Editor's Column - Engaging the Public in EMS Planning
Editor's Column is tenth in a continuing series to address issues that affect public acceptance of biosolids in local communities. This column discusses how meaningful public participation in environmental management system (EMS) planning for biosolids programs can be accomplished in many ways. Involvement could range from access to planning activities to direct participation and representation on special advisory councils or workgroups. As indicated in previous editorials, the challenge is to find the right participant-mechanism match for your needs, your community's issues and level of interest, and your existing organizational structure. More >>
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Editor's Column - Guidance for Implementing Public Participation in EMS Planning
Editor's Column is ninth in a continuing series to address issues that affect public acceptance of biosolids in local communities. This column builds on last month's editorial that focused on a key element of the NBP environmental management system (EMS) program - public participation and its importance in EMS planning by local wastewater agencies. Helpful hints and practical considerations in developing a strategy for involving interested parties in the EMS planning process are discussed. More >>
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Editor’s Column - Engaging the Public in EMS Planning
Editor's Column is tenth in a continuing series to address issues that affect public acceptance of biosolids in local communities. This column discusses how meaningful public participation in environmental management system (EMS) planning for biosolids p More >>
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Editor's Column - How An EMS Benefits the Public
Editor's Column is seventh in a continuing series to address issues that affect public acceptance of biosolids in local communities. This column focuses on how the adoption of an environmental management system by local wastewater agencies can benefit the More >>
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Editor's Column - Dealing with Biosolids Odors
Editor's Column is second in a continuing series that focuses on the importance of addressing and managing biosolids odors in local communities to ensure public acceptance of land application programs. An effective outreach effort must address odor issues More >>
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Editor’s Column – Public Acceptance of Biosolids
The NBP's environmental management system (EMS) for biosolids is designed to assist wastewater agencies implement biosolids management practices that build public confidence and go beyond mandatory regulatory requirements. The EMS program will also help More >>
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What Is Anthrax?
Events following the 9-11-01 attack on the U.S. have raised heightened concerns relating to water and wastewater infrastructure security and most recently, bioterrorism. Editor's Column provides information to assist water quality professionals and the g More >>
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NBP EMS Blueprint Program Materials Available for Viewing
Editor’s Column announces the availability of interim final drafts of the National Biosolids Partnership’s environmental management system program, currently being pilot-tested by 27 public wastewater agencies around the country. The EMS Guidance section More >>
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The Biosolids Odor Albatross
Editor's column highlights the need for wastewater professionals to address odor concerns with transportation and application of biosolids near residential areas. Feature stresses why identification and management of critical control points are important More >>
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Navigating the NBP Web Site
A quick overview describing the various features of the web site. Users are encouraged to take a few moments to register to ensure that timely information can be transmitted automatically via email.
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