Overview of lessons learned from experienced Superfund practitioners from the legal, industry, and consulting perspective and a discussion about the path forward for Superfund from the perspective of the next generation of Superfund practitioners. 

Analysis of incremental risk reduction relative to incremental cost increase to address residual risks and uncertainties at contaminated sediment sites. The panel discussion will explore the use of adaptive management strategies to progress towards remedial goals, while monitoring the response to remediation to determine if further actions are needed for risk reduction.

Bill Hengemihle, FTI Consulting, will lead a panel discussion on learned in allocation cases with a focus on "right-sizing" efforts to develop allocation procedures and advocacy submissions that are aligned with anticipated liability and cost/benefit considerations.

Overview of the Great Lakes Legacy Act and GLRI sediment cleanup program success stories and key considerations for applying a sediment remediation model that works, including public-private collaboration.

 An overview of the status of PFAS regulations and the potential implications of regulatory changes on sediment mega sites, specifically related to the proposed rule submitted by EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management to designate PFOS and PFOA as hazardous substances under CERCLA.

An evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages for a responsible party to enter into a consent decree for the investigation and remediation of a contaminated sediment site.

Addressing the needs of the data tripod of Nature and Extent, Allocation, and Remedial Design. Methods are presented on how to prepare for allocation and assessing if existing investigation-level data are sufficient. Collecting RD-level data early helps focus the FS and ROD on effective remedies and by starting RD data collection early, long term data are collected to support RD.

Overview of the application of green and sustainable remediation principles and climate resiliency in sediment remediation projects. Highlight the successes of the USACE Engineering With Nature (EWN) program.

The USEPA recently proposed that the Lower Hackensack River be added to the National Priority List of CERCLA sites. Although the regulatory path for listing is consistent the Hackensack waterway differs in structure and composition to many neighboring waterways within the New York/New Jersey Bay Complex. We present on preliminary findings of an assessment of conditions within the Hackensack River and implications for future management.