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The 2015Pennsylvania

Brownfields Conference

May 13-15, 2015 Bayfront Convention Center

Erie, PA

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May 13-15, 2015 • Bayfront Convention Center 1

Welcome!Welcome to the 2015 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference! We would like to thank our presenters, exhibitors, and other participants for their continued support of this worthwhile and important gathering of Brownfields stakeholders. The Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference is planned in collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania (ESWP). We have a terrific confer-ence planned for you, building upon many of the success-ful events & activities that past conference attendees have enjoyed. These include: •A high-quality program containing the important topics

that help make every brownfield project a success;•Plenary sessions presenting timely and important infor-

mation by leaders in the field;•An exhibit hall offering solutions by the service providers

who can help ensure the success of your brownfields project;•Best of Act 2 Poster Contest, featuring 36 entries. Vote

for your favorite in each of 11 categories;•Mobile workshops that highlight the best of brownfields

development;•Sponsorships that introduce your firm and services to a

knowledgeable audience;•Networking events to gain even more information from

your fellow industry peers; and•Everything that matters most when getting brownfields

back to active use!The Conference opens on Wednesday with a choice of two Mobile Workshops which tour some remarkable and impressive brownfields redevelopment efforts in the Erie area. Following the tours, all attendees are welcomed with a networking reception at the Sheraton Bayfront Hotel, across the walkway from the Convention Center; enjoy some casual networking time prior to the start of the conference in a relaxed informal setting. The Conference officially opens on Thursday morning, with early registration opening at 7:00 AM, and two Pre-Conference Workshops starting at 8:00 AM. The two-part Welcome Session, features remarks by Joseph Sinnott, Mayor of Erie, and John Quigley, Acting Secretary of DEP. Following the Plenary session with former DEP Secretary James Seif, attendees can enjoy your choice of three break-out sessions prior to our luncheon plenary session. Thursday afternoon offers another set of three break-out sessions, followed by a combined plenary session. Thursday con-cludes with an open reception throughout the Exhibit Hall where attendees can network and meet with the exhibitors and other key staff from the DEP.

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Day 2 (Friday) opens with two Plenary sessions followed by two sets of concurrent breakouts. Lunch on Friday is offered in the exhibit hall, giving all attendees another chance to network with exhibitors. The conference wraps up with the presentation of the “Best of Act 2” Awards in the Exhibit Hall.

Registration DeskLocated on the Lobby Level near the Exhibit Hall in the Convention Center, the Registration Desk Hours of Operation are:•Thursday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM •Friday from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM

RegistrationFull registration includes admission to Wednesday’s Mobile Workshops (reserved in advance), all plenary sessions, daily technical sessions, exhibit hall, as well as Thursday’s lun-cheon & receptions and Friday’s continental breakfast and luncheon.One-day registration includes the plenary session and technical session, exhibit hall and corresponding function for that day only.

Name Badge IdentificationPlease wear your Conference-issued name badge at all times. Your badge is your passport to sessions, the exhibit hall, breaks, and social & meal functions.

List of RegistrantsLike all good environmentally-themed conferences, we no longer print an Advance Registration List, but you can still see who is registered to attend the 2015 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference. This list is available for a quick view at the Registration Desk, as well as in .pdf format for downloading at our complimentary wi-fi stations. The list includes all registrations received at the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania by Friday, May 8, 2015. Following the conference, attendees may purchase the conference registration list in Excel format for $25.

ExhibitsExhibitors at the 2015 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference provide another great opportunity to learn from and net-work with experienced practitioners. Exhibitors can set up on Wednesday afternoon, or Thursday morning and be ready to meet with their next potential client later that morning. In ad-dition to networking breaks, we have the attendee luncheon on Friday throughout the Exhibit Hall! All exhibit events are open to all registered attendees!



High School ExplorersOn Thursday of the Conference, we welcome our High School Explorers to the Brownfields Conference. Students from area high schools will take part in special activities prepared for them. Be sure to make our young guests feel welcome!

Continuing Education CreditsThe PA Brownfields Conference offers many sessions that may qualify for your continuing education requirements - 19 Professional Development Hours (PDH’s) in all. (Attendees may earn as many as nine PDH’s over the course of the conference.) Refer to the application form to request ver-ification of such credits. Note that continuing education verification for New York licenses requires sign in/out at each session - please sign the registry at the head table. A determination for CLE approval was not available at the time of printing. Please check with the Engineers’ Society for a final determination.

Lodging & ParkingThe conference is set for the Erie Bayfront Convention Center, in Erie, PA. This ideal location is just minutes from the Interstate 79 and Interstate 90, providing easy access for travelers. An upscale hotel, the Sheraton Erie Bayfront includes modern convention and exhibit facilities in a hotel located only steps from many of the attractions in and around Erie.For those driving to the conference, the Sheraton has ample parking to conference attendees! Directions and maps can be found at eswp.com/brownfields.

Americans with Disabilities ActThe PA DEP and ESWP support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against, and promotes public accessibility for those with disabilities. We ask those requiring specific equipment or services as an attendee to contact the conference staff at the Registration Desk and advise us of any such requirements.

Message BoardA Message Board will be located at the Registration Desk, and will be maintained by the registration staff from 7:00 AM, Thursday through 2:00 PM on Friday. Messages will be retained until the end of each day.

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2015 Pennsylvania Brownfields ConferenCe

Planning Committee

Co-ChairsMark UrbassikPrincipalKU Resources22 South Linden StreetDuquesne, Pennsylvania [email protected]

George HartensteinDirector, Bureau of Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)Rachel Carson State Office Building – P.O. Box 8471 Harrisburg, PA [email protected]

CommitteeState GovernmentKim HooverEnvironmental Group Manager/DEP Conference ContactDEP Central [email protected] Troy ConradEnvironmental Program ManagerDEP Central [email protected]

Denise BrinleyExecutive Deputy SecretaryDEP Central [email protected]

Susan RickensSpecial Assistant for Marketing & Strategic PlanningDEP, Office of the Secretary, Central Office [email protected]

Erin WellsLocal Government LiaisonDEP Northwest Regional Office [email protected]

Anita StainbrookEnvironmental Program ManagerDEP Northwest Regional [email protected]



Brian EckertDepartment of Community and Economic Development (DCED)[email protected]

Christie Yerger, [email protected]

Engineers’ Society of Western PennsylvaniaDavid TeorskyGeneral ManagerEngineers’ Society of Western PA337 Fourth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15222412-261-0710 [email protected]

Cori Stellfox WeberConference CoordinatorEngineers’ Society of Western PA412-261-0710 [email protected]

Stephanie MuellerConference CoordinatorEngineers’ Society of Western PA412-261-0710 [email protected]

