EMLF Spring Update - West Virginia
2023-04-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Attorney Katrina Bowers will give a “West Virginia Energy Update” at EMLF’s Spring Update in West Virginia on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. The workshop will feature 50 minutes of energy law updates followed by an hour of ethics that explores the intersection of lawyers, politics, and the Model Rules. For more information, click here.

Commercial Lease Negotiations Post-Pandemic
2023-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Koppers Building
Attorney Matthew Moses will be a panelist for the ACBA’s CLE on “Commercial Lease Negotiations Post-Pandemic” on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. During this program, panelists will provide observations – from the perspectives of attorneys representing landlords and tenants – as to how the pandemic has changed the lease negotiation landscape, and how those impacts differ for various types of commercial property. For more information, click here.

Pipeline Safety Seminar
2023-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
Attorney Keith Coyle and Senior Director of Safety Chris Hoidal will present “What’s New in Pipeline Safety: Recent Changes to PHMSA’s Regulations” during the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s Pipeline Safety Seminar on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The significance of pipeline safety has grown dramatically in recent years, primarily because of the development of the nation’s shale plays and the need for new infrastructure to get gas to market, specifically in the northeast. This growth in development has spurred new regulations from The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its state partners.
This seminar will include an update on the recent changes to the pipeline safety regulations, including PHMSA’s new reporting requirements and safety standards for onshore gas gathering lines. Representatives from PHMSA and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, and West Virginia Public Service Commission will also discuss the important initiatives at the federal and state levels. Finally, operators will provide their insights addressing pipeline safety issues in an era of rapidly evolving regulations.
For more information, click here.
Keith Coyle
Chris Hoidal

West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration & Storage Act
2023-05-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
Attorney Kip Power will give a presentation on the “West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration & Storage Act” to the Women’s Energy Network’s West Virginia Chapter on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
In 2022, the West Virginia Legislature enacted the West Virginia Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage Act, which became effective on May 30, 2022. It is an important law, designed as the beginning stages of a platform for the development of sustainable energy operations using existing natural resources in our State and to promote renewable energy projects based on emerging technologies in other areas. Federal and State developments since then have confirmed the need for such a statute and highlighted the need for further regulatory mechanisms to facilitate such projects in West Virginia. This presentation will focus on the provisions of the new law, possible areas for refinement or expansion, and other developments since its enactment.
For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 44th Annual Institute
2023-06-18 12:00 - 2023-06-20 12:30 | The Charleston Place
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 44th Annual Institute, June 18-20, 2023.
Litigation Attorneys Katrina Bowers, Josh Snyder and Austin Rogers will present “Devil’s Advocate: Crossing the Line of Zealous Advocacy.” As zealous advocates, attorneys dance on the blade of aggressive advocacy and persuasion. This presentation will explore this delicate dance through the lens of real-life examples.
Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present “New Federal Gathering Line Regulations.” The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a final rule in November 2021 prescribing new safety standards and reporting requirements for onshore gas gathering lines. In this session, Keith, a former PHMSA Attorney Advisor who represented two pipeline trade organizations during the rulemaking process and in subsequent litigation, will provide an overview of the new requirements. As part of his discussion, he will review the criteria that determine whether an onshore gas gathering line meets the definition of a newly regulated Type C gathering line, as well as the regulatory requirements that apply to these types of pipelines. Keith will also cover the requirements that apply to reporting-only Type R gathering lines and some of the other key provisions in the new rules, including the process for obtaining authorization to use composite pipe material in Type C lines.
For more information, click here.
Katrina Bowers
Keith Coyle
Austin Rogers
Josh Snyder

Understanding PFAS Training
2023-06-22 09:00 - 15:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for its “Understanding PFAS Training” on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals that all contain fluorine. PFAS have been manufactured and used by a variety of industries for the production of many consumer products around the globe, including the United States since the 1940s. In recent years, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) have promulgated regulations, guidance and new maximum contaminate levels (MCLs) in an attempt to reduce the use of these chemicals and increase environmental cleanup standards. This training will provide a general overview and understanding of the chemistry surrounding PFAS-related chemicals while discussing sampling and analysis.
Environmental Attorney Matt Wood will present on “The Regulatory Landscape: Intersection of Federal and State Standards.” For more information, click here.

