Message #12: February, 1998
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New Technology Verification Reports
Environmental Verification Report: Field Portable Gas
Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer - Viking Instruments
Corporation SpectraTrak 672 (EPA 600-R-97-148). This report
prepared under the EPA Environmental Technology Verification
(ETV) program, reports the results of demonstrations to test the
performance claims of the vendor. It also provides an applications
assessment and a signed EPA verification statement [December
1997, 84 pages]. Download fromhttn://ciu-in.om/techmlhS.htm. Hard copies
available from (800) 490-9198 or (513) 489-8190 or fax your request
to (513) 891-6685.
Environmental Verification Report: Field Portable Gas
Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer - Bruker-Franzen Analytical
Systems, Inc EM640 (EPA 600-R-97-149). This report prepared
under the EPA Environmental Technology Verification (ETV)
program, reports the results of demonstrations to test the
performance claims of the vendor. It also provides an applications
assessment and a signed EPA verification statement [December
1997, 90 pages]. Download fromhttn://ciu-in.om/techmlhS.htm. Hard copies
available from (800) 490-9198 or (513) 489-8190 or fax your request
to (513) 891-6685.
Publications
Engineering Bulletin: Technology Alternatives for the
Remediation of Soils Contaminated with As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb
(EPA 540-S-97-500).This publication provides remediation
managers with information to facilitate the selection of appropriate
remedial alternatives for soils contaminated with As, Cd, Cr, Hg, and
Pb [August 1997, 19 pages]. This bulletin primarily condenses
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information included in a more comprehensive Technical Resource
Document entitled, Contaminants and Remedial Options at Selected
Metal-Contaminated Sites. Download from Mtn-z/nh-innmfenhni,hSMm. Hard
copies available from (800) 490-9198 or (513) 489-8190 or fax your
request to (513) 891-6685.
Environmental Research Brief: Anaerobic Biodegradation of
BTEX in Aquifer Material (EPA 600-S-97-003). The study focuses
on anaerobic biodegradation of BTEX isomers in aquifer material
from two petroleum-contaminated aquifers. At both sites, destructive
microcosm experiments were conducted following the EPA protocol
for estimation of anaerobic microbiological transformation rate data
[August 1997, 9 pages]. Download from http://www.epa.aov/ada/pubs/rsch brief.html. For
hard copies contact (405) 436-8651 or fax your request to (405)
436-8503.
Environmental Research Brief: Innovative Measures for
Subsurface Chromium Remediation: Source Zone,
Concentrated Plume, and Dilute Plume (EPA-600-S-97-005). This
report describes innovative measures for addressing chromium
contamination in each of the three areas described in the title. For
the source zone, surfactant enhanced chromium extraction in
evaluated, for the concentrated plume polyelectrolyte-enhanced
ultrafiltration is evaluated, and for the dilute plume, the effectiveness
of permeable barrier wall is evaluated [September 1997, 16 pages].
Download frorrihtte ://www.epa.aov/ada/pu bs/ rsch brief, html. For hard copies contact
(405) 436-8651 or fax your request to (405) 436-8503.
Electrokinetic Laboratory and Field Processes Applicable to
Radioactive and Hazardous Mixed Waste in Soil and
Groundwater (EPA 402-R-97-006). This report, prepared by the
EPA Office of Air and Radiation, describes published work on
electrokinetic remediation from 1992-1997. This work includes
electrokinetic remediation used at the commercial, pilot, bench and
conceptual scale [July 1997, 82 pages]. Download from
http://www.epa.aov/ada/pubs/rschbrief.html. Hard copies available from (800) 490-9198
or (513) 489-8190 or fax your request to (513) 891-6685.
Technology Evaluation Report: Remediation of
Metals-Contaminated Soils and Groundwater (TE-97-01). This
report, developed by the Ground Water Remediation Technologies
Analysis Center, discusses the current status of existing
technologies to treat metals-contaminated soils and groundwater,
including the science involved. Several field demonstration
summaries are presented, with such information as: participants,
compounds treated, site characteristics, results, and contacts. Also
discussed are economics of the technology, regulatory
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requirements, and constraints and limitations of technologies
[December 1997, 61 pages]. Download from http://www.awrtac.org.
