This ambitious reform process is in its early days and environmental governance remains weak. Ten agencies, across six ministries are responsible for implementing a tangle of environmental laws and regulations that cut across all areas. Financial, institutional and human resource constraints all slow development. . While Thailand has made serious strides to improve environmental management, the actual performance of Thai industry and municipalities remains mixed.

The Thai government has taken steps to tackle the complex issues involved in protecting the environment and is currently planning and implementing a broad range of environmental programs. There is open and increasingly informed debate on how to best manage environmental stewardship in the face of globalization and renewed economic growth. This has brought forward a number of exciting new initiatives that offer great promise. These include new Thai programs in air quality, cleaner production, and energy as well as infrastructure development in water and wastewater and solid waste sectors.

Decentralization continues to be one of the areas in which the reform process is moving solidly ahead. Municipalities are able to exercise much greater control over their environmental planning and infrastructure development. By far the largest municipality in Thailand, Bangkok, with ten million residents and one third of Thailand�s manufacturing and motor vehicles is a microcosm of the country�s environmental challenges.

Improving environmental conditions in Thailand will be a major effort that will require significant reform of legal and regulatory structures, strengthening of human and institutional capacity and investment. Prior to the economic crisis, Thailand�s 1.5 billiondollar environmental market and 20 �25% yearly rate of growth made it one of the most attractive markets in the world. While these conditions have not returned, there is significant commercial activity in selected environmental subsectors. Under a World Bank medium investment scenario, Thailand will need to make annual investments of US$660 million in wastewater and US$ 600 in air pollution control by the year 2005.

Approach

The stage and momentum of development in the environmental sector in Thailand make a highly compelling case for a strong, focused and integrated program. Currently US-AEP has strong project activities in almost all aspects of urban and industrial environmental development in Thailand. US-AEP�s partnerships, as well as access to valuable US sources of technology, expertise and funding continue to provide value to a large number of Thai and US commercial and developmental efforts.

The US-AEP program will focus on key areas where we can have the most impact. Priority areas will be identified based on Thai environmental plans, conversations with senior representatives from the Thai public and private sectors, and market research. US-AEP Thailand will provide strategic inputs to key individuals and organizations at key points in the development process.

We will work with Thai and US partners to provide support for the development of an increasingly effective environmental management system in Thailand. Increasing Thailand's capacity to manage its environment by engaging the public sector, the corporate sector and civil society is a central objective of US-AEP's program.

1. US-AEP Thailand Strategy

• Be a integral and positive component of the American Embassy in Thailand

2. US-AEP Thailand Partners

Building and sustaining partnerships is a cornerstone of our strategy. In developing new activities, US-AEP Thailand works with partners to define activities that achieve specific objectives by leveraging capabilities, technologies and information from the US and the Asian region. US-AEP Thailand will strengthen our relationship with existing project partners and increasingly develop new partners to work with a cross section of the players in the environmental sector.

US-AEP Thailand will also build on our strong working relationships with Thai organizations, government agencies and companies. US-AEP has worked with almost all Thai government agencies involved in the environmental sector and has a broad network of partners and relationships. Strong joint Thai � US activities under a five year technical agreement between US EPA and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (MoSTE) also provides a unique platform for engagement across a range of issues. Giving a significant design and management role to Thai partners is a crucial part of the strategy.

US-AEP Thailand will also continue to develop relationships with NGOs a through a new grant mechanism - the NGO Community Participation Initiative - and partnering with organizations such as the Thailand Environment Institute. We will also continue to work closely with the Regional Environmental Officer and the American Embassy.

To strengthen and expand US-AEP Thailand�s valuable network of partners, in FY 2001, US-AEP Thailand will reconvene the US-AEP Thailand Steering Committee, an informal group of senior level Thai officials and executives. The committee will meet quarterly to discuss current and new initiatives for expanding the reach of the US-AEP program.

This strategy builds on a track record of engagement in Thailand that has enhanced Thai environmental development and supported transfer of environmental technologies. We will apply it to all activities conducted in Thailand. What follows is a summary of our strategy for engagement that illustrates our approach for each of US-AEP�s four program areas, as well as participation in regional activities. The attached activity sheets provide a more complete picture of specific activities and expected outcomes.

US-AEP�s policy engagement in Thailand will concentrate on strengthening both the formal and the informal sectors in corporate and civil society interested in environmental policy. US-EPA has long been a key resource for the US-AEP Thailand�s policy program and will have an increasing amount of impact through its agreement with MoSTE. US-AEP will provide support to a US EPA and MoSTE�s Pollution Control Department (PCD) initiative to develop a pilot Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR). This activity will later come under the EPA � MoSTE Agreement. US-AEP will coordinate closely with the work under this agreement and will provide support to activities that build on or support it.

World Bank and ADB have significant current and planned environmental programs in Thailand that have policy components. The World Bank is moving ahead with Wastewater and Air programs in Bangkok and a sweeping institutional reform program. The ADB is working in Cleaner Production and Solid Waste outside of Bangkok. The US-AEP supported Chiang Mai Air Quality Master Plan is becoming an important part of the PCD�s efforts to decentralize environmental planning.

US-AEP will support Thai efforts to promote improved environmental performance through an appropriate balance of the carrot and the stick. Thailand is moving ahead with enforcement and incentive-based schemes that combined have the potential to be a powerful set of tools for change. Two Thai initiated activities planned for FY 2001 demonstrate the range of our engagement. A study tour to the US for a group led by the Department of Industrial Works on Environmental Technology Verification supports early steps in implementing incentive-based components of the agency�s Cleaner Technology Policy. A later study tour designed to enhance the PCD�s capacity in pollution inspection support the enforcement of existing environmental laws.

Urban and Infrastructure

PAG 2 consists of three different activity areas and is the largest component of the US-AEP Thailand workplan. This is justified by the broadness of the PAG, applicability to Thailand and commercial potential. The three activity areas are Urban, Infrastructure and Energy. All US-AEP Thailand in country staff will be involved in PAG 2. The Infrastructure Rep, based at the Kenan Institute Asia, will be the lead for urban and infrastructure programs. The Tech Rep will be the lead for energy and commercial activities in the PAG.

1. Urban

Movement toward decentralization and the concentration of pollution problems in urban areas, especially Bangkok, combine to make urban environmental development important to Thailand. As municipalities are increasingly able to plan their own environmental strategies and infrastructure, they will be an important partner for US-AEP. Key focal areas are project management and finance, good governance, transparency, networking and support for the provision of environmental services to citizens. Key partners are the Thailand Environment Institute, the Municipal League of Thailand and the International City Manager Association. US-AEP will aim to build new partnerships with important organizations such as the Thai Local Self Government Association and the Local Government Development Institute.

2. Infrastructure

The Thai government is working with a broad range of stakeholders to define a structure for reform of state environmental infrastructure ownership and operations. US-AEP will continue strong programs aimed at overcoming barriers to planning, financing, building and operating environmental infrastructure. The need for effort in this area is made clear by the number of newly constructed wastewater facilities that are not operating, while an even larger number are needed. US-AEP will support efforts to increase Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment, Solid, Hazardous and Medical Waste, Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Systems.

