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Standards and Guidelines. These practice guidelines will compile current research, technology and best practices and provide technical guidance for the construction and maintenance of sustainable sites. There will be two interim reports before a final document due Spring 2009.

Rating System. The Standards and Guidelines will be used to construct a ranking system with specific site performance goals. These ratings will recognize performance in achieving a sustainable site, much as the LEED® standards recognize sustainable buildings. Credits will be assigned for meeting performance goals so that each site can be rated. Due Spring 2011.

Pilot Projects. Working with 75 to 200 diverse projects across the country, we will test how well the rating system applies to design construction and maintenance practices. Using data from the projects, we will refine the rating system. We will launch a "Call for Pilot Projects" in 2009 and begin reviewing submitted projects. Pilot projects will begin in 2010 and be evaluated in 2012.

Reference Guide. This will be a user guide describing how various pilot projects achieved sustainability goals. It will document the practices that worked in solving site problems as well as evaluations of each project. Due Spring 2012.