HWAC Information and Schedule

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

State Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee
Information and Schedule

Connecticut's Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee (HWAC) meets on a periodic basis each year with generator training at least once per year. Meeting dates to be announced in advanced. To be alerted to upcoming meetings and receive a copy of the agenda, you should subscribe to the HWAC listserv. For information on the subcommittee's work prior to the kick-off meeting on November 6, 2008 see: Proposal for Implementation of Priority Recommendations and the Implementation Schedule. For further information about the management of hazardous waste in Connecticut, see the DEEP Hazardous Waste home page.

Note: The documents listed in the following table are provided solely for informational purposes, and may not represent current statutes or regulations, or the interpretations of such requirements by DEEP. If you have a question about the current applicability or status of any of these documents, call the DEEP's Hazardous Waste Compliance Assistance line at 1-866-424-4193, or send us an email identifying the document in question and what you would like to know about it.

Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee Meetings

Meeting Date	Agenda and Related Materials
6/12/2024	Agenda Introduction: Gabrielle Frigon, Director, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division Leadership Changes at DEEP Since Last HWAC Meeting: Gabrielle Frigon, Director, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division Announcements: 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: George Dews, Supervising Environmental Engineer, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division Regulatory Adoption Update: Katie Faust, Environmental Analyst 2, DEEP Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division Overview of Updated CT Environmental Justice Laws: Annie Decker, Edith Pestana, Sarah Huang, and Eliza Heins, CT DEEP Open Q&A w/ DEEP Staff
11/29/2018	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., and Goodwin College Robert Isner, DEEP: Recycling & RCRA, What's In/ What's Out Video Shared Success Stories/ Training: Brian McManus Safety-Kleen: Sustainable Methods to Manage Used Oil in Connecticut David Pannuto and Paul Mello CHES, E-Manifest System Implementation, A Connecticut-based Receiving Facility;'s Perspective Robert Melvin, Robinson & Cole, Innovative Recycling: Electroplating/Manufacturing Wastewater Focus –RCRA Concerns William Morris and David Fiereck, Loureiro Engineering Associates, Practical Wastewater Recycling Project Implementation DEEP Permit and Compliance Assurance Updates: Ross Bunnell , DEEP: Legislative/ Regulatory Program Updates Training certificates provided upon request
5/24/2018	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Henkel Corporation, and Eversource Energy Shared Success Stories/ Training Sean Wright, Henkel Corporation: Overview of Henkel's Sustainability Program and Goals - Recycling and Solid and HW Reductions to Benefit Company and Environment Beth Deabay and Lynn Hanifan, U.S.EPA - E-Manifest Training: What You Must Know to be Ready for June 30, 2018 - Tracking HW using National Electronic Manifest System U.S.EPA E-Manifest Initiative Website Kevin Sullivan, DEEP: Connecticut-specific E-Manifest Considerations & Information Ross Bunnell , DEEP: Legislative/ Regulatory Updates Generator Training Session Topics Covered E-Manifest Training (U.S. EPA R1) Hazardous Waste Determinations (Dave Stokes) Aerosol Can Policy / Universal Waste Management (Ross Bunnell ) Online HW Training (Brent Madho) Training certificates provided upon request
6/27/2017	Agenda Co-hosts: Tradebe Environmental Services and City of Waterbury Refuse/ Recycling Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Link to "SHWAC" Presentation Materials Training certificates provided upon request
2/23/2017	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: 3M Purification Inc. and Eversource Energy Shared Success Stories/ Training: Kariesa Jenyo , EH&S Supervisor, 3M Purification Inc., 3M’s Pollution Prevention Pays (“P3”) Program Amy McLean-Salls, United Illuminating Holdings Company and Ed Baker, Eversource Energy : Overview of Strategic Sustainability and Industrial Energy Solutions Program Diane Duva , DEEP: Director, Office of Energy Demand, EnergizeCT , Energy Efficiency: Sustainably Energizing CT's Economy Heather Burns, Founder/CEO, Connecticut Sustainable Business Council, Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices DEEP Permit and Compliance Assurance Updates: Ross Bunnell , DEEP: Sanitary Engineer 3, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division, Overview of New EPA and DEEP Rules E-manifest Update Connecticut Adoption of Solvent Wiper Rule Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule Revisions to Import / Export Rule TCSA Ban on Methylene Chloride and TCE Training certificates provided upon request
