US-AEP has offices in five major Indian metropolitan areas: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. The first four have regional responsibility that includes coverage of Nepal from Delhi and Bangladesh from Kolkata. The fifth center concentrates on urban issues nation-wide and will increasingly work with the regional centers.

In line with our continuing three-year strategy, we will continue creating environmental awareness in the population as well as with public and private sector leaders, but will concentrate on bringing attention to effective practices and proven technology solutions to situations that degrade the environment.

US-AEP India has developed a broad and responsive network of key contacts to facilitate its activities. The network includes Federal, State and municipal officials, academics and appropriate NGO�s, public and private enterprises, and is now beginning to connect with journalists.

Our program continued in line with Indian and American environmental priorities while emphasizing increased United States economic engagement in India. Though limited by economic sanctions imposed on India, signs that the sanctions are being relaxed and may even be lifted add hope for future activities. Nevertheless we were able to:

• Continue strong relations with government (federal, state, and municipal) appropriate NGO�s, industrial associations, industrial development cooperations and especially environmental agencies. Notably, we developed more intimate relations in the key central ministries and among some important municipal leaders.
• Put special focus on improving urban air quality working with the auto industry and municipal officials to establish inspection and certification facilities in several key cities and beginning the process in several others, added to the city managers association and created demand for future expansion, initiated environmental management systems in two city metro rail systems in partnership with a US city, expanded awareness of, bottom line benefits, and created demand for Ecotel certification in the Indian hospitality industry through one of our first cross regional activities.
• Our support of USEPA initiatives to reengage in India is particularly noteworthy. It has lead to the point where a Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)/USEPA MoU is expected that will promote Indo-American collaboration on a wide environmental front. We now have excellent access to policy makers at Federal and State levels.
• Strengthen environmental extension centers in Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi as well as launching one in Hyderabad. Bolstered the new professional chapter of the Indian Environmental Association (IEA) in its partnership with the Water Environment Federation (WEF).
• Increased promotion of American best practices and technology by organizing a wide variety of exchanges and trade missions to and from the United States. Several sales of American technology directly resulted from these tours and more are expected as demand rises.

US-AEP�s proactive pursuit of these activities has gone from creating awareness of, to creating a growing demand for, such products technologies and services, as well as influencing environmental policy at all levels.

The strategy for USAEP India and our workplan for FY 2002 follows from our recent successful activities and will focus on increasing inter-regional activities, integration of our urban expert activities with those of our regional offices, and fostering mutual co-operation and understanding. We will initiate several activities that include participation by Nepal and Bangladesh and explore ways to address problems unique to those countries. We intend to participate in several Asian regional activities as well.

The heightened interest by the new US administration, through our Ambassador, in greatly expanding collaborative relationship with India will add strength to our endeavors. The emerging Indo-American partnership evidenced by a steady stream of visits by Cabinet level officials, not to mention a Presidential visit early in 2002, increases the relevance of our program to American policy. We intend to take full advantage of new doors that open to American technology and solutions. USAEP�s intimate relationship with USEPA places us in a key area of the new Indo-US dialogue and is importantly welcomed by the World Bank. We will support USEPA�s promising collaboration with MoEF and related state agencies. It will open new windows for us to introduce American technology solutions and practices as well as facilitate our efforts, now with USEPA, to assist Indian policy reform.

We are committed to working in tandem with the USAID mission on a wide range of issues, particularly with the Office of Energy, Environment and Enterprise, as well as RUDO, and their GEP, CTI and the proposed water energy nexus operation. We will maintain close associations with the Embassy Science Office and be active in drafting the Mission Performance Plan.

Urban Engagement: Indian cities are increasingly centers of new wealth and opportunities. Consequently, they are attracting ever more people and due to antiquated infrastructure unable to cope with the growing demand for urban services. To help deal with this stress we have begun working closely with USAID/RUDO, the ADB and the World Bank and are leveraging resources of USTDA. We intend to continue these relationships and help focus them on addressing critical needs. We will facilitate the surface body water restoration work using American technology with the National River Conservation Directorate and several municipalities. To establish concrete projects in this area we will leverage the World Bank�s interest and resources. We also plan to demonstrate US drinking water systems here and will be sending delegates to the US to investigate a range of water technologies. We will re-initiate past efforts to work with India on the problem of deflouridization of ground water, as well as moving forward with the successful pilot projects of arsenic removal from ground water. Waste water treatment and recycling will be addressed as well. We will work through the emerging city managers associations to facilitate projects similar to those noted above. We will go forward with the Delhi Transport Department and the Auto Industry and bring US vehicle inspection and maintenance instrumentation to the newly designated pilot Inspection and Maintenance Center in the city. We also hope to start similar activities in other major cities such as Mumbai. We also plan to initiate action on safety issues related to the use of CNG as a transport fuel and cover important areas of CNG infrastructure, inspection of CNG conversion kits and storage devices. There is a considerable interest from both auto industry as well as fuel providers and regulators. Further we plan to expose important stakeholders to other alternate fuels such as hydrogen and hybrid fuels. We hope to leverage USTDA and multi-lateral resources to move forward with some of these projects.

We plan to address solid waste management (SWM) for medium sized cities and will become more active outside the five large urban centers where we are stationed. We will be working with Kolkata on a SWM plan and taking key state and local officials to study SWM practices in the US. Other urban officials will be exposed to effective US SWM facilities as well as facilities in the Asian region. We will continue to assist in the design and implementation of Environmental Management System as per ISO 14001for the development of mass transit agencies in both Kolkata and Delhi.. This activity will continue in partnership with the NY City Transit Authority. The work we are doing in Alternative Dispute Resolution will be taken forward and we hope to expose it to other regions.

Engagement on Key Policy and regulating issues: Consequent to the dialogue we helped initiate between USEPA and the MoEF will come an impressive set of activities this year in five areas of air quality management (1) standards (2) monitoring/modeling and emission inventory (3) control strategies (4)

Implementation Plan development and (5) compliance and enforcement. There will also be work on an air quality "source attribution study� in order to obtain monitoring data. Importantly high level efforts should crystallize in a formalized relationship between the USEPA and MoEF. USEPA will work with Andhra Pradesh on Integrated Environment Strategies project that we expect will serve as a pilot and be replicated in other states in India. Further USEPA plans to also transfer training capacity on bio-medical waste regulation technologies and best practices though a train the trainer program to be delivered in association with a training institute in Hyderabad. There will be policy initiatives focussing on integration of surface, and rainwater management in Maharashtra and Gujarat. We will also be facilitating efforts to develop bio-medical waste management regulations in Bangladesh. In Kolkata we will promote chemical industry relocation strategies as well as regulatory policy, planning and infrastructure needed to address hazardous waste management.

Corporate Engagement: Our industry program will continue to promote voluntary environmental business standards resource efficiency and bench marking. We plan to address industrial estates and corporate townships through several activities. The townships need an integrated approach to environmental management and we will work with several of them as an initial step to their larger community. We will take our work with the hospitality industry a step further and inculcate environmental best practices amongst their suppliers. Waste water treatment work will further be addressed as an industrial issue. We will work with the Central Mining Research Institute to assist them in developing approaches to environmental problems faced by their industry. The Kolkata Electricity Supply Corporation is posed for our facilitation of a TDA grant for a feasibility study to address technical solutions to their substantial air pollution problems. Outreach will be continued to support environment industry professionals gaining Qualified Environmental Professional certification. We plan to introduce the pharmaceutical manufacturers to best practices in environmental management. The Green Housing development project initiated by us will be taken further by exposing Indian property developers first hand to US environmental practices and technologies in this sector.

We also plan to engage proactive industry associations to work towards the concept of an eco-industrial park. As a first step we hope to expose representatives of key industrial associations, technical assistance organizations and NGO�s to such parks developed in the US.

Technology Cooperation: It is considered important for commercial and investment opportunities to be realized in the area of beneficial environmental technology. In this way systems will be built and procedures employed and cleaner process realized. Consequently, we will continue to work closely with the US Commercial Service Office, whose plans and procedures fit our objectives. We will aggressively pursue business opportunities in the public as well as private sector. Trade missions and business exchanges, pilot projects, technology seminars, and workshops to facilitate sale of proven commercial technology and best practices will be put forward. Almost all our program activities offer opportunity for US business in term of trade and /or investment. For example, we specifically will have activities in "green housing," in "metal finishing," the cement and construction industry and bio-medical waste areas that promote proven US technologies.

Energy Cooperation: Energy is a cross cutting sector in our program. Cleaner processes and more efficient practices go hand in hand with energy conservation and efficient energy use. We also intend to focus on waste heat recovery from energy intensive sectors such as the cement sector. We will pursue the use of renewable energy sources and technology in several activities with government as well as industry associations. Clean and non-conventional energy will be a thrust areas as will micro power generation and waste-to-energy.

The US-AEP/India program in FY 2001 continued in line with Indian and American environmental priorities while emphasizing increased United States economic engagement in India. While limited by economic sanctions imposed on India, signs that the sanctions are being relaxed and may even be lifted add hope for future activities. Nevertheless we were able to:

• Continue strong relations with government (federal, state, and municipal) appropriate NGO�s, industrial associations, industrial development corporations and especially environmental agencies. Notably, we developed more intimate relations in the key central ministries and among some important municipal leaders.
• Put special focus on activities to improve urban air quality working with the auto industry and municipal officials to establish inspection and certification facilities in several key cities and beginning the process in several others, added to the city managers associations and created demand for future expansion, initiated environmental management systems in two city metro rail systems in partnership with a US city, expanded awareness of, bottom line benefits, and created demand for Ecotel certification in the Indian hospitality industry through one of our first cross regional activities.
• Our support of USEPA initiatives to reengage in India is particularly noteworthy. It has lead to the point where a Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)/USEPA MoU is expected that will promote Indo-American collaboration on a wide environmental front. We now have an excellent access to policy makers at Federal and State levels.
• Strengthen environmental extension centers in Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi as well as launching one in Hyderabad. Bolstered the new professional chapter of the Indian Environmental Association (IEA) in its partnership with the Water Environment Federation (WEF).
• Increased promotion of American best practices and technology by organizing a wide variety of exchanges and trade missions to and from the United States. Several sales of American technology directly resulted from these tours and more are expected as demand rises.

In our proactive pursuit of these activities we have attempted to move from creating awareness of, to creating a growing demand for, such products technologies and services, as well as influencing environmental policy at all levels.

The following paragraphs provide the summary of accomplishments for fiscal year (FY) 2001. First, we have summarized accomplishments that are consistent with US-AEP�s performance indicators that underlie the four familiar "Intermediate Results." Second, we include details of the regional and combined production of export successes, trade leads, and reports during the year.

This section provides a summary of accomplishment in connection with performance indicators that underlie the four familiar "Intermediate Results."

Our efforts to strengthen environmental laws and/or regulations were spread across federal and state levels. We helped put together a study tour for state and federal level bio-medical waste regulators on management policies, technologies and best practices. We leveraged funds from the World Health Organization for this purpose. One of the most important accomplishments was our successful effort in integrating the proposed activities of the USEPA in the air quality management area with those of the World Bank and thus leverage their funds to introduce American best practices. As a result, over the next two years USEPA activities in this area will work closely with the Environmental Management Capacity Building Project of the Bank. Our efforts have also resulted in the federal Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India putting in a formal request to the USEPA to enter into a long-term bilateral relationship to work together on a broad range of environmental issues. We continued to support State Pollution Control Boards by sharing information on American policies and procedures. The recently concluded visit to the U.S. by the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of Andhra Pradesh (AP) to EPA to help fine tune state environmental policies per APs Vision 2020 is a testimony to our efforts.

Continuing our efforts in 2001, some of our best work was done to improve urban environmental management. We helped establish four new City Manager�s Associations (CMAs) and introduced key decision makers in various federal, state and local agencies to advances in water and wastewater management technologies and best practices and also solid waste management practices in America as well similar Asian economies. Also, with active support from the Public Affairs Section of the Dept. of State, we helped establish India�s first "Center for Urban Environment" in Navi Mumbai. Also, we facilitated the participation of Mayors and Municipal Commissioners of key Indian cities at the Mayors Asia-Pacific Environmental Summit. We hope to leverage these new contacts to foster activities in their respective cities over the next year.

Further, we supported the Calcutta Metro Rail Corporation in moving ahead with the design and implementation of EMS as per ISO 14001 and also introduced the concept to the now under construction Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

Also, our efforts in the mobile emissions control area with the auto industry, lead to the Government of Delhi announcing the privatization of Inspection and Certification of commercial vehicles registered in the city and similarly the Mumbai Transport Department working towards a similar decision. Considerable interest in vehicular Inspection and Certification has been generated in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai too. Finally, our support to workshops and conferences in the areas of fuel quality and alternate fuels with Indian Oil Corporation, the auto industry and the Asian Development Bank helped create awareness on American management practices and technologies in this area.

