NEWMOA Workgroups and Networking Groups* include the following:
Workgroups:
Networking Groups:
Agricultural Plastics Recycling Workgroup
Mission: To assist in the development and implementation of a regional project to conduct training and provide technical assistance to increase recycling of agricultural plastics in rural areas of four Northeastern states: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.
| MA | Janet Clark | clarkjan@turi.org | 978 934-3346 |
| ME | Lois Stack | lstack@umext.maine.edu | 207-581-2949 |
| n/a | Wendy Sanfilippo | wes33@cornell.edu | 716-664-9502 |
| n/a | David Cox | dgc23@cornell.edu | 607-432-1223 |
| n/a | Lois Levitan | LCL3@cornell.edu | 607-255-4765 |
| NEWMOA | Adam Wienert | awienert@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x307 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Richard Uncles | runcles@agr.state.nh.us | 603-271-7761 |
| NH | Donald Maurer | donald.maurer@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2928 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| NY | Carlos Montes | clmontes@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 457-2553 |
| NY | Debbie Jackson | dajackso@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9705 |
| VT | Natalie Starr | natalie@dsmenvironmental.com | 802-674-2840 x16 |
| VT | Deane Wilson | deanew@rcswd.com | 802-775-7209 |
| VT | Paul Tomasi | director@nekwmd.org | 802-626-3532 |
| VT | Annie Macmillan | anne.macmillan@state.vt.us | 802 828-3479 |
| VT | Sylvia Harris | sylvia.harris@vt.nacdnet.net | 802-579-5721 |
Beneficial Use Determinations Workgroup
Mission: To improve BUDs program effectiveness through increased understanding of other states programs and the sharing of information regarding waste materials successfully used in products.
| CT | Carey Hurlburt | carey.hurlburt@ct.gov | 860 424-3248 |
| DE | Andrea Barbieri | andrea.barbieri@state.de.us | 302-739-9403 |
| FL | Richard Tedder | richard.tedder@dep.state.fl.us | 850-245-8735 |
| IN | Tracy Barnes | tbarnes@dwd.in.gov | 317-308-3110 |
| MA | Thomas Adamczyk | thomas.adamczyk@state.ma.us | 617 574-6867 |
| ME | James Glasgow | jim.s.glasgow@maine.gov | 207 822-6358 |
| MN | Geoffrey Strack | strack@pca.state.mn.us | 651-296-7716 |
| NEWMOA | Andy Bray | abray@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x306 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Michael Guilfoy | michael.guilfoy@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2925 |
| NJ | Robert Confer | robert.confer@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-9880 |
| NY | Thomas Lynch | tjlynch@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8678 |
| NY | Richard Clarkson | reclarkson@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8678 |
| PA | Ronald Hassinger | Hassinger, Ronald rhassinger@state.pa.us | 717-787-7381 |
| RI | Chris Shafer | Chris.shafer@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-2797 x7511 |
| VT | Dennis Fekert | Dennis.fekert@state.vt.us | 802 241-1493 |
| WI | Bizhan Sheikholeslami | bizhan.sheikholeslami@wisconsin.gov | 262-574-2143 |
| EPA Region 1 | Chris Beling | beling.christine@epa.gov | 617 918-1712 x |
Brownfields Workgroup
Mission: To support state brownfields programs as they implement the requirements of the new grant program, including improving communication with EPA, as well as assisting in efforts to improve voluntary site cleanup programs.
| CT | Christine Lacas | christine.lacas@ct.gov | 860 424-3766 |
| CT | Pat DeRosa | pat.derosa@ct.gov | 860 424-3501 |
| MA | Jay Naparstek | Jay.Naparstek@state.ma.us | 617 292-5697 |
| ME | Jean Firth | jean.m.firth@maine.gov | 207-287-7716 |
| ME | Nicholas Hodgkins | nick.hodgkins@maine.gov | 207 287-4854 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Keith DuBois | keith.dubois@des.nh.gov | 603-271-3503 |
| NJ | Kenneth Kloo | ken.kloo@dep.state.nj.us | 609 584-4271 |
| NY | Chris Costopolous | cjcostop@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9711 |
| RI | Cynthia Gainfrancesco | cynthia.gainfrancesco@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7139 |
| RI | Kelly Owens | Kelly.owens@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-2797 x7108 |
| VT | Donald Einhorn | donald.einhorn@state.vt.us | 802-241-1093 |
| VT | George Desch | george.desch@state.vt.us | 802-241-3491 |
| EPA Region 1 | Diane Kelley | kelley.diane@epa.gov | 617 918-1424 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Carol Tucker | tucker.carol@epa.gov | 617-918-1221 x |
Climate-Waste Action Workgroup
Mission: To oversee development and implementation of the NEWMOA Climate-Waste Action Plan.
