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Procedural Matters WG is intended to have a look at how ESN conferences (i.e. CNR, CND, AGM etc…) could be run more efficiently. Anyone can bring forwards a topic to look at such as debating or voting and it is the groups duty to discuss ways in which said procedure could run more smoothly. The coordinator has to insure that progress is made and then bring the results to the Board and the CNR, so that upon hearing the ideas, they can be voted on and passed or failed.

From :Supernova ESN

The North American Development Bank (NADB) was established by the governments of the United States and Mexico in a joint effort to provide a cleaner and healthier environment along the two countries’ shared border. One of its main areas of activity is the development of affordable, self-sustaining infrastructure that provides for the safe disposal of municipal solid waste in compliance with established environmental regulations. Because of the lack of resources available for financing such infrastructure, the NADB created the Solid Waste Environmental Program (SWEP), with funding from its net earnings.

Objective

The main purpose of the SWEP is to support the financing and construction of sustainable solid waste infrastructure projects.  As a complementary objective, SWEP also serves to strengthen the ability of border communities to provide municipal solid waste collection, transfer, transportation and disposal services in a sustainable and fiscally responsible manner.

Through this program, the NADB will encourage MSW projects that include private sector participation; recycling and waste flow reduction measures; and where appropriate, regional facilities that serve more that one community.

Eligibility

Projects must be sponsored by a public entity, located within 100 kilometers (62 miles) of the U.S.-Mexico border, and certified by BECC to be eligible for SWEP support. Projects may be designed to serve one or more communities within the border region.

Projects sponsored by private entities may be eligible if co-sponsored by a public entity. Private sponsors may receive NADB loans but will not be eligible for SWEP grant support.  SWEP funds may be used only to support the public portion of a joint public-private project

Specific project priorities will be reviewed in conjunction and cooperation with federal, state, and local authorities. Preference will be given to existing projects that have completed final design and where co-financing partners have already been identified but additional financial support is still required.

All projects must include measures to ensure their environmental, financial and operational sustainability.  Proper design and operation, as well as the cooperation of regulatory agencies, will be essential to ensure environmental sustainability.

Form of Assistance

NADB will provide grant assistance through the SWEP to complement other sources of funding for the project. SWEP support may be provided in two ways:

• a direct grant to cover the costs of construction, land or equipment; or

• a transition assistance grant that subsidizes the interest rate on a loan. Uses of Funds

  SWEP assistance is intended to facilitate the financing of comprehensive solid waste infrastructure projects. In coordination with other available funding, SWEP grants may be used to finance the construction and equipment components of projects, as shown in the table.

  SWEP assistance may NOT be used to cover operation and maintenance costs.

  General Financing Terms

  SWEP funds may be used to finance up to 50 percent of the total cost of the project.  The remaining project costs must be covered through loans or other funding sources.   In-kind contributions such as land, equipment, design and other project component costs might be considered as complementary funds, at the discretion of NADB. The sponsor may apply for a loan from NADB. In accordance with NADB Loan Policy and Procedures, NADB may provide a loan for up to 85% of the eligible costs of a project. All other sources of funding for the project must be identified and committed in order to receive SWEP assistance.

  Under the program, SWEP funds will be limited to a maximum of $1 million per community. In order to promote regional facilities with higher construction and operational efficiencies, multiple eligible communities may pool their grant award towards the construction of a single shared facility. In this case, the grant limit per project will be $2 million.

  The amount of any direct grant will be determined through an analysis of the project’s feasibility, based in part on a community’s financial condition and the project’s expected cash flow. The availability of other funding sources, grants and loans, will also be considered in the determination of the grant amount.

  Operations

  Application Procedures

  Step 1	NADB, in coordination with the BECC precertification process, performs a preliminary review to determine project eligibility and to ensure all pertinent information is provided.
  Step 2	Project sponsor formally submits a SWEP funding application to NADB.

  NADB Review and Approval Procedures

  Step 1	BECC and NADB perform a comprehensive analysis of the project, including financial and environmental feasibility, project risks, and other available sources of financing.
  Step 2	NADB works with project sponsor to structure an appropriate financing package for the project based on the community’s financial situation and the availability of other sources of financing.
  Step 3	BECC and NADB submit a joint certification and financing proposal to their Board of Directors for approval.
  Step 4	Project sponsor is notified of project certification and funding award.
  Step 5	Project sponsor and NADB finalize the terms and conditions of funding, including procurement procedures.
  Step 6	Project sponsor and NADB sign SWEP agreement.
  Step 7	NADB disburses funds according to the approved schedule and established policies and procedures.
  Step 8	NADB monitors the project through financial and technical audits and reports.

  For more detailed information about this program, see the Solid Waste Environmental Program Guidelines.

  Procurement
  Project sponsors will be responsible for the procurement of all goods and services related to the project, which must be carried out in compliance with NADB Procurement Policies and Procedures, in a manner providing full and open competition.

  Additional Assistance

  In addition to financing, NADB can assist communities and project sponsors with the planning and design of MSW projects to be certified by BECC. In particular, the NADB can help finance design and related studies needed for the proper development of these projects through its Project Development Program (PDP). Assistance for studies aimed at enhancing the financial performance and managerial efficiency of the utility is also available through the NADB Institutional Development Cooperation Program (IDP).