We complement other USAID activities in this area (e.g., CTI and GEP); however, we have several accomplishments to claim. We continued to support the CTI program in their efforts to introduce the concepts of EMS and Greening the Supply Chain in different industry sectors. We partnered with the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority and private housing developers in the city to introduce the concept of Green Housing and recycle and reuse of domestic wastewater. We also helped create awareness on this issue in Bangladesh. We helped introduce the "ECOTEL" Certification for the hospitality sector in India. US-AEP not only assisted the first Hotel in Asia (Orchid in Mumbai) to be ECOTEL certified but also facilitated the establishment of the ECOTEL certification Joint Venture. We were also successful in moving this activity to all four regions of the country.

Given the rising popularity of EMS as per ISO 14001, we introduced ANSI/RAB, USA certified ISO 14001 auditor training programs in the country. We also helped AQS, an American training and consulting organization, partner with the Environment Management Center, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata to offer training programs in this area. In Kolkata, we established a partnership between the World Resources Institute, USA and Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata to collaborate on curricula development, faculty and student exchange and developing study programs and courses in the area of industrial environmental management.

Further, the Country Director and the Industrial Program Managers contributed to International Conferences and Seminars on Corporate Governance and Voluntary Environmental Reporting.

Our successes ranged from establishing a new manufacturing facility in India to produce magnetic separators to, technology licensing for manufacturing energy efficient boilers to distributorship agreements for micro wind turbines and water purification equipment. We also helped establish strategic alliances in the water and wastewater treatment and industrial air pollution control area. In terms of direct sales we have helped introduce arsenic removal equipment for use in ground water purification and autoclaves for bio-medical waste treatment. Our efforts have also led to the construction of common bio-medical waste treatment facilities using American microwave based treatment technology.

Further, we also helped two states receive Trade Development Agency grants totaling almost USD 0.4 million. These grants were for conducting technology feasibility studies to recycle industrial and municipal wastewater in Gujarat and tannery wastewater in Tamil Nadu.

Besides the above successes, US-AEP continued to generate IMIs, Trade Leads and Industry Sector Analysis. Also we worked with the Commercial Services office in the President�s Clean Energy Trade Mission and the California Environmental Business Mission.

This elaboration of US-AEP�s accomplishments during FY 2001 is a testament to the professionalism, motivation, and enthusiasm of the Regional Directors/Tech Reps and the Infrastructure Rep that currently operate the program and their related assistants. In the coming year the US-AEP/India team intends to generate more efficiency and help capture the synergies of the team during the coming year.

Country: India

Activity Name: Technology Transfer and Institutional Strengthening

WEF and IEA have worked together on several projects funded by US-AEP, including three courses for wastewater treatment plant operators in 1999, a lecture tour in May 2000, and several successful workshops on hazardous waste in May 2001. A leadership workshop was conducted in September 2001. The workshop brought IEA�s volunteer leadership together to develop a work plan to guide the association into the future and to discuss strategies to ensure sustainability and improve communication and coordination among chapters. Other activities funded by US-AEP include IEA Web site and library support, to provide timely and useful information to members, water quality professionals, and the general public.

This proposal under Cooperative Agreement AEP-0015-A-00-3015-00 seeks funding to continue supporting IEA�s activities in institutional strengthening and technology transfer. Activities proposed include several workshops on the technical and managerial aspects of wastewater treatment, one follow-up activity to the 2001 Leadership Workshop and continued support of IEA�s technical library.

These activities will continue to provide WEF with multiple vehicles to promote U.S. wastewater treatment technologies in Asia. The participation of U.S. speakers in the technical workshops and inclusion of U.S. technical training materials increases awareness and understanding of U.S. treatment technology in India.

U.S. speakers will provide business contacts to all interested parties during their travel in India. In addition, because many of the U.S. volunteers are consultants, the professional relationships built during the exchanges provide a base for possible future work in India.

The participation of U.S. experts in meetings with IEA, industry and government officials will facilitate discussion of appropriate wastewater treatment systems, including the incorporation of U.S. technologies. The exchange will promote innovative approaches to treatment.

Primary partners involved are the U.S.-based Water Environment Federation, the Indian Environmental Association and IEA�s local chapters in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and New Delhi. The U.S. chapter of IEA will also be an important partner.

Anticipated Cost Share: One-to-one;

Milestone Dates: FY 2002

Country: Bangladesh ( India, Eastern Region will manage the activity)

Activity Name: Helping development of Medical Waste Management legislation for Bangladesh

Bangladesh has started working on its draft Bio Medical Waste Management Handling, Treatment & Disposal Rules since FY01. The process has slowed down due to the FY01 elections, but is expected to move fast in FY02 when the new Government is in place. Already discussion papers have been written and various NGOs and institutions have provided their inputs to the Government. This is a good time to engage selected policy makers and key influential institutions and provide them exposure to the U.S. inputs on the subject.

With this objective, an IIE supported study tour for 3 key people is planned. The participants will be selected in consultation with USAID and the State Econ Commercial Office in the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka.

Expected Results: Improved public policy and regulations, tech transfer (secondary)

USAID (Charles Uphaus) and the State Econ Commercial Office in the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka

Department of Health & Environment, Government of Bangladesh

Local NGOs working actively on the subject

Anticipated Cost Share: Possibly full funding will have to be extended

Milestone Dates: Q3, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by IIE

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.1 Improved public policy and regulation

Country: India, Eastern Region

Activity Name: POLICY SUPPORT- Digital Video Conference (DVC) in collaboration with Public Affairs Section and Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on:

Zoning and Relocation of Chemical Industries

Hazardous Waste Management Infrastructure, Planning and Regulatory Policy

These two topics are emerging prominently in the environmental planning and policy level discussions and forums within the local scenario in Bengal. The blueprint for execution is not yet finalized, but the need for both is well understood by the Government and industries. Judicial pressure is driving the activities on both the fronts. A U.S. facilitated policy level discussion on the subjects will be very timely, and will give a strong footing to U.S. when the stage of implementation comes.

Expected Results: Strengthened public policy on critical environmental infrastructure issues

Asian and Regional Partners: Indian Chamber of Commerce

Anticipated Cost Share: Local support (DVC infrastructure, invitation, venue) provided by supporting local organizations

Milestone Dates: Q2, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by IIE, PA (Calcutta), & US-AEP Policy PAG

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.1- Improved Public Policy

Country: India, Southern Region

Activity Name: EPA Assistance to Andhra Pradesh Government

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held discussions with the Andhra Pradesh Government on Capacity Building for the Government agencies. EPA has already identified the following specific areas for providing assistance to A. P. Government.

Hazardous Waste Management

Bio-medical Waste Management

Training of A. P. Government employees including the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board staff.

Environmental Law Compliance

Support for EPA�s training programs in A. P. will be provided by the Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI), Hyderabad, and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI). A team of 3-senior officials from A. P. Government (Chief Secretary, Mr. P. V. Rao, Principal Secretary (Environment), Dr. V. P. Jauhari, & Director (EPTRI), Mrs. Gayathri Ramachandran) will visit the U.S., August 20 � 30 to study environmental law compliance and also visit typical environmental sites. US-AEP/EPA is supporting this visit. EPA expects to start activities in Andhra Pradesh by beginning of October 2001.

Expected Results:

Promotion of capability building amongst regulatory authorities, developing public-private partnerships.

Country Strategy includes focus on national priorities and partnering with EPA to enhance US-AEP�s efforts with the Indian Ministry of Environment, the Central Pollution Control Board, and other collaborators.

Government of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board

EPTRI

ASCI

EPA

US-AEP/India

The Pollution Control Board/s would provide local transportation for EPA experts, venue, and audio-visual aids for conducting the assistance programs.

TBD Quarter 1 through 4

US-AEP/India, Chennai Tech Rep

Policy and Regulation, Capability building

Country: India, Southern Region

Activity Name: Alternate Dispute Resolution Activities in India

Activity 1: Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) workshops

This activity is proposed in continuation with FY 2001 work plan. US-AEP is currently working with Council of State Governments (CSG) / State Environmental Initiative (SEI) & University of Kentucky (UoK) to promote ADR in Tamil Nadu, Green Bench, Chennai. This project is gaining momentum and a formal advisory board is constituted by the Chief Justice of Chennai High Court to assist the Green Bench on accelerated resolution of environmental disputes.

Other states such as West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, & Karnataka are also showing keen interest in ADR concept. There is likely to be a proliferation of ADR and fast track course in different states of India. USAID is also supporting ADR initiatives.

US-AEP proposes to organize introductory workshops in Bangalore & Hyderabad to promote ADR. Dr. Bert Harberson, & Dr. John Stempel of CSG / UoK will be invited to launch these workshops.

Activity 2: ADR Capacity Building Project for Eastern India Law University

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) is a new law university in Calcutta, established under an Act of the West Bengal Government in 1999 to establish a national level institution of excellence in higher learning in law in West Bengal. WBNUJS is headed by Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon, who was earlier the Vice Chancellor of a similar institute in Bangalore, of great repute. The General Council of JUJS cinsits of senior judges of the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court, and important members of the West Bengal Legislature. The Chief Justice of Supreme Court is the Chancellor of the WBNUJS.

To facilitate its educational program, WBNUJS has organized itself into a number of Schools of Study. Among them is the School of Technology. Law and Sustainable Development (STLSD). The School plans to provide training to a number of groups of environmental professionals like regulators, NGOs and industry professionals. It came out during the recent meeting between Prof. Menon and the University of Kentucky team (Bert Harberson & John Stempel) that WBNUJS does not have a training module for mediators on Environmental ADR. One of the students were sent to Australia to complete his doctoral thesis on that subject.

There is an opportunity to use the expertise of the University of Kentucky/CSG team to work with WBNUJS and develop a train-the-trainer module for environmental ADR. The scope of work will include curriculum development, audio-visual teaching aids and conducting the training for the first batch of trainers in Calcutta.

This can be done through an extension of the ongoing CSG grant to the University of Kentucky.

Activity 1

Development of a template for resolving growth related disputes

Enhancement of US-AEP's urban programs

Possible U.S. technology transfer

Activity 2

Capacity building of local environmental institution

Activity 1

Focus on environmental priorities of Indian counterparts

Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior

Activity 1

Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organization of Tamil Nadu (ITCOT)

Karnataka Cleaner Production Centre

Environment Protection Research & Training Institute (EPTRI)

US-AEP, CSG / SEI / UoK

Activity 2

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

Activity 1 : TBD

Activity 2 :Local logistics to be handled by WBNUJS

Activity 1: Q1 through 4

Activity 2: Nov Dec 2001

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP:

Activity 1 : US-AEP/Chennai Tech Rep

Activity 2 : OTC Calcutta, supported by CSG (extension of Kentucky Grant)

Activity 1 : Improved Urban and Corporate Environmental Management

Activity 2: 1.3 Corporate environmental management

Country: INDIA

Activity Name: Environmental Policy and Regulatory Capacity Building

This activity responds to the Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) request for EPA assistance in reviewing environmental legal and institutional systems in India to help identify opportunities to improve their performance. This activity is envisioned as a long-term effort to work with key environmental policy and regulatory bodies in India to identity opportunities to reform legal and regulatory regimes, organizational structures and relationships, and enhance technical and programmatic competencies within implementing agencies, and the private and non-profit organization with whom they work.

Primary activities under this initiative will include:

• 1) constituting a core team of EPA experts to assist in review and analysis of opportunities for reform and amendment of key legal and regulatory elements to improve environmental compliance, incentive systems, strategic implementation, and cost-effectiveness. Following such review and consultation, EPA plans to organize several focused workshops on a selected topics of priority interest to broaden stakeholder engagement, and develop proposed reform agendas and action plans. Examples of such topics where interest has been expressed include: improving systems of administrative enforcement and negotiated settlement, improved use of risk assessment and management strategies to set priorities, application of public-private partnerships. EPA will also assist in review and recommendations for MOEF in development of its Environmental Strategy and 5 year Action Plan for 2002-2007. EPA will likely enlist additional State and other organizational support (e.g. ELI).
• 2) initiating a needs assessment and training program for improving critical skills of environmental regulatory officials within the Central Government (MOEF and CPCB) and selected State Govenments (State Pollution Control Boards) and key organizations with whom they work. Examples of training to be evaluated include: standards development, regulatory development/rulemaking, monitoring, laboratory analysis and procedures, environmental impact assessment, permitting (clearances), inspection, compliance assistance and enforcement. Transferring training and analytical capacity to organizations in India (e.g. train-the-trainer and development of specialized resource or training centers within existing organizations) will be emphasized.

Improved implementation of environmental laws through reform in laws and regulations, improved strategy development, and more effective enforcement and compliance assistance.

Strategy Cultivating a long-term partnership between EPA , the MOEF/CPCB , and selected State Pollution Control Boards, improving development and implementation of environmental laws, and building capacity of environmental authorities and public-private partnerships are all priority elements in the USAEP India Country Strategy.