| CT | Robert Kaliszewski | Robert.kaliszewski@ct.gov | 860 424-3003 |
| MA | Sarah Weinstein | Sarah.Weinstein@state.ma.us | 617 574-6862 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NEWMOA | William Cass | wcass@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x301 |
| NH | Sharon Yergeau | sharon.yergeau@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2918 |
| NY | Resa Dimino | radimino@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518-402-0517 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
Commerical Paper Recycling Workgroup
Mission: To support state efforts in the Northeast to increase recycling of commercial waste paper.
| CT | Judy Belaval | judy.belaval@po.state.ct.us | 860 424-3237 |
| CT | Robert Kaliszewski | Robert.kaliszewski@ct.gov | 860 424-3003 |
| CT | Connie Mendolia | connie.mendolia@ct.gov | 860 424-3243 |
| CT | Gabrielle Frigon | gabrielle.frigon@ct.gov | 860-424-3795 |
| MA | Sarah Weinstein | Sarah.Weinstein@state.ma.us | 617 574-6862 |
| MA | Brooke Nash | Brooke.Nash@state.ma.us | 617 292-5984 |
| MA | Morgan Harriman | morgan.harriman@state.ma.us | 617-654-6580 |
| MA | John Fischer | John.Fischer@state.ma.us | 617 292-5632 |
| MA | Greg Cooper | Greg.Cooper@state.ma.us | 617 292-5988 |
| ME | Mark Hyland | mark.hyland@maine.gov | 207 287-7890 |
| ME | Paula Clark | paula.m.clark@maine.gov | 207 287-7718 |
| ME | Samuel Morris | sam.morris@maine.gov | 207-287-8054 |
| ME | George MacDonald | george.macdonald@maine.gov | 207 287-5759 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NEWMOA | William Cass | wcass@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x301 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Michael Wimsatt | michael.wimsatt@des.nh.gov | 603 271-1997 |
| NH | Michael Guilfoy | michael.guilfoy@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2925 |
| NH | Pamela Hoyt-Denison | psprague@des.state.nh.us | 603 271-2938 |
| NH | Donald Maurer | donald.maurer@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2928 |
| NH | Sharon Yergeau | sharon.yergeau@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2918 |
| NJ | Steve Rinaldi | Steven.rinaldi@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-3438 |
| NJ | Robert Confer | robert.confer@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-9880 |
| NJ | Guy Watson | guy.watson@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-3438 |
| NJ | John Castner | john.castner@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-6704 |
| NY | Brenda Grober | Bgrober@empire.state.ny.us | 518-292-5342 |
| NY | Jeff Sama | jjsama@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9182 |
| NY | Resa Dimino | radimino@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518-402-0517 |
| NY | David O'Toole | drotoole@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8652 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| RI | Alyson Silva | alyson.silva@dem.ri.gov | 222-2797 x7134 |
| RI | Sarah Kite | sarahk@rirrc.org | 401-942-1430 |
| VT | Mary Ann Remolador | maryann@nerc.org | 802-254-3636 |
| VT | Lynn Rubinstein | lynn@nerc.org | 802 254-3636 |
| VT | George Desch | george.desch@state.vt.us | 802-241-3491 |
| VT | James Surwilo | James.surwilo@state.vt.us | 802 241-3481 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| EPA Region 1 | Chris Beling | beling.christine@epa.gov | 617 918-1712 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Jeri Weiss | weiss.jeri@epa.gov | 617 918-1568 x |
| EPA Region 2 | Adolph Everett | everett.adolph@epa.gov | 212-637-4109 x |
| EPA Region 2 | Dale Carpenter | carpenter.dale@epa.gov | 212-637-4110 x |
Common Measures Project Workgroup
Mission: To support state efforts to develop and use common measures of environmental performance of one or more business sector/groups.
| CT | Robert Kaliszewski | Robert.kaliszewski@ct.gov | 860 424-3003 |
| CT | Kevin Sullivan | kevin.t.sullivan@ct.gov | 860 424-3366 |
| CT | Robert Isner | robert.isner@ct.gov | 860 424-3023 |
| CT | Susan Zampaglione | susan.zampaglione@ct.gov | 860 424-3265 |
| CT | Nicole Lugli | nicole.lugli@po.state.ct.us | 860 424-3001 |
| MA | Sarah Weinstein | Sarah.Weinstein@state.ma.us | 617 574-6862 |
| MA | James Colman | James.Colman@state.ma.us | 617 292-5549 |
| MA | Steve DeGabriele | Steven.DeGabriele@state.ma.us | 617 556-1120 |
| ME | Julie Churchill | julie.m.churchill@maine.gov | 207 287-7881 |
| ME | Scott Whittier | scott.whittier@maine.gov | 207 287-7674 |
| ME | Mark Hyland | mark.hyland@maine.gov | 207 287-7890 |
| NEWMOA | William Cass | wcass@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x301 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Paul Heirtzler | paul.heirtzler@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2945 |
| NH | Sharon Yergeau | sharon.yergeau@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2918 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NY | Thomas Killeen | tjkillee@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8629 |
| NY | Paul Counterman | prcounte@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8612 |
| NY | Victoria Schmitt | vmschmit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8629 |
| NY | David O'Toole | drotoole@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8652 |
| NY | Jeff Sama | jjsama@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9182 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| VT | Marc Roy | marc.roy@state.vt.us | 802 241-3874 |
| EPA Region 1 | Beth Termini | termini.beth@epa.gov | 617 918-1662 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Marge Miranda | miranda.marge@epa.gov | 617 918-1825 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Thomas D'Avanzo | davanzo.thomas@epa.gov | 617 918-1801 x |
Construction & Demolition Debris Workgroup
Mission: To improve state understanding of C & D waste generation, processing, and disposal capacity, end-use markets, and interstate flow; to improve C & D waste management and increase beneficial uses.
