TechDirect, September 1, 2015
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> Upcoming Live Internet Seminars
ITRC Groundwater Statistics for Environmental Project Managers - September 3,
2015,1:00PM-3:15PM EDT (17:00-19:15 GMT). Statistical techniques may be used
throughout the process of cleaning up contaminated groundwater. It is challenging for
practitioners, who are not experts in statistics, to interpret, and use statistical
techniques. ITRC developed the Technical and Regulatory Web-based Guidance on
Groundwater Statistics and Monitoring Compliance (GSMC-1, 2013) and this associated
training specifically for environmental project managers who review or use statistical
calculations for reports, who make recommendations or decisions based on statistics, or
who need to demonstrate compliance for groundwater projects. The training class will
encourage and support project managers and others who are not statisticians to: use
the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Web-based Guidance on Groundwater Statistics
and Monitoring Compliance (GSMC-1, 2013) to make better decisions for projects; apply
key aspects of the statistical approach to groundwater data; and answer common
questions on background, compliance, trend analysis, and monitoring optimization.
ITRC's Technical and Regulatory Web-based Guidance on Groundwater Statistics and
Monitoring Compliance (GSMC-1, 2013) and this associated training bring clarity to the
planning, implementation, and communication of groundwater statistical methods and
should lead to greater confidence and transparency in the use of groundwater statistics
for site management. For more information and to register, see httnv/www.itrcweh.om or
https://clu-in.ora/live.
SERDP & ESTCP Webinar Series, Munitions Response: Underwater Geophysical
Sensors - September 17, 2015,12:00PM EST (16:00PM GMT). Please join the
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) for two
presentations on Department of Defense (DoD) research efforts to develop underwater
geophysical sensors. First, Dr. Mark Prouty of Geometries will discuss the development
of a real-time underwater magnetometer array to detect, characterize, and remediate
military munitions found at underwater sites. Second, Dr. Thomas Bell of Leidos will talk
about adapting electromagnetic sensor technologies to underwater applications for
unexploded ordnance detection and classification. For more information and to register,
SG6 https://www.serdp-estcp.ora/Tools-and-Trainina/Webinar-Series/09-17-2015.
ITRC LNAPL Training Parts 1, 2, and 3 - September 22, 24, 29. Light non-aqueous
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phase liquids (LNAPLs) are organic liquids such as gasoline, diesel, and other
petroleum hydrocarbon products that are immiscible with water and less dense than
water. LNAPLs are important because they are present in the subsurface at thousands
of remediation sites across the country, and are frequently the focus of assessment and
remediation efforts. Part 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 and site conditions. Relevant and practical examples
are used to illustrate key concepts. Part 2 addresses LNAPL characterization and site
conceptual model development as well as LNAPL recovery evaluation and remedial
considerations. Specifically, Part 2 discusses key LNAPL and site data, when and why
those data may be important, and how to get those data. Part 2 also discusses how to
evaluate LNAPL recoverability. Part 3 uses the LNAPL conceptual site model (LCSM)
approach to identify the LNAPL concerns or risks and set proper LNAPL remedial
objectives and technology-specific remediation goals and performance metrics. Part 3
also provides an overview of the LNAPL remedial technology selection framework. For
more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.ora or https://ciu-in.ora/iive.
> New Documents and Web Resources
Geophysical Classification for Munitions Response. Geophysical classification is a
new technology in which buried metal items (such as scrap metal or unexploded
ordnance) are detected on a site. With the use of new instruments and advanced
geophysics, the buried items are classified to determine whether they are munitions that
should be removed or metal clutter, debris, or geology that can be left in the ground.
This web-based guidance document explains the process of geophysical classification,
describes its benefits and limitations, and most importantly discusses the information
and data needed by regulators to monitor and evaluate the use of the technology. This
document also emphasizes using a systematic planning process to develop data
acquisition and decision strategies at the outset of a munitions response effort, as well
as quality considerations throughout the project. Stakeholder issues that are unique to
munitions response are also discussed (August 2015, 108 pages). View or download at
http://itrcweb.0ra/acmr-2/. For more information on the corresponding Internet-based training
course that will be offered beginning in November 2015, see http://www.itrcweb.ora/Trainina.
