United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of
Research and
Development
EPA/625/N-00/001
August 2000
The following technology transfer products were developed by
the National Risk Management Research Laboratory's Center for
Environmental Research Information (CERI) over the past year.
These products are available and can be obtained from CERI using
the form on page 13 or visiting our home page at: http://www.epa.gov/
ttbnrmrl/.
Constructed Wetlands Treatment of Municipal
Wastewaters (EPA/625/R-99/010)
This new manual is an engineering evaluation of constructed
wetlands as systems for treatment of primary or lagoon-treated
municipal wastewaters to meet secondary or advanced secondary
effluent standards. It applies environmental engineering principles
to the documented experiences of controlled pilot studies to pro-
duce a reference which can be used by engineers and small
communities to meet effluent standards set through the discharge
permitting processes. It discusses the commonly held biological
myths that have characterized the constructed wetland literature to
date, and replaces them by application of the known environmental
engineering principles of physical, chemical and biological treat-
ment mechanisms. It also offers some historical basis of how those
myths were transported from other scientific fields.
This first comprehensive environmental engineering analysis of
constructed wetlands as treatment devices is prepared in practical
engineering terms for use by design engineers, prospective facility
owners, regulators, and planners. The manual allows them to
evaluate and compare these systems to other systems of treatment
in order to assure that the technology is properly applied on the
basis of its capabilities and characteristic properties.
The manual will also provide information on the fate of pollutants,
key construction and startup issues, case studies and cost informa-
tion on several existing constructed wetland treatment systems.
The engineering principles approach assists the reader in under-
standing what constructed wetlands can realistically be expected to
accomplish regarding removal of specific and classes of pollutants
when treating municipal wastewaters. Armed with such informa-
tion, complete treatment trains may be conceived and evaluated in
concert with other alternative approaches. There is also recognition
of the inherent aesthetic values which the public associates with
natural treatment systems, which goes beyond the traditional engi-
neering evaluation of alternatives. This recognition gives an intrin-
sic value to these systems which does not exist for many alternative
approaches, even when they are more effective in removal of
pollutants. Therefore, social values may enter into the choice of the
treatment system, even at some additional cost to the community.
This manual should be a valuable addition to the library and
ready reference books of any wastewater practitioner or planner
dealing with small community wastewater problems.
Ozone Monitoring, Mapping, and Public Outreach:
Delivering Real-Time Ozone Information to Your
Community (EPA/625/R-99/007) (EPA/625/C-99/002 CD-
ROM)
The EMPACT Program is an EPA program to provide timely
environmental information to communities across the nation'. The
manual may be used by communities and states as a tool to plan,
design and implement an ozone monitoring network; a real-time
(or time relevant) data acquisition and delivery system, and an
ozone mapping software package. The ozone mapping package
generates static and animated maps similar to the weather maps
used on television. The manual also provides guidance to risk
communicators and the public as to the health impacts associated
with elevated ozone levels and what actions may be taken to
minimize those impacts. An interactive CD-ROM of the manual
has been prepared which will allow the user (via hyperlinks) to
instantly access any desired section of the manual. The CD-ROM
contains direct links to existing EPA and EMPACT websites. A
complete version of the manual is available in *.pdf format on the
EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/airnow.
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Onsite Wastewater Management Design Manual
(EPA/625/R-007008)
Twenty-five percent of the houses in the USA are served by
onsite wastewater systems and an even greater percent of new
housing is to be served by these systems. Those facts, combined
with EPA's recognition of the positive role of decentralized systems
In its Report to Congress (EPA 832-R-97/001b), make the newly
updated Onsite Manual a major Agency product which has been
incorporated into the Clean Water Action Plan (CWAP) issued by
USEPA and USDA.
This comprehensive reference manual is designed to provide
state and local governments with guidance on the planning, design
and oversight of onsite systems. This manual will also be useful for
onsite wastewater professionals, developers, land planners, and
academics.
Environmental Planning for Communities; A Guide to
the Environmental Visioning Process Using a
Geographic Information System (GIS)
(EPA/625/R-98/003)
This document emphasizes the local stakeholder's role in ad-
dressing community-wide environmental issues, especially with
respect to the preferred 'green' community development. The docu-
ment is intended to help communities make decisions about alter-
native land uses and landscape futures. It examines the issues
involved in the use of a Geographic Information System (GIS) to
enable and enhance this process.
The document is intended to empower community members to
make environmentally sound decisions about future programs and
community planning toward sustainable growth and development.
It contains a brief description of the Community Based Environmen-
tal Protection approach to planning. It also describes some of the
available tools for environmental visioning.
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in-Situ Treatment of Groundwater Contaminated with
Chromium (EPA/625/R-00/005)
Chromium contamination of soils and groundwater is a persis-
tent and widespread problem. Removal and/or reduction of heavy
metals presents a great challenge to risk managers and decision
makers attempting to reduce the risk of metal contamination to
human health and the environment. In the past, many decision
makers and stakeholders have lacked the resources and expertise
to remediate these sites in a timely and cost effective manner, but
commercial vendors and remediation firms have developed new
and innovative ways for dealing with this problem. Potential reme-
dial options include: permeable reactive barriers, reactive zones,
electrokinetics, geocnemical fixation, soil flushing, bioremediation
and abiotic natural attenuation, to name a few.
