“Staking Your Claim on the 21st Century” is the theme of the Waste Expo ‘96 Conference and Exposition, May 20–24, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Seminar topics include “Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Database Development — What We Know Today, What We Will Know Tomorrow,” “Composting Experiences and Trends in the West,” and “Landfill Gas Management/Control and Recovery Options.” The cost is $400 for members and $515 for nonmembers.
For more information, contact: Waste Expo ‘96, EIA, 4301 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20008, phone: 301/694-5243, fax: 202/694-4841.
The U.S. Department of Energy will host the 2nd National Clean Cities Conference in Atlanta, Ga., June 18–21.
“Laying the Groundwork for Effective Programs,” “Learning the Tools for Successful Programs,” and “What Will Clean Cities Need to Do Tomorrow? are some of the topics to be addressed. Registration is $100 for fleet managers and $200 for non-fleet managers.
To register and for more information, contact: Information Resources, Inc., Attn: Greg Haigwood, 1925 North Lynn St., Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22209, phone: 800/224-8437.
Are you concerned about traffic in your community, clean air, good jobs, safety, healthy businesses and affordable housing? Find out more about these and other issues at the Creating More Livable Communities: An Eastern States Conference, presented by the Florida Department of Community Affairs and the Center For Livable Communities, July 26–27 in Coral Gables, FL.
Sessions will cover issues including demographic, technological and market changes that will impact community planning, restoring rivers and wetlands, and increasing transportation and housing alternatives.
To register, contact: Center for Livable Communities, 1414 K St., Suite 250, Sacramento, CA 95814, phone: 916/448-1198, fax: 916/448-8246.
On Sept. 16–18, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) will host its Sustainable Transportation and Solar/Electric Vehicles ‘96 Symposium in New York City.
The symposium topics will include “Commercialization Partnership Opportunities,” “Elements of a Sustainable Transportation System,” and “How to Integrate Electric Vehicles into your Fleet.” The cost is $395.
For more information, contact: NESEA, 50 Miles St., Greenfield, MA 01301, phone: 413/774-6051, fax: 413/774-6053.
“Culture Builds Communities” is the title of a new publication released by Partners for Livable Communities. It is a practical guide that explains why and how of cultural resources — parks, libraries, visual and performing arts, and museums — can become critical partners that provide social services and leverage economic development. The cost is $17.45.
To order your copy, contact: Partners for Livable Communities, 1429 21st St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036, phone: 202/887-5990, fax: 202/466-4845.
The National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC), an interagency coordinating committee whose members represent 10 federal agencies involved in aspects of the economy, including the departments of Labor, Education, Commerce, Defense and Agriculture, offers a new publication titled “Exploring Learning Options: A Workbook for Adults Returning to School.”
This workbook helps adults choose an educational path and provides educational information, profiles of institutions and answers to commonly asked questions about returning to school. The cost is $13.
To order, contact NOICC Training Support Center (NTSC), Oklahoma SOICC, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074, phone: 405/743-5107 or 800/654-4502.
EPA’s new report titled “Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States :1995 Update” contains statistics on landfilling and combustion disposal, recovery rates from recycling and composting, and discusses the role source reduction plays in municipal solid waste management.
For more information, contact the National Technical Information Service at 703/487-4650 or the RCRA Hotline at 800/424-9346.
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) is now accepting applications from archival repositories interested in serving as host institution for a fellowship in archival administration.
Archives interested in applying as the host institution should be able to expose the fellow to a wide variety of archival administrative experiences, as well as formal management or supervisory training during the nine to 12 months that the fellow will be working with the host’s archival staff. The project director should act as a mentor to the fellow. Deadline for applications is Oct. 1, 1996.
For more information, contact Laurie A. Baty by phone: 202/501-5610, or by e-mail: laurie.baty@arch1.nara.gov.
(Notices is compiled by Angela M. Sides, special correspondent.)