TechDirect, December 1, 2010 Welcome to TechDirect! Since the November 1 message, TechDirect gained 245 new subscribers for a total of 36,592. If you service is valuable, please share TechDirect with your colleagues. Anyone interested in subscribing may do so on CLU-IN at http://ciu-in.ora/techdirectAII previous issues of TechDirect are archived there. The TechDirect messages of the past can be search* keyword or can be viewed as individual issues. TechDirect's purpose is to identify new technical, policy and guidance resources related to the assessment and remediation o contaminated soil, sediments and ground water. Mention of non-EPA documents or presentations 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. > Open Solicitations ESTCP Environmental Restoration Special Solicitation: Perchlorate Treatment Technologies. The Environmental Secui Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) has issued a special solicitation requesting proposals for technologies fortreatmei perchlorate-contaminated groundwater used for drinking waterResearchers from Federal organizations, universities, and privj industry can apply for ESTCP funding via the appropriate solicitation.All proposals in response to this BAA must respond to th> topic, "Technologies for Treatment of Perchlorate-Contaminated Groundwater for Drinking Water." Pre-proposals are due Jan 2011View the call for proposals and instructions at http://www,serdp-estcp,ora/Fundina-Opportunities/ESTCP-Solicitations/Environmental-Restoration-Special-Solicitation . Superfund Research Program Multiproject Program Grants and Individual Research Grants. MuItiproject Program Grar will be for coordinated, multi-project, multi- and interdisciplinary programs. The objective remains to establish and maintain a u Program that links and integrates biomedical research with related engineering, hydrogeologic, and ecologic components.Gra are made in response to request for applications (RFA). The 2010 RFA was released on October 29, 2010 and applications ai by April 15, 2011 The Individual Research Project Program (R01) is designed to address specific issues that complement the multi-project research programs, meet high priority research needs of the national Superfund Program or tackle issues of eme concernGrants awarded under this mechanism will be for discrete, single projects. Grant applications are solicited and awards response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The current FOA was released on November 4, 2010 and closes February 17, 2011.More information is available at http://www.niehs.nih.aov/research/supported/srp/fundina/ . Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment Broad Agency Announcement. Proposals are sought that demor and validate innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective technologies and/or methodologies that will lead to accelerated closun environmental sites across the Air Force, eliminate or reduce hazardous material use and environmental release, and serve th Force's future environmental needlshis acquisition is not to test theoretical concepts or technologies that currently exist solely i laboratory R&D phase or that have already been tested and validated multiple times in the field.Phase I submittals are due no than 4:00 PM CST, December 16, 2010. View proposal instructions and areas of need at https://www.fbo.aov/spq/USAF/AFMC/HQAFCEE/AFCEEBAA-11-001/listina.html. > Upcoming Live Internet Seminars Enhanced Attenuation of Chlorinated Organics: A Site Management Tool - December 2, 2010,11:00AM-1:00PM EST (16:00-18:00 GMT). This training on the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guidance for Enhanced Attenuation: Chlorinated Ore (EACO-1, 2008) describes the transition (the bridge) between aggressive remedial actions and MNA and vise versa.Enhancec attenuation (EA) is the application of technologies that minimize energy input and are sustainable in order to reduce contamin; loading and/or increase the attenuation capacity of a contaminated plume to progress sites towards established remedial obje Contaminant loading and attenuation capacity are fundamental to sound decisions for remediation of groundwater contaminat training explains how a decision framework which, when followed, allows for a smooth transition between more aggressive rer technologies to sustainable remedial alternatives and eventually to Monitored Natural Attenuation.This training will demonstrat this decision framework allows regulators and practitioners to integrate Enhanced Attenuation into the remedial decision proce more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.ora or http://ciu-in.ora/iive . BIT Desktop Edition - a Free, Brownfields Site Inventory Tool for your PC - December 6, 2010,11:00AM-12:30PM EST (16:00-17:30 GMT). EPA's Brownfield's Program will sponsor this seminar on the desktop edition of the Brownfields Inventory (BIT).BIT operates from and stores site data on an individual personal computer for Brownfields sites. Tribes, Cities, and regio coalitions can use BIT to create site inventories; submit reports such as the multiple