A technology transfer resource guide will be available for distri-
bution in the fall of calendar year 2000 including results generated
from treatabilily studies, case studies, field demonstration projects,
and commercial applications. There will also be an extensive
literature review on the science of technology applications as well
as a comprehensive bibliography.
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Development and Implementation of a Lead-
Contaminated Soil Monitoring, Assessment and
Outreach Program for Residential Communities under
the EMPACT Program (EPA/625/R-00/012)
A technology transfer handbook (in print and CD ROM formats)
is being completed on how to plan and implement a soil-lead
monitoring, assessment, mitigation and outreach program for resi-
dential communities. The handbook will provide guidance on 1)
identifying potentially impacted communities, 2) community out-
reach and education, 3) preparing sampling, analysis and quality
assurance plans, 4) soil mitigation strategies, and 5) developing
and maintaining a data management and delivery system.
The technology transfer handbook will showcase the lead moni-
toring, mitigation and outreach programs developed for the EPA
EMPACT (Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Com-
munity Tracking) Lead Safe Yard Project. The Lead Safe Yard
Project, originally piloted in the Dorchester, Massachusetts area,
assists low-income inner city families by providing education, soil
lead data, interpretation and assistance in application of low-cost
soil intervention and risk reduction measures. This project was
conceived as a primary intervention effort to reduce the risk of lead
poisoning to children playing in lead- contaminated inner city
yards.
Under the Lead Safe Yard Project, hazard reduction is achieved
by advising the resident on appropriate changes to yard usage
patterns and by offering simple low-cost landscaping treatments
that reduce exposure to lead-contaminated soils. This type of
project has wide application to residential properties nationwide by
offering easy-to-employ and cost-effective residential soil lead
monitoring and exposure reduction guidance that can be imple-
mented by homeowners, residents, and community and environ-
mental organizations with minimal resources.
The technology transfer handbook will summarize each of the
Lead Safe Yard Project elements and provide a compilation of
success stories and lessons-learned from the project. Highlights
from other related residential soil lead monitoring and outreach
programs will also be provided.
Delivering Time-Relevant Water Quality Information to
Your Community; The Lake Access-Minneapolis Project
(EPA/625/R-00/013)
A technology transfer handbook (in print and CD ROM formats)
on how to plan and implement a real-time water quality monitoring,
assessment, data visualization and outreach program for residen-
tial communities. The handbook will provide guidance on 1) water
quality monitoring, 2) collecting, transferring and managing time-
relevant water quality data, 3) depicting time-relevant water quality
data, 4) communication time-relevant water quality Information,
and 5) appendices for technical information.
The technology transfer handbook will showcase the water
quality monitoring, data visualization tools and outreach programs
developed for the EPA EMPACT (Environmental Monitoring for
Public Access and Community Tracking) Lake Access Project. The
Lake Access Project, originally piloted in the Minneapolis, Minne-
sota area, assists water quality management by providing educa-
tion, water quality data, interpretation and assistance in application
of low-cost intervention and risk reduction measures. This project
was conceived as a primary educational and intervention effort to
reduce the risk of further eutrophication in suburban lakes.
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Proceedings: National Conference on Tools for Urban
Water Resource Management & Protection (EPA/625/R-
00/001 )(EPA/625/C-00/001 CD-ROM)
This national conference, co-sponsored by EPA, the Chicago
Botanic Garden, and the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commis-
sion, was held February 7-10, 2000, in Chicago. A wide array of
effective water quality management and protection tools have been
developed for urban environments, but implementation has been
hindered by a shortage of technology transfer opportunities. This
conference was designed to facilitate the transfer of state-of-the-art
information to state, regional, and local urban water quality practi-
tioners. A major focus of the conference was to provide practical
information on the most effective tools and technologies for meeting
new NPDES Phase II permit requirements. Program topics were
chosen to reflect the Phase II Program's six priorities, including
public education, public involvement, detection and elimination of
illicit discharges, construction site runoff control, post-construction
stormwater management, and pollution prevention for municipal
operations. The proceedings include 46 peer-reviewed papers
delivered at the conference.
Abiotic In-Situ Groundwater Remediation Proceedings
Document (EPA/625/R-99/012)
The development of cost effective in-situ treatment technologies
has been a major priority of research and outreach for the EPA's
Office of Research and Development and the National Risk Man-
agement Research Laboratory (NRMRL). A number of field dem-
onstrations, bench studies and technology evaluations are being
conducted by NRMRL and others to promote the application of
innovative technologies for the remediation of contaminated ground-
water. Aggressive treatment technologies and passive contain-
ment technologies are being investigated for use in cleaning up
contaminated groundwater. A conference was convened in late
summer of 1999 in Dallas, TX to assist remedial project managers;
on-scene coordinators; state, local, and tribal decision makers; and
vendors in evaluating remedial options and current practices.
