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> Request for Proposals

2016 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants. These
brownfields grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and
hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances
co-mingled with petroleum). Opportunities for funding are as follows: Brownfields
Assessment Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years; Assessment
Coalitions are funded up to $600,000 over three years), Brownfield Revolving Loan
Fund Grants (each funded up to $1,000,000 over five years), and Brownfields Cleanup
Grants (each funded up to $200,000 over three years). The proposal submission
deadline is December 18, 2015. EPA will provide one guideline outreach webinar on
November 10, 2015 at 2pm (EST). The purpose of this training webinar is to assist
applicants with understanding the Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup
Grant Guidelines and in applying for the grants. Join the webinar at
http://epawebconferencina.acms.com/fvi6/ and/or via conference call (dial-in number!
1-866-299-3188/ access code: 202-566-1817). For more information and to view the

grant guidelines, see http://www2.epa.aov/brownfields/applv-brownfields-arant-fundina.

> Upcoming Live Internet Seminars

Nanotechnology for Site Remediation - November 2, 2015,11:00AM-1:00PM EST
(16:00-18:00 GMT). This webinar is a follow-up to the Inaugural Conference on the
Applications of Nanotechnology for Safe and Sustainable Environmental Remediations
[Nano-4-Rem-aNssERs] which was held in Hammond, Louisiana in the Summer of
2013.In this 2 hour webinar, the expert panel will give an update about the current state

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of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) workers' exposure scenarios in environmental
remediation; an update of the U.S. EPA Superfund sites experience with the use of
ENPs; an update on nano-zero-valent iron-based remediation experience in Europe;
and an overview of ways to harness "informatics 4 impact" to meet your mission goals.
For more information and to register, see https://ciu-in.org/iive.

ITRC Soil Sampling and Decision Making Using Incremental Sampling
Methodology Parts 1 and 2 - November 3 and 10, 2015. This 2-part training course
along with ITRC's Web-based Incremental Sampling Methodology Technical and
Regulatory Guidance Document (ISM-1, 2012) is intended to assist regulators and
practitioners with understanding the fundamental concepts of soil/contaminant
heterogeneity, representative sampling, sampling/laboratory error and how ISM
addresses these concepts. Through this training course the participant should learn:
basic principles to improve soil sampling results, systematic planning steps important to
ISM, how to determine ISM Decision Units (DU), the answers to common questions
about ISM sampling design and data analysis, methods to collect and analyze ISM soil
samples, the impact of laboratory processing on soil samples, and how to evaluate ISM
data and make decisions. In addition this ISM training and guidance provides insight on
when and how to apply ISM at a contaminated site, and will aid in developing or
reviewing project documents incorporating ISM (e.g., work plans, sampling plans,
reports). For more information and to register, see http://www.itrcweb.ora or https://ciu-in.org/iive.

Integrating Data from Multidisciplinary Research, Session III - Establishing
Infrastructure for Data Integration - November 4, 2015,1:00PM-3:00PM EST
(18:00-20:00 GMT). This webinar series explores challenges and opportunities for
integrating datasets to solve complex environmental health problems. In the third
session, speakers include data science experts who are developing tools through
NIH-funded grants to establish infrastructure to coordinate data and develop
sophisticated approaches to utilize big data to advance our understanding of human
health and disease. Susan Teitelbaum, Ph.D. Associate Professor in the Department
of Preventive Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Patricia Kovatch,
Associate Dean for Scientific Computing and Associate Professor at the Icahn School
of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Deborah McGuinness, Ph.D., Computer Science
Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, will discuss their previous work related to
knowledge integration and developing data infrastructure. They will also discuss their
recent NIEHS Children's Health Exposure Analysis Resource (CHEAR) Data
Repository, Analysis, and Science Center award, which will address methodology for
combining data from a wide range of environmental health studies. Gregory Cooper,
M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh, will
discuss the Center for Causal Discovery, an inaugural member of the NIH Big Data to
Knowledge (BD2K) Consortium. Cooper leads the Center, which is developing and
making available the algorithms, software, and system architecture needed by
biomedical scientists seeking to discover causal relationships using large and diverse
data sets. For more information and to register, see https://ciu-in.om/iive.

