Brownfields '96

Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response

Brownfields '96
A New Environmental Frontier
September 20-21, 1996
Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Brownfields '96 National Conference
(A Conference Summary)
Publication Number: EPA 500-F-97-099
Fact Sheet, April 1997
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Initial Sponsors

• Environmental Protection Agency
• American Bar Association
• International City/County Management Association

Jointly Sponsored Conference

This Jointly Sponsored Conference Offers Something for Everyone...

Brownfields ‘96, the most comprehensive brownfields event in the United States, is designed for those interested in the assessment, cleanup, redevelopment, financing, and revitalization of brownfields communities. This cutting-edge forum will bring together key experts from all levels of government, business, finance, and local communities to share ideas and experiences in cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields.

Learn from cleanup experts, pilot cities funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Program, representatives of affected communities, city leaders, representatives of business and financial institutions, and more.

Hear the latest policy initiatives from the White House, federal agencies and key state and local officials about the most innovative approaches to the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields.

See the most recent technology and newest services for brownfields exhibited at the Brownfields ‘96 Showcase and talk with the experts about your unique brownfields challenges.

Participant Scholarships

To ensure broad participation at Brownfields ‘96, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is sponsoring a limited number of scholarships. Community representatives are encouraged to apply. Please call 1-888-855-3661.

Conference Highlights

Participants can look forward to learning more about: State Voluntary Cleanup Programs, Superfund reform, brownfields legislation, local government financing mechanisms, environmental technologies and risk management, brownfields funding, and job training.

Brownfields '96 Showcase

A product and service exhibition will be held at the convention center throughout the conference. The exhibition will provide an excellent opportunity to share your wares with decision-makers at all levels of the brownfields arena.

Register Now

Registration is open, but numbers are limited. We request that all registrations be made in advance by completing a registration form and returning it by mail or facsimile no later than September 3, 1996. If paying by credit card, please provide all necessary information on the form. Checks should be made payable to Brownfields ‘96.

Registrations will be held only when accompanied by a check, money order, or government or personal credit card number. Registrations cannot be held without payment. All participants are required to check-in at the conference registration desk located in the lobby of the Lawrence Convention Center.

Late registrants must call at least 72 hours before the conference and will be accepted on a space-available basis only. Late registrations will be accepted only when accompanied by a check or credit card.

Registration for the conference will be on site on Thursday, September 19, 1996, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To be included in the list of participants that will be distributed at the conference, your registration must be received before September 3, 1996. If you do not receive a written confirmation by September 6, 1996, please call 1-888-855-3661 to verify that your registration form and payment were received.

Lodging

Rooms have been set aside for conference participants at the facilities listed below. To guarantee that you receive the negotiated rate for this meeting, please indicate that you are with Brownfields ‘96. Government employees may be required to show proper identification to receive the government rate.

*Please make your room reservations before September 3, 1996. After that time, rooms can be reserved only on a space-available basis.

Travel Information

The Pittsburgh International Airport is approximately 30 minutes from the convention center. Taxi fare from Pittsburgh International Airport to the hotels is approximately $40.00 each way. Van service from the airport is $12.00 one way, or $20.00 round trip. For more information, call (412) 471-2250.

For More Information

Call the toll-free Brownfields ‘96 Hotline at 1-888-855-3661. If you require special arrangements (wheelchair access, services for the hearing impaired, translation services, or meals that meet dietary restrictions), please call the Brownfields ‘96 Hotline by September 3, 1996.