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UNITED STATES.
Done
SB
1 AGENCY
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
OCT 1 8 1991
OFFICE OF
AIR AND RADIATION
MEMORANDUM
RE:
Acid Rain Announcement
FROM:
William G. Rosenberg
Assistant Administrator
for Air and Radiation
UUR
TO:
Dave Demerest
Bob Grady
Boyden Gray
Ede Holiday
Roger Porter
We are completing the Acid Rain trading regulation and hope to
have all the policy issues resolved in the next several days.
with the upcoming Dingell Hearing on Clean Air Act
implementation on Thursday October 31, it would be optimal to
announce the regulation earlier that week (e.g. Tuesday the 29th).
Given that this is the President's program and has the broad
support of many constituent groups (industry, states,
environmentalists), this announcement is a tremendous opportunity
for the President to take credit for these regulations.
Attached is a brief description of the program. We have
drafted a full P.R. package for your use at a Presidential ceremony
or announcement at the White House.
We will call to start coordinating such an event.
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The Acid Rain Program will ensure the achievement of significant
environmental benefits in both the US and Canada:
- It will allow acidified lakes and streams to recover,
so that they can once again support fish life.
- Visibility will improve, allowing for increased enjoyment
of scenic vistas across our country,
- It will improve the health of forests, particularly Red
Spruce forests that populate the ridges of mountains from
Maine to Georgia.
- It will provide new safeguards for our nations cultural
heritage through protection of historic buildings and
monuments.
- It will provide an insurance policy against the potential
threat to public health posed by acid aerosols.
Consensus on critical issues was reached through an unprecedented
effort to gain public input and build stakeholders:
- Six Acid Rain Advisory Committee meetings with 44 key
advisors representing the most influential members of the
utility industry, utility regulators, state air pollution
control officials, environmentalists, academicians and
other critical groups
- Monthly inter-agency meetings aimed at resolving issues
early (OMB, CEA, DOE)
- Dozens of discussions with utilities, states, banks,
vendors, academicians, fuel supply companies, and consumer
and environmental groups
- Monthly meetings with trade press to ensure that
the regulated community got a clear understanding
of the proposed requirements
Result:
- Development of consensus on most issues
- Critical converts - Key utility and state regulatory
representatives referring to the acid rain rules as "our
rules"
- Positive press and accolades from the regulated
community
- Development of a flexible, accountable system for
achieving the environmental goals of the
President's program at the lowest cost possible
October 17, 1991
MEMO TO: CAROL
FROM:
BEN JARRATT Ben
Subject: October 30 announcement of President's Environment and
Conservation Challenge Awards
The attached are materials on the President's Environment and
Conservation Challenge Awards. The Official Program is the best
summary of the 9 Award winners and the 23 Citation winners.
Award winners will be receiving a presidential medal in the Rose
Garden. Citation winners will receive a presidential
certificate.
Dale Curtis and I will be forwarding suggested talking points to
you as soon as possible.
The briefing book provides full backup information on the
winners. I would like it back when you are finished with it.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
1) Official Program
2) Award Application
3) White House press release and fact sheet
4) draft briefing paper (yet to be cleared)
4) Briefing Book listing backup on all winners.
(202) 395-5750
10/7 FYI Ionly
Draft
Yet to draft be cleared.
PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S
BenJanett
ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
CHALLENGE AWARDS
10/17
DATE:
Wednesday, October 30, 1991
TIME:
2:30 pm
LOCATION:
The Rose Garden
FROM:
MICHAEL DELAND
CHAIRMAN
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
I. PURPOSE:
To present Presidential medals to the 1991 winners of the
President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Awards
program.
II. BACKGROUND:
On May 21, 1991, you signed Executive Order 12761
establishing the President's Environment and Conservation
Challenge Awards program. The purpose of this Presidential
initiative is to raise the Nation's environmental awareness
and recognize outstanding environmental achievements
throughout the United States.
The Rose Garden event will recognize the nine 1991 Award
winners. The 23 Presidential "Citation" winners will be
announced at an awards symposium being held at the National
Geographic Society earlier that morning.
