Environmental Protection Agency
National Service Center for Environmental Publications
P.O. Box42419
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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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:
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• Researchers, Scientists, and Academia
• National and International Scientific Com-
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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;
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Identify data gaps and information needs
to improve mercury risk management in
proQucts, processes^ waste, and the
environment.
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• 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
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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
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Thursday, March 23, 2000
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Registration & Name Badge Pickup
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Concurrent Technical Sessions
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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
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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.)
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Panel A: Panel B:
Treatment and Disposal Technologies Prevention, Collection and Elimination
Focus of Concurrent Panel Discussions "
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(1) Identification of Data Gaps and Information Needs
(2) EPA (ORD) Recommendation for Research Activities
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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
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