The 2024 Conference Schedule is in development. Please check back for updates. The 2023 Conference Schedule is posted below.
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Wednesday May 10 2023
DAY 1
9:00 am7200">11:00 am Early Session
Brownfield Bus Tour
Wayne Cropp (Baker Donelson); Bart Kempf (BABC); Evan Spann (TDEC); Troy Keith (TDEC); Pat Gribben (TDEC)Offsite
The 2023 Brownfield Tour will focus on a single multi-faceted site steeped in Chattanooga history—the former Standard Coosa Thatcher Mill. The Standard Coosa Thatcher Mill, which is a former hosiery mill and a key piece of Chattanooga's industrial past, is currently undergoing mixed use redevelopment. The tour will focus on the technical and legal challenges that come with multiple uses, developers, Voluntary Agreements, Land Use Restrictions, contaminants, exposure pathways, EPA grants, and regulatory governing authorities. Participants can register for the tour here.Brownfield: https://forms.office.com/g/cDsGGxMBDy
Wastewater Bus Tour
Offsite
Once known as the most polluted city in America, Chattanooga is in the “clear”. Come explore elements of the City of Chattanooga’s Clear Initiative. Clear Chattanooga is the City’s community-wide wastewater improvement plan. Join us as we visit the Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus (MBEC). We’ll stop at the new Hamm Road wet weather equalization station and then tour part of MBEC to learn about major energy efficiency upgrades and capacity improvements in the works. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable closed-toed shoes. We’ll make two stops during this tour and will arrive back at the convention center at 11. Participants can register for the tour here. MBWWTP: https://forms.office.com/g/J3Y39cb3wB
1:15 pm4500">2:30 pm : Breakout Session 1
1.1 Tri-state Riverfront Revitalization
Moderator: Camilla Warren, EPA; Speakers: Dan Gibson, Natchez, MS; Steve Stanley, Sheffield, ALRoom 16/17
1.2 Small Changes, Big Impacts: Zero Waste Goals, Climate Change, & Sustainability in Solid Waste
Moderator: Julie Hall, Weaver Consultants Group; Speakers: Jennifer Harrman, Nashville's Zero Waste Plan; Kate Howe, Weaver Consultants GroupRoom 9/10
1.3 Decarbonizing Transportation and Promoting Equity
Moderator: Molly Cripps, TN Office of Energy; Speakers: Alexa Voytek, TN Office of Energy; Drew Frye, TVA; Rob Ferber, Xos Trucks; Rich Davies, Oak Ridge National LaboratoryRoom 13
1.4 Remedial Technologies
Moderator: Jordan Knight, Land Science; Speakers: Andrew Alexander, BLE; Daniel Pile, REGENESIS; Bruce Kennington, RambollRoom 18/19
1.5 TO-15A and Specialty Air Analysis
Speakers: Chris Johnson, Pace; John Hawkins, PaceRoom 14
1.6 Side Slope Riser Repair at West Camden Using Geophysics and Non-standard Drilling
Speakers: Tamara Perkin, Weaver Consultants Group; Brandon Richardson, WM; Jayson Gray, Diversified Engineering Inc.Room 12
1.7 Water
Moderator: Brian Ham, TDEC; Speakers: Rebecca Ransom, USGS; Jeremy Hooper, TDEC DSWM; Yolanda Jane McDonald, Vanderbilt UniversityRoom 15
1.8 Stormwater
Speakers: Stephanie Durman, TDEC; Matt Hicks, EPARoom 20/21
3:00 pm4500">4:15 pm : Breakout Session 2
2.1 Brownfields
