This special series of sessions will provide an introduction to the practice of environmental law by a presentation and discussion of the major federal environmental programs by leading environmental law practitioners who are recognized experts on the subjects being presented. In addition to providing an overview of the basic federal programs, there will be a discussion of the current hot topics in each of the substantive areas. The sessions will also provide the lawyers attending the program with practical information, including identifying the best resources for lawyers to use efficiently (e.g. books, other publications, electronic resources) to learn more about these topics and thus provide effective counseling.

Facilitator:
Eugene E. (“Gene”) Smary, Warner Norcross & Judd, LLP Grand Rapids, MI

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Opening Session: Clean Air Act
This session will provide an overview of how the Clean Air Act was developed, has evolved and is administered by EPA and the states. Learn about the key resources and strategies that you can use to efficiently and accurately answer the complex questions that frequently arise under the Act.

Roy Belden, Senior Vice President - Environmental Support, GE Energy Financial Services, Stamford, CT

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6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Offsite Event: San Diego Maritime Museum

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Federal Information
This session will provide an overview of how federal regulatory agencies collect and disclose information in the context of environmental and resource disputes, from the administrative investigation stage to enforcement litigation in federal court. Learn about the resources you can use to respond to an administrative information request, protect confidential business information, and obtain the agency records you need.

Stephen Gidiere, Partner, Balch & Bingham, Birmingham, AL

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8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Session 1: Clean Water Act
This session will provide an overview of how the Clean Water Act was developed, has evolved and is administered by EPA and the states. Learn about some of today’s hot topics that will be the major issues under the Act in the coming years.

Joel M. Gross, Partner, Arnold & Porter, LLP, Washington, DC

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10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Session 2: Chemical Regulation
This session will provide an overview of the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, the Toxic Release Inventory, California’s Proposition 65, and some other international treaties, federal and state statutes that regulate chemicals. Learn to navigate through the complex maze of chemical regulatory programs that can have profound operational and liability impacts on your clients.

Lynn L. Bergeson, Director, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C., Washington, DC

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12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Committee Get-Together Luncheon
Hosted by the Section’s substantive committees, this informal lunch is your unique opportunity to meet and network with Fall Meeting attendees who share your practice area. Everyone is invited to participate.

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1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Session 3: Superfund and Brownfields
This session will provide an overview of how the Comprehensive Environmental Response and Compensation and Liability Act, more commonly referred to Superfund, was developed and has evolved in the 25 years plus since its passage. Learn about the major issues in enforcement, defense, contribution litigation and the opportunities that Brownfields legislation and regulations provide to lawyers and their clients.

James R. (Jim) Arnold, The Arnold Law Practice, San Francisco, CA

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3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Networking Break

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3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Session 4: Hazardous and Solid Waste Law
This session will provide an overview of how the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act was developed, has evolved and is administered by EPA and the states. Learn about the most common situations under which clients are likely to have hazardous and solid waste issues.

Randy Hill, Deputy Director, Office of Civil Enforcement, U.S. EPA, Washington, DC

The basic registration fee (excluding books) for this program includes tuition for the program and course material proceedings developed especially for this meeting. In addition, your fee covers reception and networking events at the Section Fall Meeting including: the off-site reception at the San Diego Maritime Museum (Thursday), continental breakfast and networking breaks (Friday) and the Friday evening reception.

If you wish to participate in additional programs in conjunction with the Section Fall Meeting or the Second Annual “Little” NEPA Conference, you are expected to register for those separately.

The Basic Practice Series Books
You may also choose to register for this program and receive a significant discount on the Section’s Basic Practice Series Book Publications. The following books will be included in the discounted package price: Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA, FIFRA and TSCA.

Registration Form
You may use the registration form to register for The Basic Practice Series – An Introduction to Environmental Law

Gold
Poliakoff & Associates, P.A.

Law Firm
Latham & Watkins LLP