Part Two: Environmental Self-Audits and Self-Disclosure

Environmental self-audits are an effective tool to detect and correct potential non-compliance with environmental laws. In addition, EPA’s Audit Policy and various state environmental audit privilege and immunity laws provide incentives for self-disclosure of non-compliance subject to certain eligibility criteria.

Our panel will discuss the strategic considerations for conducting self-audits, including risks, timing, scope, and privilege, as well as the incentives for self-disclosure to EPA and/or a state agency. We will also discuss EPA’s new e-Disclosure System and reserve time for audience questions.

Our speakers for this program are:

• Nicole Abbott, Of Counsel, Davis Graham
• Randy Dann, Partner, Davis Graham
• Kenny Malmquist, Managing Principal, SLR International Corporation

This seminar will be moderated by Davis Graham Partner, Eric Waeckerlin.

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October 1, 2015
Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8:00-9:00 AM

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Part One: EPA Information Request Letters – Practical Tips and Guidance for Responding in Today’s Enforcement Climate

Most environmental statutes provide EPA with broad information gathering authority to examine a company’s compliance with applicable environmental laws or waste-related practices. One of the ways in which EPA exercises this authority is via the Information Request letter, which may be a prelude to formal enforcement or administrative action.

Our panel will discuss the scope of EPA’s information gathering authority, as well as the “dos” and “don’ts” of responding to EPA Information Request letters. They will each begin with a brief review of specific information gathering provisions available to EPA under CERCLA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and RCRA in addition to participating in an interactive discussion of common concerns and issues to be addressed under all of these provisions. Ample time will be reserved for audience questions.

Our speakers for this program are:

• Adam Cohen, Partner, Davis Graham
• Randy Dann, Partner, Davis Graham
• Mave Gasaway, Associate, Davis Graham

This seminar will be moderated by Davis Graham Partner, John Jacus.

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August 20, 2015
Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8:00-9:00 AM

Please join Davis Graham & Stubbs for a discussion of EPA’s and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s recently finalized jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. rule, related Clean Water Act issues, and what it all means for your business. Topics will include:

• Discussion of the new jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. rule, including the new definition of tributary, adjacent waters, significant nexus, and new exclusions
• Identifying jurisdictional waters in the field under the new rule
• Section 404 permitting after the new rule
• Discussion of pending litigation and legislation
• Legal and technical considerations and risks for your facilities and projects
• Practical steps to avoid or minimize risk under the new rule

Our Speakers for this program are:

• Eric Waeckerlin, Partner, Davis Graham (moderator)
• Zach Miller, Partner, Davis Graham
• Mave Gasaway, Associate, Davis Graham
• Noah Greenberg, Wetlands Scientist & Aquatic Specialist, Wright Water Engineers

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July 30, 2015
Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-9:30 AM

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Join your peers and Davis Graham attorneys for this networking event where we will talk about Colorado’s vibrant cleantech economy, climate issues, sustainability, and of course, doing our part to sequester CO2.

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June 4, 2015
5:00 – 7:00 PM

Mockery Brewing Co.
3501 Delgany Street
Denver, CO 80216

Please join Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP and the Nevada Water Resources Association for a discussion of hot topics in water rights and 404 permitting. Topics will include:

• Acquisition of Water Rights for Mineral Development
• Nevada Water-Related Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Mining Pit Lake Issues
• New U.S. “Jurisdictional Waters” Rule

Our Speakers for this program are:

• Laura Granier, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
• Jason King, State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources
• Zach Miller, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

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June 18, 2015

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-9:30 AM

Peppermill Hotel
Tuscany Ballroom 6
2702 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89502

Join Davis Graham, St. Charles Capital, and your tech colleagues at the Denver Beer Co. Barrel Room for an evening of networking, tech talk, and of course, beer! We’ll be happy to discuss business and legal issues that will help you protect, grow, and ensure your tech idea or business is a success.

