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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.

DEEP Hazardous Waste web page

Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee Meetings

Meeting Date

Agenda and Related Materials

11/29/2018

Agenda

Companies Actively Participating in HWAC Activities

Co-hosts: Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., and Goodwin College

Robert Isner , DEEP: Recycling & RCRAWhat'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 CorporationOverview 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-SallsUnited 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 LLP40 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 AssociatesAnalyses 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 AssociatesHWAC 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 PiousUnicorr 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

 Content Last Updated February 6, 2020