Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
American Bar Association
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Ecosystems Committee
Cosponsored by
Renewable Energy Resources Committee; International Environmental Law Committee; New York City Bar Association; the D.C. Bar's Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section; Pace Law School; National Association of Environmental Law Societies; American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Presents a “Quick Teleconference” program
Local Regulation and Climate Change
Program Information
Friday, April 11, 2008
12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Time
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time
Program Overview:
What role can cities, counties, and regional organizations play in controlling greenhouse gas emissions within their jurisdictions? The speakers will discuss the variety of city or regional efforts and initiatives on climate change (Delaware River basin, and Miami, Florida); county-city compacts for alternative energy (Marin County, California), and litigation brought against cities and counties for failure to address climate change in NEPA-style planning documents (California). While many state laws might be the subject of federal preemption claims, city and multi-city regional efforts have a unique local emphasis that may well survive federal preemption challenges. The speakers represent a diversity of geographic areas that demonstrate the opportunity for creative experiments on tackling a common problem.
Educational Objectives:
- Alert listeners to what cities and regional programs can do on a pro-active basis about climate change.
- Alert listeners to potential litigation challenges under state “Mini-NEPA” statutes for failure to consider a project’s impact on global warming.
- Evaluate local programs to address climate change based upon local issues unique to a particular region.
Faculty:
Moderator:
Norman A. Dupont, Richards, Watson & Gershon, Los Angeles, CA
Panelists:
Jonathan C. Evans, Staff Attorney, Center for Biological Diversity, Los Angeles, CA
Robert Graff, Coordinator for Climate Change Initiatives Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Philadelphia, PA
Paul C. Savage, Greenberg Traurig, Miami, FL
Gregory W. Stepanicich, Richard, Watson & Gershon, San Francisco, CA
This program will not offer CLE credit.
There are two ways to participate in this program either attending a host site location or individual dial-in:
HOST SITE LOCATION
Participation at a host site location is free of charge; however, reservations are required.
Los Angeles, CA
Richards, Watson & Gershon LLP; 355 S. Grand Avenue, 40th Floor
RSVP: Linda Pomatto, (213) 626-8484 or NDupont@rwglaw.com
San Francisco, CA
Bingham McCutchen LLP; Three Embarcadero Center
Hosted by: Edward Strohbehn
RSVP: Lisa Holloway, (213) 680-6453 or lisa.holloway@bingham.com
Washington, DC
Vinson & Elkins LLP; 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., 6th Fl.
RSVP: Aeree Lee (202) 639-6771 or aereelee@velaw.com
New York, NY
Arnold & Porter LLP; 399 Park Ave.
RSVP: Adam Orford, (212) 715-1317 or adam.orford@aporter.com
Oklahoma City, OK
McAfee & Taft, PC; Two Leadership Square, 211 North Robinson, 10th Fl.
RSVP: Mary Ellen Ternes, (405) 552-2303 or Maryellen.ternes@mcafeetaft.com
Philadelphia, PA
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP; 1735 Market St., 51st Fl.
RSVP: Robert B. McKinstry, (215) 715-1317 or McKinstry@ballardspahr.com
Austin, TX
Baker Botts, LLP; 98 San Jacinto Blvd. Ste. 1500
RSVP: Steve McMillen, (512) 322-2559 or steve.mcmillen@bakerbotts.com
Seattle, WA
K&L Gates; 925 Fourth Ave., Ste. 2900
RSVP: Lori Moltz, (206) 370-5728 or Lori.moltz@klgates.com
Milwaukee, WI
Godfrey & Kahn, SC; 780 North Water St.
RSVP: John Clancy, (414) 273-3500 or jclancy@gklaw.com
ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in):
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.
Online registration is encouraged for immediate confirmation and billing receipt. You may also complete this form and fax it to (760) 931-0079. Once your registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number.
The registration fee covers the cost of the phone connection; you are encouraged to have others listen to the program with you. Registration cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
*The Section has secured ConferTel to provide conferencing services, including registration, conferencing and payment. Please make checks payable to ConferTel. Questions regarding the teleconference can be directed to ConferTel at (866) 930-4500.
Registration Fee:
Registrations cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
Section Members: $80 | Gov't, Academic, or Public Interest: $30 | Other ABA Members: $100 | General Attendance: $110
NAELS Discount:
NAELS organizations are invited to register for this and the two remaining climate change programs for a total cost of $50. Please contact Ninah Moore at mooren@staff.abanet.org for details.
Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.
Late Registration Notice:
Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).
Local Regulation and Climate Change Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Norman Dupont at ndupont@rwglaw.com by noon on Thursday, April 10, 2008 and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