Some of the technology applications and topical areas presented
were: permeable reactive barriers for organic/inorganic treatment,
reactive zones (chemical amendments), hydraulic containment, in-
situ flushing, thermal enhancement, electrokinetics, capture zone
modeling, in-situ treatment of DNAPLs, fate and transport and
monitoring and assessment. This proceedings document should
be available by early fall of calendar year 2000.
Summary VOC Recovery Seminar Proceedings Report
and Videotape (EPA/625/R-99/005)
A summary report and videotape was prepared for the VOC
(Volatile Organic Compounds) Recovery Seminar held in Cincin-
nati, OH. The seminar focused on the following key issues:
• Status and future direction of EPA, DOE, and other major
research programs
• The latest technology innovations in VOC treatment and
recovery
• Performance and cost effectiveness of VOC recovery tech-
niques
• VOC recovery techniques applied to air, water, and solid
wastes
Presenters from industry, academia, EPA, and various consult-
ing firms were followed by facilitated breakout sessions that al-
lowed participants to discuss their needs and opinions on VOC
recovery trends, research, and other issues. The report contains
summaries of the presentations and discussions. The videotape
contains edited highlights of each of these presentations.
Engineering Trade-Offs CD-ROM (EPA/625/C-00/002)
NRMRL's Engineering Trade-Offs (ETO) program is developing
a methodological approach that integrates economic impacts (cost
and performance) with environmental impacts of a decision, includ-
ing implementation and social reaction. ETO focuses on four areas:
performance, environment, economics and acceptance. These are
considered critical because a failure in any one area ultimately
defeats the goal of the decision. For example, if a change of
technology has demonstrated lower costs, better performance and
lower environmental effects, the benefits can be negated if those
responsible for implementation of the technology do not under-
stand it or resist using it. ETO seeks to develop a methodological
approach to capture the potential for success and the risk of failure
in each of these areas to guide the decision-maker in the successful
implementation of source reduction activities and technologies.
ETO is for those individuals needing to make public and corporate
decisions who may not possess the staff or resources for more
sophisticated life cycle-based analyses. It is being developed as a
method to compare two or more products, processes or activities, as
opposed to design approaches to improve an existing activity.
Currently, NRMRL has developed the concept for ETO and is in the
midst of developing a practical methodology.
Summary Reports
Workshop on Source Emission and Ambient Air
Monitoring of Mercury, September 13-14,1999,
Bloomington, MN (EPA/625/R-00/002)
A workshop on Source Emission and Ambient Air Monitoring of
Mercury was held on September 13-14,1999, in Bloomington, MN.
The workshop was sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency's (EPA's) Office of Research and Development (ORD),
and was conducted in collaboration with the Air and Waste Man-
agement Association (AWMA) International Specialty Conference
on Mercury in the Environment. The purpose of the workshop was
to discuss the state-of-the-science in source and ambient air mer-
cury monitoring as well as mercury monitoring research and devel-
opment needs. The workshop was open to the public and included
traditional presentations as well as interactive discussions on key
research questions.
This workshop report provides a summary of: 1) the state-of-the-
science in source emission and ambient air mercury monitoring; 2)
key issues, findings, and results from the workshop, including the
need for developing total and speciated mercury Continuous Emis-
sion Monitors (CEMs); 3) policy, technical considerations, and
challenges associated with implementing mercury CEMs, 4) need
for monitoring data to support the development of source/receptor
relationships, modeling, and risk assessment, and 5) recommen-
dations by the EPA Workshop Steering Committee for future mer-
cury monitoring research, performance evaluations, and testing.
Appendix A provides the agenda and synopses of presentations
and panel discussions from the workshop; Appendix B provides a
list of workshop participants and contact information.
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The intended audience for this summary report includes: the
management and staff of EPA ORD and EPA Regions and Program
Offices (particularly, the Office of Solid Waste and the Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards), the Department of Energy and
other federal agencies, state and regional air regulators and scien-
tists, the national and international mercury research community,
developers of mercury monitoring instrumentation, and industry
(i.e., representatives from the waste incineration and coal-fired
electric utility industries).
Report of the December 15,1999 EPA Satellite Forum on
Ozone Monitoring, Mapping and Public Outreach (EPA/
625/R-00/003)
This report provides a summary of the U.S. EPA's December 15,
1999 satellite forum on technology transfer tools for ozone monitor-
ing, mapping, and public outreach. This forum was conducted
under the EPA Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and
Community Tracking (EMPACT) Program's Ozone Mapping Project
(referred to as AirNow). EPA created the EMPACT program in 1997
to provide timely environmental information to communities across
the nation.
The purpose of AirNow is to provide the public with real-time
information about ozone pollution in an easy-to-understand picto-
rial format. AirNow is a collaborative effort among EPA, state and
local air quality agencies, and regional organizations to collect,
quality assure and transfer real-time air quality information to the
public.
