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Compressed Natural Gas Fuel System Inspector Training and Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Operation and Maintenance Training
NGVi is providing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station Training and CNG Fuel System Inspector Training. NGVi will be offering the following courses at the Energy Resource Center in Downey, California.
- November 18-19: CNG Fueling Station Operation & Maintenance Training
This two-day course provides complete, in-depth instruction on proven, "best practices" for natural gas fueling station operation and maintenance. This course will help maintenance technicians improve safety procedures and provide methods that will save time and money when maintaining natural gas fueling station equipment. It is for station maintenance personnel who need to develop and implement effective routine maintenance and safety plans. Attendees receive a certificate of course completion, upon getting at least 70 percent correct on the course exam. Registration fee: $695 through October 17 and $795 after that date.
- November 20-21: CNG Fuel System Inspector Training
Formerly called the NGV Fuel Storage Cylinder Inspection Training, this two-day course focuses on teaching the proper techniques for inspecting on-board compressed natural gas fueling systems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that on-board vehicle CNG fuel storage cylinders, manufactured after March of 1995, should be visually inspected every three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Participants will learn the proper methods to use to insure vehicle fuel storage safety and integrity. The training includes hands-on inspection of vehicle fuel cylinders. Registration fee: $695 through October 17 and $795 after that date. At the end of the Cylinder Inspection Course, attendeess may choose to take the CSA Certification exam for a fee of $375.
Leo Thomason, Executive Director of NGVi, will deliver the training. Leo has over 20 years of direct natural gas industry experience. His courses are known for being practical, loaded with information that can be applied, and for a style that de-mystifies complex technologies. Over 10,000 fleet professionals have attended Leo's training courses, giving them the highest possible ratings.
The training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at the Energy Resource Center, 9240 East Firestone Blvd, Downey, California.
Downey, California
November 18-21, 2008
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2009 Society of Automotive Engineers Government/Industry Meeting
Mark your calendars, 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Government/Industry Meeting will be held on February 3-6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The 2009 SAE Government/Industry Meeting brings together the leading technical authorities from government, industry and academia to explore the regulation, legislation and technical issues impacting the future, including energy conservation, the environment, and safety. The cutting-edge technical program will feature presentations by top policymakers representing government organizations, technical experts from leading research organizations, and executives and engineers from throughout the industry. It's a vital, policy-shaping event you can't afford to miss.
Washington, D.C.
February 3-6, 2009
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National Air Quality Conferences
Mark your calendars, 2009 National Air Quality Conferences will be held on March 2-5, 2009 in Addison Texas at the Intercontinental Dallas Hotel. Air quality professionals from federal, state, local and tribal air pollution organizations, metropolitan and regional planning organizations, environmental and research organizations, and industry representatives are encouraged to participate to learn the latest information on air quality forecasting and mapping, ambient air monitoring, air quality and your health, and innovative outreach programs.
This year, the conferences will feature optional sessions on Monday, including air quality forecasting training, a session on communications skills, and a workshop on ambient air monitoring. The general program will begin on Tuesday with an opening plenary session, followed by two days of focused breakout sessions; exhibits; and a poster session. Wednesday afternoon will feature a plenary session, and the conference will adjourn early afternoon Thursday. Optional field trips are being planned for Thursday afternoon. Come share your experiences and knowledge, network with colleagues, and learn about new and innovative projects at our exhibits and poster area.
The online conference registration page will also be available at www.airnow.gov in early December.
Addison, Texas
March 2-5, 2009
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Alternative Fuels and Vehicles National Conference and Expo 2009
Mark your calendars for the Alternative Fuels and Vehicles National Conference and Expo 2009, scheduled for April 19-22, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. This fuel and technology neutral Conference brings industry experts, transportation leaders and policy makers together to help fleets sort through which fuels and vehicles make the most sense for them.
