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Environmental Law Section: Past Event Materials
Past Event Materials Now on SBM Connect
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Written materials by John Barkach (2014 Overview of GSI Assessment and Contaminated Sediments) 3.6MB PDF
Written materials by Matthew Williams (Vapor Intrusion) 1.5MB PDF
Written materials by Anne B. Couture (Outline of topics) PDF
Outgoing Chair Kurt Brauer, Anne B. Couture (Senior Policy Advisor to MDEQ Director Dan Wyant) and Incoming Chair, S. Lee Johnson, at the Opening Session Vapor Intrusion Demonstration draws close attention
2013-2014 ELS Officers proceed to Election (Bill Schikora, Lee Johnson and Kurt Brauer)
Resource Extraction and Management in Michigan: Hot Issues
Webinar Originally presented: Thursday July 31, 2014
Audio & PowerPoint Presentation (entirety) 114.9MB Windows Media Format
Three separate topics on Resource Extraction and Management, addressed by three well-known authorities in their respective areas:
Mapping and Managing Michigan's Groundwater: John Yellich
Appointed director of the Michigan Geological Survey in October of 2013, John Yellich, a Michigan native, is an exploration, mineral development and environmental geologist with more than 40 years' experience, who has worked in more than 30 states, as well as Canada, Australia and China. Before taking over as head of the Geological Survey, Yellich worked for Union Pacific, where he developed a business model for assessing corporate environmental liabilities associated with the Fortune 50 Company's leased properties in 21 states.
Written materials by John Yellich PDF
Fracking Update: David Whitfield
David Whitfield, an attorney with Warner Norcross & Judd, is a member of the firm's Litigation and Environmental Practice Groups and specializes in areas of commercial, business and oil and gas litigation, as well as oil and gas related regulation and transactions. He also advises and represents public utilities and other energy providers before regulatory agencies and state courts on complex litigation matters.
Written materials by David Whitfield 181KB PDF
Update on New Mining Projects in the Upper Peninsula:
Joe Maki Mr. Maki is a geologist with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Oil, Gas and Minerals, Upper Peninsula District.
Written materials by Joe Maki 148KB PDF
Let the River Run Free—The Saga of the Pigeon River Dam Removal Litigation (2008-2014), Its Case History, and Ultimate Settlement
Webinar Originally presented: Tuesday July 15, 2014
Speaker: Peter L. Gustafson, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, Attorney for Intervening Plaintiffs Michigan Trout Unlimited and Pigeon River Country Association
Synopsis: Mr. Gustafson discussed the saga of the Golden Lotus Dam on the Pigeon River in Otsego County and its ultimate removal. The presentation included information on the nature of the dispute, one of many that has arisen in Michigan in recent years in connection with decisions whether to maintain or remove dams on our rivers, as well as the long procedural history through the courts and mediation, and described the eventual outcome and the status of work on the dam as it proceeds today.
Written materials by Peter L. Gustavson 2MB PDF
Audio & PowerPoint Presentation 45.2MB Windows Media Format
Great Lakes Water Levels: Past, Present, and Future Webinar Originally presented: Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Speaker: Andrew D. Gronewold, Ph.D., P.E., a Physical Scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)(Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory), and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan.
Some of Dr. Gronewold's recent work is directly relevant to the Committee's interests, including his recent co-authored publications.
