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The New Jersey 2025 PFAS Summit Agenda<\/h1>\n

October 9 \u2013 10, 2025
\nNJIT Ballroom, 150 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ 07102<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

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The Summit is brought you by the following partners:<\/em><\/p>\n

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Jersey Institute of Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Jersey Water Environment Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Licensed Site Remediation Professionals Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Jersey Chapter of the American Water Works Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]At the New Jersey Institute of Technology, practitioners from various sectors dealing with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination will gather to discuss challenges, lessons learned, to share science, technology as well as experiences and hear about forthcoming government action. Topics will include \u2013 fundamentals of PFAS regulation in New Jersey, including a brief history of action and occurrence, with a focus on connections between various sectors. It will also include opportunities to hear about challenges and successes, areas of research, evolving policy, data gaps and needs, as well as innovative or emerging technologies. Audience members should leave the summit with new information and ideas and hopefully, have made important cross-sector connections. Professionals from the government, academia, and industry that work in remediation, water supply, wastewater, solid waste, air quality, public health, law, lab analysis, chemical or treatment are invited to attend.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Agenda<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-users” add_icon=”true” title=”October 9th, Day One” tab_id=”day-one”][vc_column_text css=””]Day One will focus on PFAS fundamentals and identifying connections between the sectors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

8:00 am<\/h3>\n

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Registration<\/h3>\n

Check in and light breakfast served.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

9:00 am<\/h3>\n

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Welcome<\/h3>\n

Katrina (Kati) Angarone, Deputy Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)<\/em><\/h4>\n

An overview of the Summit and outline learning objectives for the day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

9:10 am<\/h3>\n

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Session 1: PFAS Action in New Jersey<\/h3>\n

Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, NJDEP<\/em><\/h4>\n

The Commissioner will outline New Jersey\u2019s PFAS story to date and will provide information on much important next steps for continued action.
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9:40 am<\/h3>\n

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Session 2: Understanding the Scope of the Problem<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Nick Procopio, Ph.D., Director, Division of Science & Research, NJDEP<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nChristine Schell, M.P.A., C.P.M., Manager, Office of Environmental and Public Health Analysis, NJDEP
\nFilina Poonolly, Division of Water Supply & Geoscience, NJDEP;
\nSandra Goodrow, Ph.D., Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment, NJDEP <\/em><\/h5>\n

This session will cover what we know about PFAS in New Jersey and what we don\u2019t. Expect to hear about New Jersey\u2019s existing data, a tool under development to display this data, as well as knowledge gaps.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

10:40 am<\/h3>\n

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Break<\/h3>\n

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10:55 am<\/h3>\n

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Session 3: Health Effects and Exposure<\/h3>\n

Jessie Gleason, M.S.P.H, Research Scientist, Environmental and Occupational Health Surveillance Program, New Jersey Department of Health<\/em><\/h4>\n

This session will provide a high-level understanding of health effects associated with PFAS of concern and discuss exposure pathways.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

11:25 am<\/h3>\n

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Session 4: PFAS Regulations: Drinking Water<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Patricia (Trish) Ingelido, Director, Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, NJDEP<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nKristin Tedesco, Division of Water Supply and Geoscience, NJDEP
\nWilliam Schreyer, Section Chief, Environmental Claims Administration (Spill Fund), NJDEP<\/em><\/h5>\n

This session will focus on the regulations as they apply to public drinking water systems and the corrective action for private wells funded by the Spill Fund program. Presenters will focus on the state of PFAS regulation related to drinking water in New Jersey, as well as what we can expect in future, and will highlight case studies that demonstrate how each community is unique and must tailor their own solutions.<\/p>\n

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12:05 pm<\/h3>\n

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Lunch<\/h3>\n

Lunch and networking with posters and exhibits on display.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

1:05 pm<\/h3>\n

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Session 5: PFAS Regulations: Soil, Air, Waste & Wastewater<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Gwen Zervas, Director, Division of Remediation Management, NJDEP<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nSusan Rosenwinkel, Director, Division of Water Quality, NJDEP
\nAllan S. Motter, MEM, CPM, Chief, Bureau of Environmental Evaluation and Risk Assessment, NJDEP
\nJennifer Willemsen, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Bureau of Environmental Evaluation and Risk Assessment, NJDEP
\nJoel Leon, Chief, Bureau of Stationary Sources, NJDEP<\/em><\/h5>\n

This session will discuss the regulatory framework ongoing and planned initiatives, in soil remediation, wastewater, air and solid waste.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

2:05 pm<\/h3>\n

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Break<\/h3>\n

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2:20 pm<\/h3>\n

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Session 6: Tackling PFAS Across the Nation: Surface Water, Biosolids, Eco Thresholds and Air<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Byrne Remphrey, PE, BCEE, PMP, Vice President and Water Sector Manager, TYLin<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nJeff Ramey, Wisconsin Operations Lead, Langan Engineering
\nStephanie Kammer, Emerging Pollutants Section Manager, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
\nCatherine Beahm, Administrator, Office of the Air Resources Division Director, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services<\/em><\/h5>\n

In this session officials and practitioners doing trailblazing work in other states will present approaches to addressing PFAS in surface water, biosolids, air and the ecosystem.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

