What is Technical Impracticability for Site Remediation? [VIDEO]

What is Technical Impracticability for Site Remediation? Speaker: Jorge Berkowitz, Ph.D., LSRP, Private Consultant with over 40 years of environmental consulting experience. Moderator: Phil Brilliant, CHMM, LSRP- founder of Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC. Phil is a Board Member/LSRP of the NJ Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board. When “Clean Up” Hits the Wall: What LSRPs Need … Read more

What You Need to Know as an LSRP and Environmental Consultant about PFAS Exclusions in Insurance [VIDEO]

During this FREE Hot Topic, Adam will discuss the growing concern over PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” and if it is significantly impacting the insurance landscape, particularly for environmental consulting firms and LSRPs. The challenges of PFAS exclusions in insurance policies and how specialists in environmental insurance are addressing these issues. Speaker: Adam Puharic is … Read more

Enforcement of the “Dirty Dirt” Law [VIDEO]

CPES Hot Topic on Enforcement of the “Dirty Dirt Law” with Tom Farrell, CHMM, Chief, NJDEP, Bureau of Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement. Tom spoke about the upcoming rule and guidance for the handling of “Dirty Dirt” in New Jersey Speaker: Tom Farrell, CHMM, Chief, NJDEP – Bureau of Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement Moderator: Philip I. … Read more

A Conversation with Gwen Zervas, NJDEP, Director of Remediation Management in the Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Program [VIDEO]

FREE Hot Topic with Gwen Zervas of NJDEP, Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment, Division of Remediation Management on August 8, 2023. As Director, her responsibilities include the oversight and management of Remediation Review (Inspection & Review, as well as Remedial Action Permits), Remediation Oversight (Case Management, Field Operations and UHOT) and Publicly Funded Response. NJDEP’s … Read more

Introduction to the First LSRP Management Tool [VIDEO]

Frank Preve of Aldoa, will introduce the First LSRP/Environmental Project Management Platform for Cases in New Jersey. LSRPs obligations require management of regulatory and mandatory timeframes, not just the milestone requirements for RI and RA, but also Receptor Evaluations, Vapor Intrusion Investigations and IEC Reporting. This database actively manages all the timeframes and has the … Read more

NJDEP Brownfield Programs and Initiatives [VIDEO]

Presented by Elizabeth Limbrick, Director of Brownfields & Sustainable Systems, NJ Economic Development Authority Ms. Limbrick will discuss the current status of funding from the HDSRF, Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive Program, Brownfields Impact Fund and USEPA Brownfield Planning and Assessment Services, while discussing eligibility and “what is the ideal project.” Excellent insight for LSRPs looking for … Read more

Meet the Assistant Commissioner David Haymes [VIDEO]

David Haymes is the new Assistant Commissioner of the Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Program and will join us to discuss his program, his goals and his vision of Site Remediation. New Jersey’s Next Chapter in Site Remediation: Key Take-Aways from CPES’ April “Hot Topic” with Assistant Commissioner David Haymes On April 6 CPES welcomed … Read more

LSRP Use of Independent Professional Judgment [VIDEO]

Moderator: Dr. Jorge Berkowitz, LSRP Panelists: Independent Professional Judgment at a Crossroads: What DEP, LSRPs and Redevelopers Need to Know Highlights from CPES’ March 2, 2023 Hot-Topic panel On March 2 CPES convened a no-holds-barred round-table on the steady erosion of “Independent Professional Judgment” (IPJ) inside New Jersey’s Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) program. Moderated … Read more

What Does the NJ Environmental Legislative Agenda Look Like in 2023? [VIDEO]

Dynamic rundown of NJ’s 2023 environmental agenda—A-901 “dirty dirt,” recycling/EPR, PFAS, flood-hazard rules, EV batteries and more—plus action tips. Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ overview of the 2023 Environmental Legislative Agenda, as well as a cross view of what to expect from NJDEP in 2023. Navigating New Jersey’s 2023 Environmental Agenda: Key Take-aways from CIANJ … Read more