| CT | Sherill Baldwin | sherill.baldwin@ct.gov | 860-424-3440 |
| CT | Carey Hurlburt | carey.hurlburt@ct.gov | 860 424-3248 |
| MA | Jim McQuade | james.mcquade@state.ma.us | 617 348-4095 |
| MA | Sarah Weinstein | Sarah.Weinstein@state.ma.us | 617 574-6862 |
| ME | Randy McMullin | randy.l.mcmullin@maine.gov | 207 822-6343 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Michael Guilfoy | michael.guilfoy@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2925 |
| NH | Michael Wimsatt | michael.wimsatt@des.nh.gov | 603 271-1997 |
| NJ | Steve Rinaldi | Steven.rinaldi@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-3438 |
| NJ | Robert Confer | robert.confer@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-9880 |
| NY | Linda Jacobs | ljacobs@empire.state.ny.us | 212-803-3814 |
| NY | Scott Menrath | sxmenrat@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8705 |
| NY | Thomas Lynch | tjlynch@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8678 |
| NY | Richard Clarkson | reclarkson@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8678 |
| RI | Laurie Grandchamp | laurie.grandchamp@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7143 |
| RI | Leo Hellested | leo.hellested@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-3872 x7502 |
| RI | Walid Ali | Walid.ali@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-2797 x7512 |
| VT | James Surwilo | James.surwilo@state.vt.us | 802 241-3481 |
| EPA Region 1 | Chris Beling | beling.christine@epa.gov | 617 918-1712 x |
| EPA Region 2 | Dale Carpenter | carpenter.dale@epa.gov | 212-637-4110 x |
Hospitality Workgroup
Mission: To enhance the ability of the state and local agencies to promote pollution prevention and sustainability in the hospitality industry in the Northeast.
| CT | Nan Peckham | nan.peckham@ct.gov | 860 424-3357 |
| CT | Mary Sherwin | mary.sherwin@ct.gov | 860 424-3246 |
| CT | Kim Trella | kim.trella@ct.gov | 860 424-3234 |
| MA | Morgan Harriman | morgan.harriman@state.ma.us | 617-654-6580 |
| MA | Rick Reibstein | rick.reibstein@state.ma.us | 617 626-1062 |
| MA | Jonathan Hyde | jonathan.hyde@state.ma.us | 617-973-8500 |
| MA | Jack Luskin | Jack_Luskin@uml.edu | 978 934-3262 |
| ME | Peter Cooke | peter.cooke@maine.gov | 207 791-8101 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NEWMOA | Rachel Smith | rsmith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x304 |
| NEWMOA | Andy Bray | abray@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x306 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NH | Tara Albert | tara.albert@des.nh.gov | 603-271-0878 |
| NH | Andrea O'Brien | andrea.obrien@unh.edu | 603-624-2264 |
| NY | Kimberly Irvine | irvinekn@buffalostate.edu | 716-878-4000 |
| NY | Bruce Macdonald | brucem@dep.nyc.gov | 718-595-4454 |
| NY | Joanna Panasiewicz | panasiej@erie.gov | 716 |
| NY | Mike Reele | reelem@erie.gov | 716-858-8006 |
| NY | Ashley Wilson | alwilson@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518-402-9159 |
| NY | Jeff Sama | jjsama@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9182 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| VT | Vicky Viens | vicky.viens@state.vt.us | 802-241-3487 |
| VT | Peter Crawford | pcrawfor@vtc.vsc.edu | 802-728-1423 or 800-464-7232 |
| EPA Region 1 | Robert Guillemin | Guillemin.Robert@epa.gov | 617 918-1814 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Janet Bowen | bowen.janet@epa.gov | 617-918-1795 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Lee Fiske | fiske.lee@epa.gov | 617 565-9230 x |
| EPA Region 2 | Carlos Ramos | ramos.carlos@epa.gov | 212-637-3755 x |
| EPA Region 2 | Walter Schoepf | schoepf.walter@epa.gov | 212-637-3729 x |
| EPA Region 2 | Joseph Bergstein | bergstein.joseph@epa.gov | 212-637-3890 x |
IMERC - Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse
Mission: To form a single point of contact for information submission and access on mercury-added products; to reduce mercury in waste; to facilitate interstate deliberations on mercury-added product requirements that provide advice and assistance to the individual states for their decision-making.
