GH&C Attorneys To Speak At The 2013 Atlantic Builders Convention

March 14, 2013 | Comments Off on GH&C Attorneys To Speak At The 2013 Atlantic Builders Convention
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The following educational seminars feature the firm’s attorneys at the upcoming Atlantic Builders Conference, April 10-11, 2013:

Rebuilding after Sandy
Wednesday, April 10, 2013; 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
AICP CM, CLE, CPC
Michael J. Gross – Moderator
Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage and destruction to many homes, businesses, and communities. Learn about the many issues that will impact the rebuilding effort including insurance payouts and requirements, land use and environmental policies, financial assistance programs and tax implications.

Site Remediation Regulatory Updates
Wednesday, April 10, 2013; 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
AICP CM, CLE, CPC
Marc D. Policastro – Panelist
Under the Site Remediation Reform Act, all remediation projects must be supervised by an LSRP, and the Department’s oversight role has been significantly reduced as of May 7, 2012. This seminar will discuss the effect of the regulatory requirements and program structure on remediation and Brownfield redevelopment projects. Particular focus will be upon the latest adoption of Technical Rules and Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites, upcoming guidance documents, and the Remedial Priority Scoring system. The interaction and responsibilities of the remediating parties, LSRPs, environmental professionals, the Site Remediation Professional Licensing Board and NJDEP will also be discussed.

Annual Environmental Review
Wednesday, April 10, 2013; 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
AICP CM, CLE, CPC
Michael J. Gross – Moderator
The Annual Environmental Review panel will highlight permitting issues that arise under the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Land Use Management regulatory program, including the Flood Hazard Area Control Act rules, Coastal Zone Management rules, and Freshwater Wetlands rules, and also Stormwater Management rules. The seminar will also highlight some anticipated regulatory changes, the Waiver Rule initiative, and draft Future Wastewater Service Area maps. Panelists will include NJDEP representatives as well as experts from the regulated community.

Growth in Mixed Use Developments
Wednesday, April 10, 2013; 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
AICP CM, CLE, CPC
Michael A. Bruno – Panelist
As New Jersey’s demographics change, more and more households are making a choice to move into urban style housing to meet their desire to live, work, shop and play in the same community. Learn about the emerging trend of bringing together both residential and commercial components in mixed-use developments and their emerging role in the development community.

Legal Trends II – Environmental Law
Thursday, April 11, 2013; 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
AICP CM, CLE, CPC
Paul H. Schneider – Panelist
Legislation, regulations and court decisions relating to environmental issues continue to modify the legal framework within which real estate is developed. In Part II of this two-part seminar, a panel of environmental attorneys will examine the most recent significant changes and discuss their implication for the future.

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