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Upcoming Meetings & Events |
1. International Environmental Law Committee Click here to RSVP for this event RoHS Regulatory Requirements Update Stuart Sleeman, Material Content Manager for the ESH Department of Sensata Technologies, will discuss how the European WEEE and RoHS directives have affected US multinationals and EU Member countries. He will also discuss what you will need to put in place for and the potential impact of China’s version of the RoHS directive which will become effective on January 1, 2007. |
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Click here to RSVP for this event Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Robert W. Golledge, Jr., Secretary of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, will share his goals and priorities for his new position as EOEA Secretary. Please Note: We must receive accurate head counts prior to all meetings in order to ensure adequate meeting space and food. Lunch can be reserved on the RSVP form or on the phone. The suggested contribution for lunch is $7.00. If you plan to attend this meeting and/or order lunch, it is very important that you reserve in advance. |
| 3. Air Quality & Climate Change Committee
Click here to RSVP for this event Friday, October 20, 2006 Practical Issues Involved in Permitting and Developing The issues involved include mercury regulation and control, greenhouse gas emission control, and the interplay between the proposed coal-fired power plant and wind power in the region. Although the project is occurring in the northwest portion of the country, certain lessons transcend geographic lines. |
4. Hazardous & Solid Waste Committee Click here to RSVP for this event Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Developments in the Case Law, Cooper v. Aviall Seth D. Jaffe of Foley Hoag LLP, and Wesley Kelman of the Environmental Protection Agency Region I, will provide an update of developments in the case law and practice since the Supreme Court decision in Cooper v. Aviall. The Committee welcomes all of its members to this informative presentation. |
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November 13–15, 2006 Brownfields 2006 – A Revolution in Redevelopment & Revitalization A national conference cosponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency and the International City/County Management Association, Brownfields 2006 will take place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from November 13 – 15, 2006. Now in its 11th year, this is the first time the free conference is being held in New England. The conference program includes more than 150 educational sessions, panels, roundtables, mobile workshops, and walking tours. For more information visit www.brownfields2006.org. Thursday, November 16, 2006 In conjunction with Brownfields 2006, the Environmental Affairs Law Review and Environmental Law Society at Boston College Law School will host a symposium on Smart Brownfields Redevelopment in the 21st century. For more information contact Christina McDonough at mcdonocd@bc.edu. |