Gronewold, A.D., and C.A. Stow. Unprecedented seasonal water level dynamics on one of the Earth's largest lakes. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 95:15-17 (DOI:10.1175/BAMS-D-12-00194.1) (2014). http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/pubs/fulltext/2014/20140011.pdf
Gronewold, A.D., and C.A. Stow, "Unprecedented seasonal water level dynamics on one of the Earth's largest lakes," Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 95:15-17 (2014); and Gronewold, A.D., and C.A. Stow, "Water Loss From the Great Lakes," Science 343:1084-1085 (2014);
Written materials by Andrew Groenwold, Ph.D., P.E. 3.9MB PDF
Audio & Powerpoint Presentation 2.7GB Windows Media Format
The Great Lakes Legacy Program: A Partnership Approach for Remediating and Managing Contaminated Sediment Sites in Great Lakes
Webinar Originally presented: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Written materials by Marc Tuchman and Susan Prout 4.6MB PDF
Audio & Powerpoint Presentation 48MB Windows Media Format
The Environmental Lawyer's Role in Transactions
Webinar Originally presented May 15, 2014
Kyle M. H. Jones
Senior Counsel, Environment
Health & Safety and Real Estate
Principal, Christopher J. Dunsky PLLC
Principal, Ordway Law Firm PLLC
Written materials by Kyle M.H. Jones, Christopher Dunsky and Dustin Ordway 3.9MB PDF
Audio & Powerpoint Presentation 58MB Windows Media Format
Clearing the Air: An Overview of Federal, Regional, and State Air Quality Issues
Originally presented April 23, 2014
BNA Conference Coverage PDF
Legal Update on Significant Air Cases, S. Lee Johnson PDF
The Continuing Evolution of the Statute of Limitations, Nathan Dupes PDF
Environmental Advocacy by the Michigan Attorney General, Neil Gordon PDF
Revisions to Michigan's Air Rules Regarding Air Toxics and Permit-to-Install Exemptions, Paul Collins & Steve Kohl PDF
Air Quality Division Update, G. Vinson Hellwig PDF
Update on Michigan's Brownfields Program Featuring MDEQ Brownfield Redevelopment Unit Chief Carrie Geyer
Originally presented March 25, 2014
Written Materials, Carrie Geyer 2.5MB PDF
Audio & PowerPoint Presentation 35MB Windows Media Format
2013 Joint Conference with Air and Waste Management
Originally presented November 6, 2013
The Future (Form) of Climate Change Regulation in the United States, Kurt A. Kissling PDF
GHG Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Lori L. Myott PDF
Greenhouse Gas Regulations and the Electric Utility Industry, Matt Hall PDF
Hydraulic Fracturing in Michigan and the Intersection with Water Resource Issues
Originally presented October 15, 2013
Written Materials by Liz Kirkwood PDF
Written Materials by Eric Wallis PDF
Written Materials by David Whitfield PDF
Written materials by Ross Hammersley (Proposal for Radioactive Waste Storage on the Bruce Peninsula) 2MB PDF
Written materials by Steven Price and Sharon Newlon (Proposed Changes to the ASTM E1527-05 and Recent Case Law Regarding BFPPs) PDF
Written materials by Daniel J. Bicknell (International Environmental Due Diligence Challenge) PDF
Chris Dunsky with Writing Competition 1st place winner Nathan Inks from Wayne State University Law School
"The important thing is to get involved." Incoming chair, Kurt Brauer, addresses the meeting attendees by video.
Dustin Ordway receives Russell Cobane print as outgoing chair, from S. Lee Johnson, incoming chair-elect
Perspectives on Recent Wetlands Amendments in Michigan
Originally presented August 14, 2013
Written materials by Todd Losse PDF
Written materials by Ross Hammersley 1.8MB PDF
Audio & Powerpoint Presentation 58 KB Windows Media Format
In Search Of . . . Judicial Guidance Under Part 201
Originally presented June 11, 2013
Written materials by Scott Hubbard & Scott Watson PDF
Audio & Powerpoint Presentation 55 KB Windows Media Format
The K.I.S.S. Principle in Environmental Litigation: ELS Webinar Featuring Charles M. Denton
Originally presented May 21, 2013 Written materials by Charles M. Denton 56KB PDF
An Update on Significant Air Cases and Regulations
Significant Air Case Law and Regulatory Developments by S. Lee Johnson 81KB PDF
