Envirnment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section

Chair
Ann Clarke
PO Box 126
Moffett Field, CA 94035;
650)604-2350
ann.clarke@nasa.gov

Deputy Chair
Vacant

Treasurer
John G. Nelson
Law Office of John G. Nelson
Denver, Colo.
(720) 359-1615
nelsonlawoffice@aol.com

Immediate Past Chair
Doreen S. Feldman
Falls Church, Va.
(703) 941-1318
feldmand@gao.gov

Natural Resources Law Committee Coordinator
Vacant

Environmental Law Committee Coordinator
Brian Collins
Haynes & Boone, LLP
901 Main St Ste 3000
Dallas, TX 75202

Energy Law Coordinator Coordinator
Sheila S. Hollis
Duane Morris, LLP
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 776-7810
sshollis@duanemorris.com

Legislation and Congressional Relations Committee Chair
Warren Burke
Office of the Legislative Counsel
136 Cannon House Office Building
phone: (202) 225-6060
Warren.Burke@mail.house.gov

Newsletter Editor
Ms. Carolina Jordan Garcia Esq.
Landron Vera LLP
Centro Internacional de Mercadeo Torre 1 (O)
Carr 28, Calle Los Canos Ste 203
Guaynabo, PR 00968-8048

CLE Committee Chair
Kenneth Gelburd
Assistant Regional Counsel
PA Dept of Environmental Protection
2 East Main St (O)
Norristown, PA 19401

Membership Chair
Vacant

Awards Committee Chair
Vacant

Executive Agency Relations Committee Chair
Vacant

Publications and Public Affairs Committee Chair
Vacant

Board Members
Robert B. Casarona
John K. Harms
James D. Linxwiler
Steven R. Miller
Luis M. Nido

Webmaster (acting)
Ann Clarke
PO Box 126
Moffett Field, CA 94035;
650)604-2350
ann.clarke@nasa.gov
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Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Web page of the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Law Section of the Federal Bar Association. The section hopes, through this Web page, to keep our members, and potential members, informed of the activities of the section. If anyone has any suggestions for improvements to this page or other comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

I am pleased to report that the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Law Section is fiscally sound, and its membership is among the highest in the FBA. The governing board has worked hard over the past couple of years to increase the service provided to its membership including providing quality CLE programs at low cost, an agency counsel speaker series, and, more recently, a full day program in Washington, D.C. on environmental conflict resolution with the ADR Section. For FY 2005-2006, our plan is to increase the communication with our membership by regular publication of the section’s award winning newsletter, Pursuits. We will also be actively exploring partnering with local chapters and other sections to present quality labor and employment law CLE programs.

I encourage all environment, energy, and natural resource law practitioners to become active members of our section, and hope that any member with an interest in section leadership — either service on a standing or special committee or in helping with section activities — will contact one of the officers listed on this Web page. The section will continue to diligently work to improve the section, its programs, and its services. I welcome all of your suggestions, comments, and of course, look forward to your help.

Ann Clarke
Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section Chair

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Calendar of Events

September 6, 2007
FBA National Convention—Atlanta, GA
"Using an Environmental Conflict Resolution Specialist"
Sponsored by the FBA Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Law Section
Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
CLE: 1.5 hours general CLE credit
Panelists: Cherie P. Shanteau, senior mediator/ senior program manager, U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution; Lawrence Roberts, Patton Boggs; Rachel Deming, Scarola Ellis LLP;
Moderator: Warren Burke, Office of Legislative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives

This session will provide an overview of environmental conflict resolution (ECR) processes, the phases of ECR, the mechanics of when and how to use an ECR specialist, and case examples in conflicts involving natural resources damages, tort/personal injury claims, and permitting disputes. The session will include special topics in environmental justice and the role of tribal governments as trustees in specific situations.

Registration: Register online on the FBA Annual Meeting and Convention registration form.

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Past Events

May 2, 2006
Luncheon Seminar
Co-sponsored by the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section and the Capitol Hill and D.C. Chapters
Featuring: Lois J. Schiffer, general counsel, National Capital Planning Commission; and former assistant attorney general, Environmental and Natural Resources Division, Department of Justice
Time: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Location: Federal Judicial Center (East Side), Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, 1st St. and Mass. Ave., NE, First Floor, Washington, D.C.
Cost: $15 FBA members (Lunch provided); $25 Nonmembers (Lunch provided); $5 No lunch provided
Registration: Flyer with registration form: Download pdf | word version. For more information contact Ann Clarke, (202) 285-2150. Register by April 27.

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Section News

EENR Pursuits Newsletter
Spring 2005 Issue

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