Public/Non-Profit Sector PartnersRobin HeckerGrant ManagerDevelopErie5240 Knowledge ParkwayErie, PA [email protected]

Daniel SharekDirector, Engineering ServicesRegional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern PA (RIDC)210 6th Avenue, Suite 3620Pittsburgh, PA [email protected]

Andrew KleinerLehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation2158 Avenue C, Suite 200Bethlehem, PA [email protected]



Kim WheelerLycoming County Planning & Community Development48 W 3rd St.Williamsport, PA [email protected]

Private Sector PartnersSteven T. MianoShareholderHangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller One Logan Square, 27th Floor18th & Cherry StreetsPhiladelphia, PA 19103-6933 [email protected]

Jonathan H. Spergel PartnerManko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP401 City Ave., Suite 500Bala Cynwyd, PA [email protected]

Mitch BormackVice PresidentTRC SolutionsCentre Square, 12th Floor, East Tower1500 Market StreetPhiladelphia, PA [email protected]

William K. AhlertVice PresidentHDR Engineering1720 Spillman Drive, Suite 280Bethlehem, PA [email protected]

Gregory M. FirelyProject ManagerLangan Engineering & Environmental ServicesP.O Box 1569Doylestown, PA [email protected]

Jennifer O’Reilly, PGPresident, Pennsylvania Council of Professional GeologistsGroundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.440 Creamery Way, Suite 500Exton, PA [email protected]



Matt MaloneyMichael Baker Corporation100 Airside DriveMoon Township, PA [email protected]

Jill GaitoGaito & Associates2725 Enola RoadCarlisle, PA [email protected]

Tracey VernonPresidentVernon Land Use1490 Armitage WayMechanicsburg, PA [email protected]

Kara AllisonHull and Associates6397 Emerald Parkway, Suite 200Dublin, OH [email protected]

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wednesday, may 13MOBILE WORkSHOP 1: BuS TOuR OF ERIE BROWNFIELD PROjECTS3:00–5:20 PMThe City of Erie, like many in Pennsylvania, has a long and rich industrial past. Join us for a tour that will visit a variety of Erie sites that provide a glimpse of what can happen when communities, developers and government partners work together to redevelop properties. The projects are varied, but no less impactful and important to the communi-ty. The first stop will be at a former paper mill on the shores of Lake Erie that is now the home of HERO BX, a bio-diesel plant. HERO BX representatives will provide an overview of their process and explain how they are powering the future.Next, we will visit a former iron foundry turned high school athletic complex in the heart of Erie’s manufacturing corridor. EMI/Gunite Plant made iron castings for various products including brake and wheel castings for automotive use from the late 1880s until it closed in 2001. Cathedral Prep bought 11 acres in 2007 and began the Act 2 process. Now, it is home to a modern athletic and events center. Construction is currently underway for a gymnasium and aquatic center. Cathedral Prep will provide a tour of the facility.Finally, we’ll visit a former Hazardous Sites Clean-up Act site in Erie’s industrial corridor. Adding public funds to responsi-ble party resources, the Greater Erie Industrial Development Corp. (GEIDC), an affiliate of DevelopErie, found a creative way to get the deal done. Once an overgrown, polluted lot, it is now a safe, stable and usable truck parking lot for a top transportation business, Team Hardinger. Representatives from GEIDC will explain the technical and administrative hurdles they had to overcome and Team Hardinger repre-sentatives will explain how this project has impacted their business.

MOBILE WORkSHOP 2: WALkING TOuR OF PRESquE ISLE BAyFRONT PROjECTS4:00–5:20 PMThe City of Erie’s Presque Isle bayfront has a played an integral role in the city’s history as a strategic base during the War of 1812, as a commercial fishery, as an industrial port, and now as an ecological and recreational asset and tourist destination. Join us for a walk along the bayfront to discuss this area’s transformation over the last 20 years including the Presque Isle Bay recovery. Stops will include the Erie Maritime Museum, Blasco Memorial Library and for-mer GPU Front Street site, a Phoenix Award winner, among others for a presentation.The main tour group departs the Sheraton Bayfront Hotel at 4:00 PM and is timed for the presentation at the Museum. Guests will return to the opening night reception at the Hotel. Dress for the weather.

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GET ACquAINTED RECEPTION5:30–7:30 PMGet acquainted (or reacquainted) with new and old friends at the opening reception, held in the Sheraton Bayfront Hotel, host hotel of the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference. This informal networking reception is a great way to catch up with friends and colleagues prior to the start of the conference. Thank you to our reception sponsor, TRC Environmental, Inc.

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thursday, may 14PC1: BROWNFIELDS 1018:00–8:50 AMROOM 160The session is designed for those who are new to brown-fields redevelopment, those who want a refresher, or those who want to put the entire redevelopment process into per-spective. The session will cover the basics of Acts 2, 3 and 4, the legal protections provided, federal counterparts, the drivers of the process, managing technical issues, the nuts and bolts of doing the deal, risk management, vapor intru-sion, and long term stewardship of redevelopment projects including environmental covenants. Speakers will provide both the DEP and private practice perspectives.

Speakers: Steven T. Miano, Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, Philadelphia, PA: William K. Ahlert, Ph.D., HDR, Bethlehem, PA; Troy Conrad, DEP, Harrisburg, PA

PC2: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 101: THE BASICS OF PuBLIC FuNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS8:00–8:50 AMROOM 140Even in today’s landscape of limited public funding, oppor-tunities are available. This session will focus on the federal and state financial assistance programs available and how to position a project to take advantage of these sources. The session will also introduce free technical assistance services that are available in order to prepare a well-conceived ap-plication. It will also provide ideas on project planning and leveraging additional resources.

Speakers: George Hartenstein, DEP, Harrisburg, PA; Gregory M. Firely, Langan Engineering, Doylestown, PA; Stepan Nevshehirlian, Brownfields Project Manager, EPA, Philadelphia, PA; Elizabeth Limbrick, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

WELCOME ADDRESS AND OPENING PLENARy SESSION9:00–9:20 AMBALLROOM WESTA video of the 20th anniversary of the Land Recycling Program will highlight the historic legislation, including archive footage of the signing of Act 2 and messages from former and current officials.

Speakers: Joseph Sinnott, Mayor, Erie, PA; John Quigley, Acting Secretary, DEP, Harrisburg, PA



P1: BLAzING NEW TRAILS: PENNSyLvANIA’S DEvELOPMENT OF A LAND RECyCLING PROGRAM9:20–10:20 AMBALLROOM WESTBefore Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program, cleanup requirements and liability were impediments to reusing contaminated industrial properties. Act 2 (the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act), Act 3 (the Economic Development Agency, Fiduciary and Lender Environmental Liability Protection Act), and Act 4 (the Industrial Sites Environmental Assessment Act) were signed into law on May 19, 1995, by then-Governor Tom Ridge and immediately changed the landscape. The purpose of these statutes was to make contaminated sites safe based on sound science, return them to productive use and preserve farmland and open space. This presentation will turn back the clock 20 years to re-discover the original need for and objectives of Pennsylvania’s groundbreaking Land Recycling Program.