The satellite forum was convened by EPA's Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards and Office of Research and Development
in conjunction with the EMPACT program. Participants in the satel-
lite forum included representatives of EPA and state and local air
agencies. Topics included: the EMPACT program; major compo-
nents of AirNow's program to design, implement, and operate an
ozone monitoring network, an automated data transfer system, an
ozone mapping system, conducting public outreach; the technol-
ogy transfer handbook and CD ROM entitled: Ozone Monitoring,
Mapping, and Public Outreach: Delivering Real-Time Ozone Infor-
mation to Your Community (EPA/625/R-99/007, EPA/625/C-99/
002 CD-ROM).
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Meetmls/Gbnfefencet
Assessing and Managing Mercury From Historic and Current Mining Activities,
November 28-30, 2000, Cathedral Hill Hotel, San Francisco, CA
This conference is being designed to achieve three primary
goals:
• Convey public, non-profit and private sector perspectives on
the assessment and management of mercury associated with
mining processes, residuals and environmental impacts;
• Present past, present, and future efforts that address mercury
production, contaminant reduction, and site remediation re-
sulting from mining and waste disposal practices; and
• identify data gaps and information needs to improve mercury
risk assessment and management resulting from mining and
environmental restoration activities.
Papers and panel discussions will be presented by national and
international experts on a wide variety of mercury in mining topics
including, air emissions and impacts, past and present mining
operations, source characterization, monitoring, fate and transport,
watershed impairment, management and remediation options, risk
assessment, and global issues.
Engineers, scientists, regulatory personnel, and public and pri-
vate sector decision-makers interested in issues associated with
the assessment and management of mercury are encouraged to
attend this conference.
International Pollution Prevention Summit and Fall National Pollution
Prevention Roundtable Workgroup Meeting,
October 18-20, 2000 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The first International Pollution Prevention Summit will be held in
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 18-20,2000. This conference
will be the first meeting of pollution prevention (P2) representatives
from the P2 Roundtables and Cleaner Production Centres from
around the world. Leading practitioners will join together to de-
velop partnerships and stimulate further action on P2. Additionally,
there will be information and technical sharing of the latest P2
research and innovations. The gathering provides a unique oppor-
tunity to bring together P2 experts at all levels of government
(federal, state, and local) as well as those from non-governmental
organizations and industry.
Immediately prior to the International P2 Summit, the National
Pollution Prevention Roundtable will hold its Fall Workgroup Con-
ference at the same location. This meeting focuses on activities
relevant to objectives and goals of the seven workgroups and five
discussion groups. These groups meet annually to share projects
and products related to areas of interest and to begin planning for
the NPPR's larger Spring conference (see below).
The Technology Transfer Branch is represented on the Steering
Committee for these meetings and is actively involved in promoting
and supporting these pollution prevention conferences. More
information concerning these meetings can be obtained from the
NPPR website: http://www.p2.org.
Spring 2001 Annual National Pollution Prevention Roundtable,
February 28-March 2, 2001 in Chicago, IL
The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) will hold
its annual Spring conference in Chicago, February 28-March 2,
2001. The Technology Transfer Branch is joining with Region 5 to
help sponsor this showcase of pollution prevention information and
networking. This conference continues to be the only one of its
depth and breadth in the United States. Its membership includes
the largest network of P2 advocates, managers, and practitioners
representing federal, state, local and tribal government programs,
industry, the public interest community, universities, and environ-
mental consultants from all over the country and the world. This
meeting provides an unparalleled opportunity for technical training
and information exchange. The sessions, expected to draw over
700 participants, feature tracks in sustainable development; tech-
nology and research innovations; P2 information technology; regu-
latory integration; technical assistance and outreach; policy; ISO
14000; education, training and learning; local government; facility
planning; measurement; evaluation; small business outreach; and
energy efficiency. Further information will be published on the
NPPR website at http://www.p2.org.
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Sustainable Development Workshop
Cincinnati, OH
June 20-22, 2000
The National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)
held a workshop on research issues in the area of Strategy for
Sustainability in Cincinnati on June 20-22, 2000. The participants
included members of NRMRL, other USEPA Laboratories, Pro-
gram Offices, the USEPA Regions, academia, and the private
sector.
The objectives of the workshop were to identify a set of research
needs which could be addressed by the NRMRL in the future, to
foster partnerships in such research with others concerned with this
area of effort, and to nurture cooperation and communication
among researchers in this area. Participants were asked to con-
sider several significant issues involved with human health and
well-being as well as with ecological health.
About 65 participants worked for two and one-half days to meet
these objectives. The information gathered in this workshop will be
integral to the development of a NRMRL Sustainable Development
Research Proposal.
