| 3/11/2026 |
Agenda for March 11, 2026
Registration- 1st Floor Lobby
Introduction - Emma Cimino, Deputy Commissioner, CT DEEP
Announcements and Updates (March 2026): Gabrielle Frigon (Director), Joseph Schiavone, Katie Faust, Roslyn Reeps, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
- DEEP 20x26 Initiatives – Impact on Hazardous Waste Program
- Governor’s Executive Order EO 26-1
- Introduction of new staff
- Top 10 Violations Update - DEEP Fact Sheet "Top 10 Violations and How to Fix Them"
- Hazardous Waste Online Training
- Hazardous Waste Regulations Update
- Biennial Report
- New e-Manifest requirements
Biomedical Waste – How It’s Regulated & Relationship to Other Waste Requirements (Presentation), Brent Madho (Assistant Director), Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Break
Management of Discarded Commercial Chemical Products (Presentation), Ross Bunnell, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Requirements for Waste Evaporators (Presentation), Catherine Matzul, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Open Q&A w/ DEEP Staff
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| 12/12/2024 |
Agenda for December 12, 2024
Venue and Parking Information (Dec 2024)
Introduction: Brent Madho, Assistant Director, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Announcements and Updates (Dec 2024): Kevin Sullivan, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
- Manifest User Registration and Other New Manifest Requirements
- Hazardous Waste Online Training
CT Adoption of the Generator Improvements Rule - Changes and Implications for Generators (Presentation): Katie Faust, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Management of Wastewaters - Options and Pitfalls
- Wastewater Option 1: Discharge under a DEEP Wastewater Discharge Permit
Nancy Wollenberg and Nick Giannetti, DEEP Water Permitting & Enforcement Division
- Wastewater Option 2: Haul Off-Site for Disposal
Ross Bunnell, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Open Q&A with DEEP Staff
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| 6/12/2024 |
Agenda for June 12, 2024
Introduction: Gabrielle Frigon, Director, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Leadership Changes at DEEP Since Last HWAC Meeting (Presentation): Gabrielle Frigon, Director, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Announcements (June 2024): Brent Madho, Assistant Director, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
- How to Become an HWAC Member
- Seeking HWAC Steering Committee Members
- Hazardous Waste Online Training
How to Prepare for a RCRA Inspection (Presentation): George Dews, Supervising Environmental Engineer, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Regulatory Adoption Update (June 2024): Katie Faust, Environmental Analyst 2, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division
Overview of Updated CT Environmental Justice Laws (Presentation):
Open Q&A with DEEP Staff
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| 2/25/2016 |
Agenda for February 25, 2016
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (Feb 2016)
Co-hosts: Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. and CT DEEP
Jeremy Paradis, Loureiro Engineering Associates
Pre-HWAC Roundtable Survey Results (Feb 2016)
Dave Stokes, DEEP: Management of CR05 and Special Wastes (Presentation)
Tonya MacKenzie, Covanta Energy: Acceptance of Special Wastes (Presentation)
Eric Congdon, Clean Harbors of CT: Acceptance of CR05 Wastes (Presentation)
Lucia Furman, Mercantile Development, Inc.: Disposable Non-HW Wipers / Impact of EPA's Solvent Wiper Rule (Presentation)
DEEP Permit and Compliance Assurance Updates:
Kevin Barrett, DEEP: Recycling Inspection / Enforcement Initiative
Gabrielle Frigon, DEEP: Update on Commercial General Permit - a focus on CR05 and Universal Wastes
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Implementation and Implications of 1) Federal Pharmaceutical Waste Rule, and 2) Generator Improvement Rule
Kevin Sullivan, DEEP: Biennial HW Reporting
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 10/22/2015 |
Agenda for October 22, 2015
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (Oct 2015)
Co-hosts: Eversource Energy and Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc.
Robert Isner, DEEP: Manifest Program Update (Oct 2015)
Michele DiNoia or Nisha Patel, DEEP: Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Connecticut (Oct 2015)
Gabrielle Frigon, DEEP: Status of Commercial General Permit
Ross Bunnell, DEEP:
EPA's Generator Improvement Rule (Presentation)
DEEP Interpretation on EPA ID Numbers for Contiguous Properties
DEEP/DPH Guidance on Abandonment of Below-grade ACM
CT Facility Permit Updates:
Stephen Rorick, Northeast Lamp Recycling: NLR Outline of Permitted Activities
Christopher Windnagle, Red Technologies LLC: Red Technologies Outline of Permitted Activities
David Green, Phoenix Soil LLC: Phoenix Soil Outline of Permitted Activities
Shared Success Stories/Training:
Jeremy Paradis, Loureiro Engineering Associates: Universal Waste Management Program - Sustainable Results (Presentation)
Universal Waste Management Plan Template
Universal Waste Inspection Form
Universal Waste Training Form
Rich Pease, DOC: Cost Effective Recycling/Disposal Outlets for Non-Traditional Wastes (Presentation)
Generator Training Session:
Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 (Oct 2015)
Kevin Clements, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 (Oct 2015)
Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 (Oct 2015)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 3/19/2015 |
Agenda for March 19, 2015
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (March 2015)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP:
Updates on Solvent Wiper/Solid Waste Rules and Recycling Registration (Presentation)
Michele DiNoia, DEEP: Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Connecticut
Nisha Patel, DEEP: Update on RCRA Small Business Enforcement Policy (March 2015)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Maintaining or Reducing Hazardous Waste Generator Status (Presentation)
Ariana Bain, Metabolic Consulting: Business Sustainability Challenge Case Study (March 2015)
Jack Traver, President, Traver IDC: Lean to Green (L2G)
Generator Training Session:
Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 (March 2015)
Paul Franson, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 (March 2015)
Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 (March 2015)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 9/26/2013 |
Agenda for September 26, 2013
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (Sept 2013)
Co-hosts: Connecticut State Technical Extension Program ("CONNSTEP") and Schick Manufacturing Inc.
