Member Discount

For some seminars an additional $25 per person will be deducted if your organization is a member of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Membership will verified. In addition, discounts for multiple registrations from the same company may apply.

 

 
 

10th Annual Environmental Issues Forum


The seminar is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with registration at 8:00 a.m.

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The Michigan Chamber has gathered leading expert attorneys, government officials, and top consultants with extensive knowledge and expertise to provide you with an update on the most current developments in the environmental arena. Don’t miss this popular, top-notch seminar held only once every year....register today!

AGENDA

8:30 a.m.REGISTRATION
8:45 a.m.INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW
Speaker: Charles Denton, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
9:00 a.m.ENVIRONMENTAL HOT TOPICS for MICHIGAN BUSINESS
Speaker: Doug Roberts, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
9:30 a.m.GREAT LAKES WATER WITHDRAWAL and WATER QUALITY -- IS IT SAFE TO GO IN THE WATER?

Great Lakes Compact
Hot Spots Remediation

o Assessment Tool
Speakers: James W. Brode, Jr., Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
Erika Powers, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

10:30 a.m.BREAK
10:45 a.m.MDEQ 2009 PRIORITIES
Keynote Speaker: Director Steven E. Chester, Esq.
11:30 a.m.ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Speaker: Anita Cooney, Barr Engineering Company
12:00 p.m.LUNCH
12:45 p.m.CLIMATE CHANGE—GETTING WARMER!
Carbon Footprints and Greenhouse Gas Accounting

o Air Emissions Regulations/Caps
o Trading Credits
Speakers: Sube Vel, CRA Jeff Jaros, NTH Consultants
o Legislative Overview Regarding Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Speaker: David Heger/Joel Bowers, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
2:00 p.m.BREAK
2:15 p.m.HOW CLEAN IS CLEAN?
--PART 201 “RE-ENGINEERING” REFORMS

o Point/Counterpoint
Speakers: Lynelle Marolf, MDEQ, Remediation & Redevelopment Division and Curtis Chapman, August Mack
3:00 p.m.ZERO LANDFILLING?
-- NEW EPA WASTE RECYCLING RULE

Speaker: Brad Venman, NTH
3:30 p.m.POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE and EMERGING CLAIMS
Speaker: Charles Denton, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
4:00 p.m.ADJOURN

Coordinated and facilitated by:

Charles M. Denton, Attorney, BARNES & THORNBURG LLP


Enrollment Fees—We Offer Group and Member Discounts! Payment must be received on or before the date of the program.

$295 (Price includes lunches, refreshments, and a comprehensive reference manual loaded with materials that will serve as an instant refresher back at the workplace.)

Group Discount: The first person from your organization pays the full seminar fee and the next pays $25 less!

Member Discount: Deduct $25, from the registration fee, per person if your organization is a member of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. (Membership will be verified; if you're unsure of your company's membership status, please call 1-800-748-0344.)

CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS: You must cancel at least 72 hours prior to the seminar to receive full credit toward another seminar that will be valid for up to six months. Less than 72 hours notice or no-shows will forfeit the entire registration fee. Substitutions may be made at any time by e-mailing services@michamber.com or calling 1-800-748-0344.

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Environmental Compliance Specialist
This course also counts as one credit toward certification in the Michigan Chamber's Environmental Compliance Specialist program. Click here to read more about it.