| CA | Kevin Sanchez | ksanchez@dtsc.ca.gov | 916-324-6564 |
| CA | Jessie Schnell | jschnell@dtsc.ca.gov | 916-323-7367 |
| CT | Tom Metzner | tom.metzner@ct.gov | 860 424-3242 |
| CT | Bob Hannon | Robert.hannon@ct.gov | 860 424-3245 |
| IL | Becky Jayne | Becky.Jayne@illinois.gov | 217 524-9642 |
| LA | Chris Piehler | Chris.Piehler@la.gov | 225-219-3296 |
| LA | Kathryn Liuzza | kathryn.liuzza@la.gov | n/a |
| LA | John Rogers | john.rogers@la.gov | 225-219-3266 |
| MA | Jordan Macy | jordan.macy@state.ma.us | 617-292-5805 |
| ME | Enid Mitnik | enid.mitnik@maine.gov | 207 287-8556 |
| ME | John James | john.james@maine.gov | 207 287-7866 |
| ME | Carole Cifrino | carole.a.cifrino@maine.gov | 207 287-7720 |
| MN | John Gilkeson | John.gilkeson@pca.state.mn.us | 651 215-0199 |
| NC | Mike Brailsford | Michael.brailsford@ncmail.net | 919 508-8532 |
| NEWMOA | Adam Wienert | awienert@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x307 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NH | Stephanie D'Agostino | stephanie.d'agostino@des.nh.gov | 603 271-6398 |
| NJ | Robin Heston | Robin.heston@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-4643 |
| NJ | Leslie McGeorge | Leslie.mcgeorge@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-7927 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| RI | Beverly Migliore | beverly.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7503 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| WA | Maria Victoria Peeler | Peel461@ecy.wa.gov | 360-407-6704 |
IMERC Enforcement Subcommittee
Mission: To facilitate coordination among IMERC member states on enforcement of state mercury reduction laws and requirements.
| CT | Bob Hannon | Robert.hannon@ct.gov | 860 424-3245 |
| CT | Tom Metzner | tom.metzner@ct.gov | 860 424-3242 |
| IL | Becky Jayne | Becky.Jayne@illinois.gov | 217 524-9642 |
| LA | Chris Piehler | Chris.Piehler@la.gov | 225-219-3296 |
| MA | Jordan Macy | jordan.macy@state.ma.us | 617-292-5805 |
| ME | John James | john.james@maine.gov | 207 287-7866 |
| ME | Enid Mitnik | enid.mitnik@maine.gov | 207 287-8556 |
| MN | John Gilkeson | John.gilkeson@pca.state.mn.us | 651 215-0199 |
| NEWMOA | Adam Wienert | awienert@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x307 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NH | Stephanie D'Agostino | stephanie.d'agostino@des.nh.gov | 603 271-6398 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| RI | Beverly Migliore | beverly.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7503 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| WA | Maria Victoria Peeler | Peel461@ecy.wa.gov | 360-407-6704 |
IMERC Labeling Subcommittee
Mission: To facilitate coordination among IMERC member states on product labeling requirements.
| CT | Bob Hannon | Robert.hannon@ct.gov | 860 424-3245 |
| CT | Tom Metzner | tom.metzner@ct.gov | 860 424-3242 |
| LA | Chris Piehler | Chris.Piehler@la.gov | 225-219-3296 |
| MA | Jordan Macy | jordan.macy@state.ma.us | 617-292-5805 |
| ME | Enid Mitnik | enid.mitnik@maine.gov | 207 287-8556 |
| MN | John Gilkeson | John.gilkeson@pca.state.mn.us | 651 215-0199 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| RI | Beverly Migliore | beverly.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7503 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| WA | Maria Victoria Peeler | Peel461@ecy.wa.gov | 360-407-6704 |
IMERC Notification Subcommittee
Mission: To facilitate coordination among IMERC member states on product notification requirements.
| CT | Bob Hannon | Robert.hannon@ct.gov | 860 424-3245 |
| CT | Tom Metzner | tom.metzner@ct.gov | 860 424-3242 |
| LA | Kathryn Liuzza | kathryn.liuzza@la.gov | n/a |
| LA | Chris Piehler | Chris.Piehler@la.gov | 225-219-3296 |
| LA | John Rogers | john.rogers@la.gov | 225-219-3266 |
| MA | Jordan Macy | jordan.macy@state.ma.us | 617-292-5805 |
| ME | Enid Mitnik | enid.mitnik@maine.gov | 207 287-8556 |
| NEWMOA | Adam Wienert | awienert@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x307 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Stephanie D'Agostino | stephanie.d'agostino@des.nh.gov | 603 271-6398 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| RI | Beverly Migliore | beverly.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7503 |
IMERC Phase-Out Exemptions Subcommittee
Mission: To facilitate coordination among IMERC member states on product phase-out requirements.