Speaker: James M. Seif, Former Secretary, DEP

10:00 AM–NOON: COFFEE BREAk/ExHIBIT HALL OPENEnjoy this time to visit with the exhibitors of the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, while you enjoy our complimentary coffee break, sponsored by AMEC Foster Wheeler.

1A: BROWNFIELDS TO PLAyFIELDS! AND MORE RECREATIONAL uSES11:00–11:50 AMROOM 170Communities across the Commonwealth are building upon their industrial past and redefining their future identi-ty by creatively using former brownfield sites as recreation destinations. This session will use case studies to illustrate the diverse recreation opportunities that can be attained by revitalizing brownfields. Each project presents a unique his-tory, set of partnerships, funding and remediation strategy, and end use. The Slate Belt YMCA will highlight the discus-sion, providing a comprehensive case study for Brownfield to Playfield success. All of these success stories serve as guides for other communities in creating their own unique outdoor recreation amenity that provides local greenspace for citizens, as well as the potential for broader tourism and economic impact.

Speakers: Kelly Rossiter, DCNR, Harrisburg, PA; Vincent M. Carbone, PG, HDR Engineering, Bethlehem, PA; Andrew Kleiner, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bethlehem, PA



1B: STORM WATER PLANNING ON BROWNFIELDS 11:00–11:50 AMROOM 160The integration of post-construction stormwater manage-ment with the remediation of contamination at brownfield sites can be challenging, especially on large or phased proj-ects. This session will discuss and offer practical approaches for addressing stormwater management requirements during and after remediation.Speakers: Troy Conrad, DEP, Harrisburg, PA; Jill Gaito, Gaito & Associates LLC, Carlisle, PA; Ken Murin, DEP, Harrisburg, PA

1C: DEALING WITH vAPOR INTRuSION IN REDEvELOPMENT: uNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING RISkS11:00–11:50 AMROOM 140This panel will address several key issues related to vapor intrusion at redevelopment sites. Panelists will focus on the science behind vapor intrusion, potential remedial tech-nologies, as well as regulatory programs governing vapor intrusion. Panelists also will discuss some of the real world issues involved in tackling the problem of vapor intrusion, including legal risks such as toxic tort claims related to alleged exposure to chemicals through vapor intrusion path-ways. The audience will learn about strategies that can be used to identify, manage and avoid complications resulting from vapor intrusion in future re-development projects. The panelists have considerable technical and legal experience with vapor intrusion issues at residential, commercial and industrial sites. Speakers: Craig G. Robertson, P.G., C.G.W.P., Groundwater Sciences Corporation, Harrisburg, PA ; Christopher M. Roe, Fox Rothschild, Exton, PA; Steven T. Miano, Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, Philadelphia, PA

P2: PLENARy LuNCHEON – MARITIME HISTORy OF LAkE ERIE12:00–1:15 PMBALLROOM WEST“The Schooner Porcupine” is the remarkable story of a small schooner that Daniel Dobbin built in Erie for the Naval War of 1812. Come aboard as Dr. David Frew takes us back to the pre-war world of 1813 on Lake Erie, describes the rich history of the Schooner Porcupine and then explains the modern dream that inspired the creation of a second Erie tall-ship. Dr. David Frew is a visiting professor at Mercyhurst University in Erie. He is an emeritus professor at Gannon University, emeritus director of the Erie County Historical Society, and president of his own management consulting business. His twelve books on Lake Erie ships, shipping and shipwrecks represent a narrative history of the industries which formed the backbone of the Great Lakes maritime economy. Speaker: Dr. David Frew, Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA



ExHIBIT HALL OPEN FROM 1:15–7:00 PM

2A: THINkING OuTSIDE THE CHECkBOx: PuRSuIT OF PERFORMANCE-BASED COMMuNITy AND SuSTAINABILITy GOALS1:30–2:20 PMROOM 170The ALMONO site is a 178-acre brownfield located along the Monongahela River in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Formerly part of the J&L Steel/ LTV Steel Hazelwood Works, the ALMONO project is setting a new standard for public engagement and sustainability. Through continued engagement, Almono has worked to breakdown social, economic, and physical barriers between this brown-field site and the neighborhood it once served. In similar terms, Almono has moved beyond traditional broad-brushed sustainability checklists in its pursuit of strategies that are better suited to the specific ecology of the site. Speakers: Donald Johnson and Sarah Stroney, Regional Industrial Development Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; Tysen O. Miller, PE, LEED AP, CPESC, MBA, GAI Consultants, Inc., Canonsburg, PA

2B: HOW TO OPTIMIzE INvESTIGATIONS: WHEN IS ENOuGH INvESTIGATION ENOuGH?1:30–2:20 PMROOM 160This session will present planning and execution methods that improve the efficiency of site investigations. These ideas can shorten schedules and reduce costs, while still providing sufficient data for risk determination, feasibility study and initial remedial design. The session will explore the use of a Conceptual Site Model (CSM) and the merits of updating this ‘planning tool’ throughout the investigation to refine data needs. The session will also cover the use of a con-taminant mass discharge assessment approach to minimize groundwater investigation. In addition, the panel will review various site conditions that could warrant optimization including future site use, economic considerations, complex subsurface conditions, and sites where limited remediation is necessary. Speakers: Mark DeJohn and Matt Maloney, Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Moon Township, PA; Michael Shaw, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., Fort Washington, PA

2C: COMPREHENSIvE COMMuNITy AND ECONOMIC DEvELOPMENT THROuGH BROWNFIELD PARTNERSHIPS1:30–2:20 PMROOM 140The groundwork for successful brownfield redevelopment projects is often laid long before development interest surfaces. Community planning agencies and economic development organizations that have achieved successful brownfields redevelopment projects understand that early strategic intervention through a combination of commu-



nity-based planning, stakeholder engagement, and pub-lic-private partnerships provide the necessary framework to advance the redevelopment process and accelerate the ultimate end use of a property. Furthermore, the success of a brownfield redevelopment project is often tied to the context for which it is situated. Integrating comprehensive community and economic development strategies are critical components to realizing the full potential of the revitalization of our Commonwealth’s underutilized sites and areas. This session will focus on navigating the roadblocks to building local partnerships, the Act 2 process and, once established, how to use a local partnership to achieve success in re-development and revitalization. Local leaders who wish to engage their communities in the cleanup of environmentally impaired properties will be exposed to a variety of ideas that they can adopt and conform to their own municipality. Speakers: Andrew Kleiner, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Allentown, PA; Kim Wheeler, County of Lycoming, Williamsport, PA

