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SERDP SEED Solicitation
Posted: November 7, 2008
The DoD Strategic Environmental Research and Demonstration Program (SERDP) released its annual SERDP Exploratory Development (SEED) solicitation for FY 2010 on November 6. Both federal and non-federal organizations may participate. The SEED Solicitation is designed to provide limited funding for high technical risk and/or high payoff projects. SEED proposals are, by definition, limited to a maximum of $150K and a period of performance of one year. SERDP has three areas in its Statements of Need (SON), which include: munitions management, sustainable infrastructure, and weapons systems and platforms. All SEED proposals are due by March 12, 2008.		View SONs and Detailed Instructions for Federal and Non-Federal Sector Proposers

SERDP Core Solicitation
Posted: November 7, 2008
The DoD Strategic Environmental Research and Demonstration Program (SERDP) released its annual Core solicitation for FY 2010 on November 6. Both federal and non-federal organizations may participate. The Core Solicitation provides funding opportunities for projects that vary in cost and duration. SERDP has four areas in its Statements of Need (SON), which include: environmental restoration, munitions management, sustainable infrastructure, and weapons systems and platforms. For the CORE solicitation, pre-proposals from the non-federal sector are due by January 8, 2009. Proposals from the federal sector are due by March 12, 2009.		View SONs and Detailed Instructions for Federal and Non-Federal Sector Proposers

Call for Abstracts!! Intersol 2009, Paris, France, March 24-26, 2009
Posted: October 31, 2008
Intersol 2009 is one of the premier technical conferences and trade shows dedicated solely to contaminated soil, site and groundwater remediation in Europe. Attendees from 30 countries are expected to attend this highly focused event. The conference is being organized in collaboration with the French Ministries of Environment, Ministry of Industry, the French Soil Remediation Association, UPDS, the French Environmental Engineering and Consultant Professional Association, L'UCIE, the European Commission, the United Nations and the U.S. Embassy Paris, France. Topics covered and sectors represented will include contaminated soils and groundwater remediation, green remediation, land use planning, protection of water resources and management of contaminated sites and human and environmental risks evaluation. Abstracts are due by November 28, 2008.		Abstract Guidelines

Call for Abstracts!! 2009 Conference on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites, Philadelphia, PA, April 13-15, 2009
Posted: October 31, 2008
The conference, hosted by the EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers, will facilitate information exchange among professionals from the private and public sectors regarding design and construction issues at hazardous waste sites including effective methods, lessons learned, and application of technologies. Abstracts are due by November 14, 2008.		Abstract Guidelines

State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners (SCRD) 10-Year Accomplishments Report
Posted: October 21, 2008
This report documents SCRD's work since 1998 in fostering collaboration among the states to improve and ensure the effectiveness of the cleanup of environmental contamination from drycleaner sites with support from EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division and the National Ground Water Association. SCRD is composed of 13 states—Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin—that have enacted formal drycleaner remediation programs and other states that are active in the remediation of drycleaner sites under other authorities, including state voluntary cleanup and brownfields programs.		Download (925KB/6pp/PDF)

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ECO Update/Ground Water Forum Issue Paper: Evaluating Ground-Water/Surface-Water Transition Zones in Ecological Risk Assessments
Posted: October 30, 2008
This document highlights the need to treat the discharge of groundwater to surface-water not as a two-dimensional area with static boundary conditions, but as three-dimensional volumes with dynamic transition zones. This ECO Update applies equally to recharge zones and can be used to evaluate advancing plumes that have not yet reached the transition zone. This document encourages project managers, ecological risk assessors, and hydrogeologists to expand their focus beyond shoreline wells and surface sediments and define and characterize the actual fate of contaminants as they move from a strictly ground-water environment (i.e., the commonly used 'upland monitoring well nearest the shoreline') through the transition zone and into a wholly surface-water environment. The approach is presented to help users identify and evaluate potential exposures and effects to relevant ecological receptors within the zone where ground-water and surface-water mix. The transition zone data collected for the ERA may also supplement data collected for the evaluation of potential human health risks associated with the discharge of contaminated ground-water. Should ground-water remediation be warranted (as a result of the risk assessment), the locational, geochemical, and biological aspects of the transition zone can be considered when identifying and evaluating remedial options.		Download (1.0MB/30pp/PDF)

State Coalition for Remediation of Drycleaners (SCRD) 10-Year Accomplishments Report
Posted: October 21, 2008
This report documents SCRD's work since 1998 in fostering collaboration among the states to improve and ensure the effectiveness of the cleanup of environmental contamination from drycleaner sites with support from EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division and the National Ground Water Association. SCRD is composed of 13 states?Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin?that have enacted formal drycleaner remediation programs and other states that are active in the remediation of drycleaner sites under other authorities, including state voluntary cleanup and brownfields programs.		Download (925KB/6pp/PDF)

Technology News and Trends newsletter
Posted: October 27, 2008
A newsletter for environmental professionals that features a combination of articles on innovative, in-situ technologies for the characterization and treatment of soil, sediment, and ground water.		View Issue No. 38 - October 2008 Browse or Search Index of Past Issues Download (1.0 MB/6pp/PDF) Subscribe

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Courses and Conferences

Below is information on upcoming courses and conferences (through December 22 2008) related to hazardous waste remediation, characterization, and monitoring. For an complete listing of upcoming courses, please visit the CLU-IN Upcoming Courses and Conferences area.