property profile form to the EPA; and log emergency response and other administrative information about brownfields and other environmental programsThe desktop ei TechDirect: December 1, 2010 1 of 8 clu-in.ora/newsletters ------- feel the ed by f rity nt of ate e single uary 20, its (P42) inique nt awards re due irging ; made in istrate 3 of le Air n a later lames i ant ctives. ionlhis nedial :e how ;ss. For 'Tool mal dition was TechDirect: December 1, 2010 2 of 8 clu-in.ora/newsletters ------- requested by tribal stakeholders, to provide an added level of data security by storage of information on a users personal coi instead of on an outside server connected to the internet.The Desktop Edition can be downloaded from the BIT web page at http://www.tab-bit.oraOr by going directly to http://tab-bit.ora/BitDesktop/Bitlnstaller.exe. For more information and to register, see http://clu-in.0 ITRC Mine Waste Treatment Technology Selection - December 7, 2010, 2:00PM-4:15PM EST (19:00-21:15 GMT). ITRC': Waste Team developed the ITRC Web-based Mine Waste Technology Selection site fhttp://www.itrcweb.ora/mininawaste-auidance/1 to project managers in selecting an applicable technology, or suite of technologies, which can be used to remediate mine waste contaminated sitesDecision trees, through a series of questions, guide users to a set of treatment technologies that may be aj to that particular site situationEach technology is described, along with a summary of the applicability, advantages, limitations, performance, stakeholder and regulatory considerations, and lessons learned.Each technology overview links to case studies the technology has been implemented. In this associated Internet-based training, instructors provide background information tl participants through the decision tree using example sites.Project managers, regulators, site owners, and community stakehol should attend this training class to learn how to use the ITRC Web-based Mine Waste Technology Selection site to identify ap technologies, address all impacted media, access case studies, and understand potential regulatory constraintsFor more infoi and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.ora or http://clu-in.ora/live . Your Role in Green Remediation Implementation and Case Studies in Green Remediation - This Year's Models and Tc 2010 NARPM Green Remediation Session Follow-on Webinars) - December 8, January 11, and February 10. In May 20 held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers (NARPM) meeting in Crystal City, VA, and for the third yee row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR^nd like last year, we are offering those talks again to online audience! EPA's definition of GR includes the practice of considering the environmental effects of a remediation strateg the remedy selected and the implementation approach) early in the process, and incorporating options to maximize the net environmental benefit of the cleanup actidrt/e've got more case studies and maturing policy and guidance that we'd like to sha an online audience.EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and split it three separate sessions, one per month starting in December.Each session is scheduled for two hours and will include policy ; studies, with time for Q&A along the way.For more information and to register for all three sessions, see http://ciii-in.ora/iive. Contaminated Sediments: New Tools and Approaches for in-situ Remediation - Session II - December 8, 2010, 2:00PI\ EST (19:00-21:00 GMT). This seminar will feature SRP grantees Dr. Upal Ghosh (Associate Professor and Graduate Progran at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County) and Dr. Joel Burken (Pro Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering and Interim Director of the Environmental Research Center). Dr. Ghosh will p overview of ongoing research on activated carbon amendments to reduce contaminant bioavailability in sediments. This in-sitL technique binds toxic chemicals in sediments and reduces their exposure to the aquatic food web. Dr. Burken will present his i using a traditionally high pressure waterjet in a new and innovative manner to inject remediation amendments like powdered £ carbon at varying depths in contaminated sedimentsThis method also decreases contaminant bioavailability, minimizes resusp and the impact on benthic communities. For more information and to register, see http://ciu-in.ora/iive . ITRC LNAPL Training Parts 1, 2, and 3 - December 9,14, and 16, 2010. Light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) are ore liquids such as gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum hydrocarbon products that are immiscible with water and less dense that LNAPLs are important because they are present in the subsurface at thousands of remediation sites across the country, and c frequently the focus of assessment and remediation effortsPart 1 of this training course explains how LNAPLs behave in the subsurface and examines what controls their behavior.Part 1 also explains what LNAPL data can tell you about the LNAPL an conditions.Relevant