Regulatory and Case Law Update: A Permitting Perspective by Paul Collins 641KB PDF
Recent and Upcoming Developments for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
Vince Hellwig, chief, Air Quality Division, Michigan Dep't of Environmental Quality 1.87MB PDF
Chuck Hersey, leader of planning and policy, Southeast Mich Council of Governments 4.85MB PDF
Challenges for Implementing Regulatory Reform in Michigan's Air Program: An Update on the ORR Implementation Process
Environmental ARC Update by David Fiedler, regulatory affairs officer, Executive Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 1.34MB PDF
Some Thoughts on ORR Air Recommendations by Steven C. Kohl 920KB PDF Emerging Air Quality Laws and Policies: What's on the Horizon in Michigan: 2012 Joint Program: Michigan's Environment in 2012 & Beyond
Originally presented November 14, 2012
Energy In MI: A Discussion of the State's Energy Impacts 431KB PDF by Valerie Brader, Deputy Legal Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. Rick Snyder
Great Lakes Water Law & Policy Update 457KB PDF by Nick Schroeck, Great Lakes Envtl. Law Center
State of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards 1MB PDF by Rob Kaleel, Lake MI Air Directors Consortium
Facial Challenges to Federal Agency Guidance: Jurisdictional, Procedural, & Substantive Review PDF Emerson Hilton Olson, Bzdok & Howard, PC
2012 Part 213 Amendments PDF by Ken Vermeulen
USACE vs. MDEQ Shoreline Permit Requirements PDF by Rachel Nys
The Truth About Proposal 3 PDF by CARE for Michigan
Paul Sax, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Anna Maiuri, Chair; Susan Hedman, EPA Administrator, Region 5; and Dustin Ordway, Chair-Elect.
Originally presented August 3, 2012
Great Lakes Update PDF by Nick Schroeck
Coalition For Responsible Regulation, Inc., et al v. EPA PDF by S. Lee Johnson
Hydraulic Fracturing in Oil and Gas Development PDF by Hal Fitch
Addressing the Risks of Hydraulic Fracturing PDF by Thom Cmar
CSI, GSI, and Part 201 Updates Teleconference
Originally presented May 21, 2012
Audio & Powerpoint Presentation (76 minutes) WINDOWS MEDIA FORMAT
Cleanup & Redevelopment Program Reinvention PDF Anne P. Couture, MDEQ
CSI—Group 6: Part 201—Rules Group PDF Thomas P. Wilczak, Pepper Hamilton LLP
Collaborative Stakeholders Initiative—GSI Group PDF Anna M. Maiuri, Miller Canfield
The Evolving Environmental Regulatory Landscape Conference
Originally presented May 16, 2012.
Kurt Kissling, vice-chair, and Lee Johnson, chair Air Committee
Neil Gordon with Vince Hellwig and Skiles Boyd
Impact of Utility MACT and Other Regulations on Electric Generation PDF, Skiles Boyd, VP Environmental, DTE Energy
NAAQS Panel Discussion—SO2, ozone, PM2.5, NO2 PDF
Moderated by Kurt A. Kissling, Attorney, Pepper Hamilton LLP
Panelists: G. Vinson Hellwig, Air Quality Division Chief, MDEQ; Jessie Rossman, Legal Fellow, Natural Resources Defense Council, Midwest Office; Dr. George Wolff, Principal Scientist, Air Improvement Resource, Inc.
The Changing NAAQS Review Process PDF
Greenhouse Gas Overview PDF, S. Lee Johnson, Partner, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Boiler/CISWI PDF, Robert Bessette, President, Council of Industrial Boiler Owners
Webinar: Siting Renewable Energy Projects
Originally Presented February 28, 2012
The Energy Committee of the State Bar of Environmental Law Section explores the state laws relevant to new energy development. This webinar provides a media-focused overview of the environmental regulatory and permitting regimes triggered by new energy projects in Michigan.
View the Webinar—The recorded webinar begins after a simple registration.
The Environmental Law Section hosted a reception for new members, attorneys interested in membership, and law school students from Cooley and Michigan State University at GP Sports in Grand Rapids February 9. This is our third reception since September 2011, and we are very pleased that participation and interest increases at each event. The ELS welcomes new members Nick Andrew, Detroit; Anna Baumgras, Michiana Land Services, Inc.; and Molly Kuras, Rhoades McKee PC.
