8:55 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 Keynote Address by NCDEQ General Counsel
William F. "Bill" Lane, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh
This presentation provides an update on agency issues and an introduction to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's new secretary, Dionne Delli-Gatti. Participants also have an opportunity for questions and discussion.
9:20 Environmental Justice
Renee P. Kramer, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh
Kaitlyn S. Rhonehouse, Geosyntec Consultants of North Carolina PC, Wilmington (Moderator)
Sean M. Sullivan, Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA, Raleigh
Chandra T. Taylor, Southern Environmental Law Center, Chapel Hill
Listen as presenters give an overview of the community mapping system and the department's approach to environmental justice during permitting and new facility siting and construction, followed by a panel discussion.
10:20 State Environmental Update
Joy A. Hicks, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Raleigh
Receive an update on state legislative issues and policies of note.
11:01 Break
11:11 Federal Environmental Update
Kelsey V. Monk, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Raleigh
Fern A. Paterson, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, Charlotte
Review the 2021 federal environmental law and explore what's to come in the future.
11:56 Hot Topics
Kimberley C. "Kym" Hunter, Southern Environmental Law Center, Chapel Hill
Mary Katherine H. Stukes, Moore & Van Allen PLLC, Charlotte
Jeffrey B. "Jeff" Tyburski, Geosyntec Consultants of North Carolina PC, Raleigh
This session discusses the perspective on today's hot topics, including the latest developments with the National Environmental Policy Act and WOTUS Rule, and a new focus on methane assessment and mitigation under the NC Brownfields Program.
12:45 Adjourn