Sidley Environmental, Health, and Safety Brief

Fireside Chat With White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory
2024-05-22 | Sidley Washington, D.C., 1501 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C., 20005, United States
Please join Sidley and the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for a conversation with White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory, moderated by Nicole E. Noëlliste, Sidley Senior Managing Associate and Programs Vice-Chair of ABA SEER Air Quality Committee, with introductions by Garrett Kral, Co-Chair of ABA SEER Air Quality Committee.

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Brenda Mallory
Serving as the 12th Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Chair Mallory advises the President on environmental and natural resources policies. She has decades of experience in both the private and public sector, including nearly 20 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CEQ, serving in a number of senior roles, including General Counsel. Chair Mallory graduated from Yale College with a double major in history and sociology, and Columbia Law School as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

Sidley Partner Justin Savage to Speak at the AFPM National Occupational & Process Safety Conference & Exhibition
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-16
Sidley partner and Environmental practice co-leader Justin Savage will serve as a presenter during the upcoming AFPM (American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers) National Occupational & Process Safety Conference & Exhibition taking place May 14 – May 16, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. The conference is one of the industry’s most significant events for safety professionals in the refining and petrochemical industries, bringing together engineers, managers, and corporate safely professionals.
More information here.
Justin’s presentation, titled “Changes to EPA’s Risk Management Program,” will discuss the implications of the 2024 Risk Management Program (RMP) Final Rule, including key provisions, as well as the implementation of Safer Technologies Alternatives Analysis (STAA), board-level reporting to the audit committee of third-party audits, and other regulatory amendments.

2023 Battery Summit: Power Up and Take Charge
2023-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sidley Washington, D.C., 1501 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C., 20005, United States
Join us for Sidley’s 2023 Battery Summit, where we will provide the essentials for navigating the fast-changing battery industry and supply chain in the context of the electric vehicle market. The event will consist of three sessions. Exponent will present Battery School 101 to provide a practical foundation in batteries. Deloitte will present an Inflation Reduction Act session, covering essential tax and policy considerations for the nascent industry. Sidley lawyers will present a Legal and Policy Roundtable covering current legislative and regulatory developments. This hybrid event will be hosted in Sidley’s D.C. office, and participants are invited to join one or more sessions either in-person or virtually.

This program builds on Sidley’s acclaimed inaugural Battery School, wherein Sidley explored what the future holds for the electric vehicles; review the highlights here. Join Sidley throughout the year for more events in our Battery and Critical Mineral Series with industry and government leaders. The future is powered by batteries, and this series prepares executives, investors, and lawyers to take advantage of it.
AGENDA
Battery School 101 with Exponent: 2:00 p.m. ET
Inflation Reduction Act with Deloitte: 3:00 p.m. ET
Legal and Policy Roundtable with Sidley: 4:00 p.m. ET
Networking Reception: 5:00 p.m. ET
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In-Person Program with Option to Attend Virtually
For questions or more information, please contact dcevents@sidley.com.
SPEAKERS
SIDLEY
Samuel B. Boxerman, Partner
Nicolas J.S. Lockhart, Partner
Ted Murphy, Partner
Justin A. Savage, Partner
Brittany A. Bolen, Counsel
Marshall R. Morales (Moderator), Senior Managing Associate
DELOITTE
Gary Hecimovich, Partner
Ryan Meyers, Tax Managing Director
EXPONENT
Steve Murray, Group Vice President and Principal Engineer, Data Sciences
Sergio Mendoza, Senior Manager, Data Sciences

Navigating Environmental, Regulatory, and Business Risks on Both Sides of the U.S.-Canadian Border
2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Join Sidley and Miller Thomson LLP for an in-depth discussion on how to approach environmental regulatory and business risks in both the U.S. and Canada.