IR-1: Improved Environmental Policy and Regulation

Partners MOEF/CPCB, selected State Pollution Control Boards, selected training centers, World bank

TBD Two workshops and two training courses expected, video conferencing and study tours being explored.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP EPA

Date: October 2001

Country: INDIA

Activity Name: Toxic Chemical and Waste Management

EPA is focusing primary attention in FY02 in implementing its programs on environmental policy/regulatory capacity building and air quality management capacity building. EPA also proposes to develop its engagement in India on cooperative programs aimed at toxic chemical and waste management, as a platform to engage India on USG priority issues of reducing global emissions of persistent bioaccumulative toxins (incl. POPs); as well as opportunities for reducing greenhouse gases through waste management (e.g. source reduction and methane capture and use). As with its other programs, EPA�s approach to addressing opportunities to reduce regional and global impacts through chemicals and waste management cooperation India, should be cast and pursued in a manner that also address priority waste management issues as perceived in India.

One example of this approach is EPA�s planned work in addressing hospital waste management. Improved medical waste management has been defined as a priority concern in India and serious risk to public health. Among various concerns, hospital can be a significant source of dioxin and mercury emissions when wastes and poorly managed and improperly incinerated. EPA�s FY01 training program, and proposed resource center for medical waste management, being developed and delivered in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Training and Research Institute in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, will not be conducted until the 2^nd quarter of FY 02. EPA will, however, be using its FY01 funding obligated for this project.

In addition, EPA will use new FY02 funds to field a team of three expert to visit India with the India Program Manager to further develop EPA toxic chemical and waste management program during the 3^rd or 4^th quarter of fiscal year. In addition to establishing a more direct dialogue on areas in which EPA would seek to develop future activities under this program, the team will likely conduct short workshops on topics in the subject area during the trip. The specific topics of these workshops will be defined following additional consultations with USAEP TechReps and through further feedback received from EPA�s ongoing work on regulatory capacity building and medical waste management, and input from the Ministry of Environment.

Workplan developed for EPA engagement on toxic chemical and waste management, and information transferred through workshop and consultation during trip to India.

Expanded EPA engagement in this area has been a priority interest for the USAEP India Program.

Primary US-AEP Intermediate Result

Policy and Industry

Partners TBD

Milestone Dates EPA team visit in 3^rd or 4^th quarter of FY 02

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Date: October 2001

Country: India , Western Region

Activity Name: Public / private partnership for effective vehicular inspection and maintenance to abate pollution

US-AEP Western region has been working with Transport Commissioners Office of Maharashtra on " Vehicular Air Pollution Control Project". The concept of privatized "Inspection and Certification (I&C) centers" was initiated by US-AEP and has reached a stage where the Government is willing to set up privatized facilities. Various Indian firms had shown interest in joining hands with US firms to set up these facilities on privatized basis.

An IIE exchange program is recommended for the Indian firms and the government officials to visit US to get exposed to the latest technology available in the US. This visit will assist them in identifying appropriate equipment and tie-up with US partner

Technology transfer between the Indian and US firms. Development of the I&C center in Mumbai.

I Focus on environmental priorities of Indian counterparts

II Promote US environmental exports and opening of markets in India

Asian and Regional Partners: Transport Commissioners Office of Maharashtra

Milestone Dates: June 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Increased local capacity to implement sustainable urban environmental improvements.

Country: India, Eastern Region

Activity Name: Activity Name: Capacity building of smaller municipalities for solid waste management- Project Reports on SWM for Darjeeling, Guwahati and Ranchi

A number of smaller municipal cities and towns in Eastern India have expressed interest to get US-AEP assistance to develop a solid waste management plan for themselves, along with treatment and disposal options. Three of them have been selected for special focus in this year.

Darjeeling is a hill station in Himalayan foothills. It has very limited carrying capacity, which is severely stretched in the peak tourist seasons (summer). It is managed by the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, an autonomous body which has very good relations with the U.S. Consulate in Calcutta.

Ranchi is the capital city of the new state of Jharkhand. The state is an industrial and mining hub of the region. It is now planning to develop a satellite capital township outside the main city. Helping them with urban planning at this stage will be extremely beneficial to them. U.S. Consulate in Calcutta also has a special focus on Jharkhand, and the Consul General is monitoring the activities of all USG departments working in that area (till now, mostly PA & State).

Guwahati is the main city in the geographically isolated part of N.E. India. It is a large city with typical urban problems. USG activities in that area have been limited mostly to USAID & State Department projects in the social sector.

OTC Calcutta proposes to bring in an urban planning expert from the U.S. to develop a solid waste management plan for at least two of the municipalities, one week each for each of the cities of Jharkhand and Darjeeling. For Guwahati, OTC Calcutta expects assistance from the US-AEP Urban Infrastructure Rep.

Expected Results: Improved urban environmental management

Asian and Regional Partners: Municipal authorities of respective cities

Anticipated Cost Share: Lodging and local ground transportation from host organizations

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by Urban Rep & IIE

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.2 Urban Environmental Management

Country: India, Eastern Region

Activity Name: Study Tour for Urban Policy Makers of Calcutta and Jharkhand

Solid waste management for Calcutta Metropolitan Area (CMA) is giving the urban planners of Calcutta great headache. The recent Supreme Court ruling mandates such large municipal areas (covering an area of 1700 sq. km, having a population of more than 12 million, and a population density of nearly 24,000/sq. km. It is the second largest metropolis in India and one of the 10 largest in the world) to have firm solid waste management practices on the ground. While Calcutta city has started the process, the other smaller towns and cities pose a real headache for the planners). The local implementing organization in this case is a public agency, the Calcutta Metropolitan Development Authority ((CMDA). This body is entrusted with the urban planning and development for the Calcutta city and adjoining areas (collectively called Calcutta Metropolitan Area). US-AEP Calcutta has been working closely with CMDA during this year, and recently completed a collaborative project (Green Housing, FY01) survey of wastewater treatment and recycling opportunities for large community housing projects within the CMA area. While discussing the follow-up actions to this study, the need for a comprehensive solid waste management plan came out strongly. This has been attempted by CMDA locally earlier, but in bits and pieces and without a proper idea of technology interventions and detailed cost estimates. They were extremely enthused when OTC/Calcutta directed them to the TDA site and they saw the summary of similar projects done in the City of Abidjan in FY00.

CMDA is looking for US-AEP assistance to provide exposure to senior most urban policy makers for West Bengal on solid waste management, and also to develop a comprehensive master plan for the CMA area. OTC/Calcutta plans to organize a study tour for the Urban Development Minister and one of his key aides to the U.S. to study the solid waste management practices, and to attend any related events in the U.S. that may be happening at that point of time.

In a recent visit to Ranchi (Capitol of newly formed state of Jharkhand), USAEP/Kolkata met with the Urban Development Minister and Secretary. They were extremely eager to engage with USAEP in their urban environment management efforts. The first step in this direction is already being taken with Mr. Asnani accompanying the Tech Rep. to Ranchi and doing a solid waste management Master Plan in November 2001. As a next step, inclusion of the Minister and another senior official in the above study tour will be ideal. This will create a great opportunity for senior urban decision-makers from Eastern India to interact with each other during the visit and get the best result out of it. It will also promote chances of close cooperation between the adjoining states during later stages of implementation, and will create a sense of competition to achieve results. Jharkhand is already planning for a new capitol city with major investment plans. A Trade Lead on this has already been made.

Expected Results: Improved urban environmental management, solid waste

Primary US-AEP Intermediate Result: 1.2 Urban

Asian and Regional Partners: CMDA, Urban Development Department

Milestone Dates: Q2, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, TDA

Country: India, Southern Region

Activity Name: Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants

In FY 2001, US-AEP/Chennai assisted Ford in promoting it�s environmental grant program in India. The objective of this program is to encourage community initiatives in conservation, environmental protection, and preservation. In tandem with Ford Motor Company�s program, Ford India Limited (FIL) will institute an annual C&E grant program. Ford India is seeking the support of US-AEP/FCS in promoting this program in India. FIL will announce the program through media but needs US-AEP�s help in the selection of judges, screening of applications, general guidance on program development and recommendations to the judges, as necessary. US-AEP Tech Rep in Chennai would be expected to provide appropriate inputs for this program to the FIL�s corporate coordinator based in Chennai.

It is worth mentioning here that one of the community composting initiatives by a Chennai-based lady received the Ford Environmental Grant in FY 2001.

1. Enhancement of US-AEP's urban programs
2. Improvement of policy & environmental management

US-AEP/Thailand supported the Ford grant in FY 2001. The proposed activity supports US-AEP/India strategy & also US-AEP/Asia.

Ford Motor Company, Chennai

US-AEP/FCS

Milestone Dates: Q2 through 3

US-AEP/Chennai Tech Rep

Improved Urban and Corporate Environmental Management

Country: India, Southern Region

Activity Name: Water Treatment Technology Review

Tamil Nadu and in particular the city of Chennai is experiencing a very severe shortage of water. Currently, the water requirement of Chennai city is around 250 MLD whereas, Chennai Metrowater is able to cater less than half the requirement with water from various sources brought by trucks, trains, pipelines & open ducts. The Chennai Metrowater is seeking to explore different options including Reverse Osmosis Desalination plant, molecular separation systems, GIS mapping of water sources, pipelines from rivers etc.

This critical situation maybe a blessing in disguise. Several U.S. firms are interested in pursuing this opportunity for U.S. water treatment plants including mobile desalination units. US-AEP proposes utilizing a NASDA funding for bringing selected U.S. Companies to demonstrate the water treatment technologies in Tamil Nadu to facilitate exposure to the available options from the U.S.

TDA is planning a follow-up conference to the Air Pollution Conference that took place in June 2001. The focus of this follow on conference will be on Water and Waste Water. Representatives from Tamil Nadu Government agencies will attend this conference, depending on when the conference is scheduled, to discuss/present water problems in Tamil Nadu.

1. Enhancement of US-AEP's urban programs
2. Improvement of policy & environmental management
3. The activities likely to lead to a feasibility study request to the U.S.TDA

Water treatment & related issues are one of the core activities for US-AEP in India.

Chennai Metro Water & Sewerage Board, Tamil Nadu Government agencies

US-AEP

Milestone Dates: Q4

US-AEP/Chennai Tech Rep

Improved Urban and Corporate Environmental Management

Country: India, Northern Region

Activity Name: Effective and Safe Use of CNG as a Transport Fuel

A consistent finding in USAEP/Delhi discussions with the Government of NCT of Delhi on the Supreme Court�s recent order mandating the conversion of public transport vehicles in the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) to Compressed Natural Gas has been the need to address weakness in CNG safety issues. Recent events in Delhi, with people scrambling to meet the Court�s deadline and the mishaps occurring in CNG fuelled mass transit vehicles has brought to light the lack of adequate training and expertise to address the safety issue.

During an International Conference on Alternate Fuels organized by SIAM in New Delhi in April, presentations by experts from the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) in US evoked considerable interest in their training modules and almost all stakeholders have shown a keen interest in utilizing the expertise offered by NAFTC in addressing this burning need.

The proposed activity is aimed at linking the stakeholders in country (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Indraprastha Gas Limited, Transport Dept., Govt. of Delhi, SIAM and SAFE) with NAFTC for creating a platform for transfer of NAFTC capabilities to address CNG safety issues. The various safety aspects to be addressed are:

• CNG Filling Stations Infrastructure
• CNG Conversion Kits and their Constituent Parts
• On Board CNG Storage Devices

The activity will be offered as a train the trainer module, where a cadre of trainers from all stakeholders will be developed to transfer capabilities down the line. SIAM is willing to nominate key technical staff from their member companies for this program and is willing to facilitate the entire activity. The activity will have national impact as many other states are also moving towards CNG

Enhanced capacity to address CNG Safety Issues

Increased transfer of US best practices and technology

III Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers Association (SIAM), Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment SAFE), Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), Transport Department (Government of NCT of Delhi, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Indraprastha Gas Limited.

Anticipated Cost Share: Host Country Partners will provide manpower and logistics support for the activity.

Milestone Dates: January-March, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi, NAFTC

IR 1.2 Improved Urban Environmental Management

IR 1.4 Increased transfer of U.S. technologies, expertise, and practices through trade and investment.

Country: India, Northern Region

Activity Name: Privatization of Inspection and Certification of on-road Commercial Vehicles in Delhi

According to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, Ministry of Roads and Transport, Government of India, all commercial vehicles ie, buses, trucks, taxis, light goods carriers, auto rickshaws have to undergo an annual inspection and certification. The Govt. of Delhi has only one such facility in Delhi with eight test lanes, which has not been operational for some time. The Supreme Court has taken note of the fact and has ordered the Delhi Government to privatize it. The Government in turn is willing to turn over the operations to a private party, as they are both technically, financially and physically short staffed.