Moderator: Camilla Warren, US EPA Region 4; Speakers: Mary Hashem, Adaapta; Sherry Weedman, Tetra Tech; TBD, TDECRoom 16/17
2.2 Going Beyond the Phase I: Environmental and Social Due Diligence
Moderator: Ronne Adkins, TDEC; Speakers: Dawn Santoianni, Haley & Aldrich; Peter Baty, ALO AdvisorsRoom 9/10
2.3 Alternative Remediation
Moderator: David Heicher, GeoImaging Systems; Speakers: Dylan Crouch, AECOM; J. Todd Mcfarland, WSP; Matt Adkins, CSX Transportation; Andrew Kiggen, REGENESISRoom 18/19
2.4 How Do Alternative Energy Sources Play A Role in Climate Change & Testing
TBDRoom 14
2.5 Leachate
Speaker: John Gardner, Smith GardnerRoom 12
2.6 Incinerator Issues Nationwide and Impact of Generators
Moderator: Rob Ashe, TDEC DSWM; Speakers: Jared Lynn, Nissan; David Morgan, Carbon Rivers; Jeremy Hooper, TDEC DSWM; Brett Harris, TDEC DSWMRoom 15
2.7 PFAS Regional and Federal Updates
Moderator: Laurel A. Royer, Carinalis Consulting and Research; Speakers: Aaryn Jones, US EPA; Frannie Nilsen, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality; Sonja Favors, Alabama Department of Environmental ManagementRoom 13
2.8 Legislative Updates
Speaker: Steve Christopher, TN BPRRoom 20/21
4:30 pm4500">5:45 pm : Breakout Session 3
3.1 TDEC VOAP Regulatory Update
Speakers: Troy Keith, TDEC; Evan Spann, TDECRoom 16/17
3.2 Water
Moderator: Paula Mitchell TDEC DWR; Speakers: Sophia DeMarse, TDEC; Seth McCormick, TDEC; Chris Lambert, Clarksville Water SystemRoom 9/10
3.3 TDEC Vapor Intrusion Guidance: One Year Later
Speakers: Ahmet Bulbulkaya, TDEC; Thomas Hatton, Clean VaporRoom 14
3.4 Augmented Reality and 3D Visualization for Conceptual Site Modeling
3.5 Closure and Post-Closure Landfill Cost Estimates and Long-term Custodial Care
Speaker: Julie Hall, Weaver Consultants GroupRoom 12
3.6 OBOD and National Implications
Moderator: Rick Whitson, TDEC DSWM; Speaker: Terri Crosby-Vega, EPA Region 4Room 15
3.7 Harnessing the Power of Environmental Data
Speakers: Alex Antonison and Ryan Otter, Middle Tennessee State University; TBD, American Cleaning InstituteRoom 13
3.8 Ethics 1
Speakers: Heather Iverson, TDEC; Taylor Tavormina, TDECRoom 20/21
Thursday May 11 2023
DAY 2
9:30 am4500">10:45 am : Breakout Session 4
4.1 Brownfield Case Studies and Creative Reuse
Moderator: Patrick Mulligan, RSIEnTech; Speakers: Kevin Ironside, RSIEnTech; Lydia Birk, S&ME; Tim Hendrick, ETDD; Brian Kvam, StantecRoom 16/17
4.2 Next Generation: Role of Advanced Nuclear in Decarbonizing Energy
Moderator: Dawn Santoianni, Haley & Aldrich; Speakers: Dan Stout, Ultra Safe Nuclear; Brian McDermott, TVARoom 9/10
4.3 Accelerated Landfill Recovery / CTI
Speaker: Te-Yang Soong, CTI and AssociatesRoom 12
4.4 CSM
Moderator: Bertisabel Custer, WSP; Speakers: David Winchell, WSP; Joe Ricker, WSP; Robin Mikeal, AECOM; Duane Guilfoil, AST EnvironmentalRoom 18/19
4.5 How Does Climate Change Affect The Indoor Air Environment
Speaker: Jimmy Johnston, TDECRoom 13
4.6 Treatment Methods for PFAS (Montrose)
Moderator: Dania Rodriguez, ASTSWMO; Speaker: Nicole Bolea, ECT2Room 15
4.7 Scientific Data Quality Integrity
Moderator: Camilla Warren, US EPA Region 4; Speakers: John Blevins US EPA Region 4; Aaryn Jones, US EPA Region 4; Lucas Barroso-Giachetti, S&ME; Robert Wilkinson, TDECRoom 14
4.8 OSHA PSM
