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
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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 Lynn Morgan
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
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Upcoming meetings
Date Information Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023
9 a.m.-noonRemediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda: TBD
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
10-11:30 a.m.RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup
Milwaukee DNR Service Center
Harbor Room
1027 W. St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53233Main entrance on the northeast corner of the building; check in with the security desk inside the front door.
In person attendees should RSVP to Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
- Zoom Attendance Registration
- Agenda: TBD
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Noon-1:30 p.m.RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup
Milwaukee DNR Service Center
Harbor Room
1027 W. St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53233Main entrance on the northeast corner of the building; check in with the security desk inside the front door.
In person attendees should RSVP to Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
- Zoom Attendance Registration
- Agenda: TBD
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
2-3:30 p.m.RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup
Milwaukee DNR Service Center
Harbor Room
1027 W. St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53233Main entrance on the northeast corner of the building; check in with the security desk inside the front door.
In person attendees should RSVP to Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
- Zoom Attendance Registration
- Agenda TBD
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
4-5:30 p.m.EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup
Milwaukee DNR Service Center
Harbor Room
1027 W. St. Paul Ave.
Milwaukee WI 53233Main entrance on the northeast corner of the building; check in with the security desk inside the front door.
In person attendees should RSVP to Jody.Irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
- Zoom Attendance Registration
- Agenda: TBD
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024
1-4 p.m.Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting - Location: TBD
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda: TBD
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
10-11:30 a.m.RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup Meeting
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm 513
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
Noon-1:30 p.m.RR EAG 700 Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm 513
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
2-3:30 p.m.RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm 513
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
4-5:30 p.m.RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm 513
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Thursday, April 11, 2024
1-4 p.m.Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
- Location: TBD
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda: TBD
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
10-11:30 a.m.RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup Meeting
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
12-1:30 p.m.RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
2-3:30 p.m.RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
4-5:30 p.m.RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Rm G-09
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIPlease check-in at the security desk before taking the elevator.
In person attendees should RSVP to jody.irland@wisconsin.gov by noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2023.
- Zoom attendance registration
- Agenda (TBD)
Thursday, July 25, 2024
9 a.m.-noonRemediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting - Location: TBD
- Agenda: TBD
Previous meetings
Date Information 2023 Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023
10-11:30 a.m.RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIThursday, Sept. 7, 2023
Noon-1:30 p.m.RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIThursday, Sept. 7, 2023
2-3:30 p.m.RR EAG Vapor Intrusion Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIThursday, Sept. 7, 2023
4-5:30 p.m.RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup
State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2)
Room G-27
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIThursday, July 13, 2023
9 a.m.-noonRemediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
DNR La Crosse Service Center
Room B-19
3550 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse, WI 54601Wednesday, June 7, 2023
1-2:30 p.m.RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup
Milwaukee DNR Service Center
Harbor Room
1027 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233Wednesday, June 7, 2023
3-4:30 p.m.RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup
Milwaukee DNR Service Center
Harbor Room
1027 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233Wednesday, June 7, 2023
5-6:30 p.m.RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup
Milwaukee DNR Service Center
Harbor Room
1027 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233Fri., April 14, 2023
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
DNR Green Bay Office
Lake Michigan Room
2984 Shawno Ave.
Green Bay, WIFri., March 3, 2023
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIFri., March 3, 2023
8 - 10 a.m.RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIThurs., March 2, 2023
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIThurs., March 2, 2023
12:15 - 2:15 p.m.RR EAG Contaminated Sediments Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIFri., Jan. 27, 2023
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WIUpdated Jan. 17, 2023, to online meeting only for this instance.
2022 Fri., Dec. 9, 2022
8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.RR EAG Environmental Justice Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster St.
Madison, WIFri., Dec. 9, 2022
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.RR EAG Funding Sustainability Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WIFri., Dec. 9, 2022
12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.RR EAG NR 700 Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WIFri., Dec. 9, 2022
2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.RR EAG Contaminated Sediment Subgroup Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WIFri., Sept. 23, 2022
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C
833 E. Michigan Street, Suite 1800
Milwaukee, WI 53202Fri., July 15, 2022
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Remediation & Redevelopment External Advisory Group Meeting
Rm. G09, State Natural Resources Bldg. (GEF 2)
101 S. Webster Street
Madison, WI2021 March 18, 2021 NR 700 Technical Focus Group meeting - Contaminated Sediments Subgroup
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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
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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.
- Funding Sustainability Subgroup
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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.
- NR 700 Subgroup
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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.
- Vapor Intrusion
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Vapor Intrusion
Proposed and formed July 2023. Purpose/objective, deliverables and milestones, and expected outcomes to be determined at first meeting (see details under Meetings).
- Work Plan (TBD)