Anna Maiuri, Section chair, with law school students from Cooley and Michigan State University.
Scott Hubbard and Dennis Donahue with Yasmeen Qadimasil.
Joint Environmental Conference
Originally presented Thursday, November 10, 2011
Capstone Address PDF—Randy Gross, MDEQ, director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, MDEQ
GHG BACT Analysis Case Study PDF—Michael E. Zebell, Environmental Resources Management
Internal Combustion Engine Rules 3.3MB PDF—Anita Singh, MDEQ
Living with Part 201 Updates PDF—Charles M. Denton, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Solid Waste Developments PDF—Steve Sliver, MDEQ
Environmental Law Section 30th Anniversary
The Environmental Law Section celebrated its 30th anniversary Thursday, October 6, 2011, at the University Club in Lansing. The Section celebrated the past 30 years of environmental law, its lasting impact on Michigan, and what the future holds. The Environmental Law Section is the oldest environmental law section of a state bar in the country.
We thank our event sponsors—Miller Canfield, Warner Norcross & Judd, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Butzel Long, DTE Energy, PM Environmental, Inc., Dickinson Wright PLLC, Bodman, Ordway Law Firm PLLC, Rhoades McKee PC, and AKT Peerless Environmental & Energy Services.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 829KB PDF, John Cruden, Environmental Law Institute
Michigan Environmental Events 1.4MB PDF, Jack D. Bails, Public Sector Consultants, Inc.
Anna Maiuri, John Cruden, & Claudia Rast
Steve Price, Beth Bailey, Pete Bosanic, & Andy Foerg from PM Environmental, Inc.
William Rustem
Originally presented September 15, 2011
Continuing Obligations as Defined in ASTM E2790-11 PDF by A.J. Birkbeck, American Brownfields Assurance Co., Inc.
A Twisted Tale: Due Care Requirements for Local Units of Government PDF by James P. Enright, Enright Law Firm PLLC
Michigan's Due Care Program PDF by Rhonda Klann, Michigan Dep't of Envtl. Quality
Bankruptcy Lessons Learned PDF by Mark Hester, Delphi Corp.
State of the Law: Water Law PDF by Nick Schroeck, Great Lakes Envtl. Law Center
Originally presented June 24, 2011
Public Trust Doctrine & Beach Access: Modern Application of an Ancient Doctrine PDF by Chris A. Shafer, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Asian Carp Litigation 2.4MB PDF by Robert Reichel, MI Dep't of Attorney General
Michigan Water Withdrawal Legislation 1.3MB PDF by Steve Miller, Dep't of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, MSU
Webinar—Michigan's New Energy Development
Originally presented April 12, 2011
Energy Developments In MI—Local Zoning Laws & Regulations PDF by William J. Wolter
Michigan's New Energy Development PDF
Michigan Environmental Laws Potentially Applicable to Wind Energy Projects PDF
Air Quality Regulations in 2011: Greenhouse Gases and Beyond
The Science of Climate Change PDF by George T. Wolff
Air Dispersion Modeling Challenges PDF by Brian E. Leahy
NAAQS Issues Affecting Michigan PDF by Chuck Hersey
Greenhouse Gas Regulatory, Legislative, & Judicial Developments PDF by S. Lee Johnson
MACT Standards PDF by Steven C. Kohl
Part 201 Update: Legislative Amendments and Recent Case Law
Originally presented February 16, 2011
Part I by Troy Cumings
A.D. Transport, Inv. v. Michigan Materials & Aggregates Co., Inc. PDF
Answer to Motion PDF
MDEQ BEA Notice Guidance PDF
Notice Requirements PDF
Disclosure of BEA PDF
Sustainability and Climate Change Materials
Originally presented October 29, 2009
Climate Change Action in Michigan PDF by Steven E. Chester, director of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Originally presented September 16, 2009
Michigan Wetland Protection Mitigation PDF
Wading into the December 2008 Rapano Guide PDF
Wind Energy Siting & Planning PDF