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​New K12 Environmental Education Pilot Project



21st Annual Regulatory Update Conference
Co-sponsored by the NJDEP and the A&WMA-NCNJ​













​20th Annual Regulatory Update Conference
Co-sponsored by the NJDEP and the A&WMA-NCNJ









Free Webinar: "Helping to Meet NJ's 2050 Energy Goals"







19th Annual Regulatory Update Conference
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3rd Annual Poster Contest and Career Panel





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Covanta Plant Tour - Rahway, NJ



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2nd Annual Poster

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17th Annual
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Poster Contest







PFAS Webinar                  

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16th Annual Regulatory Update Conference




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4/16/13



Second Annual Mini-Conference "Pursuing a Successful Career in Science" and Student Poster Competition!










​Host: Yevgen Nazarenko from the Depatment of Environmental Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
Location: Rutgers University
​Conference Topics:
  1. "From Student to Professor: What is an Academic Job and how to get it"
  2. "Career Choices with a PhD in an Environmental Field and STEM in General"
  3. “Funding your studies through scholarships and the importance of grant writing experience throughout an academic career”
  4. “Research Publishing”
Winners of the Student Poster Competition1st Place ($400)

2nd Place ($300)

3rd Place ($200)
Amanda Sorensen

Jeffrey R Kirkland

​Timothy J Walker

Science and Engineering Practices for Online Air Quality Education




November 18, 2022 - 9 AM EST- 4PM EST
Virtual event 

We are in the middle of a transformative period of environmental regulation in the state of New Jersey. Major initiatives are underway related to environmental justice, climate change, renewable energy, and many other topics. Join us to get updates directly from the DEP on their work as well as projections for the coming year. 
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Click to view the Agenda

Thank you to everyone who attended or participated in our recent conference. It was a great success. The link to conference proceedings can be located here. 
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On November 19, 2021 the chapter co-sponsored our annual regulatory update event with the NJDEP. Between the EJ law, remediation updates, offshore wind, NJ PACT, and electric vehicles needless to say there is quite a bit happening in New Jersey.

Click to read the agenda.

​Click here to access the slide deck. 

Click here to access the webinar recording and DEP background documents.




On March 11th, 2021, the AWMA-NCNJ Chapter was pleased to present a discussion of the renewable energy industry within New Jersey and the prominent role that offshore wind and solar energy will have in meeting the state's 2050 energy goals. Speakers were Janice Fuller, President - Mid-Atlantic for Anbaric Development Partners and Peter Protopappas, Director of Business Development for AEP Onsite Partners. Slides from the presentation are available here. 




November 20, 2020 - NJDEP/ A&WMA NCNJ Virtual Conference

We are always thrilled to hold this event with the NJDEP. It is a unique opportunity to hear directly from decision makers on the most relevant current regulatory topics. Although this year's conference had to take a different format due to COVID precautions, we were pleased to see a record turnout. Please see the links below for the program Agenda and the presentation slides. Thank you to everyone who participated especially our partners at the NJDEP. 

Agenda

Presentation Slide Deck





On March 4th, 2019 (rain date March 11) the chapter is co-sponsoring a poster contest and career panel networking event. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 and includes complimentary lunch. See a copy of our informational poster in the link below for more information. We hope to see you there!

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NJDEP/A&WMA NCNJ 18th Annual Regulatory Update Conference 
November 22, 2019: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

The NCNJ Chapter of A&WMA was proud to co-sponsor with NJDEP this annual event that gives the regulated community the opportunity to hear firsthand from senior NJDEP personnel about the latest environmental regulatory initiatives. The day-long seminar was a huge success, with well over 125 industry stakeholders in attendance. Pictured to the left, DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe delivers some opening remarks. Please see below for a brief summary of the presentations as well as links to each file. Looking forward to another great event next year!

