The national planning conference was held to acquaint State and local environmental agencies with available resources and Federal/State activities related to the development and utilization of an environmental workforce. The 200 participants and 48 speakers represented Federal, State, local, and private agencies as well as professional associations, universities, colleges, community/junior colleges, and vocational technical schools. Moderator for the general session was James D. Goff, Arizona Department of Health Services. Robert G. Ryan spoke on "Selected Environmental Legislation: Manpower Implications." Panel presentations and moderators were: "Manpower Implications of Federal Environmental Program Strategies," Francis J. Lostumbo; "How Environmental Needs Can Be Met through CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act)," John Ropes; "Progress Report on Utilization of CETA," William F. Hagan; "Utilization of Vocational and Adult Education Funds," Darold E. Albright; "Utilization of State Program Grants," Chester J. Shura; "State Training Centers--109(b) projects," John L. Coakley, Jr.; "State Legislated Training Centers," Franklin J. Agardy; "Recent Developments in National Projects," George L. B. Pratt; "State Reactions to Federal Program Strategies," Chris Beck; and "General Session and Wrap-Up," Robert Knox. Needs, resources, and problem areas were considered both in the presentations and the question and answer periods following each session. (EA)