Below are the most recent publications of the Environment section. Visit the documents search page to change filter parameters or to search by title.
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May 23, 2007
The EPA-required plan, called a State Implementation Plan (SIP), presents air quality data showing the region will meet the federal standard for ozone -- a...
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February 28, 2007
This document presents the work program for the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee (MWAQC). It describes the work to be carried out by the staff...
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December 4, 2006
On September 29th, 300 elected officials, local government planners, citizens, non-profit organization representatives, and industry guests met to discuss...
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October 1, 2006
Under Phase II of a proposed multi-phased study, Clarks Run, Catoctin Creek, Quarter Branch, Dutchman Creek and Piney Run were surveyed to systematically...
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September 28, 2006
Background information on the Washington area air quality plan.
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July 10, 2006
The Strategic Plan outlines an energy vision and mission for the National Capital Area and it expands the existing COG energy and environmental goals. The Plan...
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December 21, 2005
This report documents the results of the fine particles (PM2.5) standards air quality conformity assessment of the 2005 Constrained Long Range Plan (CLRP) and...
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June 10, 2005
The Implementation Report serves to provide a detailed status of the schedule of adoption for Enviornmentally Sensitive Design (ESD) standards for both...
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June 1, 2005
Report includes detailed maps of past and present forest and tree cover in the Anacostia Watershed. Presents recommendations for forest protection,...
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January 1, 2005
Soaring costs and tight supplies of heating oil and natural gas coupled with predictions of colder-than-normal temperatures in parts of the country mean it will...
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June 3, 2004
Energy saving tips for the home.
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June 2, 2004
This is a Land Use / Land Cover map depicting forests, cropland, park land, water features and urban and countryside development in the over 3000 square mile...
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June 1, 2004
Impervious surface calculations were derived from analysis of multi-spectral satellite imagery acquired between 1999 and 2000. The map shows a range of...
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April 29, 2004
Background document on the State Improvement Plan (SIP) for air quality in the region. Updated 4/29/04.
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April 8, 2004
New technology has made it possible to design a new building that saves energy, reduces the environmental impacts, and reduces operation costs by 50% compared...
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February 19, 2004
This document, the Severe Area Attainment Plan for the Metropolitan Washington Nonattainment Area, focuses on improving air quality in the Washington region...
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July 2, 2003
Background document on air quality planning in the region.
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November 1, 2001
This report discusses the current municipal solid waste management trends in the Washington metropolitan region and the recommendations of the COG Board of...
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June 20, 2000
This document provides a plan of action that would be implemented during drought conditions for the purpose of coordinated regional response. The Plan,...
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March 1, 1997
The report describes the history and development of the I-95 Resource Recovery, Land Reclamation and Recreation Complex from its beginning in 1971 to 1996. The...
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