CPES Hot Topic Recordings
Continuing Professional Education Services, LLC (CPES) is so much more than courses for professional credits, we are a clearinghouse of current technical and regulatory topics and we are the organization bringing together the thought leaders of the fields of remediation, engineering, legal and environmental consulting, to name a few. Our mission is to educate and challenge your mind, while providing speakers who have the answers. CPES FREE Hot Topic Series will always be virtual and covers a variety of topics presented by prominent thought leaders and if you miss the program, you may always watch it here. We hope you enjoy, learn and come back often.
2025 Environmental Forecast and Look into the Governor’s Race with Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ
January 16, 2025
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Speaker
Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ
Moderator
Phil Brilliant, CHMM, LSRP, Founder of Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC.
Registration is Required
Questions? Please email Julianne Mosolgo with questions at mosolgo@cpesnj.com or call at 774-571-1664
Continuing Education Credits will not be offered for this Hot Topic Session
Deep Dive Panel Discussion on SRRA 2.0 Rule Proposal from NJDEP
December 11, 2024
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Panelists
Jorge Berkowitz, Ph.D., LSRP, Jorge H Berkowitz LLC
Steven T. Senior, Esq., Co-Chair, Riker Danzig LLP
Dennis Toft, Esq., Chair, Environmental Group, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Moderator
Phil Brilliant, CHMM, LSRP, Founder of Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC.
Registration is Required
Questions? Please email Julianne Mosolgo with questions at mosolgo@cpesnj.com or call at 774-571-1664
Continuing Education Credits will not be offered for this Hot Topic Session
How LSRPs Should Effectively Communicate with PRCR: From Onboarding Meeting to Post RAO
November 14, 2024
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Topic
How LSRPs Should Effectively Communicate with PRCR: From Onboarding Meeting to Post RAO
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.
Registration is Required
Continuing Education Credits will not be offered for this Hot Topic Session
Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance
Date:
October 21, 2024
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Topic
Monitored Natural Attenuation Guidance
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.
Registration is Required
Continuing Education Credits will not be offered for this Hot Topic Session
What You Need to Know as an LSRP and Environmental Consultant about PFAS Exclusions in Insurance
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Topic
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. During the session Adam will discuss the challenges of PFAS exclusions in insurance policies and how specialists in environmental insurance are addressing these issues.
Speaker: Adam Puharic is Owner of Puharic and Associates, Inc., a professional risk management and insurance firm in Manasquan, NJ. Puharic and Associates offers business lines including Professional, General, Excess, Cyber and Employee Practices, as well as Commercial Auto, Group and Individual Health, and much much more.
Moderator: Philip I. Brilliant, LSRP
Continuing Education Credits will not be offered for this Hot Topic Session
What is Technical Impracticability for Site Remediation?
Date:
September 27, 2024
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Topic
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.
Registration is Required
Continuing Education Credits will not be offered for this Hot Topic Session
The New Jersey Environmental Legislative Forecast 2024
Join Phil Brilliant, CHMM, LSRP as he discusses what will be on the legislative agenda for 2024 in NJ with Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ. The two will touch upon the LSRP program, as well as what to expect in the A901 Rules, Climate Change initiatives and so much more including a discussion of the 2024 Presidential Election and looking at the 2025 Governor Election in NJ. Join us Free!
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Topic
Environmental law and policy in New Jersey have seldom remained in a static condition. Rather, they have continued to evolve due to judicial, executive, and legislative decisions. 2023 was full of significant developments. So what is on the Agenda for 2024? Join us on January 10, 2024 at 8AM to hear one of those “in the room” in Trenton, Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ.
A Conversation with Gwen Zervas, NJDEP, Director of Remediation Management in the Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment Program
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.
Join us for this 1 hour Hot Topic, that will be open to your questions too.
August 3, 2023 | 8:30am-9:30am
Enforcement of the “Dirty Dirt” Law
(N.J.S.A. 13:1E-126 -135.6)
Description
These hour long programs are designed to update the industry on vital topics facing environmental regulations and protection in New Jersey and the surrounding area, as well as allow for an open dialogue with industry experts.
Topic
Enforcement of the “Dirty Dirt” Law
Speaker: Tom Farrell, CHMM, Chief, NJDEP – Bureau of Solid Waste Compliance & Enforcement
Moderator: Philip I. Brilliant, LSRP
Continuing Education Credits will not be offered for this Hot Topic Session
Introduction to the First LSRP Management Tool
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 capability to add deadlines to your calendar, send reminders and track task management of your time. CPES has joined with Aldoa to introduce LSRPs to this new product.