Speakers: Steven I. Addlestone, Eastman; Michael Lewis, TDECRoom 20/21
11:00 am4500">12:15 pm : Breakout Session 5
5.1 Brownfield Funding Oppertunities
Moderator: Olga Perry, EPA; Presenters: Paula Middlebrooks, TDEC; Dwan Austin, City of Chattanooga; Sam Saieed, SETDD; Troy Keith, TDEC; Bill Pollard, Brightbridge, Inc.Room 16/17
5.2 Innovation By Battery: Creating New Opportunities for Evs and Electric Grid Storage
Moderator: Meghan Ploch, TDEC; Speakers: Austin Devaney, Piedmont Lithium; Harrison Kreafle, NOVONIX Anode MaterialsRoom 9/10
5.3 Characterization of Disposed CCRs To Determine Sustainability for Beneficial use Harvesting
Speaker: Eric Tlachac, RambollRoom 12
5.4 The Role of Air Sampling in the Carbon Credits Marketplace
Speakers: Tiffany Thomas, Haley & Aldrich; Nicole Bolea, ECT2; Daniella Landers, Womble Bond DickinsonRoom 13
5.5 Wildlife Habitat Landscapes: Certification Options…
Moderator: Greer C. Tidwell, Jr., TDEC Bureau of Conservation; Speakers: Michael Butler, TN Wildlife Federation; Don Gentilcore, Waste Management; Christine Justice, Bridgestone Americas; Joleen Shiroma, GM Spring HillRoom 18/19
5.6 ESG Panel: Career Trends / State of ESG
Moderator: Dawn Santoianni, Haley & Aldrich; Speaker: Dodd Galbreath, Lipscomb University, Institute for Sustainable PracticeRoom 14
5.7 Corrective Action Orders vs. Permits and Redevelopment Of RCRA Facilities
Moderator: Beverly Philpot, TDEC DSWM; Speaker: David Egetter, EPA Region 4; Brian Bastek, EPA Region 4Room 15
5.8 Sovereign Citizen
Speaker: Jeff Zentner, TDECRoom 20/21
2:00 pm4500">3:15 pm : Breakout Session 6
6.1 Brownfield / Land Use
Speakers: Lamont Price, TNECD; Debbie Clabo, TNECD; Logan McCoy, TNECD; Paula Middlebrooks, TDECRoom 16/17
6.2 Advancing Sustainability and Resillence Through Innovation
Moderator: Caleb Powell, TDEC; Speakers: Don Haynes, Florim USA; Ben Chandler, Haley & Aldrich; Steve Seifried, AmerescoRoom 14
6.3 Remedial Tools
Moderator: Bertisabel Custer, WSP; Speakers: Kit Carson, Ramboll; PJ Nolan, WSP; Cole Mayer, WSP; Gunkan Sikri, Haley & AldrichRoom 18/19
6.4 Vapor Intrusion Sampling Best Practices / Mitigation
Speakers: Jim Fineis, Total Vapor Solutions; Jordan Knight, Land ScienceRoom 13
6.5 Recycling of Wind Terbine Blades, Solar Panels, and EV Batteries
Moderator: John Webb, TDEC DSWM; Speakers: Tita LaGrimas, Tradebe; Angie Martin, Heritage Environmental ServicesRoom 15
6.6 Liquid Release Test methods for Landfills
Speaker: Eric Chiado, Civil & Environmental ConsultantsRoom 12
6.7 Water
Speakers: Ashby Barnes and Richard Rogers, TDEC Division of Water ResourcesRoom 9/10
6.8 Ethics 2
Speakers: Matt Morris, DOJ; Todd Gleeson, DOJRoom 20/21
3:30 pm4500">4:45 pm : Breakout Session 7
7.1 Making the Economic Case for Hydrogen
Moderator: Jesse Brown, Burns & McDonnell; Speakers: Andrew Campbell, TVA; Will James, Battelle Memorial InstituteRoom 9/10
7.2 Applying Digital Technology to Automate Compliance Assurance Monitoring
Speaker: Todd Rinck, US EPA Region 4Room 13
7.3 Producer Liability and Disposal at End of Life
Moderator: Jenn Tribble, Policy Director; Speaker: Matt Taylor, TDECRoom 15
7.4 Chemicals of Energing Concern (PFAS Replacement) / Beyond PFAS - Pharma and Personal Care Disruptors
