Course ID: REM-502
August 10-12, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
San Francisco Downtown Courtyard Marriott
299 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
This course has been postponed for further information please contact Ingrid Clausen.
Instructor: Mark Walker - Colorado Brownfields Foundation
| Description: This course provides a complete overview of the brownfields process, from achieving brownfield status to completing redevelopment. Participants will receive training for funding assessments, directing phases of redevelopment, and managing federal grants. Attendees will be introduced to the Federal Brownfields law and related key terms, such as Bonafide Prospective Purchaser, All Appropriate Inquiry, etc. The course will also cover effective assessment techniques, current remediation practices, and tactics usable in rural and urban brownfields sites. To conclude the course, participants will visit two successful brownfield remediation sites. |
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Overview of Brownfields Process Funding Brownfield Redevelopment |
Overview of the Site Assessment Phase Overview for Cleanup Concepts & Technologies Field Trip to Two Brownfield Sites |
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Intended Audience: Beginners; Environmental Professionals Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of environmental science and policy. Continuing Education Credit: 2.0 CEU's Registration: $750/$650* What to Bring: Laptop with Wireless Access. Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Lunch will only be provided the day of the field trip (day 3). There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each classroom day. About the Instructor: Mark Walker has 20+ years experience overseeing brownfield remediation at local, state and federal government levels. Over the course of Mr. Walker’s tenure with the government he has managed the remediation of more than 500 brownfields sites ranging from gas stations to mine scarred lands. He is currently works for the Colorado Brownfields Foundation, a non-profit organization working on Brownfields throughout EPA Region 8. Mark holds a BS in Microbiology and MS in Environmental Health. Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice. Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event. |
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