Examples of innovative technologies include bioremediation, soil venting, and land farming. To spread the word on these technologies, EPA chairs the Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable, a working group of senior officials from federal agencies involved in the development and use of innovative technologies. Since its inception six years ago, the Roundtable has served as an excellent platform for inter-agency cooperation to advance innovation. Them Experience has shown that cleanups improve at Federal facilities when local stakeholders share information and become involved in environmental decision-making. An electronic calendar lists upcoming meetings and conferences.
All parties are welcome to add relevant events to the calendar.
During the coming year, EPA is supporting workshops nationwide which will educate communities about their role in the Federal facilities cleanup process. These workshops will provide a means for implementing the recommendations of the Federal Facilities Environmental Restoration Dialogue Committee, an EPA-sponsored advisory committee composed of 50 members representing diverse viewpoints. To promote environmental justice, EPA works to ensure that low-income and minority communities have every opportunity for public participation. For example, EPA supports Citizens for Environmental Justice. This organization is designing and implementing strategies that enhance partnerships between affected communities, governments, environmental organizations, historically black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, and Hispanic institutions.