April 5-7, 2006 -- Hyatt Regency Hotel -- Houston, TX

Pre-Conference Workshop

April 5, 2006 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimizing the Impacts of Environmental and Other Equator Principles in Multilateral Lending Luis R. Vera, Partner, Vera, Carvajal & Sosa, S.C B. Tod Delaney, President, First Environment, Inc. In the recent past, multilateral lenders have imposed upon developers the requirement to meet equator principles, including environmental, sustainable development and social requirements. These requirements can be confusing in their application, and can bring significant study costs and mitigation expenses for things not normally considered in energy projects, such as the need to consider adding schools and other infrastructure, or environmental controls for things not normally considered to be included in the day to day operation of plants, etc. This workshop will explore the types of covenants being imposed, the measures a savvy developer should take to identify and mitigate the risks of meeting equator principles of the major multilateral lenders.   EVENT MANAGER: Jim Naphas • TO REGISTER: PHONE 818.888.4444 • FAX 818.888.4440 E-MAIL: mail@infocastinc.com • MAIL: 6800 Owensmouth Ave., Ste. 300, Canoga Park, CA 91303