A variety of topics will be discussed including:

Emerging trends in the U.S. and in Canada affecting cross-border business
Regulatory liability in the U.S. and in Canada
What new rules are in place with new government administrations on both sides of the border
Key strategies to address past or current regulatory non-compliance

Webinar Speakers

Tamara Farber, Partner, Miller Thomson (Moderator)
Andrew Stewart, Partner, Sidley
Marshall Morales, Senior Managing Associate, Sidley
Bryan J. Buttigieg, Partner, Miller Thomson
Sarah D. Hansen, Partner, Miller Thomson

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Inflation Reduction Act Roundtable: Behind the Scenes and Energy Industry Insights
2022-08-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
On Friday, August 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. The IRA has been heralded by some as “game changer” climate legislation, and will have sweeping implications for the energy industry. Sidley Energy and Environmental, Tax, Regulatory, and Policy professionals hosted a roundtable discussion to unpack the legislation and its impacts with special guest C.J. Osman, a Professional Staff Member for Chairman Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources. This webinar focused on the legislation’s changes and expected impact on the renewable energy and fossil fuels industries and projects and permitting infrastructure, with an emphasis on hydrogen and carbon capture investments.
View the top takeaways from the discussion here.
SPEAKERS
Christopher Osman
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources
Emily P. Mallen
Partner, Sidley
Hagai Zaifman
Partner, Sidley
Brittany A. Bolen
Senior Policy Advisor, Sidley

Please note that this program was strictly off the record and comments were not for attribution or dissemination. CLE credit is not available.
For more information or questions about this webinar, please contact dcevents@sidley.com.

Oil and Gas Securitizations: A New Financing Tool in the Upstream Toolbox
2021-09-16
WEBINAR
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
Thursday, September 16, 2021
As the upstream oil and gas industry continues to evolve, an opportunistic strategy that has been utilized in other industries has emerged as a realistic financing option for some producers. Upstream companies looking for a monetization event for capital-raising or capital-returning purposes, or as an alternative to or a means of financing M&A, should evaluate whether the securitization of producing properties is an option that works for their business. Leading securitization and energy lawyers from Sidley will share their insights on this timely topic, including:

A typical oil and gas securitization structure
Who should consider this structure
What type of assets are the best candidates for this approach
Why is this structure gaining traction
Other practical considerations

SIDLEY SPEAKERS
Moderator: Jim Rice, Partner, Energy M&A (Houston)
Daniel Allison, Partner, Energy Finance (Houston)
Tracey Nicastro, Partner, Securitization (Chicago)
Marc Rose, Partner, Energy M&A (Dallas
This program is the next in the Sidley webinar series examining timely energy topics in today’s environment. If you missed any of these or our other previous programs, you can view on-demand recordings here.
For questions or more information, please contact hnevents@sidley.com.

Roundtable of Senior Officials Discuss Balancing the Federal and State Roles to Address Climate Change
2021-09-14
WEBINAR
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3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Join this discussion among current and former senior-level federal and state officials to gain unparalleled insights on the balance of federal and state efforts to address climate change. The Biden administration has launched a whole-of-government approach to addressing climate change and committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50-52% by 2030. At the same time, states have taken various climate actions, potentially serving as a model for the federal government. This webinar will provide an overview of current federal efforts, the scope of state actions, and the dynamics between these co-regulators in the U.S. climate arena. Join this discussion among current and former senior-level federal and state officials to gain unparalleled insights on the balance of federal and state efforts to address climate change.
Speakers:
Patrick McDonnell
Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Rajinder Sahota
Deputy Executive Officer, Climate Change & Research California Air Resources Board
Jahi Wise
Senior Advisor for Climate Policy and Finance, The White House
Maureen Gorsen
Partner, Sidley
Brittany Bolen
Senior Policy Analyst, Sidley

How the Green Wave Is Set to Reshape Chemical and Consumer Product Regulations Globally
2021-06-08
WEBINAR
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10:00 a.m. ET | 3:00 p.m. BST | 4:00 p.m. CET
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
A Green Wave of environmental protection and sustainability is sweeping across the globe — powering new regulatory requirements driven by ethical consumer demands. How can manufacturers respond to this sea change, and what is on the horizon beyond 2021?
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Join us for a panel discussion on the new standards and requirements in which we will consider:

How have the policy changes affected the industry’s approach to formulation, packaging, and information?
What does the Green Wave mean for Europe, the UK, and the U.S. industries?
What can the market expect from the new U.S. administration?
What competitive pressure is Europe and the UK likely to see from the U.S. in 2021 and beyond?