Upon the request of the Delhi Government and the Society for Automobile Manufacturers (SlAM) and Society for Automotive Fitness and Environment (SAFE), US-AEP/Delhi had arranged for the visit of Mr. David Ganzhorn, Vice President, Mustang Dynamometers, Twinsburg, OH, to come and assess the existing in-use vehicle inspection and certification (I&C) facility at Burari in Delhi, and give a preliminary opinion about the techno-economic feasibility of running it as a private business venture. His preliminary assessment is favorable and US-AEP and SAFE are working jointly to prepare a blueprint for the Delhi Government. As a result of meetings with Principal Secretary and Commissioner Transport, Delhi Government, Mustang has been offered the existing facility to be run as a privatization model. The Delhi government has identified land at four different sites for inviting private parties to establish I&C centers to be run as a business venture. Mustang will be seeking TDA support for a pilot project demo for the facility that they will establish as a private business venture.

USAEP will initiate a dialogue between US Government and Delhi Govt. whereby the Mustang Blue Print is implemented, starting with Burarai facility in Jan. �02. Also, USAEP will arrange to get a MOU signed by Sept. �01, to give the green signal for Mustang to go ahead with manufacture/procurement of equipment for delivery in Dec. �01 and installation and commissioning in Jan �02. A successful pilot in Delhi is expected to lead to more such projects in other metros of the country.

Improved urban environmental management.

Create a model that will be valuable as a reference for similar initiatives.

Increased awareness of the U.S. experience in privatizing emissions inspection and certification

III. Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior.

Society for Indian Automobiles Manufacturers (SIAM), Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), Delhi Transport Department,

Anticipated Cost Share: Mustang will bring in its own equipment and the Govt. of Delhi will provide the existing land and buildings as their contribution

Milestone Dates: September �01 through FY02

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi, USEPA, TDA, Mustang Dynamometers

I.R. 1.2 Improved urban environmental management.

I.R 1.4 Increased Transfer of U.S. Environmental Technology Expertise and Practices to Asia through trade and investment

Country: India, Northern Region

Activity Name: Assistance to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Activity 1:

Transport whether it is people, goods or services has become one of the most important factors of Country�s economic and social development. This factor especially becomes predominant in Asian countries due to various factors out of which increased population vis-�-vis demand of transport is the important factor. Due to this transport related environmental impacts continue to mount and contributing 25% of GHG (especially CO2) emission. Technological advancement will not be sufficient to overcome the increased impact on environmental due to unprecedented growing transport demand. This leads to create a culture of adopting best practices in this sector. USAEP industry program already proves the success of institutionalize environmental best practices through implementing ISO 14000 and leads to implement it in the urban sectors. As a result USAEP urban program decided to go ahead to implement ISO 14000 to a Transit System covering major areas of transport.

LBG under this activity will assist Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to establish Environmental Management Systems as per ISO 14001 to their transit system. As a first step key official from DMRC visited New York City Transit Authority to experience how the system was designed, developed and implemented under their Capital Management Program. LBG in this activity will channelise NYCTA�s experience for establishing EMS since DMRC is still under construction stage of the transit system and could be benefited by CPM�s expertise due to the adoption of ISO 14001 by NYCTA into their construction activity.

AS next steps LBG will assist DMRC to build in house capacity by providing training, preparing a Road Map and developing a environmental management action plan. Once it is developed LBG will assist them to find out aspects and impacts, document it and helping them to set up objectives and targets. During the entire process LBG will try to bring US expert from NYCTA (under exchange program through USAEP/India country budget). The fees of the US expert could be shared by LBG. LBG will also put its in house expertise to assist DMRC in addition to US expert.

US-AEP continued to support the Calcutta Metro/NY City Transit partnership to assist the former design and implement an EMS. As part of the TA being provided, an expert from NYCT traveled to India to work with the Calcutta Metro to help them develop the documentation and procedures for designing and implementing an EMS as per ISO14001. While in India, the expert also made a presentation to DMRC on the benefits of implementing an EMS especially in terms of energy efficiency improvements and reduction in overall operational costs. As a follow up to the training, a study tour to NYCT to view first hand their experiences and an operational EMS was organised under the exchange program. The Chief Engr. Planning of DMRC was also a member of the study tour.

As a result of the presentation and study tour, DMRC has realized the role an effective EMS can play and has requested support in terms of Technical Assistance to design a similar system at DMRC. The proposed activity aims at strengthening the newly founded relationship between DMRC and NYCT and will arrange for two exchanges ( US to India �for further training and documentation development) and India to US ( to view the existing system first hand).

Activity 1:

Increased Capacity to establish environment friendly and energy efficient best practices

Increased awareness about US expertise, model and best practices for environmentally managed transit system

Improved urban Environmental Management

Activity 2:

Improved urban environmental Management.

Transfer of US best practices and technology

Activity 1:

Focus on environmental priorities of Indian counterparts

Promoting US environmental model for improved urban environmental management

Promoting sustainable environmental management and practices.

Activity 2:

III. Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior.

Activity 1:

Delhi Metro Railway Corporation

New York City Transit Authority

OTC/Delhi

Activity 2:

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Govt. of Delhi,

Activity 1:

DMRC will share cost of US expert and some of the local resources.

Activity 2:

The DMRC will arrange for all training facilities in India.

Activity 1:

To be completed by 31 December, 2001

Activity 2:

Start Date First Quarter of FY 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP:

Activity 1:

LBG, OTC Calcutta

Activity 2:

OTC Delhi, IIE/EEP, LBG

Activity 1:

I.R. 1.3 and 1.2

Activity 2:

I.R. 1.2 Improved Urban Environmental Management.

I.R 1.4 Increased Transfer of U.S. Environmental Technology Expertise and Practices to Asia through trade and investment

I.R. 1.3 Improved Industrial Environmental Performance

Country: INDIA

Activity Name: Defluoridization and Urban Groundwater Remediation.

US-AEP has been working closely with the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) for the past two years and there have been significant business results as a result of this association. US-AEP would like to continue to work with CGWB in FY01.

Despite India having a number of perennial rivers, almost 80 percent of irrigation and 60 percent of drinking water requirements are met by ground water sources. Just as arsenic is an important environmental concern in the eastern part of the country, fluoride is present in alarming levels in large parts of northern and western regions of the country. Similarly, heavy metals and chemical effluents from urban industrial estates contaminate large tracts of urban groundwater sources.

The CGWB has requested US-AEP support to help source defluoridization and urban groundwater remediation technologies and techniques and also support the organization of a national (which may become international in scope) conference to address defluoridization and urban groundwater remediation. This activity would be divided in to two sub-activities.

The first sub-activity will be a business exchange for 4 senior officials from the CGWB and Rajiv Gandhi Drinking Water Mission (RGDWM), Dept. of Drinking Water Supply, Ministry of Rural Development to participate in a business exchange for sourcing defluoridization and urban groundwater remediation technologies and techniques. This activity will be funded through the EEP mechanism.

The second sub-activity will be support for a national conference on defluoridization and urban groundwater remediation technologies organized by the CGWB, Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR), New Delhi, RGDWM and MOEF etc. US-AEP will support this sub-activity by providing 2 to 3 expert speakers. It is proposed that speakers from U.S. private industry be brought through the NASDA/OPF mechanism and those from academia be brought through the EEP mechanism.

1. Better awareness of U.S. defluorodization and urban groundwater remediation technologies increased transfer of US technology/services
2. Better management of urban groundwater sources leading to improved urban environmental management

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy:

The activity fits well with the following strategies:

I Focus on environmental priorities of Indian counterparts

II Promote US environmental exports in India

Asian and Regional Partners:

CGWB, RGDWM, MOEF, UNDP/World Bank resident mission

Anticipated Cost Share:

The first sub-activity will be an IIE exchange and will involve 1 fully funded delegate and 3 cost sharing (international airfare) delegates

The second activity may be a NASDA/IIE combination or a stand-alone NASDA/OPF activity with U.S. speakers contributing their man-hours pro-bono.

Milestone Dates: Business exchange to the US in the second week of January.

Conference in New Delhi in the third week of February.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi, IIE, NASDA

Primary Intermediate Result:

IR 1.2 Improved urban environmental management

IR 1.4 Increased transfer of U.S. technologies, expertise and practices through trade and investment.

Country: India

Activity Name: Strengthen City Managers� Association in Eight Indian States

Description of Activity:

Strengthening City Managers� Association in Indian

(a) Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra where associations have been duly formed and they need to be re-strengthened to meet our objectives of urban environment infrastructure development in the states (Phase 1 Associations)

(b) to strengthen the City Managers� Association which are proposed to be formed in the following four states by the end of September 2001 � Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Orissa states.(Phase 2 Associations)

c). to build a National Association of City Managers in order to increase the effectiveness of lessons learned by creating a national node of communication for exchange and transfer of information, coordinate on training and contribute to the improvement of executive branch of local government management

The state City Managers� Association are to be activated with induction of professionals and motivated to take up the activities of urban capacity building through training programs, workshops, seminars, exchanges within the country and the region to improve the urban environment infrastructure such as water supply, solid waste management, wastewater treatment, improvement of urban slums, etc. and move forward in the area of private sector participation and public private partnership to achieve these goals. These associations would be given technical assistance to move forward and their activities would be coordinated through a part-time country coordinator proposed to be appointed with the support of ICMA using the resource person from the City Managers� Association, Gujarat.

Expected Results: It is expected that over 1000 urban local bodies of the progressive states in the country would come under the fold of City Managers� Association and these associations would work as a conduit for communication with local bodies to educate them on the need of improving the urban environment infrastructure and enhance their capacity to involve private sector or have public-private partnership to manage the urban infrastructure projects. These associations would particularly be very useful in introducing improved solid waste management practices and technologies in the urban areas and also to advance the cause of wastewater treatment before discharge of wastewater into the water bodies and help in improving their financial management.

The creation of national association of city managers would allow each state to be a communication node within their respective state, serving as the state�s electronic host for sharing of information, etc.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: This will help in US tech transfer in the area of solid waste management and wastewater treatment particularly.

Asian and Regional Partners: RUDO, City Managers� Association, Gujarat, Ahmedabad, India should be involved as Asian partner in this activity.

Milestone Dates:

1^st quarter: Assess the capacity of Phase 1, provide technical support in developing a program strategy, and provide financial support for staff and equipment.

2^nd quarter: Initiate the start up of 4 new, Phase 2 associations. Review the work plans of the Phase 2 Associations, provide financial support for staff and equipment.

3^rd/4^th quarter: Convene an all India City Manager Association meeting, hosted by the 9 existing associations in cooperation with ICMA to form the framework for the National Association of City Managers.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: UEIR, India, ICMA

Primary Intermediate Result: The City Managers� Association would be got registered under the Societies Registration Act/ Public Trust Act, they would appoint professionals as a Core staff to handle the activities of the association and prepare their annual workplan within first quarter of FY 2002. Similarly a country coordinator would be appointed in the first quarter only to take up the work of coordination with all the state associations and put them on a sound footing and get the activities of the association initiated in all the states.

Country: India

Activity Name: Improvement in solid waste management and biomedical waste management practices as well as introducing appropriate technologies for processing and disposal of municipal solid waste and biomedical waste in urban areas.

Description of Activity: Over 400 Class-1 cities in India having a population over 100000 are required to be guided through technical assistance to improve solid waste management practices and for the adoption of appropriate technologies for the treatment and disposal of municipal solid waste and biomedical waste.

In FY 2002 it is proposed to assist about 100 cities in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Orissa in developing strategies for improving solid waste management practices and in adopting appropriate technologies for processing and disposal of waste. Their waste management practices will be studied in details, deficiencies would be identified and technical assistance will be given to improve the systems of waste management in terms of the Supreme Court Committee Recommendations and the Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2000 and they would also be advised about the appropriate technologies for the treatment and disposal of municipal solid waste based on the recommendations that would be finalized in FY 2001 by the Technology Advisory Group of Government of India where UEIR, India happens to be the Chairman of the Core Group for Technology Identification-

It is also proposed to take up five city specific projects for giving technical assistance in developing solid waste management project to serve as a demonstration project in the states concerned. UEIR would prepare these city�s specific project reports and guide the city administration in the implementation of the projects.

Expected Results: About 100 cities in the four states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala & Orissa would get technical assistance and would initiate measures to improve urban environment infrastructure and out of them some large cities may go for adoption of improved technologies which may be offered by US firms. Five important cities in different states would also get city�s specific project report in hand to implement the improved methods of waste management and these projects would serve as models in the respective states for replicating the efforts in other cities.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: (1) Improved Urban Environment (2) US tech transfer in the area of solid waste management.

Asian and Regional Partners: The state governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kerala and Orissa.

Anticipated Cost Share: TBD-for conducting four state level training workshops in India and five city level training workshops in various states.

Milestone Dates: By the end of first quarter the required data will be collected from the states, by the end of second quarter the reports would be ready, in the third quarter the workshops will be held in different states. Similarly, in the first quarter five cities would be identified for preparing cities specific project report and in second and third quarters the reports would be ready and workshops conducted.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: P. U. Asnani, UEIR, India

Primary Intermediate Result: About 100 cities/towns of India would be identified, their data on solid waste management would be collected and analyzed and in the second quarter their reports would be ready and the work in relation to urban capacity building would be taken up to improve the solid waste management practices. This would improve the urban environment in the cities and would give an opportunity of tech transfer from US to India in the area of solid waste treatment.