AF&V 2009 showcases non-petroleum options including natural gas, ethanol, biodiesel, propane, electricity, and hydrogen, and their companion vehicles. The conference embraces advanced technologies that result in fuel efficiency, petroleum displacement and emissions improvements. Included in the areas of interest are hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid technologies; blends, including hydrogen; fuel cells; and, idle-reduction devices. All of these are featured as part of the diverse program, Expo Hall and Ride-n-Drive.
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April 19-20, 2009 |
| Recurring Events |
Alternative Fuel Vehicles Institute -- Webinars
Beginning in September, the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) will kick off a new webinar series on retrofits that will discuss air quality benefits, technology solutions, and funding sources. Visit www.dieselforum.org/webinars for more details on dates, times and to register. To learn more about the enormous environmental benefits of diesel retrofit and reducing emissions from the existing diesel fleet in DTF's online Retrofit Toolkit.
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Diesel Technology Forum -- Webinars
Beginning in September, the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) will kick off a new webinar series on retrofit that will discuss air quality benefits, technology solutions, and funding sources. Check back here and at www.dieselforum.org for more details coming soon on dates, times and how to register. In the meantime, learn more about the enormous environmental benefits of diesel retrofit and reducing emissions from the existing diesel fleet in DTF's online Retrofit Toolkit.
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| Past Events |
| November 2008 |
November 12-14, 2008
Course on Ultrafine Diesel Particles and Retrofit Technologies for Diesel Engines
Diamond Bar, California |
| October 2008 |
October 14-16, 2008
Hybrid Truck Users Forum 2008 National Conference
South Bend, IN |
| September 2008 |
September 23, 2008
Fuel-Saving Truck Technology and Maintenance Programs -- Webcast
September 17-18, 2008
Faster Freight, Cleaner Air Conference
Seattle, WA
September 17-19, 2008
2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Energy and Sustainability Conference
Richmond, VA |
| August 2008 |
August 13-15, 2008
Northern Transportation and Air Quality Summit
Baltimore, MD
August 4-7, 2008
DOE Diesel Engine-Efficiency and Emission Research Conference
Dearborn, MI |
| July 2008 |
July 8-10, 2008
Faster Freight - Cleaner Air Conference
New York, NY |
| November 2007 |
Thursday, November 1
Mid Atlantic Clean Ports Workshop
Philadelphia, PA |
| September 2007 |
September 12, 2007
Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative
Roundtable Discussion and Partners Meeting
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Agenda
Summary
MDC Reorganization
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| August 2007 |
August 18, 2007
Free Asthma Fair
Saturday, August 18, 2007 ~
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
United Communities Houston Center
8 St. & Snyder Ave.
RSVP and visit http://www.cleanair.org/Air/asthmafair.html
For more information please contact Katie Edwards, 215.567.4004 ext., 107 or kedwards@cleanair.org
Free Asthma Screenings
Nutrition, Allergies, and Asthma
Indoor Air Quality Information
Yoga for Asthma Management
Door Prizes!!
Sponsored by:
Clean Air Council
United Communities Southeast Philadelphia
Participating Organizations:
Philadelphia Allies Against Asthma
Philadelphia Air Management Services
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
United States EPA Mid-Atlantic Region
August 15, 2007
North Carolina Biodiesel Quality Education Series
August 15, 2007
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
BioNetwork BioEd Center-Gaston College - Dallas, NC
August 13-15, 2007
Diesel Engine Emission Reduction Conference 2007
Detroit, MI
The 13th Diesel Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference will be held on August 12-16, 2007, in Detroit, Michigan. For more than a decade, the DEER Conference has been the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) primary mechanism for the public exchange of state-of-the-art clean diesel research and development (R&D).
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| April 2007 |
April 25, 2007
Mark your calendar and sign up today for this free webcast, sponsored by the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi).