Speakers:
Lynn Rubinstein, Northeast Recycling Council: Overview of NERC Activities and Initiatives (Presentation)
Paul Franson, DEEP: New HW Generator & Notifier Package / Generator Closure (Presentation)
Robert Isner, DEEP: RCRA's Small Business Enforcement Policy (Presentation)
KC Alexander, DEEP: Introduction to the Reuse Marketplace
Shared Success Story:
Scott Sutkowski, Schick Manufacturing Inc.: Case Study: Overview of Schick's Recycling and Energy Conservation Programs
Keynote Speakers:
Robert Render, Director of Industrial Solutions, Casella / A Greener Solution: Reuse / Recycling Options for Getting to Zero Waste (Presentation)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Effective Substitutes to Reduce HW Generation (Presentation)
Generator Training Session:
Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 (Sept 2013)
Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 (Sept 2013)
Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 (Sept 2013)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 4/25/2013 |
Agenda for April 25, 2013
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (April 2013)
Co-hosts: Connecticut Business & Industry Association and Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC
Speakers:
Paul Franson, DEEP: New HW Generator & Notifier Package / Generator Closure
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: eLearning Tools for Online HW Training
Lynn Rubinstein, Northeast Recycling Council
KC Alexander, DEEP: Reuse Marketplace Website
Michelle Gore, DEEP: RCRA's Small Business Enforcement Policy (Presentation)
Tom Metzner, DEEP: Mercury Reduction Initiative (Presentation)
Shared Success Story:
Kristin Stauch, Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC: Case Study: Used Oil Recycling & Waste Reduction
Keynote Speaker:
Catherine McCord, VP EH&S, Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC: Waste Reduction & Recycling Options to Save Money (Presentation)
Generator Training Session:
Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 (April 2013)
Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 (April 2013)
Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 (April 2013)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 10/25/2012 |
Agenda for October 25, 2012
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (Oct 2012)
Host: EQ - The Environmental Quality Company
Presentations:
Robert Isner, DEEP: Enforcement Case Overview - 2 Recent Cases (Presentation)
Dr. Mitch Kennedy, CONNSTEP, Inc.: CONNSTEP: Helping Business Reduce Waste & Liability (Presentation)
Paige Rasid, CT Innovations, Inc.: CT Innovations: FREE Small Business Innovation Toolbox (Presentation)
Hugo DelRosso / Cynthia Ross, EQ - The Environmental Quality Company: EQ's Implementation of ISO 14001 (Presentation)
Generator Training Session:
Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 (Oct 2012)
Paul Franson, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 (Oct 2012)
Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 (Oct 2012)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 6/21/2012 |
Agenda for June 21, 2012
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (June 2012)
Presentations:
Nicole Lugli, DEEP: DEEP's Compliance Assurance Transformation Efforts (Presentation)
Robert Melvin, Robinson & Cole LLP
Susan Thompson, Dymax Corporation: COMPASS Audit - Process and Results (Presentation)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: eLearning Tools for Online HW Training
David Westcott, DEEP: Electronic Manifest Data Update (Presentation)
Generator Training Session:
Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 (June 2012)
Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 (June 2012)
Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 (June 2012)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 2/16/2012 |
Agenda for February 16, 2012
Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities (Feb 2012)
Presentations:
Tom Scelfo, Woodard and Curran: Discussion of HWAC Recommendation (Presentation)
Nicole Lugli, DEEP: Using DEEP's Policy on Incentives for Self-Policing (Presentation)
Paul J. Healy, Sacred Heart University: Self-Audit Disclosure Results (Presentation)
David Monz, Updike Kelly & Spellacy: Advantages of CT's Policy (Presentation)
Melanie Daniel, CHMM, HRP Associates, Inc.: Comparison with Other State's Self-Policing Policies (Presentation)
Mark Latham, DEEP: HW Transporter Permit Renewal: LEAN WOW! Moments (Presentation)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 10/27/2011 |
Agenda for October 27, 2011
Presentations:
Nicole Lugli, DEEP: Policy on Incentives for Self-Policing and Statistics (Presentation)
David Westcott, DEEP: Status of e-Manifest Submissions (Presentation),
Overview of Biennial Reporting System Electronic Software (Presentation)
