The
11th Annual State Onsite Regulators and Captains of Industry
Conference
June 22-24, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Conference Agenda Coming Soon!
See our Registration Page for information about how you can join us in Atlanta.
Captains
The National Environmental Services Center (NESC) at West Virginia University is once again hosting the 2009 State Onsite Regulators Alliance and Captains of Industry (SORA/COI©) Conference. Since 1998, through the generosity of West Virginia University, the Captains of Industry and our association and federal government partners, NESC has been able to cover all annual conference costs including stipends for regulatory officials who might normally be unable to attend due to budgetary restrictions.
The cost of holding a national conference is considerable. However, the unique opportunity provided by the conference for State, Territorial, and Tribal Regulators to meet, exchange experiences and discuss technology with each other, manufacturers and service providers is not easily measured in dollars and cents. NESC is aware that the many benefits of the information and experience gained by conference participants are implemented where they are most needed … at the state, tribal and local levels.
Your support this year will play a vital role in the continuation of the SORA/COI© Conference. To help cover expenses, a $750 registration fee will be used primarily to provide travel stipends for the regulatory representatives. As a sponsor or Captain of Industry your registration will provide exclusive time with the regulators outside of NEHA conference activities and enable your participation in the full SORA/COI© Conference agenda. For those able to extend sponsorships beyond the $750 registration, your contribution will support additional conference activities with appropriate recognition to your organization as a sponsor.
At this pivotal time in our nation’s history, the 2009 SORA/COI© Conference is a timely opportunity to bring together State, Territorial, and Tribal Regulatory Managers and Industry Captions to interact face-to-face about issues that will shape the future. We at NESC, along with our partners appreciate any support you can provide during these challenging economic times. For more information please see our Registration Page.
Regulators
There are no fees for state-level regulatory officials to attend this conference, however, a Registration Form must be filled out and submitted prior to the conference to reserve seating. Stipends are available for those who qualify. For more information please see our Registration Page. Lodging
The 2009 conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia. For more information please see our Lodging Page.
Conference Contacts
General Information (Regulators/Hospitality)
Sandy Miller: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5536
sandra.miller@mail.wvu.edu Sponsorship Information
Jennifer Hause: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5564
jhause@wvu.edu
or
Robin Anderson: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5562
Robin.Anderson@mail.wvu.edu
About the NESC
The National Environmental Services Center- collaborates with a variety of academic,government and private sector partners on drinking water,wastewater and the environment to assist small and rural communities improve water infrastructure and services and ultimately overall community health, quality of life and resilience.
The thirty year old Center, through its National Drinking Water and Small Flows Clearinghouses, is a recognized resource to the water and environmental sectors providing publications, web based information,expert technical assistance, and educational product research,development,production and distribution services.
It is the administrative support for the State Onsite Regulators Alliance (SORA), signatory to the EPA Partners for Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU and a member of the national Source Water Collaborative.
About the NRCCE
The National Research Center for Coal & Energy (NRCCE) is a research center and information clearinghouse dedicated to securing our nation's energy needs, protecting our environment and promoting our economic development.
Both the NESC and the NRCCE are located at one of our nation's leading, land-grant institutions of higher education — West Virginia University.
Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Conference Agenda Coming Soon!
The National Environmental Services Center (NESC) and
the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) are delighted to
announce that the annual State Onsite Regulators Alliance/Captains of
Industry (SORA/COI©) conference will be held during NEHA’s 73rd Annual
Educational Conference and Exhibition, June 22ndst – 24th in Atlanta,
Georgia.
This year will mark the 11th annual gathering of state, tribal, and U.S. territorial officials charged with regulating onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment. The conference provides an opportunity to enhance interdisciplinary dialogue and advance scientific knowledge and research about wastewater issues affecting public health, as well as to promote the decentralized wastewater industry’s role in a viable and sustainable wastewater infrastructure.
The SORA/COI© Conference serves as a mechanism to enhance interdisciplinary dialogue and advance knowledge of those responsible for applying quality research into engineering issues affecting public health and promoting the decentralized wastewater industry as a viable option for water infrastructure.