SPEAKERS
Jonathan Crozier, Senior Manager Chemicals Policy & Environment Policy, BASF
Dr. Emma Meredith, Director-General, UK Cosmetic Toiletry & Perfumery Association
David Spangler, Senior Vice President, Legal, Government Affairs & Policy, U.S. Consumer Healthcare Products Association
Emma Trogen, Deputy Director General, Cosmetics Europe
Brittany Bolen, Senior Policy Advisor, Sidley, and Former Head of EPA’s Office of Policy
Andrew Stewart, Partner, Sidley
Helen Middleton, Counsel, Sidley
Josefine Sommer, Senior Associate, Sidley
This webinar is aimed at in-house legal professionals in the cosmetics, chemicals, and consumer products industries.
We welcome questions on the agenda topics in advance. If you have questions for any of our guest speakers, kindly submit them through the RSVP form when you register.

This event is part of a webinar series. Please click here for more information.
For more information, or if there are topics you would like to hear more about, please contact brevents@sidley.com.

Cybersecurity Regulations for the Energy Industry
2021-05-26
WEBINAR
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. EST | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. CST | 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. PST
The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack shone a spotlight on the importance and potential vulnerabilities of U.S. critical energy infrastructure. Join our panel of energy industry and cybersecurity thought leaders for a discussion of the threats targeting the industry today, the state of the law when it comes to safeguarding against cyberattacks, and what to expect from Congress and the Administration as calls for increased regulation intensify.
SPEAKERS
Ronald Keen, Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Joel Max, Intelligence Analyst, Energy Sector and ICS/SCADA Lead, The FBI Cyber Division
Colleen Brown, Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, Sidley
Emily Mallen, Partner, Energy Practice, Sidley
Lorrie Marcil, Partner, Energy Practice, Sidley
Sujit Raman, Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice, Sidley
Additonal speakers to be announced.
For question regarding this program, please contact nyevents@sidley.com.

WITA Webinar: How Carbon Border Adjustment Measures Fit in the Trade (and Environmental) Tool Box
2021-05-12
Please join WITA in their Trade & Environment Series by looking at how carbon border adjustment measures (CBAM) fit in the context of national and multilateral efforts to reduce carbon’s impact on climate change.
This event is free to attend thanks to the support of Series Sponsors, ISRI and Silverado Policy Accelerator.
Register here via Zoom.

Event to be held virtually on Zoom
WITA Webinar Featuring:
Dave Banks, Fellow at Bipartisan Policy Center, Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council
Andrew Shoyer, Partner and Co-Lead, Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy, Sidley
Madelaine Tuininga, European Commission, DG Trade Head of Unit for Sustainable Development and the European Green Deal
Moderator: Samantha Gross, Director, Energy Security and Climate Initiative, Brookings
Additional Speakers TBA

U.S. Is In, Emissions Are Out – Unpacking U.S. Climate Targets and the Paris Agreement After the White House Climate Summit
2021-04-27
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The U.S. is back in the Paris Climate Agreement and set to unveil a new “nationally determined contribution” (NDC) of emission reduction targets ahead of an April 22 White House Leaders Summit on Climate. President Biden scheduled the Summit to renew the U.S. role as a global leader on climate and prompt other world leaders to take more aggressive climate action. The NDC and any additional climate commitments coming out of the Summit are expected to provide a foundation for the administration’s climate regulatory agenda. Members of Sidley’s Climate Group will provide an overview of the Summit, a comprehensive breakdown of the NDC, and thoughtful analysis of how it may drive the administration’s “whole-of-government” approach to climate. The panel will also discuss what role, if any, Congress will play and potential implications for private-sector climate initiatives, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), among other areas.
PANELISTS
Samuel B. Boxerman, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP
Heather M. Palmer, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP
Brittany A. Bolen, Senior Policy Advisor, Sidley Austin LLP
MODERATOR
Timothy K. Webster, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Mobile Source Enforcement Update
2021-04-27
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Join enforcement thought leaders from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board, and Georgetown University Law Center to discuss the latest on emissions enforcement targeting the transportation and mobility sectors, including the recent policies, cases, and other developments.
MODERATOR
Justin Savage, Global Co-Leader, Environmental Group, Sidley Austin LLP
PANELISTS
Evan Belser, Deputy Director, Air Enforcement Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Todd Sax, Division Chief, Enforcement Division, California Air Resources Board
Sara Colangelo, Director, Environmental Law and Policy Program and Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center

