June 7, 2011

Resolved: EPA's Utility MACT is the right tool at the right time

Taking on one of the most pressing environmental policy issues of the day, ELI was pleased to introduce its first seminar discussion in a debate format. Loosely following an academic debate structure, two expert teams argued the resolution, asked questions of the other side, and identified points of agreement and disagreement. Following the debate, the discussion was opened to audience questions. We hope this format will helped to crystallize issues and separate fact from rhetoric.

AFFIRMATIVE:
John Walke, Director, Clean Air Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
Michael J. Bradley, Executive Director, Clean Energy Group

NEGATIVE:
Scott H. Segal, Director, Policy Resolution Group, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Jeffrey R. Holmstead, Director, Environmental Strategies Group, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP

Additional Material with co-authors John Walke and Scott H. Segal:
"The EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant Rule: 21 Years Later, a 21st Century Standard", from The Environmental Forum, May/June 2011
Associates may log on to access the mp3 recording.

Resolved: EPA's Utility MACT is the right tool at the right time from Environmental Law Institute on Vimeo.