USGBC has released a Call for Nominations for the upcoming 2009 Leadership Awards.  This distinctive program is awarded to individuals with demonstrative achievements and influence within the green building movement.
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USGBC has announced that the minimum occupancy rate for buildings pursuing LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance has been reduced from the previous 75% minimum threshold to the new 50% minimum program requirement threshold. Technical guidance to illustrate compliance to these requirements will be made available on the USGBC web site.  
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The City of Dallas, Building Inspection Department, has released compliance forms for the Phase 1 of the Dallas Green Building Program (Subchapter 10 of the Dallas City Code) starting in October 1, 2009. The checklist is available on the City website at the following address. The form is designed to provide clear direction to projects and the green building permitting process. Residential and smaller commercial projects can also be found at the City of Dallas portal.
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The City of Dallas has released “The Green Guide” describing many suggestions for implement clean, healthy, sustainable, and environmentally friendly efforts.   
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