3. Energy

The core piece of the US-AEP Thailand energy program is a partnership with the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) that will help strengthen Thailand�s energy efficiency sector. US-AEP and ASE activities are primarily targeted to support the country's commitment to industrial energy efficiency. As this sector is market-based and linked to technological advances, this activity is closely linked with US-AEP work in technology cooperation.

Other focus areas with committed activities include alternative fuels and renewable energy sources. US-AEP Thailand also will continue to work in support of existing Thai initiatives in ethanol, alternative fueled vehicles and solar energy.

Industry

Environmental Research Institute of Chulalongkorn University (ERIC) in partnership with US-AEP�s Policy Group, has become an important strategic partner in corporate and industry outreach initiatives. ERIC�s long - standing connections to major Thai companies and the visibility created by Greening of Industry Network (GIN) in Thailand provide a basis for engagement across a range of issues, such as performance benchmarking, corporate disclosure, cleaner production, and emergency response. We will continue to support ERIC to become a self-sustaining resource in the Thai environmental sector by providing training and other services of value.

US-AEP will also support strong industrial pollution prevention programs by the Thai government and connected efforts by Thai industry to improve environmental performance. US-AEP will work with Thailand�s Department of Industrial Works and the US EPA to implement a multi-stage Cleaner Production in the Electronics Sector project in support of the agency�s Cleaner Technology Master Plan for Thai Industry. The Samut Prakarn Cleaner Production and Industrial Efficiency Project managed by PCD and funded by the Asian Development Bank is the largest effort in Thailand to involve industry in a specific province in an effort to measure and improve their environmental performance. US-AEP Thailand is working with the project contractor to design a series of joint activities throughout the four-year project.

We will also continue our engagement with our other partners such as the Thailand Network for Energy Efficiency and Cleaner Production, Asia Pacific Cleaner Production Roundtable the Thai Environment Institute. We will launch an initiative with the Kenan Institute to develop environmental curriculum for business school partners. US-AEP Thailand will build on its earlier programs with Ford Motor Company and ERIC to engage a broader range of private sector entities.

Technology cooperation is the lead activity of the US-AEP Thailand Office of Technical Cooperation. This consists of a package of support for US companies and technology providers that combines the services of USFCS with US-AEP�s additional tools, especially NASDA and EEP opportunistic funds.

In FY 2001, US-AEP Thailand will carefully integrate and coordinate market research with US-AEP resource use. We will focus on key market opportunities by identifying important subsectors, and communicating and coordinating with US companies. We will be producing ISAs on the Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency Sectors in October and December of 2000. KIAsia will be producing an ISA on Water and Wastewater Markets early in the year. US-AEP Thailand also contracted a market research report that will update an existing Thailand Environmental Export Market Plan. This study, Environmental Market Opportunities in Thailand, is designed to give a strategic view of the status of most subsectors after the crisis and serve as a platform for design US-AEP Thailand commercial activities.

Focus sectors include Water and Wastewater, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Air Pollution, Cleaner Industrial Production and Clean Energy. US-AEP will work directly with the span of programs and partners in Thailand to identify and access opportunities for technology transfer. The Tech Rep office will take the lead role for commercial component of all US-AEP Thailand activities according to USFCS objectives.

US-AEP Thailand aims to provide a results oriented package of support to US environmental companies to link them with sources of information, project partners and business opportunities. Specific commercial activities will include organizing delegations to trade shows such as WEF-TEC, AWMA and energy, market research, counselling, and introduction to partners, projects and opportunities.

US-AEP project activity in Program Advisory Groups 1-3 provide a unique platform to help US companies develop business in Thailand by developing markets, building capabilities in Thai partners, promoting American environmental solutions and providing access to information, partners and opportunities.

Regional

US-AEP intends to work closely with regional activities that support the country strategy and have an in country partner or plan of action. Specific regional programs are expected to include:

• Urban Networks
• ETV Partnering
• Inspector Training
• NGO Community Participation Initiative
• Vehicle Emissions
• Air Pollution Business
• Asia Pacific Roundtable on Cleaner Production

US-AEP will foster Thailand�s regional role, both to involve Thailand in Asian environmental networks and to give exposure to Thai successes. Thailand is also now Chairman of the ASEAN Environmental Committee and the Asian node of the Greening of Industry Network. Given Thailand's emergence as a regional policy leader, we will support these initiatives throughout the year. Thai experience offers useful lessons for other economies in unleaded gasoline phase-out, non-governmental policy advocacy and industrial metrics.

Country:  Thailand

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Activity Name:  Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)

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Activities are clusters of exchanges, workshops, events and other initiatives intended to accomplish a larger result

Continue work with Pollution Control Department to develop Pollutant Release and Transfer Register in Thailand.  Building on the emissions estimation work of FY2000, this year will be spent initiating pilot PRTR at site determined by Thai government (probably Map Ta Phut, in Rayong Province).   The project will assist PCD and participating facilities in collecting and archiving pollutant release data.  A QA/QC process will be developed as well as a system for evaluating the data provided. Lessons learned from this pilot process will be used to help develop a national system the following year. 

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Include links to USAEP Intermediate Result indicators, if possible provides information for cleaner production.

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Promotes cleaner production in targeted sectors and establishes working relationship with Ministry of Industry. 

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• Pollution Control Department
• Industrial Estates Authority of Thailand

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Anticipated Cost Share: Industrial Estates Authority of Thailand,

Pollution Control Department, and Map Ta Phut industries.

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Milestone Dates:

• Start measuring in April 2001

• QA/QC Training in September 2001

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Lead Responsibility for USAEP: EPA and its partner organizations

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Primary Intermediate Result: Design, collection and sorting of release and

transfer information for pilot project.  Develop consensus on approach to

expand targeted pilot PRTR to national level.    

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Date: June 16, 2000

Country: Thailand based (Regional)

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Activity Name: Regulatory Dialogue

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Description of Activity:

US-AEP is working to expand dialogue between environmental regulatory officials, private sector leaders, and other experts from Asian and industrialized countries.

The principal objectives o this activity are to:

1. create a network committed to strengthening Asian environmental regulatory systems; and
2. improve understanding of regulatory challenges and develop innovative solutions. As a first in-country activity, US-AEP is supporting the development of the Thai

Environmental Law and Policy Forum, an in-country platform to identify key regulatory issues and defining new policy strategies. Supported by the Pollution Control Department (PCD), the Forum will bring together a wide range of Thai agencies and organizations as well as other donors such as the World Bank to develop consensus on policies for strengthening regulatory program areas. Initial work will begin via a three-day event in Thailand in September 2000.

US-AEP will:

US-AEP also had very positive initial conversations with MoSTE�s Office of Environmental Policy and Planning about including their reform efforts under the Regulatory Dialogue. Specifically OEPP wants to strengthen the EIA process and deveolve considerable responsibility to regional offices.