Workshop on Risk Communication as a Risk Management Tool
Vernon Manor Hotel, Cincinnati OH
August 16-17, 2000
The Technology Transfer Branch of the National Risk Manage-
ment Research Laboratory sponsored an August 16-17 workshop
on Risk Communication as a Risk Management Tool. Topics in-
cluding the basics of risk assessment, risk communication theory,
and risk communication principles as illustrated by case studies
including Alar, Phthalates and the Brent Spar. Speakers included
international experts on the case studies as well as an award-
winning newscaster who spoke on the role of mass media in risk
communication. A proceedings document will be coming later in
the year.
The 93rd Annual Conference of the Air and Waste Management Association
Salt Lake City, UT
June 18-23, 2000
The Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA) confer-
ence, which draws a world-wide audience, followed the pattern set
by its forerunners by offering over 150 technical sessions with more
than 800 peer-reviewed papers covering pollution and waste. Most
conferences do not offer 150 technical papers, let alone 150
technical sessions. On the exhibit side, CERI coordinated EPA's
involvement which included participation by several labs, program
offices, and other EPA groups. EPA is planning its involvement at
next year's conference which will take place in Orlando, FL, June
25-27, 2001.
American Water Works Association's National Conference
Denver, CO
June 8-11,2000
Denver hosted the American Waterworks Association's (AWWA)
annual conference June 8-11, 2000. Approximately 14,000 indi-
viduals attended this conference. The National Risk Management
Research Laboratory and the Office of Ground Water and Drinking
Water again cooperated in the annual exhibit. EPA technical
information products were made available to the attendees and
over 500 exhibitors. Next year's AWMA annual conference will be
held in Washington, DC/June 17-21, 2001.
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Environmental Problem Solving Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
The proceedings from two conferences, Environmental Problem
Solving Using Geographic Information Systems from1994 and
1999 will be available on CR-ROM in the fall of 2000. The proceed-
ings contain the agendas for both conferences and any paper can
be accessed separately in PDF format.
The conferences were international gatherings of approximately
400 participants each. Presentations focused on the aspects of
problem formulation, research approach, and the value of using
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to assess, evaluate, and
solve "environmental problems. The spectrum of papers at each
conference was broad and covered a variety of areas of interest,
each of which comprised a session. The document will be available
on the Internet in the fall of 2000 as well.
A New Vision: An Organizational Guide to Pollution Prevention
The revision of EPA/625/R-92/088, Facility Pollution Prevention
Guide, is nearing completion. A New Vision: An Organizational
Guide to Pollution Prevention will be published in the Spring of
2001. It will be accompanied by a CD-ROM that and will provide
additional information and instructions for use. This guide takes a
new look at pollution prevention (P2), providing lessons learned
from the last twelve years and focusing on incorporating P2 into the
mainstream operations of any organization. Traditional tools are
adapted to provide a logical methodology for accomplishing sys-
tematic pollution prevention and environmental improvement. Three
popular approaches are examined and compared, with sugges-
tions for combining parts of these to design and personalize any
organization's needs. The three approaches are the traditional P2
assessment and worksheet methodology, the ISO 14000 environ-
mental management system approach, and the Green Zia Program
in New Mexico. The Green Zia Program is adapted from the Malcolm
Baldrige National Quality Award Program and follows a parallel
path for environmental excellence. The guide will be available in
*.pdf downloadable format from the Technology Transfer High-
lights Homepage (http://www.epa.gbv/ttbnrmrl), on CD-ROM, or in
print.
Innovative Cleanup Approaches: Investments in Technology Development,
Results and Outlook for the Future
The US EPA Offices of Research and Development and the
Technology Innovation Office jointly sponsored a conference on
November 2-4, in Bloomingdale, Illinois to share the most recent
information about innovative characterization and remediation of
hazardous waste. Through a number of legislative and special
initiatives, the US EPA has promoted the development and imple-
mentation of a wide range of technologies including treatment
options for chlorinated solvents, PCB/Pesticides, optimization of
soil vapor extraction, bioavailability of metals sampling techniques,
geophysical technologies and workshops on current grant and
demonstration programs. The conference was attended by over
550 researchers and technology developers. A proceedings docu-
ment of 45 papers that were presented at the conference is being
prepared for publication later this year.
MTBE Biodegradation Workshop
Methyl terf-butyl ether (MTBE) has become the focus of signifi-
cant attention in recent months due to public focus on several sites
where MTBE plumes are impacting drinking water sources. A
workshop on bioremediation of MTBE contaminated soils and
groundwater was held by the EPA's National Risk Management
research Laboratory and the American Petroleum Institute in Cin-
cinnati, Ohio in February, 2000. Researchers in academia, industry
and government were invited to attend and present current re-
search. The goals of the workshops were to gain an understanding
of the types of MTBE research that various organizations are
conducting and conclusions of this research; to identify the remain-
ing research needs on MTBE biodegradability; and to better under-
stand what research is bing planned for the future. A summary of the
workshop discussions and speaker presentations will be pub-
lished in the fall of this year.