Country: India

Activity Name: Wastewater treatment. Recycling and disposal.

Description of Activity: Pursue the transfer of AIWPS wastewater treatment technology of US to India through the pilot project at Surendranagar in Gujarat State and through propagation of this technology in other states of India through City Managers� Associations formed and being formed in various states. Also to propagate the technology for wastewater recycling in large cities based on the outcome of the studies that is being undertaken at Ahmedabad and industrial estates in south Gujarat by the US TDA in FY 2001 � FY 2002.

Expected Results: Technology Transfer in the area of wastewater treatment and wastewater recycling may take place seeing the outcome of the pilot project and US TDA supported studies in Gujarat for wastewater recycling.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: Technology transfer in the area of wastewater treatment and its recycling.

Asian and Regional Partners: Government of Gujarat, Government of India CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development.

Anticipated Cost Share: US TDA grant would be necessary for supporting the pilot project at Surendranagar in Gujarat for AIWPS technology. US TDA is already supporting the pre-feasibility studies for wastewater recycling projects in Gujarat State. On the same line this study is to be supported.

Milestone Dates: The pre-feasibility study for AIWPS technology could be completed by end of first quarter of 2002 whereas the work in regard to wastewater recycling under US TDA grant would be initiated as per the contracts that would be finalized by the Government of Gujarat in consultation with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation in coming 3 to 6 months.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: P. U. ASNANI, UEIR, India

Primary Intermediate Result: US technology of AIWPS for wastewater treatment and the technology for tertiary treatment of wastewater for recycling of wastewater for industrial/agricultural use would get demonstrated to the country by the end of the FY 2002 which will help in tech transfer in coming years.

Country: India

Activity Name: Supporting Cities Alliance efforts in slum upgradation projects in the state of Gujarat.

Description of Activity: The City Alliance, USA formed by the World Bank and other international donors has associated with the World Bank projects of urban infrastructure and urban reforms of the World Bank being taken up in the state of Gujarat. The City Alliance in association with the US AID is planning to help the state in formulating state slum policy for upgrading the slums in various urban local bodies in the state to improve the quality of life and urban environment in the state. Several workshops and studies are proposed to be conducted to finalize the state slum policy with the assistance of US AID UEIR, India.

Expected Results: A State slum policy would emerge which will not only guide the state of Gujarat but may also guide the whole country. This policy will guide the further line of action by the cities in the state of Gujarat in upgrading urban environment infrastructure to cover the urban poor and improve their quality of life.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: Improving the urban environment infrastructure.

Asian and Regional Partners: Gujarat Government, City Managers� Association, Gujarat, RUDO, Delhi, US AEP, Delhi and City Alliance, USA.

Anticipated Cost Share: City Alliance will be bearing most of the cost of the project.

Milestone Dates: Within first two quarters of the 2002 the entire study would be completed and Gujarat State slum Policy is likely to be finalized.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: P. U. Asnani, UEIR, India

Primary Intermediate Result: In the first quarter all the studies in relation to the formulation of state slum policy would be initiated and by the end of second quarter the state slum policy would be finalized based on the outcome of the studies and the workshops that are proposed to be conducted during this period.

Country: India

Activity Name: Solid Waste Management Practices and Technology, US and regional exchanges.

Description of Activity:

Arrange exchange visits to USA and within the Asian region to study improvements in solid waste management practices as well as appropriate technologies for processing and disposal of municipal solid waste in urban areas.

Cities and towns in India are required to be guided through technical assistance to improve solid waste management practices and for the adoption of appropriate technologies for the treatment and disposal of municipal solid waste.

In FY 2002 it is proposed to assist about 100 cities in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Kerala, Orissa and other states in developing strategies for improving solid waste management practices and in adopting appropriate technologies for processing and disposal of waste. This necessitates study of waste management practices in USA and in the Asian region and give technical assistance to Indian cities to improve the systems of waste management and advise the cities on using appropriate US technologies for the treatment and disposal of municipal solid waste ass well as explore the possibility in getting US technologies approved by the Technology Advisory Group of Government of India where UEIR, India happens to be the Chairman of the Core Group for Technology Identification

Expected Results: The exchange programs to US and within the region will expose Indian officials to see the advanced technologies of solid waste treatment and disposal and help in sharing the experience of the study tour with the Indian cities at a time when About 100 cities in the four states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala & Orissa are to get technical assistance and initiate measures to improve urban environment infrastructure. Learning from how the problem of waste management is being handled in US and the Asian region, some large cities may go for adoption of improved technologies which may be offered by US firms.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: US tech transfer in the area of solid waste management.

Asian and Regional Partners: Four Urban local bodies of the cities in India whose candidates would be sponsored for the study tour to USA and another six urban local bodies candidates from India, Srilanka, Bangladesh and Nepal whose candidates would be sponsored for a regional exchange.

Milestone Dates: The regional study tour would be organized in the second quarter whereas US study tour would be organized in the third quarter FY 2002.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: P. U. Asnani, UEIR, India

Primary Intermediate Result: This would improve the urban environment in the cities in India as well as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Nepal and would give an opportunity of tech transfer from US to these countries in the area of solid waste treatment.

Country: India

Activity Name: Associate with Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC)

Description of Activity: Associate with Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited (IDFC) taking up a nation-wide Intercity comparison of the selected 10 major cities of India heading toward a better of quality of life, develop urban indicators, document best practices and disseminate the information through network of City Managers� Association, etc. in the country.

India has more than 100 cities above half a million population and more than 30 of them are above one million. Most of the cities lack basic infrastructure and appropriate systems of urban governance. With a view to improve the urban environment and quality of life in the urban area, it is essential to upgrade the skills of the urban local bodies in the country through capacity building and sharing of best practices within and outside the country. The information sharing is a major drawback in the existing system of urban governance. One city does not know how the neighboring city has tackled a particular problem, which is faced by it. A lot of time and effort is wasted in re-inventing the wheel in absence of documentation of best practices and sharing the same with the cities similarly placed.

The IDFC, India in association with Ahmedabad Management Association�s center for Management for Civic Affairs has taken up a partnership project on "comparison of 10 cities heading towards a better quality of life". The cost of this project is being shared by the participating cities and IDFC. Performance indicators are being developed by the consultants and the standards for comparing the performance of the cities are being prescribed. The outcome is to be shared with the ULBs in the country. It is proposed to have US AEP as a third partner in the project for the documentation and dissemination of the best practices utilizing the available network of city managers� association and other for dissemination.

Expected Results: The city comparison project resulting in identification and documentation of best practices would help in the capacity building of the urban local bodies in the country through workshops, training, sharing of information, exchanges between the cities, etc. and help in improving the overall urban environment and the quality of life in urban areas. This may also provide an opportunity of tech transfers from developed countries within India. It may also facilitate privatization in infrastructure development in the country.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: Improvement of urban environment infrastructure and possibilities of tech transfer from US.

Asian and Regional Partners: IDFC, India, Ahmedabad Management Association, and 10 major cities of India.

Milestone Dates:The city comparison study will start from the first quarter of FY 2002 and continue till the end of year 2002.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: P. U. Asnani, UEIR, India

Primary Intermediate Result: This would help the Indian cities in finding solution to their problems of infrastructure development learning from the success stories of ten important cities of India. The documentation and dissemination of best practices that will be taken up with the support of US AEP in the later half of the year and may continued in the year 2003 will go a long way in improving the quality of life and urban environment in many more cities of India who are looking forward for a change and need to be guided through such efforts.

Country: India

Activity: Energy Efficiency Outreach to Municipalities

Purpose: This project will disseminate successful municipal energy efficiency interventions accomplished through the Alliance to Save Energy�s Sustainable Cities work, raising awareness of the benefits of adopting energy efficient practices and how they can be implemented. In order for the project to be sustainable a central goal of the project is to develop the capacity of local institutions at the state and national levels. Opportunities will be sought to engage industrial estates or major industrial energy users within the host cities. Institutions will be targeted which are well positioned to disseminate information, provide support, and deliver training to municipalities to address energy efficiency and water efficiency issues. Host country institutions may include the GOI Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Delhi), the All India Institute of Local Self Governance (Mumbai), municipal managers associations, state municipal associations, state training colleges, the Indian Pump Manufacturing Association (IPMA), energy service companies (ESCOs), the Council of Energy Efficiency Companies (CEEC), and equipment suppliers. Training will demonstrate how energy efficiency measures can improve the overall cost competitiveness of operations while reducing overall energy consumption.

Description: Based upon the success of the Alliance municipal energy efficiency projects undertaken through the Sustainable Cities Program in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Pune, and Indore, the Alliance will develop a focused municipal outreach initiative to share best practices with other municipalities.

In the first step of this effort the Alliance will undertake a scooping mission to identify Indian partner organizations and a target state. The partners selected will have an interest in building their internal capacity to facilitate future municipal water efficiency and energy efficiency activities at the national level or within their state through education and outreach. Karnataka is tentatively the state to be targeted based on its progressive state government, the opportunity of working with the State Training College there, the potential synergies with the energy efficiency cell of TERI being centered in Bangalore, and the Alliance�s significant contacts at various levels of government in Karnataka. There are also a number of industrial estates in Karnatiaka (for example about a dozen in and around Banglalore, seven in Mysore, two in Gulbarga, and one in Hubli). However, the choice of target state will not be finalized until after the scoping mission and discussions with USAEP/India.

The second stage of this activity will include working with the partner organizations to develop a water and energy efficiency tool-kit (outreach materials, pumping and systems analysis software, municipal water efficiency training materials, etc.) that can serve as an efficiency resource for future outreach activities.

In the third stage of this activity, municipal water and energy efficiency training events will be jointly hosted for a number of local governments in the state. These hands-on training events will likely be centered on the results of an audit performed prior to each event on a water system in the host municipality by the Alliance and its partners. The event will then detail the findings of the audit, walk through the step-by-step process of the audit and then discuss potential efficiency opportunities. The end result of each event will be a technical assessment of the host cities� water system and a management action plan outlining specific efficiency measures that can be taken.

1. Develop and further cultivate the interest of municipalities in supporting longer-term water efficiency and energy efficiency efforts.
2. Build capacity within appropriate institutions (such as those mentioned above) to assist them in promoting the concept of improved energy efficiency, allowing them to become a focal point for on-going energy efficiency activities within their states.
3. Create a water and energy efficiency tool kit to be shared by in-country partners (likely composed of resource materials, applicable software, overview of energy efficiency products) that will serve to jumpstart the efforts of the municipalities committed to undertaking more of these activities.
4. Create a state-wide municipal outreach model that can be replicated in other Indian states.
5. Promote the ESCO concept among municipalities as an effective means of better managing water and energy use, controlling costs, and implementing efficiency projects.

Asian Partners: Institutional Partners TBD.

U.S. Implementing Partner: Alliance to Save Energy

Lead Contact for USAEP: Judith Barry

Milestone Dates: Scoping mission Jan. 2002; work plan developed and approved Feb. 2002; implementation through FY 2002.

Primary Intermediate Result(s): IR 1.2 and 1.3

Country : Regional IR 1.2

Activity Name: Regional Urban Forums

Description of Activity:

Supplemented by regional funds, US-AEP/India will send participants/speakers to the following regional events:

• MAPES� Urban Environment Leadership Institute. US-AEP/India will send practitioners and senior city managers to the MAPES technical workshops in Honolulu. We will also send mayors to the Urban Leaders Roundtable in April/May 2002.
• City Development Strategy (CDS) Dialogues in East Asia: We will provide for in-country travel for mayors or other officials to participate in selected dialoges.
• PNWER Urban Resource Management Institute: PNWER proposes to establish a new subsidiary organization to train city managers and others in methods for preventing urban pollution and improving urban resource management. We will fund Asian participants to attend the second CP for Cities workshop, if PNWER organizes it in FY 2002.
• Local Government Preparatory Process events for Rio +10: With substantial help from regional funds, we will send Philippine participants to the three events that ICLEI is planning (see dates below)

Expected Results: Will increase attention to policy issues and sharing of experiences amongst decision-makers in the region leading to local and regional initiatives to improve urban environmental management and impact future industrial growth. This activity will build on the existing partnership and collaborative efforts with the ADB and will expand interactions at the municipal level in Asia and work with ICMA.

Relationship to Country Strategy: These activities are in line with the objective to improve urban environmental management and focus on local governments as agents of change.

Asian and Regional Partners: ADB, ICMA, ICLEI; League of Cities; selected city governments

Anticipated Cost Share: ADB, ICLEI, and Honolulu will put forth support and funding for the Urban Environment Leadership Institute. The exact nature and amount of the support has not yet been finalized. Possible cost share from participants.