ITRC Geophysical Classification for Munitions Response - November 5, 2015,
1:00PM-3:15PM EST (18:00-20:15 GMT). This training class and supporting guidance
document explain the process of geophysical classification, describe its benefits and
limitations, and discuss the information and data needed by regulators to monitor and
evaluate the use of the technology. This document and training also emphasize 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.
After this training class, participants will: understand the technology and terminology,
be ready to engage in the planning process to address quality considerations
throughout a project, find tools to transfer knowledge within organizations and to
stakeholders, and start to transition mindset to decisions that leave non-hazardous

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items in the ground. An audience who understand current munitions response tools
and procedures (for example, geophysical surveys, sensors, data analysis) will benefit
most from this document and training. For more information and to register, see

http://www.itrcweb.ora OP https://clu-in.ora/live.

SERDP Funding Opportunities - November 10, 2015,1:30PM -2:30PM EST
(18:30-19:30 GMT). SERDP Acting Executive Director Dr. Anne Andrews and Deputy
Director Dr. Andrea Leeson will conduct an online seminar SERDP Funding
Opportunities. This briefing will offer valuable information for those interested in new
SERDP funding opportunities. During the online seminar, participants may ask
questions about the funding process, the current SERDP solicitations, and the proposal
submission process. For more information and to register, see

https://cc,readvtalk,com/cc/s/reaistrations/new?cid=dtoitrab9ivv .

SERDP ESTCP Munitions Response: Land Based Program Closeout - November
12, 2015 12:00PM -1:30PM EST (17:00-18:30 GMT). Mr. David Wright (CH2M HILL),
Mr. John Jackson (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento), and Mr. Doug Maddox
(Environmental Protection Agency) will present on Land-Based Program Closeouts at
Munitions sites. For more information and to register, see

https://serdp-estcp.ora/Tools-and-Trainina/Webinar-Series .

Implementing Greener Cleanups through ASTM's Standard Guide (E2893-13) -
November 17, 2015,12:00PM-2:00PM EST (17:00-19:00 GMT). The U.S. EPA and
other organizations encourage use of the ASTM International Standard Guide for
Greener Cleanups (E2893-13), which offers a step-wise approach for reducing the
environmental footprint of site cleanup activities. This two-hour webinar sponsored by
the U.S. EPA will provide participants with an overview of the Standard, show how the
Standard can inform project decisions, and describe experiences in using the Standard
at sites across the U.S.under state or federal cleanup programs. For more information
and to register, see https://ciu-in.ora/iive.

RE-Powering's Screening Tools - November 18, 2015 1:30PM-3:00PM EST
(18:30-20:00 GMT). EPA's RE-Powering America's Land Initiative encourages
renewable energy development on current and formerly contaminated lands, landfills
and mine sites. The Initiative has recently upgraded its Google Earth Mapper and
released its electronic decision tree tool to allow stakeholders the ability to identify and
explore sites for solar or wind potential. The Mapper uses Google Earth and displays
and screens over 80,000 EPA- and state-tracked sites, comprising over 43 million
acres. The Mapper provides search options by renewable energy at various scales,
contaminated land type or specific site names. In addition, many sites are linked to
site-specific reports maintained by the EPA region and program managing the site. The
electronic decision tree is a downloadable computer application that: explores
potentially contaminated sites (e.g., brownfields, RCRA permitted, Superfund sites),
landfills, and underutilized sites and rooftops; walks users through a series of Yes / No /
Skip questions supplemented by tips and links to relevant tools and information
resources; screens for site characteristics, redevelopment considerations, criteria
specific to landfills and contaminated sites, energy load, policies and financial
considerations; and generates reports of the screening results and user annotations.

The webinar will provide a brief overview of the RE-Powering America's Land
Initiative, provide a quick review and update on its Mapper tool and focus on describing
and demonstrating the Electronic Decision Tree tool. For more information and to

Historical Radiological Assessments (HRAs): The What, Why and How for Navy
Remedial Project Managers - November 18, 2015 2:00PM EDT (19:00 GMT). The

Navy will host this webinar on HRAs. The Historical Radiological Assessment (HRA) is
typically the first step for identification and classification of sites that have been

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impacted or potentially impacted by general radiological materials called G-RAM. The
Navy is conducting the HRAs at many of our bases; these HRAs are the functional
equivalent of a CERCLA Preliminary Assessment or a RCRA Facility Assessment. This
webinarwill provide information on the HRA purpose, implementation process, roles of
the project team, and follow on actions. For more information and to register, see

http://www.navfac.navv.mil/navfac worldwide/specialty centers/exwc/products and services/ev/erb/oer2,html .