In FY2001, US-AEP will continue the Thai activity as well as explore possibilities for regional opportunities in other countries, establishing and implementing a similar activity in one other country. During FY01, US-AEP will also identify a third country for engagement in FY02. As part of regional activities, US-AEP will continue to work with international donors such as the World Bank and ADB.

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Expected Results: Environmental laws and policies strengthened; networks expanded

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Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: Supports Thailand country objective to expand US-AEPs regulatory dialogue, and complements US EPA bilateral capacity building activity in Thailand.

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Asian and Regional Partners:

• Thailand Pollution Control Department (PCD)

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Anticipated Cost Share: As secretariat for the Forum, PCD will cover costs of arranging the working group meetings and workshop, and hotel and other expenses for Thai participants. The World Bank will provide experts to support Forum activities, most notably working group meetings in advance of the workshop. Other U.S. groups such as USEPA, Kenan or ABA may send experts to the Thai workshop.

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Milestone Dates:

• Working Groups Meetings: July - September 2000

• Three-day Workshop: September 2000

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Lead Responsible for US-AEP: PADCO/Hagler Bailly

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Primary Intermediate Result: 1 - Improved public policy

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Date: November 7, 2000

US-AEP Activity Description

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Pollution Inspection Study Tour

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Pollution Inspection Division (PID) of the Pollution Control Department (PCD) has a main responsibility in inspection and controlling pollution sources under Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act. B.E. 2535 (1992). The division was recently established to strengthen pollution inspection and investigation, which will help government to enforce pollution laws and control sources of pollution effectively. These could help and support Thailand more strongly in enforcement process and punishment. The goal of this activity is to explore USEPA experience on pollution measure and monitoring including investigation the cases. This study trip supports efforts such as the Regulatory Dialogue, EPA MOU, and World Bank Programs to reform the Ministry and strengthen enforcement.

In the past, Thailand has not strictly enforced laws or punished polluters, due to the economic crisis. For this reason, pollution problems in Thailand are seriously increasing in all sectors. In the same time, Pollution Control Department, without experienced guidance and officials team to focus on measuring, sampling and preparing investigating evidence for punishment, was not able to control pollution problems completely. This Pollution Inspection program proposed this educational and training program to enable Pollution Inspection Division officials to learn successful from U.S. experiences of enforcement and inspection.

The program will start on 3 days workshop in Bangkok with USEPA. The technical workshop on the pollution inspection and case preparation will provide PID to know basic information and theory of investigating process in the U.S. Then, following to the workshop, a technical study tour will mobilize key PID officials to the U.S. for 2 weeks to study more lessons practically as per designed in the workshop and closely with Federal US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Providing an environmental exchange program to PID, the Tech Rep office expect PID could gain its capability to proceed environmental law enforcement and apply U.S. experience in the inspection and investigation process. It could help Thailand controlled pollution problems more effectively. Polluters will be more strictly monitored and could seek technologies for their waste treatment facility to avoid punishment from the government.

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This is met with US-AEP Thailand public policy strategy to build up government capability to tackle environmental problems.

Thai Pollution Control Department, Pollution Inspection Division

• PCD contribution on cost-sharing exchange.

• US-AEP funding on International traveling, transportation, accommodations

November 4-19, 2000

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Jack Kneeland, Satit Sanongphan

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.4 Increase Technology Transfer and Export Sales

Date: August 30, 2000

US-AEP Activity Description

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Environmental Technology Verification (ETV)

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As part of efforts to broaden US-AEP�s relationships with Thai government agencies in the environmental sector, US-AEP began discussions with the Department of Industrial Works to offer support for implementation of their Clean Technology Policy for Thai Industry. DIW requested support in developing an environmental technology verification program (ETV) to support a number of incentive-based mechanisms in their new policy. DIW has an ETV subcommittee and plans to provide financial and other incentives to industry that applies ETV approved equipment.

This program has received commitment during high-level discussions with US-AEP and DIW�s Director General and other key staff. The program is designed specifically to match DIW�s needs in implementing their CT policy. DIW and US_AEP Thailand are both very positive about including other Thai agencies (Pollution Control Department, Thailand Environment Institute) and other regional countries.

Thai participants in the study tour are expected to number 5-6

Strengthening DIW�s CT Policy & implementation

Supporting strong positive Thai inititiaves.

Improving Industrial environmental performance.

Department of Industrial Works, Pollution Control Department, Thailand Environment Institute.

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Study tour to US October,.2000

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Jack Kneeland, Satit Sanongphan

Primary Intermediate Result:

Date: August 30, 2000

Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Mobile Sources / Green Fleets

Description of Activity:

An integrated program to reduce emissions from all types of vehicles within the municipal government; through better management; better maintenance; downsizing vehicles; reducing the number of vehicles; carpooling; fuel switching (alternative fuels

-- CNG, LPG, hybrid, etc); route optimization; diesel retrofit; investing in more energy efficient and less polluting vehicles; etc. Such a program will reduce both major air pollutants in Bangkok, including particulates, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The Mechanical and Maintenance Division at BMA has been the most involved and

has done a great job of developing better systems; better vehicles, better maintenance; better training, etc. However, an integrated Green Fleets program in Bangkok would involve more than just the Mechanical and Maintenance Division -- for the maximum effect, it would involve every department in the city, including procurement and budgeting. To make such a program really work, it requires the commitment of BMA management at high levels. Green Fleets offers the opportunity for Bangkok to become a model for managing vehicle fleets in Thailand, and eventually around the world; Green Fleets offers a public relations opportunity -- to show the public what the city is doing to reduce vehicle pollution in Bangkok and to inspire others; It offers an opportunity to integrate many Bangkok programs, including those with the World Bank ; And... it will save the city money -- in fuel savings and maintenance.

Green Fleets was initiated in FY 2000 with a range of pilot activities with the private sector and BMA. A less intensive program for FY 2001 will continue these activities and bring them to the point of sustainability afterwards.

The program will continue to involve both public and private sectors but will focus on key pieces as follows:

Private Sector: The initial Green Fleets work done during FY 2000 showed that fleet operators realize the value of Green Fleets-like activities, but do not have access to the tools and resources to make their work more systematic. US-AEP will work with the Rocky Mountain Fleet Managers Association to develop a US-Thai partnership to support developing this area. The RMFMA visited Thailand on an earlier Green Fleets trip and is eager to continue participation.

BMA: We will continue to build on key Bangkok vehicular air quality issues and support efforts under programs such as World Bank, I/M, and BMA�s air quality unit.

• Improvement of Bangkok air quality
• Technology transfer
• Increase business/ trade opportunities

Supports US AEP Thailand strategy to help improve urban environmental management.

• Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), (sustain)
• Private Sector Fleet Operators

Anticipate Cost Share: Kenan Institute Asia

BMA

World Bank

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office

Improve the relationship between Thai & US agencies and technology transfer

Date: January 2, 2001

Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Emergency Management

This activity is to follow-up on the technical assistance provided previously by the US Federal Emergency Management Agency and the City of New York to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The BMA has progressed substantially over the past year in developing its response plans. It needs further assistance in refining these plans for specific emergencies such as chemical spills and fires. In order to sustain the relationship and the transfer of technology, a sister agency relationship is to be pursued between New York and Bangkok. The activities will include two exchanges of US and Thai officials.

