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2012-05-18 00:00:00
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Lake Michigan States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association will be hosting the annual one day waste conference to provide environmental professionals a better understanding of the recent and emerging developments pertaining to the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and solid wastes . This seminar is directed to hazardous waste generators, environmental managers, TSD facility operators, environmental consultants, compliance specialists, environmental attorneys, and regulators who to want keep up with RCRA waste issues.

This year, prominent leaders from government, industry, legal and consulting have been invited to provide attendees information and insights on the topics of compliance, including State and Federal updates and discussions of Generator and Transporter Requirements, Green Remediation, Construction Debris Management & Disposal and Other Hot Topics, including Universal Waste, Green Washing and the newly proposed Definition of Solid Waste. The full agenda is in the attached conference brochure.

A networking reception will be held immediately following the conference.

There will be space for a limited number of exhibitors. Cost will be $550 for a 6' tabletop display. Exhibit cost includes one full registration plus additional amenities. Exhibitor registration information is available here now.

Online registration is now open here (through 8:00 am on May 14th).

2012-05-15 18:00:00
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This meeting is a favorite event of Lake Michigan States Section members and always an enjoyable time for attendees.  This is a great event to meet and exchange ideas with other environmental professionals.  The recipient of the ever popular Perry Fisher Award will be announced during the luncheon as well as the awarding of the 3rd Stephen Rothblatt Scholarship.  

Times:
  • 11:30 a.m. Registration
  • 12:00 noon Lunch
  • 12:45 p.m. Presentations
  • 1:00 p.m. Special Guest Speakers - David Rieser, Chair 2013 ACE and Jim Powell, Vice Chair 2013 ACE will provide an update on the status of the 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibit being held in Chicago June 25-28, 2013.
Cost to attend:
  • $50 members
  • $55 non-members
  • $15 students
  • $20 past chairs
This is an excellent opportunity to introduce A&WMA to fellow environmental professionals.  Bring a guest and the cost for their attendance is only $45.  To register just click here, registration is now open
2012-05-04 12:00:00
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There is no question that sustainability is becoming more and more important in the corporate world, and it has even been the corporate buzz word for the past two to three years. According to a report by Accenture for the 2010 United Nations Global Compact study of 1,000 chief executive officers, 93% of the global CEOs believe sustainability issues will be critical to the future success of their business, and 96% believe sustainability issues should be fully integrated into the strategy and operations of a company.

Given the importance of sustainability to all these companies, what should you be doing?  Join us for this four part series on Sustainability to learn how you can make your organization truly sustainable.

The schedule:
  • March 1, 2012 - Sustainability 101 “What is Sustainability and What is the Urgency?”
  • March 22, 2012 - Sustainability 102 “Ten Sustainable Strategies for a Competitive Advantage”
  • April 12, 2012 - Sustainability 103 “How are Companies Benefiting from Sustainability?”
  • May 3, 2012 - Sustainability 104 “Implementing Sustainability in Chicago Area Companies”
Each session will run from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Lunch and Learn Sustainability Series will be held at: Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), 565 W Adams, Room 580, Chicago, IL 60661.

Details on the four sessions are in a flyer suitable for printing and posting for your colleagues.  Registration is now open here!
2012-05-03 13:30:00
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2012-04-26 00:00:00
278 Mostardi Platt is currently looking for both experienced and entry level emissions testing personnel to join a rapidly growing firm staffed with experienced personnel and new state of the art equipment.

If you have interest in any of the following career opportunities at our corporate office in Elmhurst, IL, please email us at HR@mp-mail.com.

Air Emissions Testing
Experienced and Entry Level Personnel

Continuous Emissions Monitoring
Field Service Technicians and Instrument Repair
Data Acquisition and Handling Systems
Predictive and Parametric Monitoring

Environmental Assessments
Phase I/Phase II Projects
Mergers and Acquisitions Evaluations
TACO, RCRA, LUST, & SRP Experience
Asbestos and Lead Inspectors
Wetlands

Permitting and Consulting
New Source Review, Title V and FESOP
Multi Media Permitting
Dispersion Modeling

Compliance Management
Compliance Management System Development and Implementation
EHS Auditing and Consulting
On-Site Services
OSHA and Training

Acoustical Consulting
Acoustical Modeling and Testing
Noise Complaint Investigations
Occupational Noise Exposure Testing
Hearing Conservation Programs

