Since the building was certified prior to the LEED v3 certification system was released, it will maintain its LEED certification despite its poor energy use record.
That extra race revenue advances the Half Full mission of raising funds for cancer, as does Armstrong's cancer-battling track record, said Satola, adding that he would permanently trade USAT certification for Armstrong's participation.
Another recommendation calls for establishing a certification program which has been compared to a seal of approval for companies with a proven track record for meeting safety standards.