US-AEP has also had interesting discussions with other players in the emergency sector such as Chulalongkorn�s ERIC (see separate sheet) and the Asia Disaster Preparedness Center. All emergency management activities in Thailand will be coordinated and focus on emergency elements with an environmental component such as chemical hazards.

• A signed MOU between New York and Bangkok
• Continued development of BMA�s emergency response system
• Potential opportunities for US companies to supply equipment to the BMA

Supports USAEP Thailand strategy to help improve urban environmental management.

US Partners: New York City and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) (Sustain)

Anticipate Cost Share: Kenan Institute Asia

• December 2000: BMA�s trip to New York
• March 2001: FEMA�s trip to Thailand

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office

Improve the relationship between BMA and NYC, MOU signing, technology transfer and lead to CSG grant for FY 2001

Date: August 11, 2000

Activity Name: Municipal Manager Certification

Description of Activity:

As the decentralization process in Thailand continues, the local government organizations will be responsible for managing their cities in order to providing the better environmental services for their communities including infrastructure projects i.e. solid waste, wastewater, medical waste, air pollution and water supply. The Decentralization Act will gradually transfer the responsibility and authorization to local administration within 4 years starting from year 2000. Presently, the local officials lack the skills to effectively manage programs. This project will help provide the officials to understand more about the cities management under the new circumstance. The city management-training course will be designed to help them to explore the various policies; program and administrative systems required for local government officials to successfully manage their agencies. The course will focus on the following topics: political structures, relevant laws and regulations, socioeconomic, city planning, physical/infrastructures development, financial management, communication/ public participation, public private partnership and Information System. Training will be provided to the Provincial Administration Organization (PAO), Tambon (Sub-district) Administration Organization (TAO) and Municipalities. The project will be implemented in close cooperation with the Office of Economic Development Board (NESDB), Municipal League of Thailand (MLT), Thailand Local Self Government Association (the newly established association, chaired by former Bangkok governor, the members comprising PAO, TAO and MLT) and Chulalongkorn University (CU). CU will be a lead partner to develop the training course materials with the support from ICMA. Project activities including holding two training courses for target 100 officials. Local partners in the later years will sustain the training program.

• Help local organizations meet the requirements of a decentralization process
• Improve local officials ability to manage and finance infrastructure projects
• Improve the attractiveness for investors in municipal infrastructure projects

Support USAEP Thailand strategy to help improve urban environmental management

US Partners: ICMA

• Municipal League of Thailand (MLT)
• National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB)
• Chulalongkorn University
• Thailand Local Self Government Association

• US-AEP responsible for hotel, meals and travelling for US experts (ICMA) and course development
• Kenan and Thai partners responsible for the domestic costs

• Course material development from October 2000 to January 2001
• 1^st Training course in February 2001
• 2^nd Training course in May 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office

Date: January 2, 2001

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Alliance to Save Energy

• more effectively market energy-saving equipment and services  throughout Thailand to reduce production  and energy costs and improve reliability;

• engage  policymakers on energy and regulatory issues of interest  to energy efficiency industry members;

• more effectively communicate to policymakers the benefits of improved energy efficiency to the nation's environment and economy; and

• develop joint ventures and other professional exchanges with the U.S. energy efficiency industry.

The core activity will be the creation of a non-profit trade association or Council of Thai energy efficiency companies that manufacture or supply energy efficiency products and services, similiar to those created by the Alliance to Save Energy in the United States, India, and Hungary.  Initial work for such an industry council has been  completed, including the DEDP's directory of energy efficiency companies. The Directory was funded largely advertising in the directory, demonstrating market potential.  The Council will increase the awareness of Thai industry to the benefits of energy efficiency, the options available, and build local  capacity to adopt energy efficiency programs.   To insure long-term sustainability, a train-the-trainers effort will be launched by a Thai energy efficiency NGO, the Energy Conservation Center of Thailand, to help make them an ongoing, in-country source of training and expertise for Thai industries.  Additionally, advanced training, seminars, and technology  demonstrations will be provided, some by U.S. energy companies with a  presence in Thailand.

The Alliance will conduct two educational seminars to educate 150-200 decision-makers from industry, hospitals and hotels on energy-saving opportunities in their facilities. The activity will tap the Thai efficiency industry's expertise and self-interest to cost-effectively address energy and environmental problems.  Specific Thai partners will be identified from discussions with energy efficiency companies, USAEP Tech Reps, the Department of Energy  Development and Promotion (DEDP), the National Energy Policy Office (NEPO),  the Energy Conservation Center of Thailand (ECCT), and others.  The Alliance also will explore providing technical assistance to the Federation of Thai Industries based on the work the Alliance has done as manager of the U.S. Department of Energy's Steam Best Practices  Program.

The Alliance also will work to replicate its successful energy-efficiency roundtables to discuss issues of interest to energy efficiency companies, e.g. utility restructuring, national energy planning, alternative financing, equipment standards, and building codes.  Finally, the Alliance will work with US-AEP and organizations in the United States to develop a November 2000 study tour for key stakeholders in the Thai energy efficiency industry.  Participants will be selected from among appropriate representatives of the Energy Entrepreneurs Club, DEDP, ECCT, and other associations and key policy making bodies.

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A proactive association of energy efficient companies in Thailand actively promoting energy efficiency.  2. The Energy Conservation Center of Thailand strengthened to  be able to better supply, on an ongoing basis, expertise and training to Thai industries on becoming more energy and resource efficient.  3. Thai industries with  increased skills and capacity and desire to adopt more energy efficient technologies and practices.

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Asian and Regional Partners:

• Energy Conservation Center of Thailand; (ECCT)
• Federation of Thai Industries;
• Department of Energy Development and Promotion (DEDP);
• National Energy Policy Office (NEPO); 
• International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC),

• Alliance to Save Energy

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Lead Responsible for USAEP:  Judith Barry

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Primary Intermediate Result: Thai Council of Energy Efficiency Companies established and on a clear roadmap to become self-sustaining; linkages established between the new Thai Council and its U.S. counterparts, and improved corporate governance/environmental  management

Date: January 2, 2001

Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Municipal Energy Efficiency

Description of Activity:

Thailand municipalities manage facilities that use an enormous of energy. In the past, little attention has been paid to the efficiency of the facilities. Then in 1999, MLT begin to address the issue through activity success an energy saving competition. To build on this initiative plan is to work with two municipalities on a demonstration project to improve the energy efficiency practices. From this demonstration, material will be developed and a program established expands to other municipalities in the future. Best practices will be documented and disseminated. This activity will support existing and on-going local and nation-wide initiatives in urban energy conservation and climate protection. It will also contribute to building a Thai team of experts in urban energy conversation/ climate protection, in collaboration with the Municipal League of Thailand.