Cement-based Solidification/Stabilization of
Lead-Contaminated Soil at a Utah Highway Construction Site
(RP332). This report, published by the Portland Cement
Association, discusses the use of cement to solidify and stabilize
lead contaminated soils at a Superfund emergency response site. It
provides details on design and construction aspects of the cleanup
[Summer 1995, 8 pages]. For hard copies, contact the Portland
Cement Association at (847) 966-6200 ext. 335 or fax a request to
(847) 966-8389.
Technical Requirements For On-site Low Temperature Thermal
Treatment Of Non-hazardous Soils Contaminated With
Petroleum/ Coal Tar/Gas Plant Wastes. This report was produced
by the Interstate Technology Regulatory Cooperation (ITRC)
workgroup. It provides a baseline of technical requirements for
implementation of LTTD for cleanup of petroleum and MGP
contaminated soils. The ITRC intended to produce a standard set of
technical requirements which could serve as a model to allow the
LTTD technology to move from state to state, without unnecessary
redevelopment of technical requirements [May 1996, 18 pages].
View or download from http://www.itrcweb.org/. For hard copies, contact Rick
Tomlinson at (916) 920-9580 or fax to (916) 920-9581.
Tech Trends Newsletter (EPA 542-N-98-003). This issue highlights
in situ remediation technologies using various forms of
electrokinetics and electro-heating [February 1998, 4 pages].
Download from hnn://du-in.0m/taChnuhs.htm. Hard copies available from (800)
490-9198 or (513) 489-8190 or fax your request to (513) 891-6685.
EPA Oil Spill Program Update, Vol. 1, No. 2. This periodic EPA
Oil Spill Program update features articles on program topics such as
area contingency plans, the new SPCC proposed amendment, and
the Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) [January
1998, 8 pages]. Download at http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/er/index.htm. For hard
copies, contact Beatriz Oliveira at (703) 603-1229.
Announcements/Conferences/Seminars
SITE Program Open Solicitation. The EPA Superfund Innovative
Technologies Evaluation (SITE) program Host Site Application
remains open until February 28, 1998. The SITE program is
soliciting for hazardous waste sites that are available to host full
scale demonstrations. Complete details regarding the solicitation
may be downloaded at http://www.epa.gov/ORD/SITE/whatsnew.html. For questions
regarding the solicitation, contact Randy Parker at (513) 569-7176
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or Vince Gallardo at (513) 569-7271.
Second Biennial EPA Freshwater Spills Symposium, March 3-5,
1998, St. Louis, MO. This symposium will bring local, federal, state
and industry responders and planners and others together to discuss
issues regarding inland oil spill response.
Innovative Technologies for Site Assessment and Monitoring
Workshop, March 30, Boston, MA. This workshop is intended to
bring together for hands on training state regulators, engineering
contractors, site owners and individuals involved in Brownfield's
cleanups. Participants will receive valuable information on the
operation, cost, logistics and data acceptance issues. Limited travel
assistance available for state and city employees. Contact ON-Site
Insights, NHSRC/NJIT, 17 Glen Road, Wayland, MA 01778 or Dr.
Andrea Kinney at (508) 358-3532, FAX (508) 358-5091 or email to
andreakinnev@worldnet.att.net.
Rocky Mountain Hazardous Materials Association's 18th
Annual Training And Education Seminar, March 30-April 3,
1998, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Courses include: National Fire
Academy certified 16 hour Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic
Concepts or 8 hour classes on Confined Space Entry and Field
Hazardous Categorization. There will also be sessions on
Responding to a Pipeline Emergency, UPS Shipments, How to do
Rural Haz Mat, Case Studies, etc. For copies of the conference
brochure, or to register, please contact George at 303-287-5010 or
303-286-6448 (fax). Registration costs for the conference are: $100
for members, $200 for non-members as an early-bird special
(register by February 28, 1998) and $150 for members, $250 for
non-members after that date. Vendor fee will remain $100.
Reminder!! Environmental Innovation in the Metals Industry for
the 21st Century, March 31 - April 2,1998, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Air and Waste Management
Association, this specialty conference will serve as a forum to
exchange information and environmental management strategies for
the 21st century. For more information, contact Roger Dhonau at
(412) 221-1100.
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