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| 198 | Plant
Decommissioning Workshop - May 18, 2010 | 2010-07-24 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 194 | 2010 Michigan
Environmental Compliance Conference The
Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment’s Office of
Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance is presenting the 2010 Michigan
Environmental Compliance Conference in June, 2010 that
might be of interest to your members. This is geared towards
anyone in the environmental field. A brief summary of the workshop is available here. Updated workshop information will soon be available at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops and click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” | 2010-06-17 18:00:00 | ||||||||
| 197 | Technical
Session & Golf Outing 2010 Agenda:
12:15
pm Lunch 18
holes: | 2010-06-04 14:00:00 | ||||||||
| 192 | 2010
Awards Banquet Keynote Address - April 20,
2010
| 2010-05-31 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 193 | ESD
Membership Open House
To register online, click here. | 2010-05-25 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 195 | Plant
Decommissioning Workshop Announcement
The East Michigan Chapter of the Air & Waste Management
Association is pleased to invite you to our 2010 series of workshops
which are designed to better equip, train and inform environmental
professionals with a range of timely and relevant topics. The May workshop entitled, “Plant Decommissioning”, to address current economic options for property/facility revitalization and/or beneficial end use. This important workshop will feature Mr. Todd M. Walton, P.E., Ford Motor Company, Mr. Eric Pearson, Ford Motor Company, and Mr. Bob Schloesser, Conestoga-Rovers & Associates, who team together to provide an overview and insight on regulatory and beneficial end use determinations for properties as well as “Lessons Learned” from facility decommissioning and remediation projects. The workshop is scheduled for May 18, 2010 and will be hosted by Ford Motor Company, located at Dearborn Inn, 20301 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn, Michigan 48124. Registration begins 8:30am; Workshop runs from 9:00 – Noon. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. The cost of the workshop is $25 (AWMA members) and $35 (non members) and includes a continental breakfast sponsored by Conestoga-Rovers & Associates. Refunds will not be available after May 17th for this event. Registration is now open, click here! | 2010-05-18 18:00:00 | ||||||||
| 196 | Evening
Technical Tour Announcement
The East Michigan
Chapter of the Air & Waste Management
Association is pleased to invite you to an evening technical tour of EQ
- The Environmental Quality Company's new indirect fired thermal
desorption unit (ITDU) in Belleville, Michigan.
Prompted by new Canadian Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) that drastically limit the waste disposal options for northern oil refineries and the U.S. environmental laws that ban the usage of Canadian landfills for many types of organic wastes, EQ has installed an indirect fired thermal desorption unit (ITDU) at the company's facility in Belleville, Mich. Thermal desorption is a safe, established technology that has been used for years to manage refinery waste. This waste includes API separator sludge, tank bottoms, sewer cleaning sludge, etc. The unit complements the vast hazardous waste management infrastructure and industry experience already established by EQ. This unique tour is scheduled for May 13, 2010 and will be hosted by the EQ, located at 49350 North I-94 Service Drive, Belleville, Michigan 48111. Registration and light dinner begins 6 pm; Tour runs from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. The cost of the workshop is $20 (AWMA members & Detroit AIChE members) and $25 (non members) and includes light dinner sponsored by EQ - The Environmental Quality Company. Refunds will not be available after May 12th for this event. Registration is now open, click here! | 2010-05-13 18:00:00 | ||||||||
| 187 | Toxics
Chemical Release Inventory
Reporting (EPCRA Section 313) Workshop MAY 6, 2010 Lansing Community College, West Campus, Lansing The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment is conducting this workshop on Toxics Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting. TRI reporting is required under Section 313 of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), also known as SARA Title III. This workshop is designed for those with little or no knowledge of reporting requirements under Section 313. It will cover the regulation, eligibility criteria, reporting process, and forms completion in detail. The TRI-MEWeb electronic reporting and recent TRI reporting changes will also be discussed. Included in this workshop will be a presentation on Risk Management Plans and the EPA Self-Audit and Disclosure Policy. Registration fee: $75 includes lunch and workshop materials. Updated workshop information is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” Registration Information Contact: Environmental Assistance Center, 800.662.9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. | 2010-05-06 12:00:00 | ||||||||
| 184 |
2010 SARA Title III Tier Two and Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Reporting Workshops
April 27, 2010 - Northern Michigan University, Marquette April 30, 2010 - Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites, Mt. Pleasant
This workshop will focus on the Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI) report due July 1 and the Hazardous Chemical Inventory (Tier Two) report due March 1 required under SARA Title III, also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986. You will also learn when and how to report releases, who must have a Risk Management Plan, and how to avoid or minimize federal penalties if you did not know you were supposed to report under one of these federal regulations.
