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7/6/2016 Topic Descriptions-Florida Environmental Network
<br /> Emmanuel,David Goldstein
<br /> R. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PROPERTY RIGHTS This course discusses recent state and federal
<br /> legal decisions,legislative proposals and enactments,and anything else of interest to those who deal
<br /> with the nitty-gritty of private property issues. It is intended for the seasoned practitioner;however,
<br /> all are encouraged to attend. Audience participation is encouraged. Instructors: MoJazil(Moderator),
<br /> i David Smolker,Amy Boulris,Jim Burling
<br /> S. DEVELOPMENT IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS:STRATEGIES FOR AVOIDING
<br /> LITIGATION UNDER NEPA,CWA,AND ESA Public and private sector projects located near
<br /> wetlands,endangered species habitat or other protected areas are often opposed by individuals and
<br /> organizations during permitting proceedings as well as in federal court.Avoiding litigation and
<br /> building a winning administrative record should litigation become unavoidable,must begin prior to
<br /> application submittal and continue during application review. This course is ideal for lawyers,
<br /> managers and consultants who work on large or controversial projects involving wetlands,
<br /> endangered species or protected natural resources.Instructors:John Wharton(moderator),Mike
<br /> Dennis,John Lesmon,Kerri Barsh,Gisele Colbert
<br /> T. IMPLEMENTING THE RESTORE ACT IN FLORIDA Following the Deepwater Horizon,oil spill
<br /> Congress passed the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability,Tourist Opportunities,and Revived
<br /> Economy of the Gulf Coast Act(RESTORE Act)that provides a mechanism to hold the responsible
<br /> parties financially accountable for restoring the Gulf. Signed into law in 2012,the Act has generated
<br /> unprecedented funding for both ecological and economic restoration of the Gulf Coast. Among the
<br /> five affected states Florida is unique with regard to the role of its 23 Gulf Coast counties,as well as
<br /> the large geographic extent of the coastline-both north to south and east to west-and the
<br /> associated diversity of coastal ecosystems and communities. This timely course will provide:an
<br /> overview of the RESTORE Act;the status of litigation with the responsible parties;current and
<br /> projected funding levels available to Florida Gulf Coast counties;ongoing federal,state and local
<br /> government coastal planning efforts;the types of projects,programs and activities eligible for
<br /> funding;and an overview of other related funding streams for Gulf Coast restoration. Furthermore,
<br /> this course will provide the viewpoints of key representatives from federal,state and local
<br /> jgovernment,NGOs,and the private sector as this process draws to a conclusion.Instructors:Doug
<br /> Robison(Moderator),Darryl Boudreau,Erin Deady
<br /> U. RISK MANAGEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Environmental consultants spend
<br /> their days managing their clients'environmental risk,but often don't devote nearly as much attention
<br /> to the risks in their own line of work. This panel will discuss the risks associated with environmental
<br /> consulting,and present concrete strategies and tips for managing those risks. Panelists will share
<br /> best work practices,protective contract language,and other risk management tools like insurance
<br /> and bonding.Instructors:Greg Munson,Brent Anderson,Veronica Benzinger, Toby Overdorff
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<br /> V. THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN REGULATORY REFORM,
<br /> REGULATORY PROCESS EFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED COMPLIANCE OUTCOMES In virtually all
<br /> aspects of our lives,Information Technology has changed the way we communicate with others,
<br /> access information,entertain ourselves and conduct commerce.But,how has the'IT revolution"
<br /> affected the way we are regulated?In this completely new course,a panel of IT professionals and
<br /> regulators will discuss the ever expanding role of IT in the"business of regulation"in a thought-
<br /> provoking and interesting way Significant IT initiatives have emerged from DEP over the last 5 years,
<br /> including e-Permitting,improved access to public records through GIS,and electronic submittals of
<br /> compliance data.You will hear from the agencys perspective about how these investments have paid
<br /> i off(or not)and what is planned for the future.You will also hear from a significant user of these
<br /> electronic services how they are working(or not).Don't miss what is sure to be a lively discussion,and
<br /> icome prepared to learn about and participate in the IT revolution!
<br /> 1 Instructors:Louis Smith,Toro Crews,Warren Sponholtz,Justin Green,Greg Strong
<br /> **GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE**
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<br /> E W. NEW POLICY DIRECTIONS FOR GROWTH MANAGEMENT In 2011 the Florida Legislature
<br /> fundamentally changed Florida's growth management process when it abolished the Department of
<br /> Community Affairs and modified the state's authority to review and approve local government
<br /> comprehensive plans and plan amendments.What remained of the state planning process was
<br /> transferred to the Division of Community Development within the Department of Economic
<br /> Opportunity Since that time,government at all levels,lawyers,developers and planners have 59
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