State Onsite Regulators Alliance and Captains of Industry (SORA/COI©) Conference
Join us June, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio.
For next year's SORA/COI© Conference we will once again partner with the National Environmental Services Center (NESC) and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). Slated for June, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio, this conference will also feature the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA). Mark the dates in your calendar because this is one event you won't want to miss!
The 12th Annual SORA/COI© Conference wrapped up on June 9, 2010. Sixty-four regulators from 28 states traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as representatives from two Canadian provinces and two Indian Tribes. Joining these regulators were 42 Captains of Industry from 25 companies and 12 staff members from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as host organizations NESC and NEHA.
Thank you to all who attended for making the conference a tremendous success. Check back later this summer for conference highlights and proceedings.
Why should I attend the 2011 Joint Conference?
This annual event brings together regulators and industry representatives to network and exchange information focusing attention on current wastewater issues and sustainable wastewater solutions. The conference offers a forum that focuses attention on current wastewater issues and increased opportunities for Captains (manufacturers) to present their products to those capable of permitting its use.
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You should attend because you will have the opportunity to:
- meet regulatory officials from across the country,
- engage in forums and networking sessions with industry representatives and regulatory officials from the state, regional and federal level,
- keep up-to-date with current research studies and field evaluations of decentralized technologies and approaches to wastewater treatment, and
- view and discuss products and services offered by wastewater companies with decentralized and onsite wastewater expertise.
Captains of Industry (COI)
Captains of Industry (COI) refers to those companies that offer products and or services for decentralized, including onsite, wastewater treatment. COIs can be non-voting affiliate members of SORA, offering advantageous possibilities to represent their views at SORA meetings.
We are also aware of the impact the economy has had on the Captains of Industry. Through our partnership, additional opportunities are available for industry representatives to reach wastewater regulators. Regulators look forward to interaction with industry representatives to stay current on technologies and be effective in their roles as state regulators. Opportunities to display products and discuss regulations and product approval procedures are vital to industry's success within the states. Networking with and exposure to industry representatives remains a central conference objective.
State Onsite Regulators Alliance (SORA)
The State Onsite Regulators Alliance (SORA) is the only national organization that represents onsite wastewater regulators from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, tribes and Canadian provinces.
Because of state budgetary restrictions, regulators often must make difficult decisions with limited access to up-to-date information on science and technology challenges the industry. We are aware that the many benefits of the information and experience gained by conference attendees are implemented where they are most needed, at the state, tribal and local levels. The partnership between NESC and NEHA allows regulators to benefit from two educational events at one venue.
2010 Conference Numbers: Sixty-four regulators from 28 states, representatives from two Canadian provinces and two Indian Tribes, 42 Captains of Industry from 25 companies, 12 staff members from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and NESC and NEHA
