Superfund/Brownfield Program Update 2025

Watch leading environmental professionals, regulators, and practitioners for an in-depth update on the latest developments shaping New York’s Superfund and Brownfield programs. This annual program explores recent regulatory and policy changes, best practices in remediation, and emerging trends affecting cleanup and redevelopment projects across the state.

Program Highlights:

• Update on the New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program – Review recent amendments, implementation updates, and their impact on redevelopment efforts.
• Update on Superfund – Hear the latest on state and federal Superfund initiatives and ongoing site management strategies.
• Federal Environmental Policy Changes – Examine how shifts in federal environmental policies influence Brownfield and Superfund programs in New York.
• Lunch & Keynote Presentation – Featuring Patrick Foster, Deputy Commissioner of Remediation & Materials Management, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
• The Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Due Diligence and Brownfield Projects – Learn how AI tools are transforming environmental site assessments, data analysis, and project planning.

Speakers

Amy L. Reichhart, Esq., Lippes Mathias LLP

Dana Nicole McClure, Esq., New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Damian Vanetti, PE, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Ahlia Bethea, Esq., Sive, Paget & Riesel

David J. Freeman, Esq., Gibbons P.C.

Marla E. Wieder, Esq., U.S. EPA, Region 2

Yueh-Ru Chu, Esq., Office Of The Attorney General, New York State

Phil H. Gitlen, Esq., Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

Matthew J. Sinkman, Esq., Gibbons P.C.

Walter E. Mugdan, Esq., Walter Mugdan, Attorney at Law

Thomas Jackson, Esq., Baker Botts LLP

Neal D. Durant, Ph.D, Geosyntec Consultants

Patrick E. Foster, Esq., NYS Department Of Environmental Conservation

Lawrence P. Schnapf, Esq, Schnapf LLC

Jamie P. Barr, LEP, Langan

Diane Saccone, ERIS Environmental Risk Information Services

Brian Eastcott, ERIS Environmental Risk Information Services