Why should you attend?
Because you will have the opportunity to:
This year will mark the 11th annual gathering of state, tribal, and U.S. territorial officials charged with regulating onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment. The conference provides an opportunity to enhance interdisciplinary dialogue and advance scientific knowledge and research about wastewater issues affecting public health, as well as to promote the decentralized wastewater industry’s role in a viable and sustainable wastewater infrastructure.
The SORA/COI© Conference serves as a mechanism to enhance interdisciplinary dialogue and advance knowledge of those responsible for applying quality research into engineering issues affecting public health and promoting the decentralized wastewater industry as a viable option for water infrastructure.
- Meet with regulatory officials and from all across the country.
- Use your time to engage in meaningful networking opportunities with state, regional, and federal decision-makers.
- Keep up-to-date on the latest decentralized technologies; examine various solutions that decentralized systems offer; discuss the integration of water and wastewater programs; and learn about the latest developments in research, performance, and management.
See our Registration Page for information about how you can join us in Atlanta.
CaptainsThe National Environmental Services Center (NESC) at West Virginia University is once again hosting the 2009 State Onsite Regulators Alliance and Captains of Industry (SORA/COI©) Conference. Since 1998, through the generosity of West Virginia University, the Captains of Industry and our association and federal government partners, NESC has been able to cover all annual conference costs including stipends for regulatory officials who might normally be unable to attend due to budgetary restrictions.
The cost of holding a national conference is considerable. However, the unique opportunity provided by the conference for State, Territorial, and Tribal Regulators to meet, exchange experiences and discuss technology with each other, manufacturers and service providers is not easily measured in dollars and cents. NESC is aware that the many benefits of the information and experience gained by conference participants are implemented where they are most needed … at the state, tribal and local levels.
Your support this year will play a vital role in the continuation of the SORA/COI© Conference. To help cover expenses, a $750 registration fee will be used primarily to provide travel stipends for the regulatory representatives. As a sponsor or Captain of Industry your registration will provide exclusive time with the regulators outside of NEHA conference activities and enable your participation in the full SORA/COI© Conference agenda. For those able to extend sponsorships beyond the $750 registration, your contribution will support additional conference activities with appropriate recognition to your organization as a sponsor.
At this pivotal time in our nation’s history, the 2009 SORA/COI© Conference is a timely opportunity to bring together State, Territorial, and Tribal Regulatory Managers and Industry Captions to interact face-to-face about issues that will shape the future. We at NESC, along with our partners appreciate any support you can provide during these challenging economic times. For more information please see our Registration Page.
RegulatorsThere are no fees for state-level regulatory officials to attend this conference, however, a Registration Form must be filled out and submitted prior to the conference to reserve seating. Stipends are available for those who qualify. For more information please see our Registration Page. Lodging
The 2009 conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia. For more information please see our Lodging Page.
Conference Contacts
General Information (Regulators/Hospitality)
Sandy Miller: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5536
sandra.miller@mail.wvu.edu Sponsorship Information
Jennifer Hause: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5564
jhause@wvu.edu
or
Robin Anderson: 1-800-624-8301 ext. 5562
Robin.Anderson@mail.wvu.edu
About the NESC
The National Environmental Services Center- collaborates with a variety of academic,government and private sector partners on drinking water,wastewater and the environment to assist small and rural communities improve water infrastructure and services and ultimately overall community health, quality of life and resilience.
The thirty year old Center, through its National Drinking Water and Small Flows Clearinghouses, is a recognized resource to the water and environmental sectors providing publications, web based information,expert technical assistance, and educational product research,development,production and distribution services.
It is the administrative support for the State Onsite Regulators Alliance (SORA), signatory to the EPA Partners for Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU and a member of the national Source Water Collaborative.
About the NRCCE
The National Research Center for Coal & Energy (NRCCE) is a research center and information clearinghouse dedicated to securing our nation's energy needs, protecting our environment and promoting our economic development.
Both the NESC and the NRCCE are located at one of our nation's leading, land-grant institutions of higher education — West Virginia University.