Before the Rose Garden event, you will meet briefly with the
four Award Partners (names attached) in the Oval Office.
This meeting will give you the opportunity to personally
thank the Partners for their contributions to the success of
this program.
At the beginning of the Rose Garden event, you will publicly
thank the Partners and congratulate the Citation winners (in
the audience) for their environmental achievements. Your
remarks will also briefly outline the environment goals of
this Administration. At the end, you will congratulate the
Award winners for their successful initiatives that serve
the environment.
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The Award winners will then be individually announced by
Chairman Deland. You will present the Presidential medals
to the winners on stage. The Award Partners will be
standing behind you. After the event, you may take a group
photograph with the nine Award winners next to the dais.
There is a reception at the Blair House for the Award
winners immediately following the Rose Garden event.
III. PARTICIPANTS:
The President
On dais:
Michael Deland, Chairman, CEQ
Award Partners:
Gil Grosvenor, President and Chairman, National
Geographic Society
Frank Bennack, President and CEO, Hearst Corporation
Edward Addison, President and CEO, Southern Company
Services (representing Drew Lewis of The Business
Roundtable)
Russell Train, Chairman, World Wildlife Fund
200 guests in the Rose Garden:
Secretary of the Interior Manuel Lujan
EPA Administrator William Reilly
23 Presidential "Citation" Winners and guests
Awards Selection Committee and Technical Evaluators
Members of President's Commission on Environmental Quality
Members of business, trade and environmental community
Members of legislative and executive branches
The Council on Environmental Quality staff
VI. PRESS PLAN:
Open Press Coverage
White House photographer
V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
-- Oval Office Meeting with Award Partners (5 minutes)
White House photographs taken with Partners.
-- Photo-Op of Rose Garden ceremony.
Award winners announced by Chairman Deland.
Presentation of Presidential Medals.
White House photographs of individual winners.
-- Upon conclusion, White House photograph taken with
President and all nine Award winners (optional).
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 21, 1991
PRESIDENT'S ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION CHALLENGE AWARDS
FACT SHEET
The President's Environment and Conservation Challenge Awards are
designed to recognize and encourage innovative solutions to
environmental concerns.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Nominations are open to all U.S. residents,
organizations and groups, including businesses, non-profit
organizations, educators, communicators and state and local
government agencies. Candidates will submit applications to the
Council on Environmental Quality through an open nomination
process. Environmental, professional, business, education, and
media organizations are encouraged to submit the names of
suitable candidates.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The President's Challenge Awards will be presented
annually at a White House ceremony. In addition, an awards
symposium will highlight the winning programs. Up to three
awards will be presented in the following categories:
1) QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AWARDS: Emphasis will
be placed on the incorporation of environmental thinking
into sound management decisions and practices.
2) PARTNERSHIP AWARDS: Emphasis will be placed on
innovative and successful coalition building efforts toward
environmental quality enhancement.
3) INNOVATION AWARDS: Emphasis will be placed on innovative
technology, programs, or processes that demonstrate unusual
vision, creativity, or "environmental entrepreneurship".
4) EDUCATION and COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS: Emphasis will be
placed on educational programs that contribute to the
development of a conservation and environmental ethic.
Presidential Citations will be given to a select group of
finalists who demonstrate notable or unique achievements, but
were not designated as award winners. This group of finalists
will also participate in the awards symposium.
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ORGANIZATION: A group of organizations known as the Awards
Program Partners will contribute resources and expertise to the
implementation and promotion of the President's Challenge Awards
program. They include:
*
Council on Environmental Quality -- has overall
responsibility for managing the awards program as part
of the Executive Office of the President.
*
National Geographic Society -- a non-profit
scientific and educational organization that
supports exploration and research projects
worldwide.
*
The Hearst Corporation -- a communications firm
involved in publishing and broadcasting, and in
the operation of the Good Housekeeping Institute.
*
The Business Roundtable -- an association of chief
executive officers who examine public policy issues to
reflect sound economic and social principles.
*
World Wildlife Fund -- a conservation organization
working worldwide to preserve wildlife and nature,
and promote wise and balanced use of natural
resources.
