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Continuing Legal Education for Water Law Professionals Thursday, September 22, 2011 7:15 - 7:55 a.m. Registration, Sign-In and Continental Breakfast 7:55 - 8 a.m. Welcome and Introduction 8 - 8:45 a.m. 0.75 hr. general credit “Easements, Franchises and Encroachment Permits for Water Pipelines” Public water utilities generally enjoy “statutory franchises” to locate their pipeline networks within public rights of way. But sometimes pipelines must go off-road across private property, and sometimes pipelines are built first and roadways come later. Water pipelines may come into conflict with other utilities or public infrastructure, such as drainage facilities. In addition, road upgrades and realignments sometimes require relocation of water pipelines. What are the rules governing these relationships 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. 1 hr. general credit “Delinquent Water Accounts: Customer Shut Off Notification” When water accounts become delinquent, public utilities have authority to terminate service. But complicated and specific statutory rules have been enacted by the state legislature to regulate water shut off procedures. Complex statutory rules also govern the processes, such as security deposits, to establish new utility customer accounts. New customer and shut off rules vary according to the types of customers. And other rules apply in the context of foreclosure and bankruptcy. What are the ground rules to legally establish utility customer accounts and to terminate water service to delinquent customers 9:45 - 10 a.m. Break 10 - 10:45 a.m. 0.75 hr. general credit “Water Main Breaks: Liability in Tort and Now Inverse Condemnation” A rash of water main breaks within Los Angeles’ farflung water system recently raised havoc throughout the city. Water, especially water under pressure, unleashed from a public utility’s facilities can cause serious property damage, disrupt transportation systems and even threaten lives. What causes water mains to break What are the liability issues associated with water main breaks What can utilities do to reduce liability exposure 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. 1 hr. substance abuse credit “Substance Abuse: Detection, Prevention & Treatment” An informative and interactive program aimed at how to recognize substance abuse in the legal profession, what to do about it and why it is so prevalent in today’s work environment. 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Luncheon 1 hr. general credit Topic to be announced. 1 - 2 p.m. 1 hr. general credit “Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” 2 - 2:45 p.m. 0.75 hr. general credit “Developer Fees and Exactions: Water Infrastructure and Source Water” Land development proposals usually require water resources. These include capital facilities for production, storage, transmission and distribution of water. Reliable water supply sources also must be identified. Water agencies often require developers to build and donate capital plant or pay fees to “buy in” to existing facilities. Some agencies require new development to “bring water” in addition to capital facilities. Others require developers to fund water conservation measures outside of the new development to provide source water for the development. The panel will discuss the legal principles enabling and limiting developer funding of water resources. 2:45 - 3 p.m. Break 3 - 4 p.m. 1 hr. general credit “Recycled Waste Water to Supplement Local Supplies” Waste water reuse is no longer limited to landscape irrigation. Local agencies now are aggressively pursuing programs to use recycled waste water for groundwater replenishment and thereby re-introduce the water into drinking water distribution systems. What are the opportunities and legal hurdles for waste water reuse What restrictions are imposed on recycled water’s permissible uses, and how are those restrictions changing 4 - 5:15 p.m. 1.25 hr. general credit “My Disability Made Me Do It! Navigating Disability Laws, Leave Rights and Employee Discipline” Ever feel stuck when an employee claims he or she cannot do a particular task because of a disability Ever wonder what to do when an employee claims that alleged misconduct is disability related Ever wish someone would just give you a straight answer as to what constitutes a “reasonable accommodation” If so, this workshop is for you! We will navigate the dangerous intersection between disability, leave, and discipline. Through a series of “real life” case studies, you will learn how to maneuver between the relevant state and federal laws. You will learn how and when to separate a disabled employee and the role played by disability retirement. We will also explore the inherent, and sometimes hidden, risks of disciplining employees with disabilities or who are on leave. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Reception at the Rooftop Terrace Friday, September 23, 2011 7:30 - 8 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8 - 9:15 a.m. 1.25 hrs. general credit “Groundwater Contamination” Groundwater is a water supply mainstay in much of urban Southern California. Groundwater basins face major challenges from the legacy of military and industrial land uses and waste disposal practices over the last 70 years. Once contaminated, groundwater is very difficult to clean. While “the polluter should pay” for the cleanup has a nice political ring, the legal and practical problems are extensive and difficult. Four Southern California groundwater basins (San Gabriel, Santa Clarita, Rialto-Colton and Orange County) have faced different challenges and met them in different ways. What can be learned to help secure groundwater resources in other areas September 22 - 23, 2011 Hotel Solamar 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. 1.25 hrs. general credit “Waters of the U.S. and the New EPA/Army Corps Guidance Program Summary” In 2011, the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers issued new guidance on identifying “Waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act and recent Supreme Court decisions. The Guidance will guide field staff in making determinations regarding jurisdictional waters, and may expand the scope of jurisdictional waters within local water agency systems. 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. - Noon 1.25 hrs. general credit “Water Marketing: Opportunities for Self-Help to Supplement Regional and Local Supplies” Southern California imports water from the Owens Valley, Colorado River and State Water Project. These supplies are subject to reduction. Some local water suppliers have sought to secure reliable water supplies independently from the main regional water import agency, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. What has been the experience of these new “water seekers” in locating source water Are water rights available for transfer apart from Metropolitan Can local agencies firm up their water supplies by going directly to the water seller and cutting out the middleman Noon - 1:30 p.m. Topic to be announced. Luncheon 1 hr. general credit TOTAL HOURS (Day 1 & 2): 13.25 hrs. (of which 1 hr. is substance abuse credit) PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ACWA is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.
Name: Title: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone:( ) Fax:( ) E-mail: Your workshop registration fee includes: Continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunch on the day(s) that you are registered, and a reception on Thursday evening. A CD with the presentations is also included. Substitution/Refunds: Substitutions from the same organizations are accepted. A $25 handling fee will be applied. Substitution requests should be submitted to elliem@acwa. com by 4:30 p.m. (PST), September 6, 2011. If you need to cancel, refund requests may be made by phone, but must be confirmed in writing to the ACWA office. A $50 handling fee will be charged on all registration refunds. No refunds will be granted after 4:30 p.m. (PST), September 6, 2011. If you have a disability that may require accommodation to assure your full participation, please contact Ellie Meek of the ACWA staff at (916) 441-4545, or toll free at (888) 666-2292 to discuss your needs. Prereg On Site Amount full 2-day registration (10) Advantage $450 $480 Standard $675 $720 $ 1-Day registration q Thursday, Sept. 22 (11) Advantage $270 $290 Standard $405 $435 $ q Friday, Sept. 23 (12) Advantage $190 $200 Standard $285 $300 $ PAYMENT INFORMATION q Enclosed is my check payable to ACWA q Please charge my fee to my credit card q MasterCard q Visa Expiration Date: Charged Amount: $ Credit Card Number: REGISTRATION FORM Continuing Legal Education for Water Law Professionals Hotel Solamar • Sept. 22 - 23, 2011 Total (this registration only) $ Cardholder’s Name (as seen on card) - please print clearly: Authorized Signature: Your registration form must be received by 4:30 p.m. (PST), September 6. After Sept. 6, you will need to register on site. P.O. Box 2408, Sacramento, CA 95812-2408 (916) 325-2316 FAX (916) 441-4545 (888) 666-2292 Office Use Only #CL11 ENT DATE
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