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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
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<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 />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 lesman, 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 />government, 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
<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 S 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 />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 />come prepared to learn about and participate in the IT revolution!
<br />Instructors: Louis Smith, Tara Crews, Warren Sponholtz, Justin Green, Greg Strong
<br />** GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE **
<br />i 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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