SELECTION PROCESS: The Awards Program Partners and a Selection
Committee, consisting of leaders in environmental, conservation,
business, academic, and professional fields, will judge the
nominations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the
Department of Justice will also be consulted on technical and
legal issues.
HOW TO APPLY: Application forms may be obtained from:
President's Environment and
Conservation Challenge Awards
The White House
Council on Environmental Quality
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC, 20503
Phone: (202) 395-1154
Three copies of completed applications should be submitted by
July 19, 1991. Winners will be notified in Fall 1991. Winners
will work with the President's Commission on Environmental
Quality to help replicate successful programs nationwide.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
May 21, 1991
The President today announced a series of President's Environment
and Conservation Challenge Awards. The awards are designed to
recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, or groups who
make a substantial contribution to environmental quality.
Leaders who find innovative ways to better manage our nation's
resources, stimulate innovation, improve environmental education,
and create working partnerships merit Presidential recognition.
The President's Challenge Awards will not only recognize
outstanding American citizens or programs, but also establish a
data bank listing model programs for replication. The program
objectives are to promote working partnerships, incorporate
environmental thinking into business decision-making, create
innovative approaches to environmental challenges, and develop an
environmental and conservation ethic in our country.
The Challenge Awards will be presented in four categories:
1) Quality Environmental Management,
2) Partnership,
3) Innovation, and
4) Education and Communication.
A Selection Committee, consisting of leaders in environmental,
conservation, business, academic, and professional fields, will
judge the nominations.
Applications for the award can be obtained from:
President's Environment and
Conservation Challenge Awards
The White House
Council on Environmental Quality
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-1154
The awards program is open to all U.S. residents, organizations
and groups. Applications are due by July 19, 1991. Winners will
be announced this fall at a White House ceremony and at an awards
symposium.
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The following individuals comprise the Selection Committee for
the President's Challenge Awards program:
John H. Adams, Executive Director of the Natural Resources
Defense Council, Inc., and an Adjunct Professor of Law at New
York University in New York, NY.
Frank A. Bennack, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of
The Hearst Corporation in New York, NY.
Michael R. Deland, Chairman of the Council on Environmental
Quality, Executive Office of the President, in Washington, DC.
Gilbert M. Grosvenor, President and Chairman of the Board of the
National Geographic Society in Washington, DC.
Dr. Bernadine Healy, Director of the National Institutes of
Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in
Bethesda, MD.
Drew Lewis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific
Corporation in Bethlehem, PA., and Chairman of The Business
Roundtable in New York, NY.
Dr. Joseph T. Ling, an internationally recognized expert in
environmental management, and Chairman of the American Institute
for Pollution Prevention in St. Paul, MN.
Jack Lorenz, Executive Director of the Izaak Walton League of
America in Arlington, VA.
Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy, Assistant Secretary for External Affairs
at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC.
J. Michael McCloskey, Chairman of the Sierra Club in Washington,
DC, and an Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at the University
of Michigan.
Senator Gaylord Nelson, former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin and
Counselor of the Wilderness Society in Washington, DC.
David Packard, founder of the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award and Chairman of the Hewlett Packard
Company in Palo Alto, CA.
Sumner Pingree, Chairman of the Board of the Chesapeake Bay
Foundation in Annapolis, MD, and Vice President of the Global
Environment Fund in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Frank Press, President of the National Academy of Sciences in
Washington, DC.
David Rockefeller, Jr., Chairman of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund
in New York, NY.
Senator Robert T. Stafford, former U.S. Senator from Vermont and
former chairman of the Senate Environmental and Public Works
Committee, from Rutland, VT.
Franklin A. Thomas, President of The Ford Foundation in New York,
NY.
Dr. Keith Thomson, President of the Philadelphia Academy of
Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, PA.
Russell E. Train, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the World
Wildlife Fund in Washington, DC.
Joanna D. Underwood, Founder and President of INFORM, Inc., in
New York, NY.
James W. Whittaker, first American to climb Mt. Everest and
consultant, lecturer, and outwear designer and manufacturer in
Port Townsend, WA.
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