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; Pace Law School; National Association of Environmental Law Societies; American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Presents a “Quick Teleconference” program
Regional and State Climate Change Initiatives
Program Information
Thursday, February 28, 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:
In response to the United States federal government’s failure to address emissions of greenhouse gases causing global climate change, a growing number of states, acting alone or through regional organizations, have initiated a wide variety of innovative programs to address the problem.
This program will provide an overview of these emerging state and regional efforts and examine how these might fit into a future federal program. Speakers will describe the bottom-up stakeholder-driven climate planning processes and some of the policy innovations developed by individual states. They will also examine the expanding role of The Climate Registry and attempts to develop regional goals and trading systems, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the Western Governors’ and Midwestern Governors’ Climate Initiatives. Speakers will address how these programs might be integrated into a more comprehensive federal program.
Educational Objectives:
- Provide the audience with an understanding of current developments in climate change law and public policy at the state and regional level.
- Survey the major the issues presented by efforts to integrate these into a federal system under the Clean Air Act.
Faculty:
Moderator:
Robert B. McKinstry, Jr., Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, Philadelphia, PA
Panelists:
Thomas D. Peterson, President and CEO, Center for Climate Strategies Pennsylvania State University, Firfax, VA
Jeffrey Wennberg, Former Commissioner, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, Rutland, VT
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
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).
NAELS Discount:
NAELS organizations are invited to register for this and the four remaining climate change programs for a total cost of $50. Please contact Ninah Moore at (312) 988-5724 for details.
Regional and State Climate Change Initiatives Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Robert McKinstry at mckinstry@ballardspahr.com by noon on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
