REGISTRATION FEES
Monday & Tuesday, May 19 & 20, 2008 Short Course Fees: The two-day
short course fee are: Course #1 $595/person & Course #2 $495/person; and
each one-day short course fee is $295/person. Fees include course materials,
refreshment breaks and daily luncheon. It does not include lodging or travel
expenses which are the responsibility of the participant. Group discounts are
available to organizations registering 3 or more from same company to attend
same Short Course.

Wednesday & Thursday, May 21 & 22, 2008 Symposium General
Technical Sessions Fee: The general registration fee of $295/person covers
the Tuesday evening welcome/reception, technical sessions, refreshment breaks,
two luncheons, and a copy of the Proceedings. This fee does not include lodging
expense or attendance in the short courses or field trips.

A reduced fee of $265/person is available for organizations registering 3 or
more participants for attendance on May 21 & 22. To qualify for this discounted
fee, please remit completed registration forms simultaneously.

University students are encouraged to register at a fee of $50/person. This
fee includes attendance at the technical sessions, breaks and luncheons as well
as the Proceedings CD.

Friday, May 23, 2008, Field Trip Fees: The $100/person fee for each field
trip includes a field trip guidebook (if applicable), transportation, liquid refreshments
and lunch. Group discounts do not apply.

Prepayment of all registration fees via check or credit card is requested. MasterCard,
VISA, Discover and American Express credit cards are accepted. Checks must
be drawn on a U.S.A. bank and should be made payable to The University of
Alabama.

LATE/ON-SITE REGISTRATION
If you must register after May 2, 2008, please fax your completed registration
form to (205) 348-6614, or register online at www.coalbed.ua.edu. Enrollment
is limited in some events, and registrations will be processed on a first-come,
first-served basis.

Pre-registration is encouraged for program planning purposes; however on-site
walk-in registration is available, but allow for extra time on site during processing.
Please have all necessary information already entered on the Registration Form
prior to your arrival at the Bryant Conference Center.

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS AND TAX DEDUCTION
If you must cancel, a full refund may be granted up to May 2, 2008. After that
date, an administrative fee equal to 25% of the registration fee—minimum $25—will
be charged against your refund. Refunds cannot be made after the program has
begun, but a substitute participant may be designated.

Notice to international participants: Refunds will be made at prevailing weekly
average exchange rates; therefore, the amount refunded may be either more or
less than that paid.

The University of Alabama reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine
sections; to limit registration; and to change instructors.

U.S. Treasury regulations may permit an income tax deduction for most
educational expenses (registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) undertaken to
maintain or improve professional skills.

LOCATION and LODGING
The 2008 International Coalbed & Shale Gas Symposium will be held in the
Bryant Conference Center, 240 Paul Bryant Drive, on The University of Alabama
campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tuscaloosa is located approximately 60 miles
southwest of Birmingham via Interstate 59/20 (see map for location at
www.bcc.ua.edu/general.html).

Lodging recommendations are as follows: (when making reservations, please be
sure to mention this program) See lodging information online at visiting.ua.edu.

On site— Hotel Capstone (formerly the Sheraton Four Points Hotel), 320 Paul
Bryant Drive, phone (888) 627-7070; fax (205) 759-9314.

3/4 mile from campus—Hampton Inn, 600 Harper Lee Drive, phone
(205) 553-9800 or 1-800-426-7866; fax (205) 553-0082.

3+ miles from campus—Best Western Park Plaza Motor Inn, 3801 McFarland
Boulevard East, phone/fax (205) 556-9690; toll-free 1-800-528-1234; Courtyard
by Marriott, 4115 Courtney Drive, phone (205) 750-8384; Fairfield Inn by Marriott,
4101 Courtney Drive, (205) 366-0900; Holiday Inn Express (205) 464-4000;
Quality Inn (Exit 73) 1-800-424-6423; Sleep Inn (located at I-20 & I-59 Exit 76)
(205) 556-5696.

PARKING
From I-20/59, take the McFarland Boulevard/US 82 exit and proceed north to the
University Boulevard interchange. Exit and turn right. Stay on University Boulevard
down the hill and turn left on Second Avenue. Open parking will be on your left,
the Bryant Conference Center complex on your right. In addition to the parking lot
on Second Avenue, you may also park in the Coleman Coliseum Parking Lot, the
Bryant Drive Parking Lot, and the new Soccer Field Parking Lot adjacent to University
Boulevard. You will be able to ride a Green Route bus from either of these lots to
Second Avenue at the Bryant Conference Center.

GETTING AROUND
See map to the Bryant Conference Center online at
www.bcc.ua.edu/general.html; and lodging information at visiting.ua.edu.

CLIMATE
Tuscaloosa enjoys a mild climate. During the month of May, temperatures usually
range from nighttime lows of 50°F (10° Celsius) to daytime highs of 80°F (27° Celsius).

AIRLINE SERVICE
The Birmingham Airport (205) 592-8127, is serviced by many major airlines
(toll free):
• American Airlines, 1-800-433-7300
• Continental, 1-800-525-0280
• Delta Air Lines, 1-800-221-1212
• Northwest Airlines, 1-800-225-2525
• TWA, 1-800-221-2000
• United Airlines, 1-800-241-6522

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The Birmingham Airport is a one-hour drive from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Automobile rental agencies in the Birmingham area are:

• Avis Birmingham Airport
(205) 592-8901

• Budget rent a car
1-800-527-0700
Budget Birmingham Airport
(205) 322-3596

• Enterprise Rent a Car
1-800-325-8007
Enterprise Birmingham Airport
(205) 591-1927

• Hertz 1-800-654-3131 worldwide
Hertz Birmingham Airport
(205) 591-6090

• National Car Rental Interrent
1-800-227-7368

• Payless Car Rental
1-800-729-5377
Payless Birmingham Airport
(205) 978-9031

Automobile rental agencies in the
Tuscaloosa area:

• Enterprise
(205) 349-4446

• Hertz (205) 759-5204
U-Save Auto Rental
(205) 349-2510

SHUTTLE SERVICE
TO-FROM BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT - TUSCALOOSA

Executive Shuttle Network LLC: phone (205) 702-4566
http://eshuttle.net

Birmingham Door to Door, LLC: phone (205) 591-5550;
toll-free 1-888-349-1544
http://birminghamdoortodoor.com

SPECIAL MESSAGE CENTER
A message board will be available in the Conference Center. You may leave messages
during the Symposium at the Bryant Center 205-348-8600; fax 205-348-0222.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS (PDH) CREDIT
Courses and technical sessions as advertised in this brochure may be applied
toward the continuing education requirement for registered Professional Engineers,
Geologists, and Land Surveyors. Contact your state’s licensing board for information
pertaining to rules for specific course appropriateness concerning your license
status.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
Upon payment of a $10 fee, participants will receive a certificate which identifies the
number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) awarded in recognition of completion
of short courses and technical sessions.

Symposium 1.8
2-Day Short Course 1.4
1-Day Short Course .7

FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information, call Donna Keene, Associate Director, PD&CS
(205) 348-6513, e-mail dkeene@ccs.ua.edu; Nova Hodo,
(205) 348-3029, e-mail nhodo@ccs.ua.edu; or fax inquiries to (205) 348-9276.

VISIT OUR WEBSITES
http://www.pdcs.ccs.ua.edu, or http://coalbed.ua.edu