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
Climate Change–A Focused Look at Leading State Initiatives
Program Information
Tuesday, March 25, 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 the absence, of significant federal action to address global warming pollution, a number of states are taking the lead in developing strong programs and are teaming with other states to create regional initiatives. This teleconference will provide perspectives from the leaders of several of the states that are developing the most comprehensive programs to reduce global warming pollution in all sectors of the economy and driving the transition to a clean energy economy. The teleconference will summarize key aspects of several of the most dynamic programs and provide views from state leaders on how ongoing state efforts should fit into a developing federal climate policy framework.
Educational Objectives:
- Provide the audience with an understanding of the climate change programs in several of the leadership states from different regions of the country.
- Discuss the role of leadership states in developing strong climate programs and in spurring regional efforts, such as the NE Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the Western Climate Initiative, and the Midwestern Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord.
- Discuss the appropriate role of states in addressing global warming pollution, both in the absence of a federal program and how it should evolve if federal legislation is passed. Discuss issues relating to integrating state programs into comprehensive federal legislation.
Faculty:
Moderator:
Ross Macfarlane, Climate Solutions, Seattle, WA
Panelists:
Laurie Burt, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Boston, MA
Jay Manning, Director, Washington State Department of Ecology, Olympia, WA
Mary Nichols, California Air Resources Board, Sacramento, CA
Douglas Scott, Director, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Springfield, IL
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 three remaining climate change programs for a total cost of $50. Please contact Ninah Moore at (312) 988-5724 for details.
Climate Change–A Focused Look at Leading State Initiatives Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Ross Macfarlane at ross@climatesolutions.org by noon on Monday, March 24, 2008 and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
