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2008 Conference Theme:
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Detailed Agenda
 Attend the Area Source Working Session at 3:45 pm
on June 19th and enter to win a Perc Detector provided by Iowa SBEAP.
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MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008
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1:00pm-7:00pm Gettysburg Trip |
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Optional trip to Gettysburg (reservations
required); go to
After Hours Activities web page for payment and other information.
Cost is $25 payable to Dale Kaplan . |
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008
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| 8:00am-11:30am |
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Regional Liaison/National Steering Committee
Strategic Planning Meeting |
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9:00-10:00am Capitol Tour |
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Optional Guided Tour of the Capitol
(reservations required); go to the
After Hours
Activities web page for information. Meet in hotel lobby at
8:45am. |
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11:30am-1:00pm Lunch on your own, NCAP Working Lunch |
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1:00pm-4:30pm Multimedia Training |
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Whether you are an old hand at
providing multimedia assistance or just considering expanding into multimedia,
this training program will help develop your knowledge and update you on the
latest regulatory changes. The half-day training will provide a quick overview
of environmental regulations that typically affect small businesses including
hazardous waste, SPCC plans, and Underground Storage Tanks (UST). It will also
cover recent regulatory changes that affect small businesses. For example, in
many states, changes to UST regulations have resulted in stepped up regulatory
inspections and SPCC regulations changed in 2005, 2006, and are subject to
change again in early 2008. After the overview, trainers will go in-depth on
one or two topics. One area will likely be hazardous waste, with a focus on
waste determination and generator status. Participants will be provided with a
list of resources and fact sheets on the topic areas. |
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4:45pm-5:45pm Newcomer Orientation |
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This training is for participants who are new to Clean Air
Act 507 Programs, or have not participated in the national network. Individuals
who want to refresh their knowledge of the 507 programs or learn more about
programs in different states will also want to attend. The training will cover
regulatory requirements, how different states have implemented their programs,
and responsibilities at the federal level. It will also introduce the national
network including the National Steering Committee and the subcommittees such as
the Technical Subcommittee and the Measurement Subcommittee. The National
Compliance Assistance Panel (NCAP) will also be introduced. This training will
help you understand the legal requirements under the CAA and show you how to get
more involved with the national network. Participants will be provided with
information on resources for networking and program development. |
| 6:00pm-8:00pm Reception |
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Reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel |
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008
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7:15am-8:30am Breakfast |
| 8:00am-8:30am Breakfast Regional Meetings |
| 9:00am-12:00pm
General Session |
8:30am-9:45am Welcome and National Perspective (Julien Gaudion,
Moderator; Pennsylvania Official; Donald Welsh, EPA Region III Administrator;
Jeanette Brown, Director, EPA Office of Small Business Programs;
Annette Fulgenzi, IL SBEAP and NSC Chair)
9:45am-10:35am Small Business Panel
(Ken Legler, Facilitator and NCAP Chair; Kathie
O'Donnell, VP Sales & Marketing, CDL Printing/Packaging;
Dale Kaplan, Kaplan's Careful Cleaners; Joe Reilly, President,
Reilly Finishing Technologies)
10:35am-10:45am Break
10:45am-11:50am Trade Association Panel
(Dale Kaplan, Kaplan's Careful Cleaners, Facilitator; Jon Meijer, VP, Drycleaning & Laundry Institute; Marcia Kinter, VP,
Government and Business Information, Specialty
Graphic Imaging Association; Michael Wilson, Executive VP, Automotive Recyclers Association) |
| 12:00pm-1:50pm Awards Lunch |
Awards Lunch and Keynote Speaker-Climate Change--Larry
Schweiger , President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation
12:30pm-1:00pm Awards
1:00pm-1:45pm Speaker |
| 2:00pm-3:30pm Breakout Sessions |
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Greening Biz Track
Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Small Businesses
Chris Lynch, Director, Environmental Management Assistance Program, PA
SBDC, Facilitator
Jerry Lawson, National Manager, US EPA Energy Star Small Business and
Congregations Network, EPA Energy Star Resources
Lee Ann Briggs, Environmental Consultant, Environmental
Management Assistance Program, PA SBDC, Energy Audits for
Small Businesses
Tom Gibson, Environmental Consultant,
Environmental Management Assistance Program, PA SBDC
It’s a fact! Small businesses can significantly reduce their
bottom line by implementing energy efficient technologies.
