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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Opening Reception at Don Pablo's Restaurant |
| 7:00 AM |
Registration Opens / Exhibitor Set-Up |
| 7:30 - 9:00AM |
Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Brownfields 101 (W1) Room: Allegheny Abstract: Spend an hour before the start of the conference learning the basics of Pennsylvania's brownfields program. The session is designed for those who are either new to brownfields redevelopment or for those who want to put the entire brownfields redevelopment process into perspective. The session will cover the basics of Acts 2, 3 and 4, the legal protections provided, federal counterparts, the drivers of the process, managing technical issues, the nuts and bolts of doing the deal, risk management, and long term stewardship of redevelopment projects including environmental covenants. Speakers will provide both the DEP and private practice perspectives. Moderator: Steve Miano, Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, Philadelphia, PA Best Practices Among State Brownfield Programs (W2) Room: Monongahela Abstract: Pennsylvania enacted the first voluntary cleanup program in the nation in 1995. In the last 17 years, numerous other states have followed suit. However, not all VCPs and their accompanying funding and incentive programs look the same. This panel will define shared “best practices” in brownfields development within several northeastern US states. Discussion points will include: background on program requirements and liability relief for individual voluntary cleanup programs; funding and incentive programs for brownfield redevelopment; what’s new in the programs and incentives?; Brownfields redevelopment challenges and successes; response to real estate/brownfield market in the last 5 years, including state response to budget constraints; and market drivers and innovative approaches to brownfields programs - including sustainable development, alternative energy deployment, and natural gas development Moderator: Mitch Bormack, TRC Companies, Philadelphia, PA |
| 9:00 - 9:30 AM |
Opening Welcome Session Room: Confluence Ballroom The 2012 PA Brownfields Conference officially is open for business! Join us in this opening plenary session with welcoming remarks presented by ESWP President Thomas E. Donatelli, P.E. Moderator: Vince Brisini, DEP Deputy Secretary, Harrisburg, PA |
9:30 - 10:15
AM |
Real Estate Plenary (P01) Room: Confluence Ballroom Abstract: It is becoming more apparent that brownfields redevelopment is directly linked to the real estate market. To “kick-start” the conference this session will present the current status and trends of the Pennsylvania real estate market and how brownfields fit in as a significant part. Moderator: F. Brooks Robinson, DCED, Pittsburgh, PA Speakers: Brett Malky, EQA Landmark Communities, Pittsburgh, PA; Louis Oliva, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, Pittsburgh, PA |
10:45 - 11:45
AM |
Broadening Horizons Beyond the Single Site Clean-up: The Role of Area-Wide Strategies for Comprehensive Brownfields Redevelopment (1A) Room: Allegheny Abstract: In 2010, the Borough of Monaca, in partnership with Midland Borough, the City of Aliquippa, the Borough of Coraopolis and the Ohio River Trail Council was awarded an EPA Area-Wide Planning Grant - one of only 23 awarded nationally and the only one awarded in PA. This session will review the progress to-date on this critically important redevelopment effort and will outline the next steps for moving forward towards cleaning up sites, creating new jobs and continued revitalization of these communities. Moderator: Jill Gaito, Principal, Gaito & Associates, LLC, Carlisle, PA Speakers: Jill Gaito, Principal, Gaito & Associates, LLC, Carlisle, PA; Sean Garrigan, RLA, AICP, ASLA, Principal, Stromberg-Garrigan & Associates, Inc., Somerset, PA; Mario Leone, Borough Manager, Monaca Borough, PA Cost-Effective Remediation Restores Economic Viability of Impacted Properties (1B) Room: Ohio Abstract: The use of innovative technologies during assessment and remediation leads to cost-effective clean-up at impacted sites supporting more beneficial reuse of the contaminated properties. This session will discuss remediation of metals-impacted soil, as well as sustainable in-situ remediation of soil/groundwater impacted with free-phase petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents. Moderator: Jennifer O'Reilly, Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., Exton, PA Speakers: Eric C. Lindhult, P.E., BioStryke Remediation Products, LLC, Fort Washington, PA; Peter Farrand, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Horsham, PA; Richard K. Evans, P.E., GES, Exton, PABrownfields Inventory – Tools for Decision Making and Marketing (1C) Room: Monongahela Abstract: The redevelopment of brownfields is a process that typically begins with identifying potential sites; deciding which sites to work on; performing the necessary assessment or investigation; then marketing the sites for redevelopment. In addition, the process includes the participation of many stakeholders: owners, realtors and developers, community development corporations, policy and decision makers, and attorneys -- to name a few! This panel is made up of individuals who have developed unique tools to assist stakeholders from site selection to active marketing of brownfield sites. This panel will discuss the application of their respective tools, Multi-attribute decision making (MADM), PA Brownfields Inventory and GIS Site Marketing application, into each step of the process and demonstrate that there is no 'one size fits all' approach. Moderator: Greg Firely, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Doylestown, PA Panelists: Deborah Lange, Ph.D., P.E., Western Pennsylvania Brownfields Center, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA; Kim Hoover, DEP, Harrisburg, PA; Greg Firely, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Doylestown, PA |
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM - Lunch in Confluence Ballroom |
| 12:30 - 1:40 PM |