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Thursday, April 10
5:30 – 7:30 PM

Denver Beer Co.
Barrel Room
1695 Platte Street
Denver, CO 80202

Join us for a half-day discussion of midstream fundamentals. Topics will include:

• Scope of FERC jurisdiction over gas, oil, and liquids pipelines
• Key provisions of gathering, processing, and transportation contracts
• Environmental compliance and enforcement defense considerations

This program will be led by Davis Graham Partner, Judy Matlock. Other speakers will include:

• Greg Danielson, Partner
• Randy Dann, Partner
• Brenna Finn, Associate

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April 9, 2015

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-11 AM

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Please join the Davis Graham Cleantech & Climate Law Group for a breakfast discussion on the Colorado cleantech and renewable energy financing landscape in 2015.

• Carly Abrahamson, Principal and General Counsel, Colorado Impact Fund, will speak about the role of private equity financing in the cleantech and renewable realm, including what private equity firms look for in a cleantech or renewable investment project and how the right private equity partner can help create value and generate a positive community impact.
• Katie Hoffner, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Alliances, Prieto Battery, Inc., will speak about the funding and project finance landscape from a private company perspective, including how to leverage public grant funding, private investment, and strategic partnerships.
• Travis Lowder, Energy Analyst, NREL, will discuss financial innovations in the renewable energy space, including securitization, consumer loan products, yieldcos, and the developing role of property-assessed clean energy (PACE) financing programs.

This seminar will be moderated by Davis Graham Partner, Barbara Mueller.

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April 23, 2015

Breakfast | 7:30 AM
Program | 8-9:00 AM

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Please join us for a cocktail reception and networking event co-sponsored by the Colorado Bar Association Litigation Section and Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, for Davis Graham partner Jordan Lipp’s new book “Product Liability Law & Procedure in Colorado.”

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March 5, 2015

5:00-7:00 PM

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
1550 17th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202

It’s hard to deny that air quality regulations are one of the most important government initiatives impacting business and industry today. To help understand what the latest and likely future air quality requirements will look like, we have assembled three panels consisting of some of the leading federal and state regulators, as well as several industry and air quality planning experts, to provide their perspectives. Our speakers will discuss what these air quality initiatives will look like, how they might affect state, regional, and national economies, and what the operators in the Western U.S. Region should be doing to plan, among other things.

• Keynote Address
  • Shaun McGrath, Regional Administrator of U.S. EPA for Region 8

• Oil & Gas Sector Developments: Quad O, Regulation No. 7, Trival NSR, and Flaring Reduction
  • Rusty Frishmuth, EHS Manager, Bill Barrett Corp.
  • Laura Higgins, Regulatory Affairs, DCP Midstream
  • Ursula Rick, PhD, Atmospheric Scientist
  • Dave Neslin, Partner, Davis Graham
  • Moderator, John Jacus, Partner, Davis Graham

• Ozone: National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Revisions and SIP/FIP Planning Update
  • Carl Daly, EPA, Air Program Director, EPA Region 8
  • Will Allison, Director, Colorado Air Pollution Control Division
  • Ralph Morris, Managing Principal, ENVIRON International
  • Ken Lloyd, Regional Air Quality Council, Denver
  • Moderator, Randy Dann, Partner, Davis Graham

• EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plan
  • Carl Daly, Air Program Director, EPA Region 8
  • Jack Ihle, Manager of Commercial Environmental Policy, Xcel Energy
  • Martha Rudolph, Director, CDPHE Office of Environmental Programs
  • Moderator, Eric Waeckerlin, Partner, Davis Graham

Whether you are in the oil and gas, utility, power generation, refinery, manufacturing, cleantech, renewable, or manufacturing sector, we encourage you to attend to find out what these important new air quality regulations and standards might mean for you and the future of your operations. We hope you can join us for this great program!

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March 3, 2015

Program | 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Cocktail Reception | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

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