Concerned about how wetlands regulations are changing - and how your practices may be impacted? The last few years have seen much change in wetland regulation across the Chesapeake Bay area. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has stepped up its efforts to decrease the threat to wetlands with the Comprehensive Wetland Program Plan and the Water Protection Permit Program. Negotiating the multi-layered state and federal wetland regu...

On August 27-29, 2013: SOAR to great heights with the EEOC's EXCEL Conference, the premier training conference for EEO Managers, supervisors, practitioners, human resources professionals, attorneys & ADR specialists. NEW to EXCEL 2013 is an EEO track tailored for the private sector, providing additional training opportunities for the HR professional. Downtown Denver will be the host of the 2013 EXCEL Conference at the Sheraton Denver Downt...

Most impacts to wetlands, stream and other waters (i.e., aquatic resources) occurring from development activities, like a road crossing or construction of a utility corridor, require permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Typically impacts greater than 0.1 acres in size require mitigation to compensate for authorized impacts. After advancing mitigation guidance for several decades in their regulatory programs, the USACE and U.S...

FEMP Webcast August 1, 2013: Goal-Based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Goal-based Contracting for Energy Efficient Buildings on August 1, 2013. Experts Paul Torcellini of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Jason Koman of DOE’s Building Technologies Office will cover ways to structure and im...

Water distribution system renewal is an urgent infrastructure problem and will be on the agenda of utilities, local governments, and industries for many years. Based on national studies, a large gap exists between current expenditures on water main renewal and the investment levels needed to sustain system integrity. Many aging pipe segments are candidates for renewal and must be updated through funding from capital improvement programs. Plann...

CEQA compliance is an uphill battle - do you know what you're up against? CEQA affects every aspect of land use in California. Those who do not understand CEQA proceed at their peril. Attend this seminar and you will get a framework for success in managing the environmental review process; preparing and reviewing CEQA documents; and addressing complex, practical issues. Learn from seasoned professionals about how to address CEQA issues and app...

Master the CEQA process to maximize the usefulness of your CEQA documents and minimize litigation risk. The California Environmental Quality Act is the cornerstone of the state's environmental protection laws. This seminar will examine CEQA guidelines regarding the process and address key environmental issues. Developing strategies for surviving potential litigation is an important aspect of preparing sound CEQA documents. You will learn to av...

Protect your organization - know the ins and outs of SEQRA. Join us for this seminar and get practical information about a complex area of the law presented by an extremely knowledgeable faculty in an interactive format. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding SEQRA strategies. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and your company - find out exactly what the critical issues are and how to best handle them. You will gain t...

The Energy Management Congress West (EMC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held on the U.S. West specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability, as well as innovation solutions to improve your ROI. You can explore promising new technology, co...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance Buildings on June 6, 2013. Experts Sarah Jensen of FEMP and Michelle Slovensky of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will offer training about engagement programs for key stakeholders – including building owners, operators, and occupants ...