January 14, 2008
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Event:
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Monthly Meeting
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Topic:
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A&WMA Webinar: Carbon Sequestration 101
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A&WMA and scientific experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) presented "Carbon Sequestration 101" to discuss carbon sequestration and the role that it will play in achieving needed reductions in carbon dioxide emissions from coal-based power plants to help mitigate global climate change.
John Litynski, Project Manager, DOE; Grant Bromhal, Research Group Leader, DOE; and George Richards, Focus Area Leader, Energy System Dynamics, DOE, discussed important aspects of carbon sequestration during this interactive Webinar.
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February 18, 2009
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Chapter Meeting
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Speaker:
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Brian C. Newby,
Cantey Hanger LLP
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Topic:
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Legislative Updates
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Brian C. Newby is the former Chief of Staff to Texas Governor Rick Perry. As the Chief of Staff, Mr. Newby was responsible for developing and effectively communicating the Governor's policies to all Executive Branch Agencies, the Legislature and Judiciary within the State of Texas. He joined Cantey and Hanger in January 2009 as Public Law counsel.
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March 18, 2009
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Chapter Meeting
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Speaker:
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Laura Fiffick,
Gresham Smith and Partners
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Topic:
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The Greening of Dallas
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Laura Fiffick was the Director of the Office of Environmental Quality at the City of Dallas. As the Director, Ms. Fiffick was responsible for developing city wide environmental programs including the implementation of an ISO 14001 certified environmental management system. Additionally, Ms. Fiffick developed the City’s first internal air quality division focused on municipal operations. Ms. Fiffick joined Gresham, Smith and Partners in September 2008 and assists clients with a variety of environmental issues including environmental management systems, sustainability planning, and greenhouse gas inventories.
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April 17, 2009
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The North Texas A&WMA Chapter participated in EarthFest 2009 at Pegasus Plaza in downtown Dallas. EarthFest is a street fair with food, music, and lots to see. A variety of acts and activities take place on the event's two stages throughout the day. Face painters, balloon artists and much more add to the fun! EarthFest offers a unique window into the environment through over seventy exhibits seldom gathered in one place. Experts are on hand to demonstrate, answer questions and discuss.
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After EarthFest, North Texas A&WMA members and friends met for a social gathering at Campisi's Restaurant in downtown Dallas.
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May 27, 2009
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Event:
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Chapter Meeting
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Speaker:
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Richard Greene,
UT Arlington School of Urban & Public Affairs Adjunct Professor, Mayor of Arlington (1987-1997),
Regional Administrator of the US EPA (2003-2009)
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Topic:
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It’s Underway in DC: Global Warming Law and Regulation
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Former EPA Administrator Greene discussed the ongoing development of a legal and regulatory framework to control greenhouse gas emissions. Mr. Greene also discussed the new structure that President Obama has created for the nation’s energy/environmental cabinet-level programs and the EPA endangerment - the initial step toward the development of rules and regulations under existing law to control the releases of greenhouse gas emissions.
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June 24, 2009
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Event:
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Plant Tour
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Location:
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Lockheed Martin, Fort Worth
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The plant tour included aircraft assembly, aircraft painting, and wastewater treatment facilities. Our host for the tour was Ed Daniels. Ed is a past Chairperson for the North Texas Chapter of A&WMA, and has served in numerous positions on Tech Council for preparation of the A&WMA Annual Conference technical program. Ed is a Senior Staff Environmental Engineer with Lockheed Martin and has more than 20 years of experience in the Fort Worth facility.
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Mr. Hagle discussed the status of TCEQ air quality programs and external events that might affect them, including EPA's upcoming proposal to disapprove TCEQ SIP programs, recent EPA orders related to TCEQ Title V permits, SIP development for the new ozone standard, permitting of startup, shutdown, and maintenance activities, and the North Texas SIP for the oil and gas industry. We had a great meeting! Thanks to everyone who participated, and our sincere thanks to Mr. Hagle for taking time to share this news with us!
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September 16, 2009
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Event:
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Chapter Meeting
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Speaker:
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Steve Hagle, P.E.,
Director TCEQ Air Permits Division
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Topic:
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Update on TCEQ Air Quality Regulations
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October 21, 2009
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Event:
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Chapter Meeting
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Speaker:
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Tasha Burns,
Compliance Assistance Specialist,
TCEQ Small Business and Local Government Assistance Section
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Topic:
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Requirements for Minor Sources of NOX in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Recent TCEQ requirements for engines, and more.
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November 18, 2009
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Event:
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Chapter Meeting
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Speaker:
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Chris Meeks, CHMM
Pollution Prevention Assistance Specialist,
TCEQ Region 4, Dallas/Fort Worth
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Topic:
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SBEA - Small Business and Environmental Assistance and Its Programs
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December 3, 2009 - Special Holiday Event
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Event:
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6th Annual Enivironmental Holiday Mixer
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January 10, 2010
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Event:
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A&WMA North Texas Chapter 2010 Kick Off Meeting
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February 23, 2010
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Event:
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Chapter Meeting
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Speaker:
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Samuel Barrett
Manager, TCEQ Region 4 Waste Section
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Topic:
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TCEQ Hazardous Waste Update
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The slides presented by Mr. Barrett, which include materials from the EPA, can be downloaded here.
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The North Texas Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides information and networking opportunities to environmental professionals in the North Texas area.
North Texas A&WMA
P.O. Box 535083
Grand Prairie, TX 75053