Session Description:
This session will feature key programmatic updates from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Waste Management, highlighting both the Petroleum Restoration Program and the Waste Cleanup Program. Attendees will gain insight into current regulatory initiatives, cleanup strategies, and technical guidance impacting site rehabilitation across the state.
Speakers (Invited):
Mubeen Darji, P.E., Environmental Administrator, Waste Site Cleanup Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Jennifer Farrell, P.G., Program Administrator, Waste Cleanup Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
James Treadwell, P.E., Professional Engineer II, Petroleum Restoration Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Billy Hessman, P.G., Program Administrator, Petroleum Restoration Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Mubeen Darji, P.E., Environmental Administrator, Waste Site Cleanup Section, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Mubeen Darji is the Environmental Administrator for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Waste Site Cleanup Section. She has over 30 years of experience in environmental work, specifically focusing on the cleanup of contaminated sites in Florida. In her current role, Mubeen is responsible for managing the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program and State-Funded Cleanup Program. She also coordinates with EPA on the remediation of Superfund sites in Florida. Prior to becoming the Environmental Administrator, Mubeen served as the lead engineer in the Waste Site Cleanup Section. In that position, she was responsible for reviewing and approving remediation documents for contaminated sites and collaborated with DEP project managers and state contractors on contaminated site cleanup efforts. Mubeen holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bangalore University and a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Louisiana State University. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.
Jennifer Farrell, P.G., Program Administrator, Waste Cleanup Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Jennifer has over 25 years of environmental experience focusing on the cleanup of contaminated sites in Florida. In her current role, she directs management of the Site Investigation Section, Waste Site Cleanup Section, Federal Programs Section, and the Brownfields and CERCLA Site Screening Section. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Geology from Florida State University and is a Professional Geologist with the State of Florida.
James Treadwell, P.E., Professional Engineer II, Petroleum Restoration Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
James has worked in the FDEP Petroleum Program for over 20 years, working as a Site Manager, Professional Engineer, and Contract Manager. Jame’s current duties include technical support for the Local Program Petroleum teams, Conditional Closure review, and review of Purchase Orders.
Billy Hessman, P.G., Program Administrator, Petroleum Restoration Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Billy has over 8 years of experience in cleanup of contaminated sites in Florida in both DEP’s Waste Cleanup and Petroleum Restoration Programs. Billy has a bachelor’s degree in Geology from Florida State University and is a registered Professional Geologist with the State of Florida.