1. Greening the Built Environment Through Specs and Standards The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program’s Green Building Activities Presented to EPA’s Environmental Technology Council December 1, 2005 Alison Kinn Bennett Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program

2. Green building is defined as the practice of: increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials, and protecting and restoring human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal – the complete building life cycle.

3. EPA’s Green Building Resources www.epa.gov/greenbuilding Media-Focused Energy Water Waste Materials Indoor Environments Sector-Based Homes Offices Schools Laboratories Federal Facilities... Cross-Agency “Green Building Work Group”

4. The Federal EPP Mandate www.epa.gov/epp Agencies shall: procure and use environmentally preferable products and services and implement cost-effective procurement preference programs EP products and services: have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment... considers impacts throughout the lifecycle —Executive Order 13101, September 16, 1998

5.  EPA Green Building Workgroup  Website  Intranet site  American Institute of Architects MOU  Vision 2020  Administrator Briefing  Interagency Sustainability Working Group - FEMP  Federal Green Building Council - OFEE  Federal MOU and White House Summit on Sustainable Building EPP Program Green Building Efforts Leveraging Resources and Expertise EPP Program Green Building Efforts Leveraging Resources and Expertise

6.  ASTM E6.71 General Principles of Sustainability Data Collection for Assessing Sustainability of Building Products Green Roof Systems, Earthen Materials Reporting Sustainability of Buildings (draft) Labeling Environmentally Preferable Products (draft) Symposium April 2007  Product Specific  GreenSeal, SCS, FSC, BIFMA  Whole Building Rating Systems State and Local, USGBC LEED, GBI Green Globes EPP Program Green Building Efforts Standards Development >> Market Transformation EPP Program Green Building Efforts Standards Development >> Market Transformation

7. EPP Database  Contract language,  Specifications,  Third-party standards,  Case studies,  and links to vendor lists for over 600 product categories. www.epa.gov/epp/database.htm

8. Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers: Need? Feasibility? Environmental Programs: “I don’t know how to write specs.” Federal Designers: “I don’t know enough about green issues.” On your own handholding Easy way...

9. Guide Objectives: Guide Objectives: To help federal agencies meet their project-specific environmental goals and mandates including:  EPA’s Final Guidance on EPP  Greening of Government Executive Orders  EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG)  EnergyStar and DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Efficiency Recommendations  National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act/OMB A119 In addition,  US Green Building Council’s LEED tm Rating System  The Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes Rating Tool  And other ‘best practices’ as determined via industry and public comment

10. Partners in the Federal Guide EPA Offices and Regions Office of the Federal Environmental Executive Interagency Sustainability Working Group National Inst of Building Sciences -- Whole Building Design Guide - www.wbdg.org http://fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org

11. CSI MasterFormat TM 1 - General Requirements 2 - Site Construction 3 - Concrete 4 - Masonry 5 - Metals 6 - Wood and Plastics 7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection 8 - Doors and Windows 9 - Finishes 10 - Specialties 11 - Equipment 12 - Furnishings 13 - Special Construction 14 - Conveying Systems 15 - Mechanical 16 - Electrical

12. CSI Principles for Green Specifications Integrate green attributes Prescriptive or performance specs - be explicit Health, safety and welfare issues Rely on consensus standards to define green

13. SECTION 17010 – Gizmos SPECIFIER NOTE: resource management: Mining raw materials for gizmos produces soil erosion, pollutant runoff, and habitat loss. Adhesives for gizmos are typically derived from petrochemicals. Manufacturing of gizmos is considered energy intensive; however, there have been some energy efficiency improvements in recent years. Gizmos containing recycled glass are available. toxicity/IEQ: VOCs may be emitted from gizmo adhesives during the curing process. performance: Gizmos are extremely durable and require little maintenance. Performance is comparable for green methods and standard methods.