69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute
2023-07-20 08:30 - 2023-07-22 12:00 | Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
Babst Calland joins The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FRNEL) for its 69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute, July 20-22, 2023. Attorney Blaine Lucas will present “NIMBY Déjà Vu – Local Government Roadblocks to the Energy Transition.”
The Institute this year features more than 60 speakers from academia, industry, private practice, government, and other organizations. It opens with a General Session on Thursday morning, followed by separate sections on Oil & Gas and Landman’s Issues, Renewable Energy and Electricity, Mining, Public Lands and Indian Law, Environmental Law, International Law, Water Law, and Corporate Counsel Issues. For more information, click here.

MLBC's August Luncheon
2023-08-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Bella Sera, 414 Morganza Rd., Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Attorney Nik Tysiak will give a presentation on Ohio updates and the WV Tax deed case during MLBC’s August Luncheon on Thursday, August 3, 2023. For more information, click here.

2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update
2023-08-08 17:00 - 2023-08-09 18:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Oilfield Water Connection for its 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. During this conference, 150 E&P, midstream, and water service business leaders will gather in Pittsburgh for networking and discussion of the latest produced water industry trends pertaining to commercialization, business risks/opportunities, optimization, and capital allocation. Attorney Jean Mosites will serve as a co-panelist for “Legal & Regulatory Trends.” For more information, click here.

14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
2023-09-06 17:30 - 2023-09-07 17:15 | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference (f/k/a Law of Shale Plays Conference), September 6-7, 2023. Focused on legal issues related to onshore energy production, primarily oil and gas production in Appalachia, this conference brings together clients, attorneys, professional landmen, and other professionals to learn and discuss important cases, concepts, and trends. In addition, the conference features multiple networking opportunities with other attendees.
Attorney Chelsea Heinz will be a co-panelist for the “Pooling and Unitization in Appalachia: The Status and the Legal Issues You Should Know” session. This panel will review and discuss recent decisions, rulings, determinations, and pending legislation related to pooling and unitization for oil and gas development in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Attorney Gary Steinbauer will be a co-panelist for the “Federal and State Oil and Gas Air Regulatory Update” session. This presentation will discuss the ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape related to air emissions from the oil and gas industry. Panelists will unpack and discuss a recently finalized suite of regulations that Pennsylvania has adopted for sources of air emissions at natural gas well sites, certain compressor stations, and natural gas processing plants. This presentation will also cover new federal requirements that the U.S. EPA has proposed to regulate both volatile organic compounds and methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry.
For more information, click here.
Chelsea Heinz
Gary Steinbauer

2023 WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-14 14:00 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Attorney Matt Wood will be a co-panelist for “PFAS” during the 2023 WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference, September 12-14, 2023. For more information, click here.

Embracing Solar - Bringing Jobs Back Home
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Edgewood Country Club, 1600 Edgewood Drive, Charleston, WV, 25302, United States
Babst Calland joins the Women’s Energy Network’s West Virginia Chapter for its “In Person Education Series: Embracing Solar – Bringing Jobs Back Home” on Thursday, September 14, 2023. BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, has begun developing a first-of-its-kind solar microgrid-powered industrial site in West Virginia. Alicia Knapp, CEO and President of BHE Renewable, will explain what a solar microgrid is and how renewable projects are helping bring manufacturing back to the Mountain State. For more information, click here.

The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Environmental Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations” to members of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The U. S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. U.S. EPA decision, issued in May 2023, significantly narrowed the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and limited the scope of federally-regulated waters and wetlands. A new regulatory definition of WOTUS, based on Sackett, became final on September 8th. During this webinar, Lisa will discuss the Sackett decision, the new regulatory definition of WOTUS, and how these developments will impact the construction of new facilities and operation/maintenance of existing facilities. She will also explore the status of existing challenges to the prior definition of WOTUS and new challenges to the most recently-finalized definition. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2023
2023-09-26 11:30 - 2023-09-28 14:30 | Bayfront Conference Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA, 16507
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2023, September 26-28, 2023. Shale Insight offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and networking receptions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unique access to the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorneys Jim Curry and Kevin Garber will be co-panelists for “Hydrogen and CCS Keep on Rolling: What the Latest Developments Mean for the Natural Gas Industry.” From the proposed development of Appalachian hydrogen hubs to the increasing number of carbon capture projects and permit applications throughout the country, national and regional interest in the development of hydrogen as an energy source and the use of CCS for decarbonization is continuing to expand rapidly. This panel will provide an update on the many significant developments in hydrogen and CCS that have occurred in 2023, including the latest developments on the funding of hydrogen hubs, the generation of hydrogen and the market for off-takers, CO2 and hydrogen pipeline regulation and permitting, and primacy for UIC permitting of injection wells.
Attorneys Ben Clapp and Jean Mosites will be co-panelists for “Legal and Technical Frameworks related to PFAS Contamination.” This panel will provide an overview of the rapidly developing legal and regulatory frameworks related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, a discussion of PFAS considerations that arise in both property transactions and contract negotiations, and EPA’s evolving understanding of treatment and disposal options.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber
Ben Clapp
Jean Mosites

