Environmental Series

 
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 (9AM-11:30AM)

 

The Construction materials industry has facilities in and provides construction materials for every corner of the State.  Our broad network of facilities enables reductions in emissions providing the materials which build California.  As such,  the facilities are nearby some of the most significantly impacted environmental justice communities.  As new criteria are set to protect environmental justice communities, how will industry adapt to meet those expectations?

GENERAL SESSION
 
The Social License to Operate
Speakers: Tom Walbom, Granite Construction Company, Christine Williams, Granite Construction Company, Robert Dugan, California Construction and Industrial Materials Association
 
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
 
Engaging your Local Community
Speaker: Susan Patane, SLP Communications

Conversation with a Community Leader
Speaker: Pat Shelby, South Sacramento-Florin AB617 Steering Committee

General Plan Incorporation of Environmental Justice
Speaker: Martin Stratte, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell

Challenges of Today
 
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 (9AM-11:30AM)
 
California is dealing with a set of significant challenges presented from our changing climate.  Forest fires and energy instability are already pushing operators to adapt their operations and activities to address stormwater, employee safety, attempts to provide for operations continuity and of course ultimately be ready to provide the materials for communities to rebuild. The practical business and operational disruptions require businesses to adapt now.

GENERAL SESSION
 
Executive Order N 82-20 – Conserving California’s Natural and Working Lands
Speaker: Jennifer Norris, PhD California Natural Resources Agency.
 
Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N 82-20 establishing the California Biologic.
 
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
 
Employee Safety and Disaster Preparedness
Speaker: Mike Burneson, Syar Industries
 
Environmental Permitting in a Disaster Zone
Speaker: John Hecht and Graham Stephens, Sespe Consulting, Inc.
 
Climate Considerations as a Driver of Species Listings
Speaker: Dan Quinley, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell


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Policy and Regulatory Developments
 
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 (9AM-11:30AM)
 
The California Air Resources Control Board continues to be at the center of regulatory developments within California. Local Air Districts as well.  As CARB simultaneously engages in the implementation of the Federal Clean Air Act, Climate Change, AB 617 Environmental Justice, and Air Toxics regulatory activities the scope and significance of rules is only increasing.  Keeping up with the ever-changing picture and understanding what is coming will be one key to developing the management strategies and adaptations necessary to find success within California.

GENERAL SESSION #1
 
Statewide and Local Air Policy and Regulatory Developments
Speaker:  Wayne Nastri, SCAQMD
 
GENERAL SESSION #2
 
Recent Regulatory Activities at CARB: Hotspots, Annual Reporting
Speaker: Dave Edwards, California Air Resource Board
 
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
 
AB 617 Implementation
Speaker, SJVAPCD Staff
 
Climate Change Planning for the Future: Impacts to Construction Equipment and Mobile Sources
Speaker, Judy Yorke, Yorke Engineering


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Policy and Regulatory Developments
 
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 (9AM-11:30AM)
 
Mineral Producers in California have been wrestling not only with the constant back and forth between federal and state water policy but also well into implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act regulating groundwater supplies for the first time. This presentation will focus on expected water supply impacts as a result of SGMA’s implementation water users will need to take into consideration. Additional discussions will follow on the following topics. 

GENERAL SESSION
 
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Implications for Water Supply and Management
Speaker: Nancy Vogel, California Natural Resources Agency
 
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
 
SGMA Driven Adjudications
Speaker: Elizabeth Ewens, Stoel Rives
 
Federal/State Policy Update
Speaker: Matt Leopold, Hunton Andrews Kurth
 
Developing an SGMA Water Balance Analysis
Speaker: Kelly Collins, Brown and Caldwell


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