Thursday, October 19, 2006
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Central Time
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time / 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time

Program Overview:
In a decision closely watched by commercial agriculture and the environmental community, Judge John C. Coughenour ruled last month in Washington Toxics Coalition, et al. v. United States Department of Interior, et al., the so-called "counterpart regulations," jointly issued by EPA and NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Services) were invalid. Issued in 2004, the regulations were intended to enhance and streamline the Endangered Species Act Section 7 consultation process, which requires consultations between EPA and the Services to minimize adverse impacts on endangered species resulting from pesticide applications. The ruling is expected to have significant implications for the grower community, and undoubtedly will make the consultation process among these agencies even more unclear. Participants will hear about the somewhat tortured history of the regulations, the strong views on the integrity of the consultation process envisioned under the now invalid regulations, and what the future holds for growers, regulators, and others in the agricultural community when it comes to pesticides and endangered species.

Educational Objectives:

• Brief participants on the recent decision.
• Evaluate the implication for EPA’s pesticide programs.

Faculty:
Moderators:
Lawrence E. Culleen, Arnold & Porter LLP, Washington, DC
Janice H. Walton, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Panelists:
Mark Dyner, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
Patti Goldman, Earth Justice, Seattle, WA
Ann R. Klee, Former General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC
Steven P. Quarles, Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, DC

This program will not offer CLE credit.

Host Site Location
Participation at the host site location is free of charge however, reservations are required.
Washington, DC: Arnold & Porter LLP
555 12th Street, NW
RSVP: Jackie Martin, (202) 942-5912 or njacqueline_martin@aporter.com

ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in)
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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).

Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Larry Culleen by October 18, 2006 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel live at the conclusion of the program.