May 7-8, 2008
Holiday Inn Riverwalk
San Antonio , Texas
Sponsored by
SGA Environmental Committee
Attendees will:
This important workshop provides a basic regulatory summary of the environmental regulations that directly affect the natural gas industry. This workshop is based on the SGA's popular training guide, "A Layman's Guide to Environmental Regulations". Topics to be covered in the workshop are
Instructors
Dr. Chae Laird, Senior Regional Program Manager at ENSR Corporation
Chae has a BA in General Biology from Vanderbilt University and an MA and PhD in Marine Science from the College of William and Mary. Chae has over 28 years of environmental experience in the energy industry. Prior to joining ENSR, he was Director of Environmental Affairs for Southern Natural Gas Company for more than 18 years. During that time, he was also a member of the Environmental Project Advisors Group of the Gas Research Institute and the environmental committees of INGAA, SGA (Chair) and AGA (Chair). Chae has authored or co-authored innumerable scientific papers, technical reports, and technical presentations related to oceanography, environmental contaminants, environmental management, and the oil and gas industry.
Melvin M. Stroble , Senior Consultant at Natural Resource Group
Melvin has a BS in biology from the University of South Carolina over 20 years experience working in regulatory compliance, permitting, and inspection of Natural Gas Pipeline facilities. Prior to joining NRG, Melvin, a former Environmental Program Manager, had environmental experience including matters related to electric generating facilities (fossil-fired, hydro and nuclear) and transmission lines. He has also served on the SGA Environmental Committee, where he served as a technical expert on panels and made presentations relating to his broad environmental experience. His professional certifications include REM (Registered Environmental Manager), PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Licensed Asbestos Inspector and Supervisor, Certified Erosion Control and Sediment Prevention Inspector, Certified Team Development Instructor, and Total Quality Management Instructor.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for industry employees who are unfamiliar with the environmental regulations, compressor station and operations personnel, accountants, administrative assistants, lawyers, new consultants, and any others who would benefit from a broad overview of environmental regulations.
Schedule
The workshop begins at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, and ends at noon on Thursday, May 8. All sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Riverwalk.
Registration Information
You may register for this workshop by clicking on the “Click to Register Online Now” icon at the top left of this page. Fill out the form completely, Submit, and you will be sent a registration submission number by email. You will be invoiced or your credit card will be charged, according to your billing information selection. Please register before May 1, 2008.
The registration fee of $245 ($345 for non-SGA member companies) includes:
Hotel Information
Make your hotel reservations by calling the Holiday Inn Riverwalk at 210-224-2500 and let them know that you're attending the SGA Workshop. The group rate is $139 for single or double accommodations. Reservations much be made before April 17; after that date, reservations will be on a space available, rate available basis. The Holiday Inn is located at 217 North St. Mary's, on the San Antonio Riverwalk. For more information on the hotel, go to www.holiday-inn.com/sat-riverwalk.
Professional Development Hours
A certificate indicating 6 Professional Development Hours will be given to each participant at the end of the Workshop.
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