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7/6/2016 Topic Descriptions—Florida Environmental Network
<br /> DD. NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS EPA continues to aggressively issue
<br /> new rules and guidance,many of which are already being implemented by DEP This panel will
<br /> provide an overview of the major initiatives,with focus on how your normal business operations will
<br /> be affected. EPA continues to aggressively pursue the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan,
<br /> and perhaps even more so in light of the world wide climate change accord.This timely and
<br /> informative course will also examine the impact of EPA's SIP Call regarding startup,shutdown and
<br /> malfunction emissions and the wide-ranging implications of the National Ambient Air Quality
<br /> I Standard for ozone and S02. Other issues to be discussed include current state implementation of
<br /> other federal air rules,the latest developments regarding the CSAPR and EPA's next transport rule,
<br /> and a unique company-specific perspective on how air regulations are impacting operations in
<br /> Florida.This informative session is designed to help you stay current on the latest rules and policies-
<br /> Come prepared with your questions for this panel of experts.Instructors:Robert Manning Justin Green,
<br /> Michael Ballenger,Ken Kosky,Max Lee
<br /> EE. INTEGRATING LID INTO LOCAL GOVERNMENT STORMWATER PROGRAMS:A USERS GUIDE
<br /> i Traditional stormwater BMPs can be land-intensive and tend to fall short of the nutrient load
<br /> reductions needed to protect our receiving waters.An expanded BMP toolbox improving on
<br /> traditional stormwater treatment practices and incorporating LID practices is needed to address this
<br /> problem. Local governments and some private developers are taking a leadership role promoting
<br /> LID By working with developers,designers,and other community stakeholders,local governments
<br /> can effectively update Land Development Codes and adopt stormwater BMP design criteria to
<br /> encourage the use of LID and better protect water resources.Instructors:Clark Hull(Moderator),Marry
<br /> Wonielista,Steve Suou,Ryon Givens,Mike Hardin
<br /> FF. PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY 101 This session will briefly describe the goals of
<br /> sustainability and the technical issues that need to be addressed for implementation. An overview of
<br /> easily adoptable sustainable practices for developers and local governments will complement
<br /> background information and historical perspective from certifying organizations including the USGBC
<br /> and FGBC. Discussion of in place ordinances such as Miami 21,LID codes and project funding plus
<br /> i discussion of the future of sustainability both locally and nationally complement this roundtable
<br /> discussion.Instructors: Cecile Piverotto(Moderator),Jennifer Longuell,Amy Wicks,Sherry Spiers,Clay
<br /> Henderson,Diana Velasquez
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<br /> GG. RESPONSES TO SEA LEVEL RISE AND CLIMATE CHANGE Very timely and informative course
<br /> designed to explore some of the projected impacts of climate change on existing water resource
<br /> management and regulation. The panel will provide an overview of the current science of climate
<br /> change with a specific focus on documented and projected impacts in Florida. The discussion will
<br /> identify current and future regulatory implications of sea level rise and water supply and water
<br /> resource management. Both Florida and national models will be discussed. The speakers will
<br /> identify emerging state and federal laws,policies,and regulations that address sea level rise. This
<br /> session will examine potential adaptation,mitigation and resiliency strategies to protect future water
<br /> supplies for people and the environment,including a discussion on infrastructure level of service
<br /> implications and anticipated hurdles to adaptation strategy implementation.Instructors: Shone Loasko
<br /> (Moderator),Erin Deady,Rhonda Haag,JenniferJurado,Danielle Irwin, Thomas Ruppert
<br /> HH. FLORIDA'S RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS:UPDATES,OUTLOOK,AND CHALLENGES Hear
<br /> the latest on renewable energy projects and policy in Florida,including solar,ocean,biofuel,
<br /> biopower,and wind. During this informative roundtable discussion,the panel will focus on the
<br /> development opportunities and challenges currently facing renewable energy projects within the
<br /> ! state. Course to include a status report on existing and proposed renewable energy projects,as well I
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<br /> as why some projects are moving forward while others appear to be stalled. The panel will also
<br /> i discuss recent marketplace,legal,and policy developments on the state and federal level affecting
<br /> the renewable energy sector The experts on this panel will discuss some of the most difficult
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<br /> I challenges for a project's success,including the due diligence needed for selection of the ideal site.
<br /> This panel will also focus on critical issues and challenges that could arise for any renewable energy
<br /> project that could ultimately"make or break'a particular project. If you have any interest in
<br /> renewable energy projects in Florida,you should attend this session!Instructors: Tom Yonge
<br /> (moderator),Joseph Brown,J.L."Buck"Martinez,Mike Cooke
<br /> 11. EPA'S CLEAN POWER PLAN: A GAME CHANGER OR NON-EVENT FOR FLORIDA?
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<br /> Last year EPA finalized new rules under the Clean Air Act intended to reduce carbon emissions from
<br /> existing power plants by more than 30 percent below 2005 levels. The controversial program
<br /> currently under appeal and known as the"Clean Power Plan"establishes state-specific targets and 61
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