SRP Funding Opportunities Web Seminar - December 1, 2015,1:00PM-2:00PM
EST (18:00-19:00 GMT). The SRP will be holding a web seminar to provide information
about the new "Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program
(P42)" funding opportunity, RFA-ES-15-019

(http://arants.nih.aov/arants/auide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-15-019.htmlV FOCUS Will be On the multi-project Center

grant announcement, including an emphasis on changes compared to previous
solicitations.Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. For more
information and to register, see https://ciu-in.org/iive.

Screening, Testing, and Application of Residuals and Byproducts for
Remediation - December 2, 2015,1:00PM-3:00PM EST (18:00-20:00 GMT). This
webinar will discuss the use of coal combustion products for soil remediation at mining
sites, as well as discuss recent research on screening and testing residuals, such as
waste lime, gypsum, and paper mill sludge, for application on contaminated lands.
Presentations will include case study data and findings that are supported by
publications available from the presenter and collaborators' website www.landrehab.org. A
previous, related CLU-IN mining webinar on Using Biosolids and Coal Combustion
Products for Soil Remediation at Mining Sites was presented on July 24, 2014 and is
archived at https://ciu-in.ora/iive/archive. For more information and to register, see

https://clu-in.ora/live.

Issues and Options in Human Health Risk Assessment - A Resource When
Alternatives to Default Parameters and Scenarios are Proposed - December 3,
2015,1:00PM-3:15PM EST (18:00-20:15 GMT). After participating in this ITRC training
course, the learner will be able to apply ITRC's Decision Making at Contaminated
Sites: Issues and Options in Human Health Risk (RISK-3, 2015) document when
developing or reviewing site-specific risk assessments by: identifying common issues
encountered when alternatives to default parameters and scenarios are proposed
during the planning, data evaluation, toxicity, exposure assessment, and risk
characterization and providing possible options for addressing these issues; recognizing
the value of proper planning and the role of stakeholders in the development and
review of risk assessments; and providing information (that includes links to additional
resources and tools) to support decision making when alternatives to default
approaches, scenarios and parameters are proposed. For more information and to

register, see http://www.itrcweb.ora Or http://clu-in.ora/live.

Petroleum Vapor Intrusion: Fundamentals of Screening, Investigation, and
Management - December 4, 2015,1:00PM-3:15PM EST (18:00-20:15 GMT).

Chemical contaminants in soil and groundwater can volatilize into soil gas and migrate
through unsaturated soils of the vadose zone. Vapor intrusion (VI) occurs when these
vapors migrate upward into overlying buildings through cracks and gaps in the building
floors, foundations, and utility conduits, and contaminate indoor air. If present at
sufficiently high concentrations, these vapors may present a threat to the health and
safety of building occupants. Petroleum vapor intrusion (PVI) is a subset of VI and is
the process by which volatile petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) released as vapors from
light nonaqueous phase liquids (LNAPL), petroleum-contaminated soils, or
petroleum-contaminated groundwater migrate through the vadose zone and into
overlying buildings. The ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guidance Web-Based
Document, Petroleum Vapor Intrusion: Fundamentals of Screening, Investigation, and
Management (PVI-1, 2014) and this associated Internet-based training provides

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regulators and practitioners with consensus information based on empirical data and
recent research to support PVI decision making under different regulatory frameworks.
The PVI assessment strategy described in this guidance document enables confident
decision making that protects human health for various types of petroleum sites and
multiple PHC compounds. This guidance provides a comprehensive methodology for
screening, investigating, and managing potential PVI sites and is intended to promote
the efficient use of resources and increase confidence in decision making when
evaluating the potential for vapor intrusion at petroleum-contaminated sites. By using
the ITRC guidance document, the vapor intrusion pathway can be eliminated from
further investigation at many sites where soil or groundwater is contaminated with
petroleum hydrocarbons or where LNAPL is present. For more information and to

> New Documents and Web Resources

RE-Powering's Electronic Decision Tree. Developed by EPA's RE-Powering
America's Land Initiative, the RE-Powering Electronic Decision Tree tool guides
interested parties through a process to screen sites for their suitability for solar
photovoltaics or wind installations. EPA encourages renewable energy on already
developed or degraded land instead of green space. This informational resource will
help ascertain whether potential barriers to a solar or wind project exist at a site of
interest. It provides: a step-by-step walk through of key considerations for renewable
energy development at the site; suggested resources to help you answer screening
questions to gauge the site's potential; and reports summarizing your answers to the
screening questions, initial findings regarding suitability and other comments about the

site. Download at http://www2.epa.aov/re-powerina/re-powerinas-eiectronic-decision-tree. For more

information on the corresponding internet seminar that will be offered on November 18,

SG6 https://clu-in.org/live.