and practical examples are used to illustrate key concepts. Part 2 addresses LNAPL characterization and conceptual model development as well as LNAPL recovery evaluation and remedial considerations. Specifically, Part 2 discus LNAPL and site data, when and why those data may be important, and how to get those data. Part 2 also discusses how to ev LNAPL recoverability. Part 3 uses the LNAPL conceptual site model (LCSM) approach to identify the LNAPL concerns or risks proper LNAPL remedial objectives and technology-specific remediation goals and performance metrics.Part 3 also provides ai overview of the LNAPL remedial technology selection framework. For more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.ora http://clu-in.org/live . Field scale Remediation Experience using Iron Nanoparticles and Evolving Risk-Benefit Understanding - December 1 10:00AM-12:15PM EST (15:00-17:15 GMT). "Contaminated Land: Applications in Real Environments" (CL:AIRE), a not-for-pi organization, is presently undertaking a research project on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), titled "A risk/benefit approach to the application of iron nanoparticles for the remediation of contaminated sites in the environment", supported by r3 Environmental Technology Ltd (UK), The University of Nottingham (UK), Deltares (Netherlands Geosyntec (USAJ.he purpose of this webinar is to hear presentations from some nano-remediation projects where nanoscale zero-,valent iron has been used as a remediation technique in a practical way.Presentations will discuss the context of the app the risk management problem being addressed, the practical delivery and use of the technology, the regulatory approval proci the project outcomes and ongoing monitoring.ln particular, a focus of the webinar will be to consider the risks versus the benel nanopartice use for remediation, and this will be the focus of an open discussion following the project presentations. For more information and to register, see http://ciu-in.ora/iive . Renewable Energy on Potentially Contaminated Land Webinar Series: Department of Energy's Technical Assistance - December 15, 2010,12:00PM-1:00PM EDT (17:00-18:00 GMT).During this session, Courtney Welch will provide an overvit Department of Energy's (DOE) Technical Assistance Program (TAP).TAP supports the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bl Grant Program (EECBG) and the State Energy Program (SEP) by providing state, local, and tribal officials the tools and resou needed to implement successful and sustainable clean energy programsThrough TAP, DOE has launched a $25 million effort EECBG and SEP Recovery Act recipients. This effort, which is jointly-funded with EECBG and SEP Recovery Act dollars, is ai TechDirect: December 1, 2010 3 of 8 clu-in.ora/newsletters ------- mputer ra/live . 5 Mining assist jplicable where hen take ders 'propriate 'mation >ols (The 10, EPA sr in a i an iy (i.e., re with into and case /I-4:00PM n Director fessor of resent an j 'esearch ictivated tension ganic i water, are d site site ses key raluate ; and set n or 4, 2010, -ofit UK i) and plication, ess, and Fits of iron Program 3W of the lock irces to assist med at TechDirect: December 1, 2010 4 of 8 clu-in.ora/newsletters ------- accelerating payments, improving project and program performance, and increasing the return on Recovery Act investmentsF one-on-one assistance, to an extensive online resource library, to facilitation of peer exchange of best practices and lessons learned-TAP offers a wide range of resources to serve the needs of EECBG and SEP granteesFor more information and to re: See http://clu-in.org/live . Superfund Research Program Funding Opportunities - December 15, 2010, 2:00PM-3:30PM EST (19:00-20:30 GMT). Tl Superfund Research Program (SRP) will describe current funding opportunities including the multi-project center grant, the inc research program grant, and the small business innovative research grant.Primary focus will be on the new multi-project centt announcement. This seminar will be of interest to academic institutions with an interest in applying for Superfund Research Pn grants.For more information and to register, see http://ciu-in.ora/iive . > New Documents and Web Resources Technology News and Trends (EPA 542-N-10-005). This issue describes accelerated remediation of contaminant source ar containing dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL).Treatment typically involves conversion of contaminants, most commonly trichloroethene, from the nonaqueous phase to the dissolved phase where degradation occurs more readily through chemical biological processes (October 2010, 6 pages).View or download at http://ciu-in.ora/techpubs.htm . Data Quality Screening Using Trend Charts. U.S. EPA's Region 9 Quality Assurance Office introduces an innovative, trans quantitative and graphical method the Region is using to communicate analytical data quality information.Trend charts provide visual method for use in assessing QC results and QA oversight of Quality Assurance Project Plan implementation overtime e and laboratory QC data, performance