The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) created a new seminar for members to learn about the latest environmental compliance issues confronting the industry. The new NATA Environmental Compliance Seminar for Aviation Facilities focuses solely on environmental compliance issues confronting FBOs and general aviation airports. The event will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Conrad Indianapolis Hotel in Indianapolis, IN.

Issues to be addressed during the half-day seminar include:
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations and the new parts that will take effect on July 1, 2009
• Storm Water Permitting and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
• Waste Issues (hazardous waste, universal waste, waste oil and waste fuel)
• Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Benefits to participants of the seminar include:
• Increase awareness of all applicable regulations
• Ensure compliance with new environmental mandates
• Avoid costly errors and negative press
• Discuss best management practices
• Review procedures, equipment and requirements
• Receive a training certificate
The seminar presenter is George S. Gamble of 2G Environmental, LLC. Gamble, a professional engineer since 1992, has a wealth of corporate experience in the chemical industry as well as the environmental consulting industry. In January 2004, Gamble formed 2G Environmental, LLC with a focus on the EPA Regulations for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures.
"The NATA Environmental Compliance Seminar for Aviation Facilities is a great opportunity for our members to learn the latest environmental compliance issues affecting their business," stated NATA president James K. Coyne. "When we ask our members about concerns they have with their daily operations, environmental compliance is always an issue that they want to learn more about to ensure that their organization is doing all it can to protect the environment."