Learn how to identify and handle the more difficult aspects of storm water permitting and SWPPP development. In 1972, Congress enacted the Clean Water Act, which prohibits industries and other "point sources" from discharging pollutants into surface waters unless they obtain NPDES permits and comply with their provisions. Although in 1972 storm water was not regulated-it was considered the quintessential nonpoint source-by 1990 the act had bee...

Technology is changing the way government interacts with the citizens it serves, offering new tools, techniques, and frameworks. We'll explore these changing dynamics and take a look at case studies from agencies and teams who have transformed the way their services are designed, delivered, and perceived, all with an eye towards championing their customers — the citizens and people who use their services.

Get up to date on recent reasonable accommodation laws in California. California employers are frequently confronted with employee requests for work-place disability accommodations and requests for leaves of absences. California and federal law continues to evolve in this area, making it difficult to ascertain the employer's duties and obligations. Courts have seen a steady increase in law-suits alleging disability discrimination and failure t...

The White House set a goal of raising the government wide engagement score to 67% by the 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. This workshop is designed to help Federal leaders understand how to effectively cultivate a culture of engagement that connects each employee to the mission of their organization through engagement and excellence in order to lead to higher organizational performance, employee empowerment and an effective performance...

The best way to control your future is to create it! The Women's Conference is a power-packed day of workshops and sessions designed to energize and invigorate you — giving you new ideas and strategies to achieve and succeed according to your goals and standards. This conference offers a unique 2-track format that lets you select from 8 sessions — making it easy to jump from track to track and choose the workshops most relevant and...

Upon completion of this course, the participant should have adequate knowledge of the background and requirements related to the CPSR. Further, the participant should have a basic understanding of policies, procedures and practices required to comply with the requirements. We will highlight recent developments in the CPSR environment from the Defense Contract Management Agency’s perspective and cover new regulations and statues. Further,...

SMi proudly presents the 15th Annual Benelux infrastructure Forum in November 2016! This year's meeting will bring together key professionals in the PPP, project financing and infrastructure sectors to discuss the latest issues and trends within the Benelux market. New topic areas for 2016 include contract management, due diligence and learning how to meet financial close. There will also be brand new case studies including the Brabo 2 Antwerp...

In an increasingly volatile market with oil prices impacting liquidity across the world, industry experts are anticipating significant renovation of the project financing market. Now more than ever before it is of paramount importance that project owners and sponsors come together to share thoughts and ideas of how we can implement robust and lucrative financing structures and strategies. SMi is delighted to announce the return of their 3rd an...

SANS will be hosting its 4th Annual Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit. Join us and hear top security experts from leading healthcare companies discuss proven approaches for securing and succeeding in the new healthcare environment. You'll have the opportunity to meet with leaders from top organizations and see what really works in securing healthcare. As we know, healthcare has been undergoing major changes. Patients are demanding more convenien...

Course Description In the past decade, the treatment of peritoneal metastases has gained interest from oncologic communities around the world. During the 1990’s, the first pioneering centers began treating patients with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Prior to HIPEC, patients were treated with palliative support and only guaranteed a few months to live. Today, if a patient with peritoneal metastases is provided with pr...