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7/6/2016 Topic Descriptions—Florida Environmental Network
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<br /> I Florida's regulatory process should the rule be implemented in its current form.According to the rule,
<br /> most if not all water conveyances that have a"bed,bank,high water mark,and a connection to
<br /> waters of the US would become regulated by the federal government. Once deemed jurisdictional,
<br /> proposed projects could trigger a number of regulatory requirements which this very timely session
<br /> will examine. Audience participation is encouraged.Instructors:Greg Munson,Larry Liebesman,Phil
<br /> Moncusi-Ungaro,Jeff Clark
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<br /> L. PERMITS UNDER ATTACK:DEFENDING YOUR PERMIT FROM ALL CHALLENGERS Permits,
<br /> approvals,and other agency authorizations are critical to your company's business.But challenges in
<br /> courts of law and public opinion are becoming increasingly common.These attacks threaten to delay,
<br /> derail,or undo your permitting effort.This course,again updated for 2016,is designed to help you
<br /> navigate the steps you can and should take both to plan for and to defend your permit from such
<br /> challenges.It will include practical advice on how to successfully survive a permit challenge,including
<br /> identifying key vulnerabilities,building a defensible record,and other early steps to help ensure the
<br /> long-term success of your efforts.It will also cover defense of your permit in administrative and
<br /> judicial proceedings,as well as other settings.Audience participation is encouraged.Instructors: David
<br /> Weinstein,Larry Curtin,Doug Hall
<br /> M. PERMITTING&MITIGATION CHALLENGES FOR TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS,PORTS&
<br /> INTERMODAL LOGISTIC CENTERS Between the prospect of the completion of the Panama Canal
<br /> and the expansion of ports to accommodate larger container ship and the expansion of the cruise
<br /> industry with the construction of larger and larger ships,Florida's ports are needing to expand and
<br /> update facilities.Transportation corridors to and from the ports are constantly in need of updating
<br /> and expansion to meet the cargo and passenger traffic. Many of Florida's ports are reaching capacity
<br /> at the ports and needing offsite intermodal alternatives for cargo and parking to meet these
<br /> expansions. The ideas behind the strict concept of federal mitigation rules are potentially changing.
<br /> This panel will discuss the challenges and emerging concepts in wetland and stormwater analysis and
<br /> mitigation.Come prepared to listen,learn and participate!Instructors: Don Deis(Moderator),Carl
<br /> Spirio,Debbie Wegmann,Jeff Prather,Rachel Vandenberg
<br /> N. COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED EVALUATION,PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT In-depth
<br /> examination of continued agency emphasis on watershed management as a means of
<br /> ' comprehensively integrating a variety of planning and regulatory programs currently implemented by
<br /> DEP and water management districts;these include TMDLs,stormwater construction,NPDES,PLRGs,
<br /> and both structural and non-structural Floodplain planning and management;practical
<br /> considerations;organizing stakeholders;discussion of need for statutory changes as well as changes
<br /> to current agency practices.Audience participation encouraged.Instructors:Steve Lienhort,Ann
<br /> Redmond,Mark Ellard, Tom Frick,Lee Mullon
<br /> O. EMERGING ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL DUE DILIGENCE Very informative discussion of
<br /> i emerging trends and issues that impact the environmental due diligence process including changing
<br /> arsenic and VOH standards,issues arising from foreclosures,consumptive use restrictions and other
<br /> regulatory challenges as may apply;practical considerations in closing land transactions when there
<br /> fare unresolved issues and how to address those issues and much more;audience participation
<br /> encouraged.Instructors: Cristina Lumpkin(Moderator),Vince Yarina,Kelly Eger-Smith,Kirby Stallings,
<br /> Susan Martin
<br /> P. YOU,ME,AND THE AGENCIES:TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATION THROUGH
<br /> COMPLEX REGULATORY SCENARIOS An interactive discussion for ensuring sure and positive
<br /> dialogue when communicating with environmental regulatory agencies at the local,state and federal
<br /> i levels. Preparation,organization,as well as an understanding of both the regulation and the
<br /> processes,can go a long way to facilitating a smoother and certainly more positive outcome. In
<br /> addition to being technically prepared,knowing the agency representatives,their role in the
<br /> organization,and their scope of authority can be as critical as having a thorough understanding of
<br /> i the applicability of the various rules and regulations. Here's your chance to receive expert advice
<br /> from four instructors who've learned these lessons.Instructors: Peter Portlow,Amanda Brock,Anna
<br /> Long,Doug Halsey
<br /> Q. PROPERTY RIGHTS 101 This course provides a basic overview of private property rights in
<br /> Florida. Specifically,it discusses the basics of takings jurisprudence,the BertJ.Harris,Jr Private
<br /> Property Rights Protection Act,and other limits on government action that affect private property
<br /> For the private property owner,this course provides an overview of their rights. For the state and
<br /> local government official,this course provides a roadmap for avoiding property rights litigation.
<br /> `I Audience participation is encouraged. Instructors: MoJazil(Moderator),Jake Cremer,Brian Bolves,Chris 558
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