For questions or more information, please contact hnevents@sidley.com.
This event is sponsored by Sidley Austin LLP, the D.C. Bar, and the Environmental Law Institute.

How to Protect Employees and Manage Business Risk During COVID-19
2021-02-18
Employers seeking to return workers safely must contend with a rapidly expanding marketplace of pesticide products advertised to fight SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19. Some of these products violate federal and state pesticide law and subject businesses to regulatory risk given intense scrutiny at federal and state levels. Use of products to treat workplaces against COVID-19 also carries employment law and litigation risk. Sidley lawyers will break down legal systems governing use of products to treat workspaces, offering practice guidance on deploying products to protect workers from COVID-19 and effectively manage these business risks.

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT
SPEAKERS
Andrew R. Stewart, Partner
Patrick S. Casey, Senior Counsel
Joseph T. Zaleski, Associate
For more information or questions, please contact dcevents@sidley.com.

EPA Enforcement Priorities in U.S. Pesticide Law
2020-09-22
An ELI & Sidley Austin LLP Co-Sponsored Webinar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has long governed federal pesticide law under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). FIFRA has a broad reach, overseeing conventional insecticides, but also plant growth regulators, antimicrobial surface disinfectants, pesticide “devices” like germicidal ultraviolet light systems or ozone generators, and more. Currently, EPA has continued to stress FIFRA as a leading priority area in national enforcement guidance.
Under FIFRA, EPA has specific authority to regulate products meant to provide surface disinfection from bacteria, microbes, and viruses. Indeed, products making claims to mitigate SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, have fallen under intense scrutiny from EPA recently. Meanwhile, the focus on FIFRA compliance issues is increasingly intersecting with EPA’s growing scrutiny of imports to the U.S. Import reviews target traditional pesticide products, and now also center on nontraditional items such as UV lights and air purifiers.
Given these trends, questions are arising over EPA’s enforcement priorities in U.S. pesticide law. What are EPA’s strategies for enforcing federal pesticide law? What new or unexpected directions is the agency focusing on, especially in regards to compliance of nontraditional products, including those created in response to COVID-19? Expert panelists will address these questions, provide practical guidance on compliance with FIFRA, and explore FIFRA enforcement priorities.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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This event is free and open to the public but you must register by September 18, 2020.

Panelists:

Andrew R. Stewart, Counsel, Sidley Austin LLP, Moderator
Michael Bellot, Associate Division Director, Waste and Chemical Enforcement Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Carrie L. Daniels, Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent
Royan Teter, Supervisory Life Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Joseph T. Zaleski, Associate, Sidley Austin LLP

Navigating the “E” in ESG: Perspectives From Industry Leaders
2020-07-30
Companies are increasingly focusing on the “E” of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues to identify paths for addressing climate change risks and sustainability as part of their business models. Pressure from a wide array of stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, governmental entities, and the communities in which they operate, are driving companies to develop ESG strategies and set goals for reducing the environmental impacts of their operations and the products they produce. Join Sidley in a conversation with two industry leaders in the ESG space, Cummins Inc. and Ecolab Inc., as they share practical insights on successes and best practices in creating and implementing an ESG strategy and setting environmental goals.
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
MODERATOR
Samina M. Bharmal, Associate, Sidley
PANELISTS
Traci Kraus, Director, Government Relations, Cummins Inc.
Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Ecolab Inc.
Heather M. Palmer, Partner, Sidley

