Conference Agenda
DAY ONE - November 8
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7:00-8:15 |
Registration & Networking – Continental Breakfast |
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8:15-9:30 |
Session 1 – Concurrent Tracks |
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1A - Air Quality – New Rules & Emerging Issues
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Moderator |
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1B - Assessing a Property for Contamination Risks Learn how to make informed decisions on buying and selling contaminated property or cleaning up a site, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments; the types of risk to consider; evaluating if cleanup is even necessary; and using the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study in developing cleanup strategies and evaluating potential cleanup costs.
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1C - An Organizational Approach to Energy Management In a complex facility, taking a strategic approach to energy management is the best way to achieve comprehensive and lasting savings. Discover how standard business tools and formal methodologies, such as the new ISO 50001 standard, can provide a platform for this effort.
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1D - Market Drivers – Does “Green & Clean” Really Count? The common wisdom is that both consumer and business markets are increasingly interested in environmentally responsible products and socially responsible companies. Explore whether the demand is really there – or if traditional factors such as price and functionality are still the real differentiators.
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9:45-10:45 |
Welcome & Keynote Address |
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10:45-11:15 |
Networking & Trade Show Break |
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11:15-12:30 |
Session 2 – Concurrent Tracks |
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2A - Water Quality – New Rules & Emerging Issues Criteria to control the discharge of toxics dangerous to human health are being dramatically tightened. Learn about the basis for these changes, how are they being implemented, and what they may mean for permit holders and other businesses. |
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2B - Managing the Contamination Cleanup Process Once investigation has determined that contamination is present on a property, what’s next? Review the steps involved in managing the cleanup process, along with the proper procedures for working with both regulators and contractors.
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2C - Identifying & Implementing Energy Efficiency Projects Reducing energy use leads to immediate cost savings, while supporting a business’ sustainability strategy. But where to begin, and how to do it right? Gain an understanding of the opportunity scoping process, available financial incentives, and the keys to effective project management.
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2D - Product Stewardship – Liabilities, Standards, & Programs While other countries are imposing product ingredient standards such as RoHS and REACH, domestic customers are also demanding to know what’s behind the products they buy. In addition, product content can present a liability risk. Hear an analysis of these elements and how they interact. |
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12:30-1:30 |
LUNCH & Keynote Address |
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1:30-2:00 |
Networking & Trade Show Break |
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2:00-3:15 |
Session 3 – Concurrent Tracks |
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3A - Stormwater – New Rules & Emerging Issues Hear an update on EPA’s shift to numerical effluent limits and the resulting changes in industrial and construction stormwater permitting in both Oregon and Washington – and how businesses will need to respond. |
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3B - Vapor Intrusion – Developments in Policy & Practice Residual soil contamination often needs to be dealt with by protecting indoor areas from toxic fumes. Review current understandings about assessment, passive and active control strategies, and how to manage lifetime costs. |
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3C - Measuring, Tracking, & Reporting Energy Performance Once an energy management initiative is in place, it needs to be followed up with measurement – both to assure that the desired benefits are achieved, and to communicate the results to the rest of the organization. Explore approaches, tools, and systems that can help.
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3D - Controlling Supply Chain Behavior Supply chain responsibility has become an important element of corporate responsibility and an integral part of supply chain management. Learn the key components in developing and managing an environmental and social supplier requirements strategy. |
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3:15-3:45 |
Networking & Trade Show Break |
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3:45-5:00 |
Session 4 – Concurrent Tracks |
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4A - Environmental Health & Safety – New Rules & Emerging Issues Hear an update on recent regulatory changes in the EH&S sector in both Oregon and Washington, plus the outlook for future regulatory developments. |
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4B - Source Control – Preventing Downstream Contamination An essential component of cleaning up contaminated shoreline sediments is controlling upstream pollution that can lead to recontamination. Examine the growing focus on this problem and how it will ultimately impact property owners. |
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4C - Alternative On-Site Energy Sources When does it make sense to generate your own electricity? Learn about the technical potential, economics, and funding for, solar energy, biomass, and other on-site options.
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4D - Sustainability Metrics – Measuring, Reporting, & Certifying “Going green” needs to be backed by credibility. Explore the options, rules, and tools to back up stewardship and sustainability initiatives – and how best to communicate your performance. |
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5:00-6:30 |
Cocktail Reception |
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7:00-8:15 |
Registration & Networking – Continental Breakfast |
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8:15-9:30 |
Session 1 – Concurrent Tracks |
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Regulatory Updates
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1A Air Quality – New Rules & Emerging Issues An update on new EPA standards and their impacts on Oregon and Washington regulations, including boiler rules, particulate PM2.5 standards, and Greenhouse gas reporting.
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Moderator: · Jennfier Fieldstaff, Best Western Hotels Speakers: · one · two · three |
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1B
Managing Cleanup |
Assessing a Property for Contamination Risks A review of the process involved in determining the likelihood and extent of property contamination, including the steps involved in site characterization and risk assessment.
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Moderator: · alpha Speakers: · one · two · three |