| CA | Kevin Sanchez | ksanchez@dtsc.ca.gov | 916-324-6564 |
| CA | Jessie Schnell | jschnell@dtsc.ca.gov | 916-323-7367 |
| CT | Bob Hannon | Robert.hannon@ct.gov | 860 424-3245 |
| CT | Tom Metzner | tom.metzner@ct.gov | 860 424-3242 |
| IL | Becky Jayne | Becky.Jayne@illinois.gov | 217 524-9642 |
| LA | Chris Piehler | Chris.Piehler@la.gov | 225-219-3296 |
| MA | Jordan Macy | jordan.macy@state.ma.us | 617-292-5805 |
| ME | John James | john.james@maine.gov | 207 287-7866 |
| ME | Enid Mitnik | enid.mitnik@maine.gov | 207 287-8556 |
| MN | John Gilkeson | John.gilkeson@pca.state.mn.us | 651 215-0199 |
| NEWMOA | Adam Wienert | awienert@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x307 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NH | Stephanie D'Agostino | stephanie.d'agostino@des.nh.gov | 603 271-6398 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| RI | Beverly Migliore | beverly.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7503 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| WA | Maria Victoria Peeler | Peel461@ecy.wa.gov | 360-407-6704 |
Lamp Recycling Outreach Workgroup
Mission: To help states increase the recycling of mercury-containing lamps.
| CT | Tom Metzner | tom.metzner@ct.gov | 860 424-3242 |
| ME | Diana McKenzie | Diana.m.mckenzie@maine.gov | 207 287-7880 |
| ME | Stacy Ladner | stacy.a.ladner@maine.gov | 207 287-2651 |
| NEWMOA | Adam Wienert | awienert@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x307 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NH | Stephanie D'Agostino | stephanie.d'agostino@des.nh.gov | 603 271-6398 |
| NJ | Robin Heston | Robin.heston@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-4643 |
| NY | John Miccoli | jdmiccol@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8633 |
| NY | Mark Moroukian | mmmorouk@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8633 |
| RI | Beverly Migliore | beverly.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7503 |
| VT | Tom Benoit | thomas.benoit@state.vt.us | 802 421-3472 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| VT | Steve Simoes | steve.simoes@state.vt.us | 802 241-3878 |
| EPA Region 1 | Robin Biscaia | biscaia.robin@epa.gov | 617 918-1642 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Jeri Weiss | weiss.jeri@epa.gov | 617 918-1568 x |
Marina Workgroup
Mission: To enhance the ability of the state agencies to implement effective environmental assistance programs to marinas in the region.
| CT | Rick Huntley | rick.huntley@ct.gov | 860 424-3034 |
| CT | Kate Brown | kate.brown@ct.gov | (860) 424-3652 |
| CT | Betsey C. Wingfield | betsey.wingfield@ct.gov | 860-424-3704 |
| CT | Mary-Beth Hart | marybeth.hart@po.state.ct.us | 860 424-3034 |
| MA | Robin Lacey | robin.lacey@state.ma.us | 617 626-1220 |
| MA | Stephen McKenna | stephen.mckenna@state.ma.us | 508 362-1760 |
| ME | Pamela Parker | pamela.d.parker@maine.gov | 207 287-7905 |
| n/a | Dave White | dgw9@cornell.edu | 607 254-4636 |
| n/a | Joseph Tanski | jjt3@cornell.edu | --- |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Jody Connor | jody.connor@des.nh.gov | 603- |
| NH | Sara Johnson | sara.johnson@des.nh.gov | 603 271-1379 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NH | Teresa Ptak | teresa.ptak@des.nh.gov | 603- |
| NH | Jacquie Colburn | jacquie.colbrn@des.nh.gov | 603- |
| NJ | Tali Macarthur | Tali.macarthur@dep.state.nj.gov | 609 633-2201 |
| NJ | Mary Siller | Mary.siller@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-1305 |
| NY | Dennis Lucia | djlucia@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9469 |
| NY | Carlos Montes | clmontes@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 457-2553 |
| NY | Virginia Rest | Rest@nysefc.org | 518 402-7462 |
| RI | Theodore Peters | theodore.peters@dem.ri.gov | 401- |
| RI | Eric Beck | Eric.beck@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7202 |
| RI | Beverly Migliore | beverly.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7503 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| RI | Joseph Migliore | Joseph.migliore@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7258 |
| VT | Judy Mirro | Judy.mirro@state.vt.us | 802 241-3745 |
| VT | Paul Van Hollebeke | Paul.VanHollebeke@state.vt.us | 802 241-3629 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| VT | Peter Crawford | pcrawfor@vtc.vsc.edu | 802-728-1423 or 800-464-7232 |
| EPA Region 1 | Ann Rodney | rodney.ann@epa.gov | 617 918-1538 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Robert Judge | judge.robert@epa.gov | 617-918-8387 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Deborah Cohen | cohen.deborah@epa.gov | 617-918-1145 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Jean Holbrook | holbrook.jean@epa.gov | 617-918-1816 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Mary Dever | dever.mary@epa.gov | 617 918-1717 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Roger Janson | janson.roger@epa.gov | 617-918-1621 x |
| EPA Region 2 | John Gorman | gorman.john@epa.gov | 212-637-4008 x |
| EPA Region 2 | Ron Lockwood | lockwood.ronald@epa.gov | 212-637-3413 x |
Northeast States Assistance & Pollution Prevention Roundtable Steering Committee
Mission: To enhance the capabilities of state and local government environmental officials in the Northeast to implement effective multi-media source reduction and assistance programs to promote sustainability and improvement in public health and the environment.
