Workshops

A	Morning Seminar 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Registration opens at 8:30 am)

Examining the Latest Federal and State Environmental Policy Developments and Understanding How They Impact Energy Project Development in Alaska

Wayne Wooster
Principal Consultant
ASRC Energy Services Inc.

If you are planning or thinking about developing an energy project in Alaska - this session will get-up-to speed on the latest developments that could impact your project. The seminar will focus on federal policy & planning activity, and permit decisions in Alaska, both onshore and offshore. As well, it will examine whether the federal policy, planning, and permit decisions pose a real or perceived threat to your project. The seminar will also explore actions being taken by the state of Alaska in response of the increased federal activity. You can expect to cover the following:

BOEMRE OCS Lease Sale program cancellation and oil & gas exploration moratorium
USEPA Environmental Appeals Board denial of Shell OCS air permits
USACE bridge permit denial in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska (NPR-A)
BLM's Integrated Activity Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS) in the NPR-A
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) continued lockup & USFWS revised comprehensive conservation plan
The Endangered Species Act, environmental NGO's activity, and the agency resources drain
Exploring the impact of ESA and Critical Habitat Designations
Congressional and EPA Climate Change
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Initiatives: NEPA guidance & procedures, and Ocean Policy
NEPA and the Federal Natural Resource Agencies Implementation on Projects
The state of Alaska on capital projects and "fighting the feds"

Wayne Wooster has more than 22 years of environmental experience in the private sector, government, and consulting in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Wayne's experience has focused almost exclusively on natural resource or energy sector activities as a permit writer, inspector, environmental engineer, environmental & regulatory affairs manager, or environmental consultant.

B	Afternoon Seminar 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm (Registration opens at 1:00 pm)

Navigating the Challenging Social Environment: Best Practices for Stakeholder Consultation and Obtaining a Social Licence to Conduct Your Business

Maggie Ahmaogak
Community Relations Coordinator
ASRC Energy Services Inc.

Gaining social acceptability for on and offshore energy development by the communities in which you are looking to operate is not only helpful but it is a necessary key to the success of your project. This session will explore topics such as:

The importance of obtaining a social licence from local communities and ways to achieve this
Best practices for consultation
Criteria required under various regulations with respect to community consultation
Examining guidelines for a successful outreach program

ASRC Energy Services, Regulatory & Technical Services (AES-RTS) is located in Anchorage, Alaska. AES is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, the largest Native Regional Corporation in Alaska. AES is one of Alaska’s largest private-sector employers and the largest oilfi eld services employer in Alaska with nearly 4,000 employees. AES-RTS provides support to development projects early in their life cycle that are subject to increasing federal regulation, permit delay, and policy decisions.

Workshops

A

Examining the Latest Federal and State Environmental Policy Developments and Understanding How They Impact Energy Project Development in Alaska

B

Navigating the Challenging Social Environment: Best Practices for Stakeholder Consultation and Obtaining a Social Licence to Conduct Your Business

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