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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is providing funding in support of SANEPAR (Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná), a water utility in the Brazilian state of Paraná, for a water reuse project feasibility study. SANEPAR currently invites proposals from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to carry out the study. The feasibility study will assess initial plant requirements, identify best suited technologies, provide initial designs, and analyze the best rate structure for produced water, among other tasks. The selected U.S. firm will be paid in U.S. dollars from a US$616,951 grant using USTDA funding.
Deadline: November 28, 2018
More Information: click here
Contact: Amy Swers, aswers@ustda.gov
 IE Expo 2019 has received Trade Fair Certification. Through Certification, the U.S. Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce will collaborate with the show organizer to put together a United States Pavilion at the expo and endorse the event as an excellent opportunity to showcase U.S. products and services.
As one of Asia's leading environmental shows, IE expo China 2019 will focus on these high potential markets in environmental area:
- Water and Sewage Treatment
- Waste Management
- Site Remediation
- Air Pollution Control and Air Purification
Location: Shanghai, China
Date: April 15-17, 2019
More information: http://www.ie-expo.com/home
Contact: Pamela.Kirkland@trade.gov
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 Melbourne Water in the Australian state of Victoria, is launching a competition looking for innovative ways to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions (methane and nitrous oxide) from its wastewater treatment plants. This competition provides the opportunity to submit ideas (from concept to fully developed) to Melbourne Water to reduce emissions and winners will share in a pool of up to AUD200,000. American companies, irrespective of whether they are currently doing business in Australia or not, are invited to compete. The competition opens on October 22, 2018 and the deadline for submissions is at 5pm on December 3, 2018 (AEDT).
Deadline: 5pm on December 3, 2018 (AEDT)
Additional Information: http://www.melbournewater.com.au/innovation-competition
Contact: John.Kanawati@trade.gov
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The United States, Mexico, and Canada have reached an agreement to modernize the 24-year-old NAFTA into a 21st century, high-standard agreement. The new USMCA will include an Environment chapter.
Key Environment obligations in the agreement include:
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Prohibitions on some of the most harmful fisheries subsidies, such as those that benefit vessels or operators involved in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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New protections for marine species like whales and sea turtles, including a prohibition on shark-finning and commitment to work together to protect marine habitat.
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Obligations to enhance the effectiveness of customs inspections of shipments containing wild fauna and flora at ports of entry, and ensure strong enforcement to combat IUU fishing.
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First-ever articles to improve air quality, prevent and reduce marine litter, support sustainable forest management, and ensure appropriate procedures for environmental impact assessments.
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Robust and modernized mechanisms for public participation and environmental cooperation.
 The U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded $18 million in funding to 47 State international trade agencies through SBA’s competitive STEP program to support export growth among U.S. small businesses.
STEP is designed to meet three distinctive goals: to increase the number of small businesses that export, to increase the value of exports for small businesses, and to increase the number of small businesses that explore significant new trade opportunities. Expanding the base of small business exporters and making the process as easy as possible is a key component of the Administration’s small business strategy.
Find your State trade contact for STEP information on the SBA website
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Location: Ulanbaatar, Mongolia
Opportunity: The Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is seeking consulting services for program management consultant (PMC) and construction supervisor for a water supply project in Mongolia, one of the largest procurement opportunity MCC has funded ($300 million).
Deadline: Jan. 8, 2019
Contact: Holly.Vineyard@trade.gov
Additional Details: https://mcc.dgmarket.com/tender/24575859
Location: Shenyang, China
Opportunity: DeeTop Group, an engineering, procurement, and construction company, seeking products and equipment for their mine rehabilitation projects. Such products include: 1. Biogas Purification Equipment, 2. Agent for Producing Soil by Inorganic Tailings, 3. Mine Temporary Repair Material, 4. Soil or Cover Film Improvement Agent, 5. Rapid Afforest Agent.
Contact: Evelyn.Zhou@trade.gov; Taylor.Moore@trade.gov
Location: Pune, India
Opportunity: The Serum Institute of India (SII) is looking for partners on its plans to set up a 'Municipal Solid Waste to Energy' plant in Pune ( a city at about 150 kms from Mumbai) with the capacity of 600 TPD (tons per day). They are seeking partners in terms of investment in machinery, equipment and technology. The initial contract will be for 15 years, which can be extended later on the basis of performance/progress.
Contact: Jigna.Mehta@trade.gov
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Opportunity: Several Karachi companies are looking to acquire manufacturing and or providing complete solutions, for a water desalination plant that is 50 MGD capacity or more.
Contact: Tashfeen.Mehdi@trade.gov
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Opportunity: Company in Kenya is looking for companies that manufacture hazardous waste incinerators.
Contact: Mary.Masyuko@trade.gov
Event: U.S. Israel Business H2O Conference
Date:December 10-11, 2018
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Description: Register now for the only major U.S.-Israel water conference in the U.S. A joint production by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Israel’s Ministry of Economy, the event will bring together business leaders, government officials, and water experts for a discussion on best practices from the U.S. and Israel in corporate water stewardship and water public policy. It’s focus is how to advance adoption of innovative water technology.
Contact: Liz Clark at lclark@uschamber.com
Event: Water and Wastewater Equipment and Transport Tradeshow
Location: Indianapolis, IN.
Date: February 21-23, 2019
Description: It is an annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals focused on temporary water solutions. The show was formerly known as Pumper Environmental Expo. This event is a new IBP Select for ITA, so we are very excited to support companies and the water and wastewater industry during this event. Please reach out to us to learn more about it.
Contact: Sara.Moreno@trade.gov; Mark.Cooper@trade.gov
Event: IE Expo 2019
Location: Shanghai, China
Date: April 15-17, 2019
Description: As one of s the Asia's leading environmental show, IE expo China 2019 will focus on these high potential markets in environmental area: Water and Sewage Treatment, Waste Management, Site Remediation, Air Pollution Control and Air Purification
Contact: Pamela.Kirkland@trade.gov
Event: Trade Wind Indo Pacific
Location: New Delhi
Date: May 6-13, 2019
Description: The annual Trade Winds Trade Mission, the largest U.S. government organized trade mission, will be focusing on the Indo-Pacific Region this year. The event features a business development conference in New Delhi followed by matchmaking in seven Indian Cities, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. With Environmental Technologies being a best prospect, this will be a great opportunity for U.S. environmental technologies companies.
Contact: Ryan.Russell@trade.gov
International Buyer Program (IBP)- Domestic Trade Shows
Trade Fair Certification (TFC) - International Trade Shows
Export Basics
STEP Funds (Grant available to U.S. SMEs looking to Export Internationally) via Small Business Administration.
HS Codes, Tariffs, Taxes, Controls and Licenses, Guide to Exporting, and Recorded Webinars
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The Environmental Technologies Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. environmental technologies industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. To learn more about you how you can receive assistance in finding market intelligence, developing your export strategy, connecting with international buyers, or support at trade events, contact your Local Trade Specialists in one of our 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the U.S.
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