2007 Environmental Conference

Monday, September 24 - Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Boulevard [map]
Austin, TX 78759-6316

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The NPRA room block at the Renaissance Austin is SOLD OUT.
The closest hotel is the Embassy Suites Austin - Arboretum, 9505 Stonelake Blvd, Tel: +1-512-372-8771.
As of 8/22 there were rooms available at the Embassy Suites over the conference dates at a quoted rate of $169/night. The hotel is within a mile of the Renaissance, and has a free shuttle service that can take you between the hotels.

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 petrochemical companies.

WORKSHOP - Greenhouse Gas management within the Refining Industry - Sunday, September 23 (separate registration fee required)
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions have emerged as one of the "hot topics" related to air quality in the United States. Regulations such as California's AB-32 and regional GHG initiatives like the Western Regional Climate Action Initiative and the Eastern Climate Registry have recently prompted attention. There is little doubt that the petroleum refining and petrochemical sectors will be affected by these new regulations and initiatives, as well as those still to come. Therefore, many oil and petrochemical companies are addressing the impending GHG issues ahead of the curve. Due to the timely nature of the topic and the rapidly-changing GHG landscape, this workshop topic is designed to serve as an informative update as well as explore some of the basic tenets in inventory development. Additionally, industry peers from Marathon Oil Corporation and Sunoco, Inc. will share their case studies related to their company's GHG inventory development. The workshop objectives are to provide attendees with:

The status of the current GHG initiativs from the regulatory, regional, state, and voluntary levels, including the development of the "Refinery Protocol" in California

Usable "take-away" information that can be used in developing their own credible GHG inventories

Refinery case studies from industry peers, focused on inventory development, the "business case", and realizing GHG reductions through effeciency improvements

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Advance Program

Registration Includes:

Registration includes admission to the General Sessions, the Reception and Poster session on Monday, and luncheons Monday and Tuesday. You’ll save $100 off full conference registration if you register by August 24!

Who Should Attend:

Environmental representatives of refinery and petrochemical plants and service organizations will benefit from attending this conference. Attendance in 2006 was over 350.

Meeting Attire:

Business Casual

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 09/14/2007
Name	Price	Available To
Member Registration - Early	$400.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Member Registration - Late	$500.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Non-Member Registration - Early	$795.00	NonMember
Non-Member Registration - Late	$895.00	NonMember
Spouse Registration	$50.00

Special Events
Name	Price	Available To
GHG Management Workshop
Member Fee (early-bird)	$100.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government Special/Temporary Member
Non-Member Fee (early-bird)	$170.00	NonMember
Complimentary - Workshop Speaker	$0.00	ENV 07 workshop speakers
Member Fee	$150.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government Special/Temporary Member
Non-Member Fee	$220.00	NonMember

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 registration, housing, cancellation, spouse/guest registration, and fees.

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: Eligibility for member rates is based on membership information currently on file with NPRA. If your company is not currently a member, the non-member 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 must be submitted in writing, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to ENV@npra.org. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Cancellations may be made by August 24, 2007 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between August 25 and September 7, 2007 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after September 7, 2007. No telephone cancellations.

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

General Hotel Information:

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: September 22, 2007
Latest Checkout-out Date: September 27, 2007
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: August 22, 2007
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Renaissance Austin Hotel:
9721 Arboretum Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759-6316

    Guest Room
    Rate: $169.00 Single/Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $169.00 Single/Double Occupancy

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.