Session IV

DEP, Division of Waste Management, Updates from the Petroleum Restoration Program and Waste Cleanup

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):

Jennifer Farrell, P.G., Program Administrator, Waste Cleanup Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Billy Hessman, P.G., Program Administrator, Petroleum Restoration Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Jennifer Farrell, P.G.

Jennifer Farrell, P.G., Program Administrator, Waste Cleanup Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Bio:

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.

Billy Hessman, P.G.

Billy Hessman, P.G., Program Administrator, Petroleum Restoration Program, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Bio:

Billy has more than nine years of experience managing the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites in Florida through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Waste Cleanup and Petroleum Restoration Programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Florida State University and is a licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Florida.