2012-04-23 00:00:00
280 A&WMA-LMSS Travel Scholarships - 2012 Student Travel Scholarship are available to the June A&WMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibit (ACE) in San Antonio, Texas.  Application deadline is April 15, 2012.  Candidates must submit:
  • A completed application form
  • A synopsis of student paper being presented (including author names)
  • The title of paper
  • A&WMA assigned paper number
2012-04-15 23:59:00
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Hold the Date - The 2012 Waste Conference will be held May 15, 2012 at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.  The informational flyer and registration information will be coming soon.  If you plan to showcase your company at the conference, exhibitor space request information is available now here - exhibitor deadline is May 4th, 2012.
2012-04-05 00:00:00
275 Environmental Issues Facing the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Presentation notes
2012-04-01 00:00:00
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Rothblatt Scholarship - The Air & Waste Management Association- Lake Michigan States Section has established a scholarship for graduate students studying in the environmental field in memory of a long-time member and supporter, Stephen H. Rothblatt.
Eligibility: Individuals must be full or part-time graduate students pursuing a course of study and research at the start of the 20012/2013 academic year leading to careers in environment related studies and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. The Scholarship is only a one-year award. To qualify for a second year, individuals must reapply.

Application: Application materials must be postmarked by March 30, 2012 and sent to Mr. Jim Powell, QEP at AMEC Earth & Environmental at the address on the application form. Only complete application packets postmarked on or before the March 30 deadline will be considered.
Some Important Links:
2012-03-30 23:00:00
260 Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities - LM-AWMA has a corporate and scholarship endowment sponsorship program.  Full details are in the Sponsorship Fact Sheet available here.  Sponsors will receive:
  •  Member rate on all Section sponsored events for employees of a sponsoring organization.
  • 10% discount on Exhibitor Fee at upcoming conferences.
  • Your logo and website link posted on our website sponsor page.
  • Homepage of our website will have randomly selected sponsor logos displayed in a prominent location. A featured logo randomly changes each time the page is displayed or refreshed.  There is also a sponsor page listing all sponsors. 
  • Recognition in our newsletter.
New this year is a discount for multi-year sponsorship:  $500 for a one-year sponsorship, $950 for a two-year sponsorship or $1,400 for a three-year sponsorship. You or your organization can become a corporate or scholarship sponsor using this form or by signing up online here
2012-03-15 21:09:54
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To RSVP, please click here or on the graphic.

Please click here to RSVP.
2012-03-14 21:00:00
263 2011 Air Quality Management Conference Handouts and Presentations
2012-03-01 00:00:00
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2012-01-26 00:00:00
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All Are Invited to a Luncheon


Registration is now open - please click the image above or here.
2012-01-23 13:00:00
266 2011 - December Newsletter
  • Annual Holiday Reception
  • 2011 Air Conference Sponsors
  • A View From Abroad
  • A Look Ahead
  • Calling All Students
  • The IPEP Foundation
  • Help Wanted
  • Member News
  • Scholarship
  • Section Officers, Directors, 2013 ACE Committees
  • Section Sponsors
  • Memberships
2012-01-20 00:00:00
270 Corporate and Scholarship Sponsorships - Did you know you or your organization can become a corporate or scholarship sponsor using this form or by signing up online here (new). 2012-01-20 00:00:00
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Thank you to all of the sponsors and guests!


(Thank you to Burns & McDonnell for providing the sponsorship poster.)

2012-01-19 00:00:00
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Memories of Summer 2011
White Sox Outing

2012-01-10 00:00:00
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Help Wanted -
LOCATION:  Carus Corporation, Lasalle Site
                                     
Two openings have been posted on the company website, one for EHSS manager and another EHSS specialist to work at the LaSalle site.

For information on applying for either position please see the complete job posting.  
2012-01-04 23:59:00
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Job Wanted
- A senior environmental, health & safety (EHS) professional with a demonstrated ability to manage large scale projects, meet business financial objectives and complete projects on schedule and budget. Extensive domestic and international experience involving projects ranging from $100,000 to $300,000,000. Worked with major corporations such as British Petroleum, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Sears, Rohm & Haas, Dupont, Louisiana Energy Systems, Honeywell International, Chemical Waste Management, Safety Kleen, and Thyssenkrupp Steel.  Full details here for Robert Kuberka
2012-01-04 23:59:00
259 Presentations Now Available - Presentations from the 2011 Air Quality Management Conference are now available online here for your review.
2012-01-01 00:00:00
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Help Wanted -
LOCATION:  Mostardi Platt, Elmhurst Office    
                                     
Career opportunities are available in the following areas:
  •  Air Emissions Testing
  • Continuous Emissions Monitoring
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Permitting and Consulting
  • Compliance Management
  • Acoustical Consulting
For information on applying for any of these positions please see the complete job posting.  
2011-12-29 20:00:00
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To RSVP and/or help sponsor the party, please click here.
2011-12-12 20:00:00
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2011 Air Quality Management Conference
The Lake Michigan States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association is pleased to once again offer the Midwest’s most comprehensive annual program on air quality management issues. The LMSS’s Air Quality Management conference has become a tradition in the region - bringing together environmental professionals from industry, government, environmental services and the legal community to learn about the hottest issues and most important developments in this rapidly evolving field. Is your company prepared for consequences of the proposed changes to the NAAQs?  Do the revisions to the MACT standards (Boiler, Utility, Refinery, CISWI) affect your company? Are you up-to-date on the latest GHG issues? Pretty soon, you’ll be needing a lot of new information. Plan on joining us at this year’s Annual Air Conference being held at the Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn.

