1 Environmental Knowledge and Assessment Tool (EKAT) Sustainable Management Approaches and Revitalization Tools – electronic (SMARTe) Technical Assistance to Brownfields EZ grant applications (TAB EZ)

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3 Background Vision – develop a Web-based software tool to provide environmental management and regulatory compliance guidance Funding agency – United States Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia Development has been a collaborative effort – M2 Technologies, Inc. – military perspective – Kansas State University – environmental content – CABEM Technologies, Inc. – software development

4 Future Development EKAT maintenance is ongoing – Update databases annually – Update links quarterly Versions for other clients – Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center – Development for others is envisioned Flexible modular design

5 Program Features Designed for use by people with little or no environmental background, as well as for environmental professionals Includes features for project management, research, and reporting in a collaborative environment Powerful search engine

6 Assessment tools include: –PESHE (Programmatic Environmental, Safety and Health Evaluation) report generator –NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) decision tree –EmisCalc (Emissions Calculator) –Environmental screenings –Solvent screenings –TECCA (Tool for Estimating Chemical Concentrations in Air) –TRACI (Tool for the Reduction and Assessment of Chemical and other environmental Impacts) –Systems assessment –ESOH (Environmental Safety and Occupational Health) compliance tool

7 PESHE Required by DOD Report generator and templates Incorporates other EKAT assessment results

8 NEPA Decision Tree The NEPA assessment tool assists users in meeting federally- mandated requirements

9 Environmental and Solvent Screenings Screen chemicals against environmental compliance and key health and safety regulations Evaluate chemical solvents for air and hazardous waste compliance in seven states

10 TECCA Estimate the average concentration in air when a liquid chemical is released or spilled in an enclosed space TRACI Evaluate the environmental impact of chemical emissions over the multiple stages of a product’s life Calculates air emissions associated with process activities, using EPA-approved air pollution factors EmisCalc – Emissions Calculator

11 ESOH compliance tool Worksheets to evaluate pertinent environmental, safety, and occupational hazards

12 Systems Assessment Evaluate systems for mitigation of environmental risks Prototype includes a vehicle and a computer

13 General EKAT tutorials Air emissions training NEPA process training

14 Guides users to applicable sections of EKAT –Reporting and regulatory requirements –How to handle waste –Calculating air emissions –What to do in case of a spill –General chemical information –And more…

15 Tools Quick access to EKAT tools, as well as particularly useful tools external to EKAT Tools –Conversions (for units of measure) –Environmental and Solvent Screenings –External Tools: TOXNET Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange Periodic Table of the Elements

16 Environmental resources for the EKAT user –Information Resources –Research Guides –Synonym and Chemical Abstracts Service number information –Material Safety Data Sheet information –Links to DoD and other Internet resources Research

17 Allows EKAT users to hold threaded discussions, share documents, and view public projects –Public Project List –Discussion Board –Public Documents Public Forum

18 Environmental Screening for TICs and TIMs Component CAS NumberChemicalCategoryResults High Hazard AmmoniaCWAAmmonia ( ) - a hazardous substance listed under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The reportable quantity (RQ) is 100 pounds (45.4 kg). CERCLAAmmonia ( ) -...The reportable quantity (RQ) is 100 pounds (45.4 kg). CAAAmmonia ( ) - a listed toxic or flammable substance regulated by Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). … NIOSH… recommended exposure limit (REL) for worker exposure to this material in air. The REL is TWA 25 ppm (18 mg/m3 ) ST 35 ppm (27 mg/m3 )…. OSHA... an acute toxin…. EPCRA...an extremely hazardous substance (EHS)…

19 Environmental Screening for TICs and TIMs ComponentCAS NumberChemicalCategoryResults Low Hazard Chlorine pentafluoride SDWAChlorine pentafluoride ( ) belongs to the group of chemicals, Fluoride Compounds, which are listed potential drinking water contaminants under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) for drinking water is 4.0 (as Fluoride) mg/L. The enforceable maximum contaminant level (MCL) for drinking water is 4.0 (as Fluoride) mg/L. [ref. 40CFR141]

20 Technical Summary Hosted internally (intranet) or by a hosting provider (Internet) Based on the Microsoft.net Framework Version 1.1, programmed using C#, database is SQL Server 2000 The custom-built user interface (UI) technology for EKAT is based on ASP.net

21 To Use EKAT Register for EKAT at – We appreciate your comments and feedback

22 EKAT Contact Information Terrie Boguski Center for Hazardous Substance Research; Kansas State University phone:

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24 Background U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) and the Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC) collaborated to facilitate revitalization of potentially contaminated sites (e.g., brownfields) SMARTe is one of the products of this collaboration

25 Future Development SMARTe is funded through 2008 –Updates and maintenance of existing content and tools EPA is looking for partners to continue SMARTe development –Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) –Go to booth #1419 for more information

26 Program Features SMARTe –Provides information on the revitalization process –Leads the user through the revitalization process Use “My Project” to work together in a project “team room” and evaluate different reuse options –Contains a toolbox to analyze and solve revitalization issues –Provides a search engine for information, tools, and best practices

27 Strategies for Revitalization

28 Sustainable Redevelopment

29 Community Involvement Tools

30 SMARTe Contact Information Ann Vega USEPA Brownfields Research Program Manager phone:

31 ONLINE TOOL DEVELOPED TO SIMPLIFY THE EPA BROWNFIELDS GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS TAB EZ

32 Background Developed by Purdue University and the Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center (MHSRC)Developed by Purdue University and the Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center (MHSRC) The MHSRC is no longer fundedThe MHSRC is no longer funded Code was given to Center for Hazardous Substance Research at Kansas State UniversityCode was given to Center for Hazardous Substance Research at Kansas State University

33 Future Development TAB EZ will be updated with EPA TAB grant funds – We plan to update and make TAB EZ available for the next EPA brownfields grant competition

34 Program Features TAB EZ –Online tool developed to increase local governments/communities access to EPA Brownfield assessment grants –Levels playing field for small/ rural communities, disadvantaged cities and towns, and not-for-profits –Integrates brownfields education and support for all stakeholders

35 TAB EZ – will have a new look

36 TAB EZ Contact Information Sabine Martin Center for Hazardous Substance Research; Kansas State University phone: