81. FEMA: Region VI - Enivronmental Site - Regional Environmental Officer Responsibi identify training needs and help provide training opportunities for regional, DFO, and state staff working with environmental issues, to include training for http://www.fema.gov/regions/vi/env/reo_responsibilities.shtm

Hazards Assistance Flood Maps NPSC ... Region VI Environmental Site Search FEMA FEMA Region VI About Region VI Region VI News Releases Disaster History ... Success Stories Federal Regional Center 800 N. Loop 288 Denton, Texas 76209 Regional Environmental Officer Responsibilities Each REO is responsible for making environmental findings, overseeing environmental documentation and records, and evaluating how the program areas are making environmental determinations. The intent is to expedite projects and accomplish the environmental responsibilities more quickly, enabling FEMA to help our states and applicants make better, timely decisions. The process must be collaborative with the state and applicants throughout project implementation, particularly early in the project, to minimize project delays. The REO is responsible to: manage the environmental review of FEMA activities in the region; provide counsel to the Regional Director and senior regional management on environmental concerns in decision making for Federal actions; implement agency policies and procedures to guide regional personnel and contractors in accomplishing the environmental analysis needed to provide due consideration of environmental consequences in program and project decision making and to comply with the requirements of statutes and executive orders;

82. Regional Cooperation And Environmental Issues In Northeast Asia In Part One, they describe briefly some of the major transfrontier or regional environmental issues in Northeast Asia that represent a menu of opportunities http://repositories.cdlib.org/igcc/PP/PP05/

Regional Cooperation and Environmental Issues in Northeast Asia Peter Hayes, Nautilus Institute Lyuba Zarsky, Nautilus Institute Download the Paper (735 K, PDF file) - October 1, 1993 Tell a colleague about it. Printing Tips : Select 'print as image' in the Acrobat print dialog if you have trouble printing. ABSTRACT: Hayes and Zarsky describe the rapidly emerging agenda for regional collaboration on environmental issues in Northeast Asia. In Part One, they describe briefly some of the major transfrontier or regional environmental issues in Northeast Asia that represent a menu of opportunities for cooperation (and potential conflict) between states. These issues include transfrontier air pollution (acid rain only), marine pollution (radionuclides and oil only), migratory species (fish only), and trade-environment linkages related to increasing regional economic integration. Part Two examines the emerging and somewhat overlapping regional environmental management regimes. These include UNEP’s Northwest Pacific Action Plan or NOWPAP, the IOC WESTPAC, the ESCAP/UNDP Northeast Asian Environment Program, and the UNDP Subregional Technical Cooperation and Development Program. SUGGESTED CITATION: Hayes, Peter and Zarsky, Lyuba, "Regional Cooperation and Environmental Issues in Northeast Asia" (October 1, 1993).

83. Global Environmental Issues And Drugs lifestyles at the national, regional, corporate, and an international approach to global environmental problems. taking decisions on major issues contained in http://www.mofa.go.jp/policy/un/pamph2000/global.html

Global Environmental Issues and Drugs The Kyoto Conference on Climate Change (COP 3) was held in Japan, in December 1997. The 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment brought global environmental problems to the attention of the world. The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) duly adopted the Rio Declaration and Agenda 21. In June 1997, a Special Session of the UN General Assembly on Environment and Development (UNGASS) adopted the Further Implementation of Agenda 21. Recognizing the global environment issue as one of the top priorities in its foreign policy, Japan is actively tackling global environmental issues through both multilateral conferences and bilateral environmental policy consultations. Japan's Basic Understanding of Global Environmental Issues Japan has made global environmental issues a top priority in its foreign policy. Japan is contributing to this area by making the best use of its extensive experience and up-to-date technology. Environmental issues are inextricably linked with economic and social development. It is sometimes said that developing countries are pursuing development rather than protection of the environment. Developing countries sometimes argue that the root cause of environmental problems lies in the economic activities of developed countries. These countries sometimes insist that developed countries should take the responsibility of providing financial aid and making technology transfers to developing countries.

84. SEMCOG Advisory Councils environmental Policy Advisory Council (EPAC) Meets on the second Wednesday of Assists in identifying and responding to regional issues involving the quality of http://www.semcog.org/AboutUs/Overview/AdvisoryCouncils.htm

home about us overview advisory councils About Us Overview Departments Membership ... Related Links Overview SEMCOG Advisory Councils and Committees Meets as needed to review, amend, and/or adopt organizational policy. Reports to the General Assembly. Meets on the first or second Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m., approximately eight times per year. Identifies and responds to regional housing, land use, and community and economic development issues, including commercial revitalization, rehabilitation of older areas, development incentives, and affordable housing. Reports to the Executive Committee. Task Force Manufactured Housing Data Center Advisory Council (DAC) Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m., approximately four times per year. Monitors regional development trends and population characteristics; reviews and makes recommendations on Regional Development Forecast computer models; makes decisions on presentation and distribution of data including the annual development monitoring program and U.S. Census information. Reports to the Executive Committee. Task Forces Regional Development Forecast Subcommittee Geographic Information Systems Coordination Committee Education Advisory Council (EAC) Meets on the third Wednesday of the month, 12:00 p.m., approximately six times per year. Provides for merging of governmental, education, public agency, citizen, and other public and private interests. Reports to the Executive Committee.

85. SEMCOG Environment work to support local environmental planning initiatives, such as watershed management. Environment staff identify and respond to regional issues involving the http://www.semcog.org/RegPlan/Environment/

home regional planning environment Find out about SEMCOG's water quality publications. Information about the Emerald Ash Borer Find out about the Federal Phase II Storm Water Regulations Regional ... Land Use Environment SEMCOG's Environmental Program Area is involved in a wide range of issues involving: water quality, air quality, solid waste, and land use. Staff represent the region in several decision making forums that include the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Michigan Legislature, and numerous other organizations and task forces. In addition, staff work to support local environmental planning initiatives, such as watershed management. Environment staff identify and respond to regional issues involving the quality of the environment and related legislative issues. Environmental policies of SEMCOG are geared towards supporting: orderly development

86. REC: Paper Series, Number 3 Understanding environmental issues in Central and Eastern Europe. Published by the regional environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe, 2000 Szentendre http://www.rec.org/REC/Publications/PaperSeries/Paper3/cover.html

Understanding Environmental Issues in Central and Eastern Europe A study based on the situation of the Czech Republic By MILAN CAHA REC Paper Series, number 3 Table of Contents The Historical Perspective Present State of Environmental Awareness in the Czech Republic Understanding where we are going The opinions expressed in this book do not necessarily represent the policies or opinions of the institution with which the author is affiliated, nor of the editor or of other contributors, nor of the Regional Environmental Center. REC PUBLICATIONS PAPER SERIES * UNDERSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

87. Regional Environment Management Plan: Issues And Approaches regional environmental management plan issues and approaches (Proceedings of the Workshop on regional environmental Quality Management held on 25 November http://www.teriin.org/pub/books/remp.htm

Regional environmental management plan: issues and approaches (Proceedings of the Workshop on Regional Environmental Quality Management held on 25 November 1998 in New Delhi, India) Price : Rs 240/US $ 24 (softbound) Description Preface Contents Description Industrial development has contributed immensely to economic growth in India. In the process of development, the centre stage has been taken by rapid and tangible economic growth, unfortunately sidelining another equally important aspect of the issue - the environment. The result is that after 50 years of Independence, our industries generate massive quantities of residuals, which not only deteriorate environmental quality, but also adversely affect human health and well being. And ironically, it is increasingly becoming an economic burden. Many areas in India have already been identified as critically polluted by the Central Pollution Control Board, Government of India. It is becoming clearer and clearer that environmental planning needs to be effectively integrated with developmental planning to ensure holistic and balanced growth at all levels. This book broadly covers the various aspects of developmental planning and discusses the methodologies that are being adopted by different agencies for preparing environmental management plans for different regions. Shortcomings in currently prevalent methodologies, the difficulties envisaged while preparing such plans, and other issues including implementation and public participation have been discussed. The book also provides information on important subjects such as definition of the study region, various frameworks, modelling tools, time frames, scenarios to be developed, and implementation aspects as a part of the preparation of the development plan. The book lays special emphasis on carrying capacity based developmental plan or regional environmental management plan for specific regions in India.

