EPA Phytoremediation: State of the Science Conference May 1-2, 2000 «j" Th; Omni Parker house • Boston • Massachusetts • i (at Tremont and School Streets in Boston) PURPOSE Phytoremediation is the use of certain plants to clean up soil, sediment, and water contaminated with metals and/or organic contaminants such as crude oil, solvents, and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Phytoremediation can reduce reme- dial costs, restore habitat, and clean up contamination in place. Research has been proceeding for many years to identify and optimize plants that can clean contaminants from ground- water, surface water, and soil. This conference will present the state of the science and engineering advances in phytoremediation. Site managers and regulators need to have comprehen- sive and reliable information available on how to evaluate proposals containing phytoremediation. To meet the needs of this target audience, EPA's Office of Research and Development has developed a 2-day conference on the use of phytoremedia- tion for remediating contaminated sites. AUDIENCE This conference is designed to assist profession- als in the regulatory community in overseeing the design, implementation and monitoring of sites that involve phytoremedia- } tion. Industry professionals and consultants will benefit from the updated technical information presented as well as the interaction with regulators and other profes- sional colleagues. RTDF Annual Phytoremediation Action Team Meeting The Remediation Technology Development Forum (RTDF) is a public-private partnership to develop and evaluate innovative technology for environmental clean-up. The Phytoremediation Action Team is dedicated to the use of plant-based technologies and techniques for destroying or containing hazardous waste. Following the Phytoremediation Conference, there will be an annual meeting, open to any inter- ested parties. The Vegetative Cover and the Petroleum Hydrocarbons sub-groups will present and discuss their progress in installing test facilities, assessing methods and data collected to date, building relationships with regulators, and planning future work. ------- Phytoremediation State of the Science Conference Note: All sessions consist of 25 minute presentations and a 10 minute Q&A session. MAY 1,2000 8:00 - 8:30 am 8:30 - 10:45 am 10:45- 11:00 am 11:00- 12:30 pm 12:30 - 2:00 pm 2:00 - 3:30 pm 3:30 - 3:45 pm 3:45 - 5:30 pm 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration Session I: Introduction and Plenary Break Session II: The Fate of Chlorinated Solvents During Phytoremediation Lunch (on own) Concurrent Sessions Session mA: Brownfields Applications Session 11115: Radionuclides Break Concurrent Sessions Session IVA: Metals Treatment Session IVB: Fundamental Processes of Plants and Soil Evening Poster Session and Reception Hid I il illllili I Inn Inn MAY 2, 2000 8:00 - 9:50 am 9:50 - 10:05 am 10:05 -11:55 pm 11:55-1:15 pm 1:15 - 3:30 pm 3:30 - 3:45 pm 3:45 - 5:35 pm Session V: Plume Simulations to Forecast Control and Treatment Break Session VI: Plume Control: On the Ground Experience Lunch (on own) Session VII: Vegetative Covers Break Session VHI: Degradation of Organic Compounds in Soils RTDF Annual Phytoremediation Action Team Meeting MAY 3, 2000 IIIIIHII 11 Hill 8:00 - 8:30 am 8:30 - 12:00 noon 12:00 noon- 1:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Registration Morning Session: Phytoremediation of TPH Lunch (on own) Afternoon Session: Alternative Cover Assessment Program ------- REGISTRATION EPA PHYTOREMEDIATION CONFERENCE AND RTDF ANNUAL PHYTOREMEDIATION ACTION TEAM MEETING Name: Title: Affiliation: Address: City:_ State: Telephone: ( )_ Email: Zip: __ Fax: ( Q I will attend the Phytoremediation State of the Science Conference on May 1-2, 2000. Q I will attend the Annual RTDF Phytoremediation Action Team meeting on May 3, 2000. Mail this registration form to: Attn: Lauren Lariviere, ERG, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421 Fax the registration form to 7'81 -674-2906. You may also register online at: • W Vv- T^r • *L^JL-££••;*—"\_» I,1 ** 1JJ.A y jLvJ • _i__i_l^J__i__l_' "•: There is no registration fee for either meeting. Advance registration accepted until April 21, 2000 or until maximum capacity is reached. CONFERENCE SPACE LIVUTATION Space available for the conference is limited to 200 participants. Space available for the RTDF action team meeting is limited to 100 participants. HOTEL INFORMATION A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the Omni Parker House Hotel. The conference rate is $192 plus 12.45% tax single or double per night. These rooms will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis and held until April 7, 2000. After this date rooms will be on a space- and rate- available basis only. To make your room reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 617-227-8600 and request the EPA Phytoremediation Group Rate. The Omni Parker house is located at Tremont and School Streets in Boston, within walking distance of Beacon Hill, Boston Common, the waterfront and many historical and cultural attractions. ------- United States Environmental Protection Agency National Service Center for Environmental Publications P.O. Box42419 Cincinnati, OH 45242 Olfical Business Penalty for Private Use $300 EPA 625/F-00/002 PRESORTED STANDARD POSTAGE & FEES PAID EPA PERMIT NO. G-35 Phytoremediatlon: State of the Science Conference MAY 1-2, 2000 RTDF Annual Phytoremediatlon Action Team Meeting MAY 3, 2000 The Omni Parker House • Boston • Massachusetts (at Tremont and School Streets in Boston) \ ------- |