A reception will be held immediately following the conference.

Companies that supply products and services for environmental management will have exhibits on display at the conference. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. For information on exhibiting or sponsorship, please contact  .

We also offer an Air Primer Class the evening before. Online registration is now open; please click here.
2011-11-03 15:00:00
249 2011 - August Newsletter
  • RCRA Here and the Greening of Waste - May 26, 2011
  • 2011 Scholarship Winners
  • 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibit
  • New Illinois Permit And Fees Bill - HB1297
  • United States Supreme Court Hands Down Long-Awaited Decision In AEP Co., Inc. V. Connecticut
  • Scholarship Paper Synopsis
  • 2011 Annual Air Conference - November 3, 2011
  • Section Officers, Directors, 2013 ACE Committees
  • Memberships
2011-10-15 00:00:00
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Young Professionals Bowling Night
Scan to Register:

Please register online by September 29th.  Details on the full event brochure.
2011-10-13 21:00:00
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Help Wanted -
LOCATION:  Rural Midwest    
POSITION:  Environmental Manager
JOB CODE :  KC-20739
                                     
This position will be responsible for air, water and waste compliance including environmental project oversight, reporting, recording keeping, environmental consultant/contractor oversight, mentor/manage environmental technician.  Will work in concert with plant management and corporate environmental leadership; daily interaction with operations and maintenance groups to ensure acceptable performance around environmental issues. Candidates must have a 4-year or advanced degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.  This will also require similar experience from plant operations requiring respirator fit testing, fall protection, Title V permitting.  Qualified candidates will have working knowledge of air, water and waste/RCRA regulations and ability to train plant personnel on environmental topics.  Prefer 5+ years experience and strong technical writing skills.   

For information on applying for this job please see the complete job posting.  To review other opportunities around the country, see this month's posting or the online Job Board.
2011-10-13 00:00:00
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Help Wanted -
POSITION TITLE:     Env Sci/Engr/Level IV
LOCATION:               
US Environmental Protection Agency Region V

Land and Chemicals Division
77 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

                                     
Under the direction of EPA monitor, the SEE enrollee assists US EPA Region 5 tribal solid waste program to achieve federal and tribal solid waste and integrated waste management objectives.  Activities involve field and office work with relevant tribes; and coordination with Regional EPA staff, appropriate federal agencies, and other entities as needed.

For information on applying for this job please check the complete Position Description.
2011-10-08 22:51:09
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Help Wanted -
POSITION TITLE:        Geologist/Level IV

LOCATION:           
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region V
Water Division, Underground Injection Control Branch
77 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604



                                     
Under direction of an EPA monitor, the SEE enrollee serves as a technical reviewer of documents related to proposed and existing deep well injection projects, including permit applications and land ban petitions. Provides findings and supporting documentation to EPA officials who will be making official Agency decisions.  This function involved coordination with outside parties who have submitted applications or petitions as well as state and local governments and others assisting EPA.

For information on applying for this job please check the complete Position Description.
2011-10-08 22:51:09
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Help Wanted -
ILLINOIS SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
A division of the PRAIRIE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Associate/Assistant Director for Emerging Technology and Assistance Program


                                     
The Associate Director for Emerging Technology and Assistance Program is responsible for managing the Center’s Emerging Technology and Assistance Program and providing leadership and administrative direction for the development, coordination, and implementation of new technology demonstration projects and technical assistance activities.  Targeted areas include biotechnology; bioenergy; manufacturing; and sustainability qualified by renewable energy and water security. Responsibilities include identifying high payoff, new technology, demonstration and implementation opportunities; developing proposals for extramural funding; providing direction to and assisting staff with project implementation; leading marketing and outreach efforts through presentations and technical publications, and supporting content development for the Center’s multimedia outreach platforms.

For information on applying for this job please check the complete Position Description.
2011-10-08 22:51:09
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Mark your Calendars!
Clean Air Act Permitting Program Workshop
Indianapolis - October 5 and 6, 2011

Everything you know about Clean Air Act permitting is about to change.  Revisions are coming to NAAQS, NSR, PM2.5, and Ozone regulations. New Greenhouse Gas Tailoring rules are about to kick in. Pretty soon, you’ll be needing a lot of new information.