The combination of projected $4.00 per gallon fuel costs this summer and the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change have all signs pointing to ongoing interest in alternative fuels and vehicles as economic and environmental transportation solutions. We heard fleet attendees at our recent Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo in Anaheim tell us that they need regular, reliable information on alternative transportation options throughout the year and we have what you need. Before the calendar even turns over to May, we want to continue to provide you with the timely information you need to make purchasing decisions.
Feel free to forward this information to colleagues who may benefit by joining you for this informative learning opportunity. Here are the basics you need to get started:
Fleet Solutions: A Primer on Green Fuels, Vehicles and Technologies
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
10:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)
Registration is FREE! However, you must register to participate and registration is limited to the first 250 people.
For more information on the AFVi, go to our website at www.afvi.org
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April 23-24, 2007
Workshop on Innovative Funding for Clean Diesel Initiatives
Philadelphia, PA
Northeast Diesel Collaborative (NEDC), Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative (MDC), and the
U.S. EPA
The workshop was designed to provide information on the National Clean Diesel Campaign and on funding opportunities that support both public and private efforts to implement clean diesel strategies and fuel savings. The workshop provided information on innovative funding strategies, Federal Highway funding, and provided instruction on how to prepare better grant applications and project proposals.
Presentations are now available online. A copy of the final agenda is also available.
If you have any specific questions concerning the workshop, please use the contact information listed below.
Halida Hatic, Region I
(Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and 9 Tribal Nations)
Melanie Zeman, Region II
(New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and 7 Tribal Nations)
Bill Jones, EPA Region III
(Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia)
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| December 2006 |
December 20, 2006 1-2:30
“Talking Freight” Seminar Series: Industry Performance
Metrics
Hear how the freight industry performance planning process (selection of metrics and
goals) is influenced by the transportation system.
Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Freight Management and Operations and the Office of Planning host.
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| November 2006 |
November 8-9, 2006 -- RESCHEDULED for April 23-24, 2007
Workshop on Innovative Funding for Clean Diesel Initiatives
Albany, NY,
Northeast Diesel Collaborative (NEDC), Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative (MDC), and the
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November 12-13, 2006
Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)
Hot Springs, VA , Nov
VACo holds its Annual Conference in November. It features a keynote speaker, exhibit hall, workshops and sessions on topics of interest for county officials. In 2006, we'll meet at The Homestead Hotel on Nov. 12-14. The hotel reservation form is now available! Online conference registration is now available!
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November 15, 2006 1-2:30
“Talking Freight” Seminar Series: Urban Goods
Movement
Hear how various regions facilitate urban goods movements. Case studies will be presented at this seminar.
Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Freight Management and Operations and the Office of Planning host.
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| October 2006 |
October 3-4, 2006
National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) Mid Atlantic Conference
Hot Springs, VA
Conference Brochure
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October 17-19, 2006
Energy Virginia Conference
Lexington, VA
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October 18, 2006 1-2:30
“Talking Freight” Seminar Series: Planning for Hazardous Materials
Moving hazardous materials along the transportation system requires a significant amount of planning. Learn what planners need to know about HAZMAT, as well as requirements placed
on shippers and carriers.
Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Freight Management and Operations and the Office of Planning host.
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| September 2006 |
September 6-7, 2006
PWIA-SWANA 9th Annual Fall Conference
State College, PA
Conference Brochure
The SWANA Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter fosters cooperation among solid waste professionals and provides educational opportunities to enhance members' knowledge and expertise in the solid waste management field. The chapter sponsors a variety of activities and programs to share pertinent information and to provide continuing education opportunities serving members interests.
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September 13-14, 2006
Virginia Industry Environmental Conference
Richmond, VA
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September 13-15, 2006
Southwest Virginia Solid Waste Management Association (SVSWMA) 22 Annual Conference
Bristol, VA
Founded in 1977, the Southwest Virginia Solid Waste Management Association (SVSWMA) has a membership of over 300 county officials, engineers, landfill managers and operators, consultants, regulators, vendors and other solid waste professionals. Although the Association's roots began in Southwest Virginia, it has spread its influence throughout the U.S., claiming members in Tennessee, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and California.
