Environmental Protection Agency National Service Center for Environmental Publications P.O. Box42419 Cincinnati, OH 45242 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 EPA 625/F-99/009 rat rr-stsa^yas&L /sa tfjULL United S nvironmental Protection Agency _ _ . .-«."* * ce of Research and Development ------- ...WorksliqpvGoals_ f ^ ^ .,„....'.'. .,.„...,,..' ,. The US EPA Sffice of Research and Develop- ment (ORD) is conducting this workshop jointly wlfji the AgencyVOffice of Pollution", Pesti- cic|es arjiJ Toxic Substances (OPPfS), Office p| So|id .Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), Office of International Activities (OIA), and the Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association "(NEW MO A)'!. The Workshop is designed to achieve three goals: if ho Siieuld Ittend • Researchers, Scientists, and Academia • National and International Scientific Com- 1 Convey public and private sector per- spectives on IKe management of mercury in products, processes, and wastes; Present ongoing efforts that address mercury prevention, elimination, noncombustion treatment and disposal; ancJ ' ! ' Identify data gaps and information needs to improve mercury risk management in proQucts, processes^ waste, and the environment. munity • Internationa},' Federal, State, and Local Decision Makers • Environmental Consulting Industry • Trade Associations Visit EPA's web site at: http://www.epa.gov/ttbnrmrl PRELIMINARY PROGRAM Wednesday, March 22 - Thursday, March 23, 2000 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (This program is subject to change. Please check the website for updates) Wednesday, March 22, 2000 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration & Name Badge Pickup 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Plenary Session • ORD's Mercury Research Strategies • The Mercury Marketplace: Sources, Demand, Price and the Impacts of Environmental Regulations • Disposal of Mercury Waste and Stockpiles • Waste Minimization & Elimination • Federal Government Perspective • International Perspective • Industry Perspective • Regional Perspective • State Perspective • Model State Legislation ------- Wednesday, March 22, 2000 • 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Concurrent Technical Sessions Session A: Treatment and Disposal Technologies Management of Mercury Stocks in the Netherlands Mercury Mixed Waste Treatment Remediation of Mercury Contaminated Soils, Media and Groundwater: NASA, Lewis Research Center ORNL Sampling Operations Summary and Pre- liminary Data Report for Pathways of Mercury in Solid Waste Disposal, Brevard County Landfill Session B: Prevention, Collection and Elimination Phase-out of Mercury Containing Products Mercury Collection Programs in Sweden Mercury Reduction in Electronics Manufacturing/Industry Mercury Stockpile Management F- Thursday, March 23, 2000 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Registration & Name Badge Pickup 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Concurrent Technical Sessions fer f Session A: Treatment and Disposal Technologies Demonstration of Mercury Treatment Technologies to Meet DOE Customer Needs Recovery & Recycle of Mercury From Mercury Cell Chlor-Alkali Plants Wastewater Sludge Deployment of the Sulfur Polymerization & Stabilization Process as Applied to Mercury Contamination in Solis Mercury Stabilization in Chemically-Bonded Phosphate Ceramics Leaching and Stabilization Research Treatment of Wastes Contaminated with Mercury Treatment of Mercury Bearing Wastes with Thermal Desorption Technology Permanent Mercury Disposal in Sweden Deep Rock Disposal in the U.S. Subseabed Emplacement: Long-Term Ultimate Disposition of Mercury Wastes Under the Seabed in the Mid-Plate/Mid-Gyre Regions of the Deep Ocean Session B: Prevention, Collection and Elimination Speed Bumps on the Road to Commercial- ization of New Environmental Technologies Commercializing a Safer Substitute for Mercury "A^Pool-forAssesstng tife^eycle^lmpacts" Hg and Substitutes A PBT Technology Information Clearing- house (with special emphasis on information relating to environmental technology devel- opment and commercialization) Mercury Sniffing Dogs: The Swedish Experience Thermostat Recycling Corp. Collection Programs as a Model: Lessons Learned Environmentally Preferable Purchasing EPA/AHA Agreement: Reduction of Mercury Wastes from Hospitals/Health Care Facilities 5 n I : J.--:^. — f SAMMS Technology ------- Thursday, March 23, 2000 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Concurrent Panel Discussions '_ (Panels will address four questions regarding risk management of non-combustion sources of mercury. Audience participation in encouraged.) I Panel A: Panel B: Treatment and Disposal Technologies Prevention, Collection and Elimination Focus of Concurrent Panel Discussions " IP (1) Identification of Data Gaps and Information Needs (2) EPA (ORD) Recommendation for Research Activities IP 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Combined Session - Presentation of Concurrent Panel Findings 4:20 PM - 4:30 PM Closing Remarks Workshop on Mercury in Products, Processes, Waste and the Environment • Workshop Registration Form • To check on a revised agenda or to register for the workshop online visit: http://www.epa.gov/ttbnrmrl Seating is Limited. Please Register Early. You may a/so mai/ or fax thjs form to: There is no registration fee for this workshop. SMC, attn. Lisa Enderle 1710 Good ridge Drive, T3-3-1, Registration Due Date: Monday, March 13, 2000 McLean, VA 22102 For more information, please call: (703) 676-7967 FAX: (703) 676-7945 Name Organization Street Address City - State Zip Code Country Telephone ____ Fax E-mail Address You will receive confirmation of your registration via e-mail or fax within 5 business days. Hotel Information Omni Inner Harbor Hotel 101 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 • Reservations: (410) 385-6700 A limited number of guest rooms are available. Government Rate: $110.00/Single+ tax (Government ID is required at check-in) Corporate rate: $149.00/single or double+ tax Be sure to mention the "US EPA Mercury Workshop" to receive the special workshop rate. Hotel Registration Cut-off Date: Monday, March 3, 2000 xvEPA ------- |