S. Department of Transportation to provide environmental research,
technical analysis, and program implementation consulting services .

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ICF Consulting Awarded $20.7 Million Contract with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration

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Davis's testimony focused on
these business-to-business solutions and possible policy avenues.

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ICF Consulting to Provide Environmental Research and Technical Support

WASHINGTON, ICF Consulting announced today that it
was awarded a five-year contract by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
of the U.

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Davis, Chairman Goodwill Industries International.S. ICF Consulting looks
forward to supporting FHWA with the development and implementation of critical
environmental initiatives that will affect communities across the country,"
says Mr.

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Goodwill Industries International Chairman
Gerald L. "This can be
done through tax credits for manufacturers and consumers, recycling grants,
and other initiatives that could spur innovative solutions and help
stakeholders handle this problem."


The draft bill, published by the Home Office on 23 March 2005,
will have significant implications on businesses which have to deal
with the danger of deaths as part of their operational risk especially
in the transport, energy and construction sectors.
More than 1,200 employees serve these clients from key business centers in the
Americas, Asia, and Europe.

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Norton Rose seeks to contribute to the informed debate as to how
the new legislation should be drafted.
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C., today.
"Nearly all Goodwill agencies receive computers through their donation
streams, said Davis.
This initiative follows on from Norton Rose's independent research
prior to the draft bill to articulate the views of companies most
likely to be affected in February 2004 . Drawing upon extensive industry knowledge, distinguished professionals,
and innovative analytics , the firm develops solutions to complex defense,
homeland security, energy, environment, social program , and transportation
issues.

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Goodwill Industries International is a member of the Congressional E-Waste
Working Group, a bipartisan group consisting of members of the U.

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This initiative will provide
those industries most likely to be affected with an opportunity to
influence the new legislation .

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In response to this trend, a number of Goodwill agencies have come together
to find innovative solutions to this problem.

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ICF Consulting's approach to these issues is strengthened by its
expertise in information technology, organizational improvement, program
management, and communications.

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Davis , who is also the
President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Texas (Austin),
testified before the U. Most of these donations are unusable and safely recycling or
disposing of these products directly impacts our job training and career
services. "We have assembled a multi-
disciplinary team of highly credentialed, nationally recognized experts to
support FHWA with its environmental research program.

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PRESS RELEASE Goodwill Works Toward Safe Solutions to Electronic Waste

Norton Rose Canvases Industry Views on Corporate Manslaughter Law



Business Editors/Building/Construction Writers/Transportation
Writers/Legal Editors

LONDON----Transport, energy and
construction law firm Norton Rose today announces that, following the
publication of the draft corporate manslaughter bill, it will seek the
views of industry on the draft bill. "Communities across the country have
turned to FHWA for leadership, guidance, and resources to ensure that
transportation solutions protect and enhance their natural and human
environments," says Sergio Ostria, ICF Consulting Senior Vice President, who
directs the firm's work in transportation.

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House
of Representatives and other stakeholders working together to discuss
end-of-life management solutions that are mutually beneficial .

In his testimony, Davis discussed the growing trend of computer donations
and other electronic devices to Goodwill agencies over the past decade. "Last year, Goodwill handled over 23 million pounds
of computers.

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"Through pilot programs with computer companies like Dell, Inc. The FHWA also supports the development of analytical methods and
tools, and information that supports decision -making processes covering
policy, planning, programming, and project development at the federal, state,
and local levels.


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"We believe the federal government can play a vital role in assisting the
development and sustainability of a recycling/reuse infrastructure," said
Gerald L., county and
city governments, as well as other organizations, Goodwill Industries is
exploring socially responsible ways of managing used electronics in a
cost-effective manner," said Davis. "A Goodwill Industries task force has
researched the issue and has identified innovative
e-recycling models that have so far been successful in meeting Goodwill
Industries' revenue goals, concern for the environment, and most
importantly, our mission of putting people to work.
The feedback from the questionnaires will be compiled and sent to the
Home Office before the deadline for the consultation end in June.

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Davis today outlined to Congress the role of various
stakeholders, including government , businesses, and charities, in dealing
with the growing problem of electronic waste. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and
Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, in
Washington , D. The findings of the report on
corporate killing were formally submitted to the Home Office's
consultation group.

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FHWA's environmental research program plays a key role in
enhancing transportation decision-making through research addressing
fundamental knowledge of the relationships between transportation and the
environment.
As the demand for highway travel continues to increase in the United
States, transportation agencies at all government levels will face even
greater challenges as they attempt to provide safe, efficient, and reliable
transportation systems and services.

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The draft legislation has provoked strong reactions from unions,
industry and state bodies.
As an active participant in the corporate killing debate Norton
Rose is sending out a booklet to industry summarising current
legislation, key issues in the debate, a critique of the new draft
bill and a short questionnaire for industry to complete and return.


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contract to support the Office of Planning, Environment + Realty is worth up
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About ICF Consulting
ICF Consulting is a leading management, technology, and policy consulting
firm. Since 1969, ICF Consulting has been serving
major corporations, government at all levels, and multinational institutions .

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