2023 EMLF Fall Symposium
2023-10-10 20:00 - 2023-10-12 14:00 | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Annual Fall Symposium, October 10-12, 2023.
Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present “PHMSA LDAR Rulemaking: What’s Proposed and What’s Next.” On May 18, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that includes significant changes to the reporting requirements in 49 C.F.R. Part 191 and safety standards in 49 C.F.R. Parts 192 for gas pipeline facilities. PHMSA proposed these changes primarily to address certain provisions in the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020, including a congressional mandate to establish new leak detection and repair (LDAR) requirements for gas distribution lines, transmission lines, and certain gathering lines. In this session, Keith will provide an overview of the key provisions in the proposed LDAR rule and discuss the next steps in the rulemaking process. He will also discuss the potential for subsequent administrative and judicial review of any final LDAR rules prescribed by PHMSA. For more information, click here.

The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II
2023-10-19 11:00 - 2023-10-21 16:45 | Case Western Reserve University
Babst Calland joins Case Western Reserve University School of Law for The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II, October 19-21, 2023. This year’s topics include structural bias (race, gender, sexual and gender identity, ability, ethnicity), the science of bias, cultural intelligence, triggers and micro-aggressions, the economics of law practice, performing organizational assessments, building diverse work teams and inclusive practices in organizations, laws impacting DEIB, transformational leadership, and organizational management. Several of the Academy faculty will be guest lecturers or presenters, experts in their relevant fields, including DEI and leadership education. Attorney Jim Chen will be the facilitator for “In-House Counsel Perspectives” and a co-panelist for “Asian Identity.” For more information, click here.

2023 Power Appalachia Symposium
2023-10-20 07:30 - 17:00 | AC Hotel – Canonsburg, PA
Babst Calland joins the Appalachian Pipeliners Association for its 2023 Power Appalachia Symposium on Friday, October 20, 2023. During this symposium, leaders from top industry players will converge to discuss DEI, Regulations, Endangered Species, PHMSA, Renewable Energy and more. Pipeline Attorney Brianne Kurdock will present “The Changing World of PHMSA Regulations for Gathering and Transmission Lines.” For more information, click here.

Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties
2023-11-08 11:30 - 14:00 | Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh, 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Babst Calland Corporate and Commercial Attorneys Mary Binker and Ben Clapp will present “Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties” to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). This two-hour CLE that will provide an in-depth review of legal considerations associated with the purchase and sale of environmentally distressed properties from both the Purchaser and Seller’s perspectives. This program will first provide an overview of the framework of environmental laws establishing liability for the ownership or operation of contaminated properties, followed by how these laws and existing environmental conditions on the subject site can impact a party’s diligence considerations and inspections. It will then turn to transaction structures and contractual mechanisms for allocating environmental liabilities between the parties. Finally, the program will also cover voluntary action programs, brownfield grants, and other regulatory programs aimed at assisting with returning environmentally challenged properties back to productive use. For more information, click here.
Mary Binker
Ben Clapp

2023 PACA Annual Meeting
2023-11-13 09:00 - 2023-11-14 13:30 | Hotel Hershey
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) on Monday, November 13, 2024 for its Annual Meeting.
Attorney Kevin Garber will lead a breakout session covering an update on case law since the 2022 Annual Meeting that could impact PACA members. He will also offer his insights on the Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy and what that means for the industry.
Attorney Betsy Dupuis, who is the current solicitor for Centre County, will lead a breakout session on municipal ordinance developments of interest to PACA members.
For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Betsy Dupuis

2023 Annual Environmental Conference
2023-11-15 08:00 - 15:30 | University Club – University of Pittsburgh
Attorneys Lisa Bruderly and Gary Steinbauer will present a “Stormwater Update” during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2023 Annual Environmental Conference on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. For more information, click here.
Lisa Bruderly
Gary Steinbauer

2023 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance
2023-12-06 10:00 - 15:30 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Kevin Garber will give an “Environmental Justice Policy Update” at the PIOGATech – Air Quality Compliance Technical Seminar on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the factors that influence air emissions, an overview of the regulations as they relate to oil and gas operations, compliance, and testing methods. For more information, click here.

