Guidance development process and timeline
The guidance document uses an evidence-based approach that builds upon the framework and strategies presented in previous MPCA publications.
The MPCA hosted a voluntary public comment period in September-October 2023. Comments received were incorporated into the final Remediation PFAS Guidance; MPCA responses to the public comments are provided below.
Stakeholder advisory group
In order to efficiently develop the PFAS guidance with an aggressive timeline, a dedicated stakeholder advisory group was assembled from sectors that will be affected by PFAS at remediation sites. The stakeholder advisory group meets approximately every other month in a closed session meeting to discuss the components of the guidance document. Stakeholders for each sector provide written comments on draft materials prepared by MPCA. These comments will reflect the input from all engaged sectors. If you have feedback, questions, concerns, etc. please reach out to the designated stakeholder representative for your sector so they can share your feedback at the stakeholder advisory group meetings.
Members of the PFAS stakeholder advisory group represent all the sectors engaged in PFAS remediation. For more information about your sector, please coordinate with member(s) representing your stakeholder group.
Name and email address | Title | Organization | Phone number |
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Marie De los Santos | Senior consultant | Ramboll | |
Emma Driver | Program manager | Wood | 612-381-7845 |
Mark Ethen | Chief credit officer | NE Bank | 612-362-3248 |
Mary Finch | Supervising environmentalist | Hennepin County | 612-543-1595 |
Mark Keefer | Business unit leader/Senior scientist & environmental consultant | Braun Intertec | 952-995-2493 |
Briana Kirby | Environmental risk manager | Bremer | 651-734-4859 |
Elizabeth M. Kluesner | Executive director | Minnesota Brownfields | 608-577-7189 |
Rick Kubler | Partner | Lathrop GPM LLP | 612-632-3224 |
Joseph Maternowski | Attorney | Hessian & McKasy, PA | 612-746-5754 |
Nick Nigro | PFAS product manager | Pace Analytical | 608-221-8700 |
Paul Raymaker | Project manager | Bay West, LLC | 651-291-3411 |
Liz Robertson | Minnesota Department of Health | ||
Matt Saam | Public works director | City of Apple Valley | 952-953-2412 |
Jay Thompson | Professional environmental engineer | Geosyntec Consultants | 612-253-8207 |
Cathy Undem | Environmental assessment program manager | Dakota County |