| #e.20629 | Wednesday 8:30AM to 5:00PM
November 7,
2012 | CM | 6.50 |
MEPA & NEPALaw Seminars InternationalBoston, MA Policy momentum in Massachusetts continues to reflect the desire to streamline project approvals during an economic recovery without compromising basic environmental protections. As a result, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) recently released a final action plan for regulatory reform that could result in changes to wetlands protection and solid waste regulations. At the federal level, several new cases and new CEQA guidelines could throw regulatory curveballs at experienced environmental practitioners.
This intensive seminar on recent developments under MEPA & NEPA will cover the most relevant compliance issues facing Massachusetts developers, practitioners and environmental professionals. The program will begin with an in-depth discussion of MEPA's evolving policy priorities for the coming year and continue with updates on MassDEP regulatory reform and MEPA/NEPA case law.
In addition to an overview of the relevant regulatory, legislative and decision trends, our expert faculty will share practical first-hand lessons that will be useful and interesting for both the beginner and experienced practitioners. Topics to be discussed include EIS/EIR design and preparation and the challenges of coordinating multi-agency permitting.
This event represents a unique opportunity to hear from an expert faculty of public officials, respected practitioners and leading environmental professionals about emerging issues in MEPA/NEPA compliance. We hope you can join us.
More Instructors: Matthew Kiefer Matthew J. Kiefer, Program Co-Chair, Director at Goulston & Storrs, practices real estate development and land use law. He focuses on obtaining site control and public approvals for complex urban projects, including market-oriented and affordable housing, commercial and mixed-use developments. Ronald Ruth Ronald W. Ruth, LEED AP, is managing partner and co-chair of the Environmental Law Group at Sherin and Lodgen LLP, focusing on environmental, real estate and land use law. He is Former Legal Counsel to the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement. Charles A. Baker, III, Esq. DLA Piper LLP, Boston, MA Maeve Valley-Bartlett Director, MEPA, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Boston, MA Stephen I. Burr, Esq. Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, Boston, MA Brona Simon State Historic Preservation Officer and Executive Director, Massachusetts Historical Commission, Boston, MA Michael D. Ernst, Esq. Director of Regulatory Affairs, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., Boston, MA Donald Fine Assistant Commissioner for Planning & Evaluation, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Boston, MA Mark C. Kalpin, Esq. Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, Boston, MA Ruth H. Silman, Esq. Nixon Peabody LLP, Boston, MA George Bachrach, Esq. President, Environmental League of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Douglas M. McGarrah, Esq. Foley Hoag LLP, Boston, MA Seth Kaplan, Esq. Vice President, Policy and Climate Advocacy Conservation Law Foundation, Boston, MA (2 Ratings)
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