National expert, Jerry Lawson, will provide an overview of
proven technologies and new and exciting resources and options
available to small business including Portfolio Manager, a new
tool which can help businesses better keep track of their energy
use and savings. This will be complimented by a hands-on
presentation/demonstration of how to conduct an energy audit at
a small business – how to prepare, what to look for, what
equipment to use, how to calculate savings and present them in a
succinct report format, and most importantly, how to work with
the business to help them implement the recommended upgrades. |
Compliance Assistance Track
SPCC and Stormwater
Arlin Galarza and Wanda Mercado, EPA Region 3 SPCC/Oil Inspectors, SPCC Overview
Ken Murin, PA DEP, Stormwater Construction Overview
Chip Scroggs, GA SBEAP, Stormwater Industrial Overview
Debra Jacobson, IL WMRC, Storm Water Central for Business
Do you have
facilities that you suspect need a stormwater permit? Do you want more
information on spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC)? If so, this
is the session for you. Pollutant discharges to the environment from industries
can be a significant contributor to pollution to our nations waterways and
land. This session will provide an overview of SPCC, and the Construction and Industrial Stormwater Permits.
In addition, a brief overview will be provided on Storm Water
Central for Businesses, a new online program that explains
federal storm water regulations for business, and the options
available for compliance. This program will be
demonstrated in the display area during Wednesday and Thursday
of the conference. |
Program Development Track
Evolution of Two Multimedia Programs
Nancy Larson,
KS SBEAP
Kenya Stump, KY SBEAP
Two successful SBEAP programs, Kansas and Kentucky, will discuss how their
multimedia programs have evolved. You’ll be able to see the similarities and
differences between the two programs, one of which is located within the
regulatory agency and the other located outside the regulatory agency. |
| 3:45pm-5:15pm Breakout Sessions |
Greening Biz Track
Innovative and Alternative Energy Technologies
David Althoff, Manager, Division of Energy Policy and Technology
Deployment, PADEP, Office of Energy and Technology Deployment,
Facilitator
Kevin McGroarty, Vice President, Suburban Electric Company, New
Lighting Technologies
Gary Sheehan, Regional Operations Manager, SunTechnics Energy
Systems, LLC, Starting a Renewable Energy Business & Solar
Energy Applications for Small Business
Energy costs are escalating and businesses need to consider ways
drastically reduce consumption or even get off the grid
entirely. Two energy technology experts will present some
alternatives. We will learn about the latest energy savings
lighting technologies and where they work best – there is more
to it than just changing to a CFL bulb! We will also hear from
a leading expert on solar energy applications in Pennsylvania
who built his own solar energy business and has deployed solar
energy technologies across the state. He will address the pros
and cons of solar energy for small businesses. |
Compliance Assistance Track
Hazardous Waste
Caroll Cather, WV State Program, Hazardous Waste Overview
Judy Mirro, VT Small Business
Compliance Assistance Program, Hazardous Waste Tools for
Implementation
Would you like to be able to better assist your clients with hazardous waste
questions? Would you like to give them resources to help implement these
regulations? If you answered yes, please join us for an overview of hazardous
waste regulations and tools that have been developed to aid in the
implementation of them. |
Program Development Track
Measuring Program Effectiveness
Kenya Stump, KY SBEAP
Troy Johnson, MN SBEAP
How are we supposed to gather the measures for the new 507
report? Hear how Minnesota and Kentucky are using an innovative
approach to surveying their clients to gather information for
the 507 report, as well as determining the effectiveness of
their programs. |
| 6:30pm Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game |
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Optional Trip to Harrisburg Senators
Baseball Game (reservations required); go to the
After Hours
Activities web page for payment and other information. Cost is
$6/person payable to Bob France (PRIZIM Inc.). |
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008
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7:15am-8:45am Continental Breakfast |
| 7:45am-8:45am Multimedia and Measurement Subcommittee
Meetings |
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9:00am-12:30pm
General Session |
9:00am-9:30am EPA Office of Small Business Programs Updates
