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Program to Reduce the Emissions that Cause
Ground-Level Ozone Pollution
FAIRFAX, VA, June 20, 2006 – ICF
International has been awarded a four-year, US$6 million
contract with the New York State Department of Transportation,
Environmental Analysis Bureau, to develop and implement
the New York region's Ozone Action Days Program,
an outreach and marketing program designed to reduce
the emissions that contribute to poor air quality.
"ICF is pleased to have been selected to develop a ground-breaking ozone action days program to best meet the unique needs of the New York metropolitan area," said Isabel Reiff, an ICF senior vice president who oversees the firm's services in this area. "We have a proven reputation developing and implementing successful voluntary programs for our federal, state, and local government clients. Our expert staff will integrate national best practices and insight on local
transportation issues with our technical and programmatic understanding of air quality and expertise in strategic
communications. Through this program we will enhance and expand the outreach campaign to encourage the public to take actions to reduce
emissions."
The program is an important element in the New
York region's strategy to reduce motor vehicle
emissions and comply with federal air quality standards.
Emissions reductions through this program will
decrease ground-level ozone, the primary component
of urban smog and particulate matter. ICF will
expand the program to become a year-round air quality
program, addressing pollutants that cause respiratory
problems and other adverse health impacts, particularly
for sensitive individuals, such as children, the
elderly, and people with asthma. ICF will increase
the program's visibility, working closely with
partners throughout the New York region. ICF will
evaluate the effectiveness of the program in increasing
awareness of air quality issues and in encouraging
changes in travel behavior that reduce emissions.
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ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, transportation, social programs, defense, and homeland security markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 1,800 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is http://www.icfi.com.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Douglas Beck
1.703.934.3820
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