Upper Midwest Section of the Air & Waste Management Association

11/04/2015

Come learn about Upper Midwest Section of the A&WMA from Mike and Alissa.

11/04/2015

Great presentations today at the 30th Annual Conference on the Environment.

09/01/2015

30th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS
OCTOBER 9th

This year's conference theme is "Innovation and Collaboration, the Keys to the Future". The COE is one of the premier conferences in the Upper Midwest dealing with today's pertinent environmental issues. The all-day conference will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This popular event has outgrown its previous location. Click on the Registration link below to register for the event. Click on the Information link below for the technical agenda for the conference.

Student/YP Mentor Program at COE
This professional networking program is designed for students and recent graduates to have the opportunity to network and be mentored by an environmental professional at the Conference on the Environment. For young and established professionals, this is a great opportunity to network with students and recent graduates and introduce them to other professionals at the conference. Click on the link below for more information/registration.

Conference Registration:
https://cswea.wufoo.com/forms/2015-csweaawma-conference-on-the-environment/

Student/YP Mentor Breakfast Registration
http://www.awma-ums.org/calendar/coe-student-and-young-professional-mentor-program-0

08/13/2015

Everything You Wanted to Know About Legal Non-Compliance But Were Afraid to Ask
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 16th 2:00 to 4:30
Location: Wilder Center St. Paul
Cost: $20 members / $45 nonmembers

http://www.awma-ums.org/calendar/everything-you-wanted-know-about-legal-non-compliance-were-afraid-ask

This year’s A&WMA Legal Workshop will focus on addressing the challenge of non-compliance, including techniques and strategies for:

(1) Identifying Non-Compliance,
(2) Responding to Non-Compliance,
(3) Managing Disclosures, and
(4) Resolving Non-Compliance.

Among other things, the seminar will address how to manage risk associated with discovered non-compliance, including how and whether to approach regulators, how to undertake a proper investigation, how and when to use audits and audit privilege as a tool, and negotiating compliance agreements.

The 2015 AWMA Legal Workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 16th (2015) and will feature Jon Bloomberg and William (Bill) Hefner, both of the Environmental Law Group. The event will focus on addressing the challenge of non-compliance, including techniques and strategies for the following:

08/13/2015

A&WMA UMS -Informational Session on the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule
Date/Time: Thursday, August 27 2:00 to 4:00
Location: MN Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul
Cost: No fee (space is limited)

On August 27, 2015, Roger Clarke of Xcel Energy--and the A&WMA Upper Midwest Section Waste Committee Chair--will be present a summary of the final, adopted rule for the management of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR), commonly known as coal ash, from coal-fired power plants. The presentation will address the provisions of this new federal rule, will constract it to the provisions of the Minnesota state program, and will discuss some of the potential challenges in implementation.


This rule, adopted as final on April 17, 2015 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) establishes technical requirements for landfills and impoundments that are used for the storage and/or disposal of CCRs. Under this rule CCR landfills and surface impoundments will be regulated under subtitle D (non-hazardous waste of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and establishes criteria for the beneficial use of CCRs.

The final CCR rule is a self-implementing rule. This means that affected facilities must comply with the new regulations irrespective of whether a state adopts the rule. The rule does not require regulated facilities to obtain permits, does not require the states to adopt and implement the new rules, and cannot be enforced by the EPA. Instead, the rule’s only compliance mechanism is for a state or citizen group to bring a RCRA Citizen suit in federal district court. In states such as Minnesota, with a robust program, affected facilities will need to meet the provisions of the state and federal program.

04/02/2015

The Upper Midwest Section (UMS) of Air & Waste Management (A&WMA) is offering financial support to members who will be formally participating in the 2015 A&WMA Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE). This year’s ACE will be held June 22-25 in Raleigh, NC. Those members who will be presenting a paper, displaying a technical poster, or participating in a technical planning committee are eligible to receive up to $500 in financial support. This includes students that participate in the Student Poster Competition or in the Environmental Challenge International (ECi) Competition. You must be a current A&WMA member to be considered for the financial support. The full details of the financial support policy are listed below.

If you believe you qualify and would like to apply for 2015 ACE support, please email your request to Jonathan Amos ([email protected]) by May 15, 2015. We anticipate making a decision, and informing recipients, the week of June 1, 2015.

04/02/2015

Save the date for the 2015 Conference on the Environment!

It will be located at the Minneapolis Convention Center this year.

07/18/2014

We had a fun tour of Harriet Brewing yesterday. Here are some pictures from the tour. Thank you to all that came out! We will be having more events soon and will send out announcements on those in the next few days.

10/29/2013

Calling all students and young professionals!

Don't forget to attend the UMS Young Professionals Social after the Conference on the Environment!

Enjoy free appetizers at Stout's Pub between 4:30-7:00 pm and meet your A&WMA and CSWEA peers. Young Professionals are conference participants 35 years of age or under.

Stout’s Pub
1611 West Larpenteur Avenue,
Falcon Heights, MN 55113

Directions from the U of MN Continuing Education and Conference Center (1890 Buford Ave, St Paul, MN 55108):
1. Head east on Buford Ave (0.2 mi)
2. Turn left onto Randall Ave (0.3 mi)
3. Take the 1st right onto Underwood St (0.2 mi)
4. Turn left onto Dan Patch Ave (0.2 mi)
5. Turn left onto Snelling Ave N (0.8 mi)
6. Turn left onto Larpenteur Ave W (500 ft)
Stout's Pub will be on your right (1611 Larpenteur Ave W)

Questions? Contact Jen at [email protected]

05/08/2013

Young Professionals Business Etiquette Seminar

How you present yourself to others in the business world speaks volumes. Learn about how to form a good first impression and what to do to ensure you are properly present yourself as a professional. This seminar will review how to make a positive first impression, tips for communicating effectively and other rules for thriving in the working world.

When: Thursday, May 16
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Where: The Landmark Center; The Ramsey County Room ( #317)
75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Faculty: Paul Omodt, Vice President of External Relations for Volunteers of America of Minnesota, will review business etiquette basics for young professionals new to the working world as well as pointers for seasoned professionals, who are interested in polishing up their approach. Paul is a nationally recognized public relations professional with more than twenty years experience in providing communications programs that make an impact.

Refreshments will be served.

Cost: $25 for current A&WMA-UMS members; $10 for student members; $50 for non-members
Register and pay online at: http://www.awma-ums.org/Registrations/2013_05_16Reg1.htm by Tuesday, May 14.

Space is limited to 20 attendees so register today! Priority is given to students and YPs, but all professionals are welcome to attend.

Questions? Contact Jen Cowman at [email protected] or 651-737-3596.

04/19/2013

Notice on Financial Support for 2013 ACE Presenters

Similar to last year, UMS A&WMA is considering offering some limited financial support to members who will present a paper or who are part of a technical planning committee requiring their attendance at the 2013 ACE. This offer is limited to the 2013 ACE, which will be held in June.

Please review the A&WMA Board Policy you recieved via email; and, if you believe you qualify and would like to apply for 2013 ACE support, please email your request to Jonathan Amos ([email protected]) by May 10, 2013. We anticipate making a decision, and informing recipients, the week of May 27, 2013.