Greener Cleanup Technical Summary Form: Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
LLC, North Haven, Connecticut. The U.S. EPA encourages use of the ASTM
Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups (E2893-13) to reduce the environmental footprint
of site cleanup activities. At the Pharmacia and Upjohn Company Site in New Haven,
Connecticut, the standard guide was used to identify and evaluate greener cleanup best
management practices (BMPs). Remediation technologies implemented at this 78-acre
site include groundwater extraction and treatment, a perimeter groundwater hydraulic
barrier wall, excavation and onsite consolidation of impacted soils, sediment dredging,
soil cover systems and in situ thermal remediation. Ultimately, more than 80 greener
cleanup BMPs were incorporated into the design and implementation of the cleanup
(July 2015, 22 pages). To view the project profile, including the ASTM greener cleanup
technical summary, visit https://clu-in.ora/areenremediation/profiles/pharmaciaupiohn.
Superfund Research Program Research Brief 248: Cellulose Nanomaterials in
Environmental Cleanup Technologies. Nanomaterials made of cellulose - a natural
polymer used mainly to produce paper - hold great promise in environmental
remediation applications and water filtration membranes, according to Duke University
Superfund Research Program (Duke SRP) researchers. In a compilation of research
findings, Duke SRP researchers led by Mark Wesner, Ph.D., outline the physical and
chemical properties, production costs, and current use of cellulose nanomaterials. For
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more information, S66 http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/srp/researchbriefs/view.cfm7Brief ID=248. TO get monthly
updates on research advances from the SRP you can subscribe to their Research Brief
mailing list athttps://list.nih.gov/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=SRP-BRIEF&A=1.
Technology Innovation News Survey Corner. The Technology Innovation News
Survey contains market/commercialization information; reports on demonstrations,
feasibility studies and research; and other news relevant to the hazardous waste
community interested in technology development. Recent issues, complete archives,
and subscription information is available at https://ciu-in.ora/products/tins/. The following
resources were included in recent issues:
• Questions and Answers [from] EPA's Remedial Acquisition Framework (RAF)
Webinar
• Treatment of a PHC Source Zone Using Land Application of Sulfate
• An Integrated Framework of Methods, Technologies, Tools and Policies for
Improvement of Brownfield Regeneration in Europe: Project Final Report [Timbre
Project]
• B&L Woodwaste Site, Pierce County, Washington: Phase 2 In Situ Pilot Study
Monitoring Report [for reductive precipitation PRBs]
• Study to Identify BATEA for the Management and Control of Effluent Quality from
Mines
• Role of Nitrate in the Remobilization and Attenuation of Selenium in Coal Mine
Waste
• In Situ Immobilization of Selenium in Sediment
• Networking with Technical, Scientific and End-User Community
• Taking Nanotechnological Remediation Processes from Lab Scale to End User
Applications for the Restoration of a Clean Environment [NanoRem Project]
• Promoting Nanoremediation Using Nanoscale Zerovalent Iron (NZVI):
Risk-Benefit and Markets Appraisal, Initial Exploitation Strategy and Consultation
[NanoRem Project]
EUGRIS Corner. New Documents on EUGRIS, the platform for European contaminated
soil and water information. More than 7 resources, events, projects and news items were
added to EUGRIS in August 2015. These can be viewed at httEV/wwwjeuansjnfo/whatsnewjasiD.
Then select the appropriate month and year for the updates in which you are interested.
The following resource was posted on EUGRIS:
Call for Papers on Global Trends in Sustainable and Green Remediation.
Sustainable remediation covers a wider range of sustainability impacts and benefits in
the remediation of contaminated sites; and also, for a number of the groups involved,
extends to ideas of sustainable regeneration and land use (e.g. UK) and sustainable
soil management (e.g. NL). A related concept is "green remediation" being advanced by
the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), which focuses on minimizing or
mitigating the environmental impacts of remediation activities in mature site clean-up
programs. Sustainable remediation has become an area of intense development across
the world, and has important contributions to make to emerging cross-disciplinary
sustainable development practices in land-use planning (for example in the context of
"brownfields development"), urban design and management ("urban renewal") and
transport ("transit oriented development"). This special issue provides an overview of
the state of the art for sustainable and green remediation, along with the perspectives
and concepts that underpin sustainable/green remediation and a view of its future
direction of travel. Contributions are sought on case studies or examples of sustainable
or green remediation in practice; tools, techniques and applications for the assessment,
management and verification of sustainability on contaminated sites; and application of
low impact remedial techniques such as phyto-remediation, use of charcoals etc
(so-called "gentle remediation"). To submit a paper please see:
httEV/eeSjelsevjercom/jema/defauJtjasi} .