This activity was originally derived from one proposed by the US-AEP Energy program, but not funded. The Thailand Environment Institute has submitted a proposal for a definable range of activities that will enable municipalities make changes that will reduce climate impacts. TEI will partners with one of several possible organizations from Portland, Oregon. This activity is being launched to enable the partners to pursue a large grant from the Oregon Climate Trust for follow up programs.

Build on the MOU between Portland consortium and TEI for joint project by supporting an effort to develop a proposal for large US fund. Small Grant to TEI and travel for US experts to frame the work.

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• Contribute Thai and US experts to seminars, and other capacity building forums, including �in-house� training
• Establish expert teams
• Disseminate Best Practices for sharing and replication of experiences
• Organize and convene forums for exchange of US expertise and technology

To promote, enhance and increase readiness for US environmental knowledge, expertise and technology exchange in Thailand.

US Partners:

• Portland

• Municipal League of Thailand (MLT)
• Thailand Environmental Institute (TEI)
• International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC)

Anticipate Cost Share: Kenan Institute Asia, MLT and TEI

• 1^st Seminar in January 2001
• Team for trainers built between February and May 2001
• Best practices documented by June 2001
• US Tech Exhibition for Thai/Asian Cities in September 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office/ Technical Cooperation Office

Primary Intermediate Result: US environmental knowledge and expertise is utilized in Thailand, and technology transfer has begun.

Date: August 11, 2000

Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Bangkok Air Quality Sister City

Description of Activity:

BMA is receiving financial support from World Bank to conduct the Bangkok air quality study. An US-Thai partner awarded the contract in February 2000. The areas of focus include transport source control, road dust , buses and motorcycles inspection and maintenance, transport management, ambient air quality monitoring, public awareness raising and capacity building. The support activities will include the exchange visits to build up the long-term relationship with the US air quality agencies via the sister agency mechanism. This will allow for a continued exchange information and technical assistance. Additionally, the formal establishment of an air quality unit will help the BMA to develop and implement air quality initiatives more efficiently. The World Bank planned to provide a loan for BMA to implement the project.

• Improvement of Bangkok air quality
• Technology transfer
• Increase business/ trade opportunities

Supports US AEP Thailand strategy to help improve urban environmental management.

• Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), (sustain)
• Thai Pollution Control Department (PCD), (new)

Anticipate Cost Share: PCD, Kenan Institute Asia, BMA, World Bank

• 1^st Thailand � US visit: February 2001
• 2^nd US � Thailand visit: March 2001
• MOU signing

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office

Improve the relationship between Thai & US agencies and technology transfer

Date: August 11, 2000

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Activity Name: Resource Cities

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The Resource Cities program of ICMA is an international partnership program through which the skills and successes of a select U.S. city are shared with cities in developing and transitional countries around the world. Under this initiative, the city of Rayong, Thailand would be paired with a U.S. city counterpart to provide technical assistance in improving professional municipal management, supporting participatory and inclusive governance, and improving delivery of environmental services.

This eighteen month partnership has two phases: Phase I (due to be completed in July 2000) involves a diagnostic whereby an appropriate U.S. city counterpart will be selected based on mutually agreed on activities. Phase II (to be completed by the end of 2001) will involve a workshop introducing both U.S. and Thai city officials to discuss best practices of their common objective, workplans to specify activities required to meet the objectives and exchanges between cities to fulfill these objectives.

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Improved urban environmental management as a result of best practices sharing between U.S. cities and an Asian counterpart.

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Supports USAEP Thailand strategy to help improve urban environmental management.

Asian and Regional Partners:

• City of Rayong
• TEI

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Anticipated Cost Share: TBD

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Lead Responsible for US-AEP: ICMA

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Primary Intermediate Result: 12 Improved urban environmental management

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Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Best Practices in Solid Waste Management & Institutional Framework

Description of Activity:

Although many positive steps have been taken, solid waste management in Thailand is still poor. Hundreds of millions of US$ from Royal Thai Government (RTG) have been spent for solid waste infrastructure but it can not be fully utilized. A major need is to better understand best practices in solid waste management. RTG realizes this fact so MOSTE launched a policy in November 1999 that supports the establishment of central facilities for "Integrating Solid Waste Management". The policy also supports the decentralization laws recently declared and targeted to be fully operational by 2004. The laws empower the local government agencies to be administratively and financially independent. On going: BMA is currently planing to have three solid waste facilities. And ADB is providing technical assistance to RTG on refining the feasibility study on national solid waste management.

US-AEP Thailand is exploring the possibility of conducting this project as a NASDA grant to the Kenan Institute Asia, who would cover up front costs.

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1 : Best practice in solid waste management

To assist the Thais in realizing their goals and to eventually provide opportunities for US companies, the proposed activity includes the development of two workshops to facilitate technology transfer from the US through training by the Association of Thai Professional in America and Canada (ATPAC) experts who work with state EPA. These workshops are expected to lead to practical & appropriate solutions for Thai communities. The solutions may include the processes for site selection, design and operation of municipal waste sanitary landfill, and selection of waste separation equipment, composting equipment and incinerators. The workshops consist of a half-day VIP session for the mayors and president of Provincial Administration Organization plus another two and a half days for municipal manager, designers, operators, and relevant government officials. Public�private participation is still required since the investment on the central facilities is very high.

This activity is to assist MOSTE in implementing the "Integrated Solid Waste Management Policy" that was approved in November 1999. In order to succeed in meeting the objective of establishing centralized facilities, the capabilities of the operators must be improved. Therefore, an operator license needs to be developed and a certification training program to prepare operators to pass the license needs to be developed. In addition, some management and regulatory items must be improved including formally establishing a National Solid Waste Management Committee and improving the site permitting process. Activities will include:

Activity 2.1: A short -term advisor from Association of Thai Professional America and Canada (ATPAC) or USEPA is to assist Thai government agency to develop the framework

Activity 2.2: Holding a seminar

• Establishment of formal National Solid Waste Management Committee
• Establishment of a certification program
• Improving the permitting process

• Providing US companies access to a more clearly defined solid waste management program

Supports US-AEP Thailand strategy to help improve urban environmental management.

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• Thai Pollution Control Department (PCD)
• Municipal League of Thailand (MLT)

Anticipate Cost Share: PCD, KIAsia, MLT

• Short term advisor: January 2001
• 1^st Workshop in January 2001
• 2^nd Workshop in May 2001
• Study trip to USA: March 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office

Primary Intermediate Result: Improved urban environment management

Date:August11,2000

US-AEP Activity Description

Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Wastewater Operations and Maintenance

Partly as a consequence of USAEP�s on-going efforts to support privatization of

Environmental infrastructure projects in Thailand, both the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Wastewater Management Authority are to privatize O&M for existing waste waster systems. The BMA is planning to use the private sector to manage the BMA Phase II and III. The WMA is planning to privatize systems under its control and has recently received cabinet approval to proceed on developing new systems. In addition, there are 40 municipalities that have systems that will soon be transferred to their control under decentralization policy that may offer opportunities for private sector management.

The activities include support for a short-term advisor to review TORs for O&M privatization, a seminar to promote the opportunities to potential investors, and a trip to Manila for the BMA to see the Public �Private Partnership Center that the BMA will use as a lesson-learned model for establishing its privatization unit.