2D: vAPOR INTRuSION MITIGATION: ANSWERING THE COMMON quESTIONS PLAGuING BROWNFIELD’S DEvELOPERS1:30–2:20 PMROOM 110As vapor intrusion guidance and regulations continue to evolve and more is learned about the threat of the vapor pathway, the number of impacted brownfield sites requiring vapor intrusion mitigation continues to expand. This shift towards a more conservative vapor intrusion standard is leading many decision makers to consider vapor mitiga-tion at their site. Common questions posed by Brownfield’s developers regarding vapor intrusion mitigation include the following. Whether to mitigate or not? What are the op-tions? What is the cost? How do I reduce long term liabili-ty? Multiple case studies will be presented to answer these questions. Speakers: Adam Richards, P.E. and Barry Poling, C.H.M.M., Land Science Technologies, Georgetown, IN

1:15–7:00 PM ExHIBIT HALL OPEN Enjoy this time to visit with the exhibitors of the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, while you enjoy our afternoon coffee break, sponsored by Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc. at 2:20 PM. Later, visit with your fellow attendees and exhibitors alike throughout our Exhibit Hall Reception, following the conclusion of the afternoon ses-sions, from 5:00-7:00 PM

P3: EPA REGION 3 ADDRESS2:40–3:00 PMBALLROOM WESTSpeaker: Speaker: Cecil Rodrigues, U.S. EPA - Hazardous Site Cleanup Division Director, Philadelphia, PA



P4: REvISITING THE TOOLBOx: A DISCuSSION OF ECONOMIC DEvELOPMENT TOOLS FOR BROWNFIELDS3:00–4:00 PMBALLROOM WESTThis plenary will focus on a handful of tools (both tradition-al and new) that can help municipalities, authorities, and private land developers catalyze site redevelopment. The session will begin with an overview of national brownfield re-development financing trends. It will then concentrate on the Commonwealth’s newest financing tools- City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) and Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ), and two more traditional financing tools- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA). To help illustrate these funding mechanisms, case studies from across the Commonwealth of current (or completed) projects will be discussed. Speakers: Evans Paull, Redevelopment Economics, Baltimore, MD; Tim White, Regional Industrial Development Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA; Don Cunningham, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Bethlehem, PA

P5: THE INDuSTRIAL SITES REuSE PROGRAM: 20 yEARS OF SuCCESS4:00–5:00 PMBALLROOM WESTAct 4 of 1995 established the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) and it continues to be administered today by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Since 1995, more than $154 million has been awarded under this program. The session will provide infor-mation on the ISRP and other programs available through DCED. Speakers from Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Inc. (former Bethlehem Steel Site in Bethlehem) and Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County (former Avtex site in Meadville) will highlight how the ISRP program can assist brownfield redevelopment. The projects will be introduced by a short video. Get inspired to make a change in your community!Speaker: Christie Yerger, DCED, Harrisburg, PA; Mark Turner, Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County, Meadville, PA; Kerry A. Wrobel, Lehigh Valley Industrial Park, Bethlehem, PA

RECEPTION WITH ExHIBITORS5:00–7:00 PMJoin us at the evening reception of the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, sponsored by HDR, Inc., held throughout the conference exhibit hall. This is a great networking recep-tion to mingle with friends and colleagues from across the Commonwealth.


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7:30 AM–1:30 PM: REGISTRATION & ExHIBIT HALL OPEN Enjoy this time to visit with the exhibitors of the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, while you enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast. Before heading into sessions, enjoy a cup of coffee from our complimentary coffee break, spon-sored by DevelopErie.

P6: ACT 2 TODAy AND TOMORROW: CuRRENT CHALLENGES AND OPPORTuNITIES FOR THE ACT 2 PROGRAM IN THE COMING yEARS8:15–9:15 AMBALLROOM WESTUpon its enactment twenty years ago, Act 2 was hailed as a landmark environmental statute which provided certainty and predictability in the remediation process, thereby en-couraging developers to voluntarily undertake cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties. Although more than 5,100 sites have been successfully remediated through the Land Recycling Program since 1995, it is estimated that 12,000 undeveloped brownfield sites remain in the Commonwealth. Were the initial sites “low-hanging fruit”, with more challenging and complex sites now remaining? This panel will explore proactive strategies for entering and using the Land Recycling program on complex sites and trends that could trigger enhancements of the program in the future.

Speakers: Marc E. Gold and Jonathan H. Spergel, Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, Bala Cynwyd. PA; Craig Robertson, P.G., Groundwater Sciences Corp, Harrisburg, PA; Troy Conrad, DEP, Harrisburg, PA

P7: RESuRGENT uS MANuFACTuRING FROM SHALE GAS DEvELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF BROWNFIELDS9:15–10:15 AMBALLROOM WESTDue to the resurgence of oil and gas development in the U.S., areas across Pennsylvania and the Appalachian region are benefiting from downstream, end use oil and gas eco-nomic development. The Marcus Hook Industrial Complex (MHIC) constitutes a re-purposing of a former oil refinery by Sunoco Logistics, utilizing natural gas liquids (NGLs) from the “wet gas” region of western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Two world class ethylene crackers are being proposed–one in Beaver County and one in West Virginia. Investments in each of these large “catalyst sites” will be measured in billions of dollars. Ethane, propane and other chemicals produced from these large facilities will form the basis of a significant petrochemical industry in the surround-ing geography – generating further investment and reve-nues. This plenary will focus on the MHIC and other pet-rochemical and manufacturing facilities – setting the stage for industrial to industrial brownfield success stories. The


F R I D AY, M AY 1 5decision-making process for a private sector firm to make a huge investment into a catalyst site such as the MHIC or a cracker is revealing. It includes international, as well as domestic, industry factors. Government can also play a role for creating favorable conditions to make a “go” decision.

Speakers: Mitchell Bormack, TRC Environmental, Philadelphia, PA; Joe McGinn, Sunoco Logistics, Philadelphia, PA; Phil Hopkins, HIS, Inc, Philadelphia, PA; Cosmo Servidio, DEP, Norristown, PA

10:15–10:45 AM: COFFEE BREAk/ExHIBIT HALL OPENEnjoy this time to visit with the exhibitors of the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, while you enjoy our complimentary coffee break, sponsored by AMEC Foster Wheeler.

