Damian Vanetti, PE, and Neal Durant, PhD, will serve as panelists at the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Environmental & Energy Law Section’s webinar on program updates for Superfund and Brownfield Programs on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Damian is a Senior Principal Engineer based in New York with more than 35 years of experience focused on environmental engineering, remediation, solid and hazardous waste management, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental compliance.

Neal is a Senior Principal based in Washington, DC, with more than 30 years of experience investigating, remediating, and managing complex contaminated sites.

The Superfund and Brownfield Program Update 2025 is an annual event that explores recent regulatory and policy changes, best practices in remediation, and emerging trends affecting cleanup and redevelopment projects in New York.

The NYSBA is a professional organization that supports and regulates attorneys in New York through advocacy, education, and resources to uphold legal standards and justice in the state.

Geosyntec Participation

Update on New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program
Geosyntec Panelist: Damian Vanetti
Co-Panelists: Dana McClure (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) and Ahlia Bethea (Sive, Paget & Riesel)
Panel Chair: Amy Reichhart (Lippes Mathias)
Time: 9:10 a.m. ET

Federal Environmental Policy Changes as They Impact Brownfields and Superfund in New York
Geosyntec Panelist: Neal Durant
Co-Panelists: Walter Mugdan (United States Environmental Protection Agency) and Thomas Jackson (Baker Botts)
Panel Chair: Matthew Sinkman (Gibbons P.C.)
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET

More Information on Superfund and Brownfield Policy Updates

Learn more about the webinar.
Learn more about the New York State Bar Association.
For more information on environmental policy on brownfields and superfund sites, contact Damian at Damian.Vanetti@geosyntec.com or Neal at NDurant@geosyntec.com.
Learn more about Damian: Damian Vanetti
Learn more about Neal: Neal Durant