​2019 Conference Agenda




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Assistant Commissioner Mark Pedersen - Site Remediation and Waste Management Program – Update on Site Remediation and Waste Management Program 
 
Assistant Commissioner Paul Baldauf – Air Quality, Energy, Sustainability, Compliance and Enforcement Programs –Update on Air Quality, Energy, Sustainability, Compliance and Enforcement Programs 
 
Administrator Leslie McGeorge and Bureau Chief Kim Cenno – Water Monitoring and Standards Updates and Initiatives
 
Director Richelle Wormley – Air Compliance and Enforcement Updates and Initiatives
 
Dr. Barry Frasco - Assistant Director, Hazardous Site Science Element, Remediation Standards Update
 
Dr. Nick Procopio, Bureau Chief, Division of Science & Research - Update on Current and Recently Completed Research Projects 
  
Assistant Director Ed Putnam – Publicly Funded Remediation Element, Updates on Emerging Contaminants of Concern and Standards
 
Air Program Panel Presentations – Assistant Director Ken Ratzman and Mr. Brad Bollen – Air Rule Update and Community Corner




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he NCNJ Chapter of A&WMA was proud to co-sponsor with Covanta a free plant tour of their Union County Resource Recovery Facility in Rahway, NJ. This plant tour took place on October 30, 2019, from 10:30 AM to Noon. 


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On February 27th, 2019 the chapter is co-sponsoring a poster contest and career panel networking event. The event will run from 11:00 AM to 2:30 and includes complimentary lunch. See a copy of our informational poster in the link below for more information. We hope to see you there!

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NJDEP/A&WMA 17th Annual Regulatory Update Conference - The NCNJ Chapter of A&WMA was proud to co-sponsor with NJDEP this annual event - one that gives the regulated community the opportunity to hear firsthand from senior NJDEP personnel about the latest environmental regulatory initiatives. Thank you to all who attended and asked great questions. Please see below for copies of each presentation.

Kimberly Cenno, Bureau Chief & Rachel White, Env specialist
Bureau of Environmental Analysis, Restoration and Standards (BEARS)
"New Jersey Surface Water Quality and Ground Water Quality Standards Update"

Danny Wong, Bureau Chief - Stationary Sources
"Resiliency and Air Toxics Rule"

Mark J. Pederson, Asst Commissioner

"Site Remediation and Waste Management Program Update"

Barry Frasco, Asst Director
"Remediation Standards Rule Update"

Paul Baldauf, Asst Commissioner
"Energy Updates"

Melissa Evanego, Bureau Chief
"Funding to Reduce Mobile Source Emissions"

Nicholas A. Procopio, Ph.D.
Chief, Bureau of Environmental Assessment- Division of Science and Research
"2018 Update on Current and Recent Research"

Riche Outlaw, Chief - Office of Environmental Justice
"EO23 Update"

Mike Hastry, Director - Compliance and Enforcement
"Compliance and Enforcement Updates and other Holiday Treats"

Chief Legal Advisor Shawn M. LaTourette, Esq. and Ms. Linda Taylor
"Office of Dispute Resolution"








​On March 7th, 2018 the chapter is co-sponsoring a poster contest and career panel networking event. The event will run from 11:00 AM to 2:30 and includes complimentary lunch. See a copy of our informational poster in the link below for more information. We hope to see you there!

 2018_aw_ma_poster_competition_flyer.pdf




Thank you to all who participated in our recent webinar on PFAS. Special thanks to Gloria Post (NJDEP) and Jim Occhialaii (Alpha Analytical) for providing us with their valuable perspectives. Please see the link below for copies of the presentations. 

a_wma_ncnj_pfas_webinar_final.pdf (Jim Occhialini)

ncnj_a_wma_gpost_pfas_webinar_3-23-18.pdf (Gloria Post)



NJDEP/A&WMA 16th Annual Regulatory Update Conference The NCNJ Chapter of A&WMA is proud to co-sponsor with NJDEP this annual event that gives the regulated community the opportunity to hear firsthand from senior NJDEP personnel about the latest environmental regulatory initiatives. This one-day conference was held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at NJDEP Headquarters.

Click Here to Review Agenda and Schedule


November 18, 2016 
Public Hearing Room, NJDEP Headquarters, 401 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ.