Moderator: Tim Fitzpatrick, SGS AXYS Analytical Services; Speakers: Joe Rossabi, Redox Tech; Jeff Paul, WSPRoom 14
7.5 Effective Engagement With Water Boards
Moderator: David Jackson, Regulated Community Perspective; Speakers: Dodd Galbreath, State Water Board Chair and Metro Nashville Stormwater Committe Chair; Michael Hunt, Metro Nashville/Davidson County Water Services; J. Jeremy Swilley, City of Chattanooga Public WorksRoom 16/17
7.6 Back to the Basin: Remarkable Successes, Lessons Learned, and Bright Future
Moderator: Christina Treglia, TDEC Bureau of Conservation; Speakers: Justine Cucchiarra, Seven Islands State Birding Park; Gina Hancock, Tennessee State Parks Conservancy; Christian Spears, TN Brew WorksRoom 18/19
7.7 CCR Remediation and Relocation
Speaker: Heath Lockley, Republic ServicesRoom 12
7.8 Brownfields
Speakers: Payton Bradford; TDEC; Michael Lewis, TDEC; Bart Kempf, BABC; Evan Spann, TDEC; Troy Keith, TDECRoom 20/21
Friday May 12 2023
DAY 3
9:30 am4500">10:45 am : Breakout Session 8
8.1The Role of Nature Based Solutions in Achieving Carbon Neutrality
Moderator: Dodd Galbreath, Lipscomb University; Speakers: Dwayne Estes, Southeastern Grassland Institute and Austin Peay University; John McFadden, Green Interchange; Jeff Barrie, TN Environmental CouncilRoom 13
8.2 Achieving Environmental and Financial Sustainability in Transportation with Propane
Moderator: Stephen Whaley, Propane Education and Research Council; Speakers: Candace Long, Net Trans; Lisa McAbee, McAbee Trucking; Billy Moon, Grundy County SchoolsRoom 16/17
8.3 All Things Green House Gas and Landfills
Speaker: Nelson Breedon, Waste ConnectionsRoom 12
8.5 PFAS and Organic Flourine / PFAS Precursor Analysis and Data Interpretation
Moderator: Tim Fitzpatrick, SGS AXYS Analytical Services; Speakers: Lindsay Boone, Pace; Dora Chiang, WSPRoom 15
8.6 Lamp Recycling Facility Operations and RCRA Permits
Moderator: Beverly Philpot, Program Manager, TDEC DSWM; Speaker: Denard Mickens, TDECRoom 14
8.7 Community Engagement In Land Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Speakers: Patrick Dean, Mountain Goat Trail Alliance; Bill Jones, Southeastern Trust for Parks and Lands; Liz McLaurin, The Land Trust for TennesseeRoom 18/19
8.8 Environmental Justice and Community Engagement (Air Permitting)
Speakers: Grace Stranch, Harpeth Conservancy; Keith Johnston, Davis Environmental Attorneys; Jim Rossi, Vanderbilt UniversityRoom 20/21
11:00 am4500">12:15 pm : Breakout Session 9
9.1 Environmental Justice and RCRA
Moderator: Lisa Hughey, TDEC; Speakers: Alan Newman, EPA Region 4; Larry Lamberth, EPA Region 4; Carol Kemker, EPA Region 4, Sheryl Good, USEPARoom 14
9.2 Disaster Debris Management Planning
Room 12
9.3 CCR Remediation and Restoration / Remote DNAPL and Implications of Chlorine Solvent Plumes
9.4 Drones for Landfills
Speaker: Arthur Mohr, Sniffer RoboticsRoom 13
9.5 Hiking and Helping: Corporate Volunteering and Support of TN State Parks
9.6 Water
Moderator: Paula Mitchell, TDEC; Speakers: Ross Colona, TN Comptroller of the Treasury; John Greer, Tennessee Association of Utility Directors (TAUD); Vena Jones, TDEC Division of Water ResourcesRoom 18/19
9.7 EPA / Federal Updates
Speakers: Steve Stout, TDEC; Khurshid Mehta, TVARoom 20/21