Third Annual Intensive Workshop on Recent Developments Under MEPA & NEPA New Requirements, and Techniques For Compliance

Presented by Law Seminars International

WHEN

  • June 2, 2010 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

WHERE

  • Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel
  • 40 Dalton Street
  • Boston, MA 02115
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DESCRIPTION

This workshop will cover the entire range of current MEPA/NEPA compliance issues. The program provides a broad outline of requirements under MEPA and NEPA for large and small projects, including summaries of recent case law developments under the MEPA and NEPA.

It also addresses more advanced issues of interest to experienced practitioners, including current practice under the MEPA greenhouse gas policy requirements and other recent developments under integrated MEPA and permitting review, the Commonwealth's recently issued final Ocean Management Plan, and a broader look at the Commonwealth's efforts to facilitate the siting of renewable energy projects and what such efforts mean for the review of such projects, the groundbreaking Green Communities Act, and how new stormwater regulations and the Oceans Act fit with MEPA/NEPA. In addition, the program will address the State's renewable energy program and policies, and practical tips for EIS/EIR design and preparation from defining the proposals to cumulative impacts. The respective roles of lawyers, environmental professionals and governmental officials will be a recurring theme.

What You Will Learn

  • NEPA/MEPA case law
  • New state guidance and revisions to MEPA regulations
  • The siting of renewable energy projects
  • New legislation for renewables
  • Provisions of the new Ocean Management Plan
  • Developments in the treatment of greenhouse gases in NEPA reviews
  • Coordinating NEPA and MEPA reviews
  • Practical tips for EIS/EIR design and preparation

Foley Hoag partner, Seth Jaffe, is this program's Co-Chair, and speaker for the "Developments in the Treatment of Greenhouse Gases in NEPA Review" session.

Foley Hoag partner, Douglas McGarrah, is a speaker on the "Putting it All Together: Practical Tips for EIS/EIR Design and Preparation" panel.

Continuing Education Credits

This program qualifies for MCLE in all states requiring MCLE credits. Upon request, we will apply for other types of credits. AICP CM is pending.