Environmental and Regulatory Seminar
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Stormwater Developments and Next Steps
Hazardous Waste and Related Issues
Lessons from Recent Project Experiences
Issues to Watch | Outlook for 2018
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sponsored by:
ATC Group Services
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Tuesday, August 22 | Capitol Plaza, Montpelier
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On August 22, Associated Industries of Vermont will host a special seminar focusing on key environmental and regulatory issues facing Vermont in 2017 and beyond. The seminar will cover issues impacting private and public sector employers and the professionals who serve them, and will feature presentations, commentary, and audience Q&A with expert government and private sector presenters.
Both members and non-members are welcome to register to attend. Registration is required by August 18 and costs $50 for AIV members and $75 for non-members. Complementary registrations and other benefits are available for sponsors and new members.
For more information about the seminar, registration, sponsorship, membership, or other matters, please email [email protected].
To register , click here or email us at [email protected].
We hope to see you there!
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CLE: Approved for 5 general hours of live credit continuing legal education.
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Interested in sponsoring? Email us as above to learn more about options and benefits!
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AGENDA
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8:30 | Registration
9:00 | Lessons Learned
Overview of Experiences with Challenging Development Projects and Implications and Lessons for Development Stakeholders in Vermont
Jeffrey Nelson, Director of Energy/Environmental Services, VHB
William Dodge, Director and Chair, Regulated Entities Group, DRM
William Coster, Director of Planning, Office of Planning and Legal Affairs, ANR
10:00 | Hazardous Waste and Related Issues
Update and Overview of Statutory Changes, New Investigation & Remediation of Contaminated Properties (IROCP) Rule, Natural Resources Damages Rule
Charles Schwer, Director, Waste Management and Prevention, DEC
Kurt Muller, Senior Project Engineer/Manager, The Johnson Company
Warren Coleman , Partner, MMR
11:00 | Stormwater Developments and Next Steps
Updates and Outlook for Changes in Guidance, Regulation, and Permitting; Overview of Process for Financing Proposals; Implications and Opportunities for the Regulated Community
Padraic Monks, Program Manager, Stormwater Program, DEC
Trey Martin, Of Counsel, DRM
Peter Smiar, Director of Land Management/Vermont, VHB
12:00 | Luncheon Address with Q&A
Julie Moore, Secretary, ANR
1:00 | Looking Ahead
Review of Other Current and Pending Rulemaking; Major Legislation Holding Over from 2017 and Potential New Proposals in 2018; Court and Board Proceedings to Watch; Potential Federal Developments with Implications for Vermont
Warren Coleman, Partner, MMR
Rebecca Ellis, Deputy Commissioner, DEC
Wrap Up and Final Q&A with Panelists
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