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> Conferences and Symposia
LNAPLs: Science, Management, and Technology - ITRC 2-day Classroom
Training, Seattle (area), WA, September 15-16, 2015; Austin, TX, November 18-19,
2015. Led by internationally recognized experts, this 2-day ITRC classroom training will
enable you to develop and apply an LNAPL Conceptual Site Model (LCSM), understand
and assess LNAPL subsurface behavior, develop and justify LNAPL remedial objectives
including maximum extent practicable considerations, select appropriate LNAPL
remedial technologies and measure progress, and use ITRC's science-based LNAPL
guidance to efficiently move sites to closure. Interactive learning with classroom
exercises and Q&A sessions will reinforce these course learning objectives. For local,
state, and federal government; students; community stakeholders; and tribal
representatives, ITRC has a limited number of scholarships (waiver of registration fee
only) available. For more information and to register, see httn://www.itmweh.om/traininn.
RE3 Conference & Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, September 15-17, 2015. RE3 is a
conference put on for the industry by the industry, and it continues to evolve through
partnerships with regulatory agencies and the media. This event focuses on site
remediation and redevelopment, with an aim to appeal to both technical and
non-technical audiences by way of presentations, short courses, poster sessions and
exhibits. It also offers opportunities for geologists and engineers to gain professional
development hours and continuing education credits. The agenda includes a September
17 panel session, "ASTM's Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups," organized by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and ASTM partners to explain the goals of
greener cleanups and provide an overview of the Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups
(ASTM E2893-13). For more information and to register, see
http://www.enviroblend.com/re3-about.
12th International Phytotechnologies Conference, Manhattan, KS, September
27-30, 2015. This conference, hosted by Kansas State University, will provide scientists,
engineers, consultants, policy regulators and other interested individuals the opportunity
to explore and discuss how recent developments in phytotechnologies address current
and emerging environmental challenges. Phytotechnologies refer to plant-based
technologies to clean water, soil, air, and provide ecosystem services including energy
from biomass. For more information and to register, see
http://conferences.k-state.edu/phvtotech2015/.
2015 NGWA Conference on Groundwater in Fractured Rock, Burlington, VT,
September 28-29, 2015. USGS researchers and other presenters will share a synopsis
on the use of innovative techniques, cutting-edge research, and lessons learned from
practical experience regarding characterizing and remediating groundwater in fractured
rock environments during this National Ground Water Association (NGWA) conference.
For more information and to register, see
http://www.nawa.ora/Events-Education/conferences/Paaes/5017sep15.aspx.
13th HCH & Pesticides Forum, Zaragoza, Spain, November 3-6, 2015. This three
day forum will focus on the lessons learned from the legacy of the lindane production in
Spain.For more information and to register, htte ://www, hchforu m .com/.
Call for Abstracts! 9th Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at
Hazardous Waste Sites, Philadelphia, PA, April 20-22, 2016. The applications of
engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to
evolve rapidly. The goal of this symposium, co-hosted by the Society of American
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Military Engineers (SAME) Philadelphia Post and the U.S. EPA, is to facilitate an
interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector
related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. Abstracts are due by October
16, 2015. For more information and to submit an abstract, see
http://secure.sameposts.ora/franchises/philadelphia/events/634.
Call for Abstracts! 2016 SustRem Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 26-28,
2016. The 2016 SustRem Conference aims to stimulate international exchange by
providing a venue for public, private and academic sectors to share experiences and
perspectives on how contaminated sites can be remediated with a smaller overall
footprint and more positive outcomes, and how their reuse can contribute to a more
sustainable land development. As sponsors, the Sustainable Remediation Forum
(SURF), Common Forum, Contaminated Land: Applications in Real Environments
(CLAIRE) and Network for Industrially Contaminated Land in Europe (NICOLE) are
soliciting abstracts meeting the conference themes of sustainability indicators and
metrics; stakeholder and/or aboriginal engagement; resource conservation; sustainable
brownfield redevelopment; corporate sustainability reporting and benchmarking;
education and research in the field of sustainable remediation; and international
regulatory frameworks. Abstracts are due by October 14, 2015. For more information
and to submit an abstract, see
http://www.rpic-ibic.ca/en/events/federal-contaminated-sites-fcs-national-workshop/2016-fcs-national-workshop/sustrem-home
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