NAVFAC Technical Memorandum on Vapor Intrusion Passive Sampling. This
technical memorandum describes the basics of passive sampler theory and design,
available types of passive samplers, advantages and limitations of passive samplers,
and important considerations when implementing a passive sampling program. Results
from two vapor intrusion case studies at DoD sites are highlighted (July 2015, 20

pages). Download at https://clu-in.org/download/issues/vi/VI-passive-samplina-EXWC-EV-1503.pdf.

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 http://ciu-in.ora/products/tins/. The following
resources were included in recent issues:

• Quantifying Seepage Flux Using Sediment Temperatures

• Biotransformation of Dimethylarsinic Acid: Engineering Issue

• The Biogeochemistry and Bioremediation of Uranium and Other Priority
Radionuclides

• Methods for Characterizing the Fate and Effects of NanoZerovalent Iron During
Groundwater Remediation

• Detection and Characterization of Engineered Nanomaterials in the
Environment: Current State-of-the-Art and Future Directions - Report,

Annotated Bibliography, and Image Library

• Ground Water Technical Considerations During the Five-Year Review Process

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• Cost-Effective, Ultra-Sensitive Groundwater Monitoring for Site Remediation and
Management: Standard Operating Procedures with QA/QC

• Soil and Groundwater Remediation Technologies for Former Gasworks and
Gasholder Sites

• Risk-Based Management of Mercury-Impacted Sites

• U.S. EPA Proceedings of National Conference on Mining-Influenced Waters:
Approaches for Characterization, Source Control and Treatment

• Draft Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls

EUGRIS Corner. New Documents on EUGRIS, the platform for European
contaminated soil and water information. More than 17 resources, events, projects and
news items were added to EUGRIS in October 2015. These can be viewed at
httn://www.eunris.infn/whatsnew.asn. Then select the appropriate month and year for the updates
in which you are interested. The following resource was posted on EUGRIS:

In situ thermal treatment (ISTT) for source zone remediation of soil and
groundwater. Published in 2013 by the Centre of Competence for Soil, Groundwater
and Site Revitalisation in Germany, this text covers In situ thermal treatment (ISTT)
Guidelines. The specific planning and implementation steps in the different project
phases are illustrated for users, principals and authorities in an easy-to-understand,
practice-based manner.The guidelines are also intended to assist in estimating and
evaluating the site-specific remediation success of ISTT right from an early stage of
planning. Furthermore, possibilities to compensate for investigatory and forecast
insecurities by adjusting the overall design are demonstrated, and advice is given for
the monitoring of the remediation operations and the evaluation of the remediation
success. View or download at

http://www.reconsite.com/fileadmin/dateien/Publikationen/ISTT Guidelines FINAL PRINT.odf .

> Conferences and Symposia

13th HCH & Pesticides Forum, Zaragoza, Spain, November 3-6, 2015. This three
day forum will focus on the lessons learned from the legacy of lindane production in
Spain.For more information and to register, htte ://www. hchforum.com/.

LNAPLs: Science, Management, and Technology - ITRC 2-day Classroom
Training, 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 http://www.itrcweb.ora/trainina.

Groundwater High-Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC), Atlanta, GA,
December 10-11, 2015. This training course focuses on groundwater characterization
and discusses (1) the impacts of subsurface heterogeneity on the investigation and
cleanup of groundwater and related media, (2) the need for scale-appropriate
measurements and adequate data density, and (3) the tools and strategies that are
available to overcome the impacts of subsurface heterogeneity. After taking this

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course, participants will be armed with information that will allow them to improve their
subsurface investigation approaches and develop more realistic and comprehensive
conceptual site models (CSM). CSMs developed based on HRSC strategies and tools
will decrease site uncertainty, improve the remedy selection process for groundwater
remedies, and better enable the evaluation, design, and implementation of targeted in
situ and ex situ groundwater remedies. The Groundwater HRSC course is an
advanced 2-day course. The recommended audience includes EPA, federal, state,
tribal and private industry technical project managers, practitioners and other
stakeholders involved in groundwater investigation and remediation. For more
information and to register, see https://trainex.ora/hrsc.

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