

 Middle Tier 

 Highest Tier

Membership Criteria: 

Initial Tier: 

 Record of Sustained Compliance

 Environmental Policy Statement

Self-assessment of Pollution Prevention Opportunities 

 Outreach to Community or Customers 

 

Middle Tier: All of the above and: 

 Educate another business/organization on GEMStars Program

 Either a) Implementation of Sector-specific “Best P2 Practices” or 

 b) Compliance with Requirements in Three of Five Areas: 

 Pollution Prevention, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, 

Transportation Improvement, Good Neighbor Actions 

Highest Tier: All of the above and: 

 Nomination from Sector-Specific Peers

 Leadership in Pollution Prevention

 

Benefits Overview: 

 All Tiers: Networking and Sharing of Information 

 Recognition

Program website: http://www.idahogemstars.org/

 

Contact

Helen Rigg hrigg@idahogemstars.org

720 Park Blvd. 208-364-9900 

Boise, ID 83712
INDIANA 

Indiana Environmental Stewardship Program

Launched: 2006 

 Levels: Indiana Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) 

Joint application available 

Membership Criteria: 

Record of Sustained Compliance 

Fully Implemented EMS 

EMS Self-assessment

Commitment to One New Performance Initiative During Each Year of Membership 

Annual Reporting

 

Benefits Overview: 

Recognition and Use of ESP Logo

 Networking Events 

Single Point of Contact 

Low Priority and Advanced Notice for Routine Inspections

Expedited and Flexible Permits and Extended Permit Terms 

Reduced Reporting Frequency 

Alternative Compliance and Monitoring Strategies

Assignment of Same Inspector and Permit Writer 

Extended Hazardous Waste Storage (PT Members only) 

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only)

Program website: http://www.in.gov/idem/prevention/esp/

Contact

Stacey Martindale smartind@idem.in.gov

100 North Senate Ave. 317-233-5554 

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2251

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KENTUCKY

Kentucky EXCEL

Launched: 2005 

 Levels: Advocate

 Partner 

 Master 

 Leader 

Membership Criteria: 

 

Partner: Development of an EMS 

 EMS Self-assessment

 Annual Reporting (on at least one environmental project) 

Master: All of the above and:

 Demonstration of EMS Implementation 

Annual Reporting (on at least three environmental projects) 

Leader: All of the above and: 

 Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Third-party EMS Audit 

 Mentoring of another KY EXCEL Member

 Annual Reporting (on at least four environmental projects and one 

 outreach/education activity) 

 

Benefits Overview: 

 Partner: Recognition

Mentoring and Networking Opportunities 

 Technical Assistance

Master All of the above and: 

and Priority permitting 

Leader: Invitation to advise KY EXCEL on regulatory incentives

 

Program website: http://www.kyexcel.ky.gov/

Contact

Lisa Barker lisaA.barker@ky.gov

14 Reilly Road 502-564-0323 

Frankfort, KY 40601 

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LOUISIANA

Louisiana Environmental Leadership Program

Launched: 2000 

 Levels: Louisiana Environmental Leadership Program 

Membership Criteria:

 EMS 

Commitment to a Pollution Prevention or Community Outreach Program or Project 

Demonstration of Past Environmental Improvements 

Community References (for Community Outreach Projects only) 

 Annual Reporting 

 

Benefits Overview: 

 Public Recognition

Networking Opportunities

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only)

Program website: http://www.deq.state.la.us/portal/tabid/89/Default.aspx

Contact

Chris Mayeaux chris.mayeaux@la.gov

 Post Office Box 4313 (225) 219-3243

Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313
MAINE 

Smart Tracks for Exceptional 

Performers and Upward Performers 

(STEP-UP) 

Launched: 2000

Levels: Commitment Track 

Leadership Track 

Stewardship Track

Performance Track MOA

Membership Criteria: 

Commitment Track: Fully Implemented EMS 

 Third-party EMS Audit 

 Environmental Sustainability at All Levels of Workforce 

 One Sustainability Commitment

 

Leadership Track: All of the above and: 

 Record of Sustained Compliance

 One Energy and One Smart Production Commitment 

 Public Involvement 

 Mentoring of Commitment Track Businesses

Stewardship Track: All of the above and: 

 One “Top of Mountain” Smart Production Commitment 

 Mentoring of Leadership Track Businesses 

Benefits Overview: 

Recognition 

Enhanced Relationship with DEP 

 Mentoring

Negotiation of Alternative Record Keeping and Reporting 

Low Priority for Routine Inspections (PT Members only) 

 

Leadership and Sustainability Track members may receive enhanced benefits due to 

 greater commitment.