Marcellus Shale Plenary / Mobile Workshop Video (P02) Room: Confluence Ballroom Abstract: The developing Marcellus shale gas industry presents significant growth potential within Pennsylvania. Brownfields have, and should continue to, play a key role in supporting this industry. This session will present the current status of the Marcellus shale gas development and associated brownfield revitalization opportunities. Moderator: Joe Reinhart, Babst Calland, Pittsburgh, PA Stick around after the panel for a short video preview of the sites on the mobile workshop and hear how the projects have improved the quality of life in each of the highlighted areas. Video produced by the Commonwealth Media Services. |
| 2:00 - 2:50 PM |
Sustainable Remediation, Life Cycle Costing and Development (2A) Room: Allegheny Moderator: Mark Terril, PPG Industries, Inc., Allison Park, PA How to Redevelop RCRA Sites in Pennsylvania (2B) Room: Ohio Moderator: William K. Ahlert, Ph.D., HDR, Bethlehem, PA Presenters: Walter J. Payne, P.G., DEP, Norristown, PA; Paul Gotthold, EPA Region 3, Philadelphia, PABrownfield’s Best Practices: Transforming Blighted Property into a Community Oriented & Sustainable Development (2C) Room: Monongahela Moderator: Alisa Harris, DEP Special Deputy Secretary for External Affairs, Harrisburg, PA Speakers: Stephen Pholar, West-to-West Coalition, Inc, Duquesne, PA; Taris Vrcek, McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; Rick Belloli, Civic Square, Pittsburgh, PA; James Richter, Hazelwood Initiative, Pittsburgh, PA; Sarah Stroney,RIDC, Pittsburgh, PA |
| 3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Mobile Workshop |
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM |
Reception at PNC Park |
| 8:15 - 9:15 AM |
Funding Plenary (P03) Room: Confluence Ballroom Hello? Is there any funding out there?? Budgets
are shrinking at every level of government. Private Moderator: Jill Gaito, Gaito & Associates, LLC, Carlisle, PA Speakers: Gail A. Cooper, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC; Brian Eckert, DCED, Harrisburg, PA; Matt Ward, Sustainable Strategies DC, Washington, DC |
| 9:15 - 10:00 AM |
Extreme Makeover (P04) Room: Confluence Ballroom Abstract: Now in its sixth consecutive year, Extreme Makeover – Three applicants will present their projects for consideration under the Commonwealth’s Industrial Sites Reuse Program. The projects will be introduced by a short video that will be aired during this session and each applicant will have the opportunity to pitch their project. The videos and pitches will be scored by both a panel of judges and the audience. Which applicant will receive your vote for an Industrial Sites Reuse Program award? The winner will be announced on day two of the conference. Moderator: Brian Eckert, DCED, Harrisburg, PA
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| 10:15 - 11:05 AM |
A Different Paradigm for Brownfield Assessments/Remediation (3A) Room: Allegheny Abstract: Why do we perform Phase I ESAs, remedial investigations, and risk assessments just to end up ultimately installing a soil cover on a brownfield site as a remedy? How effective is the work we do? How many instances of adverse health effects do we really prevent? These questions will be evaluated in the context of the historical regulatory mechanisms that currently dictate environmental due diligence practices on brownfield properties. The concepts of acceptable environmental risks, background (naturally-occurring) risks and commonly-accepted everyday risks will also be discussed. This session will question the current contemporary paradigm within which brownfield practitioners routinely operate and challenge them to "think outside the box". Moderator: Mark Urbassik, P.E., KU Resources, Inc., Duquesne, PA Vapor Intrusion - the Old and the New! (3B) Room: Ohio Abstract: Vapor Intrusion is an important part of the brownfield program. This panel will discuss project planning, field execution, laboratory analysis and data interpretation of standard vapor intrusion studies, but will also discuss the particular issues associated with more recent stray gas studies. Moderator: Barbara Jo Hall, TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Speakers: Lee Ann Sinagoga, Tetra Tech, Pittsburgh PA; Don Dawicki, TestAmerica Laboratories, Burlington VT; Jeff Walsh, Penn Environmental & Remediation, Hatfield, PA The Tale of Three Cities (3C) Room: Monongahela Chair: Pat Earley, Allegheny County Economic Development, Pittsburgh, PA Moderator: Pat Earley, Allegheny County Economic Development, Pittsburgh, PA |
| 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM |
Site Cleanups at Various Stages of Progress: Contaminant Source Characterization, Innovative Remediation, and Mitigation Effectiveness Assessment (4A) Room: Allegheny Abstract: This session includes discussions of effective LNAPL characterization using various approaches including an innovative approach to coal refuse remediation, and the impact of complex hydrogeology on assessing the post-remediation conditions of a surface water body. Moderator: Matt Maloney, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Moon Township, PA Managing Environmental Funding Risks in Public- Private Partnerships (4B) Room: Ohio Moderator: Mitch Bormack, TRC Companies, Philadelphia, PA Re-Visioning Brownfields: Turning Thoughtful Planning into Community Assets (4C) Room: Monongahela Moderator: Tracey Vernon, Vernon Land Use, LLC, Mechanicsburg, PA Panelists: Kara Allison, Hull & Associates, Inc., Dublin, OH; Joseph N. Biondo, AIA, Spillman Farmer Architects, Bethlehem, PA; Robert Postal, Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation, Lewistown, PA; Michael Fisher, SEDA-Council of Governments, Lewisburg, PA |
| 12:10 - 1:15 PM - Lunch in Exhibit Hall |
| 1:15 - 1:30 PM |
Extreme Makeover Award (P05) Room: Confluence Ballroom Abstract: DCED Deputy Secretary Carolyn Newhouse will make comments, followed by the exciting announcement of the Extreme Makeover Award as voted on by you! Moderator: Brian Eckert, DCED, Harrisburg, PA
Closing Remarks with Moderator Vince Brisini, DEP, Harrisburg, PA
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Questions, please contact Cori Stellfox by e-mail: c.stellfox@eswp.com or
by phone: 412-261-0710 x 11