9th ISA Fugitive Emissions LDAR Training & Symposium
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
through Thursday, 21 May 2009
Renaissance Austin Hotel At the Arboretum
9721 Arboretum Blvd
Austin, TX 78759, United States
The last day to pre-register online was May 14, 2009.
General Information
Welcome to the 9th Fugitive Emissions LDAR Training & Symposium
The Information You Need from the Experts Who Know
This year's Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Training and Symposium will highlight topics impacting the LDAR community for years to come. With the EPA having now finalized the Alternative Work Practice for Optical Imaging Cameras, there are questions being asked from every angle. At the Symposium, you will hear from the EPA, consultants, and end users on this and other issues of great interest. Consent Decrees are still of high concern, especially as they begin affecting the chemical processing industry. You will also hear fresh perspectives on ways to improve/optimize LDAR programs. With all the changes now taking place, find out how to save your company money and not blow the budget.
ISA's 9th Fugitive Emissions LDAR Symposium is the only place to get the information you need to be successful!
Topics covered include:
Quality Assurance & Quality Control Considerations for LDAR
Consent Decrees for Chemical Plants
Enhancing Your Current LDAR Program. with Optical Imaging; Finding the Missing Piece
2008 Investigations - Overview of Findings
Compliant & Cost Effective Repairs
Next Generation LDAR and How To Get There
Pharmaceuticals and LDAR
Apply the Science of Learning to Decrease Turnover, Reduce Training Expense, and Increase Retention
and more
Speakers and presenters represent a variety of organizations; including government agencies, suppliers, and end-users.
In addition to invaluable sessions and presentations, don't forget to attend the ISA Training Seminar on 19 May:
Title: Surviving an LDAR Audit (SP06PC)
Date: 19 May 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
CEU Credits: .7
Fees: $445 Member; $545 List
Course Description:
This course will help prepare you for the things that auditors look for, and make you better prepared when your audit does happen. It covers what the rules require, how to meet these requirements, and how to minimize or eliminate situations that will have a potential to become issues
Networking Opportunities
Enjoy several networking and social functions including a casual golf scramble and a conference reception sponsored by LDARtools.
Combo Training and Symposium
$940 Member; $1,090 List
To register for the ISA training course, visit the course website:
Title: Surviving an LDAR Audit (SP06PC)
Date: 19 May 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
CEU Credits: .7
Fees: $445 Member; $545 List
Course Description: This course will help prepare you for the things that auditors look for, and make you better prepared when your audit does happen. It covers what the rules require, how to meet these requirements, and how to minimize or eliminate situations that will have a potential to become issues
Event Sponsors:
Schedule
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Event dates: 19-21 May 2009
Tuesday, 19 May
Course title: Surviving an LDAR Audit (SP06PC)
Date: 19 May 2009
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
CEU Credits: .7
Fees: $445 Member; $545 List
Course Description: Everyone has a good LDAR program until audit time. The ultimate test for any LDAR program is passing an audit from the state, federal, corporate, or any third party auditors. Third party auditing is currently being put into effect by some states, and will most likely be required by everyone in the near future.
This course will help prepare you for the things that auditors look for, and make you better prepared when your audit does happen. It covers what the rules require, how to meet these requirements, and how to minimize or eliminate situations that will have a potential to become issues.
Wednesday, 20 May
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Registration
7:55a.m.–8:10 a.m.
Welcome by Rodney Jones, ISA / John Cermenaro, InspectionLogic
8:10 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Keynote by Eddie Lewis, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
“A Legal Perspective on LDAR”
Opening this year’s ISA LDAR Symposium will be Eddie Lewis, a partner with one of the largest law firms in the United States, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP. Mr. Lewis is a chemical engineer who earned his law degree in 1992. He has published numerous articles and was named one of The Best Lawyers in America for Environmental Law. Mr. Lewis will share some important perspectives relating to legal pitfalls and how to avoid them when managing Leak Detection and Repair programs.
8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
Colin Sheffield, Valero
“Slaying the 3 Giants; No Tags, OELs and AVOs”
9:15 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Randy Binegar, Tesoro Refining and Frankie Wood-Black, Trihydro Corp.
“Quality Assurance & Quality Control Considerations for LDAR.”
9:45 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Q&A Session
10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Kevin Bloomer, Westlake Chemical
“Consent Decrees for Chemical Plants…Gathering Clouds”
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Darrel Dolmage, Lyondell Basell
“Enhancing Your Current LDAR Program with Optical Imaging; Finding the Missing Piece”
BONUS TOPIC! TCEQ's Ronnie Kramer will give a short presentation on rulemaking that's in process for Supplemental Leak Detection using IR cameras.
12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Russell Colman, ATMECO ( Australia)
“LDAR in Oz; Heads-up on an AWP Down Under”
2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Kosta Loukeris, US EPA
“2008 Investigations - Overview of Findings (plus AWP Bonus Topic)”
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
David Ranum & Buzz Harris, Sage Environmental “Smart LDAR Compliance Demonstration, Part 2”
3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Q&A Session
3:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Break
4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Q&A Panel Discussion–Regulatory Agencies including NEIC, EPA, TCEQ “Perspectives on LDAR Compliance” Audience participation
Thursday, 21 May
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Registration
7:55 a.m.–8:10 a.m.
Opening Remarks by Kerry Giese, Dow Chemical (Ret.)
Frank Burgard, Hovensa Refinery and Jim Drago, Garlock
“Next Generation LDAR and How To Get There”
9:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.
Q&A Session-Morning Speakers
9:45 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
Catherine Ehlhardt, Eli Lilly & Company
“Pharmaceuticals and LDAR”
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
David Piltz, The Learning Key
"Apply the Science of Learning to Decrease Turnover, Reduce Training Expense, and Increase Retention"
Includes a hands-on activity.
11:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Closing Remarks
11:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Conference Event: ISA Golf Scramble
Agenda is subject to change.
Event Sponsors:
Location
Location and Accommodations
The Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, TX, is situated on 95 acres in picturesque hills of Texas Hill Country yet only minutes away from Downtown.
Rates are $139 per night + tax (single or double occupancy). Book your hotel stay here.
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2008 was a record-breaking year, solidifying ISA’s LDAR Symposium as the place where LDAR professionals come to hone their skills and learn about the latest technologies and products to ensure their company’s compliance. Your participation at this year’s LDAR event will give you access to this select group and will position your company as a leading LDAR solutions provider.
This year's Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) Training and Symposium will highlight topics impacting the LDAR community for years to come. With the EPA having now finalized the Alternative Work Practice for Optical Imaging Cameras, there are questions being asked from every angle. At the Symposium, you will hear from the EPA, consultants, and end users on this and other issues of great interest. Consent Decrees are still of high concern, especially as they begin affecting the chemical processing industry. You will also hear fresh perspectives on ways to improve/optimize LDAR programs. With all the changes now taking place, find out how to save your company money and not blow the budget.