This workshop is recommended for owners, operators, and environmental and safety personnel of facilities that handle hazardous or toxic substances. Environmental consultants, LEPCs, and fire department personnel might also benefit from this workshop and are encouraged to attend.
All attendees will receive the 8th edition of the Michigan Facilities’ Guide to SARA Title III, Emergency Planning, and Release Reporting published January 2010.
A full brochure and online registration will soon be available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DNRE Workshops.” If you have questions or need additional information, contact the Environmental Assistance Center at 800?662?9278.
| 2010-04-30 12:00:00 | ||||||||
| 188 | A&WMA 2010 High
School Essay Contest.
This year's
contest, “Energy
and the Environment: Changing our Communities, our Schools and our
World,”
provides high school students in grades 9-12 the chance to share their
thoughts on environmental issues. The deadline
for essay submissions is on Earth Day – Thursday, April 22,
2010. Students have the opportunity to engage in research and the writing process for any aspect of the essay subject area and will continue to support A&WMA's environmental education environmental education outreach efforts. The contest also gives students the chance to compete for prize money and the opportunity to be recognized for their work at the honors and awards ceremony at A&WMA’s 103rd Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 22-25, 2010. Three attachments are provided here:
In addition, we need judges for the essay contest. The time commitment will be minimal. We encourage broad representation of judges from an international organization. If your chapter/section has individuals that are interested, please contact the contest chair(s): Jalonne White-Newsome at jalonne@umich.edu or Elgina McCoy at elgina.mccoy@basf.com. | 2010-04-22 23:00:00 | ||||||||
| 191 | Spring
Banquet & Awards Dinner
Tuesday, April 20, 2009, 5:30 pm Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft, Livonia
| 2010-04-20 23:00:00 | ||||||||
| 189 | Spring
Banquet & Awards Dinner
Tuesday, April 20, 2009, 5:30 pm Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft, Livonia
| 2010-04-16 23:00:00 | ||||||||
| 190 | March
Workshop Announcement - The East Michigan Chapter of the
Air & Waste Management Association is pleased to invite you to
our 2010 series of workshops which are designed to better equip, train
and inform environmental professionals with a range of timely and
relevant topics. The March workshop is entitled, “Now That The SEC Requires Climate Change Effects Reporting, Just What Needs to Be Reported, Will the SEC "Reach” Out to Other Emerging Environmental Health & Safety Issues". This important workshop will feature Ms. Margaret Coughlin, Dickinson Wright PLLC, who will be discussing the recently issued SEC interpretive guidance regarding disclosure requirements as they apply to climate change matters. Ms. Coughlin will team with Mr. Ken Hulik, retired Director of Global Health and Safety for General Motors (currently with GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.). Ken will be discussing emerging global environmental climate and sustainability regulations which could have an effect on a companies' performance and operations and thus trigger reporting under federal securities laws. Additionally, there will be an update on the recent letter issued by US EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson which provides insight into how EPA intends to phase in green house gas regulations. The workshop is scheduled for March 25, 2010 and will be hosted by Dickinson Wright PLLC, located at 38525 Woodward Av., Suite 2000, Bloomfield Hills. Registration begins 8:30am; Workshop runs from 9:00 – 11:30a.m. Space is limited, pre-registration is required (now open, click here). The cost of the workshop is $25 (AWMA members) and $35 (non members) and includes a continental breakfast sponsored by Dickinson Wright. Refunds will not be available after March 23rd for this event. | 2010-03-25 12:00:00 | ||||||||
| 185 | Spring YP Social
Following up on the successful 2009 YP Social in Ferndale - the East Michigan Air and Waste Management Association - Young Professional's invite you to join us for our first event of 2010.
The COMMUNE LOUNGE - 419 South Main Street in Royal Oak - between Lincoln and Fourth Streets in the lower level of Bastone Brewery complex - has been selected for it's home brewed beer, wine from Vinotecca and unusual decor. Please join us on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. for a complimentary drink and hors d'oeuvres; a cash bar will be available. This social is open to all current and prospective A&WMA members and YPs. Please RSVP here to let us know how many to expect; thanks. | 2010-03-23 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 181 | Dos
and Don’ts of Environmental Report Writing - January 21,
2010 | 2010-03-21 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 186 | Save
the date!