November 28-30 � Rio +10 Local Government International Preparatory Committee Meeting (Vancouver)

Early 2002 � First MAPES technical workshop (Honolulu)

April/May 2002 � MAPES Urban Leaders Roundtable (Honolulu)

May 6-17 � Rio +10 International PrepCom (Jakarta)

September 2-11 � Rio +10 Summit (Johannesburg)

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Jeremy Hagger, Jeff Bowyer

Primary Intermediary Result: 1.2

Updated October 10, 2001

Country: INDIA

Activity Name: Air Quality Management Program

In FY 02 EPA will expand its air quality management activities in India, broadening the partnership initiated in FY01 with USAEP, USAID and the World Bank. EPA has been requested by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) to prepare an expanded workplan on capacity building for Central and State Pollution Control Boards that could be supported, in part, by resources of the World Bank project in India on Environmental Management Capacity Building Program. This program will emphasize air quality management skills and strategy development for urban areas outlined by EPA in the MOEF/EPA/USAEP/World Bank Brainstorming Workshop on Air Quality Management conducted at the Central Pollution Control Board in September 2001. Specifically, this program will include:

This program is expected to result in increased skill and capacity for monitoring and managing air quality in selected cities in India, improved use of data and development of scientific strategies for air quality management in at least two Indian cities. The program is also expected to provide actual Source Attribution assessment for the City of Delhi, and initial emission inventory and control strategy for a second city.

Improving air quality management is a priority area of activity for the India Country Strategy, and this program is a primary initiative to promote this objective

Primary US-AEP Intermediate Result Improved Urban Environmental Management

Country Partners: MOEF/CPCB, Selected PCBs, World Bank, perhaps IITs and National Environmental Engineering Research Institite, others TBD.

U.S. Partners: Desert Research Institute, selected State and city air officials.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Date: October 2001

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: EMS for industrial estates and industrial townships

Activity 1: EMS for Industrial Estates (chemical /petrochemical /pharmaceutical industries -tentatively -Roha/Mahad/Patalganga)

US-AEP Western region has been working with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) providing them technology guidance on various environmental projects implemented by MIDC. MIDC is interested in conducting the study of existing industrial estates to assess the environmental needs with regard to industrial environmental infrastructure. The emphasis of this study would also be on the best practices to be followed by industries for effective environment management.

Activity 2: Total environmental quality improvement of an integrated industrial township

There are various industrial townships existing in India. This township includes the residential facilities, recreational facilities, education and health infrastructure and markets etc. Development of EMS for one such township will assist the other townships in achieving environmental sustainability. At the same time create opportunities for US exports.

Activity 1:

The study would reveal the environmental needs and thus market for environmental equipment, technology and services.

Activity 2:

The EMS study would reveal the environmental needs of the township and thus market for environmental equipment, technology and services.

Activity 1

II To develop the market for U.S. environmental exports

III Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior

Activity 2:

II To develop the market for U.S. environmental exports

III Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior

Activity 1: Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, US firm interested in taking up the study

Activity 2: To be decided and US firm interested in undertaking EMS study

Activity 1: FY 2002

Activity 2: FY 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP:

Activity 1: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Activity 2: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Activity 1:Number of US-AEP -supported networks and associations established and or strengthened to promote environmental management systems and cleaner industrial production.

Activity 2: Number of US-AEP -supported networks and associations established and or strengthened to promote environmental management systems and cleaner industrial production

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: Green Supply Chain for Hospitality industry- EMS for primary suppliers

US-AEP Western region was successful to bring ECOTEL, US certification agency to India. The logical step forward will be to assist the primary suppliers of this industry to adopt sound environmental management

HVS International, NY, sole agency providing ECOTEL certification has signed an MOU with Concept Hospitality Ltd., India to work together to promote the certification in India and Asia. US-AEP will provide support and guidance to HVS International and Concept Hospitality to get NASDA OPF funding to establish an Indo-American institution for providing training and hands on experience to these suppliers and staffs to be eco-friendly.

Promoting greening of supply chain concept.

III Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior

Asian and Regional Partners: Concept Hospitality Ltd. and HVS International

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Number of US-AEP -supported networks and associations established and or strengthened to promote environmental management systems and cleaner industrial production

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: Workshop on " Environmental Solutions: Infrastructure Planning and Total Water & Wastewater Management.

Gujarat today is in the forefront of economic development and industrialization. It is the major producer of Textiles, Dyes, Pharmaceuticals and Petrochemicals with the highest productivity per employee. Gujarat built up its industrial strength very systematically through progressive and pragmatic industrial policies and supported it with proper infrastructure. Ironically Gujarat faces problem of drought and floods due to the uncertain climatic conditions. The shortage of water supply has severely affected the industries and steps are taken for recycling and reusing the water. Gujarat is one of the few states in India to have 22 common liquid effluent treatment plants and 9 hazardous waste treatment projects successfully implemented.

US-AEP has been working with Gujarat Government for the past three years, providing technical assistance to build industrial environmental infrastructure. For the future industrial clusters in planning stage, Government wants to be proactive and take proper steps to cater to the needs of water and the other utilities effectively. During US-AEP�s regular interaction with the Gujarat Government, they welcomed our proposal to organize the workshop on " Environmental Solutions: Infrastructure Planning and Total Water & Wastewater Management. The event was planned for last year but was postponed due to earthquake.

After deliberations with Gujarat Government the workshop is now scheduled on November 2-3, 2001. US-AEP Western Region proposes to co-sponsor the seminar by providing two U.S. experts to speak at this workshop.

Assisting the government in identifying the industrial environmental infrastructure projects to be undertaken and to develop holistic approach to total water management

I Focus on environmental priorities of Indian counterparts

Asian and Regional Partners: Gujarat Government

Milestone Dates: November 2-3, 2001

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Number of US-AEP assisted Asian institutions involved in international environmental dialogue.

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: Creation and strengthening of Energy Management Association to help industry adopt energy efficiency operations

US-AEP Western region was successful in establishing United States-Environmental Resource Center (US-ERC) with the objective of assisting industries to adopt EMS and cleaner production practices.

US-AEP Western region is planning to create an "Energy Management Association" with the objective of assisting industries to adopt energy efficient operations and technology.

Industries to adopt energy efficient technology and best practices for energy conservation.

Increase our promotion of energy efficiency and lowering emissions of greenhouse gases

Asian and Regional Partners: To be decided

Milestone Dates: FY 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Number of US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than sales, between US and Asian companies

Country: India, Eastern Region

Activity Name: Capacity building of CMRI on environment management for mining industries

Central Mining Research Institute (CMRI) is a premier R&D organization in mining under control of Government of India, dedicated to deliver scientific and technical inputs to mining & allied industries. The Environment Management Group (CMRI/EMG) constitutes an interdisciplinary & versatile group of experts dealing with the environmental issues of mining industry. The areas of activities of CRRI/EMG include monitoring, impact assessment, eco-friendly planning, risk and hazard assessment, environmental protection and consulting.

CMRI is located in the newly created and mineral rich state of Jharkhand in Eastern India, which is trying to make its institutions responsive and efficient.

CMRI is interested in working with US-AEP to strengthen itself to deal with environmental issues with inputs from U.S. It is anticipated that a subject expert from the U.S. will need to visit the CRMI/EMG headquarters and work with the team for a few days, either for training/discussion/need identification, or for doing an exploratory study on a specific issue. This will then be followed by a detailed intervention in partnership with an U.S. organization, to be supported through either NASDA or CSG.

Expected Results: Capacity building of local environmental institution

Asian and Regional Partners: Asian- CMRI/EMG

Anticipated Cost Share: Local hospitality (lodging) to be borne by CMRI/EMG

Milestone Dates: Nov-Dec 2001

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by a) IIE (b) NASDA/CSG

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.3 Corporate environmental management

Country: India, Eastern Region

Activity Name: TDA support for CESC

Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) is the largest private sector power producer and distributor in Eastern India. It has an old power generating station in an urban area, which has significant air pollution problems. CESC was nominated by OTC/Calcutta to attend the TDA Air Conference in Hong Kong in June 2001, where it made a presentation of the problem. OTC/Calcutta also circulated a trade lead from CESC looking for technology solutions for the subject, against which a consortium of two U.S. companies (Wieland Lindgren Engineers & Schmidt Associates, WLE/SA) responded and made a commercial proposal. CESC, with advice from OTC/Calcutta, have now submitted a concept paper to TDA to support the feasibility study to be done by WLE/SA. The project, if accepted by TDA, is expected to be executed in FY02.

Expected Results: Improved corporate environmental management, air pollution control

Asian and Regional Partners: CESC

Anticipated Cost Share: As per TDA norms

Milestone Dates: Q1, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, TDA

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.3 Corporate environmental management

Country: India, Eastern Region

Activity Name: Promoting U.S. Certifications in India- ANSI/RAB & QEP

US-AEP/Calcutta intends to actively promote the U.S. environmental certifications in India in FY02. On a corporate level, we shall support ANSI/RAB directly, or its affiliate AQS to create significant outreach among local industries. On an individual level, we shall promote the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) certificate given by IPEP, U.S. The support is expected in the form of a NASDA OPF to each organization to create a significant outreach and sustainable partnerships at the local level.

An exchange of 2-3 AWMA representatives from the US to India will be organized to facilitate this activity.

Expected Results: Enhanced corporate environmental management

Asian and Regional Partners: 1) Indian Chamber of Commerce

2) Jadavpur University/IIT, Kharagpur

Anticipated Cost Share: TBD

Milestone Dates: Q2-Q3, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by NASDA

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.3 Corporate environmental Management

Country: India, Eastern Region

Activity Name: Environment Management for pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical industry is an important industry sector, and has a considerable presence in all the regions of India. The pharma industry is also one of the most highly polluting industry sectors and has substantial scope for environmental improvement in its operations, ranging from wastewater treatment, resource recovery, hazardous waste handling to incorporating voluntary environmental initiatives. For example, the Responsible Care/ Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) program as followed by a number of US chemical/pharma firms is a voluntary program.

As a first step, US-AEP/India wishes to organize a two day conference on creating awareness on Responsible Care/SHE programs as practiced by US pharma firms and identify Indian firms willing to initiate similar efforts in their respective units. The activity will be done in association with from the Chemical Manufacturers Association, USA and the Environment Management Cell/Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata. The event will be organized in Kolkata with active support of the Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India, and the Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association will also be sought. Two experts from the CMA or their constituent members will be invited to participate

As the next step, OTC/Calcutta wants to organize a study tour involving some of the large pharmaceutical manufacturers of Eastern India to visit US facilities that practice Responsible Care/SHE and meet suppliers of environmental technology to such manufacturing units. The second phase is contingent upon the interest generated during the first event.

Expected Results: Corporate environmental management, tech transfer

II To develop the market for U.S. environmental exports

III Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior

Asian and Regional Partners: Local pharma industries

Anticipated Cost Share: Local organizers will arrange for all local logistics, venue etc.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by IIE

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.3 Corporate Environmental Management

Country: India, Eastern Region Activity Name: Exchange program for housing developers to Green Institute, MN to study environment management opportunity (f/u of FY01 GH activity)

As a follow-up to the successful completion of the Green Housing Program of OTC/Calcutta in FY01 (in which an U.S. expert completed an exploratory study on water conservation and recycling opportunities for large housing estates), a need is felt to engage a wider spectrum of housing developers to understand environmentally responsible housing development practices in the U.S. With this objective, OTC/Calcutta envisages a cost-share mechanism by which some leading housing developers will be encouraged to visit U.S. to study such housing projects and meet organizations like the Green Institute. Such a visit is expected to inculcate responsible housing development practices, with a focus on water management, for the industry.

Expected Results: Sustainable practices, technology transfer

Asian and Regional Partners: Private sector corporate housing developers in Eastern India

Anticipated Cost Share: Reasonable cost share (like international airfare) is expected from the participants

Milestone Dates: Q2, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by IIE

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.3 Corporate environmental management

1.4 Technology Transfer

Country: India

Activity Name: Tenth Anniversary Program Activities in India and Bangladesh

As part of US-AEP�s 10^th. Anniversary Celebrations, OTC/Calcutta will support the all-India activities that may be designed around the Semi-Annual Meeting in Delhi, but also intends to initiate few post-specific programs for local impact. These activities are around special, high-profile local events, as outlined below:

1. US-AEP Booth in AmCham Trade Show in Bangladesh, January 2001 (special funds)
2. Special Supplement and Advertisement with Economic Times, India (special funds)
3. DVC with local NGOs on role of women in Solid Waste Management (with PA)

AmCham, Bangladesh organizes a major trade show in Bangladesh every year, in January. The U.S. Trade Center (USTC), U.S. Embassy, Dhaka actively supports this event. USTC has mentioned during earlier discussions that it would be a great opportunity for US-AEP to promote its programmatic products and services through a US-AEP booth at this show. US-AEP had put up such a booth at this show in 1995, through the Hong Kong office. The booth can display literatures and videos on all partner programs and activities of US-AEP. It will be actively supported by US-AEP/Washington DC and by the Communications Group. The event will be coordinated by OTC/Calcutta, but will showcase the resources of US-AEP in general.

