2022 Environment Conference


November 16, 2022 - November 17, 2022

Holiday Inn Saratoga 

Saratoga Springs
Online registration closed. Walk-in registrations are welcome. Please check in at the registration area.

 

PREMIER SPONSOR

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SPONSORS

national fuel logo
american chemistry council logo
barclay damon logo
D&B engineers & architects logo
couch white logo
Haley & Aldrich
Sylvamo logo
3M logo
sterling logo

ABOUT

Join us for this year's conference, which features updates from DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos and the heads of the agency's major environmental quality programs. Hear updates on current issues impacting business operations, including addressing PFAS standards, air permitting criteria, new wetlands regulations, and more. 

Additionally, we'll hold a roundtable discussion by members of the Climate Action Council will discuss the "next steps" after the completion of the CLCPA scoping plan in December, an update on the environmental legislation for 2022, and a preview of key issues for 2023.

Interested in signing up for our Environment Subcommittees? Complete this form and send it here.

AGENDA

Wednesday, November 16  
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Registration & Networking
Sponsored by: American Chemistry Council
Refreshments sponsored by: Harris Beach PLLC

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Meet the NYS DEC Deputies & Directors 

Moderator: 

  • Ken Pokalsky [BIO]
    Vice President
    The Business Council

Panelists:

  • Dereth Glance [BIO]
    Deputy Commissioner, Remediation and Materials Management
    Discussion Topics: RCRA & Remediation, Tank Painting Rule, CBS & PBS Rulemakings, Updated BCP, Solid Waste Management Plan Update, EPR, Part 360 and 371 Updates, Part 375 Updates, Executive Order 20
  • Adriana Espinoza [BIO]
    Deputy Commissioner, Equity and Justice
    Discussion Topics: Disadvantaged Communities, Environmental Justice Policy
  • Christopher M. LaLone, P.E. [BIO]
    Director, Division of Air Resources
    Discussion Topics: Vehicle Emission Standards, Community Air Monitoring Program, Air Toxics Program
  • James Tierney [BIO]
    Deputy Commissioner, Water Resources
    Discussion Topics: Clean Water Infrastructure Programs and Grant Opportunities, Projects and Programs to Increase Resilience - Bond Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Pending Clean Water General Permit Updates
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Sponsored by: Barclay Damon, LLP
Wine sponsored by: D&B Engineers and Architects, D.P.C.

 

Thursday, November 17   
8:00 a.m. Registration
Sponsored by: American Chemistry Council
Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m.

Welcome

  • Ken Pokalsky [BIO]
    Vice President
    The Business Council
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.

PFOA - EPA Actions and NYS Response/Impact on Water, RCRA & Remediation
Sponsored by: 3M

Moderator:

  • Jonathan Gledhill [BIO]
    President
    Policy Navigation Group

Panelists:

  • Denis Conley [BIO]
    Senior Associate
    Haley & Aldrich of New York
  • Dereth Glance [BIO]
    Deputy Commissioner, Remediation and Materials Management
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Gene Kelly [BIO]
    Partner
    Harris Beach PLLC
  • David A. Rowley, P.E. [BIO]
    Vice Chair, Water Utility Council

    NYS AWWA

10:15 - 10:45 a.m

Clean Environment Constitutional Amendment - What We Know So Far
Sponsored by: Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C.

Moderator:

  • Ken Pokalsky [BIO]
    Vice President
    The Business Council

Panelists:

  • Linda Shaw [BIO]
    Partner
    Knauf Shaw LLP
  • Kevin Young [BIO]
    Senior Partner
    Young/Sommer LLC
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
Sponsored by: Couch White, LLP
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DAR21 / Air Permitting under CLCPA

Moderator:

  • David Flynn [BIO]
    Partner
    Phillips Lytle LLP

Panelists:

  • Jonathan Binder, Esq. [BIO]
    Chief, Bureau of Climate, Air, and Energy
    Office of General Counsel
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mike Cronin, P.E. [BIO]
    Director, Bureau of Stationary Sources, Division of Air Resources
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mark Lanzafame, P.E. [BIO]
    Chief, Enforcement Section
    Bureau of Stationary Sources, Division of Air Resources
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 
  • Danielle Mettler-LaFeir [BIO]
    Partner
    Barclay Damon LLP
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch

  • Honorable Basil Seggos [BIO]
    Commissioner
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

New Wetlands Legislation

Moderator:

  • John Bartow [BIO]
    Executive Director
    Empire State Forest Products Association 

Panelist:

  • Roy "JR" Jacobson [BIO]
    Head, Habitat Protection Section
    New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Climate Action Council Update - What's Next?

Moderator:

  • Robert Loughney, Esq. [BIO]
    Partner
    Couch White, LLP

Panelists:

  • Donna DeCarolis [BIO]
    President
    National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp
    Member, NYS Climate Action Council
  • Dennis Elsenbeck [BIO]
    Head of Energy and Sustainability, Energy Consulting Services
    Phillips Lytle LLP
    Member, NYS Climate Action Council
  • Peter Iwanowicz [BIO]
    Executive Director
    Environmental Advocates
    Member, NYS Climate Action Council
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and Refreshment Break
Sponsored by: Sylvamo Corporation
Refreshments sponsored by: Haley & Aldrich of New York
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Legislative Roundup: 2022 Review & Key Issues for 2023

  • Ken Pokalsky [BIO]
    Vice President
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
4:00 p.m. Conclusion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  Before 11/9/22 After 11/9/22
Member $399 $425
Non-Member $499 $525

*Single day pricing is available. Please contact Maribeth Riley at (800) 358-1202

Cancellation & Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration up to seven days prior to the event. You will be refunded, less a $75 processing fee. Cancellations received after November 9, 2022, will not be eligible for a refund. The Business Council encourages you to send a substitute in your place if you cannot attend.
 

Online registration is closed. Walk-in registrations are welcome. Please check in at the registration area.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Premier

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Gold

$3,000

Silver

$2,500

Registration

Sold Out

Lunch (Two Co-Sponsorships Available)

$2,000

Welcome Reception 

Sold Out

 

Continental Breakfast

$2,000

Wine at Reception

Sold Out

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 

Sold Out

Refreshment Break

Sold Out

Session

$1,000

Included with your Sponsorship:

  •  Complimentary Conference Registration(s)
  •  Post-conference List of Participants
  •  Company logo displayed on website prior to event as well as outgoing emails promoting the event
  •  Company logo displayed at event
  •  Gold and Premier sponsorships include additional registrations and/or benefits

To become a sponsor, contact Maribeth Riley at [email protected] or at 518.465.7511

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Holiday Inn Saratoga | 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Overnight reservations should be made directly with the Holiday Inn Saratoga

Rate: $129
Cut-off Date: October 31, 2022
Online Booking Link
Group Code: BCE
Phone: (518) 584-4550 or 1 (855) 592-8367

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