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Environmental Issues in Motion Conference -
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(October 25th) annual Water for People Golf Tournament, sponsored by the City of Round Rock. [Sponsor request form]

The deadline for team entries [form] is October 16th so sign up now for a great time and a wonderful cause!

International A&WMA has over 14,000 members in 65 countries. Founded in 1907, the Association provides a forum where all viewpoints of an environmental issue (technical, scientific, economic, social, political and risk assessment) receive consideration. This worldwide network represents many disciplines: physical and social sciences, health and medicine, engineering and law. The Association` attracts decision makers from agencies, industry, business, and the academic and research communities. To serve its members, A&WMA provides opportunities for technological exchange, professional development, public education and networking. Through these efforts the Association will realize its vision of becoming the premier international environmental organization promoting global environmental responsibility.

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THURSDAY,
Oct.. 19, 2006
TOPIC: SPCC Rules and Guidance: Past, Present and Future

SPEAKERS: Polly Johnson is a member of the senior staff of Cook-Joyce, Inc. and has over 16 years of experience in environmental consulting in Texas. Ms. Johnson has been actively following the SPCC rule revisions over the past 4 years and has maintained an ongoing dialogue with the EPA Oil Program personnel in both the Dallas and Washington, D.C. offices. Ms. Johnson is a past-chair of the Central Texas Chapter and graduated from Texas Tech University with an M.S. in Civil Engineering.

OVERVIEW: In 2002, the EPA substantially re-wrote the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rules contained in 40 CFR Part 112. In response to industry outcry, the EPA subsequently has extended the deadlines for compliance with the rule revisions; issued interpretive guidance to further clarify the intent of certain rule provisions; and proposed to amend the rule to, among other things, define certain categories of oil-containing equipment and provide flexibility in the containment requirements for oil containing operating equipment. The EPA expects to finalize the amendment before the end of 2006. Ms. Johnson will provide an overview of the current status and implications of the SPCC rules; pending rule revisions; recently published guidance; and recent case law that affects rule applicability. Additionally, Ms. Johnson will share insights that she has gained from EPA Oil Program personnel over the past 4 years and some of the site-specific challenges that she has encountered.

SPONSOR: Cook-Joyce is an environmental engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Austin. CJI also maintains an office in San Antonio. CJI was founded in 1983 and is a small business concern. CJI offers a broad spectrum of environmental services in the areas of solid, hazardous and radioactive waste, water and wastewater, air quality, pollution prevention, environmental assessment, and remediation technology.

TIMES: 5:30-6:00 p.m. – Reception and Meal
6:00-6:10 p.m. – Chapter Business
6:10-7:00 p.m. – Presentation

LOCATION: 301 Congress Avenue, Room 360, Northeast Corner of 3rd and Congress.

RSVP: If you plan on attending the meeting, please send your RSVP to
Lucy H. Fraiser Ph.D.  Signature Science, LLC
 8329 N. Mopac Expressway
Austin, TX 78759-8303
+1 512-533-2068
+1 512-533-0915 (FAX)
lfraiser@signaturescience.com
Or by phone to Jim Braddock at (512) 867-8462.  Your RSVP helps ensure that we have an adequate supply of food available at the meeting.