88. Environmental And Natural Resource Issues of agricultural, environmental, economic, and cultural issues. agricultural conservation and environmental programs, help has conducted five regional workshops http://www.farmfoundation.org/environmental.htm

ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES O ne of the hallmarks of Farm Foundation is supporting projects which increase understanding of policy issues, options and consequences. Farm Foundation-sponsored projects in the Environmental and Natural Resource Issues priority area include: Agricultural Risks in a Water-Short World is the subject of a May 24-25 conference organized by Farm Foundation and USDA's Economic Research Service. Click here for details and registration. Space is limited by physical facilities. A new study on agricultural easement programs finds that use of this land conservation tool is most prevalent in suburban and semi-rural parts of major metropolitan areas that have been experiencing rapid population growth for years. The study was done by American Farmland Trust and the Agricultural Issues Center, University of California, in collaboration with Farm Foundation. A National View of Agricultural Easement Programs is the most in-depth and comprehensive analysis of agricultural easement programs undertaken in the United States. This report, the first in a series to be issued from the study, profiles 46 agricultural easement programs in 15 states—nearly half of all publicly funded farmland protection programs in the nation. The report, along with maps of land protected through most of the 46 programs studied, is available

89. Regional Access Issues battles at the local, state and regional levels, and BLM issues Temporary Closure for Public Lands in Fort Stanton Area of Critical environmental Concern (ACEC http://www.arra-access.com/arra/regional.html

Regional Access Issues Regional Issues Of National Interest From time to time, ARRA will focus attention on regional issues that are of interest to recreationalists throughout the country. Many groups are waging important battles at the local, state and regional levels, and it is important to recognize these efforts. ARRA welcomes information about local activities and organizations. This information will be shared with ARRA members via our website on a space available basis. PWC Allowed at Lake Meredith and Amistad National Recreation Areas (TX)! The National Park Service has announced that personal watercraft (PWC) will be allowed at Lake Meredith and Amistad National Recreation Areas in Texas. For more information click the link above. May 27, 2004 Temporary Land Closures for Special Events in Nevada The Bureau of Land Management has announced the temporary closure of public lands in Pershing, Washoe, and Humboldt counties in Nevada for two special events. For specific dates and more information, click the link above. May 25, 2004

90. CEC: Member Groups By Category/Areas Of Interest Global issues HARC The Mitchell Center International for the Solution of environmental Problems Planned Association Sierra Club – Houston regional Group. http://www.cechouston.org/resourceguide/membersmssion.html

Air Quality Animals/Plants/Endangered Species Arboretums/Nature Centers Architecture/Community Development/Urban Issues ... CEC Homepage Air Quality American Lung Association BikeHouston Electric Auto Association Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention ... Trees For Houston Animals/Plants/Endangered Species East Texas Herpetological Society Endangered Species Media Project Friends of Texas Wildlife Houston Animal Rights Team ... Vegetarian Society of Houston Arboretums/Nature Centers Armand Bayou Nature Center Friends of Hermann Park Houston Audubon Society (Nature Sanctuary) Moody Gardens ... Piney Woods Wildlife Society Architecture/Community Development/Urban Issues American Institute of Architects American Planning Association American Society of Landscape Architects Greater Houston Preservation Alliance ... Top Bayous Armand Bayou Nature Center Bayou Preservation Association Brays Bayou Association Buffalo Bayou Partnership ... White Oak Bayou Association Beautification Keep Houston Beautiful The Park People Scenic Houston Bicyclist Advocacy/Bikeways BikeHouston Houston Bicycle Club White Oak Bayou Association Business/Corporate Issues BRIDGES to Sustainability Houston Corporate Recycling Council Armand Bayou Nature Center Friends of Texas Wildlife ... Houston Zoo, Inc

91. Peninsula Community Foundation - News Releases Innovative environmental Forum Address regional issues. Local organizations join forces to improve the local bioregion; futurists http://www.pcf.org/about/pr_042203.html

