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2009 Cross Media Enforcement Symposium will be held May 26th through May 29th, in Napa, California.
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16th
Annual Cal/EPA
Environmental Cross Media Enforcement Symposium
May 26th through May 29th, 2009
Napa, California
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here for the Symposium Agenda (Coming soon)
About the Symposium
Cal/EPA's
next Environmental Cross Media Enforcement Symposium will be
held in Napa, CA, from May 26 through May 29, 2009. The course
objective is to provide a forum where participants can gain
knowledge about advanced enforcement techniques.
The Symposium focuses both on enforcement subjects involving
each program/media (air, water, waste, toxics and pesticides)
and possible cross media, cross program impacts (commonly referred
to as "cross media"). This interdisciplinary
approach recognizes that many environmental issues cannot be
fully addressed without the involvement of more than one environmental
regulatory entity.
Participants will learn from top enforcement professionals and
learn proven techniques to improve the effectiveness of inspection,
investigation, administrative, civil and criminal enforcement
practices. Participants will learn how to identify different
violations encountered in each media, determine what agencies
may need notification after violations are identified, whether
violations may be administrative, civil or criminal offenses,
and what follow-up enforcement actions need to be taken.
Enforcement tactics used throughout California will
be addressed through a combination of:
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Video
presentations
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Panels
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Group
discussions
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Lectures
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Mock
legal proceedings
Costs
of the Symposium are covered by registration fees, vendor fees,
and grants.
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Who
Should Attend
Cross media coordination between Cal/EPA, Boards, Departments,
Offices, local environmental agencies, and the industries we
regulate must be a part of the daily routine. Environmental
cross media enforcement will be strengthened by this approach.
The Symposium is a unique four day event that serves these goals
by promoting awareness of the types of activities and conditions
that may violate environmental laws, rules, regulations, or
permits. The Symposium, through environmental crime awareness
and strengthening case development skills, is for:
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Air
pollution control districts
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Local
enforcement authorities
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Certified
Unified Program Agencies (CUPA's)
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Regional
water quality control boards
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County
agricultural commissioners
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Environmental
crimes task force members
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Emergency
response teams
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Hazardous
materials personnel
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Public
and private attorneys
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US
EPA & military environmental enforcement professionals
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Industry
personnel
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Tribal
EPA personnel
The 2009 Symposium will include the latest environmental
scenarios. The latest enforcement methods will also be addressed
at the Symposium by top officials from Cal/EPA and Cal/EPA’s
Air Resources Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control,
Integrated Waste Management Board, Water Resources Control Board,
and the Department of Pesticide Regulation. In addition,
local environmental enforcement staff and local prosecutors
will offer their perspectives on current issues.
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Hotel
Information
NAPA VALLEY MARRIOTT HOTEL
The
registration fee does not include the cost of hotel accommodations.
The NAPA VALLEY MARRIOTT, 3425 Solano Avenue Napa,
CA, 94558, Phone: 1-707-253-8600 , is reserving a limited number of rooms for Symposium participants
at a special discounted rate of $110.00 per night, plus fees and
tax. Make your room reservation no later than Friday, May 1,
2009. After this date the special rate may not be available and
reservations will only be accepted on a space available basis.
When making your reservation, mention the code "Cal/EPA" to ensure you receive the rate discount. Also
inform them if you are a person with disabilities.
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For Hotel Reservations, Call:
Reservations can be made at https://www.marriott.com/reservation/availability.mi?propertyCode=sfonp
or call 1-888-236-2427. Reservations should be confirmed by Friday May 1, 2009.
Check in time is 4:00 PM and check out time is 12:00 noon.
Directions to the Hotel:
From San Francisco Airport - SFO
- Phone: 1 650 821 8211
- Hotel direction: 60.0 mi NE
- Driving Directions: Take Hwy 101 N. to 80 E. Cross Bay Bridge. Follow signs to Sacramento. Exit onto Hwy 37. Turn right on Hwy 29 N. Turn left at Redwood Rd. Turn right on Solano Ave.
From Oakland Airport - OAK
- Hotel direction: 50.0 mi N
- Driving Directions: Take Hwy 880 N. to 980 to 580 W. to 80 E. (Sacramento). Exit Hwy 37. Turn right on Hwy 29 N. Turn left onto Redwood Rd. Turn right on Solano Ave.
From Sacramento International Airport - SMF
- Hotel direction: 60.0 mi W
- Driving Directions: Take Hwy 5 S. to 80 W. to Hwy 12 W. Turn right on Hwy 29 N. Turn left at Redwood Rd. Turn right on Solano Ave.
Directions to the Hotel can also be found at https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/sfonp-napa-valley-marriott-hotel-and-spa/
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Continuing Education Units
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available
through California State University, Sacramento, Office of Extended
Learning. If you are interested in obtaining CEUs for this course,
please enclose a separate $60 check (administrative fee) payable
to California State University, Sacramento when submitting
your Symposium registration form. The Symposium test, a CEU registration
form, and the CEU evaluation form must be completed. These forms
will be available at the registration table on the first day of
the Symposium.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credits
Approval
of Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits by the State
Bar of California in the amount of nine hours is pending.
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Up to 15 SWANA certification CEUs are available upon completion. Application forms will be available during registration on the first day, Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
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Poster Session Contest
Participants are encouraged
to submit poster sessions representing enforcement case development. Poster session abstracts must be received by Friday, May 1, 2009.
Awards will be announced at the Awards Banquet during the Symposium. Information is available at http://people.eku.edu/ritchisong/posterpres.html .
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Registration &
Fees
Registration fees will be used to partially
defray Symposium expenses and course materials. Payment must be
made in advance either by personal or corporate check. Please
make registration fees payable to the "Air Resources Board."
The fees are outlined below (hotel accommodations are not included):
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$375 for environmental
regulatory agencies, public prosecutors & law enforcement
received by April 25, 2009.
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$425 for environmental
regulatory agencies, public prosecutors & law enforcement
received after April 25, 2009.
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$675 for other
governmental & industry representatives received by April
25, 2009.
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$725 for other
governmental & industry representatives received after
April 25, 2009.
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$60 for Continuing
Education Units (enclose separate payment payable to
"California State University,
Sacramento.").
To register for the Symposium, please complete
one of the registration forms provided below. Written registration
is required. Register early because space is limited. Registrations
will be accepted in the order received.
Please enclose the appropriate enrollment fee with your registration
form.
Scholarships
Scholarship information to this symposium will be available soon.
Registration Forms and Information:
Please mail registration forms and payments to:
Training Registrar
Air Resources Board, Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 2815, Sacramento, CA 95812
Cancellations:
Notice of cancellation must be received by
April 25, 2009. Registrants who fail to cancel or who cancel
after April 25, 2009, will not receive a refund. Substitutions may
be made with no penalty, but prior notice is requested.
Certificates:
We
reserve the right to withhold Certificates of Attendance from
those failing to attend a substantial portion of the curriculum
or from those who do not complete the exam at the end of the last
day of the Symposium, Friday, May 29, 2009.
For More Information:
For
Symposium and registration information, please contact the Registrar,
at (916) 322-3937, or Email: arbtrain@arb.ca.gov. |
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