State Impacts of EPA's Regulatory Train Wreck

Wed, 23 May 2012

Coal Q & A

A Webcast Dialogue on Critical Coal Industry Issues

State Impacts of EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck

Todd Wynn, Energy, Environment & Agriculture Task Force Director
American Legislative Exchange Council
Wednesday, May 23rd ~ 2:30-3:30 pm Eastern

“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun a war on the American standard of living. During the past couple of years, the Agency has undertaken the most expansive regulatory assault in history on the production and distribution of affordable and reliable energy … With 30 major regulations and more than 170 policy rules still being finalized in the next five years, the extent of EPA actions could surpass its entire 40-year history of regulation.”

This excerpt is from the Executive Summary of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) recent report “Economy Derailed: State-by-State Impacts of the EPA Regulatory Train Wreck” ~ www.regulatorytrainwreck.com.

Join us as ALEC’s Todd Wynn provides an overview of the report findings and details tools for opposing EPA efforts. Among the regulations addressed:

• Utility MACT Rule
• Boiler MACT Rule
• Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
• Coal Combustion Residues
• Cooing Water Intake Regulation
• Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation
• Ozone Regulation
• Mining Restrictions & Regulation
• Greenhouse Gas Regulations

Register Today: https://www.etouches.com/40777
There is no charge for members of the
American Coal Council and the American Legislative Exchange Council but pre-registration is required.
Non-members may register for a fee of $50.
Space is limited to the first 50 registrants.
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The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is the nation’s largest nonpartisan, individual membership organization of state legislators, with more than 2,000 members across the nation. ALEC is committed to advancing the Jeffersonian principles of free markets, limited government, federalism and individual liberty.
www.alec.org

The American Coal Council’s Coal Q&A Program provides a forum to address critical issues affecting the U.S. coal industry ~ including coal producers, consumers and transporters. Each program begins with a topic briefing by a leading industry analyst or representative, followed by a Q&A session.
(202) 756-4540 ~ info@americancoalcouncil.org

Coal Leadership Advancement Seminar Series

Tue, 26 Jun 2012

Coal Leadership Advancement Seminar Series

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June 26-28, 2012 ~ The Magnolia Hotel

~ Downtown Denver, Colorado ~

he American Coal Council (ACC) provides industry relevant educational programs to advance the commercial and management capabilities of its member companies. This includes providing high-level strategic issues conferences for senior coal industry executives. The ACC also offers a year-long program for new hires to nurture future coal industry leaders ~ Tomorrows Leadership Council (TLC).

he latest ACC educational initiative is designed to fill the educational gap between new hires and senior executives. The Coal Leadership Advancement Seminar Series (CLASS) is for mid-career coal industry executives, addressing their interest in:

¨ Advancing professional career objectives.

¨ Building and enhancing long-term relationships with industry colleagues.

¨ Obtaining timely, in-depth and analytical industry knowledge and resources.

¨ Learning about the operations of and inter-relationship between various sectors of the coal industry ~ coal supply, coal consumption and coal transportation.

he annual seminar brings together coal suppliers and marketers, utility and industrial coal consumers, rail/barge/port transportation management, and coal support service providers. It provides a series of in-depth training seminar sessions on technical, legal, financial and business administration subjects, as well as timely updates on critical marketplace and public policy issues.

CEU credits are available for attending this program.

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Coal Leadership Advancement Seminar Series

June 26

Coal Industry Tutorials

9 am-Noon Industry Facility Tour (Optional) ~ Xcel Cherokee Plant*

Tour of a utility, technology, transportation or coal industry-related facility.

1:30-5 pm Topical Technical Tutorials (Optional Sessions)

Two concurrent technical tutorials are offered by industry consultants, engineers and vendors on topics of importance to utility and industrial coal consumers, coal suppliers and coal transporters.

Session A. The Soups to Nuts of Power Plant Operations & Management

~ Instructor: Fuel Tech

Session B. The Soups to Nuts of Bulk Material Handling

~ Instructor: TBD

6-7:30 pm Informal Networking Activity ~ Out on the Town @ Coors Field

~ Colorado Rockies vs. Washington Nationals Baseball ~

June 27

CLASS Seminar

8-9:15 am Opening Keynote Session

An Industry Leadership Perspective

A senior level industry executive shares insights on his/her career path, including challenges and lessons learned, along with a perspective on the current state of the industry and outlook for the future.

