Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group

The Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) was formed to address a broad range of issues, encompassing both technical and policy topics related to encouraging the investigation, cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites in Wisconsin.

The RR EAG identifies issues and topics of interest that may be addressed by ad hoc subgroups. Subgroup members are expected to research and develop recommendations on the selected topics for presentation to the full group.

The RR EAG meets quarterly, with additional subgroup meetings scheduled as needed. Meetings are open to the public.

Charter - Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group

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Members

Members

Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group members are appointed by the DNR Secretary. Members represent a range of stakeholder organizations including local government units, industry, environmental organizations, responsible party representatives and other state agencies.

Name	Organization
Brian Bartoszek	WEC Energy Group - Business Services
Judy Fassbender	DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program
Sarah Gruza	U.S. EPA Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division
Roy Irving	Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Dave Misky	Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Julie Ketchum	Waste Management
Jodie Thistle (Chair)	DNR Remediation and Redevelopment Program
Noah Saperstein	Red Cliff Environmental Department Treaty Natural Resources Division, Red Cliff, Band of Lakes, Chippewa
Jason Scott	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Debora Sielski	Washington County Public Agency Center Community Development Department
Sharlene TeBeest	Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Chris Valcheff	Truth North Consultants
Donna Volk	Ramboll
Ned Witte	Godfrey & Kahn
Academia representative member (pending)

Meetings

A list of past RR EAG meetings and their associated materials is available.

Upcoming meetings

Date	Information
Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024  10 – 11:30 a.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – Funding Sustainability  Location: In person or Zoom   Zoom attendance registration for Funding Sustainability Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G27A    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator. Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024  Noon – 1:30 p.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – NR 700  Location: In person or Zoom   Zoom attendance registration for NR 700 Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G27A    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator. Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Thurs., Dec. 5, 2024  2 – 3:30 p.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – Vapor Intrusion  Location: In person or Zoom   Zoom attendance registration for Vapor Intrusion Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G27A    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025  9 a.m. – noon	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Meeting   Virtual only: Zoom attendance registration Contact: Coreen Fallat; coreenr.fallat@wisconsin.gov Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Tues, Feb 11, 2025 10 – 11:30 a.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – Funding Sustainability  Location: In person or Zoom   Zoom attendance registration for Funding Sustainability Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2) Room G09    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Tues, Feb 11, 2025  Noon – 1:30 p.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – NR 700  Location: In person or Zoom  Zoom attendance registration for NR 700 Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G09    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Tues, Feb 11, 2025  2 – 3:30 p.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – Vapor Intrusion  Location: In person or Zoom  Zoom attendance registration for Vapor Intrusion Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G09    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Wed., Apr. 23, 2025 9 a.m. – noon	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Meeting   Virtual only: Zoom attendance registration Contact: Coreen Fallat; coreenr.fallat@wisconsin.gov
Thurs., May 15, 2025  10 – 11:30 a.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – Funding Sustainability  Location: In person or Zoom   Zoom attendance registration for Funding Sustainability Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G09    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Thurs., May 15, 2025  Noon – 1:30 p.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – NR 700  Location: In person or Zoom   Zoom attendance registration for NR 700 Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G09    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Thurs., May 15, 2025 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Subgroup Meeting – Vapor Intrusion  Location: In person or Zoom   Zoom attendance registration for Vapor Intrusion Subgroup State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)    Room G09    101 S. Webster St.    Madison, WI    In-person attendees should RSVP to Coreenr.Fallat@wisconsin.gov. Please check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.
Wed., July 16, 2025 9 a.m. – noon	Remediation and Redevelopment External Advisory Group (RR EAG) Meeting   Virtual only: Zoom attendance registration Contact: Coreen Fallat; coreenr.fallat@wisconsin.gov    Agenda will be posted in advance of meeting.

Contaminated Sediments Subgroup

Contaminated Sediments Subgroup

The Wisconsin Administrative Code chs. 700-799 (“NR 700”) rules are the road map for the restoration of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. Sediment cleanup is an integral section of NR 700 therefore it is necessary to evaluate and establish consistent guidance regarding sediment cleanup. The objective of the Sediment Subgroup is to develop a consistent approach for the management of contaminated sediments from dredging projects, environmental cleanups, redevelopment and other construction projects in waters of the State. Meeting this purpose/objective includes providing recommendations for implementation that consider and incorporate environmental justice.  

The DNR established the Contaminated Sediments External Advisory Group in 2015 to develop a unified approach to address issues associated with the investigation, management and remediation of contaminated sediments in waters of the state. The group was incorporated into the RR EAG as a subgroup in 2022.

• Work Plan
• Contaminated Sediments Subgroup Issues Paper (5/1/15) [PDF]

Environmental Justice Subgroup

Environmental Justice Subgroup

The U.S. EPA defines environmental justice (EJ) as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. Meeting this purpose/objective includes providing recommendations for integrating environmental justice into remediation and redevelopment policies and practices, cultivating strong community partnerships to improve on-the-ground results, and charting a path forward for achieving better environmental outcomes and reducing disparities in the state’s most overburdened communities by identifying and addressing resource and policy gaps.

• Work Plan

Funding Sustainability Subgroup

Funding Sustainability Subgroup

The restoration and beneficial reuse of contaminated sites requires financial resources – both to assist parties in the investigation and cleanup and to fund the DNR staff who oversees this work.  The objective of the Financial Subgroup is to evaluate and recommend improvements to current grant/funding programs and to recommend new programs or resources to fill current funding gaps.  Meeting this purpose/objective includes providing recommendations for implementation that consider and incorporate environmental justice.  

• Work Plan

NR 700 Subgroup

NR 700 Subgroup

The Wisconsin Administrative Code chs. 700-799 (“NR 700”) rules are the road map for the restoration of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. Relevant program policies that promote consistent application of NR 700 rules are essential to the RR Program’s success and sustainability. The objectives of the NR 700 Subgroup are to (1) advise on legislative action affecting the program, (2) evaluate and recommend revisions to the NR 700 rules and (3) recommend new or revised policies for consistent implementation of the rules.  Meeting these purposes/objectives includes providing recommendations for implementation that consider and incorporate environmental justice.  

• Work Plan

Vapor Intrusion

Vapor Intrusion

Chs. 700-799, Wis. Adm. Code, are the road map for the restoration of contaminated sites in Wisconsin. A current priority area is proactive training and outreach for awareness of potential chemical vapor intrusion (VI) from reported and unreported contamination.

• Work Plan