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The ILTA Annual International Operating Conference has gathered the industry’s best speakers to address the latest developments in terminal operations, renewable fuels, environmental compliance solutions, and personnel management. The 2008 conference program includes a panel discussion, featured speaker, keynote luncheon, and five tracks designed for terminal engineers, operators, maintenance personnel, terminal executives and general managers.

 

SUNDAY, June 8

12th Annual Golf Tournament

Wildcat Golf Club * 1 p.m. Shotgun Start

MONDAY, June 9

8:30 - 8:45

Welcoming Remarks: David Doane, President, ILTA

 

8:45 - 9:45

FEATURED SPEAKER:

Pirates in Neckties: Government vs. The Free Market, Which is Worse? 
P.J. O'Rourke

9:45 - 10:10

BREAK

 

EMISSIONS CONTROLS

RENEWABLE FUELS

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY

10:00 - 11:00

Emissions Calculations and their Permit Implications

Rob Ferry, The TGB Partnership, and Matt Kuryla, Baker Botts LLP

Pipeline Distribution of Ethanol

Shirley Neff, Association of Oil Pipe Lines

PANEL DISCUSSION:

Electrical Safety at Terminals

Benefits and Challenges of Establishing an Electrical Safety Program: Michael Harris, Flint Hills Resources

Preventing an Electrostatic Discharge from Vehicles and Mobile Equipment: Graham Tyers, Newson Gale Inc.

Lightning Protection for Aboveground Storage Tanks: Chip Breitweiser, HMT Inc.

11:00 - 1200

ROUNDTABLE:

Gasoline Distribution Area Source Rule

Moderator: Peter Weaver, ILTA Participants: ILTA Air Issues Working Group Members

Managing Biodiesel Quality

Paul Nazzaro, National Biodiesel Board

12:00 - 1:30

LUNCH

  EMISSIONS CONTROLS OPERATIONS UPDATES FOR FLOATING ROOFS ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
1:30 - 2:30

Vapor Combusion Units and Vapor Recovery Units: Site, Cost and Maintenance Considerations

Melissa Lenhart and Tim Wiley, John Zink Company, LLC

Terminal Piping Inspection: Applying the New API 2611 Code

Craig Meier, Corrosion Control Incorporated and Randy Carroll, Motiva Enterprises

New Guidance for Working with Response Communities on Ethanol Fires

Dwight Williams, Williams Fire and Hazard Control

2:30 - 3:30

Options for Managing Emissions from Internal Floating Roof Tanks

Morris Kline, HMT Inc.

Congress and Energy: Recent Actions and New Targets

Brian Milne, DTN

Addressing Industrial Hygiene Issues at Terminal Facilities

Mike Harris, Hamlin and Harris

3:30 - 3:45

BREAK

3:45 - 4:45

Optical Imaging of Tanks

Mark Leidig and Tim Doty, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Using Benchmarking to Help Drive Terminal Performance

Dr. Brad Wood, Juran Institute

A Comprehensive Look at Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Regulations

Steve Roberts, Steven E. Roberts, P.A., and Q&A Participants: Dennis Deziel, US Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Security Compliance Division, and Jack McCrossin, CITGO

5:00 - 7:00 RECEPTION
TUESDAY, June 10
8:30 - 9:15

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Plus: Presentation of Second Annual ILTA Safety Awards

 

MANAGEMENT/

BUSINESS ISSUES

 

OPERATIONS/

INDUSTRY UPDATES

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY
9:20 - 10:20

The Growing Eminent Domain Threat: Legal Recourse and Just Compensation

Bill Bode, Bode and Grenier, and Gregg Manzione, Nationwide Consulting Company

The Rising Cost of Steel and the Impact on Tank Construction

Charles Schmitt, IPSCO Inc.

Environmental Management System Implementation Strategies

Joseph Tell, Solution Foundry

10:20 - 11:20

Insurance Update: The Current Market for Property, Casualty and Liability Coverage

Doug Hodo, McGriff, Siebel and Williams

The Future of Tank Overfill Protection: Potential Fallout from Buncefield

Earl Crochet, Kinder Morgan

TWIC Compliance: Understanding the FAcility Personnel Training Requirements

John Managanaro, Response Management Associates, Inc.

11:30 - 1:15

KEYNOTE LUNCHEON:  Above All Else

Jamie Clarke

12:00

ILTA TRADE SHOW OPENS - George R. Brown Convention Center

1:30 - 4:00 EXHIBITOR PRESENTATIONS
4:00 - 6:00 RECEPTION ON TRADE SHOW FLOOR
6:00

PRIZE GIVEAWAY * GIFT CARDS

* MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN *

TRADE SHOW CLOSES

WEDNESDAY, June 11
8:00 - 11:00

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP:

AIR EMISSIONS 2008 UPDATE

9:00 TRADE SHOW OPENS
9:00 - 2:00 TERMINAL INDUSTRY JOB FAIR
9:30 - 12:30

EDUCATIONAL FORUM: HUMAN RESOURCES   TOPICS INCLUDE:

* Recruiting from the U.S. Military: Finding the Leadership, Technical & Sales Talent You Need

* Interviewing Tips to Hire the Best Candidate the First Time

* Handling Workers' Compensation Claims

10:00 - 1:15

TECHNICAL FORUM: RENEWABLE FUELS  TOPICS INCLUDE:

* Biofuels Equipment Design

* Stress Corrosion Cracking of Fuel Ethanol Tanks

2:00

PRIZE GIVEAWAY * ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE VACATION

* MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN *

TRADE SHOW CLOSES

2:30 - 5:30

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP:

ADVANCED TANKS: AIR EMISSIONS

2:30 - 5:30

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP:

INTRODUCTION TO TANKS

THURSDAY, June 12
8:00 - 3:30

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP:

EFFECTIVE MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

8:00 - 3:30

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP:

INTRODUCTION TO TANKS (continued)

8:00 - 5:00

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP:

ADVANCED TANKS - AIR EMISSIONS (continued)

 

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