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Answering the Bell: A Developer's Perspective on the Expanding Market and Opportunities for Superfund Redevelopment

Sponsored by: U.S. EPA, Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM), Superfund Redevelopment Initiative

Archived: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Answering the Bell: A Developer's Perspective on the Expanding Market and Opportunities for Superfund Redevelopment

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT (14:00-16:00 GMT)

Interested in creative site redevelopment strategies from an experienced developer? During this webinar, Michael Goldstein, a pioneer in contaminated property redevelopment, will share why he thinks there is such intense interest in Superfund site redevelopment. From his vast experience and accomplishments as a Brownfield and Superfund site developer, attorney, and fund manager, he will discuss his views on the future market trends, collaboration with EPA and investment opportunities for Superfund redevelopment. The webinar will also provide real-life lessons learned and tips for private developers and local governments seeking to redevelop Superfund sites.

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Presenters:

A photograph of Frank AvvisatoFrank Avvisato, EPA Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (avvisato.frank@epa.gov or 703-603-8949)


A photograph of William C. Denman, P.E.William C. Denman, P.E., EPA Region 4 Redevelopment and Chemicals Branch (Denman.bill@Epa.gov or 404-562-8939)

Bill Denman is chief of the Site Assessment and Remedy Decisions Branch in the Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation.

Bill has a long career in managing the cleanup and redevelopment of land. He has led multiple cleanup programs under Superfund and RCRA, working in EPA's Superfund program for nearly 20 years as a site cleanup project manager, land redevelopment coordinator and section chief. He helped facilitate the sale and redevelopment of many Superfund sites throughout the southeast and has had major influence in the development of national EPA policy related to the redevelopment of contaminated land. Prior to working in the Superfund program, Bill worked in EPA's Air Program and for the U.S. Navy, designing and testing diving systems for U.S. Navy divers.

Bill has a master's degree in Sustainability from Harvard University and a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University. He is a frequent guest lecturer on the topic of redeveloping contaminated properties for graduate classes at Harvard, Emory, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Georgia.


A photograph of Michael Goldstein, Esq.Michael Goldstein, Esq., The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm (mgoldstein@goldsteinenvlaw.com or 305-777-1682)

Michael R. Goldstein is the Managing Shareholder of The Goldstein Environmental Law Firm, P.A., president of the Goldstein Brownfields Foundation, president of the Goldstein Brownfields Group, co-CEO of Goldstein Kite Environmental Redevelopment Partners, former Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Brownfields Task Force, a founder, charter member, and the first President and Chairman of the Florida Brownfields Association, an original member of the Steering Committee of the National Brownfields Coalition and Chair of its Public Policy, Regulatory Incentives, and Regulatory Partnership Committee. He was involved in the negotiation and enactment of Florida's Brownfields Redevelopment Act in 1997 and has designated over 120 Brownfield Areas throughout the State of Florida. In 2013 Michael was awarded the Brownfields Leadership Award at the U.S. EPA National Brownfields Conference by the National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals for his "achievement in and commitment to public private partnerships" and the Chrysalis Award by the Florida Brownfields Association at its Annual Brownfields Conference for his "outstanding efforts towards the cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfield properties in the state of Florida," including "educating the public and elected officials about the Brownfield Program, providing volunteer assistance to Florida communities, and advancing legislation that promotes the Brownfield Program." In 2019, Michael was recognized by the Southeast Brownfields Conference by receiving the Environmental Justice Champion Award.


Moderator:

A photograph of Jean BalentJean Balent, U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (balent.jean@epa.gov or 202-566-0832)

Ms Balent is on the staff of the EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division where she has worked to collect and disseminate hazardous waste remediation and characterization information since 2003. Ms Balent manages the Clean Up Information Network website and actively supports online communication and collaboration resources available to EPA. She formerly worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Engineering Division in the Buffalo District. Ms Balent was also a member of the SUNY-Buffalo Groundwater Research Group where she constructed and tested large scale models of groundwater flow. Ms Balent has also conducted research relating to the Great Lakes, environmental remediation, and brownfields re-development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from SUNY-Buffalo and a Master's degree in Information Technology from AIU.



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Jean Balent
Technology Integration and Information Branch

PH: 202-566-0832 | Email: balent.jean@epa.gov
Michael Adam
Technology Integration and Information Branch

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