Wednesday
03Mar2010

SURF 13 Has Been Scheduled

DateWednesday, March 3, 2010 at 12:23PM

SURF 13 will held at the Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago on April 13 and 14, 2010.

We anticipate that the program will begin at 8:30 am on Tuesday and adjourn at 3:00 pm on Wednesday.

The college address is 565 West Adams, Chicago, Illinois, 60661-3652.  It is located close to mass transit and numerous hotels.

The program at SURF 13 will focus on organizing and developing committees (enabling SURF to function effectively) and our "big stakes" technical initiatives (our working groups).  Prior to the meeting, you will be provided the opportunity to express your preferences for participation in those efforts.

Please note that registration for SURF 13 will require that you join SURF.  SURF membership applications and SURF 13 registration will be processed online via the SURF website.   Details will emailed to the SURF distribution list and posted to the SURF website as soon as they are finalized in the near future.

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Tuesday
02Mar2010

Register for Battelle Conference by April 30, 2010

DateTuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:29AM

Registration for Battelle's 7th International Conference on the Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds is now open.  You can still receive a discount if you register by April 30, 2010.

The conference will be held May 24-27, 2010 in Monterey, California, and will feature a green and sustainable remediation track:

  • Net Environmental, Social, and Economic Benefits of GSR
  • Metrics and Tools for GSR
  • Incorporating GSR into Remedy Selection and Design
  • Cost and Value of GSR: Making the Business Case
  • System Optimization for Impact Mitigation
  • Use of On-Site Renewable Energy
  • Programmatic Considerations for GSR
  • International Perspective for GSR
  • Sustainability in Site Reuse/Revitalization

For more details on the full agenda, visit http://www.battelle.org/Conferences/chlorinated/tech.aspx.

And be sure to stop by the SURF booth in the exhibit hall and learn about all the great reasons to become a member of SURF (if you're not already!).

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Tuesday
02Mar2010

EPA, NREL Partner to Develop Renewable Energy on Potentially Contaminated Sites

DateTuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:20AM

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are evaluating the feasibility of developing renewable energy production on Superfund, brownfields, and former landfill or mining sites.  Superfund sites are the most complex, uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites identified by EPA for cleanup due to the risk they pose to human health or the environment.  Brownfields are properties at which expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence of contaminants.  EPA is investing more than $650,000 for the project that pairs EPA's expertise on contaminated sites with the renewable energy expertise of NREL.  The project is part of the RE-Powering America's Land initiative, which aims to decrease the amount of green space used for development, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide health and economic benefits to local communities, including job creation.

The project will analyze the potential development of wind, solar, or small hydro development at 12 sites across the US and in Puerto Rico.   The analysis will include determining the best renewable energy technology for the site, the optimal location for placement of the renewable energy technology on the site, potential energy generating capacity, the return on the investment, and the economic feasibility of the renewable energy projects. 

Some of the sites under consideration for renewable energy projects have completed cleanup activities, while others may be in various stages of assessment or cleanup.  Renewable energy projects on these sites will be designed to accommodate the site conditions.

For more information, contact Latisha Petteway, 202-564-3191 or 202-564-4355.

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Friday
29Jan2010

SURF Board of Trustees

DateFriday, January 29, 2010 at 2:57PM

SURF is pleased to announce the first Board of Trustees. 

Officers:

At-Large:

The trustees will server a one-year term, ending January 31, 2011.  Please wish them all the best of luck for the coming year!

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Friday
29Jan2010

SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Disclosures to Investors Concerning Climate Change Risks

DateFriday, January 29, 2010 at 2:50PM

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to provide public companies with interpretive guidance on existing SEC disclosure requirements as they apply to business or legal developments relating to the issue of climate change.

The SEC's interpretative guidance highlights the following areas where climate change may trigger disclosure requirements:

  • Impact of Legislation and Regulation: When assessing potential disclosure obligations, a company should consider whether the impact of certain existing laws and regulations regarding climate change is material. In certain circumstances, a company should also evaluate the potential impact of pending legislation and regulation related to this topic.

  • Impact of International Accords: A company should consider, and disclose when material, the risks or effects on its business of international accords and treaties relating to climate change.

  • Indirect Consequences of Regulation or Business Trends: Legal, technological, political and scientific developments regarding climate change may create new opportunities or risks for companies. For instance, a company may face decreased demand for goods that produce significant greenhouse gas emissions or increased demand for goods that result in lower emissions than competing products. As such, a company should consider, for disclosure purposes, the actual or potential indirect consequences it may face due to climate change related regulatory or business trends.

  • Physical Impacts of Climate Change: Companies should also evaluate for disclosure purposes the actual and potential material impacts of environmental matters on their business.

The guidance will be posted on the SEC web site as soon as it is available.

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