L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... Procurement Integrity Act: A High Risk Area for Government Contractors The purpose of the Procurement Integrity Act is to maintain and establish a fair playing field for government contractors. Failing to comply with this Act can result in criminal prosecution, fines, penalties, loss of business, and exclusion from government contracting. The Act and the corresponding regulatio...

Most impacts to wetlands, stream and other waters (i.e., aquatic resources) occurring from development activities, like a road crossing or construction of a utility corridor, require permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Typically impacts greater than 0.1 acres in size require mitigation to compensate for authorized impacts. After advancing mitigation guidance for several decades in their regulatory programs, the USACE and U.S...

L2 Federal Resources presents an exclusive contracting webinar... LIVE WEBINAR | Thursday, August 8, 2013 | 1PM Eastern New DoD Protections Against Counterfeit Parts: Is Your Company Ready? The Department of Defense has begun to implement statutory provisions requiring sweeping new protections against counterfeit parts. These changes will increase the risk and cost to participation in the DoD supply chain. Is your company ready? In response t...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance Buildings on June 6, 2013. Experts Sarah Jensen of FEMP and Michelle Slovensky of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will offer training about engagement programs for key stakeholders – including building owners, operators, and occupants ...

As part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays Webinar Series, TRB will conduct a webinar on June 4, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET that will explore the SHRP 2 Report S2-C19-RR-1: Expedited Planning and Environmental Review of Highway Projects (C19). Register now. The report identifies strategies that have been successfully used to expedite the planning and environmental review of transportation and some non-transportation projects within the context of ex...

Perhaps they were mis-hired to begin with. Or, perhaps they were promoted well past their ability; perhaps they simply don't want to do what's required... You just don't know and you're spending a ton of your time analyzing the "why" and the "what. Perhaps you're thinking is "I'm spending my time for no return, when I could be spending it on someone else for recognizable value." Dr. Stephanie shares success strategies on working with the un-co...

This three-day course is designed for satellite communications engineers, spacecraft engineers, and managers who want to obtain an understanding of the "big picture" of satellite communications. Each topic is illustrated by detailed worked numerical examples, using published data for actual satellite communications systems. The course is technically oriented and includes mathematical derivations of the fundamental equations. It will enable the...

Benefits With the United States having an estimated 100 year's worth of undeveloped gas reserves, the exploration for and the extraction of natural gas from shale formations throughout the United States have taken the forefront in the oil and gas industry, but not without some controversy. There is great controversy and concern over the methods and chemicals used to extract gas from shale formations, especially the use of hydraulic fracturing....

Benefits Working with private foundations, whether you are an attorney, accountant, other advisor, or a staff member, requires that you have at least a basic understanding of the regulatory environment in which the foundations operate. It is important to learn the current developments affecting charitable giving and private foundations and how to avoid pitfalls that can lead to penalties for failure to comply with the applicable IRS provisions...

Benefits This live audio conference will help local officials, real estate professionals, mortgage lenders and property owners better understand and manage foreclosures and vacant property. Suggested strategies will focus on protecting and maintaining community and neighborhood value. Foreclosures and resulting vacancies threaten value and quality of life, but also present opportunities to improve processes and systems that can pay off in the...