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Phytoremediation State-of-the Science Conference
Many pollutants in soils are notoriously difficult and expensive to
extract or break down. Phytoremediation is the use of green plants
to cleanup soil, sediment, and water that has been contaminated
with metals and/or organic chemicals such as munitions, solvents
and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. Many of the experts in this field
participated in a two day conference in Boston in May 2000 to
discuss plant biochemistry and biotechnology in the cleanup of
hazardous waste sites and the control of industrial effluents. A
conference summary report and abstracts of the technical presen-
tations and posters given at the conference will be available later in
the year.
Strategy for Research for Environmental Risks to Children (EPA/600/R-00/068)
The EPA's peer reviewed Strategy for Research on Environmen-
tal Risks to Children contains extensive discussion and scientific
planning for all components of the National Academy of Science
Paradigm for Risk Assessment/Risk Management as it may pertain
to the special risks for children. All of the national laboratories of
EPA's Office of Research and Development have provided major
contributions to this effort and a multi-year plan is presented. Of
particular interest within the National Risk Management Research
Laboratory are discussions of health concerns that may result from
children's unique exposure to indoor air as well as their increased
susceptibility to infectious diseases like cryptosporidiosis that can
be controlled through drinking water treatment technologies. At
present this document is being printed and should soon be avail-
' able to interested individuals as well as other governmental agen-
cies.
ORD to Develop Inventory of Ecological Restoration Projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region
The Office of Research and Development is developing an on-
line, interactive inventory of existing ecosystem restoration projects
within the Mid-Atlantic Integrated Assessment (MAIA) region. The
MAIA region includes all of EPA's Region III (Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia)
and portions of New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
For each restoration project, the inventory will include a general
description of the restoration site, the environmental problem to be
addressed, technical approaches, costs, monitoring activities, and
contacts for further information. It is being developed primarily to
assist researchers, restoration consultants and practitioners, policy
makers, and communities. The inventory will complement other
EPA ecosystem information sources, such as the MAIA Inventory of
Monitoring Programs (http://www.epa.gov/emap/maia/html/
maiainv.html) and the River Corridors and Wetlands Restoration
web site (http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/restore/intro.htm).
Please visit the Technology Transfer Highlights Homepage at
http://www.epa.gov/ttbnrmrHor information about the current status
of the Inventory (anticipated mid-FY 2001 implementation) or to
contribute information to be included in the Inventory.
Pollution Prevention in Small and Medium Scale Industries
The proliferation of firms that handle hazardous substances or
generate toxic wastes, especially in many areas of the developing
world like South and Central America, is a growing problem and
one that requires increased attention. To assist developing coun-
tries in initiating programs for hazardous waste management,
CERI cooperated with the Pan American Health Organization's
Center for Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Sciences
(CEPIS) in Lima, Peru to present industry-specific pollution preven-
tion workshops in several Peruvian industrial centers to over 700
managers.
The goal of these workshops was to provide technical assis-
tance to firms engaged in potentially polluting manufacturing activi-
ties and improve process efficiencies, thus reducing costs and
enhancing the environment. Issues covered included environmen-
tal degradation from industrial waste, the significance of small and
medium size industries in pollution prevention efforts, the principles
of pollution prevention and resulting cost savings, the application of
these principles to specific industries, centralized waste treatment,
and case studies. Information developed for and at the workshops
was critically reviewed and updated before publication in a bilin-
gual manual.
The manual is divided into two volumes. The first one presents
theoretical aspects of waste management, especially in tanneries,
wet-end textile operations, electroplating and food processing,
where small- and medium-scale industries predominate. The sec-
ond volume develops application examples; describes a proce-
dure for quickly identifying the major waste streams associated with
specific industries; allows identification of potential treatment op-
tions; and presents a comprehensive application for the wood
lacquering industry. The appendices provide information on screen-
ing, characterization and classification of hazardous wastes and
effluents and on several methodologies, such as generation in-
dexes.
Printed or CD copies of this two-volume manual are available in
English or Spanish from CEPIS. Please contact Irma Sanchez at
isanchez@cepis.ops-oms.org.
