AEP 2004 Conference - Los Angeles, CA

Conference Home | Conference Brochure |  Hotel | Call for Presenters |  Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities | Awards Program | Conference Committee Call for Conference Presenters Download Call for Presentations: Word | PDF The Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) is pleased to announce that proposals are now being accepted for presentations for the 2004 AEP State Conference in Los Angeles on April 15-19, 2004. All AEP members are encouraged to participate. Conference presentations will be divided into three tracks: Environmental Planning Environmental Resources Environmental Analysis Interested AEP members are encouraged to submit a speaker application. Complete information is provided with the Call for Presentations which can be downloaded at www.califaep.org. Complete applications (digital only: e-mail, Word, Wordperfect) should be submitted to Martha Salot Download Call for Presentations: Word | PDF The sessions listed below will fall within these tracks.  Please review the session descriptions as you complete the Speaker Submission Form. Session A     CEQA: Past, Present and Future How has CEQA changed and evolved over the years due to the impact of legislative actions, judicial decisions and time? What is the status of the CEQA Guidelines under the new administration? Session B     Infrastructure Are new developments along existing and new transit corridors meeting the needs for housing? How will aging infrastructure be able to handle the energy, transportation and water supply needs of an expanding urban population? How does the State fiscal crisis affect infrastructure funding? Session C     Sustainable Development Planning a sustainable project that is financially feasible and environmentally successful is difficult in itself. Adding redevelopment, Brownfields or urban infill to the mix adds to this challenge. Session D     School Siting Evaluation of existing and new sites in California that require PEAs and CEQA - Success, failure and lessons learned working with communities, school districts, DTSC and other regulatory agencies. Session E     Sustainability Negotiating a successful development while balancing the impact on sensitive plants and wildlife including listed threatened and endangered species, planning adequate watershed, and recognizing and honoring Native American homeland. Session F     Social Economics NIMBY-ISM and Environmental Justice:  Why are local governments and regulatory agencies supporting and attempting to mandate Inclusionary Zones and Community Impact Reports as part of new developments and projects which may subject developers to unreasonable demand by special interest groups. Download Call for Presentations: Word | PDF  Please submit your Speaker Application form via e-mail, as well as your questions, to: Martha Salot CTL Environmental Services Tel: (310) 530-5006 msalot@ctles.com