2015 Brownfields Study Group subcommittees

Economic

Economic impact subcommittee

This subcommittee will investigate the possibility of having the Brownfields Study Group commission an independent study on the economic impact of brownfield remediation and redevelopment in Wisconsin.

Example topics: Quantify economic impact of brownfields redevelopment, policies

Chair: Nancy Frank (UW-Milwaukee)

State contact: Barry Ashenfelter

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Financial

Financial subcommittee

This subcommittee will review existing public and private funding programs and financial tools for brownfields remediation and redevelopment in Wisconsin, and investigate additional options.

Example topics: Sources of funding for public and private, bonding, leveraging

Chair: John Antaramian (ECC Corp.)

State contact: Barry Ashenfelter

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Liability

Liability subcommittee

This subcommittee will look at tools to address sites with challenging responsible party issues. The subcommittee will also work on recommendations for enhancing liability related incentives for cleanup, as well as incentives for addressing other environmental issues (sediment, historic fill, etc.). Other topics of discussion include VPLE, lender exemptions and protections for properties impacted by off-site contamination.

Example topics: VPLE, lenders, cost recovery, bankruptcy

Chair: Mark Thimke (Foley & Lardner)

State contact: Michael Prager

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Local government

Local government subcommittee

This subcommittee will work on diverse issues including taxes, liability protections, public participation, funding for LGUs and ways to keep our communities safer. New technical guidance may be recommended, and potential statutory changes may also be considered, as ways of enhancing the capabilities of our local governments to effectively redevelop brownfields.

Example topics: Municipal incentives, methods of acquisition, best management practices, tax tools

Chair: John Stibal (City of West Allis)

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Technical

Technical subcommittee

This subcommittee will identify and review a variety of brownfields related technical issues and evaluate any policy development needs.

Example topics: Vapor intrusion, sediment standards, chlorinated solvents, PCBs

Chairs: Scott Wilson (Ayres Associates), Karen Dettmer (City of Milwaukee)

State contact: Tom Coogan

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Waterfront revitalization

Waterfront revitalization subcommittee

This subcommittee will work to address brownfield remediation and redevelopment along Wisconsin's lakes and rivers. Subcommittee members are committed to preserving and enhancing this valuable resource.

Example topics: Sediment, waterfront redevelopment, process streamlining

Chairs: Bruce Keyes (Foley & Lardner), Dave Misky (City of Milwaukee)

State contact: Christine Haag

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