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MANUALS
Land Treatment of Municipal Wastewater (Oct. 1981) . 625/1-81/013
Supplement for Land Treatment of Municipal Wastewater (Oct. 1984) 625/1-81/013a
Phosphorus Removal 625/1-87/001
Dewatering Municipal Wastewater Sludges (Sept. 1987) 625/1-87/014
Fine Pore Aeration Systems (Oct. 1989) 625/1-89/023
Alternative Collection Systems for Small Communities (Oct. 1991) 625/1-91/024
Guidelines for Water Reuse (Sept. 1992) 625/R-92/004
Wastewater Treatment/Disposal for Small Communities (Sept. 1992) 625/R-92/005
Control of CSO Discharges (Sept. 1993) 625/R-93/007
Alternative Methods for Delivery and Recover (Oct. 1994) 625/R-94/003
Recycling and Reuse of Materials Found on Superfund Sites (Oct. 1994) 625/R-94/004
Ground Water and Leachate Treatment Systems (Jan. 1995) 625/R-94/005
Process Design Manual: Surface Disposal of Sewage Sludge and Domestic Septage 625/R-95/002
Compendiums of Test Methods for the Determination of Toxic Organic Compounds in Ambient Air..... 625/R-96/010b
SITE: Rochem Separation System's Inc. (ROCHEM) Disc Tube™ Module (DTM)
Innovative Technology Evaluation Report (ITER)' 540/R-96/507
• Environmental Planning for Communities; A Guide to the Environmental Visioning Process Using a
Geographic Information System (GIS) 625/R-98/003
• Ozone Monitoring, Mapping, and Public Outreach: Delivering Real-Time Ozone Information to Your
Community..., 625/R-99/007
CD-ROM 625/C-99/002
• Constructed Wetlands Treatment of Municipal Wastewaters 625/R-99/010
• Onsite Wastewater Management Design Manual , 625/R-00/008
TECHNICAL CAPSULE REPORTS
Radon-Resistant Construction Techniques for New Residential Construction: Technical Guidance 625/2-91/032
Approaches For Remediation Of Uncontrolled Wood Preserving Sites (Nov. 1990) 625/7-90/011
Treatment Of Metal Finishing Industry Wastewaters: Evaporation Process Capsule Report 625/R-96/008
Treatment Of Metal Finishing Industry Wastewaters: Reverse Osmosis Process Capsule Report 625/R-96/009
Sources and Air Emission Control Technologies at Waste Management Faciities 625/R-97/002
Aqueous Mercury Treatment 625/R-97/004
Hard Chrome Fume Suppressants and Control Technologies 625/R-98/002
• In-Situ Treatment of Groundwater Contaminated with Chromium 625/R-00/005
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Permitting Hazardous Waste Incinerators 625/4-87/017
Transport and Fate of Contaminants in the Subsurface 625/4-89/019
Corrective Actions - Technologies and Applications 625/4-89/020
Solvent Waste Reduction Alternatives 625/4-89/021
Requirements for Hazardous Waste Landfill Design, Construction and Closure 625/4-89/022
Technologies for Upgrading Existing or Designing New Drinking Water Treatment Facilities 625/4-89/023
Risk Assessment, Management and Communication of Drinking Water Contamination '. 625/4-89/024
Design and Construction of RCRA/CERCLA Final Covers 625/4-91/025
Site Characterization for Subsurface Remediation 625/4-91/026
Control of Biofilm Growth in Drinking Water Distribution Systems 625/R-92/001
Organic Air Emissions from Waste Management Facilities 625/R-92/003
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The National Rural Clean Water Program Symposium 625/R-92/006
RCRA Corrective Action Stabilization Technologies 625/R-92/014
Wellhead Protection: A Guide for Small Communities 625/R-93/002
Operational Parameters for Hazardous Waste Combustion Devices 625/R-93/008
Design, Operation, and Closure of Municipal Solid Waste Landfills 625/R-94/008
National Conference on Urban Runoff Management 625/R-95/003
National Conference on Environmental Problem Solving with Geographic Information Systems 625/R-95/004
National Conference on Sanitary Sewer Overflows .'. 625/R-96/007
Proceedings of National Conference on Management and Treatment of Contaminated Sediments 625/R-98/001
• Proceedings: Retrofit Opportunities for Water Resource Protection in Urban Environments 625/R-99/002
CD-ROM 625/C-99/001
• Summary VOC Recovery Seminar Proceedings Report and Videotape 625/R-99/005
• Abiotic In-Situ Groundwater Remediation Proceedings Document 625/R-99/012
• Proceedings: National Conference on Tools for Urban Water Resource Management & Protection 625/R-00/001
CD-ROM 625/C-00/001
• Engineering Trade-Offs CD-ROM 625/C-00/002
BROCHURES
Environmental Pollution Control Alternatives: Drinking Water Treatment for Small Communities 625/5-90/025
Regional Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (R-EMAP) 625/R-93/012
HANDBOOKS
Retrofitting POTWs for Phosphorus Removal in the Chesapeake Bay Drainage Area (Sept. 1987) 625/6-87/017
Guide to Technical Resources for the Design of Land Disposal Facilities (Dec. 1988) 625/6-88/018
Retrofitting POTWs (July 1989) 625/6-89/020
Hazardous Waste Incineration Measurement Guidance (June 1989) 625/6-89/021
Stabilization/Solidification of CERCLA and RCRA Wastes (July 1989) 625/6-89/022
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Procedures for Hazardous Waste Incineration (Jan. 1990) 625/6-89/023
Operation and Maintenance of Hospital Waste Incinerators (Jan. 1990) , 625/6-89/024
Assessing the Geochemical Fate of Deep-Well Injected Hazardous Waste (June 1990)
