Hazardous Waste Program
2010 Annual Missouri Brownfields Conference
The 2010 Annual Missouri Brownfields Conference was held on June 21 as a part of the Missouri Waste Control Coalition's Annual conference in Lake Ozark where community leaders around the state learned about brownfields in their community as well as other environmental issues like the proper management and disposal of generated wastes.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8:30 - 10 a.m. Brownfield Success Stories
Community leaders discuss how the Brownfield Assessment and the Voluntary Cleanup Programs have helped their community. Learn about the economic development, community participation and community pride since development of a former Brownfield site.
Presenter: Dan Cierpiot, Habitat for Humanity (Presentation not available)
Presenter: Olivia Hough, City of Springfield
10:30 - noon The Basics of Brownfield Assessments
A step-by-step approach to a successful assessment with the Department of Natural Resources’ Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program. Where to start and what to do when you suspect a property in your community may be a Brownfield. Where to begin, who to contact and much more.
Presenters: Catherine Jones and Desiree Pigford, Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program
Presenter: William B. Lindsey, P.E., Midwest Environmental Consultants
1:30 - 3 p.m. After Assessments - Brownfields Funding Sources
Detailed information about the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resource Authority low interest loans and subgrants to support cleanup activity, and the Department of Economic Development Brownfield Redevelopment Program which includes Brownfield Remediation Tax Credits, Demolition Tax Credits and Jobs and Investment Tax Benefits.
Presenter: Mark Pauley, Missouri Department of Economic Development
Presenter: Karen Massey for Kristin Allan Tipton, Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority
3:30 - 5:00 Beyond Cleanup . . . The Basics of Brownfields Liability Relief,
Environmental Covenants, and Long Term Stewardship
What does it mean for your community? Solutions, remedies and maintenance. The importance of planning for long-term costs, use restrictions and resale implications. Discussion includes community case studies.
Presenter: James T. Price, Spencer Fane Britt & Browne, LLP
Presenter: Chadwick Howell, St. Louis Development Corporation
For more information visit the Missouri Waste Control Coalition website.