Air Directors' Mtg 2018 Spring

Dates: 
06/05/2018 - 8:00am to 06/07/2018 - 12:00pm

This is the annual Spring  Air Directors’ Meeting  of EPA Region 4 and the local and state air pollution control agencies in the Southeast. It is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 through 12:00 noon Thursday, June 7.

LOCATION: 

  • Embassy Suites - Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta Street, Atlanta GA 30313.
  • Board meetings and Small Group Meeting - Salon I.
  • Grants/Planning Meeting - Legacy Ballrooms A and B.

RESERVATIONS FOR OVERNIGHT LODGING:

  • Hotel reservation deadline:  Friday, May 11.
  • Rooms are being held under the "Air Directors’ Meeting" room block for the nights of June 4-6 with check-out on June 7.  
  • You may reserve your room by clicking the following link: Air Directors’ Meeting.  Once you reach the website, click Book A Room to start the process.
  • As an alternate, you may call the Embassy Suites - Centennial Olympic Park at 1-800-362-2779 and ask for the group code ADC.
  • The nightly room rate is $148.00 plus taxes (16.9%) and fees ($5.00) for a total of $178.01 per night. 

REGISTER ON THIS WEB SITE:

  • Meeting registration deadline:  Friday, May 11.
  • Log in on this web site.  If this is your first visit to the website, you will need to create a new profile before you can log in and register.
  • Click on "Begin Registration" below. In the drop-down box for "This registration is for," click "Myself." Click on "Save Registration." This should complete your registration.
  • After successfully completing your registration, you will see a confirmation on the screen. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation that your meeting registration is complete.
  • There is no registration fee.

AGENDA:

Please see a draft agenda at the bottom of this page.  Below is the general schedule:

  • 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 - SESARM Board of Directors Meeting. (Salon I)
  • 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 - Small Group Meeting with local agency representatives designated by the Metro 4 President, state agencies, and EPA staff. (Salon I)
  • 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 through 12:00 noon Thursday, June 7 - Grants/Planning Meeting. (Legacy Ballrooms A and B)
  • 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 - Metro 4 Board of Directors and Membership Meeting. (Salon I) 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

  • MARTA from airport: Red Line north towards North Springs or Gold Line north towards Doraville.  Exit at Peachtree Center Station and walk 0.5 miles to hotel.  (Alternate option:  Change trains at Five Points Station to Blue Line west towards Holmes or Green Line west towards Bankhead.  Exit at Phillips Arena/CNN Center Station and walk 0.4 miles to hotel.)
  • Taxi from airport: Approximately $30.00 plus tip.
  • Valet  parking at the hotel is around $32.00/day after a 20% discount.  Cheaper nearby parking options includes the Hilton Garden Inn, College Football Hall of Fame, CNN Parking decks and a few surface lots.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

  • Snacks and refreshments will be served throughout the meeting.  All meals are on your own.
  • Suggested attire is business casual.
  • Free Wi-Fi in meeting rooms and sleeping rooms.
  • A cooked-to-order breakfast is part of the lodging cost for overnight guests. 
  • The hotel offers a manager’s reception in the main floor foyer from 5:30-7:30 each day.