3:20 pm<\/h3>\n

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Session 7: Perspectives in PFAS Communication<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Denise Venuti Free, Vice President of External Communications, American Water<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nAlexandra Skinner, Environmental Specialist, Immediate Concern Unit, NJDEP
\nClaire Nitsche, MPH, MCHES, Health Educator, Washington State Department of Health
\nChris Furlong, LSRP, Geosyntec Consultants<\/em><\/h5>\n

In this session, hear from a variety of speakers on communicating with the public about this complex topic.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

3:50 pm<\/h3>\n

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Day One Recap and Overview of Day Two<\/h3>\n

Kati Angarone, Deputy Commissioner, NJDEP<\/em><\/h4>\n

An overview of the Summit and outline learning objectives for the day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

4:00 pm<\/h3>\n

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Adjourn<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=”white” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-hand-peace” add_icon=”true” title=”October 10th, Day Two” tab_id=”day-two”][vc_column_text css=””]Day Two will highlight issues that are common to all sectors, identify new approaches and solutions and conclude with a reflection on the Summit and a facilitated discussion on cross-sector collaboration.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

8:00 am<\/h3>\n

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Registration<\/h3>\n

Check in and light breakfast served.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

9:00 am<\/h3>\n

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Welcome & Overview<\/h3>\n

Atam Dhawan, Ph.D., Executive Director, NJIT Center for Translational Research<\/em><\/h4>\n

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9:10 am<\/h3>\n

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Session 1: Perspectives in Reducing PFAS Exposure Across Media<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Kati Angarone, Deputy Commissioner, NJDEP<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nCaryn Barnes, LSRP, PG, Senior Principal, Langan
\nThomas Laustsen, P.E., Chief Operating Officer, Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC)
\nNicole Wiley, P.E., Engineering Practice Lead for Water Treatment, American Water
\nDr. Arie Kremen, Tetra Tech, Leachate Management Practice Lead
\nGary Hunt, Vice-President and Technical Director, TRC Environmental<\/em><\/h5>\n

This panel will include perspectives from professionals in remediation, water supply, wastewater, solid waste, and air quality, with a focus on identifying and remediating and treating PFAS. Expect to hear about sector specific lessons learned, challenges, and ideas for improvement.<\/p>\n

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10:10 am<\/h3>\n

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Session 2: Emerging Technologies<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Natalie Chesko, President, Aqua New Jersey<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nDibyendu Sarkar, Ph.D., Professor of Environmental Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology
\nMichel Boufadel, Ph.D., NJIT
\nWunmi Sadik, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, NJIT
\nSelman Mujovic, Ph.D., Purafide
\nJohn Xiong, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Consultant, Haley & Aldrich, Inc.<\/em><\/h5>\n

In this session, hear from speakers working on the cutting edge will present on innovative technologies in treatment and destruction on the horizon.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

11:25 am<\/h3>\n

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Break<\/h3>\n

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11:40 am<\/h3>\n

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Session 3: Strategic Translational Research and Innovation Partnership (STRIP) PFAS Initiative<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Atam Dhawan, Ph.D., Executive Director, NJIT Center for Translational Research<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nPeter Jaffe, Professor of Environment and Civil Engineering, Princeton University
\nRichard Calbi, Director of Operations \u2013 Ridgewood Water
\nSiavash Isazadeh, Senior Technical Director \u2013 Strategy & Implementation, Veolia North America
\nArjun Venkatesan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology<\/em><\/h5>\n

In this session learn about NJIT Center for Translational Research\u2019s initiative to bring researchers together to solve complex, real world PFAS problems.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

12:40 pm<\/h3>\n

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Lunch<\/h3>\n

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1:40 pm<\/h3>\n

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Session 4: New Frontiers: Moving Beyond Chemical-by-Chemical Regulation of PFAS<\/h3>\n

Moderator: John Oberer, LSRP, Principal, GZA<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nChristy A. Barlow, Ph.D., Principal Toxicologist, Aetia Scientific Collaborative
\nWendy Linck, Senior Engineering Geologist, California State Water Resources Control Board
\nDan Newton, Assistant Deputy Director, California State Water Resources Control Board
\nGloria Post, Ph.D., D.A.B.T (retired from NJDEP Division of Science and Research)<\/em><\/h5>\n

This panel will explore the promise and problems associated with moving away from a substance-by-substance model to regulation and treatment to treat PFAS of concern together.<\/p>\n

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2:25 pm<\/h3>\n

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Session 5: New Frontiers: Banning PFAS in Products<\/h3>\n

Moderator: Shaina Cohen, Program Manager, Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA)<\/em><\/h4>\n
Panelists:
\nKerri Farris, Office of the Commissioner, Maine Department of Environmental Protection
\nCourtney Rainey, Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Government Affairs and Municipal Partnerships, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
\nKimberly Goetz, MPA, Legislative Coordinator, Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program, Washington State Department of Ecology<\/em><\/h5>\n

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3:25 pm<\/h3>\n

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Session 6: Next Steps<\/h3>\n

In this facilitated session we will ask the audience about key themes they heard throughout the Summit, ask if there is a need for more collaborative opportunities and brainstorm next steps for keeping the cross-media conversation going and foster enhanced collaboration. will be a facilitated brainstorming\/listening session on how to keep the collaborative conversation going. We will consider various options including continued multi-sector sessions, an annual summit or even a PFAS Alliance.
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4:00 pm<\/h3>\n

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Adjourn<\/h3>\n

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Questions?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

pfassummit@deptest.nj.gov<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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