About TIP

		Mission
		Staff Directory
		Subject Matter Overview
		Coming to Visit Us
		Other Web Sites Supported by the Technology Innovation Program

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> Mission

The mission of the Technology Innovation Program (TIP), formerly known as the Technology Innovation Office, is to advocate more effective, less costly approaches (i.e. "smarter solutions") by government and industry to assess and clean up contaminated waste sites, soil, and groundwater. Working with other federal agencies, states, consulting engineering firms, responsible parties, technology developers, and the investment community, TIP provides robust technology and market information and works to remove policy and institutional impediments related to the deployment of these technologies. The scope of the mission extends to Superfund sites, corrective action sites under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), underground storage tank clean-ups, state voluntary clean up programs and Brownfields. Technologies of interest are for field sampling and analysis and management (treatment and containment) of contaminated soil and groundwater. By contrast, TIP is not a focus for EPA interest in technologies for industrial or municipal wastes, for recycling, or for waste minimization. Other offices address these special interests.

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> Technology Innovation and Field Services Division Staff Directory

TIFSD Immediate Office Mailing Address: U.S. EPA (5203P) Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460

Jeff Heimerman, Deputy Division Director	(703) 603-7191	heimerman.jeff@epa.gov

Vicky Spencer	(703) 603-8733	spencer.vicky@epa.gov

Prue Lyles	(703) 603-8834	prue.lyles@epa.gov
Technology Integration and Information Branch Mailing Address: U.S. EPA (5203P) Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460

Daniel Powell, Branch Chief	(703) 603-7196	powell.dan@epa.gov

Michael Adam	(703) 603-9915	adam.michael@epa.gov

Jean Balent	(703) 603-9924	balent.jean@epa.gov

Kirby Biggs	(703) 299-3438	biggs.kirby@epa.gov

Deana Crumbling	(703) 603-0643	crumbling.deana@epa.gov

Steve Dyment	(703) 603-9903	dyment.stephen@epa.gov

Cheryl Johnson	(703) 603-9045	johnson.cheryl@epa.gov

Carlos Pachon	(703) 603-9904	pachon.carlos@epa.gov

Gary Turner	(703) 603-9902	turner.gary@epa.gov

Kathleen Yager	(617) 918-8362 (617) 918-8417 (fax)	yager.kathleen@epa.gov
Technology Assessment Branch Mailing Address: U.S. EPA (5203P) Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460

John Kingscott, Branch Chief	(703) 603-7189	kingscott.john@epa.gov

Jim Cummings	(703) 603-7197	cummings.james@epa.gov

Linda Fiedler	(703) 603-7194	fiedler.linda@epa.gov


Marti Otto	(703) 603-8853	otto.martha@epa.gov

John Quander	(703) 603-7198	quander.john@epa.gov

Ellen Rubin	(703) 603-0141	rubin.ellen@epa.gov

Analytical Services Branch Web Site: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/programs/clp/ Mailing Address: U.S. EPA (5203P) Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460

Bruce Means, Branch Chief	(703) 603-8815	means.bruce@epa.gov

Phil Cocuzza	(703) 603-8883	cocuzza.phil@epa.gov

Cheryl Hawkins	(703) 347-8927	hawkins.cheryla@epa.gov

Beth Holman	(703) 603-8761	holman.elizabeth@epa.gov

Mike Johnson	(703) 603-0266	johnson.michaels@epa.gov

John Nebelsick	(703) 603-8845	nebelsick.john@epa.gov

Eric Reynolds	(703) 603-9928	reynolds.eric@epa.gov

Joe Solsky	(402) 697-2573	joseph.f.solsky@nwd02.usace.army.mil

Lucinda Taylor	(703) 603-8818	taylor.lucinda@epa.gov

Colleen Walling	(703) 603-8814	walling.colleen@epa.gov
Environmental Response Team Web Site: http://www.ert.org/ Mailing Address: U.S. EPA (101MS101) 2890 Woodbridge Avenue Building 18, MS 101 Edison, NJ 08837

David P. Wright, Deputy Branch Chief	(732) 321-6743	wright.dave@epa.gov
Environmental Response Team - West Web Site: http://www.ert.org/ Mailing Address: U.S. EPA 4220 South Maryland Parkway Building D, Suite 800 Las Vegas, NV 89119

Dennisses Valdes, Deputy Branch Chief	(702) 784-8003	valdes.dennisses@epa.gov

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> Subject Matter Overview

The Environmental Response Team (ERT) is a branch within the Technology Innovation and Field Services Division that provides EPA Regional and Headquarters Offices, U. S. Coast Guard, District Offices, Federal, State, local Agencies, and foreign governments, experienced technical and logistical assistance in responding to environmental emergencies such as oil or hazardous materials spills, and the characterization and clean up of hazardous waste sites. ERT members and areas of expertise are available though the ERT web site .