2008 International Symposium on Pharmaceuticals in the Home and Environment: Catalysts for Change
11/10/2008 - 11/11/2008
Portland, ME
2008 International Symposium on Pharmaceuticals in the Home and Environment: Catalysts for Change" will be taking place in South Portland, Maine on November 10th & 11th. This professional education opportunity will feature cutting edge research and facilitated discussions addressing vital public health areas such as: prescribing practices, environmentally sound drug disposal methods, drug abuse/diversion, and health care policy .
For more information, please visit
http://www.mainebenzo.org/2008conference.htm

Sustainable Property Transactions-Deal Making and Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites
11/12/2008 - 11/14/2008
San Francisco, CA
Navigating complex deals involving contaminated real property and sustainable development is not for the faint of heart. Empower yourself with legal, financial, technical, risk management and sustainable development tools and educate yourself with three days of challenging and thought-provoking debate, networking, presentations and panel discussion.
For more information, please visit
http://www.rtmcomm.com/rtmcomm/conferences.php

Microsoft Access Training Series: Introduction to Managing Environmental Data with MS Access
11/12/2008 - 11/13/2008
Honolulu, HI
This course is designed for participants who wish to gain beginning to intermediate skills in using Microsoft Access to build relational databases for managing and mining their environmental data. This comprehensive class uses Access 2003 to cover in-depth the use of Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports, and Macros objects through extensive hands-on exercises. These Access database subjects are taught using real-world environmental examples with actual field data. This class is recommended for anyone desiring a concentrated exposure to Access training in a powerful 2 to 3 day class.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/comp-401_11-08_honolulu.htm

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS
11/13/2008 - 11/14/2008
Long Beach, MS
This training course will present to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) practitioner a set of practical skills for preparing either an Environmental Assessment (EA) / Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that includes all the required content, as well as skills for safely leaving out content that is not necessary. The descriptor ?perfect? refers to both content that is necessary as well as to content that is not necessary. NEPA lessons learned will also come from various project examples. Information is provided by a substantial handout that includes graphical models, case lists that support the models, and sample documents. The presentation includes a PowerPoint-type of graphical illustration of the models. Each attendee will take home a copy of the extensive handout, which serves as a reference in the workplace. Major themes include: How to make the findings required by law; Timing the NEPA process to the decisionmaking process; All eight good legal reasons not to prepare an EIS; Scoping a reasonable range of alternatives; Writing the ?perfect? cumulative effects analysis; and the Administrative Record.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/pol-302_11-08_gulfport.htm

In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Ethene - DNAPL Source Zones
11/13/2008 - 11/13/2008
INTERNET
Two goals of any DNAPL source treatment technology are to 1) reduce the mass of contaminants within the source area and 2) prevent migration of contaminants above unacceptable levels. The enhanced ISB technology reduces source mass and controls flux through the enhanced dissolution and desorption of DNAPL constituents into the aqueous phase, and subsequent microbially mediated degradation processes. Although enhanced ISB of DNAPL source zones has been demonstrated in the field at a few chlorinated solvent sites, expectations for rapid depletion of the source zone must be realistic. This training and guidance provide detailed requirements necessary to support the realistic determination of goals for ISB of a DNAPL source zone.
For more information, please visit
http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/register/default.c
fm?title=In%20Situ%20Bioremediation%20of%20Chlorin
ated%20Ethene%20%2D%20DNAPL%20Source%20Zones

ISCO versus ISCR. Oxidation versus Reduction. How to decide?
11/13/2008 - 11/13/2008
Houston, TX
Learn from the industry's leaders in ISCO and ISCR on the most effective site remediation methods, application and strategies. This FREE technical workshop will significantly expand your knowledge in the following areas: ·Chemical Oxidation ·Project Design Parameters ·Chemical Reduction ·Aerobic Bioremediation ·Production Application Considerations ·Anaerobic Bioremediation ·Material Loading and Cost ·Metals Immobilization ·Practical Case Studies
For more information, please visit
http://www.adventusgroup.com

Principles of Environmental Sampling - Study Design, Data Reporting and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support Conclusions (Classroom)
11/13/2008 - 11/14/2008
St. Paul, MN
Sponsored by the Northwest Environmental Training Center (NETC), this course provides an overview that will cover the basic terms, concepts, and logic that underlie modern scientific sampling. The course is intended for environmental professionals with a limited statistical background that must use scientific sampling to describe natural phenomena or who must use sampling to make management recommendations.
For more information, please visit
http://www.fedcenter.gov/Events/index.cfm?id=10610
&date=11/13/2008&pge_prg_id=4658&pge_id=0