3A: PLANNING, COLLABORATION AND PERFORMANCE: REMEDIATION AND REDEvELOPMENT OF THE FORMER GAF SITE IN ERIE10:45–11:35 AMROOM 170In 2007, manufacturing operations ceased at the former GAF Building Materials Corporation Site on Erie’s bayfront. Suddenly, the community was confronted with an “op-portunity” that presents itself once every so many genera-tions–what to do with a former industrial site when contin-ued industrial use is no longer realistic? Following a brief overview of the industrial history of the site–including how it changed the historic shoreline–this presentation focuses on an on-going journey that’s leading to the transformation of the last large brownfield on Presque Isle Bay into an engine for economic growth for the city and the region. The session will describe the challenges confronting the community with the trauma of losing good paying jobs and who should take the lead in shepherding the site back to productive reuse; summarize the various phases of environmental site assess-ment and clean up; and address development and imple-mentation of conceptual site reuse plan.

Speakers: Joe Senita, P.G., Amec Foster Wheeler, Pittsburgh, PA; Mark Shaw, Esq., McDonald Illig Jones & Britton, Erie, PA; L. Ashley Porter, P.E., PCE-Porter Consulting Engineers, P.C., Meadville, PA; AJ Schwartz, Environmental Planning & Design, Pittsburgh, PA; Christopher S. Schiappa, P.G., DEP, Meadville, PA

3B: RISk ASSESSMENT: uSING SITE-SPECIFIC PARAMETERS10:45–11:35 AMROOM 160Act 2 risk assessments generally follow four steps: site characterization, exposure assessment, toxicity assessment, and risk characterization. DEP provides default parameters and methods for conducting Act 2 Risk Assessments, which are the same defaults used to develop the Statewide health standard medium specific concentrations. A site-specific risk assessment allows for the flexibility of modifying the

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default assumptions in order to tailor the risk assessment to the conditions of the site. These modifications may include adjustments to fate and transport modeling, selection of exposure parameters, development of exposure point con-centrations, and updated toxicity values. Utilizing a site-spe-cific approach to refine the risk assessment may provide a more realistic characterization of site risks and provide a more cost-effective approach to demonstrate attainment and obtain site closure.

Speakers: Lisa Smith, The Mahfood Group LLC, McMurray, PA; Brett Shamory, P.E., DMS Environmental Services, LLC, Bellefonte, PA; Emily Strake, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Warrington, PA

3C: CLOSING THE PANDORA’S BOx ON CONTAINMENT REMEDIES: HOW TO WORRy LESS AND REDEvELOP MORE10:45–11:35 AMROOM 140In this lively presentation based in part on case study, partici-pants will gain an appreciation for the many complex issues that arise when a remediator chooses to employ contain-ment remedies at a voluntary cleanup site. The panelists will discuss how to ensure that the remedy remains protective of human health and the environment while enabling profitable redevelopment. Participants will also learn about the bold innovations occurring in West Virginia as the state imple-ments the West Virginia Land Stewardship Corporation Act, which establishes a nonprofit Land Stewardship Corporation that provides a reliable source of oversight, monitoring and information for sites relying upon institutional and engineer-ing controls (IECs), and that accepts title to properties in order to return them to productive uses.

Speakers: Paul Schmidt, Zarwin Baum, Philadelphia, PA; Patrick Kirby, Northern WV Brownfields Assistance Center, Morgantown, WV; Denise Chamberlain, ARCADIS, Mechanicsburg, PA

4A: P&LE RAILS TO RAILS, AND MORE11:40 AM–12:30 PMROOM 170This session will present the story of the redevelopment of the former Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Site, strategically located in McKees Rocks Borough and Stowe Township, 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. The speakers will discuss public funding mechanisms, public-private partnerships, keys to redevelopment, and current plans for the site already being implemented.

Speakers: Emily Buka, North Side Industrial Development Co./dba Riverside Center for Innovation, Pittsburgh, PA; Craig Rippole, Trinity Commercial Development, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA; Doug Skowron, DJS Ventures, Edgeworth, PA



4B: MITIGATING RISkS AND REALIzING REWARDS IN BROWNFIELDS REDEvELOPMENT: A DEvELOPER’S PERSPECTIvE11:40 AM–12:30 PMROOM 160Brownfield sites can be a “diamond in the rough” in the right hands; however hidden hazards and costs can impact the process of redevelopment. Learn how a developer leverages risk and reward and what they look for when identifying po-tential sites. Also hear how environmental scientists and site civil engineers work together to optimize brownfields rede-velopment through site design to minimize earth moving and export, address contaminated soils and manage stormwater. Topics include end-use environmental remediation design, liability transfer, constraint engineering and regulatory and stakeholder consensus.

Speakers: Gregory M. Firely, Charlene Drake, and Jennifer Caffrey, P.E., Langan Engineering, Doylestown, PA; Kara A. Allison, APR, Hull & Associates, Inc., Dublin, OH

4C: vACANT uRBAN LAND: CONNECTIONS WITH BROWNFIELDS11:40 AM–12:30 PMROOM 140Vacant land is usually viewed by residents and nonprofit organizations as a source of blight and an impediment to economic development, and the extent of the vacant land problem on a local scale is often unclear. Vacant land could include former commercial or industrial operations. The panel will explore strategies for the dealing with vacant and abandoned properties with the goal of facilitating redevel-opment. Recent land bank legislation gives municipalities and counties a planning tool they can use in a regional approach for acquisition and property reuse. Dauphin County’s land bank was one of the first in the common-wealth. A recent field survey to quantify and classify vacant land in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia will also be described.

Speakers: An Lewis, Executive Director, Steel Valley Council of Governments, Homestead, PA; Susan Lucas, Ph.D., Finanta CDC, Philadelphia, PA



ExHIBIT HALL LuNCHEON12:30–1:30 PMExHIBIT AREAEnjoy one last opportunity to visit with exhibitors and network with all attendees during the strolling buffet lunch through-out the Exhibit Hall.

BEST OF ACT 2 AWARDS 1:30 PMExHIBIT AREAThroughout the 2015 Conference, attendees can help celebrate the twenty-year history of PA Act 2 by reviewing some of the many successful projects located throughout the Commonwealth. Various site owners have submitted profiles of site cleanup and redevelopment over the first 20 years of the Land Recycling Program. To provide special recognition to the projects you find most valuable, attendees can vote for the best in each category. Find out who the winners are in the “Best of Act 2” contest.

Trusted Environmental Counsel to

businesses, municipalities, and authorities

Steven Miano: 215.496.7025 · [email protected]

Jessica O’Neill 215.496.7056 · [email protected]

www.hangley.com

Philadelphia | Cherry Hill | Harrisburg | Norristown


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2015 exhiBitors By Booth #In addition to the formal presentations offered throughout the 2015 PA Brownfields Conference, our Exhibit Hall offers an extended opportunity to learn about practical solutions and alternatives for redeveloping your next Brownfields project. Save time to visit and network in the Exhibit Hall to enhance your conference experience. Hours for the Exhibit Hall are: •Thursday, May 14: 10:00 AM–12:00 Noon, and 1:15–

7:00 PM, including an evening networking reception.•Friday, May 15: 7:30 AM–1:30 PM, including network-

ing breakfast and lunch.Below is a listing of Exhibitors by booth number; a full listing of Exhibitors in alphabetical order follows.