11/17/2016	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. and CT DEEP Panelists/ Speakers: Earl Phillips, Partner, Robinson & Cole LLP, 40 Years of RCRA Paul Hassler , DEEP: Environmental Analyst 3, RCRA - Images from the Past Patrick Bowe, DEEP: Director, Remediation Division Dean Applefield, DEEP Attorney, Office of Legal Counsel Robert Isner, DEEP: Director, Waste Engineering & Enforcement Division, RCRA @ 40 Years & Beyond Keynote: Rick Love , Environmental Sustainability Manager, United Technologies Corporation , RCRA at 40 and UTC's Program Evolution Jeremy Paradis, Loureiro Engineering Associates, Analyses of RCRA Survey Results Link to RCRA Survey DEEP Permit and Compliance Assurance Updates: Kevin Barrett, DEEP: Recycling Enforcement Initiative Kevin Sullivan, DEEP: Electronic Availability of Manifest Data and E-manifest Update Ross Bunnell , DEEP: Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule and Connecticut Adoption of Solvent Wiper Rule Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Paul Franson, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
6/16/2016	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Dave Lis , Goodwin College/ Ramboll Environ Jeremy Paradis , Loureiro Engineering Associates HWAC Roundtable Exercise Results Kimberly Tisa, U.S. EPA: PCBs and Toxic Substance Control Act Lori Saliby, DEEP: PCBs in Connecticut Building Materials Eric Wood , Ramboll Environ : PCBs and Building Materials Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Guidance on Renovation & Demolition Materials Management DEEP Permit and Compliance Assurance Updates: Carey Hurlburt, DEEP: Overview of Comprehensive Materials Management Strategy - Construction & Demolition Recycling Kevin Barrett, DEEP: Recycling Inspection / Enforcement Initiative Gabrielle Frigon, DEEP: Update on Commercial General Permit - a focus on CR05 and Universal Wastes Training certificates provided upon request
2/25/2016	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. and CT DEEP Jeremy Paradis, Loureiro Engineering Associates Pre-HWAC Roundtable Survey Results Dave Stokes, DEEP: Management of CR05 and Special Wastes -a DEEP Inspector's Perspective and Observations Tonya MacKenzie, Covanta Energy: Acceptance of Special Wastes Eric Congdon, Clean Harbors of CT : Acceptance of CR05 Wastes Lucia Furman, Mercantile Development, Inc. : Disposable Non-HW Wipers / Impact of EPA's Solvent Wiper Rule 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
10/22/2015	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Eversource Energy and Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. Robert Isner, DEEP: Manifest Program Update Michele DiNoia or Nisha Patel, DEEP: Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Connecticut Gabrielle Frigon, DEEP: Status of Commercial General Permit Ross Bunnell , DEEP: EPA's Generator Improvement Rule 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: Outline of Permitted Activities Christopher Windnagle, Red Technologies LLC: Outline of Permitted Activities David Green ,Phoenix Soil LLC : Outline of Permitted Activities Shared Success Stories/Training: Jeremy Paradis, Loureiro Engineering Associates: Universal Waste Management Program - Sustainable Results 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 Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Kevin Clements, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
3/19/2015	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Updates on EPA's Solvent Wiper and Definition of Solid Waste Rules, and the DEEP Recycling Registration Form Michele DiNoia, DEEP: Pharmaceutical Waste Management in Connecticut Nisha Patel, DEEP: Update on RCRA Small Business Enforcement Policy Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Maintaining or Reducing Hazardous Waste Generator Status Ariana Bain, Matabolic Consulting, and Amy McLean-Salls, United Illuminating Holdings Corporation: Business Sustainability Challenge Case Study Jack Traver, President, Traver IDC: Lean to Green (L2G) Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Paul Franson, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