Reference Guide 625/6-89/025a
Summaries of Recent Research 625/6-89/025b
Control Technologies for Hazardous Air Pollutants (July 1991) 625/6-91/014
Stabilization Technologies for RCRA Corrective Actions (Aug. 1991) 625/6-91/026
Optimizing Water Treatment Plant Performance Using the Composite Correction Program (1998 Edition) 625/6-91/027
Remediation of Contaminated Sediments (Apr. 1991) 625/6-91/028
Sub-Slab Depressurization for Low-Permeability Fill Material 625/6-91/029
Vitrification Technologies for Treatment of Hazardous and Radioactive Waste (May 1992) 625/R-92/002
Control of Air Emissions from Superfund Sites 625/R-92/012
• Control of Pathogens and Vectors in Sewage Sludge (1999 Edition) 625/R-92/013
Subsurface Field Screening, Characterization and Monitoring Techniques: A Desk Reference Guide (Sept. 1993)
Volume I: Solids and Ground Water - Appendices A and B 625/R-93/003a
Volume II: The Vadose Zone, Field Screening and Analytical Methods - Appendices C and D 625/R-93/003b
Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention and Control Planning (Sept. 1993) 625/R-93/004
Control Techniques for Fugitive VOC Emissions from Chemical Process Facilities (March 1994) 625/R-93/005
Approaches for the Remediation of Federal Facility Sites Contaminated with Explosive or
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PRODUCTS (continued)
Radioactive Waste (Sept. 1993) 625/R-93/013
Handbook for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems for Non-Criteria Pollutants 625/R-97/001
Advanced Photochemical Oxidation 625/R-98/004
Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up Metal Finishing Sites under the Brownfields
Initiatives 625/R-98/006
Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up Iron and Steel Mill Sites under the Brownfields
Initiatives 625/R-98/007
Technical Approaches to Characterizing and Cleaning Up Automotive Repairs Sites under the Brownfields
Initiatives 625/R-98/008
Cost Estimating Tools and Resources for Addressing Sites Under Brownfields Initiatives 625/R-99/001
• Development and Implementation of a Lead-Contaminated Soil Monitoring, Assessment and Outreach
Program for Residential Communities under the EMPACT Program.. 625/R-00/012
• Delivering Time-Relevant Water Quality Information to Your Community; The Lake Access-Minneapolis
Pr°Ject 625/R-00/013
GUIDES TO POLLUTION PREVENTION
The Pesticide Formulating Industry (Feb. 1990) 625/7-90/004
The Paint Manufacturing Industry (June 1990) 625/7-90/005
The Fabricated Metal Industry (July 1990) 625/7-90/006
The Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Industry (June 1990) 625/7-90/007
The Commercial Printing Industry (Aug. 1990) j 625/7-90/008
Selected Hospital Waste Streams 625/7-90/009
Research And Educational Institutions (June 1990) 625/7-90/010
The Photoprocessing Industry (Oct. 1991) 625/7-91/012
The Fiberglass-Reinforced And Composite Plastics Industry (Oct. 1991) 625/7-91/014
The Marine Maintenance And Repair Industry (Oct. 1991) 625/7-91/015
The Pharmaceutical Industry (Oct. 1991) 625/7-91/017
The Mechanical Equipment Repair Industry (Sept. 1992) 625/R-92/008
Metal Casting And Heat Treating Industry (Sept. 1992) 625/R-92/009
Municipal Pretreatment Programs (Sept. 1993) 625/R-93/006
Non-Agricultural Pesticide Users (Sept. 1993) 625/R-93/009
Organic Coating Removal (Feb. 1994) 625/R-93/015
Alternatives To Chlorinated Solvents For Cleaning and Degreasing (Feb. 1994) 625/R-93/016
Cleaning and Degreasing Process Changes (Feb. 1994) 625/R-93/017
Organic Coating Replacements (Oct. 1994) 625/R-94/006
Alternative Metal Finishes (Oct. 1994) ~ 625/R-94/007
Pollution Prevention in the Paints and Coatings Industry 625/R-96/003
Best Management Practices for Pollution Prevention in the Slabstock and Molded Flexible
Polyurethane Foam Industry 625/R-96/005
ISO 14000 Resource Directory 625/R-97/003
EPA Standards Network Fact Sheet ISO 14000: International Environmental Management Standards 625/F-97/004
• Industrial Assessments for Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency 625/R-99/003
SUMMARY REPORTS
In-Vessel Composting of Municipal Wastewater Sludge 625/8-89/016
Optimizing Water Treatment Plant Performance with the Composite Correction Program , 625/8-90/017
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Environmental Planning for Small Communities: A Guide for Local Decision-Makers 625/R-94/009
Pump and Treat Ground-Water Remediation: A Guide for Decision Makers and Practitioners 625/R-95/005
Control of NOX Emissions by Reburning 625/R-96-001
Treatment Technology Performance and Cost Data for Remediation of Wood Preserving Sites 625/R-97/009
" Workshop on Source Emission and Ambient Air Monitoring of Mercury, September 13-14, 1999,
Bloomington, MN 625/R-00/002
• Report of the December 15,1999 EPA Satellite Forum on Ozone Monitoring, Mapping and Public Outreach 625/R-00/003
EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS
Experiences in Incineration Applicable to Superfund Site Remediation 625/9-88/008
Volumetric Tank Testing: An Overview 625/9-89/009
SOFTWARE
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Advisor.
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