1 Groundwater & Environment Services, Inc.

3 Suburban Testing Labs, Inc.5 PA Council of Professional

Geologists (PCPG)7 Geo-Cleanse International9 KU Resources, Inc.11 Langan Engineering &

Environmental Services13 Hy-Tech Mushroom

Compost, Inc.15 Land & Mapping Services17 TestAmerica Laboratories19 FirstEnergy PA Utilities/

CLEAResult21 Michael Baker, Jr. Inc.22 Eurofins Lancaster

Laboratories Environmental23 Environmental Remediation

& Recovery, Inc.24 PA Department of

Enviromental Protection25 RETTEW

27 GAI Consultants, Inc.29 ACCUTEST LABORATORIES31 THG Geophysics, Ltd.32 United States Environmental

Protection Agency Region 333 ESC Lab Sciences34 Urban Engineers, Inc.35 Environmental Equipment &

Supply36 Blackhawk Technology37 ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC38 Elk Environmental Services39 Geochemical Testing40 Moody and Associates, Inc.41 Pace Analytical Services43 A-Z Solutions, Inc.45 Peroxychem47 Civil & Environmental

Consultants, Inc.49 MAX Environmental51 RT Environmental Services


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2015 exhiBitors - alPha ACCuTEST LABORATORIES Booth 29Contact: Nick Freeman Phone: 315-329-4104Email: [email protected]: www.accutest.comAccutest Laboratories provides reliable and comprehensive environmental analytical testing services including organic and inorganic analysis of water, soil, air, waste characteriza-tion, energetics and explosives, emerging contaminants, and environmental forensics to industrial, consulting/engineer-ing and government clients in support of Federal and State Environmental Programs. Accutest’s extensive Federal and State regulatory experience provides clients with the required expertise to assist in the development of analytical protocols and sampling and analysis plans.

A-z Solutions, Inc. Booth 43Contact: Jessica KarnsPhone: 330-915-2652Email: [email protected]: www.vaporremoval.comA-Z Solutions, Inc. has been the leader in vapor intrusion mitigation systems for over 10 years. We installed many of the first Systems used for vapor intrusion in Ohio and have been successfully turning brown into green ever since. Our technology provides a cost effective alternative for contaminated soil as part of a site remediation, Brownfield site cleanup or Superfund site clean-up. Our mission is to deliver a system that is effective and environmentally sustainable. By partnering up with us, you can have peace of mind knowing that your project is backed by A-Z’s years of experience and professionalism. We are committed to deliver your system on time, on budget and with the highest level of expertise in the industry.

Blackhawk Technology Booth 36Contact: Mark BertanePhone: 800-469-4887Email: [email protected]: www.blackhawkco.comBlackhawk manufacturers top-head-drive, positive-displace-ment piston pumps, operating at a broad range of toxic waste sites and landfills. Powered by electricity, pneumatic air or solar panels, Blackhawks pump virtually any liquid, including light/heavy hydrocarbons, high/low pH chemicals; hot, gritty, sticky. Heavy-duty downhole components. Low maintenance. All-weather, low-profile mechanicals safely above wellhead; easy installation, servicing. Environmentally friendly – no emissions, no downhole air or electricity, explosion-proof option. Any sideslope angle. Indifferent to vacuum. Pumps when others fail.


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Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Booth 47Contact: David OlsonPhone: 800-899-3610Email: [email protected]: www.cecinc.comCEC provides comprehensive industry-focused consulting services that advance client strategic business objectives. CEC offers a full complement of evaluation, technical and regulatory insight and is recognized for delivering innova-tive design solutions and integrated consulting services in the primary practice areas of civil engineering, ecological sciences, environmental engineering and sciences, waste management and water resources. CEC has extensive ex-perience with industry management practices and provides auditing, assessment, permitting, development services, and project and program management.

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Booth 37Contact: Scott SummersPhone: 717-767-4788Email: [email protected]: www.ecslimited.comECS is a recognized local, regional and national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities consulting. With over 1,000 employees and 45 office locations, ECS pro-vides innovative solutions and responds to client needs with value and high quality services in a variety of market sectors.

Elk Environmental Services Booth 38Contact: Matthew KichmanPhone: 610-372-4760Email: [email protected]: www.elkenv.comFounded in 1988, Elk Environmental Services provides environmental remediation and waste management services to the Mid-Atlantic states. Elk provides 24-hour emergency response: 1-800-851-7156. Services include storage tank management, lab packing, industrial field services, and more than 40 training programs. Elk serves producers in the Marcellus and Utica Shale oil and gas industry with transportation and disposal of waste and industrial cleaning services. Elk is one of six subsidiary companies within the Empire Group, Reading, PA.


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Environmental Equipment & Supply Booth 35Contact: John MortonPhone: 717-909-4617Email: [email protected]: www.envisupply.comThe staff at Environmental Equipment & Supply (EE&S) is very excited to introduce you to our extensive line of quality products and services. We invite you to peruse our EE&S catalog and thank you for your interest. For over 25 years, EE&S has been serving customers in the environmental, commercial and construction market. The EE&S mission is to provide a single source solution delivered in a reliable efficient and cost effective manner. As a result, we are committed to bringing you the best products, service and information all the while keeping our prices competitive.

Environmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc. Booth 23Contact: Michelle MontaguePhone: 814-734-6411Email: [email protected]: www.environmental-remediation.netEnvironmental Remediation & Recovery, Inc. (ER&R) is an environmental consulting firm specializing in a diverse array of projects from inception through regulatory closure. Our focus areas include site assessment, characterization of soil and groundwater contamination, remediation system de-sign, installation and operation, storage tank management, oil and gas support services. Additional services are now provided by our newly formed Division of Coastal Zone and Watershed Management.

