2009 Environmental Conference

Sunday, September 20 - Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Denver Marriott City Center
1701 California Street [map]
Denver, CO 80202-3402

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With the new Obama Administration we have already seen major changes in environmental policy and enforcement and this year’s program is shaping up to be one not to be missed. We have invited Nancy Sutley, Council of Environmental Quality Chair to present our keynote address. This session will be followed by presentations on climate, flares, water issues and a panel and papers on National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). On Tuesday, the sessions will focus on Optical Remote Sensing and presentations on monitoring cooling towers and planning for the termination of refinery consent decrees. Each presentation will be followed by time for questions from the audience where you can share your experiences or ask other industry experts for help with your specific needs. As always the meeting will end with a panel discussion and newsreel on current regulatory and legislative updates.

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.

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2009 Advance Program

GHG Workshop Agenda

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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 GHG Workshop, Sunday, September 20, is a separate fee.

Workshop - Sunday, September 20 - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Gases – What Does the Future Hold? A look at the Emerging Federal Requirements and Industry Prospects for Reducing and Controlling Greenhouse Gas Emissions

This workshop presented by URS Corporation will discuss climate change policies and politics, minimizing the cost of compliance with a panel Q&A, and reducing your carbon footprint. The purpose of this workshop is, primarily, to discuss the various options available to US industry (specifically the petroleum refining and petrochemicals industry) to reduce their effective carbon emissions. The workshop is not a part of the Environmental Conference and requires a separate fee. You can register for the workshop when you register for the full conference.

Who Should Attend:

Environmental representatives of refinery and petrochemical plants and service organizations will benefit from attending this conference. Attendance in 2008 was over 325.

Meeting Attire:

Business Casual (no tie; jacket optional)

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 09/11/2009
Name	Price	Available To
Member Registration - Early	$450.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Member Registration - Late	$550.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Non-Member Registration - Early	$895.00	NonMember
Non-Member Registration - Late	$995.00	NonMember
Spouse Registration	$100.00

Special Events
Name	Price	Available To
NPRA Workshop: Greenhouse Gases – What Does The Future Hold?
GHG Workshop - Member (early-bird)	$150.00
GHG Workshop - Non-Member (early-bird)	$295.00
GHG Workshop - Member	$200.00
GHG Workshop - Non-Member	$345.00

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, personal conduct 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 cancellations may be made on-line or 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. Substitutions must be submitted in writing to ENV@npra.org.

Cancellations may be made by August 21, 2009 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between August 22 and September 4, 2009 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after September 4, 2009. No telephone cancellations.

ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CONDUCT CODE

The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (“NPRA”) has adopted the following “Ethical Responsibility and Professional and Personal Conduct Code” (hereinafter, “the Code”). Every member of NPRA, their designated representatives, and non-member attendees at all NPRA meetings and forums agree to abide by the Code as a condition of membership in NPRA and attendance and participation at NPRA meetings and forums.

The Code requires the following of all individuals attending NPRA meetings and forums:

• Adherence to the NPRA bylaws and the NPRA policies and procedures, as adopted by NPRA’s Board of Directors.
• Strict compliance with federal antitrust laws.
• Adherence to all applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintenance of the highest level of professional and personal ethical behavior while attending NPRA meetings and forums.
• Prevention of certain behaviors, including harassment, violence, intimidation and discrimination of any kind involving race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or, where applicable, veteran or marital status.
• Assurance that conduct at all times and in all professional and personal dealings with each other and other attendees with the highest level of integrity and courtesy.
• Sharing of knowledge and expertise as speakers at NPRA educational events and sessions whenever practicable, without soliciting or explicitly promoting their own organization's products or services.
• Working to instill public and consumer confidence in the petrochemical and refining industries, its member companies, and its professionals, avoiding any action conducive to discrediting members of NPRA.
• Refraining from scheduling general attendance meetings, receptions or other events at times that conflict with substantive programming or social events at NPRA meetings without express written permission of NPRA.

Failure to abide by the Code may result, for the first offense, in informal censure of a company or individual by the NPRA Executive Committee. If violations of the Code continue after such an informal censure, a company may be subject to expulsion from NPRA, or an individual to exclusion from participation in NPRA activities, by the Board of Directors.

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 18, 2009
Latest Checkout-out Date: September 23, 2009
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: August 27, 2009
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Marriott Denver City Center:
1701 California Street
Denver, CO 80202-3402

    Guest Room
    Rate: $199 Single/$219 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $199 Single/$219 Double Occupancy + tax

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.

SuperShuttle Denver is offering discounted shuttle service from Denver International Airport - $32.00 round trip per person or $19.00 one way per person. Click here for more information.

Click here to make your reservations.