10/16/2014	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Catherine McCord, VP EH&S, Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC , Overview of Heritage's Permitted Hartford Operations Michelle Gore, DEEP: Update on RCRA Small Business Enforcement Policy Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Update on the Compliance Assistance (COMPASS) Web Page Mark Latham, DEEP: CRT Glass: Recent Interpretations on CRT Glass Management Shared Success Stories/Mock Inspection: Mark Jepsen, DEEP: How to Prepare for a RCRA Inspection? Rich Pease, DOC: Dept. of Corrections: Management of CR05 Wastes Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Distinctions and Future Management of RCRA Waste, CT-Regulated Waste, Special Waste, and Solid Waste Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
6/19/2014	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Connecticut's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CONN-OSHA) and Dymax Corporation Robert Isner, DEEP: Update on 2001 Regulation Revisions Joseph Schiavone, DEEP: Status of Pharmaceutical Waste Management & Summary of Recent Enforcement Actions Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Updates on Fracking and Retail Wastes Tom Metzner, DEEP: Mercury Reduction Initiative Training: Anne Bracker, CONN-OSHA: Overview of OSHA's Globally Harmonized System ("GHS") of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals Shared Success Story: Susan Thompson, Dymax Corporation: Overview of Manufacturer's Requirements Under GHS Training certificates provided upon request
2/27/2014	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Connecticut Business & Industry Association and United Illuminating Holding Corporation Speakers: Robert Isner, DEEP: Status of Pharmaceutical Waste Management Universal Waste Listing in Connecticut Michelle Gore, DEEP: Summary of Recent Enforcement Actions Robert Melvin, Robinson & Cole LLP Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Update on Solvent Wiper Rule and iCOMPASS Tom Scelfo, Woodard and Curran: Update on Electronic Manifest Establishment Act Shared Success Story: Fran Poirier , Specialty Printing LLC: Case Study: Overview of Specialty's Recycling and Energy Conservation Programs Charles Pious, Unicorr Packaging Group: Case Study: Overview of Unicorr's Experience with Business Sustainability Challenge Keynote Speakers: Amy McLean-Salls , United Illuminating Holdings Company: Overview of Business Sustainability Challenge Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Paul Franson, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
9/26/2013	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Co-hosts: Connecticut State Technical Extension Program ("CONNSTEP") and Schick Manufacturing Inc. Speakers: Lynn Rubinstein, Northeast Recycling Council: Overview of NERC Activities and Initiatives Paul Franson, DEEP: New HW Generator & Notifier Package / Generator Closure Robert Isner, DEEP: RCRA's Small Business Enforcement Policy 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 Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Effective Substitutes to Reduce HW Generation Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
4/25/2013	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities 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 Michelle Gore, DEEP: RCRA's Small Business Enforcement Policy Tom Metzner, DEEP: Mercury Reduction Initiative Shared Success Story: Kristin Stauch, BSM 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 in the 21st Century Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
10/25/2012	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Host: EQ - The Environmental Quality Company Presentations: Robert Isner, WEED Director: Enforcement Case Overview - 2 Recent Cases Dr. Mitch Kennedy , CONNSTEP, Inc.: CONNSTEP: Helping Business Reduce Waste & Liability Paige Rasid, CT Innovations, Inc., CT Innovations: FREE Small Business Innovation Toolbox Hugo DelRosso / Cynthia Ross, EQ - The Environmental Quality Company: EQ's Implementation of ISO 14001 (Environmental Standard) Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Paul Franson, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
