AIV Environmental and Regulatory Seminar
Thursday, July 21
Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier
This special seminar will focus on key Vermont environmental and regulatory 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. Registration is required by July 18 and costs $45 for AIV members and $60 for non-members. To register online, go the Events section atwww.aivt.org. For more information, email [email protected].
· Water Quality, Classification, TMDL
· DEC Permit Process Reform
· Administrative Discovery & Natural Resources Damages
· Working Group on Chemical Use, Storage, Disposal, and Release in Vermont
· Luncheon Address: TSCA Reform and Federal and State Trends and Prospects in Chemical and Product Regulation
· Recap of Pending Rulemaking and Stakeholder Engagement Processes, Key Prospects for Legislation in 2017
· Special Session: Act 188 Implementation, Compliance, and Related Issues for Manufacturers of Children's Products
CLE: approved for up to 4.75 (5.5 with special session) hours general credits continuing legal education.
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AIV Environmental and Regulatory Seminar
Thursday, July 21
Capitol Plaza Hotel, Montpelier
On July 21, Associated Industries of Vermont will host a special seminar focusing on key environmental and regulatory issues, including recent and pending legislative and regulatory developments affecting water quality, DEC permitting, and the full range of regulations related to the use, storage, disposal, and release of chemicals by manufacturers, municipalities, and other private and public entities. 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 July 18 and costs $45 for AIV members and $60 for non-members. Complementary registrations and other benefits are available for sponsors and new members.
For questions and suggestions, as well as more information about the seminar, registration, sponsorship, membership, or other matters, please [email protected]. To register online, go the Events section at www.aivt.org.
CLE: approved for up to 4.75 (5.5 with special session) hours general credits continuing legal education.
AGENDA
8:15 | Registration
8:45 | Water Quality
Changes in Water Classification, Development of Anti-Degradation Rules, Latest Developments and Outlook for Stormwater and TMDL, and Implications for Landowners, Developers, and Legal and Engineering Professionals
Neil Kamman, Program Manager, Watershed Management, DEC
Jeff Nelson, Director, Energy & Environmental Services, VHB
Warren Coleman, Partner, MMR
9:45 | DEC Permit Process Reform
Process Changes under S.123 (Act 150), Implementation Issues and Schedule, Implications for Applicants and Legal and Engineering Professionals, Unresolved Reform Issues and Prospects for the Next Legislature
Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, DEC
David White, President, White + Burke Real Estate Investment Advisors
10:40 | Administrative Discovery
Review of Key Provisions in H.595 (Act 154), Rights, Obligations, and Practical Implications for Business Owners and Legal Professionals
Matthew Chapman, General Counsel, DEC
Peter Van Oot, Director, DRM
11:00 | Natural Resources Damages
Review of Key Provisions in H.595 (Act 154), Federal and Other State Experiences with Lessons for Vermont, Rulemaking Process and Opportunities for Stakeholder Engagement, Practical Implications for Private and Public Entities
Megan O'Toole, Attorney, Air Quality and Climate Division, DEC
Warren Coleman, Partner, MMR
Peter Van Oot, Director, DRM
11:45 | Working Group on Chemical Use, Storage, Disposal, and Release in Vermont
Review of Key Provisions in H.595 (Act 154), Overview of Federal and State Regulatory Areas Under Potential Review, Working Group Process and Opportunities for Stakeholder Engagement
Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, ANR
Ruma Kohli, Product Stewardship and CSR Manager, GLOBALFOUNDRIES
William Driscoll, Vice President, AIV
12:30 | Luncheon Address
TSCA Reform and Federal and State Trends and Prospects in Chemical and Product Regulation
Andrew Hackman, SerlinHaley / Toy Industry Association
1:30 | Wrap Up & Conclusion
Recap of Pending Rulemaking and Stakeholder Engagement Processes, Key Prospects for Legislation in 2017
2:00 | Special Session
Act 188 Implementation, Compliance, and Related Issues for Manufacturers of Children's Products
Additional session for attendees interested in or covered by Act 188, regulating chemicals in children's products.
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