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September 20, 2006 1-2:30
“Talking Freight” Seminar Series: Freight Financing
Find out about financing mechanisms that are available for freight projects and hear two case studies detailing the use of these mechanisms.
Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Freight Management and Operations and the Office of Planning host.
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| August 2006 |
August 21-22, 2006
Diesel Emissions Calculation Workshop
The purpose of the two day meeting was to provide training on how to calculate emission reduction benefits from various diesel reduction efforts and will include a discussion on how to use reductions for credit in the conformity and SIP processes.
Event Materials and Presentations
- Diesel Emission Calculation Workshop Agenda
- Summary of the MDC Diesel Emissions Workshop
- Snapshot of the Regional Inventory, Bill Gillespie (MARAMA)
- Diesel Emissions, Toxics, and Health Implications, Maria Costantini (Health Effects Institute)
- Diesel Emissions Calculations -- Overview, Bill Gillespie (MARAMA)
- Guidance for Quantifying and Using Emission Reductions, Kelly Sheckler (EPA, Region3)
- Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) and Other Freight Efforts -- How do we Quantify Benefits, Kevin Black (FHWA)
- TSE and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), Howard Simons (Maryland Department of Transportation)
- The Smartway Calculator, Arleen Shulman (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection)
- Opportunities for Quantifying Retrofit Emission Reductions for SIPs and Conformity, Gary Dolce (EPA, OTAQ)
- NMIM - What is it, What it can do, and What the Inputs are, Gary Dolce (EPA OTAQ)
- Case Studies/Exercises (Fleet Specific & Fleet Wide Examples), Gary Dolce (EPA OTAQ)
- NMIM Trouble Shooting List
- Efforts to Develop a Voluntary Diesel Emission Reduction Calculation Tool,
Carol Febbo (EPA Region 3)
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August 22, 2006
Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative Steering Committee Meeting
The purpose of this meeting was to provide the MDC Steering Committee an update on the recent activities of the Collaborative and sector workgroups.
Event Materials and Presentations
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August 16, 2006 1-2:30
“Talking Freight” Seminar Series: Improving Border Efficiency
Hear about programs, initiatives, and legislation aimed at improving the efficiency of goods movement across our borders.
Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Freight Management and Operations and the Office of Planning host.
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August 16-19, 2006
Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) Summer Event
Please see the link above for details about the event.
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| July 2006 |
July 19, 2006 1-2:30
“Talking Freight” Seminar Series: Truck Parking Issues
Hear about truck parking regulations and Programs
Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Freight Management and Operations and the Office of Planning host.
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| June 2006 |
June 29-30, 2006
Grant Writing USA Workshop
DATE: June 29-30, 2006
TIME: 9:00am-4:00pm
LOCATION: Baltimore Metropolitan Council
CONTACT: Cathy Rittenhouse
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June 22, 2006
Cleaning Up School Bus Emissions: Will FY ‘07 Appropriations Meet the Challenge?new
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Environmental and Energy Study Institute -- Briefing
Contact: Shefali Ranganathan
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Washington, DC
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June 15, 2006
ADVANCING THE CHOICE FLEET SEMINAR
Metropolitan Washington Alternative Fuels Clean Cities Partnership
9:15 am – 1:00 pm
Draft Agenda
Contact: Leah Boggs
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May 10, 2006
Mid-Atlantic Clean Ports
May 10, 2006
Presentations Now Available
Media Advisory
Contact: Sean Jacobs, Clean Air Council
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| May 2006 |
May 7-9, 2006
Spring Leadership Forum
Leading the Revolution in Capital Projects Delivery
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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May 2, 2006
Tools for Cleaning Up Illinois Diesel: Technology, Funding and Collaboration -- Workshop |
| March 2006 |
March 10, 2006
Philadelphia CMAQ Conference
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| February 2006 |
February 28, 2006
Mid Atlantic Diesel Collaborative Kickoff Materials
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