2005 Environmental Conference Monday, September 19 - Tuesday, September 20, 2005 The Fairmont Hotel 1717 North Akard Street [map] Dallas, TX 75201-2301

The NPRA Environmental Conference focuses on regulatory and policy issues at the plant level. The meeting format consists of both technical presentations and question and answer sessions. The sessions are designed to address the impacts of various environmental regulations on refineries and petrochemical plants and to provide solutions and compliance mechanisms for a facility. A poster session highlights technologies and systems developed or used by organizations to improve environmental compliance and controls. The Conference features industry experts from refining and chemical companies.

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Registration Includes:

Registration includes admission to the General Sessions, the Reception and Poster session on Monday, and luncheons Monday and Tuesday. Registration for the Compliance Assurance and Information Technology (IT) Workshop is a separate fee. You’ll save $100 off full conference registration if you register by August 19!

Who Should Attend:

Environmental representatives of refinery and petrochemical plants and service organizations will benefit from attending this conference. Attendance in 2004 was over 300.

Meeting Attire:

Business Casual

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 09/10/2005
Name	Price	Available To
Member Conference ONLY Registration	$400.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member Workshop ONLY Registration	$75.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member Conference AND Workshop Registration	$475.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member Conference ONLY Registration	$500.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member Workshop ONLY Registration	$125.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member Conference AND Workshop Registration	$625.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Non-Member Conference ONLY Registration	$695.00	NonMember
Non-Member Workshop ONLY Registration	$145.00	NonMember
Non-Member Conference AND Workshop Registration	$840.00	NonMember
Non-Member Conference ONLY Registration	$795.00	NonMember
Non-Member Workshop ONLY Registration	$195.00	NonMember
Non-Member Conference AND Workshop Registration	$990.00	NonMember
Spouse Fee	$50.00
Workshop Registration - Complimentary Conference Registration	$75.00	ENV Workshop Speakers

Cancellation and Other Policies:

By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by NPRA's policies on fees, registration, spouse/guest registration, and cancellations.

REGISTRATION POLICY: Those who are present at the site of an NPRA meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the NPRA room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.

FEE POLICY: Registration fees will be assessed in accordance with membership information currently on file with NPRA. If you have improperly indicated fees to be charged, the correct fees will be charged to your credit card.

SPOUSE/GUEST POLICY: A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 years old or older) who is not in an industry-related occupation. A co-worker, an associate or spouse who works within the industry may not use the Spouse/Guest registration category.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration substitution/cancellations may be made on-line, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to ENV@npra.org. No cancellations will be taken over the phone. Cancellations may be made by August 19, 2005 with no penalty. Cancellations done on-line or written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between August 20 and September 2, 2005 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after September 2, 2005. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty.

ENTERTAINMENT POLICY: We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any NPRA meeting:

Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from NPRA programs and NPRA-sponsored activities;

• Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by NPRA. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from NPRA-sponsored activities;

• All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;

• Hospitality suites are expected to close by 1:00 a.m.;

• Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;

• Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.

Is Media Allowed?

Yes

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: September 16, 2005
Latest Checkout-out Date: September 21, 2005
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: August 16, 2005
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

The Fairmont Dallas:
1717 North Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201-2301



    Guest Room
    Rate: $155.00 Single/Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $155.00

Travel Information:

AVIS is the official rental car agency for the Environmental Conference. Call 800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#:B7613999 to receive discounted rates.

Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:

Monday Luncheon - Partial Sponsors: URS Corporation

Monday Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor: Trinity Consultants
Poster Session Refreshments: The RETEC Group, Inc.
Poster Session Reception Food - Partial Sponsors: DuraTherm, Inc.