SWEP of Greater Philadelphia is announcing the opening of its 2008 environmental Grant Program to help fund organizations or programs that creatively address a locally defined need to create, enhance, restore, or protect the natural environment or to provide environmental awareness through educational sessions.

For 2008, the available funds are between $1,000 and $2,000, depending on project needs. Grant applications will be accepted between February 1, 2008 and March 21, 2008 and the Grant Award will be announced during National Environmental Education Week (April 13 - April 19, 2008).

To be eligible for the Grant, applicants and projects must be located within southeast Pennsylvania or northern Delaware. Eligible applicants may include non-profit organizations, education centers, youth groups, and individuals.

Many different types of projects will be considered; however, preference will be given to projects related to local environmental issues, projects involving women’s and/or girl’s organizations, and projects fostering the involvement of women and/or girls in environmental issues, the sciences, or engineering.

Additional information about the SWEP of Greater Philadelphia Grant Program, including the Grant Guidelines and Application, can be found by clicking on the “Awards, Grants, and Scholarship” button at the top of this page.

These documents can also be requested from SWEP of Greater Philadelphia Grant Committee Chair, Kathy Zvarick, at KZvarick@EnvStd.com.

National Society of Women Environmental Professionals

The Society of Women Environmental Professionals was started in 1995. The National Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) incorporated and held its first Board meeting on January 6, 2003 and elected a Board of Directors and officers.

National SWEP is a national non-profit professional association of persons involved or interested in environmental law, science, business, and policy. Members include attorneys, consulting scientists and engineers, non-profit organizations, students, educators, government employees, and the regulated community.

The purpose of National SWEP is to support the goals of the existing SWEP chapters and encourage the establishment of new SWEP chapters in other communities. SWEP’s goals include encouragement of education and professional development, exchange of substantive information and work experiences, networking, and public service.

Le 23 mars 2007

La SWEP organise en partenariat avec la Société Française de l’Evaluation un colloque d’une journée à Bruxelles.

Quel regard poser sur les politiques ou les programmes publics ?
Pourquoi et comment en préciser les objectifs ?
Pourquoi et comment en mesurer les effets ?
Quels sont les effets de telles démarches sur les comportements des acteurs?
Peut-on comparer les performances de politiques ou de programmes similaires conduits dans des contextes différents ?

Le décideur public doit affronter des problématiques de plus en plus complexes : ” durabilité ” de notre modèle de développement mise en question, compétitivité de notre économie insuffisante, développement régional inégal, avenir de la sécurité sociale, pauvreté croissante dans certaines zones, qualité de la gouvernance parfois mise en question, etc…
Pour faire face à de tels défis, les différents niveaux de pouvoir ont mis en place des politiques et des programmes. Ces politiques sont sujettes aux interprétations les plus diverses de la part de citoyens composant des sociétés culturellement de moins en moins homogènes.

L’évaluation ex-post de ces politiques et programmes publics est de plus en plus pratiquée, mais le regard que l’évaluateur porte à posteriori surprend souvent les acteurs. Ils s’occupaient des ressources, on leur demande des comptes sur les impacts. Quels impacts ? Par rapport à quels objectifs ?

L’État décentralise, privatise, s’intègre dans des structures régionales telles que l’Union Européenne. Celui qui décide n’est plus celui qui finance, celui qui finance n’est plus celui qui agit. C’est par contrat que se lient les acteurs chargés d’exécuter ces politiques.

Tout cela implique que l’on soit plus clair, que dès la conception de ces politiques, on en définisse plus précisément les objectifs et la manière d’en mesurer les performances. C’est ici qu’interviennent les indicateurs.

L’indicateur indique dans les deux sens du terme : il oriente et il révèle.

Choisir les indicateurs de suivi d’une politique, c’est définir l’éclairage auquel on va la soumettre pour la juger. Or nous savons que les acteurs de cette politique vont ajuster leurs comportements en fonction de l’origine de la lumière à laquelle ils sont exposés. C’est d’ailleurs pour cela qu’ils se focalisent sur la gestion des ressources tant que les effets restent dans la pénombre.

Comment ne pas penser au tournesol ? Le phototropisme des acteurs, largement documenté dans le secteur privé, a des conséquences majeures sur l’orientation de la mise oeuvre de la politique concernée. Quels risques ? Quelles opportunités? Comment les exploiter ?

L’indicateur révèle également. Il apporte une information qu’il faut utiliser avec prudence. Quel jugement porter sur cette base ? Quelle est sa fiabilité ?

Par rapport à quoi apprécier ? Par rapport au discours politique initial ? Au discours actuel ? Par rapport à une quelconque norme plus ou moins acceptée ? Par rapport aux performances de politiques comparables conduites ailleurs ?

Quelles conséquences pour celles et ceux qui conçoivent et mettent en oeuvre ces politiques ?

Indicateurs et politiques publiques: l’enjeu est donc considérable.

Un certain nombre d’institutions publiques et de nombreuses entreprises ont accumulé une expérience importante en la matière. D’autres s’y sont lancées plus récemment. La Société Wallonne d’Évaluation et de Prospective et la Société Française d’Évaluation, plateformes d’échanges entre celles et ceux qui se soucient d’améliorer la gouvernance publique, notamment par le recours plus systématique à ces deux disciplines, se devaient d’attirer l’attention sur cet enjeu.

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