1,4-Dioxane	Marti Otto

Advanced Monitoring (21M²)	Michael Adam

Annual Status Report	Ellen Rubin, Carlos Pachon

Arsenic Treatment	Linda Fiedler

Bioremediation - Groundwater	Kathleen Yager, Linda Fiedler

Bioremediation - Soil	Linda Fiedler

Brownfields	Carlos Pachon, Jean Balent

Chemical Oxidation - In Situ	Linda Fiedler, Michael Adam

CLU-IN Website	Jean Balent, Michael Adam

Conceptual Site Model Development	Steve Dyment



Cost and Performance	Jim Cummings, Linda Fiedler, John Kingscott, John Quander

Data Management	Michael Adam

Databases/Remediation Systems	John Quander

Decision Support Tools	Carlos Pachon, Kathleen Yager, Michael Adam, Steve Dyment

DNAPL Removal or Treatment	Jim Cummings, Kathleen Yager, Linda Fiedler
DNAPL Website	Linda Fiedler

Ecological Revitalization	Ellen Rubin

Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable	Marti Otto, John Kingscott

Field Characterization Technologies	Steve Dyment, Deana Crumbling

Field Support Software (e.g. Forms II Lite)	Eric Reynolds

Green Remediation	Carlos Pachon

Groundwater (Including treatment)	Kathleen Yager, Linda Fiedler

Internet Seminars	Jean Balent, Michael Adam

Interstate Technology Regulatory Council	Kirby Biggs, Ellen Rubin, Linda Fiedler

Laboratory Analysis	John Nebelsick, Phil Cocuzza, Beth Holman, Eric Reynolds

Laboratory Electronic Data Deliverable (e.g. SEDD) and Data Review Tools	Mike Johnson

Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs	John Nebelsick, Eric Reynolds

Long-Term Monitoring Optimization	Kathleen Yager

Manufactured Gas Plants	Jim Cummings

Mass Flux Measurement	Jim Cummings

Mercury	Marti Otto

Metals - In Situ Treatment	Linda Fiedler

MTBE Treatment	Linda Fiedler, John Quander

Mining Sites	Marti Otto

Nanotechnologies	Marti Otto

NAPLS (light and dense)	Jim Cummings, Kathleen Yager

Natural Attenuation	Kathleen Yager, Linda Fiedler


Perchlorate	John Quander, Linda Fiedler

Persistant Organic Polluntants	Ellen Rubin

Phytoremediation	Ellen Rubin

Project Team Websites	Jean Balent

Pump and Treat	Kathleen Yager, Linda Fiedler

Pump and Treat Optimization	Kathleen Yager

RCRA Technical Support	Michael Adam

Regional Forums	Linda Fiedler, Kathleen Yager, Daniel Powell, John Quander

Remediation and Characterization Innovative Technologies (REACH IT)	Linda Fiedler, Carlos Pachon, Jean Balent

Sampling and Analysis, Sample Design	Deana Crumbling, Steve Dyment


Site Characterization Technologies	Deana Crumbling, Steve Dyment

Soil Vapor Extraction Optimization	Jim Cummings

Soil Washing	Jim Cummings

Solidification/Stabilization	Linda Fiedler

Superfund Sediment Resource Center	Linda Fiedler

Superfund Technical Support	Steve Dyment

Surfactant or Cosolvent Flushing	Linda Fiedler

SVE (with enhancements)	Jim Cummings

TechDirect	Jeff Heimerman

Technical Support Project (Groundwater Forum, Engineering Forum, Fed Facilities Forum)	Linda Fiedler, John Quander, Kathleen Yager

Technology News and Trends	John Quander

Thermal Desorption	Jim Cummings

Thermal Treatment - In Situ	Jim Cummings

TIP Outreach - Marketing	Jeff Heimerman, Carlos Pachon

Training	Carlos Pachon, John Quander, Gary Turner, Steve Dyment

Triad Support	Deana Crumbling, Carlos Pachon, Steve Dyment

Vapor Intrusion	Michael Adam

Vendor/Commercialization Support	Carlos Pachon

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> Other Web Sites Supported by the Technology Innovation Program

Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN): The Hazardous Waste Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) Web Site provides information about characterization and treatment technologies for the hazardous waste remediation community. It offers technology selection tools and describes programs, organizations, publications for federal and state personnel, consulting engineers, technology developers and vendors, remediation contractors, researchers, community groups, and individual citizens.
EPA Brownfields and Land Revitalization Technology Support Center: Coordinated through EPA's Technology Innovation Program, the Brownfields and Land Revitalization Technology Support Center ensures that Brownfields decision makers are aware of the full range of technologies available to make informed or "smart" technology decisions for their sites. The Brownfields Center provides a readily accessible resource for unbiased assessments and supporting information on options relevant to specific sites. The Center also provides a technology-oriented review process for investigation and clean-up plans for these sites. The project also provides information about other available support activities, such as those conducted by the Technical Assistance to Brownfields (TAB) Program located at the five regional Hazardous Substance Research Centers. Direct support is available to EPA regional staff, state staff, and local governments.

For more information, please contact Carlos Pachon, Technology Integration and Information Branch, (703) 603-9904, pachon.carlos@epa.gov.
Remediation Technologies Development Forum (RTDF): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Remediation Technologies Development Forum (RTDF) in 1992 to enhance the development and application of innovative hazardous waste characterization and treatment technologies. Eight self-managed RTDF Action Teams have formed over the years. The last Action Team was established in 2001 and several teams have completed, or are no longer actively involved, in field demonstrations of new technologies. Therefore, as of the end of June 2006, active maintenance of the RTDF web site will no longer be conducted. However, the web site, including all RTDF products, will be available until at least 2010 and minor updates will be made on an as needed basis.
U.S. EPA Technical Support Project: Provides technical assistance to Regional Remedial Project Managers, Corrective Action Staff, and On-Scene Coordinators. The Project consists of a network of Regional Forums and specialized Technical Support Centers located in ORD and the Office of Radiation Programs (ORP) laboratories, and OSWER's Environmental Response Team.

For more information, please contact Linda Fiedler, Technology Assessment Branch, (703) 603-7194, fiedler.linda@epa.gov.
State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners: The State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners is made up of representatives of state governments with a formal program to address remediation of dry cleaner sites. The Coalition, supported by EPA's Technology Innovation Program, serves as a roundtable for discussion of issues related to cleanup of dry cleaner sites, with particular emphasis on the use of innovative technologies. Coalition members are developing and making available a variety of information to assist states in addressing the cleanup of drycleaner sites more efficiently and effectively.
The Training Exchange: The Training Exchange website (Trainex) is designed to provide a wide range of training information to EPA, other federal agency, state, tribal, and local staff involved in hazardous waste management and remediation. Trainex focuses on free training directed to federal and state staff. This site includes training schedules for deliveries of many courses, both classroom and Internet-based.

EPA works in partnership with organizations, such as the Interstate Technology Regulatory Council (ITRC), and other agencies, such as the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), to offer training relevant to hazardous waste remediation, site characterization, risk assessment, emergency response, site/incident management, counter-terrorism, and the community's role in site management and cleanup.
EPA On-Scene Coordinators: This site is intended to be a tool to help streamline the work of OSCs and provide them a forum to share information and lessons learned with OSCs around the country.
Scribe: Environmental Field Data Capture: Scribe is a software tool developed by the USEPA's Environmental Response Team (ERT) to assist in the process of managing environmental data. Scribe captures sampling, observational, and monitoring field data. Examples of Scribe field tasks include Soil Sampling, Water Sampling, Air Sampling and Biota Sampling. Scribe can import electronic data including Analytical Lab Result data (EDD) and Sampling Location data such as GPS. Scribe supports handheld extensions, Scriblets, to capture and import sampling and monitoring data collected on handheld PDAs.
Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable: The mission of the Roundtable is to exchange information and provide a forum for joint activity regarding the development and demonstration of innovative technologies for hazardous waste site remediation. The exchange systhesizes the technical knowledge that Federal Agenices have compiled and provides a more comprehensive record of performance and cost. Members include major developers and users of these technologies: Department of Defense: U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Triad Resource Center Web Site: This web site serves as the official web site for the Triad approach. EPA and a multiagency partnership developed this web site to provide one-stop-shopping for Triad information, case studies, training opportunities, and news.
Superfund Analytical Services/Contract Laboratory Program (CLP): The Analytical Services Branch (ASB), formerly the Analytical Operations/Data Quality Center, has broadened its mission and is responsible for managing the Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) for routine analytical services; developing new analytical services for other analyses such as dioxin and asbestos; providing quality assurance services for CLP and non-CLP data; developing and maintaining information technology (IT) tools for CLP and non-CLP data; and promoting field analytics and direct push technologies for sampling.

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