Speakers and Topics:  (click on title to download the presentation)
Click Here for Full Conference Program and Schedule
SpeakerCommissioner Bob Martin

Assistant Commissioner Mark Pedersen
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Assistant Commissioner Paul Baldauf


Assistant Commissioner Ray Bukowski, Director Richelle Wormley and Director Mike Hastry

​Director Michele Putnam and Bureau Chief Kim Cenno

Dr. Gary Buchanan - Director, Division of Science, Research & Environmental Health

Acting Assistant Director Peg Hanna

Dr. Barry Frasco - Assistant Director


Assistant Director Ken Ratzman, Air Quality Permitting

Bureau Chief Danny Wong - Air Quality Permitting
PresentationOpening Remarks, “State of the Department”
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Site Remediation and Waste Management Program –Update on Site Remediation and Waste Management Program 

Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability Program –Update on Air Quality, Energy and Sustainability Program 
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Compliance and Enforcement Updates and Initiatives
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Water Quality, Monitoring and Standards - Updates and Initiatives  
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Update on Current and Recently Completed Research Projects 


Division of Air Quality / NJ Air Program Update

Hazardous Site Science Element Update on Site Remediation Standards and Rules

​Update on Air Quality Permitting


​Update on Air Quality Planning

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November 20, 2015.
The NCNJ Chapter of A&WMA is proud to co-sponsor with the NJDEP this annual event that gives the regulated community the opportunity to hear first hand from senior NJDEP personnel about the latest environmental regulatory initiatives.
Click here for full agenda
SpeakerCommissioner Bob Martin (Invited)

​Deputy Advisor Ray Papperman

Assistant Commissioner Mark Pedersen
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Assistant Commissioner Ray Bukowski, Compliance and Enforcement, and Director Knute Jensen

Assistant Director Peg Hanna

Dr. Gary Buchanan - Director, Office of Science, Research & Environmental Health

Dr. Bary Frasco - Assistant Director

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Assistant Director Ken Ratzman, Air Quality Permitting

Section Chief Sharon Davis, Air Quality Permitting

Section Chief Michael Klein - Compliance and Enforcement Technical Services Emissions Measurement SectionPresentationOpening Remarks, “State of the Department”

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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Site Remediation and Waste Management Program –Update on Site Remediation and Waste Management Program

Solid Waste Enforcement Program Updates and Initiatives



Division of Air Quality / NJ Air Program Update

Update on Current and Recently Completed Research Projects


Hazardous Site Science Element Update on Site Remediation Standards and Rules

​Update on Air Quality Permitting


Update on Ozone Air Quality Planning


​Stack Test Electronic Reporting and Technical Services Update and Initiatives


Johnson & Johnson's Sustainability Program Overview & Tour Location: J&J Headquarters, New Brunswick, NJ


13th Annual NJDEP Regulatory Update Conference
Location: NJDEP Headquarters, 401 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ
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12th Annual NJDEP Regulatory Update Conference
Location: NJDEP Headquarters, 401 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ


Environmental and Health Effects of Superstorm Sandy
(Jointly sponsored by A&WMA and ISES) -
Speakers: NJDEP Asst. Commissioner Michele Siekerka and Dr. Paul Lioy


​Using NASA Satellites for Study of Environment Health and Air Quality Applications - 
Location: Rutgers University Institute of Coastal and Marine Sciences, Alampi Auditorium

Lunch Seminar- NJDEP Regulatory Update: Vapor Intrusion & Air Quality Issues
Speakers and Topics:
  1. Frank Steitz - Assistant Director Division of Air Quality, Air Quality Permitting Program Air Permitting Update
  2. John Boyer - Environmental Scientist ITRC Petroleum Vapor Intrusion Team Co-Lead Vapor Intrusion Technical Guidance
  3. Sharon Davis - Chief Division of Air Quality, Air Quality Planning Ozone SIP Development Update

A&WMA NCNJ Chapter's 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Location: Panico's Restaurant (New Brunswick, NJ)


​Host: Yevgen Nazarenko from the Depatment of Environmental Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
Location: Rutgers University
​Conference Topics:
  1. "From Student to Professor: What is an Academic Job and how to get it"
  2. "Career Choices with a PhD in an Environmental Field and STEM in General"
  3. “Funding your studies through scholarships and the importance of grant writing experience throughout an academic career”
  4. “Research Publishing”
Winners of the Student Poster Competition1st Place ($400)

2nd Place ($300)

3rd Place ($200)
Amanda Sorensen

Jeffrey R Kirkland

​Timothy J Walker





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