Registration will open here shortly! We look forward to seeing you there! | 2010-03-08 20:27:51 | ||||||||
| 171 | 
| 2010-02-28 20:00:00 | ||||||||
| 178 | 2010
INTRODUCTION TO MAERS (MICHIGAN AIR EMISSIONS REPORTING SYSTEMS)
WORKSHOP
The Introduction to MAERS workshop is offered annually to help companies submit their MAERS reports. The 2010 Introduction to MAERS Workshop will feature the new Web-based MAERS, which is being implemented for the reporting of year 2009 air emissions. Workshop participants will be taken step by step through the new system in an interactive, hands-on format. This workshop has been designed specifically for businesses subject to MAERS reporting. Introduction to MAERS Workshop participants will learn: how to register as a user in the new MAERS; how to navigate through the Web-based forms and utilities; and, how to complete and submit reports using the new MAERS. MAERS reporting begins January 2010. A limited number of seats are available so register early. Workshop attendees will receive the “MAERS Workbook” and other guidance materials. Registration fee: $75. Updated event information is available on the Web at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, click on “Upcoming DEQ Workshops.” Note: This workshop is introductory and designed for businesses subject to MAERS reporting. Consultants and users already familiar with the MAERS system should view the on-line tutorials and other on-line tools at www.deq.state.mi.us/maersfacility (click on "contact MAERS"). Information Contact: Jim Ostrowski, Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance, 517-241-8057, or e-mail at ostrowskij2@michigan.gov. Registration Information: Environmental Assistance Center, 800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov. | 2010-02-11 14:00:00 | ||||||||
| 180 | 15th
Annual Hazardous Waste Management Workshop
Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, Michigan February 10, 2010 This half-day workshop provides a review and update of hazardous waste regulations and related (DOT and TSCA) waste management compliance issues. It is designed to be beneficial and informative for both new and experienced personnel in the field of hazardous waste management. This is a half-day workshop followed by a luncheon in the main ballroom at Meijer Gardens. Steve Sliver, Chief, Solid Waste Section, will provide the luncheon presentation. For additional information, go to www.wmawma.org, or contact Jill Kamp at jkwmawma@comcast.net or (616) 540-3594. | 2010-02-10 13:00:00 | ||||||||
| 176 | Climate
Change Workshop Presentations - December 3, 2009
| 2010-02-09 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 175 | SARA TITLE III TIER TWO
WORKSHOPS
January 21, 2010 – Eagle
Crest Conference Resort, Ypsilanti
January 26, 2010 - Prince Conference Center at Calvin College, Grand Rapids January 28, 2010 - Lansing Community College, West Campus Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III), also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, requires facilities to report information that can be vital to the community’s safety. Over 6,000 facilities in Michigan annually submit Tier Two hazardous chemical inventory reports required by SARA Title III to the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC), Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), and local fire departments. Learn how to complete and submit the online Tier Two report at the 2010 SARA Title III Tier Two Workshops, presented by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance. SARA Title III emergency planning notification requirements and chemical release reporting requirements in Michigan will also be addressed. This half-day workshop is recommended for owners, operators, and environmental and safety personnel of facilities that have hazardous materials (material safety data sheets required by OSHA) on site. Environmental consultants, LEPCs, and fire department personnel can also benefit from this workshop and are encouraged to attend. Click here for the full brochure. For updated information and registration details go to http://www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops, then click on “Upcoming DEQ Workshops.” | 2010-01-28 14:00:00 | ||||||||
| 166 | Workshop
Schedule - Mark your calendar for the following
EM Workshops:
| 2010-01-21 10:00:00 | ||||||||
| 177 | Dos
and Don’ts of Environmental Report Writing
The East Michigan Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association is pleased to invite you to our 2009-2010 series of workshops which are designed to better equip, train and inform environmental professionals with a range of timely and relevant topics. The January workshop expanded its scope to include more for you and is now entitled, “Dos and Don’ts of Environmental Report Writing” This important workshop will feature