9:30am-10:45am EPA Air Update (Keith Barnett, EPA)
10:45am-11:00am Break
11:00am-11:45am PA Air Update (Joyce Epps, PA Director, Bureau
of Air Quality)
11:45am-12:30pm Overview of the Department of Energy's Small Business
Innovative Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Programs
and Research Topics (Christopher O'Gwin, Commercialization
Assistance Program Manager, Small Business Research Division, US
DOE) |
| 12:30pm-2:00pm Lunch on your own, NSC
Working
Lunch |
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2:00pm-3:30pm Breakout Sessions |
Greening Biz Track
Saving Money and Resources Using Process or Material Substitution
Mike Vasilik, Director of
Electrotechnology Applications Center (ETAC), Northampton
Community College, Bethlehem, PA, Moderator
Pat Kelley, President of Waste Not,
Company’s Success in Turning Recycled
Plastics into Fencing Materials
Patrick Kennedy, President of Superior Woodcraft Company, Use
of Improved Low-VOC Coatings in their
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing Company
Dr. Earnest Korchak, President of Performance Coatings
Corporation, Formulation of Soy-based Inks for the Printing
Industry
Skip Coxon, President of Pennwood Products, Advantages of Using a UV
Curing Process for Manufacturing Wood
Flooring
David Weiss, TRT
Chip Scuderi, Scuderi Auto Body CARSTAR
Mike Vasilik will moderate this panel of small
business owners to discuss the challenges and successes of
implementing process changes and material substitutions in their
companies. Dr. Vasilik will begin the session with a discussion
about ETAC and their role as a successful “model” for small
business technical assistance in Pennsylvania for VOC reduction,
pollution prevention and energy efficiency. Each of the four
participating small business owners will highlight a few of the
specific challenges endured and successes achieved in moving
their company’s to more sustainable business practices. Product
samples and/or company information will be available for
participants to view. The panel discussion will include time
for questions and answers. |
Compliance Assistance Track
Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources
Rule
Renee Bashel, WI Clean Air Small Business Ombudsman, Facilitator
Terry Polen, WV DEP Small Business Ombudsman, Facilitator
This session will consist of a discussion of the Paint Stripping
and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources
Rule and
implementation tools. |
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3:45pm-5:15pm Breakout Sessions |
Program Development Track
Ombudsman Issues/Duties - Complaint Resolution
Mike Nelson, MN PCA Small Business Ombudsman, Facilitator
Phyllis T. Copeland, SC DHEC Small Business Ombudsman
Edythe McKinney, NC DENR Small Business Ombudsman
For someone not familiar with the title it can be tough to
pronounce and difficult to understand. How can we help those
who need our assistance? Come to this session and hear from two ombudsmen about their experiences in advocacy and how they
address complaint resolution. Time during the session will
also be dedicated to discussion with others in the audience
about their questions or experiences with the role of Ombudsman. |
Compliance Assistance Track
Area Source Rules Working Session
Renee Bashel, WI Clean Air Small Business Ombudsman, Facilitator
Terry Polen, WV DEP Small Business Ombudsman, Facilitator
Are you wondering how to implement
the new area source rules? Would you like assistance with developing compliance
assistance tools? If you answered yes to these questions, then this is the
session for you. Please join us as we discuss how we can help small businesses
understand these new area source rules and develop compliance assistance tools
for them. |
| 5:15pm-5:45pm 2009 Conference Planning Meeting |
| Evening Hershey Park |
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Optional Trip to Hershey Park
(reservations required); go to the After Hours Activities web page for
payment and other information. Cost is $9/person payable to Bob France
(PRIZIM Inc.) for
transportation; Hershey Park tickets not included. |
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
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| 7:15am-8:45am Breakfast |
| 7:45am-8:45am Regional Meetings, Technical and Promotional
Subcommittee Meetings |
| 9:00am-11:30am
General Session |
9:00am-9:15am National Compliance Advisory Panel Update
9:15am-10:00am Peak Oil and the Global Energy Supply (Daniel
Desmond, Deputy Secretary, PA Office of Energy and Technology Deployment)
10:00am-11:30am Closing Session (National Steering Committee Subcommittee Updates) |
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