Microsoft Access Training Series: Managing Environmental Data with MS Access, Applying the Tools
11/14/2008 - 11/14/2008
Honolulu, HI
This is the second part of the Managing Environmental Data with Microsoft Access training class. In the first class, COMP-401, students learn the basic elements of constructing queries, forms, macros and reports. Now they build on and deepen those skills by creating end-user application examples that bring all of those newly learned elements together. In addition, the Access analytic tools PivotCharts and PivotTables are introduced and an SQL primer is included. Comp-402 is split out into a separate class to allow students flexibility in their scheduling and may be taken at a later date although it is highly recommended that the two class series be taken together. Comp-402 is not meant to be taken as a stand-alone class without taking Comp-401.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/comp-402_11-08_honolulu.htm

Fundamental Contaminant Chemistry A review of chemistry principles essential for understanding contaminant behavior in the environment
11/17/2008 - 11/17/2008
Honolulu, HI
This course provides participants with an overview of key chemistry concepts associated with environmental contamination and provides a foundation for understanding contaminant transport and fate. This material is intended for environmental professionals who are not chemists, but who require a fundamental understanding of chemistry principles for their work. This course is recommended for all environmental professionals working with contaminated soil and water with minimal formal training in the subject. It is also recommended for project managers seeking a review of the subject.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/chem-403a_11-08_honolulu.htm

Facility Decommissioning Training Course
11/17/2008 - 11/20/2008
Las Vegas, NV
The Argonne course is considered a must for those looking to understand the full breadth / cross-section of all decommissioning processes.
For more information, please visit
http://www.dd.anl.gov/ddtraining/lodging_lv_nov08.
html

Alternative Covers for Landfills: Theory, Design, and Practice
11/18/2008 - 11/20/2008
Kansas City, KS
These 2½ day workshops are intended to teach consultants and engineers how to design and submit quality proposals for alternative covers, and to teach regulators how to evaluate those proposals. Participants will learn the hydraulic properties of these covers, how to optimize designs with models, and how to ensure that the final installation is environmentally protective. The most current research on field performance, monitoring, economics and construction techniques will be presented. Topics will include alternative cover design, construction, operation, and monitoring, including discussions of regulatory issues, soil physics, plant-soil-water relations, hydraulic balance, saturated/unsaturated water movement, and computer modeling. Regional case studies will be emphasized. Results and lessons learned from the USEPA Alternative Covers Assessment Program (ACAP) will be highlighted.
For more information, please visit
http://www.phytosociety.org/Phyto%20Society%20-%20
Awards_Events_Conferences.htm

Principles of Environmental Sampling - Study Design, Data Reporting and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support Conclusions.
11/18/2008 - 11/20/2008
Denver, CO
This course provides an overview that will cover the basic terms, concepts, and logic that underlie modern scientific sampling. Much of the class will be devoted to the understanding of how to apply the basic concepts of probability to sampling problems and how to use probability to measure the effectiveness of the sampling process. We will compare the difference between purposive and random sampling and discuss why random sampling (and its many variations) is so frequently used in manufacturing, science, and government. This class will emphasize written communication, in the style of a scientific report, as an essential part of the scientific sampling process. The course is intended for environmental professionals with a limited statistical background that must use scientific sampling to describe natural phenomena or who must use sampling to make management recommendations.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/stat-403_11-08_denver.htm

Basic Inspector Course: Classroom
11/18/2008 - 11/21/2008
Lakewood, CO
This 3.5 day introductory course is designed for new federal, state, local, and tribal environmental inspectors, and meets the training requirement under EPA Order 3500.1. The course provides an overview of all aspects of inspection preparation, conduct, and follow-up. The course also introduces various federal environmental laws and regulations.
For more information, please visit
http://www.netionline.com/course/DelivDetails.asp?
DeliveryNumber=0000002233&CourseNumber=CST109&NewS
creen=N

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS
11/18/2008 - 11/19/2008
Houston, TX
This training course will present to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) practitioner a set of practical skills for preparing either an Environmental Assessment (EA) / Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that includes all the required content, as well as skills for safely leaving out content that is not necessary. The descriptor ?perfect? refers to both content that is necessary as well as to content that is not necessary. NEPA lessons learned will also come from various project examples. Information is provided by a substantial handout that includes graphical models, case lists that support the models, and sample documents. The presentation includes a PowerPoint-type of graphical illustration of the models. Each attendee will take home a copy of the extensive handout, which serves as a reference in the workplace. Major themes include: How to make the findings required by law; Timing the NEPA process to the decisionmaking process; All eight good legal reasons not to prepare an EIS; Scoping a reasonable range of alternatives; Writing the ?perfect? cumulative effects analysis; and the Administrative Record.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/pol-302_11-08_houston.htm

Think Like a Writer: A Plain Language Workshop for Lawyers
11/18/2008 - 11/18/2008
Chicago, IL
This one-day class is designed to provide lawyers and professionals in the enforcement and compliance program with practical tools for improving their writing and gaining insight into the writing process. Topics covered include how to organize ideas, create and refine prose, and improve editing skills.
For more information, please visit
https://www.netionline.com/course/DelivDetails.asp
?DeliveryNumber=0000002401&CourseNumber=OTH201&New
Screen=N

