The New Maritime Paradigm

Published Jan 12, 2011 2:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

U.S. Environmental Regulation of the Maritime Industry

Maritime TV Web Cast and Live Event Hosted by the Environmental Law Institute and K&L Gates

Since 2008, the scope and extent of U.S. environmental regulation of the maritime industry has changed and expanded substantially. Air, water, and waste concerns have resulted in substantial new regulatory requirements and continued reassessment of those requirements by the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

This complimentary event will give participants the opportunity to learn about the new regulatory requirements, as well as both legislative and regulatory proposals that will shape environmental obligations of the maritime industry into the future. Our presenters will provide an overview of:

* Air: New Emission Control Areas designed to reduce SO2 and NOx; the regulation of Green House Gases
* Water: Vessel General Permit; Ballast Water Proposals
* Waste: RCRA/CERCLA; TSCA - ship scrapping

Moderator:
Adam Schempp, Environmental Law Institute

Speakers:
Barry Hartman, K&L Gates LLP
Bryan Wood-Thomas, World Shipping Council
Jennifer Carpenter, American Waterways Operators
Annie Petsonk, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)
Michaela Noble, Maritime Administration (MarAd)
John Cullather, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure *invited*

Wednesday
May 19, 2010
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. EDT

Location:
Attend via web cast or join us at
K&L Gates
1601 K Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
(entrance is on 16 St. side)

Web Cast Registration:
Click here to attend online. The Web cast will be presented live on May 19.

Live Event Registration:
Click here to register to attend in person by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 17.

Contacts:
For technical assistance, contact Maritime TV at 703.961.9250.

For information on the live event, contact Meghan Bothe at 202.778.9209.