~ Speaker: TBD

A Macro Issues Perspective

An overview of the major marketplace and public policy issues that have implications for coal suppliers, coal consumers and coal transporters.

~ Janet Gellici, CEO, American Coal Council

9:45 am-12:15 pm Coal Supply Imperatives Session

Industry representatives and experts focus on marketplace, public policy and technical topics of high priority to the supply of coal, providing an in-depth analysis of each issue and how it impacts the production and availability of coal.

Global Market Coal Demand & U.S. Export Prospects

~ Instructor: TBD

Energy Resource Options:

Coal’s Role vis-à-vis Nuclear, Natural Gas & Renewables

~ Instructor: TBD

Mine Safety: Implications for Coal Supply

~ Instructor: TBD

12:30-1:30 pm Networking Luncheon

CLASS participants have an opportunity to meet with fellow program attendees and speakers for informal conversation and to enhance relationships with industry colleagues.

1:45-4:45 pm Coal Consumption Imperatives Session

Industry representatives and experts focus on marketplace, public policy and technical topics of high priority to utility and industrial consumers of coal, providing an in-depth analysis of each issue and how it impacts the use and generation of coal.

Environmental Policy Implications for Coal Generation Operations

~ Instructor: TBD

Renewable Energy Mandates: Impacts on Coal Dispatch

~ Instructor: Stephen Beuning, Director Market Operations, Xcel Energy

Smart Grid Implications for Utility & Industrial Power Demand

~ Instructor: Black & Veatch

5-7 pm CLASS Networking Reception ~ Harry’s Bar at The Magnolia

June 28

CLASS Seminar

7:30-9 am Table Topics Breakfast

CLASS participants have an opportunity to meet with fellow program attendees at topic-designated tables with table topic leaders to guide conversation pertaining to key industry issues.

9:15-11:15 am Coal Transportation Imperatives Session

Industry representatives and experts focus on marketplace and public policy topics of high priority to the transportation of coal, providing an in-depth analysis of each issue and how it impacts the transportation of coal.

Transportation Roundup:

A Detailed Overview of Coal Transportation Advances & Constraints

~ Instructor: TBD

Transportation Infrastructure & Equipment:

Outlook on Rail, Barge & Port Capacity

~ A Panel of Rail, Barge and Port Industry Executives

11:15-11:45 am Issues Focus

This session provides an opportunity for participants to identify challenging issues related to coal supply, consumption and/or transportation which will then be addressed in a small group interactive session at lunch.

11:45 am-1 pm Interactive Issues Luncheon

CLASS participants convene in small groups over lunch to address prospective solutions or outcomes for challenges identified in the “Issues Focus” session.

1:15-2:45 pm Industry Management Imperatives Session

Industry experts focus on topics pertaining to high priority financial, administrative and managerial aspects of the coal industry.

Coal Trading: A 45-Minute Tutorial

~ Instructor: TBD

Coal Industry Advocacy: What’s Being Done to Enhance Coal’s Image

~ Speaker: TBD

2:45-3:15 pm CLASS Seminar Summation

An opportunity to share key takeaways with seminar participants.

3:15 pm CLASS Seminar Adjourns

*Invited/Tentative ~ Speakers & Topics Subject to Change

CEU credits are available for attending this program.

Program Development Group

Erin Barriger, Sr. Manager Revenue Forecasting & Reporting, Peabody Energy

Meghan Court, Generation Projects~ Major Capital Project Mgr, We Energies

Doug Gagnon, Key Account Manager, Fuel Tech*

Dan Hartzell, Manager Coal Fuel Services, Westar Energy

Kirk Landry, Vice President Government Relations, Florida Marine Transporters

Mark Roberts, Manager Fuel Supply Operations, Xcel Energy

Scott Stallard, Vice President Asset Management Services, Black & Veatch*

Scott Walters, Director-Utility North, CSX Transportation

*ACC Board Members

Information

Janet Gellici, Chief Executive Officer & Jason Hayes, Communications Director

American Coal Council

1101 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 600 ~ Washington, DC 20004

202-756-4540 ~ info@americancoalcouncil.org

Coal Market Strategies Conference

Mon, 20 Aug 2012

Coal Trading Conference

Mon, 03 Dec 2012