CALLING ALL Environmental Managers, Health & Safety and Environmental Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Air Quality Engineers, BWON Coordinators, LDAR Coordinators, Tank Inspection Personnel, and Tank Environmental Specialists.

about

what is the
LBT conference?

The LDAR/BWON/Tanks (LBT) conference is about sharing knowledge, building camaraderie, and furthering our growth as an industry.

The 2nd Annual LBT will be held at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol in Austin, TX on February 21-22, 2012.

This event is being put together for you—leaders and specialists in the LDAR, BWON, and Tanks segments—to share best practices and learn key ideas on regulatory issues.

On the first day, training sessions will be provided.

On the second day, presentations will be made on key issues that will affect our industry in the coming months and years.

2012 Flares LBT Conference

This year, flares and flaring is top-of-mind

 in our industry, and we're adding that in

  to the line-up. LBT aims to give you the

   most useful and timely

    information, even beyond the

    LDAR/BWON/Tanks format of the

    conference. We will have

   changing topics each year, in

  response to industry need. For 2012,

 flares rank high on the EPA's list and

we have information you need.

Costs for the LBT conference are incurred by the organizer, Sage Environmental Consulting. Proceeds from the conference are used to underwrite all conference costs, with any excess going toward the next year's conference.

register

Thank you for your interest in attending our conference. As of 8pm CST 2/14 online registration is closed. On site registration is still possible starting at 7:00 AM 2/21 in the lobby of the Sheraton Hotel. In the mean time please contact john.todor@sageenvironmental.com with immediate questions or concerns. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

LBT Staff

training

day 2

presentations

agenda

2012 LDAR/BWON/Tanks Conference

February 21-22, 2012 – Austin, TX

Tuesday February 21, 2012

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM – Registration and Breakfast

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Exhibit Area Open

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Training Classes

• LDAR Essentials – Buzz Harris, Sage Environmental - Capitol Room D

• BWON Essentials – Larry Darcey & Ryan Atkinson, Sage Environmental - North Terrace

• Tanks Essentials – Rob Ferry, TGB Partnership - South Terrace

• LDAR University (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Kristin Cardwell, BP - Captiol Room A&B

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM – Morning Break/Exhibit Area

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch - Capitol Room E-H

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM – Afternoon Break/Exhibit Area

3:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Oil & Gas Breakout - Capitol Room A&B

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – LBT Conference Reception

Wednesday February 22, 2012

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM – Registration and Breakfast

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Exhibit Area Open

7:45 AM – 8:00 AM – Opening Remarks – Steve Probst, Sage Environmental

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM – Kosta Loukeris, EPA Region V, LDAR Enforcement Trends, Chemical Plant Consent Decrees & Penalty Calculations & Jodi Howard, US EPA OAQPS, LDAR Regulatory Overview

8:55 AM – 9:25 AM

• Comparing Potential & Actual Fugitive Emission Estimation Methodologies – From the AID to the ICR and beyond – Deever Bradley, ERM

• Integrating BWON Compliance into Your LDAR Program – A Case Study – Scott Farrow, ConocoPhillips; Matt Evans, Summit Inspections & Greg Sherman, GuideWare

• TCEQ Flare Study – Russ Nettles, TCEQ

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

• Contemplating the Future of LDAR – Stacey Stephens, Marathon; Grant Jenkins, Proactive Environmental & Shane Kling, Sage Environmental

• Proactive BWON – Kevin McGee, ConocoPhillips & Ryan Atkinson, Sage Environmental

• Flares Insights from Passive FTIR Flare Performance Testing – Scott Evans, Clean Air Engineering

10:00 AM – 10:25 AM – Morning Break/Exhibit Area

10:25 AM – 10:55 AM

• LDAR Emissions Calculations – Understanding Common Mistakes – Chris Patterson, InspectionLogic

• Vacuum Truck Management Systems – Historical Challenges and Innovative Solutions – Kristen Schnipke, Marathon & Mike Manigly, Sage Environmental