Economic Times (ET) published a special supplement on Clean Technologies on June 5, 2001 (World Environment Day) in collaboration with US-AEP/Calcutta. They featured the message from US-AEP Executive Director and an article by US-AEP Regional Director, Calcutta prominently on the front page. Next year, they want to collaborate again for this initiative. They are very willing to provide discounted space for a full-page US-AEP advertisement showcasing our activities, resources and partners. The 10^th. Anniversary Program is an excellent opportunity for such a public relations exercise. ET is the largest read business daily having a circulation of about 0.5 million, and reaches most of the decision makers of Indian industry and Government.

Role of Women in Solid Waste Management is an NGO focussed program, to be done mainly with support of PA, Calcutta. This will give a platform for US-AEP to discuss with NGOs on a relatively unattended area. PA will support the program actively with its own resources.

1. Outreach and demand creation of US-AEP services in Bangladesh
2. Familiarity of industrial and urban decision makers with US-AEP

3) Addressing Gender Issues from US-AEP platform

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta, supported by 10^th. Anniv. Committee & Communications Group.

Country: India

Activity Name: Support to ICC to publish Success Story compendium

Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is an important multiplier partner for US-AEP Calcutta for its industrial outreach activities. ICC has extensive engagement with U.S. companies and experts through US-AEP in the last two years. They have formed an Environment Management Cell that has been providing good support to local industries on environment management.

ICC is now coming up with a compendium of success stories of local industries for good environment management practices. It has requested a small funding assistance from US-AEP to publish it. In return, US-AEP will be showcased in the publication as a supporting partner of the venture. Such seed support has been extended to the organization through the CTEM funding mechanism. However, in the present context the mode of funding such projects (probably through NGO funding mechanism) needs to be identified.

Expected Results: Continued partnership of US-AEP with key partners and good environmental activities in the region. Outreach among target groups.

Asian and Regional Partners: ICC

Anticipated Cost Share: Most of the cost of the publication (over 80%) is being borne by the local organization.

Milestone Dates: Q1, 2001

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC/Calcutta

U.S. Partner/funding mechanism- TBD

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.3 Corporate Environmental Management

Country: India, Southern Region

Activity Name: Workshop on Waste Heat Recovery in Cement Plants

The Indian Cement Industry, one of the most highly energy intensive of industries, plays a vital role in the growth of the nation. Cement manufacturing plants in India are a blend of inefficient "Wet Process" plants (consuming high energy) and modern, more efficient "Dry Process" plants.

A potential area that could help the cement industry and the nation as a whole in energy efficiency improvement is the recovery of waste heat from the kilns and cooler exhaust for power generation. The scope for this concept is substantial with numerous cement plants in the country showing serious interest.

US-AEP/India, Chennai proposes to support a national workshop to disseminate information on proven U.S. waste heat recovery/cogeneration technologies to selected members of the Indian Cement Industry and Consultants. Subject to funding availability, the workshop will be held in two locations to be chosen from South and North India. (Bangalore and New Delhi are likely stops)

The workshop is expected to motivate the industry to explore improved energy efficiency techniques developed by the U.S., and contribute to additional power generation avoiding usage of fossil fuels. It is also expected to open up business dialogues between Indian and U.S. companies for new projects in the Cement Industry.

US-AEP supports the Climate Change Strategy of USAID. One of the priority issues identified by US-AEP/India is Energy Efficiency in India�s large cities and major industries. The Cement Industry is a major industry, and therefore, the activity is included in this plan.

The Confederation of Indian Industry and/or

The Industrial Consultancy Organization of Tamilnadu (ITCOT)

Cement Industries Association

US-AEP/India, IIE/Environmental Exchange Program

The local host organization/s will bear the cost of designing, printing/mailing invitation brochures, promotion of the event, arranging local hotel venue, and partial costs of venue/lunches. US-AEP to bear other costs such as Speakers travel/hotel, seminar materials, and partial costs of lunches/reception.

Q3

US-AEP/India Tech Rep, Chennai, IIE/EEP

Improved corporate governance/urban environmental management.

Increased Technology Transfer

Country: India, Southern Region

Activity Name: Conference on Energy and Environmental Efficiency for the food processing sector

India�s food processing industry is energy -and waste -intensive. It offers substantial opportunities for improving the energy efficiency and environment. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) proposes to hold an international expo / seminar "Food Pro 2001", December 2001 in Bangalore. Leveraging on this major event, US-AEP proposes to support a conference on the subject of "Energy and Environmental Efficiency for the Food Processing Sector". The conference aims to expose energy / environmental business opportunities in the food sector and help in exploiting these with U.S. expertise. The conference is proposed in two major cities of India, one covering the North and West, and the other covering the South and East.

Improved Corporate Energy and Environmental Performance. Trade promotion through exposure to relevant U.S. technologies and practices.

The activity relates well with the US-AEP/India strategy that includes energy efficiency improvement and promotion of responsible, sustainable environmental management.

The Planters Energy Network, Ministry of Food Processing, Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

US-AEP/India

TBD

Q1

US-AEP/Chennai Tech Rep

Improved Urban and Corporate Environmental Management

Country: India

Activity Name: Industry Strategy

The US-AEP Industry Program Advisory Group will assist US-AEP/India in developing an integrated and comprehensive short- to medium-term country strategy (with suggested approaches and activities) that is specifically targeted for promoting improved industrial environmental performance in India. This industry program-specific strategy will provide recommendations for activities that US-AEP/India could initiate and support over the next two to three years, in addition to supporting the already articulated and approved broader US-AEP/India Vision Statement, Strategic Objectives and Overall Strategy.

The development of the India Industry Strategy will include additional Industry activities to be implemented in FY 02 (Q3, Q4).

Expected Results: A US-AEP program-specific industry strategy for India

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: This activity is consistent with the Country Strategy to reduce environmental degradation in India by promoting improved industrial management.

Asian and Regional Partners: none required

Anticipated Cost Share: none

Milestone Dates: The Industry Strategy will be completed by December 31. 2001

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Julie Haines, Subrata Mazumder

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.3 Improved Industrial Environmental Performance

Date: September 21, 2001

Country: India

Activity Name: Corporate Energy Efficiency Champion

The efficient use of energy has become an increasingly important issue in many parts of the world including Asia. No where is this more apparent than in Asian countries, where frequent imbalances between energy supply and demand create shortages, periodic blackouts and power quality issues. Accordingly and to help reduce the potential for additional regulatory requirements, industry should take the lead in assuring that whatever energy is used, is done efficiently, and that wherever possible, energy conservation measures have been implemented. In order to raise awareness and act as a model, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a multinational with a strong track record of energy management should be invited to become US-AEP�s Corporate Energy Efficiency Champion. At the same time, US-AEP would like to strengthen an existing local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with an energy focus to reach out to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) about energy efficiency and corporate energy management practices. US-AEP proposes to strengthen a local NGO in India � the Environment Resource Center (ERC) � to organize a series of workshops in these areas.

A series of four workshops will be organized by the ERC to raise awareness about energy efficiency and corporate energy management practices. J&J has been asked to host the first meeting at their site outside of Mumbai with the expectation that other manufacturers attending the meeting would be willing to host subsequent meetings. Ideally another US MNC and two Indian corporations would want the prestige of hosting the meetings, although if no other organizations are willing to host additional meetings, J&J might be asked to host two meetings. By having a strong Corporate Energy Efficiency Champion host the first meeting, by providing real examples of activities implemented, and by providing a guided tour highlighting energy efficient equipment installed, attendees could really understand the benefits of implementing a corporate energy management program. Coupled with strong administration support and extensive energy contacts of the energy focused NGO, this would enable a strong peer networking initiative to be launched.

Expected Results: Promotion of energy efficiency and corporate energy management practices among small and medium enterprises.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: This activity is consistent with the Country Strategy to reduce environmental degradation in India by promoting improved industrial management.

Asian and Regional Partners: Johnson and Johnson (new), Environmental Management Center (continuing)

Anticipated Cost Share: J&J will provide the meeting venue including refreshments and lunch for workshop participants

Milestone Dates: December 2001

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: LBG: Subrata Mazumder, Nick Shufro

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.3 Improved Industrial Environmental Performance

Date: October 10, 2001

Country: India

Activity Name: Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs)

Industrial Estates have become a widespread and important economic development strategy in Asian countries. However, industrial estates place a disproportionate strain to the environment due to industrial air and water pollution, inefficient resource consumption, and generation of toxic materials and solid waste. In a recent push to make industrial estates more resource efficient and cost effective (resulting in a higher return on investments), many countries are beginning to develop or transform industrial estates into Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs). EIPs seek to improve environmental and economic performance by reducing wastes and improving energy efficiency. Working with an existing industrial park to conduct a pilot EIP project, including a training exercise in EIP concepts and a baseline environmental assessment of the park, followed by an aspects/impacts analysis, and the development of an action plan. The pilot project will focus on three main issues related to industrial development - energy use, transportation, & implementing an EMS.

Activity 1: LBG in consultation with Tech Reps. have identified different organizations who are working closely with policy makers and developers to develop eco-industrial park in four different regions of the country. These four organizations are: Center for Environmental Education, Ahmedabad, Environment Management Center (EMC) of Indian Chamber of Commerce, Calcutta, Center for resource Education, Hyderabad and Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Ludhiana. LBG has proposed to send representatives of these organizations to attend the Eco-Industrial Development Program Roundtable (EDRP) hosted by the Cornell Work and Environment Initiative on November 5-6 in Devens, Massachusetts.

Activity 2: Following the workshop, EIP concepts will be implemented into a pilot project at Integrated Leather Complex in Calcutta, which has been developed by a private promoter on BOO basis. A grant assistance could be given to EMC to assist the implementers to develop an Environmental Management Action plan, developing a model which could be replicated at other IPs or EIPs in India, organizing workshops and disseminating information to potential EIP developers.

Develop the capability of industrial parks� management and locators in improving environmental management, transport, and energy efficiency of their operations.

EIP project will take advantage of US-AEP�s industry and urban expertise and will allow US-AEP to demonstrate its capabilities in the Clean Air arena. This is also a timely subject for India with a growing number of EIPs and potential partners are receptive to eco-industrial development as they become a major thrust for governments to couple economic growth and sustainable development.

Asian and Regional Partners:

• Environmental Management Center (EMC) of Indian Chamber of Commerce
• ML Dalmia and Co
• Center for Environment Education
• Center for Resource Education
• Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, US~AEP India

Anticipated Cost Share:

Some of the local cost in terms of venue / lunches during the workshop, printing of workshop materials, communication etc. could be borne by the local host organizations

Milestone Dates: 31 December, 2001

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: LBG, OTC /Calcutta

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.3 Improved Industrial Environmental Performance

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: EEP for Indian firms

US-AEP Western region undertook EEP for Ion Exchange (I) Ltd. last year, which proved to be very effective and the firm finalized tie-ups with 6 US firms.

This year US-AEP Western region would like to undertake EEPs for 5 Indian firms. Provide them partial funding for 2 officials from each of these firms to travel to US. The purpose of the travel will be to visit reference installations, have one-on-one meetings with US firms, finalize business deals, and to undertake training on US products / technology. This activity is subject to availability of opportunistic money.

Technology transfer

II Promote US environmental exports and opening of markets in India

Asian and Regional Partners: Indian firms (To be decided)

Anticipated Cost Share: TBD

Milestone Dates: FY 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Number of US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than sales, between US and Asian companies

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: WEFTEC 2002

US-AEP Western region will lead the Indian delegation for WEFTEC 2002 to be held in the US.

Technology transfer

II Promote US environmental exports and opening of markets in India

Asian and Regional Partners: Indian firms

Anticipated Cost Share: Delegates will pay for themselves

Milestone Dates: TBD

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar, Melina Gomes

Number of US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than sales, between US and Asian companies

Country: India

Activity Name: (1) Participation of Indian engineers in WEFTEC conference to expose them to Wastewater treatment, recycling and wastewater disposal technologies, (2) Organize a workshop with US experts to introduce US wastewater treatment and recycling technologies in India.

Description of Activity: (1) Treatment and recycling of wastewater is a matter of major concern for the Indian cities as most of the cities do not treat wastewater and dispose of untreated wastewater into the waterbodies and create a serious problem of health, sanitation and environmental pollution. It is proposed to expose the Indian engineers to the technologies demonstrated at the WEFTEC conference and exhibition in FY 2002 to promote tech transfer from US to India. Three engineers are proposed to be deputed at the cost of US AEP to participate in the WEFTEC conference in fourth quarter of FY 2002.

(2) It is further proposed to organize a workshop on wastewater treatment and recycling technologies for Indian engineers inviting one US expert as well as the participants of the WEFTEC conference from India to address the Indian engineers and expose them to US technologies for wastewater treatment, etc.

Expected Results: Technology Transfer in the area of wastewater treatment and wastewater recycling.

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: Technology transfer in the area of wastewater treatment and its recycling.

Asian and Regional Partners: State governments/water supply & sewerage boards, Government of India CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development.

Anticipated Cost Share:

Milestone Dates: fourth quarter of FY 2002.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: P. U. ASNANI, UEIR, India

Primary Intermediate Result: US technology for wastewater treatment and the technology for tertiary treatment of wastewater for recycling of wastewater for industrial/agricultural use would get demonstrated to the country by the end of the FY 2002 which will help in tech transfer in coming years.