| CT | Kim Trella | kim.trella@ct.gov | 860 424-3234 |
| MA | Glenn Keith | glenn.keith@state.ma.us | 617 292-5874 |
| MA | John Fischer | John.Fischer@state.ma.us | 617 292-5632 |
| MA | Bill McGowan | William.McGowan@state.ma.us | 617 626-1078 |
| ME | Peter Cooke | peter.cooke@maine.gov | 207 791-8101 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NEWMOA | Andy Bray | abray@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x306 |
| NH | Stephanie D'Agostino | stephanie.d'agostino@des.nh.gov | 603 271-6398 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NJ | Michael DiGiore | michael.digiore@dep.state.nj.us | 609 777-0518 |
| NY | Dennis Lucia | djlucia@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9469 |
| NY | Allan Geisendorfer | angeisend@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8276 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
RCRA Hazardous Waste Training Committee
Mission: To plan training activities for state hazardous waste program managers and staff.
| CT | Kevin Sullivan | kevin.t.sullivan@ct.gov | 860 424-3366 |
| MA | William Sirull | William.Sirull@state.ma.us | 617 292-5838 |
| ME | Stacy Ladner | stacy.a.ladner@maine.gov | 207 287-2651 |
| NEWMOA | William Cass | wcass@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x301 |
| NH | Todd Leedberg | tleedberg@des.state.nh.us | 603 271-2942 |
| NJ | Mike Hastry | mike.hastry@dep.state.nj.us | 609 943-4989 |
| NY | Thomas Killeen | tjkillee@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8629 |
| VT | Steve Simoes | steve.simoes@state.vt.us | 802 241-3878 |
RCRA Regulations & Policy Workgroup
Mission: To review and comment on EPA proposals and draft regulations and policies related to RCRA.
| CT | David Westcott | david.westcott@ct.gov | 860 424-3666 |
| CT | George Dews | george.dews@ct.gov | 860 424-3023 |
| CT | Boss Bunnell | ross.bunnell@ct.gov | 860-424-3274 |
| MA | James Miller | James.Miller@state.ma.us | 617 292-5574 |
| MA | William Sirull | William.Sirull@state.ma.us | 617 292-5838 |
| ME | Cherrie Plummer | cherrie.f.plummer@maine.gov | 207 287-2651 |
| ME | Stacy Ladner | stacy.a.ladner@maine.gov | 207 287-2651 |
| NEWMOA | William Cass | wcass@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x301 |
| NH | Ryan Lamey | ryan.lamey@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2906 |
| NH | Paul Heirtzler | paul.heirtzler@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2945 |
| NJ | Mike Hastry | mike.hastry@dep.state.nj.us | 609 943-4989 |
| NY | Mark Moroukian | mmmorouk@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8633 |
| NY | Paul Counterman | prcounte@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8612 |
| NY | Thomas Killeen | tjkillee@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8629 |
| RI | Laurie Grandchamp | laurie.grandchamp@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7143 |
| RI | Mark Dennen | Mark.dennen@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-2797 x7112 |
| VT | Steve Simoes | steve.simoes@state.vt.us | 802 241-3878 |
Solid Waste Metrics Workgroup
Mission: To keep states informed about the flow of solid waste within and outside of the region to facilitate improved solid waste planning in the states.
| CT | Judy Belaval | judy.belaval@po.state.ct.us | 860 424-3237 |
| MA | Brian Holdridge | brian.holdridge@state.ma.us | 617 292-5578 |
| ME | Carole Cifrino | carole.a.cifrino@maine.gov | 207 287-7720 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Donald Maurer | donald.maurer@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2928 |
| NJ | Guy Watson | guy.watson@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-3438 |
| NY | Scott Menrath | sxmenrat@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8705 |
| NY | Gerard Wagner | gjwagner@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8694 |
| RI | Laurie Grandchamp | laurie.grandchamp@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7143 |
| RI | Bob Schmidt | robert.schmidt@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-2797 x7260 |
| VT | Cathy Jamieson | cathy.jamieson@state.vt.us | 802-241-2368 |
Solid Waste Steering Committee
Mission: To help states improve the effectiveness of their solid waste programs by facilitating information sharing on program activities, successes, and challenges. Identify priorities and successful approaches for NEWMOA's regional activities to support solid waste programs, including developing annual training plans.