evaluation sample results, field and laboratory audit findings for Superfund, RCRA, and programme charts permit one to identify patterns, potential problems and to suggest corrective action. EPA's Contract Labora Program (CLP) developed Trending Analytical Data (TAD) tool to generate and communicate data quality information (quality results) for Superfund data users in near real time.This paper briefly covers the automated tools capability and features that ar available to anyone accessing CLP analytical servicesAlthough developed for Superfund, private laboratories can easily prep; charts for samples analyzed in the RCRA and water programs.The graphical and/or supporting data may then be loaded onto management system (DMS) for sharing information and QC performance data amongst project staff, including states, regulate and stakeholders for collaboration and discussion.Region 9's DMS is QUICKR. QUICKR is currently being utilized to house th along with associated Quality Assurance Project Plan, Laboratory QC, field and laboratory audit reports, corrective actions, ar validation reportiaboratory raw data may also be stored on QUICKR (July 2010, 19 pages). View or download at http://www.epa,aov/reaion9/aa/pdfs/TrendChartina,pdf. New Documents on EUGRIS, the platform for European contaminated soil and water information. More than 18 resouri events, projects and news items were added to EUGRIS in November 1-24, 2010. These can be viewed at http://www.euaris.info/whatsnew.asp. Then select the appropriate month and year for the updates in which you are interested. The fol resource was posted on EUGRIS: Communicating Understanding of Contaminated Land Risks (2010). The Scotland & Northern Ireland Forum for Environr Research (SNIFFER) released this guidance which notes that communicating about land contamination and proposed remedi solutions is exceedingly complex and often emotionally charged because of the potentially serious implications of the problem diverse range of people involved and competing prioritie£ffective risk communication is not just about convincing people aboi you perceive as the real risk following a technical risk assessment, but must be based on an understanding that people will ha different perceptions of the risk as a result of their own situation and values.This guidance document is designed to assist thos communicating with the public and other stakeholders about land contamination risks. It includes: Recommendations on how t develop an effective communication strategy, and Practical advice on how to communicate effectively about land contaminatic or download at http://www.sniffer.ora ¦ukAA/ebcontrol/Secure/ClientSpecific/ResourceManaaement/UploadedFiles/Communicatina%20understandina%20of%20contaminated%20 %20auidance%20(UKLQ13).pdf . > Conferences and Symposia Call for Abstracts!! 2011 Environmental Monitoring and Data Quality Workshop, Arlington, VA, March 28-April 1, 2011 annual DoD Environmental Monitoring & Data Quality Workshop includes technical training sessions, technical presentations, plenary session featuring distinguished speakers, a Q&A forum, component meetings, a poster session, an update on the Do[ Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP), and networking opportunities with members of the environmental communitphis workshop is open to all interested environmental professionals involved with DoD sites or projects including representatives from the DoD services, other federal agencies, state, local, and tribal governments, academia, and the private abstracts for technical presentations and posters must be submitted via email by January 14, 2011. For more information and an abstract, see http://www.reaonline.com/2011emdaworkshop . Vapor Intrusion Pathway: A Practical Guideline ITRC 2-day Classroom Training, San Antonio, TX, January 20-21, 201' TechDirect: December 1, 2010 5 of 8 clu-in.ora/newsletters ------- rom gister, ne dividual 3r grant ogram eas / or parent, : a quick 3.g., field water tory control e are a data ;d entities e charts, id ces, lowing nental ation , the it what ive ;e o )n. View land%20risks . The 8th a D i sectorAII to submit 1. Led by TechDirect: December 1, 2010 6 of 8 clu-in.ora/newsletters ------- internationally recognized experts, this 2-day ITRC classroom training will enable you to learn the latest strategies to conduct: screening and investigations; determine what tools are appropriate to collect quality data and evaluate the results; apply multi| of evidence to ensure quality decision-making; build solutions for VI issues through understanding of mitigation options; and n with environmental professionals dealing with this interdisciplinary and complex pathwalyiteractive learning with hands-on exhi classroom exercises, and frequent Q&A sessions will reinforce these course objectives and contribute to a practical understar this difficult pathwa^For more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.ora/cii.asp . NOTE: For TechDirect, we prefer to concentrate mainly on new documents and the Internet live events. 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