The Air & Waste Management Association has you covered with a series of new workshops focused on what you need to know, not just about new regs, but about the local and regional impacts of the changes.  Workshops will be led by nationally renowned air quality policy experts and will include local regulatory experts.  The tentative conference agenda has been released and is available here. More information is available at the conference website (A&WMA)


Sponsorship Opportunity - A&WMA Workshop in Indianapolis Oct 5&6

2011-10-06 20:00:00
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Help Wanted -
LOCATION:  Illinois    
POSITION:  Corp. EHS Manager
JOB CODE :  KC-20680
                                     
BS Degree required with a strong preference for an advanced degree and/or certifications. Must have at least 10 years of EHS experience to include supporting multiple manufacturing plants (international a plus). Technical skills must include a well-rounded EHS background with expertise in EHS management systems, solid knowledge of OSHA & EPA regulations, conducting EHS audits, environmental permitting (Title V, waste, water) and training skills. Must be able to interact, communicate & present to all levels of the organization. Flexible to travel up to 60% at times.

For information on applying for this job or to review other opportunities around the country, see this month's posting or the online Job Board.
2011-09-25 10:24:22
242 Presentations and Photographs Now Available - Handouts from the RCRA Conference are now available online here (an 8 MB PDF file) for your review.  Click here for additional photographs from the conference.


2011-09-20 00:00:00
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To RSVP, please click here or on the graphic.

Please click here to RSVP.
2011-08-25 20:00:00
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2011-08-16 02:00:00
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2011-08-16 01:00:00
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Help Wanted
- Platt Environmental Services, Inc. is currently looking for both experienced and entry level emissions testing personnel to join a rapidly
growing firm staffed with experienced personnel and new state of the art equipment.  

Please contact Jim Platt or Eric Ehlers at 630-521-9400 or fax your resume to 630-521-9494 or email us at hr@plattenv.com
2011-07-17 23:00:00
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Help Wanted
-
  • Title: Environmental Engineer
  • Location: Milwaukee, WI
  • Salary: $65k - $72k plus bonus potential (quarterly and yearly).
  • Relocation benefits offered for this position.
Company: Company is a privately held manufacturer with approximately 2000 employees. This site has approx 500 employees. The position will be responsible for all Environmental compliance programs including energy, waste, and emissions. Data analysis, regulatory compliance and reporting, waste recycling, storage and removal,
vendor management, document retention and emergency response planning and support.

Qualifications: BS Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field with 4+ years experience within environmental compliance with some of that time within manufacturing plant environments. Experience with continuous improvement methodologies a plus.

Contact: Dani Schade/Midland Consultants at 440-234-1800 x101 or via email at dschade@midlandconsultants.com. Fax #440-234-1758.
2011-07-17 23:00:00
238 2011 - April Newsletter
  • RCRA Here and Now - May 26, 2011
  • EPA Issues Final Industrial Boiler MACT Rule
  • Governor’s Sustainability Awards
  • ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
  • A&WMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITS (ACE)
  • Scholarship
  • Section Annual Luncheon
  • Air Conference Exhibitors
  • Member Announcements
  • Help Wanted
  • Section Sponsors
  • Memberships
2011-06-15 00:00:00
240 Affiliate Membership Application Now Online

It is easy to become a member. If you are already a member of the Air & Waste Management Association and live in the Lake Michigan states area, you are already a member of the Lake Michigan States Section!  Otherwise please click here to complete your application online.

Regarding National membership, please click here for more information.
2011-06-15 00:00:00
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Lake Michigan States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association will be hosting the annual one day waste conference to provide environmental professionals a better understanding of the recent and emerging developments pertaining to the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and solid wastes . This seminar is directed to hazardous waste generators, environmental managers, TSD facility operators, environmental consultants, compliance specialists, environmental attorneys, and regulators who to want keep up with RCRA waste issues.

This year, prominent leaders from government, industry, legal and consulting have been invited to provide attendees information and insights on the topics of compliance, including State and Federal updates and discussions of Generator and Transporter Requirements, Green Remediation, Construction Debris Management & Disposal and Other Hot Topics, including Universal Waste, Green Washing and the newly proposed Definition of Solid Waste. The full agenda is in the attached conference brochure.

A networking reception will be held immediately following the conference.

There will be space for a limited number of exhibitors. Cost will be $550 for a 6' tabletop display. Exhibit cost includes one full registration plus additional amenities.

Online registration is now open here (through May 24th).

2011-05-26 18:00:00

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