Innovative Environmental Forum Address Regional Issues Local organizations join forces to improve the local bioregion; futurists, philanthropists and business leaders gather together to offer Earth Day call to action Menlo Park, CA, April 22, 2003 "This is the first major Peninsula Community Foundation initiative to focus on the environment, and we are delighted to partner with 13 exceptional nonprofits and two county offices of education in this effort to preserve our local bioregion," said Peninsula Community Foundation President Sterling Speirn. "Until now, there has been no regional initiative to connect the efforts of these organizations and extend their positive impact on our communities." The ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS FORUM aligns a core group of environmental nonprofits, the CVP and a committed group of foundations and private investors in an effort to increase the impact of environmental education across the region. The CVP will bring money and expertise to the nonprofits to increase their organizational effectiveness. The goal is to build citizen involvement in the preservation of the local environment. "By connecting donors to key opportunities in the nonprofit environmental field, we have an unprecedented opportunity to positively impact the region," said Carol Gray, CVP Executive Director. "The work of the Environmental Solution Forum will not only increase the organizational effectiveness of 15 environmental organizations, it will build collaboration across groups creating a total impact that is greater than the sum of its parts."

92. CENTRAL ASIA: REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OPENS IN ALMATY environmental structure is to coordinate and resolve environmental issues through nongovernment organizations, governments in the region and the business http://www.bisnis.doc.gov/bisnis/country/010730CENASIAENV.htm

CENTRAL ASIA: REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OPENS IN ALMATY 1. A Central Asian regional environmental center (REC) was officially opened in Almaty on March 30, 2001. The center was created at the joint initiative of the governments of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan within the framework of the program "An Environment for Europe." Ministers of Environment from the Central Asian states and representatives from international scientific and environmental groups took part in the opening of the center, which will have the status of an independent, non-commercial and apolitical organization. 2. Background on REC establishment: The five Central Asian countries were encouraged to establish the Regional Environmental Center (REC) under a decision of the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Environmental Protection for Europe (Aarhus, Denmark, 1998). The Republic of Kazakhstan, European Commission and UNDP signed an Agreement on REC Working Conditions in May, 2000, and less than a year later (March 30, 2001) the REC was officially opened in Almaty. 3. The aim of the new intergovernmental environmental structure is to coordinate and resolve environmental issues through non-government organizations, governments in the region and the business community. The center will maintain a database on all current environmental problems and environmental protection programs operating in Central Asia. The European Union's TACIS program and the US Environmental Protection Agency will provide financing for some of the center's projects.

93. Environmental Issues - Dept. Of Public Works environmental issues. of liquids to a stream, pond or lake by another party, contact the Department of environmental Quality (DEQ), Piedmont regional Office http://www.co.hanover.va.us/works/envirmnt.htm

Hanover County Government Online Home Business Community Departments ... Transportation Issues Indicates items that can only be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader program. Click on the yellow button to download the free Reader. Water, water, everywhere... (And what you can and can't do about it). Environmental Issues Environmental Application Forms Lakes, Ponds and Streams Erosion and Sediment Control Plans Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Regulations ... Land Application Of Biosolids Lakes, Ponds and Streams The DPW regulates development and construction of dams and drainage structures (pipes, culverts) that impact the County's stream systems. Construction of impoundments for private ponds and lakes requires a permit from the DPW. In order to obtain this permit, detailed engineering plans are required, which address requirements found in the Flood Plain and Drainage portion of the County Code , and the Department's Drainage Handbook. Certification from a licensed Professional Engineer is required, once construction is completed for compaction and testing of the impoundment. A Conditional Use Permit may be needed from the Department of Planning for a pond impoundment. Erosion and Sediment Control Plans County Code Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Regulations County Code, Environmental Management, provides the review criteria that DPW utilizes to enforce the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Regulations. The regulations focus on development proposals and provides guidelines to minimize paved surfaces and to regulate activities within close proximity to stream systems. The regulations require that new development incorporate methods to filter non-point source runoff (stormwater) from paved surfaces and rooftops. The County has a Regional Stormwater Management Program, which provides for collection of a one-time pro-rata fee from new development in the County's

94. Arab Social Science Research (ASSR) - General Resources Regional Conflict by Jay Murphy from Demographic, environmental, and Security issues Project (DESIP promotion of Arab-Israeli peace; regional economic integration http://www.assr.org/general/regional.asp

95. Regional Report: Environmental Issues Dog Robust Economy - 2002-04-16 - Washingt LATEST NEWS. April 16, 2002. regional report environmental issues dog robust economy. Mike Sunnucks. Staff Reporter. Concerns about http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2002/04/15/daily13.html

