1. RETAP Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program
Michigan Small Manufacturers
Source Reduction Project
(EPA Pollution Prevention Grant NP-00E01561)
Enhanced Assessment Tools
Practice Presentations
David Herb
LARA RETAP Manager
Michigan Agency for Energy

2. Particular emphasis on in-plant hazardous waste pollution prevention
RETAP Legal Mandate
Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act
Act 451 of 1994 (as amended)
Provide on-site pollution prevention technical assistance:
Source Reduction (42 USC 13102)
Conservation or increased efficiency in the use of energy, water, or other materials
Onsite or off-site reuse and recycling (Michigan only)
Particular emphasis on in-plant hazardous waste pollution prevention

3. RETAP Legal Mandate Source Reduction: (42 USC 13102)
Any practice which reduces the amount of any hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant entering any waste stream or otherwise released into the environment (including fugitive emissions) prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal

4. RETAP Program Challenges
Funding:
Pursue Grants, Document Outcomes, Enhance Services
Source Reduction (DEQ Priority):
Hazardous, Toxic, Other Regulated Wastes
Increasing Complexity of Processes & Operations:
Low hanging fruit significantly changed since 1990
Adoption of Continual Improvement Programs:
Lean, EMS, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, etc.
Competing Assistance / Assessment Programs
IAC, CEC, Eco-Center, Utility Programs, etc.

5. U.S. EPA P2 Grant Request for Proposal
January 2013
Provide P2 technical assistance to achieve measureable reductions in toxic / hazardous materials, water usage, GHG emissions, and costs by businesses:
Assistance with Source Reduction Planning
Provide Tools and Training
Target Manufacturing Industries
** Projects must not focus on reducing non-hazardous materials **
Required Outcome Reporting:
Pounds of Hazardous materials reduced
Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalent reduced
Gallons of Water Saved
Dollars Saved Through P2 efforts

6. U.S. EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Grant Award
October 2013 – March 2017
Provide P2 technical assistance to achieve measureable reductions in toxic / hazardous materials, water usage, GHG emissions, and costs by businesses:
Assistance with Source Reduction Planning
Provide Tools and Training
Target Manufacturing Industries
** Projects must not focus on reducing non-hazardous materials **
Required Outcome Reporting:
Pounds of Hazardous materials reduced
Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalent reduced
Gallons of Water Saved
Dollars Saved Through P2 efforts

7. Free Confidential Non-Regulatory No Obligations Objective
Onsite Pollution Prevention & Energy Conservation Assessments Conducted by Teams of Retired Engineers
Free
Confidential
Non-Regulatory
No Obligations
Objective

8. RETAP Assessments Identify Pollution Prevention Opportunities:
Reduce Energy Usage
Eliminate Waste Generation
Reuse & Recycle Wastes
Green Alternatives
Material & Water Usages
Increase Process Efficiency
Reduce Risks & Liability
Identity Cost Savings
Target Company’s Priorities

9. RETAP Minimum Requirements
Own Facility or Responsible for Building Improvements
Significant Daily Use / Onsite Activities
Ongoing Operations Scheduled
$15,000 Annual Energy Bills
Provide Utility, Water & Waste Bills
Staff to Answer Questions During Onsite Assessment
Agreeable to two brief Annual Follow-up Surveys
Sign Indemnification Agreement
500 or Fewer Full-Time Employees in Michigan (Businesses Only)

10. RETAP
Initiated in 1994
Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act
(NREPA), 1994 P.A. 452, Part 145
Over 1900 assessments completed
120 assessments per year (max)
50 retired professionals
30 or more years professional experience each
Over 2000 Years of Professional Experience

11. RETAP Engineers 1 Lawyer
27 Degreed Disciplines (15 Engineering Fields)
22 Advanced Degrees (includes 3 PhDs)
14 Licensed Professional Engineers
4 AEE Certified Energy Auditors
2 Certified Farm Energy
Auditors
11 Other Certifications
1 Lawyer

12. RETAP Achievements 1/01/14 – 12/31/14 50 Pollution Prevention Reports
14 Energy Conservation Reports
80 Buildings
1,546 Recommendations
Business Savings Amounts
Operating Costs million dollars
Electricity Usage million kWh
Natural Gas Usage million CCF
Waste Disposal million pounds
Water Usage million gallons

13. RETAP Achievements 1/01/13 – 12/31/13 46 Pollution Prevention Reports
8 Energy Conservation Reports
85 Buildings
1,817 Recommendations
Business Savings Amounts
Operating Costs million dollars
Electricity Usage million kWh
Natural Gas Usage million CCF
Waste Disposal million pounds
Water Usage million gallons

14. RETAP Program Awards Received
International Green Apple Award
The Green Organisation
Michigan Green Leaders Award
Detroit Free Press
Most Valuable P2 Program Award
National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
Base Challenge Award
Michigan Air National Guard
Community Service Award
Michigan Park & Recreation Association

15. RETAP Fiscal Year 2015 Minimum Program Requirements
P2 Assessments > 100 Facilities
E2 Assessments > Buildings
Energy Audits > Buildings
450 Hours of Additional Assistance

16. RETAP Additional Assistance
450 Hours of Additional Assistance
Follow-up assistance to supplement assessment
Focused / specified P2 or E2 assistance need
Abbreviated assessments for very small facilities

17. How to contact RETAP or get more Info?
David Herb
(direct)
Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Foundation
(fax)