Message #33: November 1999
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Mention of non-EPA documents does not constitute a U.S. EPA
endorsement of their contents, only an acknowledgment that they
exist and may be relevant to the TechDirect audience.
New Guidance
Ecological Risk Assessment and Risk Management Principles
for Superfund Sites (OSWER Directive 9285.7-28P). This Final
Guidance was issued October 7, 1999 by the U.S. EPA Office of
Emergency and Remedial Response. It is intended to help
Superfund risk managers make ecological risk decisions based on
sound science, consistent across Regions and transparent to the
public. It provides risk managers six principles to consider in making
ecological risk management decisions [October 1999, 9 pages]. View
or download at http://www.epa.aov/superfund/proarams/risk/ecorisk/final99.pdf . For hard copies,
contact (800) 424-9346 or (703) 412-9810.
New CLU-IN Feature
Technology Focus Section. If you need information on a specific
technology there is a new tool on Clu-in to shorten your research
time. Through the Technology Focus section, Clu-in provides a
compilation of the most relevant information resources on 11
remediation technologies. These resources are presented under 5
categories for each technology such as Technology Description,
Applications, Engineering/ Regulatory Guidance, Training and
References, with a summary and direct link to each one of them.
Technologies included range from the established (SVE - 45
resources) to innovative (Phytoremediation - 39 resources). For
more information, see http://clu-in.org/techfocus/ .
Documents
Engineering and Design-Multiphase Extraction (EM 1110-1-401).
This engineering manual was published by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. It is intended to provide detailed guidance on all phases
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of remediation projects using Multi-Phase Extraction. It includes the
appropriate site characterization and pilot studies for MPE;
appropriate considerations for screening a site for MPE; design of
subsurface and above ground components; and, startup, operations
and maintenance, and site close-out [June 1999, 286 pages]. View
or download at http://www.usace.armv.mil/usace-docs/eng-manuals/em1110-1-4010/ . To obtain a
hard copy you may send a request via to Mr. Karl Abt at
kari.aht@hnQ2.nsace.armv.mii or call the Publications Depot at (301) 394"0081 /
0082 / 0083 fax: 0084.
Microbial Processes Affecting Monitored Natural Attenuation of
Contaminants in the Subsurface (EPA/540/S-99/001). This issue
paper was published by the EPA Kerr Environmental Research
Laboratory. The purpose of the paper is to provide those involved in
assessing remediation technologies with some basic information
regarding monitored natural attenuation processes, specifically in
determining the overall contribution of microbial processes
[September 1999, 18 pages]. View or download at
http://www.epa.aov/ada/download/issue/microbial.pdf . For hard copies, contact Kay Cooper
at cooper.kav@epa.aov OT (580) 436"8651 .
Phytoremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil Field
Study Protocol. This protocol was developed by the
Phytoremediation Action Team of the Remediation Technologies
Development Forum. It is intended to assist in the collection of
information to determine the efficacy of agricultural and non-crop
plants for degradation of aged petroleum hydrocarbons in soil at
multiple locations and under varied climatic conditions. View online
at http://www.RTDF.ora/public/phvto/protocol/protocol99.htm .
Storage and Preservation of Soil Samples for Volatile
Compound Analysis (Special Report 99-5). This report was
published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions
Research Laboratory. The study evaluated methods to minimize
VOC losses during sample collection and storage. It demonstrated
that freezing the sample in its storage device immediately after the
collection preserves VOC concentrations in all sample matrices
[May 1999, 27 pages]. View or download at
http://www.crrel.usace.armv.mil/techpub/CRREL Reports/index .html . DOD personnel and
contractors may obtain hard copies from (800) 225-3842; all others
contact NTIS at (800) 553-6847 or (703) 605-6000.
On-Site Method for Measuring Nitroaromatic and Nitramine
Explosives in Soil and Groundwater Using GC-NPD: Feasibility
Study (Special Report 99-9). This report was published by the U.S.
Amry Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research Laboratory. The
study evaluated an on-site method for estimating concentrations of
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TNT, RDX, 2,4-DNT, and the two most commonly encountered
environmental transformation products of TNT,
2-amino-4,6-dinitrotoluene and 4-amino-2,6-dinitrotoluene, in soil
and groundwater using gas chromatography and the
nitrogen-phosphorus detector (NPD) [August 1999, 21 pages]. View
or download at http://www.crrel.usace.armv.mil/techpub/CRREL Reports/index .html . DOD
personnel and contractors may obtain hard copies from (800)
225-3842; all others contact NTIS at (800) 553-6847 or (703)
605-6000.
Ground Water Currents (EPA 542-N-99-006). This quarterly news
update is published by the EPA Technology Innovation Office. This
issue highlights enhanced remediation techniques for the treatment
of groundwater [September 1999, 4 pages]. View or download at
httn//nh,-in nm/tenhnuhs htm. For hard copies, contact (800) 490-9198 or (513)
489-8190 or fax your request to (513) 489-8695.