• Best Practice for Flare Analysis - Jordan Pearce, Siemens

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• Integrating Intelligent P&IDs with LDAR Databases and Other Compliance Systems – A Refinery Case Study – Bill Byrd, Sinclair; Ben Hopkins, GuideWare & Jess Askey, Environmental Intellect

• Heat Exchanger Leaks and Cooling Tower Monitoring – Eric Marler, Suncor & Brian Pellens, Sage Environmentall

• Flare Management Best Practices – Rude Cade, Marathon

11:35 AM – 12:05 PM

• Transparent LDAR: The Future of Environmental Compliance – Brian Whitley, EMSI

• End-of-Line Programs – Bruce Douglas, Golder Associates

12:05 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – 1:40 PM – Keynote Speaker – Adam Kushner, Ex-EPA Civil Enforcement Director, How to Successfully Manage Your US Environmental Compliance Liability

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

• How Shell Minimizes GHG Emissions, Improves Operational Health, Safety, & PSM Programs through Efficient LDAR Surveys and Systems – Chris Rathbun, Shell E&P and Ron Clark & Dana Smith, Pipeline Environmental

• Floating Roof Fittings: Are they really that important? – Victoria Borgianini, Sage Environmental

• Using Ultrasonic Meters for Flare Measurement – Joe Gepfert & Mark Gibson, GE

2:20 PM – 2:50 PM

• International and National Fugitive Emissions Standards Industrial Valve Packing and Valves– Rich Davis, Flexitallic

• Potential Tank Emissions Errors Using Default #6 Oil Properties– Jim Miller, ERM

• Overview of International Issues, Implications, and Progress– Troy Boley, Sage Environmental

2:50 PM – 3:10 PM – Afternoon Break/Exhibit Area

3:10 PM – 3:50 PM – Brian Dickens, US EPA Region V and Pat Foley, US EPA HQ, EPA’s Flare Activity Overview and other Compliance Concerns

3:55 PM – 4:25 PM

• 21st Century LDAR – Cheryl Hawley, Honeywell & Don Kinder, Shaw

• TCEQ Tank Emission Inventory Guidance– Danielle Nesvacil, TCEQ

• Detection of low flow gas leaks using Thermal Imaging Cameras: How low can you go?– Alberto Wahnon, Opgal Optronic Industries

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

• The Zero Non-Compliance Environment – Buzz Harris & Joe Wilwerding, Sage Environmental

• Asphalt and 6-Oil Tank Vent Emission Control– Mike Hill, Applied Contaminant Control

• Uncertainty in LDAR – Consequences, Cost & Opportunity– Kevin Moses, LDARtools

5:00 PM – 5:10 PM – Closing Remarks – Steve Probst, Sage Environmental

exhibitors

Unfortunately all of our Exhibitor opportunities are SOLD OUT. How ever you can still Sponsor something at the event. Click here for details and availability.

GUIDELINES

Look Who's Coming

Sponsors

LBT2012 offers companies the ability to further promote company and brand awareness while supporting the conference. The conference sponsor will receive profile recognition on the agenda and website and additional signage during the conference. There are various sponsorship opportunities available: receptions, lunches, breaks, conference material, swag, evening events or create your own unique sponsorship.

The following list represents what sponsorship opportunities are still available. If your are interested please contact Courtnie Hodge or call, 713-478-8660

pricing

ATTENDEE AND
EXHIBITOR

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hotel

Online reservations are now closed. Please call The Sheraton Austin Hotel at 512-478-1111 for hotel availability.

Other hotel options in the area include:

Omni Hotel

700 San Jacinto Street

Austin Texas

512-476-3700

La Quinta Inn Austin Capitol

300 East 11th Street

Austin Texas

512-476-1166

Transportation

The LBT Conference has set up airport transportation service through Super Shuttle. Simply click here and type in the discount code P8LKH to take advantage of the rate. You can also call 1.800.258.3826 to make the reservation over the phone, however there may be a charge if reserved over the phone.

contact

Questions and Additional Info.
courtnie.hodge@sageenvironmental.com
or call, 713-478-8660

Registration Questions
john.todor@sageenvironmental.com
or call, 512-327-0288

Events Questions
roxanne.chinn@sageenvironmental.com
or call, 512-496-7774

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