Join us and learn how GSA can support your Green Purchasing requirements and watch the live demo of our latest eTool...GSA's Reverse Auction. “Green purchasing” or “sustainable acquisition” refers to purchasing products with specific environmental or energy attributes. In this course, we'll examine additional options for minimizing the environmental impact of acquisitions. GSA has launched its government managed Reverse...

Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their consultants and affected citizens do not fully understand the regulations, legal interpretations and practices for pro...

One of the most negative environmental impacts resulting from urbanization is the pollution to our waters and the erosion of our streams as a result of increased stormwater. Urbanization causes increased volumes of stormwater, flow rates and contaminant loadings. Traditional stormwater management relies on moving the water as fast as possible to the nearest water body. This live webinar helps engineers and planners to select and design detent...

The annual summit provides an opportunity to address the unique challenges and opportunities of Northern Wisconsin’s economy through a forum with the Governor's cabinet, keynote speakers, and a series of workshops. This year’s agenda focuses on small business assistance and regulatory reform. “To help grow jobs in the state, it’s important to sit at the table with job creators and talk about the issues and barriers they...

Federal and state environmental agencies have a broad range of enforcement options in their administrative/judicial toolbox. They may use preliminary actions like a notice of violation or an offer of an agreed order to get a desired end result (a cleanup, a penalty, a change in compliance or workplace procedures), or issue a unilateral order or penalty assessment. They may file an administrative or judicial complaint. On occasion criminal acti...

Storm water regulations in Connecticut are constantly evolving - have your practices evolved with them? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new regulatory developments impact my practices? What changes are coming to Connecticut's storm water permitting program? Here...

Use inventive techniques to get through the zoning and land development process in one piece. Go beyond zoning basics and learn what you need to know to succeed in land development. You will learn what makes a project successful and how to present an effective case in the land use process. Register today and discover new strategies for preparing complete applications, working with regulatory agencies and handling the hearing process to make en...

Revealing Global and Regional Opportunities: Key Strategies, Projects and Technologies for building an integrated gas distribution network. Addressing the current gas distribution projects of Qatar, moving towards a fully integrated gas distribution network With the realization that natural gas is a much cleaner and greener fuel, Qatar and other Middle Eastern nations, in accordance with worldwide energy trends, are beginning to set up infrast...

Don't drown in complex water laws - get the tools to succeed with any water rights challenge. The increasing demands for water has given way to inflated values as well as added pressure to water resources, creating challenges for developers, state and local officials, and environmentalists alike. Face these challenges head-on with a comprehensive knowledge of how water rights are allocated, transferred, sold and managed according to the newly...

Any proposed project involving wetlands or other waters of the United States is likely to require some type of permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the federal agency responsible for regulating impacts to wetlands, the Corps' regulations and the permit process can represent a significant part of a project's development. The identification of wetlands or other waters on a project site, determination of federal jurisdiction unde...