ON DEMAND - This is the Site - Right? How Ambiguous Definitions of “Site” can Impact Remediation Outcomes

Getting the definition of a site matters a lot.

Have you ever wondered (or been frustrated) by the definition of a “Site”?  The definition of a “Site” can have many implications and there can be different perspectives. From waste/spoil re-use, to planning, managing environmental impact plumes, and due diligence or even property transactions… its critical to get right.

Ross will discuss the definition of a Site with concrete examples, from:

• An auditor perspective/waste management perspective
• Client perspective
• Planning perspective
• EPA’s definition of a site for potential material reuse
• The context in terms of environmental impact plumes
• The context in terms of due diligence/property transaction perspective

Ross will also unpack the concept of “Contaminated Site” in its entirety. This topic would be of interest to everyone including especially, consultants, developers, and planners, who have to deal with contaminated sites from assessment, divestment, and development perspectives.

About the Speaker

Ross McFarland
Chief Scientist
AECOM

Ross McFarland has more than 40 years of environmental assessment and management experience. During the past decades, he has been focused on complex sites such as those at Australian Defence and various gasworks sites, including emerging contaminants such as PFAS, radionuclides and asbestos in soils, as well as conventional and chemical warfare contaminants.  He is an accredited Site Auditor and CEnvP (SC) with a keen interest in sustainable remediation.  He is known for his strong and effective risk communication and post-graduate educational skills.

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