Contaminant Chemistry and Transport in Soil and Groundwater - An Overview of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbon, and Metal Behavior in the Environment
11/18/2008 - 11/19/2008
Honolulu, HI
This course provides participants with an overview of key concepts essential to understanding environmental contamination and provides a fundamental understanding of the release and transport of chemicals in soil and groundwater. This material is intended for environmental professionals who are not chemists, but who require a fundamental understanding of contaminant behavior and monitoring parameters for their work. This course is recommended for all environmental professionals working with contaminated soil and water with minimal formal training in this subject. The course material will greatly enhance on-the-job training. It is also recommended for project managers seeking a review of the subject.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/chem-403b_11-08_honolulu.htm

ITRC Decontamination and Decommissioning of Radiologically-Contaminated Facilities
11/18/2008 - 11/18/2008
INTERNET
This training introduces regulators, cleanup contractors, site owners/operators, and technology providers to ITRC's Technical/Regulatory Guidance, Decontamination and Decommissioning of Radiologically-Contaminated Facilities (RAD-5, 2008), created by ITRC's Radionuclides Team. The curriculum is composed of four modules as follows: Module 1: Introduction and Regulatory Basis for D&D Module 2: Factors for Implementing D&D Module 3: Preliminary Remediation Goal (PRG) Calculators Module 4: Case Studies and Lessons Learned
For more information, please visit
http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/register/default.c
fm?title=Decontamination%20and%20Decommissioning%2
0of%20%20Radiologically%2DContaminated%20Facilitie
s

FED111: NEPA and Air Impacts
11/18/2008 - 11/18/2008
Washington, DC
This course describes the principles and criteria for incorporating Clean Air Act (CAA) program requirements (e.g., general and transportation conformity, air toxics) in the development and review of NEPA documents. Specific attention will be given to applying effective review and commenting strategies during trhe Section 309 document review process.
For more information, please visit
https://www.netionline.com/course/DelivDetails.asp
?DeliveryNumber=0000002416&CourseNumber=FED111&New
Screen=N

Sampling for Hazardous Materials
11/18/2008 - 11/20/2008
TBD, EPA Region 1
This 3-day course provides individuals who have little or no sampling experience with practical information for effectively sampling hazardous materials at Superfund sites. It is intended for personnel responsible for inspections, investigations, and remedial actions at Superfund sites. The course focuses on sampling plan development, types of equipment suitable for hazardous materials sampling, and procedures for safely collecting samples.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
20&all=yes

Emerging Contaminants 2008
11/19/2008 - 11/20/2008
San Jose, CA
Groundwater Resources Association?s one and a half day event will profile the latest developments in detection, risk assessment, remediation and regulation of emerging contaminants in groundwater. Experts from academia, regulatory agencies, consulting, industry, and the legal arena will participate in moderated speaker sessions, poster sessions, and round-table panel discussions.
For more information, please visit
http://www.grac.org/contaminants.asp

Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater
11/20/2008 - 11/21/2008
Honolulu, HI
This course provides participants with an overview of the science and best practices for implementing monitored natural attenuation. The course sections focus specifically on monitored natural attenuation of petroleum hydrocarbons, fuel oxygenates, and chlorinated hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater. Software tools for natural attenuation analysis and methods for enhancing natural attenuation will also be discussed.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/ghyd-410_11-08_honolulu.htm

ITRC Planning and Promoting of Ecological Land Reuse of Remediated Sites
11/20/2008 - 11/20/2008
INTERNET
The design and construction of the ecological end-use as an integrated component of the remediation system will realize pronounced benefits. Ecological elements considered at the inception of planning for environmental remediation at Superfund, RCRA, and Brownfield sites can be a cost-effective and an efficient way to restore, create, and improve wildlife habitat or the ecological system of the site. This training is based on the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guideline: Planning and Promoting Ecological Land Reuse of Remediated Sites (ECO-2, 2006). The document presents a process to promote ecological land reuse activities considering natural or green technologies instead of more traditional remedies. The guidance demonstrates that natural or ecological end-uses are valuable alternatives to conventional property development or redevelopment.
For more information, please visit
http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/register/default.c
fm?title=Planning%20and%20Promoting%20of%20Ecologi
cal%20Land%20Reuse%20of%20Remediated%20Sites

Green Remediation: Opening the Door to Field Use Session A (Introduction and Carbon Calculus: A RCRA Case Study)
11/24/2008 - 11/24/2008
INTERNET
In July, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Portland, OR and one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). Because of its success, members of EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, have taken this full-day session and are bringing back a number of the same talks as online seminars this fall and winter. There will be three sessions, each 1.5 hours long. EPA's definition of GR includes the practice of considering the environmental effects of a remediation strategy (i.e., the remedy selected and the implementation approach) early in the process, and incorporating options to maximize the net environmental benefit of the cleanup action. Some practices are quite "mature," such as construction site best management practices including stormwater runoff management and construction and demolition (C&D) debris recycling. Others are still emerging, including the use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar to power remedial systems. Over the three sessions, the online training will introduce you to the key technical, policy, and application aspects of GR
For more information, please visit
http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/register/default.cf
m?title=Green%20Remediation%3A%20Opening%20the%20D
oor%20to%20Field%20Use%20Session%20A%20(Introducti
on%20and%20Carbon%20Calculus%3A%20A%20RCRA%20Case%
20Study)

