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2022 Annual Environmental Conference

Eden Resort & Suites – 222 Eden Road – Lancaster PA 17601

Conference will be held in the Crystal Ballroom and breakout sessions and exhibitors will be located in the State Room and Regency Ballroom.

Conference attendees can make hotel reservations by calling the Eden Resort and Suites directly, 717-569-6444 or by following the online reservation instructions. Discounted rooms will be available through September 26, 2022.

 

October 27, 2022 | 8:00 AM TO 3:15 PM

Member Price: $350 | Non Member Price: $425

8:00 a.m. Registration — Continental Breakfast, Exhibits Open
8:30 a.m. Welcome

    • Kevin Sunday, Director of Government Affairs, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
8:40 a.m. Pipelines, Electric Grid

    • Mark Christie, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
9:15 a.m. Pennsylvania Business Leadership on Sustainability

    • Pam Witmer, Vice President, Government Affairs, UGI Energy Services
      • Renewable natural gas and combined heat and power
    • Matt Mangum, Business Opportunity Manager, Shell Polymers
      • Carbon capture and hydrogen production
    • Doug Sansom, Managing Director, DER Sales, NRGCS Business Development, NRG Energy, Inc.
      • Clean energy options for electricity consumers
10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break — Exhibits Open
10:45 a.m. Choose from the following two sessions:

Track 1

The Analysis for PFAS in PA & Update on Water and Wastewater Challenges and Solutions for Industry

    • Charles Neslund, Scientific Officer, Eurofins
    • Caitlin Berretta, Government Affairs and Sustainability Director, Evoqua Water Technologies
      • Update on PFAS sampling and regulatory requirements in PA
      • How businesses are addressing challenges on water quality regulatory obligations
      • Discussion of long-term regulatory challenges

Track 2

Stormwater Permits in Pennsylvania: Industrial, Construction and Municipal Source

    • Scott Dismukes, Partner, Eckert Seamans
    • James Cinelli, Principal, Liberty Environmental
    • Jessica Rosenblatt, Associate, Eckert Seamans
      • Clean Water Act/Clean Streams Law intro
      • Drivers for permits
      • BMP’s and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
      • Common law damages
12:00 p.m. Lunch — Exhibits Open
1:00 p.m. Choose from the following two sessions:

Track 1

Your Survival Guide for Inspections and Compliance Visits

    • Colleen Donofrio, Shareholder, Babst, Calland Attorneys at Law
      An informal, interactive discussion of Best Management Practices to minimize potential enforcement, including:

      • Pre-Arrival Tip
      • On-Site Visit Management Consideration
      • Recommended Post-Visit Action
      • *NEW* Spill Plan Coverage Considerations

Track 2

Storage Tank Compliance

    • Kris Shiffer, Bureau Chief, PA DEP
    • Eric Lingle, PA DEP
      • Update to Pennsylvania’s Storage Tank Program and information relevant to the regulated community
      • Overview of the program’s ePermitting platform and the benefits it offers to storage tank owners and consultants
2:15 p.m. Refreshment Break — Exhibits Open
2:30 p.m. Residual Waste Compliance and Update

    • Mike Meloy, Partner, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP
      • Pennsylvania’s unique residual waste requirements present a persistent challenge for site managers. Learn how to stay on top of compliance with these regulations from a nationally recognized leader in waste and remediation solutions. This update will also touch on recent changes to state brownfields regulations and the associated “Management of Fill” policy.
3:15 p.m. Adjourn

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