US-AEP Thailand is exploring the possibility of conducting this project as a NASDA grant to the Kenan Institute Asia, who would cover up front costs.

• Provide a clear bidding process for US companies
• Provide investment and service opportunities for US companies
• Assist Thai organizations in structuring a privatization program that will work in Thailand

To support US AEP strategy on urban infrastructure privatization

• Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), (sustain)
• Wastewater Management Authority (WMA), (new)

Anticipate Cost Share: Kenan Institute Asia, BMA, WMA

• December 2000 � BMA and WMA officials� Trip to Manila
• February 2001 � Short term advisor works with BMA & WMA
• May 2001 � Seminar on privatization of Wastewater Operation and Maintenance

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office

Date: August 11, 2000

Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Energy Efficiency / Renewable Project Financing

Description of Activity:

Thailand has been promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy in Thailand for nearly ten years with limited success. One of the barriers to successful commercial application of technologies is limitations on financing. To address this issue, a project-financing workshop will be provided by US experts including E&Co., a not-for-profit financial service organization. The workshop will include practical examples of how to develop and finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in areas such as ESCOs, biomass, and photovoltaic technologies. It will also introduce sources of funding and funding mechanisms. Participants of the workshop will include entrepreneurs, government officials and financial institutions.

• Increased the knowledge of the participants in financing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects/businesses

• Provide US financials services organizations with opportunities to meet with potential clients

• US investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy in Thailand

Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: Support US AEP strategy in energy program

US Partners: E&Co

• International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC)
• Industrial Finance Corporation of Thailand (IFCT)
• National Energy Policy Office (NEPO)
• Kenan Institute Asia

• US-AEP will responsible for course material development and professional time.
• Kenan and local partners will responsible for experts travelling cost domestic cost and production of course materials

Milestone Dates: November 2000

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office-Tech. Rep. Office

To accelerate the implementation of energy service (ESCOs) business in Thailand

Date: August 11, 2000

US-AEP Activity Description

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Center for Environmental Management and Training

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Contact Person: Chulee Grove / Dr. Somporn Komolsiripichaiporn

The Center for Environmental Management and Training (CEMT) will build upon the successful establishment of the partnership in FY 2000 to promote improved environmental management in industrial and urban areas in Thailand and Thai access to US environmental goods and services. US partners include the University of Hawaii/Honolulu Community College and the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE), a national non-profit organization focused on Community and Technical Colleges.

During FY 2001, the CEMT partners will:

1. Define, develop and implement jointly funded tasks in areas of environmental education, pollution prevention and chemical emergency preparedness training and energy technology demonstration as cited in a recently executed Memorandum of Understanding with the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
2. Assist members of the Responsible Care group in Thailand�s Chemical Industry to gain access to advanced US environmental technologies and train Thais in the utilization of those technologies.

• Initial capacity building in environmental education and training within the Bangpoo Industrial Estate.

• Initiation of the Responsible Care Program in up to 60 companies in the Thai Chemical Industry.

• Enhanced access for Thai government agencies and private sector to US environmental technologies and training.

Supports performance indicators

Asian and Regional Partners: Chulalongkorn University, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, Chemical Industry Council of Thailand

Anticipated Cost Share:

Milestone Dates: Funding available by November 1, 2000; Develop train-the-trainer plan for the Bangpoo Industrial Estate by January 31, 2001; Develop public outreach, education and demo plan for IEAT "Symbiosis Island " Project by February 28, 2001; US expert visit to advise on Responsible Care Program by April 30, 2001; Conduct IEAT train-the-trainer program July, 2001: Participating chemical companies begin initiation of Responsible Care Program by July 31, 2001.

Date: January 2, 2001

Country: Thailand

Activity Name: Environmental Curricula for Thai Business Schools

The Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina and the Kenan Institute Asia will collaborate with Thai business schools, beginning with the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy at Thammasat University to develop curricula and executive education programs that will help current and future Thai business leaders understand the importance of and adopt sustainable management practices. The project to be launched is the "Competitiveness and Sustainable Development" initiative at their institutions.

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• Contribute to Thailand's competitiveness, and overall economic recovery
• Promote stronger market opportunities for trade and investment with the United States
• Develop the capacity to promote competitiveness and sustainable enterprise in Thailand

• Thammasart University
• Chulalongkorn University
• Thai businesses
• Kenan Institute Asia

Anticipate Cost Share: Kenan Institute Asia

• May 2000 � May 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Urban Infrastructure Office

Date: August 11, 2000

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Ford Motor Company

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Description of Activity:

This activity will initiate, develop, and implement a Ford Motor Company Conservation & Environment Grants Program for Thailand.  Doing so will promote and recognize local environmental initiatives and also enhance  Ford Motor Company's credentials as a corporate citizen committed to fostering an increased global awareness of environmental.  The program will also create a forum for closer community and governmental relations with conservation and environmental NGOs. Financial grants will be made to projects in the areas of environmental protection, conservation and historical preservation under the following criteria:

1. The Grants program should provide support to those organizations that focus on preservation of the natural environment and support conservation in a noteworthy manner. Organizations receiving grants should demonstrate a well-defined sense of purpose, a commitment to maximizing available resources, and a reputation for meeting objectives and delivering quality programs and services.

2. Consideration also should be given to individuals as well, however, certain activities will not  be supported, (e.g. scenarios, debt reduction, religious programs, vehicle donations, etc.).

Ford Motor Company office in Bangkok will  publicize the program and invite potential recipients to request a copy of the program's rules and submit applications. The grant applications  will be reviewed by a jury panel, which will determine the grant recipient(s) and the amount of the grants within the total available funding.  US-AEP will be an active  partner in the actual selection of award recipients.  Submissions will be shared with for our comment and reaction prior to selection.  Likewise in constituting selection panels, US-AEP will suggest to Ford possible panelists based on our experience and work in that particular country.  In addition, the US-AEP tech rep office will help publicize the program.

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Expected Results:  The promotion and recognition of local environmental initiatives so as to strengthen the role of civil  society in environmental decision making.

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Relationship to US-AEP Country Strategy: Supports  overall objective of supporting  initiatives in the private sector and civil society which recognizes and reward strong environmental initiatives.

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Asian and Regional Partners: Ford Motor Company.

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• Procedures and announcements go out  July 2000

• Potential grant awards reviewed October 2000

• Grants awarded November 2000

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Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Dennis Zvinakis, country coordinator with support for the US-AEP tech rep office.

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Primary Intermediate Result: 1 - Improved corporate governance.

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Date: August 11, 2000

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name:  Sector Specific Cleaner Production

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Activities are clusters of exchanges, workshops, events and other initiatives intended to accomplish a larger result

Develop pilot initiative with the Thai Ministry of Industry and Thai industry associations to help small industries adopt cleaner production techniques.  EPA will work with selected Thai assistance providers (or industry associations) to build capacity to:

• Conduct P2/Energy Efficiency Audits;

• Support Development of EMS�s;

• Develop Guidance on Regulatory Requirements and Provide Compliance Assistance;

• Improve Access to EPA and Other Sources of P2/E2 Information Resources and Tools;

• Assist in Gaining Access to Information on U.S. Technology and Service Providers; and,

• Provide Training in Accessing P2/E2 Information Resources via the Internet

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Include links to USAEP Intermediate Result indicators, if possible The development of center of excellence in Thai associations to provide technical capacity assistance to small industry, and improve access to U.S. information resources and technology providers.  

