Environmental Permitting and Construction Compliance Workshop

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1 Environmental Permitting and Construction Compliance Workshop February 2-4, 2010 Hilton Palacio del Rio San Antonio, Texas Sponsored by: SGA Environmental Committee You will: Hear an update on regulatory issues affecting permitting Hear case studies of current construction projects Participate in discussions with regulators and industry experts

2 The 2010 SGA Environmental Permitting & Construction Compliance Workshop February 2-4 in San Antonio is designed for both new and experienced environmental inspectors. If you ve attended this Workshop in the past, this would be a good opportunity to review current issues. If you re a new inspector, this workshop will help you identify your role as the environmental inspector and improve your skills. NEW IN 2010.Environmental Inspection 101 has been added on Monday afternoon, February 1. This session is aimed at the new Inspector and will cover the basics on inspection including pre-construction, roles and responsibilities, and FERC plans. TARGET AUDIENCE Environmental Inspectors New construction or environmental managers who have not been involved with the construction phase of projects Seasoned construction or environmental managers who would like a refresher training Individuals involved in securing permits and approvals for pipeline projects Environmental managers, planners, project managers and engineers INSTRUCTORS Industry experts, consultants, and regulators with first-hand experience in environmental inspection are the instructors for this Workshop. A combination of speakers and panel discussions add to the value of this workshop. HOW TO REGISTER To receive pre-conference information, including a preliminary attendance list, the attached registration form should be in the SGA office before January 10, The registration fee of $500 ($600 for non-sga member companies) includes: Workbook & CD of all presentations 2010 Edition of A Layman s Guide to Environmental Regulations Breakfast and lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday Reception Tuesday evening All refreshment breaks All sessions are held at the Hilton Palacio del Rio. HOTEL INFORMATION For hotel reservations, call the Hilton Palacio del Rio at HILTONS before January 30, Be sure to tell them you are attending the SGA Environmental Permitting Workshop to get the workshop rate of $159 for single or double accommodations. The Hilton will not guarantee room availability or the workshop rate after the reservation deadline. The hotel is located at 200 South Alamo Street on the San Antonio Riverwalk. This is the only time this workshop will be offered this year. Make sure you don t miss this opportunity! In addition to improving your job performance, attendance at this workshop also provides you with 15 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). THE SGA GOLF CHALLENGE The Challenge is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, at Canyon Springs Golf Club (recently rated Best Golf Course in San Antonio by Avid Golfer Magazine). You can see the course at Sign up for the Challenge on the registration form. The cost is $65 a person which includes green fee, cart fee, and complimentary range balls. Refreshments and prizes are sponsored by URS Corporation. QUESTIONS? Call or Marsha Short in the SGA office at or mshort@southerngas.org

3 SGA Environmental Permitting & Construction Compliance Preliminary Agenda MONDAY, February 1 1:00 5:00 p.m. SGA Golf Challenge Refreshments & Prizes sponsored by URS Corporation 1:00 5:00 p.m. Environmental Inspection 101 Chris Cable, TetraTech Deborah McCartney, URS Corp. Rob Stowers, Mustang Engineering Bob Yurecka, URS Corp. Pipeline Jargon/Pipeline Gumbo Pre-Construction Planning (Inception to Permits) EI Roles & Responsibilities Reporting Requirements FERC Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation & Maintenance Plan FERC Wetland & Waterbody Construction & Mitigation Procedures TUESDAY, February 2 8:00 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 9:00 9:15 a.m. Welcome Scott Burnsworth, Chairman-SGA Environmental Committee NiSource 9:15 10:15 a.m. Natural Gas in Energy Geopolitics Prof. Michael J. Economides, University of Houston 10:15 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 12:00 noon Wetland Mitigation 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 2:00 p.m. Stormwater State NPDES Permitting Requirements Pipeline Exemptions Legal Aspects 2:00 3:30 p.m. Agency Panel FERC COE EPA FWS Mark Mackiewicz, Bureau of Land Management 3:30 3:45 p.m. Break 3:45 5:00 p.m. Marcellus Shale Gas Extraction Technology of extracting the gas Water Issues in the Marcellus Shale 5:00 6:00 p.m. HAPPY HOUR Sponsored by Natural Resource Group

4 Wednesday, February 3 8:00 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet 9:00 9:05 a.m. Welcome Scott Burnsworth, Chairman-SGA Environmental Committee NiSource 9:05 10:00 a.m. FERC Presentation Air considerations Wider ROW widths 10:00 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 11:45 a.m. Air Regulations in Construction Greenhouse gases Impact to design, scheduling and costs Type of analysis to expect Ruby Pipeline Case Study 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 2:00 p.m. LNG Outlook Phyllis Martin DOE EIA 2:00 3:00 p.m. Challenges in Implementing Federal Regulations for Protected Resources A combination presentation and panel discussion highlighting some of the challenges the industry faces in implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) regulations. Topics will include regulatory updates, including the new eagle incidental take permit program and federal agency memorandum of understanding, and regional case studies demonstrating inconsistent interpretation and application of ESA and MBTA regulations. Moderator: Panelists: 3:00 3:15 p.m. Break Andrew Chartrand, Spectra Energy NRG FERC FWS TransCanada 3:15 4:45 p.m. Regional Cultural Resources Issues Within the U.S. This session will focus on regional resource issues in Section 106 compliance for pipeline projects. Each speaker will present a case study that will focus on resource and compliance issues that are unique to different regions of the United States. The topics will include aboveground resources and historic landscapes in the Northeast, geoarchaeology and deep testing in the Midwest and Southeast, and linear resources in the West. Moderators: Alicia Bishop, El Paso Corp. Jon Berkin, NRG Panelists: Kevin Pape, Gray & Pape, Inc. Janice McLean, R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. William Barse, R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. Kim Redman, Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Inc.

5 Thursday, February 4 9:00 10:30 a.m. Tribal Consultation on Energy Projects This session will explore the differing approaches to engaging and consulting with tribes regarding energy projects. The panelists will offer various perspectives on tribal consultation from tribal, agency and applicant viewpoints. Facilitator: Panelists: 10:30 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 11:30 a.m. INGAA Task Force Update Jon Berkin, NRG Tribal Consultation with Understanding & Respect Amy Moore, El Paso Corp. Consulting with The Navajo Nation Ron Maldonado, The Navajo Nation Consulting with the Gila River Indian Community Barnaby Lewis, Gila River Indian Community Engagement Supporting Consultation: TransCanada s Approach Sylvie Bedard, TransCanada

6 REGISTRATION FORM (Duplicate this page as necessary) SGA ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING & CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP February 2-4, San Antonio, Texas Name Title (including nickname for badge) Company Mailing Address City/State/ZIP Phone Please check here if you have a disability and may require accommodation to fully participate. YES sign me up for the SGA Golf Challenge on Monday handicap OR average score YES I will attend Environmental Inspection 101 on Monday REGISTRATION FEE: $500 SGA member companies; $600 non members GOLF FEE: $65 a person Check enclosed Please invoice Credit card American Express MasterCard Visa Card # Exp. Date Name on Card Return to: Debbie Krawzik SGA 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1300 Dallas, TX Phone: Fax: dkrawzik@southerngas.org