2024 Environment Conference


November 20, 2024 - November 21, 2024

The Gideon Putnam

Saratoga Springs

Registration information coming soon!

PREMIER SPONSOR

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SPONSORS

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ABOUT

This year’s Conference will once again kick off with two hours of regulatory sessions followed by a Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening. The remainder of the conference taking place on Thursday, will bring together experts from both the private and public sectors to interact and share the latest information relevant to environmental issues in New York State.

In addition to first rate speakers and program, there is a wide array of opportunities to increase your corporate presence through sponsorships.

AGENDA

Wednesday, November 20  
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Registration & Networking

3:00 p.m. Welcome
  • Ken Pokalsky, Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

DEC Environmental Quality Program Updates

Presenters:

  • John Binder, Deputy Commissioner, Air Resources and Climate Change
  • Patrick Foster, Deputy Commissioner, Remediation and Materials Management
  • Andrew (AJ) Smith, Assistant Division Director, Division of Water
  • More presenters to be announced
5:00 p.m. Wrap-Up / Adjourn
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception

 

Thursday, November 21  
8:00 a.m. Registration
Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m.

Welcome and Announcements

  • Ken Pokalsky, Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
9:00 - 9:50 a.m.

Environmental Justice and Disadvantaged Community Permitting and SEQR Issues - Status of DAC Permitting rulemaking; DEP-24 Implementation; Impact on SEQR and Permit Reviews

Panelists:

  • Alanah N. Keddell-Tuckey, Director, Office of Environmental Justice
    NYS DEC
  • Anthony Luisi, Senior Counsel
    Harris Beach, PLLC
  • Daniel Ruzow, Partner
    Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
  • Daniel Whitehead, Director, Division of Environmental Permits
    NYS DEC
9:50 - 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:00 - 10:55 a.m.

PFAS - Standards, Permits, Source Control and Regulations

Panelists:

  • Khristopher Dodson, Executive Director
    New York Water Environment Association
  • Rhoda Washington, Director, State Government Relations
    Honeywell International, Inc.
  • More panelists to be announced
11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

State Superfund & Brownfield Program Reforms and Funding - Program Updates, Pending Part 375 update, Program Refinancing, and Superfund/Brownfield program reforms

Presenters:

  • Andy Guglielmi, Director, Division of Environmental Remediation
    NYS DEC
  • Linda Shaw, Partner
    Knauf Shaw LLP
  • Thomas Walsh, Partner
    Barclay Damon LLP
  • More panelists to be announced
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Luncheon & Keynote Address

  • Sean Mahar, Interim Commissioner
    NYS DEC
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Environmental Litigation Update 

Impact of Loper Bright on State Regulations; update of Greenridge Generation v. NYS DEC; NYS "Green Amendment" case update; others

Panelists:

  • Yvonne Hennessey, Partner
    Barclay Damon LLP
  • Kevin Young, Partner
    Young / Summer LLC
  • More panelists to be announced
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and Refreshment Break
2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

CLCPA Update: NYCI and GHG Reporting; E-Building Regulation; Clean Vehicle Mandates; Others

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

Legislative Update: 2024 Review & Key Issues for 2025

  • Maryann McCarthy, Of Counsel [BIO]
    Brown & Weinstein, PLLC
  • Ken Pokalsky, Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
4:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

  • Ken Pokalsky, Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Before 11/8/24 After 11/8/24
Member $399 $425
Non-Member $499 $525

*Single day pricing is available. Please contact Maribeth Riley at (518) 694-4468

Registration will be available soon

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 8, 2024, will not be eligible for a refund. The Business Council encourages you to send a substitute in your place if you cannot attend.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Premier

Sold Out

Welcome Reception

$3,000

Silver

$2,500

Registration

Sold Out

Continental Breakfast

$2,000

Session 

$1,000

Gold $3,000
Lunch (Up to Three Available)

$2,500

Wine at Reception

$2,000

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Break

$2,000

Refreshment Break (Two Available)

$1,500

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
  • Inclusion on the event mobile app
  •  Gold and Premier sponsorships include additional registrations and/or benefits

*Prices listed are for Business Council members.  Non-members, please contact Maribeth Riley at [email protected] or call (518) 694-4468 for more information.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Overnight reservations should be made directly with the Gideon Putnam Saratoga Springs

Rate: $143
Cut-off Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
Group Code: KGQ112024BC
Phone: (866) 746-1077

Click here for online reservation link 

Hotel cancellation policy: All individual guest rooms that have been reserved must be cancelled 72 hours or more prior to arrival to receive the deposit refund, equal to first night’s stay. All reductions to a guest’s reserved length of stay must be received 72 hours or more prior to arrival. If a reduction in room nights is made within 72 hours of arrival, the guest will be required to pay for the full original reserved length of stay.  All early departures, no shows, and late arrivals will be charged the contracted nightly rate for each night the reserved room is not occupied by the individual.  Resort check-in time is after 4:00 p.m. Checkout time is prior to 11:00 a.m.