The workshop will be hosted by Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr and Huber located at 39255 Country Club Drive, St. B-25, Farmington, MI 48326 (Detailed Map) on January 21, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Space is limited, pre-registration is required*. The cost of the workshop is $25 (AWMA members) and $35 (non members) and it includes a continental breakfast. Registration is now open; please click here! | 2010-01-20 22:00:00 | ||||||||
| 173 | 2010-01-15 00:00:00 | |||||||||
| 174 | Recycling
Report -  The full report is available online here. | 2010-01-05 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 159 | 2009
Chapter Cup Award - A message from Meg Couglin regarding
an award to the East Michigan
Chapter received during the 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition:Our Chapter received the First Place Chapter Cup Award for 2009 honoring the top performing chapter in the Association for outstanding achievement serving the mission and the membership of the A&WMA. I would like to thank each and every Board Member, Local Host Committee Member and Chapter Leadership for your contributions to the Chapter and Local Host Committee which together gave the East Michigan Chapter the points necessary to win this award. In particular, I would like to thank Michele Buckler for filling out and submitting the application for the award.  | 2009-12-29 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 170 | “Keeping
Current on Climate Change” Presentations - The September
29th climate change workshop presentaitons are now avaialble for review:
| 2009-12-15 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 165 | Workshop
Schedule - Mark your calendar for the following
EM Workshops:
| 2009-12-01 02:00:00 | ||||||||
| 172 | Climate
Change Workshop: " Recent GHG actions you need to know"
The December workshop entitled, “Hot off the press: Recent GHG actions you need to know”, continues our four part workshop series specific to Climate Change issues. This important workshop will feature Ms. Patricia Strabbing, Chrysler Group LLC, Mr. Thomas Klotz, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc, and Mr. S. Lee Johnson, Esq, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, who team together to provide an overview and insight on several recent regulatory and legislative actions including aspects of EPA’s new GHG Reporting Rule and proposed Tailoring Rule. The workshop will be hosted by Chrysler Group LLC located at 1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 on December 3, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. The cost of the workshop is $25 (AWMA members) and $35 (non members) and it includes a continental breakfast sponsored by GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Registration is now open here! | 2009-11-30 23:00:00 | ||||||||
| 156 | 2009
Chapter Cup Award - A message from Meg Couglin regarding
an award to the East Michigan
Chappter received during the 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition:Our Chapter received the First Place Chapter Cup Award for 2009 honoring the top performing chapter in the Association for outstanding achievement serving the mission and the membership of the A&WMA. I would like to thank each and every Board Member, Local Host Committee Member and Chapter Leadership for your contributions to the Chapter and Local Host Committee which together gave the East Michigan Chapter the points necessary to win this award. In particular, I would like to thank Michele Buckler for filling out and submitting the application for the award.  | 2009-11-16 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 168 | 2009
Chicago Fall Air Conference
November 11 – 12, 2009 The Midwest’s Most Comprehensive Annual Air Quality Program The Lake Michigan States
Section of the Air & Waste Management Association is pleased to
once again present the annual Chicago area Fall Air
Conference. This conference has become a tradition in the
region - bringing together environmental professionals from industry,
government, environmental services and the legal community to learn
about the latest issues and most important developments in this rapidly
evolving field. Prominent leaders in air quality management will
provide information and insights on such hot topics as Climate Change
policy and what it means to industry, and a new perspective on air
quality regulatory enforcement. Also to be covered will be
the latest developments in air permitting and other key air quality
regulatory initiatives.
Companies that supply products and services for environmental management will have exhibits on display at the conference. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. For information on exhibiting or sponsorship, contact Robin Pelsis at (847) 202-0418 or robin@lmawma.org. Please click for the conference brochure and registration form. See you there! | 2009-11-12 12:00:00 | ||||||||
| 167 | Fall
Conference Registration
Open
November 5,
2009 ~~ 8 AM – 4 PM
Lansing
Community College Conference Center
Come join the East and
West Michigan Chapters
of the Air &
Waste Management Association, along with the Environmental Law Section
of the State Bar of Michigan, at the annual fall conference.