June 22, 2023; 8:30AM to 9:30AM
NJDEP Brownfield Programs and Initiatives
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 client funding, as well as PRCR ability to ask questions about available funds.
May 4, 2023 – 8AM to 9AM
Meet the Assistant Commissioner David Haymes
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.
April 6, 2023 – 8AM to 9AM
LSRP Use of Independent Professional Judgment
Moderator: Dr. Jorge Berkowitz, LSRP
Panelists: Rodger Ferguson, Jr., LSRP, President, Penn Jersey Consulting
Neil R. Rivers, LSRP, Senior Associate/VP, Langan Engineering
Andrew Robins, Esq., Chair, Environmental Practice Group, Sills, Cummis, & Gross, PC
Joanne Vos, Esq., Maraziti Falcon, LLP
March 2, 2023 8AM
What does the Flood Hazard Area and Stormwater Management Rule Proposal mean to Developers in NJ?
Moderator: Dr. Jorge Berkowitz, LSRP
Speaker: Andrew Robins, Esq., Sills, Cummis & Gross, PC
January 20, 2023 at 10AM
What Does the NJ Environmental Legislative Agenda Look Like in 2023?
Moderator: Philip I. Brilliant, CHMM, LSRP
Speaker: Anthony Russo, President of CIANJ
February 8, 2023 at 8AM
Dirty Dirt Update #3 – A901 Registration Extension is Law
Anthony Russo of CIANJ/Commerce Magazine provided an update on the Law signed by Governor Murphy extending the registration to July 14, 2022 and who should register.
July 13, 2022
The Sanctity of an LSRPs Professional Judgment
The Sanctity of an LSRPs Professional Judgment with Dr. Jorge Berkowitz of JHB Consulting, Andrew Robins, Esq., of Sills, Cummins & Gross, Steven Senior, Esq., of Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti and Philip I. Brilliant, CHMM, LSRP of Brilliant Environmental Services.
June 2, 2022
Five Steps Every Business Owner Must Take to Win the Cyber War
with Adam Puharic, President of Puharic and Associates, Inc. and John Kalli, co-founder of Trinity Worldwide Technologies, LLC
May 5, 2022
Update on Dirty Dirt, A901 Law Extensions
With Anthony Russo of CIANJ/Commerce Magazine, Tracy Straka of Creamer Environmental, and Jennifer Solewski of Bayshore Reclycling
April 05, 2022
The New Jersey Environmental Legislative Agenda 2022
With Anthony Russo, President of Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey, and CEP/Publisher of Commerce Magazine
February 10, 2022
2022 Site Remediation Program Forecast
With Andy Robins, ESQ. of Sills, Cummins & Gross – Steve Senior, ESQ. of Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti – Dr. Jorge Berkowitz, LSRP of JHB, LLC – Philip Brilliant, CHMM, LSRP of Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC
January 13, 2022
Best Practices for Community Air Monitoring Programs
With Bruce Groves, CIH, President & CEO of Emicott – Dr. Deborah Barsotti, DABT, Vice President-Applied Toxicology & Publick Health Risk
December 9, 2021
Environmental Justice in New Jersey
With Ray Papperman, ESQ. of Sills, Cummis & Gross – Bhavini A. Doschi, ESQ. of McManimon & Scotland, LLC – Dr. Nicky Sheats, ESQ., Director of The Center for Urban Environment of the John S. Watson Institute for Urban Posicy & Research at Kean University – Ray Cantor, ESQ. Vice President of Government Affairs at NJBIA
October 15, 2021
Inspections/Review of Regulatory Documents & Remedial Action Permit Submissions in Light of the Amendments to the Remediation Standards
With Lynne Mitchell, Assistant Director, NJDEP, Site Remediation Program
October 1, 2021
New Remediation Standards and Taking Questions from the Audience
With Dr. Barry Frasco, Assistant Director in the Site Remediation and Waste Management Program
August 10, 2021
Dr. Jorge Berkowitz Chats One on One With Former NJDEP Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner for Site Remediation Irene Kropp
July 8, 2021
The Dirt on A-901 Compliance - NJ New Commercial Waste & Soil & Fill Recycling Requirements
Featuring Tracy Straka and Michele Zolezi
June 3, 2021
NJ Site Remediation Licensing Board Audit & PCC Evaluation: What You Need to Know?
Featuring Dr. Jorge Berkowitz and Steve Senior, Esq.
May 6, 2021
Employer Threats in Post-COVID World
Featuring Adam Puharic, President of Puharic and Associates
April 8, 2021
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