Online Meeting Registration is no longer available, however you may continue to register by faxing the registration form to (312) 988-5572. Any questions, please contact the Program Registrar at (312) 988-5724.

The Section is pleased to host two separate but complimentary programs in Pittsburgh: the 15th Section Fall Meeting and The Basic Practice Series. Please refer to the information below and the attached Registration Form to answer your questions about how to register for these separate programs.

Program Course Materials
Conference proceedings and related background information will be provided to participants via CD Rom in order to reduce the environmental impact of the program. Bound copies of the program materials are available for purchase at a cost of $80. They will be shipped to you post-program.

Location and Lodging
All Section events will take place at the Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA. At this time lodging space at the Omni is sold out. While we encourage you to check with the Omni in case there have been cancellations, you may make your reservations at one of these nearby hotels. All are within walking distance to the Omni.

Westin Convention Center (2 blocks) (412) 281-3700
DoubleTree Guest Suites (2 blocks) (412) 281-5800
Marriot City Center (3 blocks) (412) 471-4000

Transportation
The Omni William Penn is located approximately 30 miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport. Several options exist for your transfer between the airport and the hotel. Taxi service is located outside of baggage claim at a cost of approximately $38 plus gratuity (one way). Shuttle service provided by U.S. Shuttle Express makes regular departures from the airport baggage claim area until 11:30 p.m. daily for $19/person each way. Reservations are not required; return service may be coordinated through the Omni Concierge desk. Several rental car options are located at the airport. Hotel parking costs $26/day for valet service (with 24-hour in and out privileges) or you may use the self-park lot across the street for $14/day.

Advance Registration
We request that all registrations be made in advance of the meeting. We encourage you to take advantage of online registration. You can also complete the attached form and mail it with your check (payable to the American Bar Association) or credit card number to: ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, Attn: Program Registrar, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654. All attendees must be registered for this program to participate.

The deadline to receive the early bird registration rate for the Section Fall Meeting is August 20, 2007. All registrations postmarked after August 20, 2007, must include an additional $50 for processing. The final cutoff date for registrations is September 12, 2007.

Section Fall Meeting Registration Fee
The registration fee for the 15th Section Fall Meeting includes tuition and proceedings developed especially for this meeting. In addition, your fee covers Wednesday’s “Day of Service” and Welcome Reception; Thursday’s Technical Roundtable Luncheon and off-site reception at The Warhol Museum; Friday’s Committee Get-Together Luncheon and off-site reception at The Carnegie Science Center; and Saturday’s Farewell Reception. Continental breakfast and networking breaks will take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You are also invited to participate in the ticketed breakfast roundtables. Space is limited at these events and tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please register for these events on the attached registration form. Attendees of The Basic Practice Series should consult the program description for registration fee information.

Spouse/Guest Fee
Spouses and Guests of registered meeting attendees are invited to participate in the Welcome Reception on Wednesday and the Farewell Reception on Saturday. Thursday and Friday’s off-site receptions at The Warhol Museum and the Carnegie Science Center are not complimentary to spouse/guests. Non registered spouse/guests may purchase a ticket to attend for $15/person (see registration form.)

Ticketed Breakfasts
In addition to the general breakfasts, there are three ticketed breakfasts on the program. You are invited to participate free of charge in the ticketed breakfast roundtables. However, space is limited so you are required to register for a ticket in advance of the functions. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Please register for these events on the attached registration form.

Cancellation Policy
Tickets are considered final at the time of sale and do not qualify for a refund upon cancellation. Attendees registered for the Section Fall Meeting and/or The Basic Practice Series are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee less a $50 administrative fee for all written requests received by September 12, 2007. No refunds will be granted after September 12, 2007 – no exceptions will be made. Substitutions are acceptable. The Section does not provide credits to be used toward future programs. Cancellations may be sent via fax to (312) 988-5572, attn.: Program Registrar. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any program and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses.

Special Tuition Assistance
A limited number of registration fee waivers are available for government employees, public interest lawyers employed with non-profit organizations, and academics. To apply, send a letter outlining the program you are interested in attending (15th Section Fall Meeting and/or The Basic Practice Series) and the basis for your request of a fee waiver to Peter Wright, Program Chair, c/o the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654. Deadline: August 20, 2007

Dress Code and Weather
Section meetings are business casual. Suggested dress includes slacks, skirts, polo type shirts or blouses, sweaters, and comfortable shoes. Remember the hotel will be air conditioned, so please pack a jacket or sweater. The average temperature in Pittsburgh in September ranges from a high of 73 degrees to a low of 60 degrees.

Americans with Disabilities Act
If you require special arrangements for a disabled individual to attend this program, please call the Program Assistant (312) 988-5724 by September 21, 2007.