Program website: http://www.maine.gov/dep/oc/stepup/index.htm

Contact

Julie Churchill julie.m.churchill@maine.gov

17 State House Station 207-287-7881 

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Augusta, ME 04333-0017
MICHIGAN 

Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) 

Launched: 1997 

 Levels: Michigan Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) 

 

Membership Criteria: 

Record of Sustained Compliance 

Fully Implemented EMS 

Pollution Prevention Policy and Program

 Annual Reporting 

 

Benefits Overview: 

Recognition and Logo Use 

Permit Flexibility 

Expedited Permits 

Reduced Monitoring and Reporting 

Single Point of Contact 

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only)

Program website: 

http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3307_3666_4134---,00.html

Contact

Kelie Bond bondk@michigan.gov

525 W. Allegan, 1 North 517-241-7969 

Lansing, MI 48933

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MISSOURI

Missouri Environmental 

Management Partnership 

 

Launched: 2002 

 Levels: Partner 

Certified 

Advanced 

Certified Advanced 

Performance Track MOA 

 

Membership Criteria: 

Partner: Implementation of Basic EMS 

 EMS Self-assessment

Certified: All of the above and:

 Third-party EMS Audit 

Advanced: Criteria for Partner Tier and:

 Pollution Prevention Plan Defining Beyond-compliance Standards 

 Annual Reporting 

 Community Outreach and Reporting 

Certified Advanced: Criteria for the Certified and Advanced Tiers.

Benefits Overview: 

 Partner: Recognition and Logo Use 

 Flexible or Consolidated Permitting 

 Expedited Permitting

 Streamlined Reporting 

 Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

Low Priority for Routine Inspections (PT Members only) 

 Extended Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time (PT Members only) 

Higher Tiers: All of the above and:

 Consideration of Cooperative Permit Measures

Program website: http://www.dnr.mo.gov/env/memp/index.html

Contact

Todd Crawford todd.crawford@dnr.mo.gov

205 Jefferson St., 573-751-6892 

PO Box 176 

Jefferson City, MO 65102
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NEW MEXICO

GreenZia Environmental

Excellence Program 

Launched: 1998 

 Levels: Commitment 

 Achievement

 Excellence

 

Membership Criteria: 

Commitment: Commitment to Environmental Improvement

Achievement: All of the Above and:

Working Towards Implementation of EMS 

Provide Trend Data for Significant Impacts 

 Community Reporting 

Outreach to Suppliers, Customers, and Vendors

Excellence: All of the Above and:

 Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Demonstrated Environmental Results 

 Fully Implemented EMS 

 

Benefits Overview: 

All Levels: Networking Opportunities

 Recognition and Logo Use 

 EMS Technical Assistance 

 Access to Experts

 Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

Program website: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/Green_Zia_website/

Contact

Michelle Vattano michelle.vattano@state.nm.us

NM Environment Department 505-827-2855 

P. O. Box 26110 

Santa Fe, NM 87502 
NORTH CAROLINA

NC Environmental Stewardship Initiative 

Launched: 2002 

 Levels: Environmental Stewardship Initiative (ESI) - Partner 

ESI - Rising Steward

ESI - Steward 

 

Membership Criteria: 

Partner: Commitment to Establish Environmental Goals 

Commitment to Developing a Fully-Functional EMS 

 Annual Reporting 

Rising Steward: All of the above and:

 Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Environmental Goals

 Fully-functional EMS 

 Third-party EMS Audit 

Steward: All of the above and: 

 Mentoring of Partners and Rising Stewards 

Documentation of EMS Integration with Core Business Functions 

 Community Outreach and Reporting 

 

Benefits Overview: 

Partner and Rising Steward: Recognition 

 Technical Assistance and Training 

 Networking and Mentorship

 Single Point of Contact

 Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only)

Steward: All of the above and:

 Participation in Forum and Workgroup

Established Time Frames for Permit Decisions 

Consideration for Regulatory Incentives

Program website: http://www.p2pays.org/esi/

Contact

Norma Murphy norma.murphy@ncmail.net

1639 Mail Service Center 919-715-6513 

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Raleigh, NC 27699-1639
OKLAHOMA

Environmental Performance & 

Recognition Program 

 

Launched: 2001 

 Levels: Commitment 

 Achievement 

 Excellence

Membership Criteria: 

Commitment and Achievement: Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Commitment to Implementing a Pollution Prevention 

 Program

Excellence: All of the above and:

 Fully Implemented EMS 

 

Benefits Overview: 

