The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal Clean Air Act Advisory Committee are now accepting applications for the Ninth Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program.

Nominations are due September 19.

Winners are honored for outstanding accomplishments in programs, projects or technologies that reduce air pollution emissions. Applicants are judged in five awards categories: clean air technology; community development/redevelopment; education and outreach; regulatory/policy innovations; and transportation efficiency innovations.

In addition, winners will be recognized in two special award categories: The Gregg Cooke Visionary Program Award is given to the air quality project or program that successfully blends two or more of the five existing awards categories; and The Thomas W. Zosel Outstanding Individual Achievement Award recognizes one individual for his or her outstanding achievement, leadership, and commitment to promote clean air and achieve better air quality.

The awards will be announced in spring 2009. The CAAAC is an independent policy committee that provides advice to EPA on air issues.

For more information, visit the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program webpage.

8/15/2008