Introduction to Ground Water Geochemistry and Reaction Modeling
12/01/2008 - 12/01/2008
Las Vegas, NV

For more information, please visit
http://www.ngwa.org/development/shortcourses/Intro
ductionGroundWaterGeochemistryReactionModeling.asp
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Alternative Covers for Landfills: Theory, Design, and Practice
12/01/2008 - 12/03/2008
Raleigh, NC
These 2½ day workshops are intended to teach consultants and engineers how to design and submit quality proposals for alternative covers, and to teach regulators how to evaluate those proposals. Participants will learn the hydraulic properties of these covers, how to optimize designs with models, and how to ensure that the final installation is environmentally protective. The most current research on field performance, monitoring, economics and construction techniques will be presented. Topics will include alternative cover design, construction, operation, and monitoring, including discussions of regulatory issues, soil physics, plant-soil-water relations, hydraulic balance, saturated/unsaturated water movement, and computer modeling. Regional case studies will be emphasized. Results and lessons learned from the USEPA Alternative Covers Assessment Program (ACAP) will be highlighted.
For more information, please visit
http://www.phytosociety.org/Phyto%20Society%20-%20
Awards_Events_Conferences.htm

Performance-based Environmental Management
12/02/2008 - 12/02/2008
INTERNET
Performance-based environmental management (PBEM) is a strategic, goal-oriented methodology that is implemented through effective planning and decision logic to reach a desired end state of site cleanup. This ITRC training presents an overview of what PBEM is, explains how and when to implement it, and describes the issues that regulators are concerned about throughout PBEM's implementation. Case studies will be presented to illustrate successful PBEM projects. The course is valuable not only because PBEM is being proposed and implemented at many federal and private sites throughout the country, but also because PBEM provides an opportunity to enhance all site remediation. This training is geared to those in the environmental remediation field including Federal, state and local government officials; owners or operators of sites, and consultants. The course will be most beneficial if the participant has taken one of ITRC's remediation process optimization courses.
For more information, please visit
http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/register/default.c
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Monitored Natural Attenuation of Petroleum and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater
12/02/2008 - 12/03/2008
Phoenix, AZ
This course provides participants with an overview of the science and best practices for implementing monitored natural attenuation. The course sections focus specifically on monitored natural attenuation of petroleum hydrocarbons, fuel oxygenates, and chlorinated hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater. Software tools for natural attenuation analysis and methods for enhancing natural attenuation will also be discussed.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/ghyd-410_12-08_phoenix.htm

Principles of Environmental Sampling - Study Design, Data Reporting and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support Conclusions
12/02/2008 - 12/03/2008
Albany, NY
This course provides an overview that will cover the basic terms, concepts, and logic that underlie modern scientific sampling. Much of the class will be devoted to the understanding of how to apply the basic concepts of probability to sampling problems and how to use probability to measure the effectiveness of the sampling process. We will compare the difference between purposive and random sampling and discuss why random sampling (and its many variations) is so frequently used in manufacturing, science, and government. This class will emphasize written communication, in the style of a scientific report, as an essential part of the scientific sampling process. The course is intended for environmental professionals with a limited statistical background that must use scientific sampling to describe natural phenomena or who must use sampling to make management recommendations.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/stat-403_12-08_albany.htm

Remedial Process
12/02/2008 - 12/05/2008
Arlington, VA
The Remedial Process Course, a 32 hour, beginner-level training course, provides a comprehensive examination of the technical and regulatory issues that Remedial Project Managers (RPM) must address as they oversee remedial response efforts at Superfund sites. By taking the course, participants will achieve the following objectives: >Learn the process to implement remedial response activities at Superfund sites and methods to conduct such activities effectively. The course discusses strategies for site characterization, oversight of potentially responsible party (PRP)-lead activities, applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements (ARAR), independent government cost estimates, Superfund decision documents, remedial design and remedial action (RD/RA), and community participation. >Understand and identify the various regulatory and administrative aspects of the Superfund program. The course examines a number of contracting issues, identifies resources that support contracting efforts, and reviews requirements for operation and maintenance activities, site close-out, five-year reviews, and remedy optimization. >Develop an awareness of the role of community participation in the remedial process. The course discusses the principles of community participation, the role of community participation plans, and various methods of dealing with problems related to community participation, including conflict management and effective negotiation. >Apply the knowledge RPMs gain during the course. Participants take part in several activities that give them the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge to realistic situations that reflect the real-life experiences of RPMs working in the Superfund program
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
52&all=yes