 All Tiers: Recognition 

 Independent Assessment of the Organization’s Environmental Performance 

 Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

 

Program website: http://www.deq.state.ok.us/csdnew/EPRP/index.htm

Contact

Dianne Wilkins dianne.wilkins@deq.state.ok.us

P.O. Box 1677 405-702-9128 

Oklahoma City, OK 73101

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OREGON

Green Permits Program 

Launched: 1999

 Levels: Participant

 Achiever 

 Leader

 

Membership Criteria: 

Participant: Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Basic EMS

 EMS Self-assessment

 Demonstration of Past Environmental Achievement 

 Stakeholder Involvement 

 Annual Report 

Achiever: All of the Above and:

Fully Implemented EMS and Third-party Audit 

 Extensive Stakeholder Involvement 

Leader: All of the Above and: 

EMS and Stakeholder Involvement related to Life-Cycle Impacts 

Benefits Overview: 

 Participant: Recognition 

EMS Technical Assistance and Expert Referral 

Single Point of Contact 

 Enforcement Discretion 

Low Priority for Inspections (PT Members only) 

Achiever: All of the Above and: 

 Alternative Compliance Strategies 

Flexible Permit Conditions and Permit Waivers 

 Priority Permitting 

 Streamlined Reporting

 

Leader: All of the Above and:

 Tailored Regulatory Relationship

Program website: 

http://www.deq.state.or.us/programs/sustainability/greenpermits.htm

Contact

Cory-Ann Wind wind.cory@deq.state.or.us

2020 SW 4th Ave., Suite 400 503-229-5567 

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Portland, OR 97201 
SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Environmental Excellence Program 

 

Launched: 1996 

 Levels: Environmental Excellence Program 

 

Membership Criteria: 

Record of Sustained Compliance 

Commitment to Establish an EMS 

Measurable Environmental Targets 

Community Outreach 

Benefits Overview: 

Public Recognition and Awards 

Networking

Mentoring and Technical Assistance 

Regulatory Flexibility 

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

Extended Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time (PT Members only)

Program website: http://www.scdhec.net/eqc/admin/html/sceep.html

Contact

Christine Steagall steagacl@dhec.sc.gov

2600 Bull Street (803) 896-8986 

Columbia, SC 29201

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TENNESSEE

Tennessee Pollution

Prevention Partnership (TP3) 

Launched: 2000 

 Levels: Prospect 

 Pledge 

 Partner 

 Performer

Performance Track MOA 

Membership Criteria: 

Pledge: Commitment to Initiate Pollution Prevention Practices 

Partner: Development of a Five-project Pollution Prevention Plan 

 Annual Reporting (of at least one environmental success story) 

Performer: All Partner Criteria and: 

 Procedures for Communicating Environmental Information to Public 

 Fully Implemented EMS 

Mentoring of another facility or organization

 

Benefits Overview: 

 Pledge: Recognition 

 Networking

 Information regarding pollution prevention and environmental stewardship 

Partner: All of the above and: 

 Special Contact at TDEC 

 Discounts for environmental training classes 

Performer: All of the above and: 

 Special consideration at Tennessee environmental conferences 

Extended Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time (PT Members only) 

 Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

Program website: http://state.tn.us/environment/ea/tp3/

Contact

Karen Grubbs karen.grubbs@state.tn.us

401 Church Street 615-532-0463 

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Nashville, TN 37243 
TEXAS

Clean Texas 

Launched: 1998 

 Levels: Bronze 

 Silver

 Gold

 Platinum

Performance Track MOA, joint application available

 

Membership Criteria: 

Bronze: Record of Sustained Compliance 

 Commitment to EMS Development 

Commitment to One Future Performance Commitment 

Commitment to One Community Environmental Project 

 Annual Reporting 

Silver: Fully Implemented EMS 

Reporting on One Future Performance Commitment 

Reporting on One Compliance Assurance Goal

Gold: All of the Above and:

Reporting on an additional Future Performance Commitment (2 total) 

Reporting on an additional Community Environmental Project (2 total) 

Platinum: All of the Above and:

Reporting on an additional Future Performance Commitment (4 total) 

Reporting on an additional Community Environmental Project (3 total) 

Benefits Overview: 

Bronze: Reduced Training Fees

Technical Assistance and Networking 

Silver: All of the Above and:

Single Point of Contact 

TCEQ Reduced Inspections and Advance Notice on a case-by-case basis 

Gold: All of the Above and:

 Customized Recognition 

 Expedited Permitting 

Exempt from Waste Minimization/Source Reduction Planning Requirements 

Platinum: All of the Above and:

