(For this past program, we offer two options for purchase: a Homestudy (DVD and written materials) or written materials alone.)
Attorneys, governmental officials, real estate and environmental professionals, consultants and planners
Stormwater continues to be a significant source of concern to the health of Puget Sound and the object of ever increasing regulation. The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a new Industrial Stormwater General Permit and the EPA has issued a Clean Water Act Enforcement Action plan. There is a clear direction toward treatment and compliance with numeric standards. Compliance will be a significant challenge to many businesses and there will be particular challenges for industrial, municipal, and construction stormwater dischargers. Facilities are also under increasing scrutiny from citizen suit litigation.
We have assembled experienced representatives of state, federal and local governments, consultants and practitioners who will provide practical suggestions and insights on managing compliance and other important Clean Water Act issues.
~ Michael P. O'Connell, Esq. and Jeff B. Kray, Esq., Program Co-Chairs
Jeff B. Kray, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Marten Law Group / Seattle, WA
Michael P. O'Connell, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Stoel Rives LLP / Seattle, WA
What is in the new ISGP? What are Ecology's expectations moving forward? What does Ecology want to see for response actions, particularly at Level 3?
Jeff B. Kray, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Marten Law / Seattle, WA
A proactive approach to avoiding enforcement liability; a lawyer's perspective on ways to avoid citizen suit liability by reducing the target on your back
James A. Tupper, Jr., Esq.
Tupper Mack Brower PLLC / Seattle, WA USA
Managing the new permit; reporting and recordkeeping; Level 1, 2, and 3 responses; sampling and inspection; pollutant sources and controls; permit modifications; AKART; best practices for avoiding citizen suits
Overview
Nathan Graves, VP and Principal Environmental Scientist
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants / Portland, OR
Case histories
Jerry Ninteman, PE, Environmental Services Director
Landau Associates / Edmonds, WA
Neil R. Alongi, P.E., Vice President Principal Engineer
Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. / Vancouver, WA
New technologies
Cal Noling, P.E., President and Founder
StormwateRx LLC / Portland, OR
Cost assessments
Barry Kellems, P.E., Principal Engineer
ARCADIS / Seattle, WA
How and when the rule will be incorporated into EPA's CGP and state permits and interim extension of EPA's CGP until 2011; NEPA requirements for EPA's new CGP; significance for Indian country, Idaho, and federal facilities in Washington
Michael P. O'Connell, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Stoel Rives LLP / Seattle, WA
Revisions to Oregon's water quality standards stemming from Oregon's use of a higher fish consumption rate to calculate the standards; impacts for Washington water quality standards
Michael R. Campbell, Esq.
Stoel Rives LLP / Portland, OR
Priorities, program structure, and funding
Edward J. Kowalski, Director, Office of Compliance and Enforcement
U.S. EPA - Region 10 / Seattle, WA
Plaintiff and defense perspectives on Clean Water Act citizen suits; Ninth Circuit standards; prospects for CO2 driven climate change suits in coastal areas
Richard A. Poulin, Esq.
SCOPE Law Firm PLLC / Seattle, WA
How to respond to citizen suit notice letters
Jeff B. Kray, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Marten Law Group / Seattle, WA
There is a $25 cancellation fee for Course Materials orders and $50 for Homestudy orders
This program qualifies for 7 WA CLE credits. AICP and Real Estate credits are pending Upon request, we will apply for CLE credits in other states and other types of credits.
Our complete Homestudy Course, consisting of a DVD recording and the course materials (either a binder or searchable CD), is available for $705. The course materials alone are available for $100. We will ship your Homestudy order via UPS ground within two weeks after the seminar or from the date we receive payment.
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Jeff B. Kray, Program Co-Chair and partner at Marten Law Group, focuses on water resources, water quality, and complex environmental litigation, including CERCLA (Superfund) site remediation. He is named a "Super Lawyer" in Washingtn Law & Politics.
Michael P. O'Connell, Program Co-Chair, partner at Stoel Rives LLP, focuses his practice on natural resources, environmental, energy, water rights and Indian law matters involving project development. He is listed in "Best Lawyers in America."
Edward J. Kowalski, Special Address, Director of the U.S. EPA's Office of Compliance and Enforcement for Region 10 is responsible for coordinating EPA's enforcement and compliance efforts in Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Previously, he headed Region 10's Legal Office of Regional Counsel.
Neil R. Alongi, P.E., Vice President and Principal Engineer of Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc., is experienced in siting and expansion of industrial facilities, containment and disposal of solid and hazardous material, and management of industrial wastewater and stormwater.
Michael Campbell, partner at Stoel Rives LLP, focuses on water quality regulation and permitting. He represents clients on water quality matters, including wastewater and storm water discharge permits, federal and state fill permits, section 401 certifications for hydroelectric projects, and the development of water quality standards and regulations.
Nathan Graves is Vice President and Principal Environmental Scientist with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants. He primarily works in the areas of water quality, environmental compliance and site cleanup, providing strategic management of projects and as an expert during legal proceedings.
Barry Kellems, P.E., Principal Engineer at ARCADIS, has worked in all phases of stormwater management at industrial facilities, including NPDES permitting, feasibility studies, and design, construction and performance monitoring of stormwater treatment facilities.
Jerry Ninteman, P.E., Environmental Services Director at Landau Associates, helps clients to comply with requirements of the Washington Industrial Stormwater General Permit, and is experienced in the environmental and remediation and stormwater management industry.
Cal Noling, President and Founder of StormwateRx LLC, develops and designs water purification systems for industry. StormwateRx manufactures industrial stormwater treatment BMPs including the Aquip Enhanced Filtration and other stormwater treatment systems that are used by industrial facilities for stormwater reclamation.
Richard A. Poulin, founder of SCOPE Law Firm, PLLC, represents environmental organizations in Clean Water Act citizen suits enforcing NPDES permits, and individuals with natural resource damage claims. His work typically involves the Clean Water Act, Public Records Act, and the State Environmental Policy Act.
James A. Tupper, Jr., partner at Tupper Mack Brower PLLC, focuses on environmental law with emphasis on water quality, water resources and shoreline development. He is listed as a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics magazine.