Michelle Morello, Precision Punch: LEAN Manufacturing the Precision Punch Way (Presentation)
Generator Training Session:
Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 (Oct 2011)
Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 (Oct 2011)
Kevin Clements, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 (Oct 2011)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 6/23/2011 |
Agenda for June 23, 2011
Presentations:
Joseph Schiavone, DEEP: eLearning Tools for Online HW Training
David Westcott, DEEP: Electronic Manifest Data Update (Presentation) June 23, 2011
Kevin Clements, DEEP: WEED Multimedia Auto Junkyard Outreach and Inspection Initiative (Presentation)
Brad Korth, Korth Engineering LLC: Avoiding NOT Ignoring HW Regulations (Presentation)
Mark Latham, Kevin Clements, Robert Isner, Mark Jepsen, DEEP: SQG Training Presentation (June 2011)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 2/10/2011 |
Agenda for February 10, 2011
Presentations:
Nicole Lugli, DEEP: PA 10-158 Consultative Services (Presentation)
Gabrielle Frigon, DEEP: PA 10-158 HW Permit Reforms (Presentation)
Bob Rovinelli, Waterbury Plating and Painting Company: Company Account of Onsite COMPASS Audit (Presentation)
David Stokes, DEEP: What to Expect from a COMPASS Audit (Presentation)
Richard D. McFee, HRP Associates, Inc.: Advantages and Pitfalls of Generator Treatment in Tanks and Containers (Presentation)
Supplemental Materials:
Aerosol Can Fact Sheet
Generator Treatment in Tanks and Containers Policy
Evaporator Guidance
Hazardous Waste Compactor Policy
Fluorescent Lamp Crushing Policy
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 5/27/2010 |
Agenda for May 27, 2010
Presentations:
Paul Franson, DEEP: Generator Closure (Presentation)
Andrew Perham, MDC: Episodic Generation Case Study (Presentation)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Episodic Generation: Regulations and Policies (Presentation)
Jeff Hamel, Woodard & Curran: PCBs in the Environment (Presentation)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Renovation and Demolition - Updates (Presentation)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 2/4/2010 |
Agenda for February 4, 2010
Presentations:
David Westcott, DEEP: E-Manifests - Status (Presentation); Electronic Data Submissions (Presentation); Toxics in Packaging Program (Presentation)
Carey Hurlburt, DEEP: Beneficial Use / Reuse (Presentation)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Effective Substitutes for Products (Presentation)
Donna Elks, Electric Boat: Chemical Risk Reduction (Presentation)
Training certificates provided upon request
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| 10/21/2009 |
Agenda for October 21, 2009
Presentations:
David Stokes, DEEP: "New" Wastes in the Workplace (Presentation); Overview of COMPASS Audit Program (Presentation)
Karl Meyer, Hoya Lens of America: Summary of DEEP COMPASS Audit and BMPs (Presentation)
Bill Morris, United Industrial Services: Used Oil Requirements and Compliance Conundrums (Presentation)
Adelina Voutchkova, PhD, Yale University: Green Chemistry - The "How" of Sustainability (Presentation)
Mark Latham, DEEP: Electronic Waste Recycling (Presentation)
Training certificates provided upon request
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6/17/09
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Agenda for June 17, 2009
Presentations:
Mark Jepsen, DEEP: What to Expect During a RCRA Inspection (Presentation)
Michelle Gore, DEEP: DEEP's Enforcement Policies (Presentation)
Valerie Bodner, DEEP: State Authorization and the Regulation Adoption Process (Presentation)
Robert Isner, DEEP: WEED's Enforcement Incentive Pilot (Presentation)
Diane Duva, DEEP: Enforcement Statistics (Presentation)
Training certificates provided upon request
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2/26/09
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Agenda for February 26, 2009
Presentations:
Carey Hurlburt, DEEP: Business Recycling Initiative (Presentation); Business Recycling Checklist
Judy Wlodarczyk (Mitch Kennedy), CONNSTEP (External Site): Creating a "Green" Culture: Integrating Lean and Clean (Presentation); EPA’s Lean and the Environment Toolkit (PDF)
Training certificates provided upon request
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11/6/2008
(Kick-off Meeting)
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Agenda for November 6, 2008; HWAC Questionnaire
Presentations:
Mark Latham, DEEP: External Stakeholder Project: Objectives and Goals (PDF)
Ross Bunnell, DEEP:
Top 10 Most Common RCRA Violations and Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them (Presentation); RCRA Compliance Reminder (Presentation)
Training certificates provided upon request
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