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96. * Faculty Of Environmental Studies, York University Solutions to urban and regional issues within an explicitly environmental perspective are at the centre of this Area of Concentration. http://www.yorku.ca/fes/programs/bes/overview.asp

York University, Toronto (ON), Canada FES Home Faculty Staff Sitemap ... Contact Us Tuesday, June 8, 2004 Admissions Requirements Apply Now Certificate Programs Joint Programs ... Other Resources at York var ppb = " Program Overview The Bachelor in Environmental Studies (BES) degree is a four-year specialized honours program. BES students take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental concerns in the natural, built, organizational and social worlds. The program provides extensive academic advising for course selection, program concerns, writing assistance and career development. As part of the smallest Faculty at York, BES students work with students from the highly respected Masters and PhD program in Environmental Studies. Students are given opportunities to use skills learned in the classroom and expand their knowledge through related work or volunteer placements. Assignments with companies, community organizations and government agencies allow students to receive hands-on experience, explore career options and network with potential employers. Links to information about our program are provided to the left of this page. To learn what current students say about the BES program, be sure to visit the

97. Eurobarometer 43.1BIS: Regional Development And Consumer And Environmental Issue Eurobarometer 43.1BIS regional Development and Consumer and environmental issues, MayJune 1995. Survey number 06840. Other titles http://sherlock.crepuq.qc.ca/cgi-bin/sherlock.pl?langue=E&action=description_enq

98. Eurobarometer 43.1BIS: Regional Development And Consumer And Environmental Issue Eurobarometer 43.1BIS regional Development and Consumer and environmental issues, MayJune 1995. Survey description; Accompanying http://sherlock.crepuq.qc.ca/cgi-bin/sherlock.pl?langue=E&action=information_enq

99. AMSA's Role In Maritime Environmental Issues and to identify areas in the regional marine planning Other national and international issues. or maintain a watching brief on emerging environmental issues. http://www.amsa.gov.au/Marine_Environment_Protection/AMSAs_Role_in_Maritime_Envi

contact us site help site map levies and fees ... AMSAs Role in Maritime Environmental Issues You are here: Home Marine Environment Protection AMSA's Role in Maritime Environmental Issues Current Issues Enforcement AMSA, with the assistance of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) as necessary, is responsible for the enforcement of environmental standards for ships in Commonwealth jurisdiction. For incidents in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and within State/NT jurisdiction, AMSA provides assistance as necessary. There are a number of incidents currently under investigation and within the court system. Liaison with South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) The South Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP) is a regional organisation based in Apia, Samoa, established by the governments and administrations of the Pacific region to protect the environment. SPREP has developed the Pacific Ocean Pollution Prevention Programme (PACPOL), a comprehensive programme of projects aimed at reducing marine pollution from shipping in the Pacific island region. As part of the PACPOL programme, AMSA provides regular information on the outcomes of IMO sessions and preparation of briefing notes for use by SPREP officials when visiting member countries.

100. 1. Critical Environmental Regions: Concepts, Distinctions, And Issues key issues around the conceptualization of environmental criticality. Other approaches have focused on the identification of criticality at the regional scale http://www.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/uu14re/uu14re03.htm

Contents Previous Next 1. Critical environmental regions: concepts, distinctions, and issues Previous studies Geocentric and anthropocentric approaches Key concepts and issues Regions and the regional approach ... References Roger E. Kasperson, Jeanne X. Kasperson, B. L. Turner II, Kirstin Dow, and William B. Meyer In this first chapter, we examine in detail the concepts of environmental criticality and endangerment and provide more formal definitions. An examination of the relevant recent literature identifies differences between what we term geocentric and anthropocentric approaches to the study of criticality. We next investigate and elaborate concepts fundamental to the notions of endangerment and criticality, place them within the context of nature-society relations, and propose an integrative approach that structures the analyses that follow in this volume. Finally, we explore at greater length the regional dynamics of change that determines trajectories toward various levels of endangerment and criticality, suggesting potentially useful approaches for analysing such dynamics. Previous studies Global approaches Criticality and related terms, though often without a clear or carefully reasoned definition, have been used at a variety of spatial scales. Some assessments view criticality as reflecting a scope of impact sufficiently wide to merit global concern.

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