RCRA Cleanup Reforms (EPA 530-F-99-018). This Fact sheet was
issued by the U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste. Since 1984, EPA and
authorized states have made considerable progress in implementing
the Corrective Action requirements. Despite the progress made,
states, environmental groups, and the regulated community have
raised concerns, including: slow progress in achieving cleanup or
other environmental results; an emphasis on process and reports
over actual work in the field; unrealistic, impractical or overly
conservative cleanup goals; and lack of meaningful public
participation. Because of various reasons raised by many
stakeholders, the Agency believes that it is time for a fundamental
re-evaluation of its Corrective Action Program. This re-evaluation
comes in the form of the RCRA Cleanup Reforms [July 1999, 4
pages]. View or download at http://www.epa.aov/epaoswer/osw/factsheet1 .pdf .
The National Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Report (Based
on 1997 Data). The United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), in partnership with the States, biennially collects information
regarding the generation, management, and final disposition of
hazardous wastes regulated under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA), as amended. The purpose of The
National Biennial RCRA Hazardous Waste Report (Based on 1997
Data) is to communicate the findings of EPA's 1997 Biennial
Reporting System (BRS) data collection efforts to the public,
government agencies, and the regulated community. The Report
consists of six volumes which include: Summary Report, National
Analysis, State Summary Analysis, State Detail Analysis, List of
Large Quantity Generators, and List of Treatment, Storage and
Disposal Facilities. All of the volumes can be viewed or downloaded
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at http://www.epa.aov/epaoswer/hazwaste/data/br97/index.htm
From Cleanup to Stewardship (DOE/EM-0466). This document,
produced by the U.S. Department of Energy is a companion to its
Paths to Closure. It provides information on DOE's long term
stewardship obligations and activities. Long term stewardship is
expected to be required at more than 100 sites after DOE's
environmental management program completes disposal,
stabilization and restoration operations to address hazardous was
and contamination [October 1999, 102 pages]. View or download at
http://lts.apps.em.doe.gov/reports/pdf/doc130.pdf. For hard copies,
contact CEMI (Center for Environment Management Information) at
1-800-7EM-DATA.
Time Sensitive - Call for Nominations. The National Medal of
Technology is the highest honor bestowed by the President of the
United States to America's leading innovators. Enacted by Congress
in 1980, the Medal of Technology was first awarded in 1985. The
Medal is given annually to individuals, teams, or companies for
accomplishments in the innovation, development, commercialization,
and management of technology, as evidenced by the establishment
of new or significantly improved products, processes, or services.
One of the categories is for environmental technologies.
Nominations must be submitted by December 30 1999. For more
information, see http://www.ta.doc.aov/medal/.
Conferences and Symposia
In Situ Permeable Reactive Barriers: Application and
Deployment, Dallas TX, November 15-16. EPA's National Risk
Management Research Laboratory, and the Technology Innovation
Office, in cooperation with the Remediation Technologies
Development Forum and the Interstate Technology Regulatory
Cooperation Work Group, are offering a 1.5-day training course on
the use of permeable reactive barriers for remediating and managing
contaminated groundwater. Training sessions will be held in the ten
EPA regional cities throughout the country between June 1999 and
September 2000. The next offering after Dallas is February 8-9,
2000 in Atlanta, GA. For course agenda and registration information,
seattn ://www.trainex.ora/prb .
1999 Petroleum Hydrocarbons Conference and Exposition,
Houston, TX, November 17-19. This conference is sponsored by
the American Petroleum Institute and the National Ground Water
Association. This conference will provide a state of the art review of
important scientific advances, innovative technologies, and trend
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setting policies related to subsurface hydrocarbon releases.
Completed agenda, logistics and registration information is available
at http://www.ngwa.Org/education/111799ph.PDF .
Brownfields '99 Conference, Dallas TX, December 6-8. This
conference is sponsored by the U.S. EPA. This year panels at
Brownfields '99 will be organized around four basic themes:
assessment and cleanup strategies that serve as foundations for
your successful brownfields reuse; financing mechanisms and tools
to help fuel your brownfields redevelopment; new and emerging legal
and policy issues; and redevelopment experiences and lessons
learned on the road to reuse. For additional conference, logistics and
registration information, see http://www.epa.aov/swerosps/bf/bf99.htm .
In Situ Thermal Treatment Seminars, Philadelphia - December
14,	Edison - December 15. EPA's Technology Innovation Office will
present back-to-back technical seminars on in situ thermal treatment
for DNAPLS groundwater remediation on December 14, 1999 at the
Marriott Hotel, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA and December
15,	1999 at the Sheraton Edison Hotel, 125 Raritan Center Parkway,
Edison, NJ. Technologies to be presented include: Dynamic
Underground Stripping; Steam Enhanced Extraction; In Situ Thermal
Desorption; Radio- Frequency Heating; and 6-Phase Heating. The
seminars will include discussion of fundamental principles, design
considerations and limitations, and case studies. Conference
attendance is free, however advance registration is required. The
description, agenda and registration form are available at
httn://ch]-in.om/thermai. Complete transportation information will be sent to
you as part of your registration confirmation. Questions may be
directed to Karen Devlin at (215) 643-5466 or KDevlin@philipinc.com.
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