ESC Lab Sciences Booth 33Contact: Amy CorrPhone: 215-341-1141Email: [email protected]: www.esclabsciences.comESC is a single location nationally certified full service environmental laboratory. We provide analyses on soil, groundwater, wastewater, drinking water, air, mold and TCLP matrices. ESC is well positioned to serve as your primary laboratory in quality, service and capacity. •Certified/Accepted/Approvedin50states•Singlepoint

of contact •Standard 5-7 business day TAT and Rush TAT capabil-ities•Reducedsamplingoptionsformostextractablemethods•RealtimedataaccessviamyESCandcustomreporting tools to compare against regulatory limits. •Custom sampling kits/COCs and local service via multi-

ple service branches


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Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environmental, LLC Booth 22Contact: Christine JampoPhone: 717-656-2300Email: [email protected]: www.lancasterlabsenv.comFounded in 1961, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Environmental provides high quality, NELAP-accredited environmental testing services for projects of virtually any scope and size. With a proven track record of successfully completing the most demanding projects for leading public and private-sector industrial clients, as well as Fortune 100 engineering and consulting companies, we offer a compre-hensive scope of services, technical expertise and excellent regulatory compliance for an outstanding service experi-ence.

FirstEnergy PA utilities/ CLEAResult Booth 19Contact: Glen WarnerPhone: 866-554-4430Email: [email protected]: www.energysavepa-business.comFirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania utilities (Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power) offer rebates to businesses to help cover the upfront cost of energy efficiency project upgrades. Rebates are offered for lighting retrofits, HVAC replacements, food service equipment and more. By taking advantage of these rebates, businesses both reduce their energy use and lower operating costs with long-term savings. Program administra-tors are here to help customers through the incentive pro-cess. Call 866-554-4430, email [email protected], or visit energysavePA-business.com.

GAI Consultants, Inc. Booth 27Contact: Pat GallagherPhone: 724-873-3545, 3301Email: [email protected]: www.gaiconsultants.comTransforming ideas into reality since 1958, GAI is an employee-owned engineering, environmental, planning, and economic consulting firm providing local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, devel-opment, government, and industrial markets. GAI is an employee-owned engineering, environmental, planning, and economic consulting firm with over 55 years of experience providing local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and


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Geochemical Testing Booth 39Contact: Fred BergstresserPhone: 814-443-1671Email: [email protected]: www.geo-ces.comGeochemical Testing is a NELAP accredited laboratory certified for over 1000 parameters of chemical analysis. We sample and test solids and liquids including fracking and production fluids, drill cuttings, groundwater, wastewater, soil, gas solid wastes and more for a large number of con-taminants and chemical properties. Most importantly, our responsive client support team is very adept at helping you meet and face every challenge that comes with the complex-ities of environmental compliance.

Geo-Cleanse International, Inc. Booth 7Contact: Stephanie TurkotPhone: 732-970-6696Email: [email protected]: www.geocleanse.comGeo-Cleanse International, Inc. (Geo-Cleanse) is a full-ser-vice chemical remediation firm, dedicated to the design and implementation of in-situ chemical remediation tech-nologies. Since 1995, we have completed hundreds of in-situ chemical remediation programs across the United States, Canada and Europe. As leaders in our industry, our field experience includes the first successful in-situ chemical remediation programs to address chlorinated solvent dense, non-aqueous phase liquids, manufactured gas plant con-stituents, energetics, and chloromethanes. Our completed projects include several of the largest sites addressed with chemical remediation technologies, as well as high-profile Superfund and

Groundwater & Environment Services, Inc. (GES) Booth 1Contact: Jennifer O’ReillyPhone: 800-426-9871 x3059Email: [email protected]: www.gesonline.comGroundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES): A Pennsylvania-based Company delivering practical solutions with sustainable results for 30 years. We help public and private sector clients revitalize Brownfields properties across the US. We use innovative technologies, creative approach-es, and regulatory expertise to untangle your most complex environmental challenges. Visit us at www.gesonline.com.


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Hy-Tech Mushroom Compost, Inc. Booth 13Contact: Lisa Van HoutenPhone: 610-331-1849Email: [email protected]: www.hy-techmushroomcompost.comHy-Tech’s Mushroom Compost is a PA Preferred Product and is approved by PennDOT and MDSHA in land reclamation and restoration and farming practices. Because it is highly regulated and formulated it is the ideal soil amendment with benefits that include •Addsorganicmattertosoils.•Buildsupthesoilflora.•Improveswaterretention.•Relievescompactionproblems.•Reducestheneedforfertilizer.•Inhibitsartilleryfungus

ku Resources, Inc. Booth 9Contact: Mark UrbassikPhone: 412-469-9331Email: [email protected]: www.kuresources.comKU Resources is comprised of client-focused, seasoned technical professionals dedicated to developing cost-ef-fective solutions. KU Resources provides a wide-range of brownfield related services including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), risk assessments, remediation implementation, brownfield funding strategies, site reuse planning, and site development engineering, and environmental and health and safety support for the con-struction industry. We also have air quality consulting and geotechnical engineering capabilities.

Land & Mapping Services, LLC Booth 15Contact: Jeff GilmorePhone: 814-765-9370Email: [email protected]: landandmapping.comLand & Mapping Services offers a wide range of Professional Mapping and Land Surveying Services. They include: Aerial Photography, Airborne/Terrestrial LiDAR, Control Surveys, Monumentation, Analytical Triangulation, Digital Mapping, Digital


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Langan Engineering & Environmental Services Booth 11Contact: Alicia JohnsonPhone: 215-491-6529Email: [email protected]: www.langan.comLangan Engineering & Environmental Services is a full-ser-vice consulting engineering firm. Langan employs more than 900 professionals in its 26 offices. Our reputation has been forged by providing design and engineering services for sites confronted by technical and regulatory challenges and difficult subsurface conditions. Langan provides site engi-neering and environmental consulting services for private developers, property owners and public sector clients. Our three major disciplines include site/civil, geotechnical and environmental. Complementary capabilities include land-scape architecture, survey, natural resources, transportation planning

MAx Environmental Booth 49Contact: Rachel MartinPhone: 412-343-4900Email: [email protected]: www.maxenvironmental.comMAX Environmental Technologies offers a wide-range of environmental construction and remediation services. MAX provides a single-source solution to complex environmental problems such as soil and groundwater cleanup, storage tank management, site remediation, and environmen-tal construction (groundwater, leachate, and waste water treatment plants, process plants, landfills, facility D&D, and site containment structures). MAX provides highly qualified personnel with 40-hour HAZWOPER training, specialized equipment, and equipment operators to complete complex projects using innovative, cost effective solutions and hands on project

Michael Baker, jr. Inc. Booth 21Contact: Matt MaloneyPhone: 412-261-6008Email: [email protected]: www.mbakerintl.comMichael Baker International, LLC is a leading global pro-vider of engineering and consulting services which includes planning, architectural, environmental, construction, pro-gram management, and full life cycle support services as well as information technology and communications services and solutions. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions in support of U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied govern-ments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 90 locations across the U.S. and internationally.


