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7/6/2016
<br />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 />Standard for ozone and SO2. 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 />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), Marty
<br />Wanielista, Steve Suou, Ryan 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 />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
<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: Shane Laosko
<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
<br />as why some projects are moving forward while others appear to be stalled. The panel will also
<br />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
<br />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 />II. EPA'S CLEAN POWER PLAN: A GAME CHANGER OR NON-EVENT FOR FLORIDA?
<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
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