| CT | Carey Hurlburt | carey.hurlburt@ct.gov | 860 424-3248 |
| CT | Diane Duva | diane.duva@ct.gov | 860 424-3271 |
| MA | John Fischer | John.Fischer@state.ma.us | 617 292-5632 |
| ME | Paula Clark | paula.m.clark@maine.gov | 207 287-7718 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Michael Guilfoy | michael.guilfoy@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2925 |
| NH | Donald Maurer | donald.maurer@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2928 |
| NJ | Guy Watson | guy.watson@dep.state.nj.us | 609 984-3438 |
| NJ | Robert Confer | robert.confer@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-9880 |
| NJ | Anthony Fontana | Anthony.Fontana@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-9880 |
| NY | Jeffrey Schmitt | jcshmit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8678 |
| NY | Scott Menrath | sxmenrat@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8705 |
| RI | Laurie Grandchamp | laurie.grandchamp@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7143 |
| RI | Mark Dennen | Mark.dennen@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-2797 x7112 |
| VT | Cathy Jamieson | cathy.jamieson@state.vt.us | 802-241-2368 |
| VT | James Surwilo | James.surwilo@state.vt.us | 802 241-3481 |
Waste Site Cleanup Steering Committee
Mission: To help states improve the effectiveness of their waste site cleanup programs by facilitating information sharing on program activities, successes, and challenges. Identify priorities and successful approaches for NEWMOA's regional activities to support waste site cleanup programs, including developing annual training plans.
| CT | Patrick Bowe | patrick.bowe@ct.gov | 860 424-3762 |
| CT | Christine Lacas | christine.lacas@ct.gov | 860 424-3766 |
| MA | Jay Naparstek | Jay.Naparstek@state.ma.us | 617 292-5697 |
| ME | David Wright | David.W.Wright@maine.gov | 207-287-2651 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Robin Mongeon | robin.mongeon@des.nh.gov | 603 271-7378 |
| NH | Frederick McGarry | frederick.mcgarry@des.nh.gov | 603 271-4978 |
| NH | John Regan | john.regan@des.nh.gov | 603 271-3744 |
| NJ | Kenneth Kloo | ken.kloo@dep.state.nj.us | 609 584-4271 |
| NY | Jim Harrington | jbharrin@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9755 |
| RI | Kelly Owens | Kelly.owens@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-2797 x7108 |
| RI | Leo Hellested | leo.hellested@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-3872 x7502 |
| VT | Richard Spiese | richard.spiese@state.vt.us | 802 241-3888 |
| VT | George Desch | george.desch@state.vt.us | 802-241-3491 |
Auto Recycling Networking Group
Mission: To enhance the ability of the states to conduct enforcement and assistance to auto salvage facilities.
| CT | Robert Kaliszewski | Robert.kaliszewski@ct.gov | 860 424-3003 |
| CT | Susan Zampaglione | susan.zampaglione@ct.gov | 860 424-3265 |
| MA | Richard Gioiosa | Richard.Gioiosa@state.ma.us | 617 292-5780 |
| ME | Roy Krout | roy.t.krout@maine.gov | 207 287-8550 |
| ME | Paula Clark | paula.m.clark@maine.gov | 207 287-7718 |
| ME | David McCaskill | david.mccaskill@maine.gov | 207 287-7056 |
| ME | Mark Hyland | mark.hyland@maine.gov | 207 287-7890 |
| NEWMOA | Andy Bray | abray@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x306 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Pamela Hoyt-Denison | psprague@des.state.nh.us | 603 271-2938 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NY | Jaime Lang | jplang@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8660 |
| NY | Dennis Lucia | djlucia@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9469 |
| NY | Richard Clarkson | reclarkson@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8678 |
| NY | Gerard Wagner | gjwagner@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8694 |
| NY | Thomas Lynch | tjlynch@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8678 |
| RI | James McCaughey | PPR@Narrabay.com | 401 222-6680 x352 |
| RI | James Ashton | james.ashton@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7510 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| VT | Tom Benoit | thomas.benoit@state.vt.us | 802 421-3472 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| VT | Judy Mirro | Judy.mirro@state.vt.us | 802 241-3745 |