 This learning event is an excellent networking opportunity! For the full conference brochure with details on the afternoon air and waste breakout sessions click here. REGISTER NOW - Click Here . | 2009-10-29 12:00:00 | ||||||||
| 169 | Stack
Testing and
Boiler MACT Workshop
The East Michigan
Chapter of the Air & Waste Management
Association is pleased to invite you to our 2009-2010 series of
workshops which are designed to better equip, train and inform
environmental professionals with a range of timely and relevant topics. Our October workshop will feature Mr. Stuart Duncan, Bureau Veritas, and Mr. Anthony Percha, Vision Environmental/GZA, who team together to provide insight on Stack Testing and Boiler MACT. Mr. Duncan will present “The Stack Testers Guide to PM”, and incorporate a working demonstration of a Method 5/202 sampling train. Mr. Percha will provide in-depth look at “Navigating the New Boiler MACT”, including the enhanced monitoring and data collection requirements which are expected to impact over 10,000 sources across the U.S. The workshop will be at the Hotel Baronette in Novi, Michigan on October 27, 2009 and is hosted by Bureau Veritas. EMAWMA recognizes the current economic climate and therefore plans to offer our October workshop both in the morning and the afternoon to better accommodate work schedules. The Workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, and then again from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You must indicate which session you will be attending when registering. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. The cost of the workshop is $25 (AWMA members) and $35 (non members) and it includes a continental breakfast or afternoon coffee break, depending on the session. Registration is now open; click here. | 2009-10-27 18:00:00 | ||||||||
| 164 | Workshop
Schedule - Mark your calendar for the following
EM Workshops:
| 2009-10-15 00:00:00 | ||||||||
| 163 | ***
A&WMA SOUTHWEST OHIO CHAPTER Conference ***
The Southwest Ohio and Northern Ohio Chapters of the Air & Waste Management Association present the schedule for the upcoming “All-Ohio” A&WMA Conference! The date to mark down on your calendar on this can’t miss event is October 8th, 2009. The location is the Vern Riffe Center in downtown Columbus, the same location as our last All-Ohio meeting. Thursday, October 8, 2009 The Vern Riffe Center 77 S. High Street, #23 Columbus, Ohio 43215-6199 A great lineup of special guest speakers is now set and includes, among others:
The cost is contained to this minimalist level due to the sponsorship of Mike Born and Schumaker, Loop and Kendrick’s generosity. You may recall that the last All-Ohio event (which combines our SW Ohio Chapter with the Northern Ohio Chapter members) was a huge success with exciting and interesting speakers, some very good interchange throughout the conference, and insights that shed clarity on many of the current topics of the day and key regulatory issues. What a great opportunity to interface with the agency community, and your fellow regulated community across a broad spectrum of industries! Your confirmed e-mail will ensure your spot at this meeting, and we will take payment at the door with cash, checks or credit cards accepted. Reserve your seat early as we fully expect the room to be at full capacity, as it was the last time. So, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to Bob McCullough at bmccullough@eqm.com. Professional Development Hours or CEUs will be issued as follow-up to the conference for those registering to attend the A&WMA All-Ohio Event. | 2009-10-08 12:00:00 | ||||||||
| 162 | ***
A&WMA SOUTHWEST OHIO CHAPTER Conference ***
The Southwest Ohio and Northern Ohio Chapters of the Air & Waste Management Association present the schedule for the upcoming “All-Ohio” A&WMA Conference! The date to mark down on your calendar on this can’t miss event is October 8th, 2009. The location is the Vern Riffe Center in downtown Columbus, the same location as our last All-Ohio meeting. Thursday, October 8, 2009 The Vern Riffe Center 77 S. High Street, #23 Columbus, Ohio 43215-6199 A great lineup of special guest speakers is now set and includes, among others:
The cost is contained to this minimalist level due to the sponsorship of Mike Born and Schumaker, Loop and Kendrick’s generosity. You may recall that the last All-Ohio event (which combines our SW Ohio Chapter with the Northern Ohio Chapter members) was a huge success with exciting and interesting speakers, some very good interchange throughout the conference, and insights that shed clarity on many of the current topics of the day and key regulatory issues. What a great opportunity to interface with the agency community, and your fellow regulated community across a broad spectrum of industries! Your confirmed e-mail will ensure your spot at this meeting, and we will take payment at the door with cash, checks or credit cards accepted. Reserve your seat early as we fully expect the room to be at full capacity, as it was the last time. So, please RSVP at your earliest convenience to Bob McCullough at bmccullough@eqm.com. Professional Development Hours or CEUs will be issued as follow-up to the conference for those registering to attend the A&WMA All-Ohio Event. | 2009-09-29 12:00:00 | ||||||||
| 161 | "Keeping
Current on Climate Change" Workshop
The East Michigan Chapter of the Air & Waste Management
Association is pleased to invite you to our first workshop of
2009. The 2009-2010 series of workshops are designed to
better equip, train and inform environmental professionals with a range
of timely and relevant topics. The first workshop entitled,
“Keeping Current on Climate Change”, kicks-off a four part workshop
series specific to Climate Change issues. Mr. Mark J. Bennett Esq.,
Senior Counsel, Miller Canfield LLP and representatives from DTE Carbon
LLC will provide a current overview of the Waxman-Markey energy and
climate bill and an overview of the emissions trading market for CO2
allowances and offsets.The workshop will be hosted at DTE Energy Co. (DTE) Southfield Service Center located at 26801 Northwestern Hwy Southfield, Michigan on September 29, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. | 2009-09-29 10:00:00 | ||||||||
| 160 | Spring
Banquet & Awards Dinner Photos - Photos from the May 12th
event can
be viewed here. 
| 2009-09-15 00:00:00 |
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