News
- EPA Updates The Revitalization Handbook - Addressing Liability Concerns at Contaminated Properties
- Revitalizing New England - Brownfields Summit 2020 Call for Sessions & Call for Sponsors!!!
- EPA 2019 MAC Grant Awards
Events
- June 17 & 18,2020: VA Brownfields Conference
- October 7 & 8 2020: Revitalizing New England - Brownfields Summit 2020
News
EPA Revitalization Handbook - Addressing Liability Concerns at Contaminated Properties
In December, EPA released The Revitalization Handbook - Addressing Liability Concerns at Contaminated Properties (2019 Edition). This information can be useful to stakeholders who are involved in the development of contaminated sites. The handbook summarizes the federal statutory provisions and EPA cleanup enforcement documents that may be able to address the liability concerns of parties involved in the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated sites. This document summarizes key legal and policy changes since the 2014 version.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FY 2019 MAC GRANTEES!
This year NJIT TAB helped communities in EPA Regions 1, 3, & 4 win approximately $12.5 million in EPA Grant funding through one-on-one technical assistance and grant writing workshops!!
The EPA awarded 151 grants totaling $64.5 million in Brownfields funding to 149 communtites. These funds will expand the ability of communities to recycle vacant and abandoned properties for new, productive reuses. For more information click here.
Events
SAVE THE DATE!!! JUNE 17-18, 2020
2020 Virginia Brownfields Conference
Oxbow Center
16620 East Riverside Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
For Sponsorship Information follow this LINK.
More information to follow.
January 2020
Summit Organizers
Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA)
New Jersey Institute of Technology Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities Program (NJIT TAB)
Summit Partners
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Environmental Agency Brownfield Programs:
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Economic Development Agencies:
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Goals of the Regional Summit:
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Summit Participants:
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The two-day Summit will include plenary and break-out sessions and an exhibit area. There will be ample time during the breaks for networking and viewing the exhibits.
Call for Presentations & Sessions
Summit organizers are soliciting proposals for complete 75-minute sessions or individual 20-minute presentations. All proposals will be considered, but complete 75-minute sessions are preferred.
Proposing a 75-minute Session
There are two types of sessions we are soliciting proposals for:
1) A site-specific case-study of a project in one of the New England states that illustrates financing, coalition-building, unique site considerations, and lessons learned. We intend to have one case study session for each of the six states.
2) Sessions on the following topics (or on other relevant topics that you are free to suggest):
- Leveraging Funds
- Renewable Energy on Brownfields
- Marketing Brownfields Sites to Developers
- Liability Challenges and Solutions for Stakeholders/Municipalities
- Engage the Community: Develop a Community Engagement Plan/Create a Brownfields Task Force
- Engaging Property Owners/Developers
- Best Practices for Beneficial Reuse of Fill on Brownfields Sites
- Stormwater Management on Brownfields
- Land Banking Brownfields Sites
- Gentrification and Brownfields - Ushering in Revitalization Without Pushing People Out
- Climate Adaptation and Brownfields Redevelopment/Resilient Infrastructure
- Urban Agriculture on Brownfields
- Broadband and Brownfields
- Historic Preservation
- Marketing Your Revolving Loan Fund
- Emerging Contaminants at Brownfields
Each session will be 75 minutes and should have 3 presenters and a moderator. Each presentation should be a maximum of 20 minutes in length, leaving 15 minutes for audience Q&A. Presentations can be shorter, allowing time for a panel format/discussion.
Submit a proposal for a 75-minute session HERE (or copy this link into your browser if you encounter security issues: https://forms.gle/m8jhLkyVtqfy5Bj87) or access the online form from the Summit webpage at: www.newmoa.org/brownfields2020. The submission deadline is Friday March 13, 2020. The Google form will require you to briefly describe the session content and key learning objectives, suggest a catchy title, and identify the presenters and moderator.
Proposing an Individual 20-minute Presentation
Suggested presentation topics are listed above, or you can propose a different topic. Submit a proposal for a 20 minute-presentation HERE (or copy this link into your browser if you encounter security issues: https://forms.gle/nTHk7ASYh6G2oB3o6) or access the online form from the Summit webpage at: www.newmoa.org/brownfields2020. The submission deadline is Friday March 13, 2020. The Google form will require you to briefly describe the presentation content and key learning objectives and suggest a catchy title.
Sponsoring the Summit
Why should you sponsor?
All sponsors will have high visibility prior to and during the Summit. NEWMOA will include the sponsors' names and logos, indicating their level of sponsorship on the Summit webpages and social media postings and on handouts and signs during the event. The levels of sponsorship and their associated costs and benefits (in addition to those above) are outlined below:
Platinum Plus Wednesday Evening Reception Sponsorship for $4,000 ($3,000 for non-profits):
• Enhanced visibility & acknowledgement at the summit & special signage during the reception
• Table in the exhibit area at no cost
• Registration for 4 attendees at no cost
Platinum Luncheon Sponsor (limit of 2) at $3,000 ($2,250 for non-profits):
• Special signage & verbal thank you during the luncheon
• Table in the exhibit area at no cost
• Registration for 3 attendees at no cost
Gold Breakfast/Coffee Break Sponsor (limit of 5) at $2,000 each ($1,500 for non-profits):
• Special signage during the breakfast/coffee break
• Table in the exhibit area at no cost
• Registration for 2 attendees at no cost
Silver Sponsorship (limit of 10) for $1,250 ($1,000 for non-profit):
• Table in the exhibit area at no cost
• Registration for 1 attendee at no cost
Sponsorships received prior to March 1, 2020, can join the Summit planning group and provide advice on sessions and speakers.
Exhibiting at the Summit
Why should you exhibit?
Many of the Summit attendees buy products and services such as:
• Analytical instruments and services
• Monitoring and sampling equipment and services
• Remediation and treatment equipment and services
• Consulting services
Exhibit space is limited to 20 and includes:
• 6’ by 30” table, skirted and 2 chairs
• Registration for 1 attendee
• Attendee list (emailed post-conference)
• Coffee breaks and evening reception held in the exhibit space
Sponsors have first priority on exhibiting. Exhibit-only spaces will become available only if the number of sponsors allows. The best way to secure exhibit space is to become a Summit Sponsor.
To become a Summit Sponsor, contact Jennifer Griffith at jgriffith@newmoa.org or (617) 367-8558, ext. 303