Reduced Reporting and Monitoring for Discharge Monitoring Provisions 

 Revised Air Program Evaluation 

 Low Priority for Routine EPA Inspections

 Reduced MACT Reporting 

Program website: http://www.cleantexas.org/

Contact

Kelly Coleman kcoleman@ceq.state.tx.us

TCEQ 512-239-5171 

P.O. Box 13087 

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Austin, TX 78711-3087 
UTAH

Clean Utah 

Launched: 2004

 Levels: Entry Level 

 Leader Level 

 Partner Level 

Performance Track MOA, joint application available

Membership Criteria: 

Entry Level: Record of Sustained Compliance 

Leader Level: All of the Above and:

 Fully Implemented EMS 

 Commitment to Two Environmental Projects 

 Annual Reporting

Partner Level: All of the Above and:

 Three Complete EMS Cycles 

Commitment to Additional Environmental Projects

 

Benefits Overview: 

 Entry Level: Recognition 

Participate in Annual Meeting 

Leader and All of the Above and:

Partner Logo Use

Levels: Permit Enhancements 

 Preferable Loan Terms 

 Reduced Oversight/Low Inspection Priority 

 Self Audit 

 Reduced MACT Reporting 

Program website: http://www.deq.utah.gov/cleanutah/

Contact

Renette Anderson renetteanderson@utah.gov

168 North 1900 West 801-536-4478 

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Salt Lake City, UT 84116
VERMONT

Vermont Business Environmental Partnership 

Launched: 1998 

 Levels: Environmental Partner 

 Environmental Leader

 

Membership Criteria: 

Partner: Adoption of an Environmental Policy Statement 

Designation of an Environmental Team/Representative 

 Environmental Assessment 

 Energy Efficiency, Prevention, Reuse, and Recycling Measures 

Implementation of One Best Management Practice 

 Mentoring

Leader: All of the Above and:

 Record of Sustained Compliance 

Fully Implemented EMS 

 

 

Benefits Overview: 

Certificate and Logo Use 

 Recognition 

Low Priority for Routine Inspections (PT Members only) 

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only) 

Extended Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time (PT Members only)

Program website: http://www.vbep.org/

Contact

Peter Crawford pcrawfor@vtsbdc.org

P.O. Box 188 802-728-1423 

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Randolph Center, VT 05061
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VIRGINIA

Virginia Environmental 

Excellence Program 

Launched: 2000 

Levels: Environmental Enterprise (E2) 

 Exemplary Environmental Enterprise (E3) 

 Extraordinary Environmental Enterprise (E4) 

 

Performance Track MOA, joint application and reporting available

Membership Criteria: 

E2: Environmental Policy Statement

Identification of Environmental Impacts and Establishment of Targets 

Pollution Prevention Program 

Annual Reporting (on at least one environmental measure) 

Record of Sustained Compliance 

E3: All of the above and:

Fully Implemented EMS 

EMS Self-assessment

Procedures for Communicating Environmental Information to Public 

Annual Reporting (on at least two environmental measures) 

E4: All of the above and:

 Third-party EMS Audit 

One Full EMS Cycle Implemented

 

Benefits Overview: 

E2: Recognition

Participant Association 

Annual Waste and Water Permit Fee Discounts 

E3: All of the above and:

Alternative Compliance Methods 

E4: All of the above and: 

Extended Hazardous Waste Accumulation Time (PT Members only) 

Reduced MACT Reporting (PT Members only)

Program website: www.deq.state.va.us/veep/homepage.html

Contact

Sharon Baxter skbaxter@deq.virginia.gov

629 East Main Street 804-698-4344 

Richmond, VA 23219 
WISCONSIN

Green Tier 

Launched: Initiated in 1995 and legislation passed in 2004. 

 Levels: Tier 1 

 Tier 2

 Charters

Performance Track MOA

 

Membership Criteria: 

Tier 1: Record of Sustained Compliance 

Commitment to Implement EMS 

Commitment to Continual Environmental Improvement 

Annual Performance Reviews 

Tier 2: All of the above and:

 Additional Compliance Requirements 

 Fully Implemented EMS 

 Charters: Negotiated terms and conditions for multiple parties. 

