| Conference Agenda Networking Breakfast Everyone Enjoy a continental breakfast and network with your peers as we start the day. Welcome Donovan Griffith, Vice President of Government Affairs, IMA The IMA's Vice President of Government Affairs, Donovan Griffith, will welcome event participants and kick off the action-packed agenda! Welcome Keynote from Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings, Acting Director, Illinois EPA Meet the Illinois EPA's Acting Director, James Jennings, who assumed the role last month, as he discusses his goals and initiatives for the Agency. This unique opportunity brings the IEPA face-to-face with the regulated community. Air Permitting Overview Julie Armitage, Bureau of Air Chief, Illinois EPA Hear from Julie Armitage, Illinois EPA's Bureau of Air Chief, and her team as they discuss air permitting in Illinois. This complete overview will cover topics manufacturers need to know when applying for or renewing an air permit. Part of this discussion will highlight how environmental justice (EJ) will play into air permitting in the state moving forward. Compliance & Enforcement Andrew Armstrong, Chief Legal Counsel, Illinois EPA Meet the Illinois EPA's new Chief Legal Council and hear how the Agency handles compliance and enforcement issues while learning best practices to dealing with the Agency should a violation occur. A Complete Discussion on PFAS Regulations Beth Bauer, Partner, HeplerBroom LLC Melissa Brown, Partner, HeplerBroom LLC IMA member, HeplerBroom, will give a complete overview on potential regulations surrounding Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are prevalent in products across all industries. Lunch Everyone Enjoy lunch, network, and visit our exhibitors as part of this program! Lunch Keynote from U.S. EPA Region 5 Cheryl Newton, Deputy Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA Region 5 Region 5 leadership will give an update on the U.S. EPA's priorities in the Midwest, how the federal agency works with the Illinois EPA and how manufacturers can connect with Region 5 at a great level. A Conversation with ICC Chairman, Doug Scott Doug Scott, Chairman, Illinois Commerce Commission Donovan Griffith, Vice President of Government Affairs, IMA Learn all about the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and the issues the ICC handles that impact manufacturers in a Q&A style conversation with Chairman Doug Scott. The ICC is a body that oversees the provision of adequate, reliable, efficient and safe utility services at the least possible cost to Illinois citizens served by electric and natural gas, among other things. Sustainability in Manufacturing Session Jeff Blankman, Director, Sustainability Management Group, Constellation Energy It is as important as ever for manufacturers to begin or expand sustainability efforts in Illinois. This educational session will give manufacturers the tools they need to know how to move forward to a more sustainable future. Panel Discussion on the "Future of Gas" Moderator: Steve Everly, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting's Energy & Natural Resources Practice Meena Beyers, VP of Business and Community Development, Nicor Gas Becky Heckendorn, State Government Affairs Mgr, Natural Gas, Constellation Andy Parker, Director, Clean Energy Transition Strategy & Policy, Ameren Tom Aridas, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Peoples Gas As some state officials consider a "ban" on natural gas in the state, experts will weigh in on the importance of natural gas to industry and the impact restrictions can have on manufacturers. Panel Discussion on "Energy Supply & Demand" Moderator: Patrick Evans, President, Illinois Energy Association Melville Nickerson, Director Government Affairs, Central Region, NRG Matt Tomc, VP Regulatory Policy, Ameren Colleen Smith, Senior Director, Government Affairs, Invenergy Scott Vogt, VP Strategy, Energy Policy and Revenue Initiatives, ComEd The past few years the State of Illinois has started to re-regulate Illinois energy sector and has passed laws that intend to phase out coal and natural gas by 2030. These decisions have led experts to warn that Illinois may not produce enough energy to keep up with demand. This panel discussion will dive into Illinois' energy supply and discuss future demand on the grid that could have large implications for Illinois manufacturers. Legislative Update Donovan Griffith, Vice President of Government Affairs, IMA IMA's Vice President of Government Affairs, Donovan Griffith, will provide conference attendees with an update on potential legislation and regulations related to environmental policy that may impact manufacturers in the future. Issues include environmental justice, extended producer responsibility, product bans and more. Conclusion Continental Breakfast & Lunch are included with each registration. |