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Moody and Associates, Inc. Booth 40Contact: Mark MillerPhone: 814-724-4970Email: [email protected]: www.moody-s.comSince 1891, Moody and Associates, Inc. has provided groundwater and geologic expertise. Moody’s Professional Geologists’ projects include Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, Brownfields/Act 2 sites, soil and groundwater remediation, long-term monitoring and sampling, ground-water and monitoring well drilling, storage tank removals, and ecological assessments. Moody serves a variety of industrial, municipal, and commercial clients, as well as those in the oil, gas, and coal sectors, from offices located in Meadville and Houston, PA and Waverly, NY.

PA Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG) Booth 5Contact: Rose JeffriesPhone: 717-730-9745Email: [email protected]: www.pcpg.orgThe Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists (PCPG) is a non-profit organization fostering advancement of the ethical and professional practice of geology and allied sciences. Formed in 1989, our vision and mission remain wholly focused on the professional, and success of our members through advocacy, education, and networking.

PA Department of Environmental Protection Booth 24Contact: Kim HooverPhone: 717.787.8623Email: [email protected]: www.depweb.state.pa.usThe Department of Environmental Protection’s mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment. We will work as partners with individ-uals, organizations, governments and businesses to prevent pollution and restore our natural resources.


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Pace Analytical Services, Inc. Booth 41Contact: Brian SchaffnerPhone: 412-559-2104Email: [email protected]: www.pacelabs.comPace Analytical Services provides environmental testing ex-pertise that meets today’s global demands for cleaner land, air and water. Pace operates one of the largest full service commercial contract laboratory networks in the nation, pro-viding project support for thousands of industry, consulting, engineering and government professionals. Headquartered in Minneapolis Pace operates over twenty laboratory facili-ties and twenty service centers across the United States.

Peroxychem Booth 45Contact: John ValkenburgPhone: 517.669.5400Email: [email protected]: www.peroxychem.com/remediationThe PeroxyChem soil and groundwater team provides a portfolio of field-proven, sustainable technologies that support remediation for both in situ and ex situ applications. Our portfolio of proven in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), in situ chemical reduction (ISCR), and bioremediation technol-ogies promotes rapid removal of a wide range of organic compounds and heavy metals. Over the years, we have suc-cessfully treated millions of liters of groundwater, and more than ten million metric tons of impacted soils, sediments, and industrial process wastes on five continents around the

RETTEW Booth 25Contact: John B. Stipe, III, CPSSPhone: 717-294-3721Email: [email protected]: www.rettew.comAn Engineering News-Record top design firm, RETTEW has a history of commitment to the communities it serves. Grounded in integrity and safety, RETTEW provides expert engineering and consulting solutions to many market sec-tors, including brownfield redevelopment efforts. We have an in-depth understanding of geophysical surveys, environ-mental investigations, site characterization and remediation, and land development designs. Our team is known for navi-gating complex regulations and always responding quickly .


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RT Environmental Services, Inc. Booth 51Contact: Justin LauterbachPhone: 724-206-0348Email: [email protected]: www.rtenv.comOur company serves all of Pennsylvania and we have been completing work at Pennsylvania’s Brownfields sites since the passage of Act 2 in 1995. Our projects have included the site with the largest deposit of slag east of the Mississippi River, northwest of Pittsburgh along the Allegheny River in Aliquippa. Our work also includes services for the City of Chester, one of the Commonwealth’s Municipalities most in need of redevelopment. Work in Chester included a mothballed power station directly on the Delaware River, which was converted to commercial office development. We have highly skilled Brownfields site profes-sionals in our office in Washington/Pittsburgh, and outside Philadelphia in King of Prussia. We won the prestigious Montgomery Award, which was for work at a Brownfields site at which groundwater was being addressed under EPA’s Superfund Program and for which the soil media and soil vapor are being addressed under the Award Winning Act 2 Land Recycling Program. This included commercial and condominium/apartment living near one of Philadelphia’s Regional Rail Lines. We invite inquiries regarding our proj-ects and capabilities and look forward to providing informa-tion on our skills and

Suburban Testing Labs, Inc. Booth 3Contact: Beth WitouskiPhone: 610-858-1295Email: [email protected]: www.suburbantestinglabs.comSuburban is a full service environmental testing laboratory located in Reading, Pennsylvania that specializes in the analysis of drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, and solid materials such as biosolids, sludge and soil. We are NELAC accred-ited and hold state certifications in PA, NJ, DE, MD & FL. Our laboratory also employs a large field staff capable of performing a wide variety of field sampling services. We are a family owned small business (SBE), and our 52 years of experience provide you with customized solutions to any of your sampling or analytical needs.


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TestAmerica Laboratories Booth 17Contact: Deb ChiaralunaPhone: 412-651-0047Email: [email protected]: www.testamericainc.comTestAmerica is the leading environmental testing firm with over 80 locations, providing innovative technical expertise and comprehensive analytical testing services. TestAmerica offers analytical services to support Phase I and II Brownfield site assessments, including ambient air analysis, online data management services, and courier options. TestAmerica focuses on delivering analytical services that address current environmental analysis issues and develops new solutions for challenges that the market and our clients anticipate facing in the future.

THG Geophysics, Ltd. Booth 31Contact: Kate McGinleyPhone: 724-325-3996Email: [email protected]: www.thggeophysics.comTHG Geophysics is a full-service geophysical consulting firm offering an extensive array of surface and borehole applica-tions. We provide our clients with a full range of subsurface imaging services that include measuring material parame-ters for design and planning purposes, mapping of subsur-face utilities, identifying potential contaminant source areas, and delineating fractures. All of these services provide our clients with data that helps them focus their investigations or improve the accuracy of their design

united States Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 Booth 32Contact: Kristeen Gaffney, Chief of Brownfields and Land Revitalization Phone: 215-814-2092Email: [email protected]: www.epa.govBrownfields and Land revitalization is a diverse Federal Branch of US EPA Region 3. The goal of EPA’s Brownfields Program is to provide grant funds and technical assistance to State, local government and non-profits to facilitate the identification, assessment and cleanup of properties that are contaminated, or perceived to be contaminated, and exhibit potential for redevelopment which may result in the great-est return of investment by the local community and other stakeholders.


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urban Engineers, Inc. Booth 34Contact: Adam KupferPhone:814-453-5702Email: [email protected]: www.urbanengineers.comUrban Engineers (Urban) is an ISO 9001:2008-Certified, multidisciplinary design, environmental, planning, and con-struction services consulting firm. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We attribute our reputation and excellence as a recognized leader in our fields of professional practice to our ability to provide clients with a superior level of competence, quality, and commitment.


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KU Resources provides outstanding technical innovation and project management on brownfield redevelopment, environmental management and site development engineering projects.

Dramatic makeovers

begin at tHe groUnD LeveL

environmentaL management & site DeveLopment engineering

Before: Post-Industrial Landscape

After: Walkable riverside Community

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