EPA's Sweeping New Proposed Emission Regs: Analysis & Strategic Options

Karl A. Karg

Counsel, Latham & Watkins, LLC
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
02:00 PM EST
Cost(US$): $178.00
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Audio Conference Summary

This audio conference will:   

  • Provide key insights and analysis of proposed EPA new boiler emission rules – primary focus: Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) & Boiler Area Source Rule
  • Evaluate potential cost and compliance impacts on US businesses
  • Discuss best practice benchmarking approach to evaluate resources, technology & emissions
  • Review strategic planning considerations, potential compliance exposures & options
  • Summarize how to provide feedback on proposed rules to EPA & State Officials

The EPA’s new proposed boiler emission standards will place a substantial cost burden on US businesses, big and small alike, in all industries, if implemented as currently published in the Federal Register.

Industry professionals are aggressively seeking to understand these complex, proposed rules, and possible compliance costs, among other necessary strategic resources, and planning initiatives, that may be required to upgrade technology/facilities, in order to best maintain, monitor, and manage EPA reporting.

Just how these proposed rules apply to any given company varies depending on the current technology installed, and future emission levels. There are many questions – the answers to which can significantly impact your company’s near-term strategic planning, budgeting, environmental compliance and bottom line.

Our speaker, a leading air pollution compliance expert, environmental attorney, and former EPA Associate Regional Counsel, who enforced EPA regulations (New Source Performance Standards, MACT, Boiler Area Source Rules), will share  key insights, analysis, and best practices. So you can better understand and stay on top of pending new EPA regulations, allowing you to best assess the potential costs your company may face moving forward, and to strategically prepare your organization for the upcoming compliance challenges and financial investments, so you can best minimize the cost impact on your companies’ bottom line.

Who should attend:

Environmental Counsel SVP/VP/Director
Corporate Energy SVP/VP/Director
Environmental Compliance Management
Physical Plant/Facility Management
Air Pollution/Monitoring/ Environmental Resource Managers 
Owners/CEO/President Small to Mid-sized Manufacturing Companies
Environmental Health and Safety Management
Biomass Fuel Producers
Utility/Renewable Energy Managers
Federal/State/Municipal Energy Management/Planning & Engineering Staff
Paper & Pulp Mill Operations/Engineering/Environmental Management
Tribal Administrators, Council Members, Forestry Managers
College/University Physical Plant/Facility Management
Power Plant Chief/Supervisor/Managers
District Heating Management
Lobbyists
Public Interest Environmental Professionals
Federal, State and Local Environmental Compliance Staff
Environmental Engineers & Scientists
Environmental Educators and Specialists 
Environmental and Process Engineers
Environmental Consultants and Attorneys
Governmental and Public Affairs Specialists
Environmental Risk Management Officials 
 

Speaker Biography:

Karl Karg, Esq. is a leading air pollution compliance expert, frequent public speaker, and Counsel at Latham & Watkin, LLC, where he provides strategic advice, and counsel, to a broad spectrum of industry clients relative to EPA/Department of Justice enforcement actions, including; enforcement defense, litigation, permitting and compliance regulations.

Prior to Latham & Watkins, Mr. Karg was Associate Regional Counsel for the U.S. EPA, Region V (Chicago), where he enforced environmental laws against facilities in the Midwest. While at the EPA, Mr. Karg worked extensively on Clean Air Act matters and served as lead attorney for enforcement of the Hazardous Organic NESHAP (HON Rule), New Source Performance Standards, and MACT standards, while working closely with the U.S. Department of Justice on New Source Review (NSR) and Prevention.

Mr. Karg received his BS from Arizona State University, and his JD from Vermont Law School. He is a member of the Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Section of the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.

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