6/21/2012	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Presentations: Nicole Lugli, DEEP: DEEP's Compliance Assurance Transformation Efforts Robert Melvin, Robinson & Cole LLP Susan Thompson, Dymax Corporation: COMPASS Audit - Process and Results Ross Bunnell, DEEP: eLearning Tools for Online HW Training David Westcott, DEEP: Electronic Manifest Data Update Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Brent Madho, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
2/16/2012	Agenda Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities Presentations: Tom Scelfo, Woodard and Curran: Discussion of HWAC Recommendation Nicole Lugli, DEEP: Using DEEP's Policy on Incentives for Self-Policing Paul J. Healy, Sacred Heart University: Self-Audit Disclosure Results David Monz, Updike Kelly & Spellacy: Advantages of CT's Policy Melanie Daniel, CHMM, HRP Associates, Inc.: Comparison with Other State's Self-Policing Policies Mark Latham, DEEP: HW Transporter Permit Renewal: LEAN WOW! Moments Training certificates provided upon request
10/27/2011	Agenda Presentations: Nicole Lugli, DEEP: Policy on Incentives for Self-Policing and Statistics David Westcott, DEEP: Status of e-Manifest Submissions, Overview of Biennial Reporting System Electronic Software Michelle Morello, Precision Punch: LEAN Manufacturing the Precision Punch Way Generator Training Session: Dave Stokes, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 1 Michelle Gore, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 2 Kevin Clements, DEEP: HWAC Training Module 3 Training certificates provided upon request
6/23/2011	Agenda Presentations: Joseph Schiavone, DEEP: eLearning Tools for Online HW Training David Westcott, DEEP: Electronic Manifest Data Update Kevin Clements, DEEP: WEED Multimedia Auto Junkyard Outreach and Inspection Initiative Brad Korth, Korth Engineering LLC: Avoiding NOT Ignoring HW Regulations Mark Latham, Kevin Clements, Robert Isner, Mark Jepsen, DEEP: SQG Training Presentation Training certificates provided upon request
2/10/2011	Agenda Presentations: Nicole Lugli, DEEP: PA 10-158 Consultative Services Gabrielle Frigon, DEEP: PA 10-158 HW Permit Reforms Bob Rovinelli, Waterbury Plating and Painting Company: Company Account of Onsite COMPASS Audit David Stokes, DEEP: What to Expect from a COMPASS Audit Richard D. McFee, HRP Associates, Inc.: Advantages and Pitfalls of Generator Treatment in Tanks and Containers 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
5/27/2010	Agenda Presentations: Paul Franson, DEEP: Generator Closure; Andrew Perham , MDC: Episodic Generation Case Study; Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Episodic Generation: Regulations and Policies; Jeff Hamel, Woodard & Curran: PCBs in the Environment; \| Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Renovation and Demolition - updates Training certificates provided upon request
2/4/2010	Agenda Presentations: David Westcott, DEEP: E-Manifests - Status; Electronic Data Submissions; Toxics in Packaging Program Carey Hurlburt, DEEP: Beneficial Use (Reuse) Ross Bunnell, DEEP: Effective Substitutes for Products Donna Elks, Electric Boat: Chemical Risk Reduction Training certificates provided upon request
10/21/2009	Agenda Presentations: David Stokes, DEEP: "New" Wastes in the Workplace; Overview of COMPASS Audit Program Karl Meyer, Hoya Lens of America: Summary of DEEP COMPASS Audit and BMPs Bill Morris, United Industrial Services: Used Oil Requirements and Compliance Conundrums Adelina Voutchkova, PhD, Yale University: Green Chemistry -The "How" of Sustainability Mark Latham, DEEP: Electronic Waste Recycling Training certificates provided upon request
6/17/09	Agenda Presentations: Mark Jepsen, DEEP: What to Expect During a RCRA Inspection Michelle Gore, DEEP: DEEP's Enforcement Policies Valerie Bodner, DEEP: State Authorization and the Regulation Adoption Process Robert Isner, DEEP: WEED's Enforcement Incentive Pilot Diane Duva, DEEP: Enforcement Statistics Training certificates provided upon request
2/26/09	Agenda Presentations: Carey Hurlburt, DEEP: Business Recycling Initiative; Business Recycling Checklist Judy Wlodarczyk (Mitch Kennedy), CONNSTEP: Creating a "Green" Culture: Integrating Lean and Clean; EPA’s Lean and the Environment Toolkit Training certificates provided upon request
11/6/2008 (Kick-off Meeting)	Agenda ; 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; RCRA Compliance Reminder Training certificates provided upon request

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State Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee Information and Schedule

Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee Meetings

State Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee
Information and Schedule