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PFAS and the Toxics Release Inventory – New Reporting Obligations from the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020
2020-06-09
As of January 1, 2020, companies have new obligations to report releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) based on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Reporting Year 2020. The NDAA added reporting obligations for 172 individual PFAS chemicals. This potentially impacts any company using any of these PFAS chemicals in their processes, including use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam for training and/or actual fire suppression. This webinar will address this change and also review recent updates to the general regulatory landscape for PFAS issues and practice pointers for TRI enforcement and voluntary disclosures to reduce liability.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT | 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET

SPEAKERS
Andrew Stewart, Counsel, Environmental, Sidley
Marshall Morales, Associate, Environmental, Sidley
Melissa Hart, Senior Client Services Manager & Market Director, TRC
Kenneth Siet, Vice President, TRC
For more information or questions, please contact dcevents@sidley.com.

2019 Cross-Border Energy Update: U.S., Canada and Mexico
2019-06-13 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX, 77056, United States
Join representatives from three countries for a discussion of issues currently impacting energy trade among the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Led by representatives of BLG (Canada), Creel (Mexico) and Sidley (U.S.), this half-day program will explore:

The prospects for eliminating transportation bottlenecks from Canada to the U.S., including Keystone XL and Enbridge Line 3
The future of gas transportation to Mexico in light of delays in cross-border pipelines and the change in government in Mexico
Key issues in cross-border oil and gas sales, including re-export of US-origin gas as LNG
The current and likely future impact of trade actions by each of the three governments, including the uncertain future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and impacts of steel tariffs

With the value of energy trade between the U.S. and its North American neighbors exceeding US$125 billion in 2017 and continued optimism for growth opportunities through 2019, our panelists will discuss the critical issues and offer perspectives for all participants in the North American market.
FEATURED SPEAKERS

David F. Asmus, Partner, Sidley
Kenneth W. Irvin, Partner, Sidley
Andrew Shoyer, Partner, Sidley

CLE credit is pending for this program.
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Program / Breakfast will be served
To register, or for more information, please contact hnevents@sidley.com.

2019 Spring Energy & Commodities Conference
2019-04-25 11:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Sidley Washington, D.C., 1501 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C., 20005, United States
Government shut-down, climate change, inverse condemnation, energy & commodity regulation and enforcement – 2019 looks to be a pretty tumultuous year with lots of change.
Please join us for an in-depth discussion on evolving regulatory, transactional and business issues facing U.S. and international energy and commodities market participants.
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Dan Berkovitz, Commissioner, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Sean Collins, Director, Division of Analytics and Surveillance Office of Enforcement, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Dave Dardis, Senior Vice President, Exelon Corporation and General Counsel, Constellation
Vincent Duane, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Law, Compliance & External Relations, PJM Interconnection
Mustafa Ostrander, Vice President, Commercial, Rockies Express Pipeline and Cheyenne Connector, Tallgrass Energy
Abe Silverman, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Group and Deputy General Counsel, NRG Energy
Ed Zabrocki, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
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AGENDA
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration / Lunch & Keynote
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Program
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception

Free Trade Under Fire - How might U.S. trade policy change under a new administration?
2016-07-14
Candidates on both sides of the U.S. political aisle have signaled a new direction for U.S. trade policy. The UK vote to leave the European Union will fuel the debate. Possibilities include increased tariffs on specific trading partners, and greater restrictions on movements of goods, services, capital and people. Such developments promise to significantly alter the legal and regulatory landscape, providing companies trading goods and services internationally with a host of opportunities and challenges.
View the presentation below.
Topics include:

To what extent can the U.S. pursue trade-restricting policies consistent with its requirements of existing treaties, including the World Trade Organization (WTO) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
What constraints do existing treaties impose on U.S. options?
What legislative steps would the U.S. need to pursue to change current policy?
What are the implications for the recently concluded Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership still under negotiation?

Sidley Speakers:

Scott D. Andersen
Partner, Geneva
International Trade
Glenn L. Pinkerton
Partner, Houston
Energy
Iain Sandford
Partner, Geneva
International Trade
Andrew W. Shoyer
Partner, Washington, D.C.
International Trade

For more information or questions, please contact us at sidleybrussels@sidley.com.
