P 2 Program Update and Opportunities Tanya Mottley

P 2 Program Update and Opportunities Tanya Mottley Pollution Prevention Division March 17, 2010

Briefing Outline p Updates p Underlying Concerns p P 2 Strengths p P 2 Opportunities p Growing Areas of Demand p Key Strategies 2

Updates p Administrator Jackson’s 7 Priorities – Jan 2010 n n n n Taking Action on Climate Change Improving Air Quality Assuring the Safety of Chemicals Cleaning Up Our Communities Protecting America’s Waters Expanding the Conversation on Environmentalism and Working for Environmental Justice Building Strong State and Tribal Partnerships 3

Updates p 2010 -2014 P 2 Strategic Plan n p Steve Owens, AA for OPPTS n n p Finalized in February 2010; posted on the Web 5 goals; 5 sector strategies to guide program Raises awareness of P 2 opportunities Enthusiastic about P 2 Effective April 2010, OPPTS is becoming OCSPP (Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) 20 th anniversary of the PPA in 2010 n n OPPTS is planning activities to celebrate and elevate P 2 Events likely to occur on/around P 2 week in September 4

Underlying Concerns p “Voluntary programs”. . . n n n Being used inappropriately where mandatory regulation necessary Diverting resources from “core” work Not authorized Not producing environmental results Not well-managed p P 2≠voluntary; P 2=statutorily based p 2011 P 2 Budget n n FTE cut = 9. 4 (HQ only) $ decrease = - $1, 609 K (HQ only; $804 K for Df. E; $805 K for Green Chemistry ) 5

P 2 Strengths p Solid set of core programs advancing P 2 nationally n p Measures are in place to assess progress n n p 8 national P 2 centers of results New MMTC 02 e FY 09 reporting measure P 2 calculators (i. e. , cost and GHG) rolled out in 2009 Demonstrated results n n P 2 Program rated 3 rd highest among EPA Programs in OMB’s PART EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) recently described the P 2 programs as “among the most forward-looking and important programs of the EPA. ” 6

P 2 Centers of Results Green Chemistry p Green Engineering p Design for the Environment p Regional Activities p Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange Environmentally Network (P 2 Rx) Preferable Purchasing (EPP) p Green Suppliers Network/ E 3 $ BUY GREEN p Environmentally Preferable Purchasing p Partnership for Sustainable Healthcare p 7

Maintaining P 2 Progress p Merge environmental considerations with economic growth considerations to achieve sustainability n p Strategic thinking and maximizing results are essential to maintaining an updated and relevant P 2 program n p “sustainability” is more than “survivability” P 2 Strategic Plan opportunities Communication and collaboration are at the core of our success n Partnerships and P 2 integration 8

P 2 Opportunities p P 2 Policy Statement n p Updating the 1993 P 2 policy statement to reenergize P 2 in the Agency and articulate its connection to sustainability P 2 Integration n 2009 P 2 Integration report included short and long-term recommendations Considering in the context of P 2 Strategic Plan Exploring new opportunities to enhance P 2 integration 9

Growing Areas of Demand E 3 Initiatives – several states showing interest to start pilots p Standards –growing consumer interest in product standards and criteria to help make “green” choices p Greening the Federal Government p n n EO 13514; issued October 8, 2009 EPA interested in establishing greener practices (e. g. , travel, meetings) 10

Key Strategies p p p Leverage P 2 opportunities with OPPT programs, EPA offices and other federal agencies. Promote the development of voluntary consensus standards to advance P 2 practices. Strengthen state and local infrastructure by providing resources ($ and technical) for state TAPs. Identify alternatives to chemicals of concern such as diisocyanates, phthalates, BPA, etc. Integrate P 2 approaches into OPPT’s chemical action plans Work with federal partners to create and promote “greener jobs” – e. g. , the auto industry, building 11 retrofits, chemical engineering.

Key Strategies p Respond effectively to these changes n p Think and act proactively n n p Leverage resources where possible Focus on a few things to do well Enhance communication and collaboration n n p Movement to green economy = more P 2 opportunities Jan 20, 2009 Memo from President Obama on Transparency and Open Government should be transparent, participatory and collaborative Strengthen P 2 to contribute to a sustainable society n Take advantage of opportunities with potential to make the greatest impact 12