Preparation for Zoning Hearings Post Brookview Solar: How the Commonwealth Court’s Recent Decision Changed What you Need to Bring to Win
2024-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Anna Skipper Jewart will present “Preparation for Zoning Hearings Post Brookview Solar: How the Commonwealth Court’s Recent Decision Changed What You Need to Bring to Win” to Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association’s (PACA) members during their monthly forum meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
On November 30, 2023, the Commonwealth Court decided Brookview Solar I, LLC v. Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors, No. 1055 CD 2022, 2023 WL 8264544 (Pa. Cmwlth. Nov. 30, 2023). That case makes zoning applicant’s jobs harder in four key ways. First, it held that if a zoning ordinance requires a demonstration of compliance with issues typically handled during land development (like stormwater management), the applicant cannot wait until a later phase of approval to show it will comply down the line. Second, if the ordinance requires submission of a report or analysis prepared by an expert, the applicant must make an expert available for cross examination or the report may be rejected. Third, evidence of compliance with a zoning ordinance based on hypothetical data may not be enough to show compliance with the ordinance. Fourth, applicants need to be ready to rebut objectors’ evidence that their use would be a detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the community, even if the evidence submitted is speculative. This presentation will discuss how this case changes what applicants need to be ready to bring to a conditional use or special exception hearing. For more information, click here.

2024 OOGA Annual Meeting
2024-03-06 13:00 - 2024-03-08 13:00 | Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Babst Calland joins the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA) for its Annual Meeting, March 6-8, 2024. Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will be a co-presenter for “Oil and Gas Blitz.” For more information, click here.

FNREL Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Special Institute
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-08 | South Texas College of Law Houston
Babst Calland joins the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL) for it’s Special Institute on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, March 7-8, 2024. Attorney Jim Curry will co-present “CO2 Pipeline Safety Regulation.” The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its state partners have administered a safety regulatory program for CO2 pipelines for decades. With the prospect of substantial growth in the CO2 pipeline network, PHMSA is evaluating whether its existing regulatory frameworks are adequate. This presentation will explore existing safety regulatory frameworks, technical considerations, and how the buildout of a national low-carbon pipeline network may be impacted by existing and future safety regulation. The presenters will also address carbon-intensity-based opposition to CO2 pipelines and regulatory considerations for conversions of hydrocarbon infrastructure to CO2 service. For more information, click here.

EMLF's Careers in Energy Program
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Duquesne University
Attorney Christina Puhnaty will serve as a panelist for the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) Careers in Energy Program on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Each year EMLF brings a panel of energy law practitioners to its member law schools to provide an opportunity for students to hear from those in the energy field and make connections with potential future employers. EMLF Staff is also in attendance to discuss EMLF’s academic scholarship opportunities and the Schetroma Travel Grant which provides travel to the EMLF Annual Institute. Panelists will discuss their educational and career paths and what the day-to-day duties are in their current role, as well as take questions from those students in attendance. For more information, click here.

2024 Annual PA Chamber Human Resources Conference
2024-03-21 08:00 - 15:30 | Best Western Premier The Central Hotel and Convention Center
Babst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for its Annual Human Resources Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2024. This event will feature updates from state and federal experts on the latest human resources laws and discussions on leading human resources topics that you can apply to your day-to-day operations. Attorney John McCreary will be a co-presenter for “Medical and Recreational Marijuana — Understanding the Legal Landscape.” For more information, click here.

2024 Appalachian Land Institute
2024-04-04 07:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
Babst Calland joins the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) for its 2024 Appalachian Land Institute, April 4-5, 2024. Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova will present “Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence.” For more information, click here.

PBI’s 2024 Environmental Law Forum
2024-04-10 09:00 - 2024-04-11 16:15 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2024 Environmental Law Forum, April 10-11, 2024. The following attorneys will be presenters:
Gina Falaschi Buchman (“Basics of Federal and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Regulation”);
Betsy Dupuis (“Land Use/Zoning Law Update”);
Kevin Garber (“Planners’ Roundtable: Climate Conscious Lawyering Revisited”); and
Jean Mosites (“Climate Change Litigation: Past, Present and Future”).
Kevin Garber also served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Gina Buchman
Betsy Dupuis
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024
2024-04-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024 on Friday, April 12, 2024. Employment and Labor Attorney John McCreary will present “Don’t Bogart That Job – Medical Marijuana in the Workplace.” For more information, click here.

2024 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2024-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber, Jean Mosites and Gary Steinbauer will co-present “Legal Update on Regulatory Issues” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites
Gary Steinbauer