Benefits Overview: 

Tier 1: Recognition 

 Publicity

 Logo Use 

Single Point of Contact 

Low Priority for Routine Inspections (upon EMS implementation) 

Limited Civil Immunity

Tier 2: All of the Above and: 

 Customized Participation Contracts that may include: 

 Permit and Decision Streamlining 

Customized Permit Conditions 

Negotiated Monitoring and Reporting Procedures 

Other Flexibility and Innovation Proportional to Superior Performance 

 

Program website: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/environmental/ems/index.htm

Contact

Mark McDermid mark.mcdermid@wisconsin.gov

101 S. Webster St. 608-267-3125 

P.O. Box 7921

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FORTHCOMING PROGRAMS

Mississippi Environmental Opportunity Initiative 

Performance Track MOA 

Contact: Robbie Wilbur robbie_wilbur@deq.state.ms.us

 MS DEQ 601-961-5277 

 PO Box 20305 

 Jackson, MS 39289

New Hampshire Environmental Leadership Initiative 

Contact: Bob Minicucci rminicucci@des.state.nh.us

 NH DES 603-271-2941 

 6 Hazen Drive 

 P.O. Box 95 

 Concord, NH 03302-0095

New York Environmental Leaders 

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/nyel/index.html

Expected Launch: Fall 2007 

Contact: John Vana jmvana@gw.dec.state.ny.us

 NY DEC 518-402-9469 

 625 Broadway 

 Albany, NY 11223

Washington Toxics Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP) 

Performance Track MOA 

Contact: Ken Zarker kzar461@ecy.wa.gov 

 WA Dept. of Ecology 360-407-6724 

 300 Desmond Drive 

 Olympia, WA 98503

West Virginia Environmental Excellence Program 

Contact: G.E. "Greg" Adolfson gadolfson@wvdep.org

 WV DEP 304-926-0440 

 601 57th Street, SE 

 Charleston, WV 25304
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EPA PERFORMANCE TRACK REGIONAL CONTACTS 

REGION 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) 

Jean Holbrook 

US EPA Region I 

SPP 

1 Congress Street 

Suite 1100 

Boston, MA 02114-2023 

Ph: 617-918-1816 

holbrook.jean@epa.gov

 

REGION 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI) 

Judy-Ann Mitchell

USEPA Region 2 

290 Broadway 

New York, NY 10007-1866 

Ph: 212-637-3721 

mitchell.judy-ann@epa.gov

 

REGION 3 (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV) 

Marie Holman

MC 3EA40 

USEPA Region 3 

Office of Environmental Innovation 

1650 Arch St 

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 

Ph: 215-814-5463 

holman.marie@epa.gov

 

REGION 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)

Reginald Barrino

USEPA Region 4 

61 Forsyth Street, S.W. 

Atlanta, GA 30303-8960 

Ph: 404-562-9635 

barrino.reginald@epa.gov 

REGION 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI) 

Mark Messersmith

MC E-19J 

USEPA Region 5 

Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance 

77 West Jackson Boulevard 

Chicago, IL 60604-3507 

Ph: 312-353-2154 

messersmith.mark@epa.gov 

REGION 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) 

Craig Weeks

MC 6EN-X 

USEPA Region 6 

Compliance Assurance and Enforcement Division 

1445 Ross Ave 

Suite 1200 

Dallas, TX 75202-2733 

Ph: 214-665-7505 

weeks.craig@epa.gov

REGION 7 (IA, KS, MO, NE) 

Ruben McCullers

MC - ARTDSWPP 

USEPA Region 7 

Solid Waste & Pollution Prevention Branch/Air, RCRA & 

Toxics Division 

901 North Fifth Street 

Kansas City, KS 66101 

Ph: 913-551-7455 

mccullers.ruben@epa.gov 

 

REGION 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY) 

Mary A. Byrne

Environmental Business Liaison 

US EPA, Region 8 

999 18th Street, Suite 300 

8P-R 

Denver, CO 80202 

Ph: 303-312-6491 

byrne.mary@epa.gov

 

REGION 9 (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, GU) 

Andre Villasenor

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- L.A. Field Office, 

Suite #502 

Pasadena, CA 91106 

Ph: 213-244-1813 

villasenor.andre@epa.gov

Tom Kelly

U.S. EPA Region 9 

Environmental Stewardship Team (CED-1) 

U.S. EPA Region 9 

75 Hawthorne Street 

San Francisco, CA 94105 

Ph: 415-972-3856 

kelly.thomasp@epa.gov

REGION 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) 

Bill Glasser

USEPA Region 10 

Office of Environmental Management & Information 

1200 Sixth St. 

Seattle, WA 98101 

Ph: 206-553-7215 

glasser.william@epa.gov

Marcia L. Colvin

EPA Region 10 (OMP-146) 

Office of Management Programs 

1200 Sixth Ave. 

Seattle, WA 98101 

206-553-6907 

colvin.marcia@epa.gov