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Promotes cleaner production in targeted sectors and establishes working relationship with Ministry of Industry. 

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Anticipated Cost Share: Ministry of Industry and associations.

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Milestone Dates:

• Launch initiative in November 2000,

• First workshop, February 2001,
• Training Program, July 2001

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Lead Responsibility for USAEP: EPA and its partner organizations (to be determined following selection of a target industry).

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Primary Intermediate Result: Agreement by Thai industry associations to become centers of excellence for cleaner production outreach.  Targeted workshops for small industry.   

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Date: August 11, 2000

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Tech Transfer in the Water and Waste Water Sector

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Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment are being the largest sector in Thailand. The market size is approximately USD 500 Million in the next couple years. Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) and Municipal wastewater treatment in Bangkok are the upcoming largest infrastructure projects, which will generate opportunity for consulting services, feasibility study, operation and maintenance, equipment supply and major contract. US-AEP OTC office has been working with key agencies in government sectors such as Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA), Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), Wastewater Management Authority (WMA), Pollution Control Department (PCD) and Sewerage and Drainage Department, BMA, to promote American water/wastewater consulting service and equipment supply as well as privatization implementation.

In industrial sectors, water and wastewater treatment and recycling are the target technology for them, especially industries that look for reduction of water and energy consumption. Most are certified ISO 9000 and some are processing the ISO 14000, which would be an effective selected customers and end-users. OTC purposed Tech Transfer activities in Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment are as follows.

1. Develop opportunity for Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) and Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) infrastructure projects, focusing on water transmission and distribution works, privatization on water supply in rural area.
2. Work with US Trade Development Agency (TDA) on an technical assistance and feasibility grant support to Wastewater Management Authority (WMA), up coming Wastewater Treatment Plants in Koo Kot � Prachathippat and Om noi � Om yai areas. WMA plan to extend more contracts on municipal wastewater treatment operation and maintenance since the cabinet approval.
3. Cooperate with Sewerage and Drainage Department, BMA on its TDA feasibility study Klong Toey project to create competitive bidding procurement by later this year and lead opportunities for O&M contracts in completed WWTP.
4. Samut Prakran Wastewater Treatment potential equipment supply. The facility will expectedly to be completed in 2002. U.S. Filter will be responsible for treatment operation; further equipment and machines will be required.
5. WEFTEC�2000 and spin-off site visit to Water Treatment Facility and business meetings.
6. Aquatech Asia Exhibition � March 2001. US-AEP will participate in the steering committee to help organizer recruit for U.S. booth.
7. Entech Pollutec Asia � May 2001. US-AEP will arrange U.S. pavilion in the exhibition, target 8-10 U.S. companies joining the exhibition. Technical speaker will be also provided by US-AEP.
8. Cooperate with PAG 1 Regulatory Dialogue program to apply polluter pay principle for wastewater treatment fee in Bangkok and Municipalities. The Pollution Inspection program in PAG 1 will increase laws and regulations enforcement to industries that will need more technology to solve their wastewater treatment problems.

Export sales and potential contracts on consulting service, feasibility study and operation and maintenance for U.S. companies in Water Sector

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These activities are on the country commercial strategy, which is currently the strongest sector in Thailand. The OTC will work closely with Thai government agencies and industrial sectors to crate market opportunity.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Metropolitan Waterworks Authority, Provincial Waterworks Authority, Wastewater Management Authority, Pollution Control Department, Department of Industrial Works, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, Environmental Engineering Association

• Q1, Q2, Q3 and WEFTEC in October 2000

• AquaTech Asia in March 2001

• Entech Pollutec Asia in May 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Jack Kneeland, Satit Sanongphan

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.4 Increase Technology Transfer and Export Sales

Date: August 30, 2000

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Tech Transfer in the Solid and Hazardous Waste

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Solid and Hazardous Waste is the most popular issue in Thailand. The key sectors in Thailand are Public Cleansing Department, BMA, Pollution Control Department, Department of Industrial Works, Department of Local Administrative and Municipalities. The solid waste and hazardous waste market size is approximately USD 100 Million, including sanitary landfill, recycle and sorting plant, incineration and composting site. Major projects in Thailand is Regional Solid Waste Management Facility which the Pollution Control Department recently announced to allocate budget for appropriate site which has done Environmental Impact Assessment and Public Participation program. Thailand solid waste management strategy shall be focusing on the integrated waste disposal facility which included all type of treatment methods. The collection system and transportation management is being a key area which Thailand is seriously requiring. Most of solid waste in Thailand approx. 72% is managed by open-dumped landfill, complete sanitary system has been implemented only 27%, and 1% of incinerator. BMA generates at least 8,000 tons of waste daily, without proper collection and disposal system.

US-AEP OTC plans to work closely with current Regional Solid Waste Study and upcoming ADB technical assistance program in Pollution Control Department and Public Cleansing Department, BMA. Purposed Tech Transfer activities are as follows.

1. SOLID WASTE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK

   The Tech Rep will provide environmental exchange program and study tour to Thai governmental agencies for an establishment of integrated solid waste management center in provincial areas. This will gear up solid waste projects throughout the country and turn open-dumped landfill to be as sanitarily operated landfill site.

2. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR

   To follow up a result from TDA grant feasibility study on BMA Commercial and Non-Hazardous Waste Privatization Management, US-AEP will coordinate with Public Cleansing Department, BMA organizing a seminar on the result of feasibility study to sound a pilot district for implementation.

3. HAZARDOUS WASTE INCINERATION PROJECT

   This will be applicable to the projects owned by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration on the crematorium incinerator, Medical Waste Incinerator and Department of Industrial Works Hazardous Waste Incinerator Project. The Tech Rep will inform U.S. manufacture/engineering/supply firms to participate in bidding process.

4. WASTE EXPO TRADE MISSION 2001

   Encourage Thai distributor/agent on solid, hazardous, medical waste disposal equipment and machines by leading Thai delegate to attend the exposition and study tour in U.S. US-AEP OTC will recruit a Thai delegation to visit U.S. solid waste technologies on collection/hauling system and sorting machine, which will have potential and opportunities to import to Thailand.

5. COOPERATE WITH PAG 1-3 SECTION:

Follow up on Regulatory Dialogue program to build up solid waste operation management standard and manual. Pollution Inspection will assist government to increase enforcement of illegal dumped of hazardous or chemical waste outside the disposal area. Cooperate with Solid Waste Best Practice, Resource Cities, Urban Management and Finance, Privatization reform in PAG 2 to sales U.S. technology and services on hauling, transporting, sorting, recycling of solid and hazardous waste.

