Thursday, December 12, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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This program, co-sponsored by the Environmental & Energy Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and the Environmental Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association, will present an update on developments regarding brownfields and the federal Superfund law. Topics will include a review of DEC policies and practices in implementing the 2015 Amendments to the Brownfield Cleanup Act; a discussion of trends in Superfund enforcement, including natural resource damages and the impact of the Superfund Task Force recommendations; and an analysis of case law developments in both of these areas.
This program will not be taped – you only have one chance to see it – Live!
Live Program: $149 for NYC Bar & NYSBA Members | $249 for Nonmembers
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Introductory Remarks:Letitia A. James
New York State Attorney GeneralKeynote Speaker:Peter D. Lopez
Regional Administrator of Region II, Environmental Protection AgencyPanel Chairs:L. Margaret Barry
Arnold & PorterSarah M. Lobe
Nixon Peabody LLPLinda Shaw
Knauf Shaw LLPSpeakers:Jose Almanzar
Periconi LLCBrian Carr
United States Environmental Protection AgencyMatthew Carroll
Environmental Engineer
Tenen EnvironmentalAndrew Guglielmi
New York State Department of Environmental ConservationChristine M. Leas
Sive, Paget & RieselHelen Collier Mauch
Zarin & SteinmetzMichael Murphy
New York State Department of Environmental ConservationGary Rozmus
Senior Consultant
GEI Consultants. Inc., P.C.Michelle Sarro
Assistant General Counsel
NYC Mayor’s Office of Environmental RemediationMatthew J. Sinkman
Office of New York State Attorney GeneralDaniel Walsh, Ph.D.
Principal
Walsh Environmental SolutionsMarla E. Wieder
United States Environmental Protection Agency – Region II10:00 am – 10:05 am Welcome
Program Co-Chairs: David J. Freeman, J. Kevin Healy,
Amy L. Reichhart & Larry Schnapf
10:05 am – 10:10 am Opening Remarks
Hon. Letitia A. James
New York State Attorney General10:10 am – 11:10 am Update on New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program
Panel Chair: L. Margaret Barry
Speakers: Andrew Guglielmi, Michael Murphy, Christine M. Leas & Matthew Carroll11:10 am – 12:10 pm Superfund
Panel Chair: Sarah M. Lobe
Speakers: Marla E. Wieder, Matthew J. Sinkman & Jose Almanzar12:10 pm – 12:40 pm New York City Cleanup Issues
Speakers: Michelle Sarro & Gary Rozmus12:40 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
Hon. Peter D. Lopez
Administrator
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 22:00 pm – 2:30 pm Case Law Update
Helen Collier Mauch2:30 pm – 3:00 pm The Intersection of Superfund and Brownfields—The Gowanus Canal
Panel Chair: Linda Shaw
Speakers: Brian Carr & Daniel WalshCLE Credit
New York: 4.0 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 4.2 General
California: 4.0 General
Pennsylvania: 3.5 GeneralThis program has been generously sponsored by:
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Environmental Law, J. Kevin Healy & Amy E. Turner, Co-ChairsSponsoring Organization:
NYSBA Environmental & Energy Law Section, Howard Tollin, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org ______________________________________________________________