The Ecology of Pacific Salmonids
12/02/2008 - 12/03/2008
Seattle, WA
Salmonids, including Pacific salmon and trout, are an important component of the ecological function and economy for western North America. Salmon and trout of the Pacific Coast have evolved in spite of natural disturbances such as floods, fires, volcanoes, wind-throw and disease. In fact, these influences have helped each species maintain their resiliency. Natural disturbances tend to be relatively severe but localized, allowing for ecosystem recovery. However, human-caused disturbances may have a magnitude so great that irreversible changes to the aquatic community may occur or increase the severity of impacts from natural disturbances (e.g., flooding), having both acute and chronic impacts to salmonids. Human activities can also cause such widespread gradual changes across the landscape that the recovery potential of individual ecosystems or their components, including salmonid stocks, is altered.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/training.htm

Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium & Workshop
12/02/2008 - 12/04/2008
Washington, DC
Mark your calendars for this year's SERDP and ESTCP sponsored Symposium which last year attracted more than 900 environmental professionals. This event will provide attendees: (1) plenary session speakers offering key insights into environmental issues; (2) concurrent technical sessions and short courses covering the latest in environmental research results and technical innovations as well as unique training opportunities; (3) poster sessions featuring more than 400 technical posters; (4) exhibit booths offering information about funding opportunities in related research programs; (5) networking opportunities with more than 900 environmental professionals; and (6) a session providing a summary of SERDP and ESTCP funding opportunities to conduct research and demonstrations.
For more information, please visit
http://www.serdp.org/Symposium/

Removal Process
12/02/2008 - 12/05/2008
Arlington, VA
The Removal Process Course, a 32 hour intermediate-level training course, provides On-Scene Coordinators (OSC) with fundamental information and practical knowledge they need to effectively plan and conduct removal actions in response to releases of hazardous substances under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) and discharges of oil under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The Removal Process Course is structured to follow the framework of the NCP. By taking the course, participants will achieve the following objectives: >Learn to carry out the step-by-step process of conducting a removal action. The course follows the chain of events from site discovery to completion of the removal action, demonstrating how the enforcement process is integrated into various phases of the removal process. >Understand the authorities and limitations of an OSC during a removal action. The course provides a comprehensive review of statutory and regulatory requirements, including an overview of response authority, requirements for public participation, and regulations governing contracting services. >Strengthen their ability to use the Incident Command System/Unified Command (ICS/UC) effectively and learn the roles and responsibilities of an OSC during emergency responses to releases of hazardous substances. The course examines the organization of the ICS/UC and provides a thorough discussion of the planning and support functions. >Use their newly developed knowledge and skills to solve real-life problems. Participants are challenged to apply the information and knowledge acquired during the course to realistic exercises and case studies and will be presented with tools and resources available to the OSC.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
45&all=yes

Introduction to Groundwater Investigations
12/02/2008 - 12/04/2008
TBD, EPA Region 6
This 3-day introductory course is designed to provide participants with information concerning hydrogeological processes and the necessary elements of a sound groundwater site investigation. It is intended for personnel who are involved in groundwater contamination investigations but have little prior hydrogeological experience. This course is not designed for geologists or hydrogeologists. Topics that are discussed include hydrogeological definitions and concepts; rock cycle; soil formation; depositional environments; geochemistry; geophysics; drilling, construction, and placement of monitoring wells; groundwater sampling considerations; and groundwater modeling.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
6&all=yes

Introduction to ArcGIS 9 and Environmental Applications of GIS
12/02/2008 - 12/04/2008
Oakland, CA
This 3-day hands-on class introduces participants to the environmental applications of ESRI's ArcGIS 9 software. Beginning with a discussion of general concepts and vocabulary, the course will move into teaching basic ArcGIS 9 functionality. Each participant will have their own computer workstation to create, edit, display and analyze real world environmental data during numerous hands-on exercises. On the third day, participants will be given an opportunity to become more proficient with their skills by applying their knowledge to more complex and in-depth projects.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/gis-403_12-08_oakland.htm

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS
12/03/2008 - 12/04/2008
Washington, DC
This training course will present to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) practitioner a set of practical skills for preparing either an Environmental Assessment (EA) / Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that includes all the required content, as well as skills for safely leaving out content that is not necessary. The descriptor ?perfect? refers to both content that is necessary as well as to content that is not necessary. NEPA lessons learned will also come from various project examples. Information is provided by a substantial handout that includes graphical models, case lists that support the models, and sample documents. The presentation includes a PowerPoint-type of graphical illustration of the models. Each attendee will take home a copy of the extensive handout, which serves as a reference in the workplace. Major themes include: How to make the findings required by law; Timing the NEPA process to the decisionmaking process; All eight good legal reasons not to prepare an EIS; Scoping a reasonable range of alternatives; Writing the ?perfect? cumulative effects analysis; and the Administrative Record.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/pol-302_12-08_washingtondc.htm

Contaminant Vapor Migration and Intrusion - An overview of assessment, modeling, remediation, and institutional controls
12/03/2008 - 12/04/2008
Seattle, WA
This course provides an overview of the vapor intrusion exposure pathway including its scientific foundation, regulatory framework, and the technical aspects of investigating and remediating contaminated vapor sites. The class will cover topics such as: screening sites for potential vapor intrusion concerns, conducting field investigations, sampling techniques, data analyses, exposure point calculations, the Johnson and Ettinger predictive model, vapor intrusion risk assessment, vapor intrusion mitigation, and remediation. Participants will work through practical problems and typical site scenarios based on case studies of established vapor intrusion sites. This course provides a comprehensive introduction for those new to the field, and will also provide insights, data analysis techniques, and the latest research for more advanced participants.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/vaqm-401_12-08_seattle.htm