14. a. Indicate type of biobased material in product and biobased content. b.Indicate relative dollar value of biobased content product to total dollar value of product included in project. SPECIFIER NOTE: The 2002 Farm Bill - Section 9002, Federal Procurement Of Biobased Products, requires each Federal Agency to develop a procurement program which will assure that items composed of biobased products will be purchased to the maximum extent practicable and which is consistent with applicable provisions of Federal procurement law. USGBC-LEED™ v2.1 includes credits for use of rapidly renewable materials, which USGBC describes as plants harvested within a ten- year cycle. SECTION 17010 – Gizmos PART 1 -- GENERAL 1.2 SUBMITTALS

15. SECTION 17010 – Gizmos PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS a.Toxicity/IEQ: Comply with applicable regulations regarding toxic and hazardous materials, GS-36 for Commercial Adhesive, [South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168] [Bay Area AQMD Reg. 8, Rule 51 for containers larger than 16 oz and with California Air Resources Board (CARB) for containers 16 oz or less], and as specified. SPECIFIER NOTE: Under LEED™ v2.1, gizmo adhesives are to comply with California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) #1168; gizmo sealants are to comply with Bay Area Air Quality Management District, reg.8, rule 51.... Green Seal certified environmentally preferable products are also available.

16. SECTION 17010 – Gizmos PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS SPECIFIER NOTE: US-EPA CPG recommends gizmos fabricated from 20 percent post- consumer content for steel and 100 percent post-consumer content for PET plastic. LEED v2.2 requires 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) for one point and 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) for two points. Green Globes US also provides points for reused building materials and components and for building materials with recycled content. Verify with manufacturer for product availability and recycled content. 1.Recycled Content: a. steel: Minimum [20] [xxxx] percent post-consumer content.

17. SECTION 17010 – Gizmos PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.1 SITE ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES A. Indoor Air Quality: 1.Temporary ventilation: Ventilate gizmos prior to installation. Remove from packaging and ventilate in a secure, dry, well-ventilated space free from strong contaminant sources and residues. Provide a temperature range of 60 degrees F minimum to 90 degree F maximum continuously for minimum 72 hours. B.Resource Management: 1.Verify gizmo is properly installed, connected, and adjusted. Verify that gizmo is operating as specified. 2.Coordinate with manufacturer for [maintenance agreement] [take-back program] [green lease] of gizmo.

18. Division 1 - General Requirements 01100 - Summary 01300 - Administrative Requirements 01351 - Waste Management 01352 – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management (Pending) 01353 - Noise and Acoustics Management 01354 – Environmental Management 01400 - Quality Control 01411 – Environmental Regulatory Requirements 01421 – Environmental References 01500 – Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls 01611 - Environmental Requirements for Products 01740 - Cleaning 01780 – Project Closeout 01810 - Commissioning 01821 – Environmental Demonstration and Training 01830 - Operation and Maintenance

19. Division 2 - Site Construction 02220 - Site Demolition 02230 - Site Clearing 02360 - Soil Treatment 02700 - Bases, Ballasts, Pavements 02780 - Pervious Paving Systems 02872 - Bat Houses 02900 - Landscaping

20. Divisions 3, 4, and 5 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete 03400 - Precast Concrete 04200 - Masonry 05050 - Basic Metal Materials and Methods

21. Division 6 - Wood and Plastics 06070 - Wood Treatment 06100 - Rough Carpentry 06160 - Sheathing 06200 - Finish Carpentry 06600 - Plastic Fabrications 06700 - Alternative Agricultural Products

22. Divisions 7 and 8 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection 07100 - Dampproofing and Waterproofing 07200 - Thermal Protection 07300 - Shingles and Tiles 07500 - Membrane Roofing 07900 - Joint Sealers 8 Doors and Windows 08210 - Wood Doors 08500 – Windows

23. Division 9 - Finishes 09250 - Gypsum Board 09300 - Tile 09510 - Acoustical Ceilings 09650 - Resilient Flooring 09654 - Linoleum 09680 - Carpet 09720 - Wallcovering 09900 - Paints and Coatings

24. Divisions 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 10 Specialties 10170 - Plastic Toilet Compartments 10400 - Signage 11 Equipment 11160 - Loading Dock Equipment 11450 - Residential Equipment 11680 - Office Equipment 12 Furnishings 12100 - Artwork 12482 - Floor Mats 12700 - Systems Furniture 13 Special Construction 13600 – Renewable Energy Systems 14 Conveying Systems 14200 - Elevators

25. Divisions 15 and 16 Division 15 - Mechanical 15400 - Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment 15700 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment 15800 - Air Distribution Division 16 - Electrical 16500 - Lighting

26. Co-sponsorship with other agencies and the private sector State and Local Governments Expansion Into New Sections Model Green Bid Specification Measurement and Assessment Opportunities

27. Contact Information Alison Kinn Bennett USEPA - OPPT 202-564-8859 kinn.alison@epa.gov