The bi-annual MECC includes multiple presentations on a variety of environmental compliance topics. EGLE is seeking a limited number of external presenters to augment the 2026 MECC. Specifically, we are seeking presentations on the following topics:
- New business: What are my environmental responsibilities?
- How to conduct an environmental audit
- Tools and technology related to scheduling, tracking, and performing of tasks to achieve environmental compliance
- Case studies
- Environmental compliance (lessons learned, positive outcome, innovative compliance solutions, etc.)
- Environmental remediation
- Due care compliance (creative approaches or resulting in brownfield redevelopment)
- Phase I ESA
- Phase II ESA, environmental sampling
- Restoring or remediating impacted wetlands or surface waters
- Advance Waste Characterization and the use of the Waste Water Treatment Unit and Elementary Neutralization Unit Exemptions from Part 111
- Evaluated Land Disposal Restriction Applicability
- Utilization of the Part 115 Beneficial Use Requirements for Reuse of Materials: Select Case Examples
- Utilization of the Part 111 Hazardous Secondary Material Exclusion
- Used Oil: Characterization, Generator Recycler, and Marketer Requirements
- Land or resource use restrictions / institutional controls
- Environmental Due Diligence
- Responsible party vs. owner/operator responsibility
- Vapor Intrusion
- MS4, Nonpoint Source, and Groundwater Surface Water Interface (GSI)
- Conducting assessments of infrastructure vulnerability to flooding and/or climate change (specifically for industrial applications)
- Cybersecurity
- Threats and vulnerability assessments
- Response and technology in environmental applications
- Climate change, impacts to infrastructure, and solutions
- Emerging pollutants (microplastics, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, etc.) and innovations in treatment
- Innovations in environmental emergency response technology
- Incident response and management
- Environmental reporting (determining applicability and compliance -- e.g., Integrated Contingency Plans; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans; Risk Management Plans; HAZMAT Security Plans)
- Organics Recycling: Requirements, Outlets, Market, and Grants
- Scrap Tires: Requirements, Outlets, Markets, and Grants
- Materials Management Planning and Reporting for Building a Circular Economy
Note: All presentations will be 40 minutes including time for audience questions and answers. Presentations should not be used to promote, sell, or market a product/service.
The deadline for submission is December 14, 2025, 11:59 P.M.. Those who submit accepted proposals will be notified by February. All primary presenters will receive a complimentary full conference registration.