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: Envirovision 2002

Indian Environmental Association (IEA) represents WEF in India. US-AEP has been co-sponsoring the annual seminar of IEA. The topic of the annual seminar is "Recent advances in industrial water and waste-water management". IEA will organize the seminar and US-AEP will co-sponsor the same by bringing in U.S. experts from the US industry for the seminar

Market access for the US firms

Technology transfer

II Promote US environmental exports and opening of markets in India

Asian and Regional Partners: IEA, WEF

Milestone Dates: May 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Number of US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than sales, between US and Asian companies

Country: India, Western Region

Activity Name: Enhancing the use of renewable energy technology in the western region through governance, training and technology transfer

US-AEP Western region is assisting Georgia University to develop project for CSG grant next year. The project would focus on changing the Maharashtra Government policies towards renewable energy, undertake workshops / training programs for industries to promote use of renewable energy and assist in technology transfer.

Increase demand for renewable energy technology in India

Breakthrough for the US firms in India against stiff competition from European firms

Technology transfer

II Promote US environmental exports and opening of markets in India

IV Increase our promotion of energy efficiency and lowering emissions of greenhouse gases

Asian and Regional Partners: Georgia University, US-ERC

Milestone Dates: Q2 2002. November 2001(for concept paper to be submitted to CSG)

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: Suneel Parasnis, Nutan Zarapkar

Number of US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than sales, between US and Asian companies

Country: India, Southern Region

Activity Name: Green Building" Mission to the U.S.

Green Buildings are those typically characterized by the use of non-toxic / recycled materials, low energy usage, better usage of natural sunlight / ventilation, renewable energy applications, improved building controls especially Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC).

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the largest industry association in India with diversified membership, is seeking US-AEP�s assistance to organize an Indian "Green Building" mission to the U.S. The objective of this mission is to provide exposure to the latest trends & technologies on "Green Building" concepts. The mission will facilitate architects, consultants, contractors, & building promoters / owners to promote the U.S. techniques for Green Buildings. The delegates numbering about 10-12 will visit the U.S. on 8 � 10 days study tour of organizations / facilities that provide exposure to the concepts and implementation of "Green Buildings."

1. Promotion of U.S. energy efficiency concepts / technologies / trade especially with regard to commercial buildings
2. Cutting down fossil fuel usage and reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions

The activity fits ideally into US-AEP/India Strategy of increasing promotion of energy efficiency and lowering emissions of greenhouse gases.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Energy Management Cell, Chennai

US-AEP/India

US-AEP Environmental Exchange Program (IIE)

By February 2002 (Q2)

US-AEP/India Tech Rep, Chennai, IIE/EEP

Increased Technology Transfer, Urban Environmental Improvement

Activity Name: MICROPOWER Workshop, Chennai

Tapping energy from micro-hydel / wind projects is gaining increased attention in India. Southern States are eager to pursue the opportunity to generate energy from small water heads and wind.

The estimated potential from such projects is over 10,000 MW. U.S. Companies offers specialized expertise in developing this sector. The Presidential Clean Energy Trade Delegation that visited Chennai, December 2000 received many inquiries reflecting the interest from local entrepreneurs.

US-AEP proposes a workshop on this subject to explain U.S. technologies / products and how they can help local expectations. The workshop will be led by representatives of at least FOUR (4) U.S. Companies representing micro / mini hydel / wind energy equipment manufacturers and financing partners. Since this will be a purposeful delegation from the U.S. on a specific mission, it is proposed to make use of NASDA OPF.

1. Enhancement of US-AEP's urban programs
2. Possible U.S. technology transfer

US-AEP/India is supporting initiatives to promote renewable energy that will help cut down fossil fuel usage & Green House Gases. The proposed activity will contribute towards US-AEP�s initiatives.

American Wind Energy Association, US-AEP

CII, State Energy Development Agencies like TEDA/ APEDA

Q2

US-AEP/Chennai Tech Rep

Improved Urban and Corporate Environmental Management

Country: India, Northern Region

Activity Name: Clean Technologies Demonstration for metal finishing industry

Environmental regulations pose a large burden on small metal finishing establishments and have caused many companies to close rather than comply with complex environmental regulations. In view of this, USAEP plans to conduct clean technology seminars for these small establishments in Haryana and Punjab. The activity proposes to identify a cluster of units who will be willing to provide their manufacturing facilities for a demonstration project. NASDA will identify and support the technology provider for a demonstration project.

Create opportunity for tech transfer

Increase community participation

Create awareness at the grassroot levels

Increased dissemination of information on best practices and the benefits of U.S. cleaner technologies in the metal finishing industry.

II Promote a culture of responsible, sustainable environmental management and behavior

Government of Punjab and Haryana, Small Metal Finishing Industries in these states

Anticipated Cost Share: Manpower, manufacturing facility to be provided by local industry identified. Identified US technology provider will also provide 50 percent cost share.

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi, NASDA

IR 1.1 Improved corporate environmental management

IR 1.4 Increased transfer of U.S. technologies, expertise, and practices through trade and investment

Country: India, Northern Region

Activity Name: Science and Technology India 2001

Description of Activity: Science and Technology India 2001, organized by �Exhibitions India� will provide a unique platform for the market to explore, understand and review the needs of the diversified industrial base, mature financial sector and the ongoing technological revolution. The event is a good export promotion vehicle for the US knowledge based industry particularly Environment, Water, Industrial Automation and instrumentation sectors to market into India, in view of the large demand for US products and services in the Indian sub-continent.

A concurrent technical conference will discuss the latest technology transfer and process control issues, processes and future oriented conservation, and control measures to prevent environmental degradation, and will emphasize sustainable development.

Execution:

1) Work with the Exhibitions India to develop a strategy to attract US firms to participate in this event.

2) Prepare a concept paper for NASDA for supporting U.S partcipation

3) Work with NASDA to identify U.S. technology providers

4) Arrange for speakers from US-AEP

1) US-AEP will be provided a complimentary stall by Exhibitions India.

2) The delegates visiting the US-AEP stall will be briefed about US-AEP activities

3) Follow up will be performed with delegates that are interested in representing U.S. environmental firms in India

4) Trade leads will be generated from the trade show

Increased transfer of U.S. environmental technology, expertise and practices to Asia through trade and investment

II Promote U.S. environmental exports and opening of markets in India

Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Anticipated Cost Share: US companies will provide at least 50 percent cost share

Milestone Dates: Q3 April 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi and NASDA

1.4.b US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than direct sales, between U.S. and Asian companies

Country: India

Activity Name: International Exhibition and Seminar on Energy and Environment in Cement, Construction and Allied Sectors and Workshop on use of Petcoke.

Description of Activity: National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) have come forward jointly organize an International Exhibition on Energy and Environment in Cement, Construction and Allied Sector from January 28-31 2002 in New Delhi. A one-day workshop on the use of Petcoke and two-day Seminar will also be organized simultaneously, during this period.

USAEP would mobilize self-sponsored technology suppliers and also support two to three US technology experts to speak at the conference.

This show will provide a unique and a much desired platform for showcasing and reviewing the technologies on the cement, construction, and allied building materials. The seminar would be an ideal opportunity for the manufacturers and suppliers of cement plant machinery, equipment and instrument and consultants and other allied agencies, to exhibit and deliberate in an integrated and inter-related manner on the latest trends in the cement and building material technologies.

Increased transfer of U.S. environmental technology, expertise and practices to Asia through trade and investment

II Promote U.S. environmental exports and opening of markets in India

National Council for Cement and Building Material

Anticipated Cost Share: US companies will provide at least 50 percent cost share

Milestone Dates: January 28-31, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi and NASDA

1.4.b US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than direct sales, between U.S. and Asian companies

Country: India

Activity Name: International Seminar on Hospital Waste Management

Indian Society of Hospital Waste Management, a registered body, is organizing the first International Seminar on Hospital Waste Management at Jaipur on 11^th and 12^th April, 2002. They have asked USAEP to co-partner in this seminar. USAEP would arrange 2-3 US speakers to speak on the subject.

Treatment Technology Companies can also participate and contact you or us in this regard. They will be given space for their equipment and time for their presentations.

Increased transfer of U.S. environmental technology, expertise and practices to Asia through trade and investment

II Promote U.S. environmental exports and opening of markets in India

Indian Society of Hospital Waste Management

Anticipated Cost Share: Indian Society of Hospital Waste Management will take care of all the logistics for the event

Milestone Dates: April, 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi

Primary Intermediate Result: 1.4.b US-AEP assisted business transactions, other than direct sales, between U.S. and Asian companies

Country: INDIA

Activity Name: Waste-to-Energy Activities

Activity 1: Waste-to-Energy technology identification business exchange.

The Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES) is the nodal ministry in India that is responsible for developing the non-conventional and renewable energy sectors in India. Given the increasing deficit in power supply vis-�-vis demand, renewable energy will increasingly play a major role in meeting India�s energy needs.

The ministry is also the controller of federal and state level nodal agencies working in the areas of renewable/non-conventional energy project development. The ministry is responsible India�s renewable energy policy. The Ministry is currently developing a national master plan for managing municipal waste and waste-to-energy is indeed an option. As is well known, energy demand outstrips supply by almost 40 percent . The Ministry is also managing the UNDP-Global Environment Facility (GEF) project on high rate bio-methanation as a means of mitigating GHG emissions.

A group of 5 to 8 director-level officials from MNES, IREDA and state level nodal energy development agencies will travel to the United States to identify U.S. expertise and technologies for various waste-to-energy technologies projects sponsored the MNES. The exchange will include meetings with U.S. waste-to-energy technology/service providers and site visits to locations where such technologies are in commercial operation.

Activity 2: Waste � to � Energy Workshop, Chennai

Arising from energy shortages and the need to dispose Solid Waste effectively, waste-to-energy technologies are keenly sought by entrepreneurs in South India. Andhra Pradesh Government had been encouraging numerous biomass to energy projects. Incentives are provided by Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources (MNES) to such projects.

US-AEP proposes to hold a workshop on waste-to-energy that will highlight some of the proven U.S. technologies in this field. The technologies may include tapping leachate gas from municipal landfills for conversion to electricity, gasification systems, cogeneration and refuse-derived fuel.

The workshop will have participation of 3 / 4 U.S. experts. It will address consultants, municipal authorities, entrepreneurs, Government officials, financing agencies and other energy interested agencies.

Activity 1:

1. Better awareness of U.S. waste-to-energy technologies
2. Better management of urban municipal waste and high organic industrial waste with the added benefit of decrease in GHG emissions.
3. Dollar value of US-AEP assisted sales

Activity 2:

1. Enhancement of US-AEP's urban programs

2. Improvement of policy & environmental management

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy:

Activity 1:

The activity fits well with the following strategies:

I Focus on environmental priorities of Indian counterparts

II Promote U.S. environmental exports in India

IV Lowering of GHG emissions

Activity 2:

The proposed activity is in harmony with US-AEP country strategy that supports waste-to-energy programs.

Asian and Regional Partners: -

Activity 1:

MNES, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), state level nodal agencies (new)

Activity 2:

Energy & Fuel Users Association, Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA)

US-AEP

Anticipated Cost Share:

Activity 1:

MNES will bear at least the international airfare for all participants, through the UNDP-GEF project (leverage of funds from non-USAID sources)

Activity 2:

TBD

Milestone Dates:

Activity 1:

Activity start date is 2^nd week of November

Activity 2:

Q4

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP:

Activity 1:

OTC Delhi, IIE

Activity 2:

US-AEP/Chennai Tech Rep

Primary Intermediate Result:

Activity 1:

IR 1.2 Improved Urban Environmental Management

IR 1.4 Increased transfer of U.S. technologies, expertise and practices through trade and investment.

Activity 2:

Improved Urban and Corporate Environmental Management

Country: India

Activity Name: Indo US Conference on Natural Gas

Description of Activity: US Department of Energy (USDOE) is finalizing the plans for an Indo-US Conference on Natural Gas as a follow-up to an event they had in April 1997. The conference to be held in close association with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India and Gas Authority India Limited will fulfill one of the international recommendations in the President�s National Energy Policy (NEP) report. It will focus on building gas markets, developing a viable regulatory framework, and non-conventional gas. Depending upon industry interest, DOE will follow up with one-on-one meetings between US firms and Government of India officials. As a follow up to the conference, there will be two set of technical assistance activities involving the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) and the University of Houston�s "New Era" program, which DOE will implement if found appropriate. US-AEP/India has been approached by USDOE to support the participation of a private sector expert on coal gasification or related area, which has been agreed to by us

Increased transfer of U.S. environmental technology, expertise and practices to Asia through trade and investment

II Promote U.S. environmental exports and opening of markets in India

USDOE, USAID, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India

Anticipated Cost Share: Local organizers and DOE will take care of conference logistics

Milestone Dates: February/March 2002

Lead Responsibility for US-AEP: OTC Delhi and IIE