| EPA Region 1 | Beth Termini | termini.beth@epa.gov | 617 918-1662 x |
| EPA Region 1 | Carol Kilbride | kilbride.carol@epa.gov | 617 918-1831 x |
Disaster Debris Networking Group
| CT | Teresa Gutowski | tessa.gutowski@po.state.ct.us | 860 424-3096 |
| MA | John Fischer | John.Fischer@state.ma.us | 617 292-5632 |
| ME | Eric Hamlin | eric.p.hamlin@maine.gov | 207 287-6344 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NH | Carl Woodbury | carl.woodbury@des.nh.gov | 603 271-3899 |
| NJ | Anthony Fontana | Anthony.Fontana@dep.state.nj.us | 609 292-9880 |
| NY | Peter Pettit | pmpettit@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8706 |
| RI | Michael Mulhare | Michael.mulhare@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-4700 x7124 |
| VT | Jeff Fehrs | Jeff.fehrs@state.vt.us | 802 241-4221 |
Garment Cleaning Networking Group
| CA | Peter Sinsheimer | petersinsheimer@ucla.edu | - |
| CT | Kim Trella | kim.trella@ct.gov | 860 424-3234 |
| MA | Paul Reilly | Paul.Reilly@state.ma.us | 617 |
| MA | Karen Regas | Karen.regas@state.ma.us | 617 |
| MA | Sarah Weinstein | Sarah.Weinstein@state.ma.us | 617 574-6862 |
| MA | Rick Reibstein | rick.reibstein@state.ma.us | 617 626-1062 |
| MA | Joy Onasch | joy_onasch@uml.edu | 978-934-4343 |
| MA | Rachel Massey | rachel@turi.org | 978 934-3124 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NEWMOA | Jennifer Griffith | jgriffith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x303 |
| NEWMOA | Andy Bray | abray@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x306 |
| NEWMOA | Rachel Smith | rsmith@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x304 |
| NH | Sara Johnson | sara.johnson@des.nh.gov | 603 271-1379 |
| NJ | John Jenks | john.jenks@dep.state.nj.us | 609 |
| NJ | Michael DiGiore | michael.digiore@dep.state.nj.us | 609 777-0518 |
| NJ | Olga Boyko | Olga.boyko@dep.state.nj.us | 609 |
| NJ | Bonnie Hopper | bhopper@njsbdc.com | 973-353-1927 |
| NY | Dennis Lucia | djlucia@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9469 |
| NY | Audrey Thier | althier@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 |
| NY | John Vana | jmvana@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9469 |
| NY | Allan Geisendorfer | angeisend@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-8276 |
| NY | Judith Schreiber | judith.schreiber@oag.state.ny.us | 800-771-7755 |
| NY | Newton Green | nysp21@rit.edu | - |
| NY | Kate Howard | kmhasp@rit.edu | - |
| NY | Kate Winnebeck | Kmhasp@rit.edu | - |
| NY | Anahita Williamson | Anahita.Williamson@rit.edu | 585-475-4561 |
| NY | Kathleen Kosciolek | kxkasp@rit.edu | - |
| PA | Ed Kurocka | ed@onsightadvisors.com | 215-428-2194 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
Pollution Prevention & Compliance Assistance Metrics Networking Group
Mission: To enable state P2 and compliance assistance programs to present comprehensive data on their activities and the results of those activities to policy makers, agency managers, EPA, and others.
| CT | Kim Trella | kim.trella@ct.gov | 860 424-3234 |
| CT | Nan Peckham | nan.peckham@ct.gov | 860 424-3357 |
| MA | Glenn Keith | glenn.keith@state.ma.us | 617 292-5874 |
| MA | Paul Walsh | Paul.H.Walsh@state.ma.us | 617 556-1011 |
| MA | Bill McGowan | William.McGowan@state.ma.us | 617 626-1078 |
| ME | Julie Churchill | julie.m.churchill@maine.gov | 207 287-7881 |
| ME | Peter Cooke | peter.cooke@maine.gov | 207 791-8101 |
| NEWMOA | Andy Bray | abray@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x306 |
| NEWMOA | Terri Goldberg | tgoldberg@newmoa.org | 617 367-8558 x302 |
| NH | Paul Lockwood | paul.lockwood@des.nh.gov | 603 271-2956 |
| NJ | Michael DiGiore | michael.digiore@dep.state.nj.us | 609 777-0518 |
| NJ | Laura Henne | laura.henne@dep.state.nj.us | 609 777-0518 |
| NY | Dan DeMicco | dwdemicc@gw.dec.state.ny.us | 518 402-9486 |
| NY | Harry Ching | Ching@nysefc.org | 518 402-7462 |
| RI | Ron Gagnon | ronald.gagnon@dem.ri.gov | 401 222-6822 x7500 |
| VT | Gary Gulka | gary.gulka@state.vt.us | 802 241-3626 |
| VT | Judy Mirro | Judy.mirro@state.vt.us | 802 241-3745 |
| EPA Region 1 | Robert Guillemin | Guillemin.Robert@epa.gov | 617 918-1814 x |