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January 30, 2025

The annual Environmental Compliance Conference is targeted toward professionals who manage the environmental and safety compliance matters for their organization, with focus on regulations and how to ensure compliance. The basis of an effective Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) program remains the strength of its management system and how thoroughly it is integrated into business practices.

Join the NC Chamber, industry experts, and NCDEQ officials for a deep-dive exploration of pressing regulatory issues, legislation, and policy decisions currently impacting the air, water, waste, and natural resource arenas. This event connects attendees with policy makers to build their network of resources.

 

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Agenda

Thursday, January 30
8:00 amRegistration and Networking
8:30 amWelcome Remarks

Sean Sullivan, Partner, Williams Mullen

8:40 amOpening Keynote Address

Secretary D. Reid Wilson, NC Department of Environmental Quality

9:00 amConversation with NC DEQ Assistant Secretary
  • Sushma Masemore, Deputy Secretary for Environment, NC Department of Environmental Quality
  • Moderator: Sean Sullivan, Partner, Williams Mullen
9:45 amNetworking Break
10:15 amFederal and State Update

Chuck Chaitovitz, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

11:00 amThe State of Air: NC DEQ Division Director Discussion
  • Taylor Hartsfield, Deputy Director, NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality
  • Moderator: Moderator: Jessie King, Partner, Williams Mullen
11:45 amLunch
12:45 pmThe State of Water: NC DEQ Division Director Discussion
1:30 pmThe State of Waste Management: NC DEQ Division Director Discussion
  • Michael Scott, Director, NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management
  • Moderator: Kaitlyn Rhonehouse, Senior Principal Engineer, Geosyntec
2:15 pmClosing Remarks