ISCO versus ISCR. Oxidation versus Reduction. How to decide?
12/04/2008 - 12/04/2008
Tampa, FL
Learn from the industry's leaders in ISCO and ISCR on the most effective site remediation methods, application and strategies. This FREE technical workshop will significantly expand your knowledge in the following areas: ·Chemical Oxidation ·Project Design Parameters ·Chemical Reduction ·Aerobic Bioremediation ·Production Application Considerations ·Anaerobic Bioremediation ·Material Loading and Cost ·Metals Immobilization ·Practical Case Studies
For more information, please visit
http://www.adventusgroup.com

Health Hazards of Toxic Chemicals and Methods for Preventing Exposure Basic Principles of toxicology, tools for assessment & beyond
12/05/2008 - 12/05/2008
Washington, DC
Join Award-Winning Author Steven G. Gilbert, for this basic course on the principles of toxicology and health effects of chemical agents in everyday life! The program is designed for those who may have little background in toxicology yet must deal with chemicals in the home, at work, or at school. Anyone interested in better understanding chemicals and their health effects, or a refresher course on toxicology, is encouraged to attend. The course identifies potential health hazards of toxic chemicals and methods for preventing exposure. Chemicals we encounter in everyday life are used as examples to evaluate the hazards and risk of exposure and put them into perspective. It is designed as an overview of: basic toxicology; tools for assessing the toxicology of chemicals; effects of chemicals on the body; why some people are more sensitive to chemicals than others. Principles of Toxicology :: Non-Cancer and Neurotoxicology :: Case Study: Health Effects of Lead :: An Introduction to Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology :: Pollution in People :: Biomonitoring :: Precautionary Assessment :: Beyond Risk Assessment
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/etox-510_12-08_washingtondc.h
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An Introduction to Process-Based Stream Restoration in the Hawaiin Islands
12/08/2008 - 12/12/2008
Honolulu, HI
Streams and rivers have been profoundly impacted by development. Our water courses have been cleared, impounded, confined, or put in pipes. The watersheds draining to these streams have been deforested, tilled or paved over. Stream channels and flow regimes that adjusted over a millennia of natural disturbance were completely changed within a few years with little foresight to the many environmental and cultural impacts. By the end of the twentieth century, the degradation of our streams and rivers led to an upwelling of interest in restoring these important ecosystems. This class provides a basic introduction to stream restoration and management, focusing on process geomorphology, defining goals, defining performance metrics, evaluating and managing risks, reviewing various approaches to restoration, and engineering solutions focused on emulating natural systems. While many of the topics addressed in the course will be transferable to any area, there will be a focus on the unique issues characteristic of Hawaiian streams.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/hyd-511_12-08_honolulu.htm

Hydrogeology of Fractured Rock: Characterization, Monitoring, Assessment, and Remediation
12/08/2008 - 12/11/2008
Sommerville, MA
This intensive 4-day course covers the A-Z of investigation methods, assessment methods, and remediation techniques applicable to fractured rock. All rock types will be addressed, along with a wide range of contaminant types including solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, PCB oils, creosote, coal tar, and fuels. The course will focus on the practical aspects of site investigation and remediation, including specific instruction on how to interpret hydraulic tests, what parameters to measure, and how to evaluate various remediation technologies. This course is aimed at consultants, regulators, and site owners. Only an introductory knowledge of hydrogeology is required as a pre-requisite. You will be provided with a set of comprehensive notes that parallel the lectures, and will be given a certificate acknowledging completion of the course. An optional exercise will also be offered in which participants will be tutored on the use and application of a model for contaminant transport in discrete fractures. Previous versions of this course have been used in support of CTLEP and MALSP accreditation requirements.
For more information, please visit
http://www.fractured-rock.com

Air Monitoring for Emergency Response
12/09/2008 - 12/10/2008
TBD, EPA Region 1
This 2-day course instructs participants in the practices and procedures for monitoring airborne hazardous materials. It is designed for personnel who evaluate releases of airborne hazardous materials. Evaluation of worker exposure to these releases is emphasized. Topics that are discussed include air monitoring programs, techniques and equipment; instrument calibration and limitations; exposure guidelines; air dispersion modeling; and health and safety considerations. The course will include operating procedures for specific air monitoring equipment, as well as strategies for air monitoring at releases of hazardous chemicals. Instructional methods include a combination of lectures, group discussions, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory and field exercises with hands-on use of instruments.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
439&all=yes

Risk Communication
12/09/2008 - 12/10/2008
Kansas City, MO
This workshop is for EPA staff who want to improve their risk communication skills when working with public stakeholders, other agencies, and the media on a wide range of issues. These issues may include the environment, safety, and health, and may be driven by political, economic, or social concerns, historical factors, or different perceptions of risk.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/classdetails.cfm?classid=39
10&courseid=229

NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS
12/09/2008 - 12/10/2008
Denver, CO
This training course will present to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) practitioner a set of practical skills for preparing either an Environmental Assessment (EA) / Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that includes all the required content, as well as skills for safely leaving out content that is not necessary. The descriptor ?perfect? refers to both content that is necessary as well as to content that is not necessary. NEPA lessons learned will also come from various project examples. Information is provided by a substantial handout that includes graphical models, case lists that support the models, and sample documents. The presentation includes a PowerPoint-type of graphical illustration of the models. Each attendee will take home a copy of the extensive handout, which serves as a reference in the workplace. Major themes include: How to make the findings required by law; Timing the NEPA process to the decisionmaking process; All eight good legal reasons not to prepare an EIS; Scoping a reasonable range of alternatives; Writing the ?perfect? cumulative effects analysis; and the Administrative Record.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/pol-302_12-08_denver.htm

Risk Management Programs - Basic
12/09/2008 - 12/09/2008
TBD, EPA Region 4
This 1-day course explains the requirements of EPA's Accidental Release Prevention Risk Management Programs regulation (40 CFR Part 68) and provides the basic skills needed to audit RMP submissions. EPA inspectors, tribal, state and/or local implementing agency personnel, SERC/LEPC members, and other interested parties will benefit from this course.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
123&all=yes

Risk Management Programs - Techniques
12/10/2008 - 12/12/2008
TBD, EPA Region 4
This 3-day course provides technical information and auditing skills needed to conduct risk management programs inspections and audits. EPA inspectors, tribal, state and/or local implementing agency personnel, SERC/LEPC members, and other interested parties will benefit from this course.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
17&all=yes

An Overview of Direct-push Well Technology for Long-term Groundwater Monitoring
12/11/2008 - 12/11/2008
INTERNET
Direct-push wells have been used for temporary groundwater monitoring purposes for many years but are generally prohibited for use as long-term groundwater monitoring wells. Recent research indicates that direct-push wells are as well suited for long-term environmental groundwater monitoring purposes as conventionally constructed wells. Since they can be installed for much less expense, direct-push wells are an attractive option. However, most states' regulations prohibit their use indirectly due to the requirement of a minimum annular space. This training introduces state regulators, environmental consultants, site owners, and community stakeholders to The Use of Direct-push Well Technology for Long-term Environmental Monitoring in Groundwater Investigations (SCM-2, 2006), created by ITRC's Sampling, Characterization, and Monitoring Team to assist reviewers in assessing the adequacy of direct-push well projects. This course gives the participant a background in the principles of direct-push wells and presents the state of the art regarding recent research.
For more information, please visit
http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/register/default.c
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The MTCA 101 Workshop
12/17/2008 - 12/17/2008
Lacey, WA
The objective of this one day workshop is to introduce environmental consultants, federal, state and local government staff, and members of the general public to Washington's Model Toxics Control Act (WAC 173-340). This workshop will provide an overview of the MTCA administrative requirements and the associated cleanup standards. Participants will also learn the MTCA remedy selection process and public involvement requirements. Both instructors have a deep and thorough understanding of MTCA and will set aside time to answer questions at the end of each topic.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/wapol-401_12-08_lacey.htm

Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology Understanding Impacts of Organic Chemicals and Metals on Aquatic Ecosystems
12/17/2008 - 12/18/2008
Honolulu, HI
This introductory course provides participants with an understanding of the foundations of aquatic toxicology and how these concepts are applied to managing pollutants in aquatic environments. The course covers terminology, common test designs, and endpoints such as lethality, cancer, and endocrine disruption. Important legacy and emerging pollutants of concern such as heavy metals, organic pesticides, PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products will also be presented. Fate and transport will be discussed as it relates to bioavailability and pollutant partitioning in aquatic environments Water Quality criteria from the Clean Water Act will be discussed with an emphasis on, and examples of, site specific criteria for metals using hardness correction, water effects ratio (WER), and the biotic ligand model (BLM), which has been included in the 2007 EPA updates for Aquatic Life Copper Criteria.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/etox-410_12-08_honolulu.htm

The MTCA Cleanup Levels Workshop
12/18/2008 - 12/19/2008
Lacey, WA
This course provides attendees with an in-depth understanding of the procedures for establishing cleanup levels and points of compliance under the Model Toxics Control Act (WAC 173-340). The course covers procedures for establishing cleanup levels using Methods A, B, and C for groundwater, surface water, and soil, including a discussion of recent rule revisions related to dioxins/furans, PCBs, and carcinogenic PAHs. Included is discussion of applying the terrestrial ecological evaluation process to soils at sites. The course will also include an overview of Washington State Department of Ecology's three - and four-phase partitioning models and use of leaching test methods for determining soil concentrations that are protective of groundwater. Attendees will have an opportunity to walk through the process of establishing cleanup standards using case studies. Both instructors have a deep and thorough understanding of MTCA and will set aside time to answer questions at the end of each topic.
For more information, please visit
http://www.nwetc.org/wapol-402_12-08_lacey.htm

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