Export sales and potential consulting, engineering, feasibility study and operation contract for U.S. companies in Solid Waste Sector

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These activities are on the country commercial strategy. Solid Waste Sector is a major environmental issue in Thailand. There are opportunities to create sales of consulting service, and operation management to Thailand for American Companies.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Pollution Control Department, Department of Local Administration, Department of Industrial Works, Public Health Department, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand.

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• Q1, Q2, Q3 and
• WASTE EXPO in May 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Jack Kneeland, Satit Sanongphan

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.4 Increase Technology Transfer and Export Sales

Date: August 30, 2000

US-AEP Activity Description

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Tech Transfer in the Air Pollution Sector

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Bangkok City is the most critical area of air pollution. It happens from all mobile sources and diesel engine pollution. Particulate Matter are discovered more than WHO safety standard. The World Bank has provide technical assistance to BMA on its Air Quality Management Project, which established to reduce air pollution in Bangkok, mainly from mobile sources, truck and diesel engines, construction sites and debris.

The rapid growth in Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate and Mab Ta Put Industrial Estate are another reason which bring the urban air pollution more critical. In this sector, U.S. supplier of continuous emissions systems and ambient air quality monitoring systems has opportunities to export technology to Thailand.

US-AEP OTC has been working closely with Thai government agencies to seek opportunity to promote U.S. technologies and services in the projects. The Tech Transfer proposed activities are as follows.

1. AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT CHAPTER IN THAILAND

   This will establish an AWMA Thailand Chapter. Expected organizations will be led by Pollution Control Department, Asia Institute of Technology, Chulalongkorn University and other A&WMA members

2. A&WMA EXPOSITION IN JULY 2001

   Tech Rep will lead Thai delegates to attend the A&WMA Annual Conference and Exhibition and Spin-off site visit in June 2001.

3. AIR QUALITY TRAINING AND SEMINAR

   US-AEP Tech Rep will provide technical expert to conduct training or seminar focusing on air quality improvement program to Thai governmental agencies, focusing on mobile source emission reduction, indoor air quality improvement, continuous emission monitoring.

4. US-AEP TECH REP PROVIDES IMIS AND SUBMITS TRADE LEADS ON AIR SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THAILAND

   The ISA on air pollution sector in Thailand will be ready to deliver on October 2000. This useful information will help NTW or OTM companies to understand the air pollution configuration in Thailand.

5. COORDINATE WITH PAG 1-3 PROGRAM

The mobile sources and BMA � CARB sister city will help the concern organizations to establish partnering and technical transfer on air pollution monitoring in Bangkok. Developing Regulatory Dialogue and Pollution Inspection program will increase Thailand�s enforcement capability. These will speed up in importing of air pollution monitoring equipment and consulting service from U.S.

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Export sales on air monitoring equipment and devices, consulting service contract in the Air Sector

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Air Pollution issue is being active in major cities like Bangkok and Chiangmai. Target industries will be more strictly controlled their air pollution emission by Pollution Control Department and Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. Expected sales and constancy services will be increased.

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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Pollution Control Department, Chiangmai Municipality, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, World Bank, ADB.

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• Q1, Q2, Q3 and
• A&WMA in June 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Jack Kneeland, Satit Sanongphan

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.4 Increase Technology Transfer and Export Sales

Date: August 30, 2000

US-AEP Activity Description

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Tech Transfer in Cleaner Production Sector

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Thailand Cleaner Production and Technology has been promoted widely to industrial sectors. The Technology Network and Eco-Efficiency of Thailand has been established for a year. Major government agencies are Department of Industrial Works, Pollution Control Department. US-AEP OTC is working closely on the Samut Prakarn Cleaner Production program which is running by ICF Consulting, Inc.

1. ICF SAMUT PRAKARN EXCHANGE

   US-AEP OTC will provide an environmental exchange program to this project. This activity will link Thai industries to seek opportunity to adapt U.S. technology to their production process under Samut Prakarn Cleaner Production Program.

2. EXCHANGE FOR SECTOR SPECIFIC

   US-AEP will fund environmental exchange program to specific industries such as electronics industry, and other related industries.

3. COORDINATE WITH PAG 1-3 PROGRAM

Follow up activities with Resource city program in PAG 2 and NGO CPI program and provide

insight market opportunity to cleaner production technology and framework.

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Export sales on cleaner production technology to industries, more generated trade leads and success stories from industrial sectors and equipment suppliers.

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These activities meet our industrial sector requirement on cleaner production and pollution prevention scheme.

Pollution Control Department, Department of Industrial Works, Samut Prakran Cleaner Production Project

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• Q1, Q2, Q3

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Jack Kneeland, Satit Sanongphan

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.4 Increase Technology Transfer and Export Sales

Date: August 30, 2000

Country: Thailand

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Activity Name: Tech Transfer in the Energy Sector

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Energy Efficiency in Industry sector in Thailand has been initiated for several years under Department of Energy Quality Promotion. National Energy Policy Office is promoting on the renewable energy market like biomass, waste-to-energy and energy conservation program by using Environmental Fund to support projects from private industries. The market size is approximately USD 200 in project including consulting service, replacement and installation of energy efficiency equipment, energy auditing and energy management. Tech Transfer proposed activities are as follows.

1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SHOW IN U.S.

   US-AEP will lead a Thai energy efficiency target group to visit Energy Show in the U.S. This will gain more product/equipment representation and distribution center in Thailand. Trade leads and success story will be generate under the program. Thai will pay for their expenditure, traveling during the visit. US-AEP will provide $500 reimbursement to participant attending the show and spin-off site visit in the U.S.

2. NASDA OVERSEAS PROGRAM FUNDING TO THAI-US DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

   Tech Rep will convince NASDA grant to Thai energy efficiency product representation to introduce new U.S. technology to the target industries. Cost-sharing will be applied to the proposal.

3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECH TRADE

   US-AEP Tech Rep office will prepare IMI and submit trade leads to crate trade opportunity in Energy Efficiency Sector. No budget is required.

4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT FINANCING

   US-AEP Tech Rep will coordinate with E&CO to provide sponsorship to the potential energy efficiency and renewable energy project implementing in Thailand. E&CO will provide financial support to the project upon criteria.

5. COORDINATE WITH PAG 1-3 PROGRAM

US-AEP OTC will work closely with Alliance to Save Energy to follow up its activity to target industries and lead trade opportunity to sales U.S. energy efficiency equipment and product into the project.

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Increase export sales, trade leads and success stories on energy efficiency equipment/product and constancy service contact in the Energy Efficiency Sector

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Energy efficiency in Thailand will be increased according to the country policy to reduce energy consumption and demand site in Thailand. Industrial sector will seek ways to save energy and get beneficial in return.

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• Department of Energy Development and Promotion,
• National Energy Policy Office,
• The Energy Conservation Center of Thailand,
• E&CO,
• Private industries.

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• Q1, Q2, Q3 and
• Energy Show in March 2001

Lead Responsible for US-AEP: Jack Kneeland, Satit Sanongphan

Primary Intermediate Result: IR 1.4 Increase Technology Transfer and Export Sales