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You will gain an in-depth understanding of the federal, regional and state requirements - and incentives - with respect to greenhouse gas emissions. Many states are already regulating these emissions and EPA is adopting regulations to require reporting by a wide spectrum of industry and businesses. Understanding the existing rules is critical for analyzing the effects of pending federal legislation. The speakers will also identify some of the opportunities that have been enacted, and the new technologies and practices coming into the market.
Learning Objectives
You will be able to discuss EPA Actions under the Clean Air Act.You will be able to identify regional greenhouse gas initiatives.You will be able to recognize opportunities and potential burdens.You will be able to explain incentives under the federal law for GHG reductions.
Agenda- Various Federal, Regional and State Programs Are in Effect and Provide Enforceable Requirements Relating to Greenhouse Gases, From Reporting to Controls (The 'Sticks' for Requiring Reductions)
- The Federal Mandatory Reporting Rule
- Definitions and Categories Covered
- Which Industrial Categories May Be 'Under the Cap', or Not
- EPA Actions Under the Clean Air Act
- The Massachusetts v. EPA Decision
- The Endangerment Finding
- The Scoping Rule for Permitting and Its Scope
- The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
- Geographic Scope
- Sectors Covered and Reductions Expected
- Auctioning of Allowances and Pass-Through of Allowances Costs
- Use of Proceeds by RGGI States
- California's AB 32
- Basic Reduction Requirements
- Sectors Covered (Industrial and Commercial)
- Implementation Schedule
- Distribution of Allowances
- Other Activities by States and Regions
- The Incentives Provided Under Federal Law (and Certain State Laws) for GHG Reductions: The 'Carrots' as Opposed to the 'Sticks'
- Renewable Portfolio Standards and Renewable Energy Certificates
- Federal Tax Credits for Renewable Energy and Bio-Fuels
- Federal Grants and Awards
- Potential Early Reduction Credits for Expected Federal Emission Caps
- The Existing Voluntary Market and the Pre-Compliance Market
- Offsets as a Cost-Containment Feature for Any Cap Scheme: Cap and Trade, and Cap and Dividend
- Industries Not Under the Cap or Not yet Under a Cap
- Where Are There Opportunities and Potential Burdens?
Faculty
Jeffrey C. Fort, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Susan E. Wood, SCC Americas
Jeffrey C. Fort- Partner with Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
- Co-directs the firm's climate change practice
- Focuses on renewable energy development projects, and creation and sale of carbon offset credits for investors, developers and buyers
- Recognized by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer for climate change and by the International Bar Association (Who’s Who - Legal) as a leading lawyer on environmental issues in the United States
- Chaired the Energy and Environmental Practice Group and been a co-leader of the Chicago office
- Served as an adjunct faculty at Northwestern University School of Law
- Wrote the volume, How to Establish an Effective Environmental Compliance Program, published annually by Thomson-West since 1993 and the portfolio volume, Defenses to Hazardous Waste Liability, for the Bureau of National Affairs
- Frequent lecturer and moderator for the Environmental Markets Association and other groups, such as the ALI-ABA/ELI series on energy and climate change, including participating on a panel on regional measures to control greenhouse gases
- Can be reached at jfort@sonnenschein.com
Susan E. Wood- Chief executive officer at SCC Americas
- 14 years in the emissions, energy and environmental markets
- Spent the last four years originating clean development methodology and verified emission reduction deals in the carbon markets
- Actively involved with the U.S. carbon market development, including originating, verifying and selling carbon credits; and participating in the regulatory development process for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and California’s AB32
Who Should Attend
This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Environmental professionals, contractors, project managers, engineers, architects and other legal professionals may also benefit from attending.
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Lorman Education Services has provided educational seminars and online training for professionals since 1987.
Since then, we've kept thousands of professionals in the United States and internationally current on the most pressing topics in a rapidly changing marketplace of ideas. Like you, we understand the need for concise, accurate information.
That understanding underlies each Lorman course, presenting the latest information on the laws and regulations critical to your organization's successful daily operations.
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