Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Climate Change, Sustainable Development and
Ecosystems Committee
Cosponsored by
ABA SEER Renewable Energy Resources Committee, New York City Bar Association, Pace Law School, National Association of Environmental Law Societies, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Presents a “Quick Teleconference” program
National Global Climate Change Legislation: How the Key Players View the Issues
Program Information
Friday, December 7, 2007
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:
Global climate change is currently front and center on the national stage before Congress, with numerous bills pending or being readied for introduction in both Houses. This teleconference (the second on climate change over the next six months) will address the key issues under consideration in the legislation, including key design elements of cap-and-trade bills. Primary topics under cap-and-trade include: allowance allocations versus auctions, point of regulation, offsets, cost-containment mechanisms, and technologies, incentives and funding mechanisms. Other cap-and-trade related topics include: preemption and the relationship of legislation to the Clean Air Act; and international leakage and linkages, including comparable action by other major emitting nations. Other topics to be considered include: carbon tax and hybrid approaches; coverage of transportation and homes, including building codes and appliance efficiency standards; and land use issues.
The teleconference is intended to provide the audience with an in-depth look at key design issues for climate legislation. The program will include diverse viewpoints of speakers from Capitol Hill, industry, the environmental community and think tanks – key players in the policy debates on legislative issues.
Educational Objectives:
- Provide the audience with an in-depth look at key design issues for climate legislation
- Survey key bills that are currently in Congress or likely to be introduced
Faculty:
Moderator:
Dr. Marty Spitzer, Esq., Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment, and The Center for Clean Air Policy, Washington, DC
Panelists:
Tom Dower, Office of U.S. Senator Arlen Specter, Washington, DC
Jeanette Pablo, Esq., PNM Resources Inc., Washington, DC
Joe Goffman, Esq., Office of U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, Washington, DC
David Conover, Esq., National Commission on Energy Policy, Washington, DC
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
RSVP: Edward Strohbehn, (415) 393-2059 or Linda.vallin@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 L.L.P
98 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 1500
RSVP: Steve McMillen, (512) 322-2559 or
steve.mcmillen@bakerbotts.com or Sarah Reams at sarah.reams@bakerbotts.com
Seattle, WA
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis;
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 all 8 climate change programs for a total cost of $50. Please contact Brooke Loucks at (312) 988-5791 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).
National Global Climate Change Legislation: How the Key Players View the Issues Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Marty Spitzer at spitzer@heinzctr.org by 11:30 a.m. December 6, 2007 ( Eastern Time). During the teleconference, you may email questions to Chris Carr at ccarr@velaw.com (please also copy aereelee@velaw.com on the email), and he and the moderator will raise them with the panel.
