DEP's Contaminated Soils Forum was originally established in 1998 to provide an open forum for external and internal interested parties. In response to numerous requests, the forum has been re-established and renamed Contaminated Media Forum (CMF) to provide that open forum and to come to consensus on how to apply the lessons learned from Risk Based Corrective Action (RBCA) implementation over the last several years.
The CMF provides a shared venue for interested parties to discuss a variety of topics. Areas of discussion include evolving policy, scientific, and rule application issues associated with contaminated site cleanup and re-use, using risk-based management principles. Topics and presentations are intended to generate discussion and promote consideration of ideas and options, and do not represent policy or operational positions. The CMF discussions supplement the collaborative decision-making process and foster improved regulatory practices that provide responsible environmental protection while facilitating compliance and minimizing regulatory burden.
September 12, 2019: Notes and Materials
The most recent technical developments are available on DEP’s Efforts to Address PFAS in the Environment webpage.
August 14, 2018: Notes and Materials from the Teleconference
October 24, 2017: Notes and Materials from the Teleconference
July-August 2016: Contaminated Media Forum Meetings
April 4, 2016: Chapter 62-780 Workshop Materials
January 20, 2016: Notes and Materials from the Teleconference
November 3, 2015: Notes and Materials from the Meeting
July 22, 2015: Notes and Materials from the Meeting
October 16, 2014: Notes and Materials from the Meeting
Probabilistic Risk Assessment Subgroup
October 16, 2014: Notes and Materials from the Meeting
June 23, 2014: Notes and Materials from the Meeting
Updates
February 27, 2014: Presentations from the Meeting
November 20, 2013: Notes and Materials from the Meeting
Historical Contaminated Soils Forum Meetings
Historical Methodology Focus Group Meetings
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