Webinar: 2nd Energy and Environmental Law Conference by The Center for American and International Law

The Center for American and International Law

Conference Information

From this page, you may enter the conference sessions, which are listed below, at the scheduled time.

In addition to the educational sessions on this platform, we have one social event that is being held on Zoom on March 25th at Noon (CST). You can access that session via this link.

If you have any difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Ryan Frome at rfrome@cailaw.org or 972-244-3422. If you have difficulties connecting audio via your computer, each individual session has an option to dial-in via phone. You can obtain that number on the landing page for each individual session. You may also request the numbers by emailing Ryan. Some jurisdictions do not allow credit for telephonic-only participation because you cannot see the presentation material, ask questions or respond to attendance prompts.

This Conference Has 9 Sections

9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (Central)

Keynote Presentation - Avi Garbow

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 · 9:55 AM CDT

Avi Garbow, Senior Counselor to the US EPA Administrator, will provide keynote remarks and take questions on the key environmental legal and regulatory issues facing EPA and the regulated energy industry today, as the agency begins a new era of leadership, and the industry continues to evolve in the face of the energy transition and various regulatory challenges.

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10:55 a.m. - 11:40 a.m (Central)

Regulatory Roulette: The State of Play Under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Other Major Envi Statutes

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 · 10:55 AM CDT

This session will provide an overview of ongoing and potential future Clean Air Act regulatory initiatives, including climate-related actions, and discuss where the Biden Administration has changed course from the approach taken by the prior administration or may soon do so. The presenter will also cover noteworthy recent developments and potential future regulatory actions that may be taken by the Biden Administration under the Clean Water Act, NEPA, and other environmental statutes.

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11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Central)

ESG Considerations for Oil & Gas Companies

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 · 11:45 AM CDT

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues are top of mind in the Boards and C-suites of energy companies. This presentation will discuss recent trends in ESG including metric development, board involvement, public disclosure, shareholder resolution response, government investigations, and government and private party litigation.

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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Central)

Regulation – State Style

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 · 1:30 PM CDT

This session features leading state regulators from key energy states in a panel discussing upcoming trends in environmental regulation and enforcement, developments in the federal-state agency relationship, and their visions for the future of energy and the environment.

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2:35 p.m. - 3:35 p.m. (Central)

PFAS and Emerging Contaminants – Why They Matter in the Energy Industry

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 · 2:35 PM CDT

In this moment, every legal conference covering environmental issues includes a presentation on PFAS and emerging contaminants. Regulatory uncertainty and litigation risk abound, but what is the real relevance of this issue to the energy industry? This panel discussion, which includes voices from industry policy and technical perspectives, will answer this question and provide a focused analysis of the issues that energy industry counsel need to consider in the strategic management of legacy and future liabilities.

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9:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Central)

In-House Environmental, Health and Safety Perspectives: “What Keeps Us Up at Night in 2021?”

Thursday, March 25, 2021 · 9:55 AM CDT

9:55 a.m. - Introduction;
10:00 a.m. - In-House Environmental, Health and Safety Perspectives: “What Keeps Us Up at Night in 2021?”

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11:05 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. (Central)

The Climate Change Outlook for Energy in 2021

Thursday, March 25, 2021 · 11:05 AM CDT

This session will cover recent developments in both federal and state climate change initiatives affecting the oil and gas industry. The session will discuss a wide range of actions, from cap-and-trade programs, to litigation, legislation and regulation. Climate change initiatives are expected to gain momentum and creativity as all sectors of the economy consider and address the local, regional and global effects of greenhouse gas emissions. The session will address legal, practical and policy considerations.

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Central)

Environmental Litigation – Trends and Coming Threats

Thursday, March 25, 2021 · 1:00 PM CDT

The trends and risks in environmental litigation continue to evolve, with the plaintiffs’ bar attempting new theories and seeking ever larger penalties. This presentation will review the most recent litigation activity and what it may predict for future waves of suits.

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2:05 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. (Central)

Litigation Risk and Exposure from Extreme Climate Events

Thursday, March 25, 2021 · 2:05 PM CDT

Extreme weather events have led to real legal exposure and will continue to do so. This presentation is prospective, in that it discusses how to anticipate and prepare for these events. It is also retrospective, in that it discusses responses after these events, including how to defend, mitigate, and transfer litigation risk. The discussion covers the major types of extreme weather events and many locations around the globe.

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