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Three Positions Available with U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division
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| Posted: May 4, 2009 | ||
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The U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division is looking for a few good people. Our Environmental Response Team (ERT) specializes in field support and technical expertise for EPA responses to oil spills, hazardous emergencies, potentially hazardous scenarios, environmental disasters and long-term remedial activities as well as detection and analytical method development for biological and chemical agents. ERT is active in providing both national and international assistance to remediate and limit damage to air, land and water and to evaluate threats to both human and ecological health. The ERT is prepared to respond to environmental emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Three positions are being advertised and are located in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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Environmental Implications and Applications of Nanotechnology: Amherst, MA, June 9-11, 2009
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| Posted: April 22, 2009 | ||
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The Conference on the Environmental Implications and Applications of Nanotechnology will convene leading nano researchers, nano policy and regulatory experts, practitioners, manufacturers and users to better understand the environmental aspects of nanotechnology — from characterization, fate and transport, and environmental health and safety, to green nanotechnology and new nanotechnology applications for pollution control and remediation. Sessions will address both new research findings and policy and regulatory issues in three concurrent tracks over the course of three days. The conference will feature keynote presentations from leading nano researchers and regulatory experts, 78 platforms presentations, plenary sessions, poster sessions, and special events. The Conference will conclude with a special plenary panel of experts representing academia, industry, NGO, and government who will draw upon the conference sessions and their various perspectives to discuss effective science-based decision making for the safe use of nanotechnology. |
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Triad Issue Paper: Using Geophysical Tools to Develop the Conceptual Site Model |
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| Posted: April 30, 2009 | ||
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This technology bulletin explains how hazardous-waste site professionals can use geophysical tools to provide information about subsurface conditions to create a more representative conceptual site model (CSM). The CSM is a tool for gaining a synergistic understanding of the site, improve cost effectiveness, and improve decision-making within the Triad approach. Geophysical tools can be applied to create more robust CSMs with more complete data sets that result in a more representative and accurate depiction of the site characteristics at Brownfields and other hazardous waste sites. |
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Final Report: Technical Assistance for the Idaho Pole Site, Bozeman, Montana |
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| Posted: April 28, 2009 | ||
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This technical assistance report was prepared for EPA Region 8 to help evaluate the existing ground water remedies at the Idaho Pole site-a former wood treatment site contaminated with creosote and pentachlorophenol-in Bozeman, Montana. The report evaluates potential in situ treatment options for ground water 'hot-spots' and the potential change from reinjecting treated water to discharging it to surface water. It also evaluates potential alternatives for the collection and in situ treatment of oil found beneath an interstate highway near the site. The report suggests a potential framework for discontinuing the existing pump and treat system and qualitatively reviews the ground water monitoring network to identify deficiencies and redundancies. The report also assesses whether adequate data exist to perform a capture zone analysis and outlines the steps involved in conducting the capture zone analysis. Finally, the report estimates the amount of water that might be produced from dewatering during installation of utilities along the interstate highway. |
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Final Report: Technical Assistance for the Burlington Northern Somers Site, Somers, Montana |
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| Posted: April 28, 2009 | ||
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This technical assistance report was prepared for EPA Region 8 to evaluate analytical transport modeling and other work done at the Burlington Northern Somers site in Somers, Montana. The ground water pump and treat system, installed in 1994 to treat ground water contaminated by wood preservatives used in the treatment of railroad ties, was shut down in 2007 under a technical impracticability waiver. This report reviews the conceptual model developed for the site and evaluates the validity of assumptions of the analytical transport model, its consistency with site conceptual model, and the reasonableness of its conclusions. The report suggests an approach for evaluating plume stability prior to, and subsequent to, the shutdown of the pump and treat system and recommends how to evaluate site data collected during the two-year shutdown. The report also recommends point of compliance monitoring points for the site and evaluates the adequacy of the spatial distribution of ground water monitoring locations for monitoring of flow directions and contaminant transport. |
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Air Monitoring for Emergency Response
05/12/2009 - 05/13/2009
TBD, EPA Region 6
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
CST309: Advanced Inspector Training
05/12/2009 - 05/14/2009
Seattle, WA
This 3-day course, designed for inspectors with at least 3 years of experience, provides discussion, demonstrations, and practice in specific skills, such as information research, digital camera usage, interviewing, report writing, lab fraud, courtroom testimony/evidence, and other topical issues.
For more information, please visit
https://www.netionline.com/course/DelivDetails.asp
?DeliveryNumber=0000002527&CourseNumber=CST309&New
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Les 5ème journées internationales des Géosciences de l'Environnement
05/13/2009 - 05/14/2009
Fez, Morocco
The fifth JIGE will be a special symposia on environmental problems with special emphasize on the importance of geosciences to their understanding and resolution. It seems very important to debate and highlight the importance of this approach. Then, our main aim is to develop a scientific platform and synergies in order to set up multilateral research projects on these topics.
Welcome to Fez
For more information, please visit
http://www.fsdmfes.ac.ma/jige5/_private/Ang-Presen
tation.htm
OTH203: Supervisor of Inspectors Workshop
05/13/2009 - 05/14/2009
Arlington, VA
Workshop for Supervisors of Inspectors to discuss: Implementation of new EPA Order 3510: EPA Federal Credentials for Inspections and Enforcement of Federal Environmental Statutes; Revised EPA Order 3500.1 A1: Training Requirements for EPA Personnel who are Authorized to Conduct Civil Compliance Inspections/Field Investigations; Documentation of inspector training; New inspection policies; Implementation of the Field Activity Compliance Technology (FACT) Strategy; Succession Planning and the Inspector Knowledge and Expertise Exchange Program (IKEEP) workgroup?s effort; Regional inspection issues; and National EPA Inspector Workshop agenda topics.
For more information, please visit
https://www.netionline.com/course/DelivDetails.asp
?DeliveryNumber=0000002559&CourseNumber=OTH203&New
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American Society for Microbiology - 109th General Meeting
05/17/2009 - 05/21/2009
Philadelphia, PA
American Society for Microbiology will hold its 109th General Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Sunday, May 17 to Thursday, May 21, 2009. Plan to attend all five days of a spectacular scientific program to be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Consider staying through the weekend to explore Philadelphia, the original capitol of the United States and home of one of America's best dining and shopping experiences.
The scientific program will feature nearly 300 individual colloquia, symposia, roundtable discussions, award lectures, & poster sessions. The 27 Division Chairs & the General Meeting Program Committee have devoted their energies to creating a well-rounded program.
For more information, please visit
http://gm.asm.org/
International Conference on Remediation of Land Contaminated by Radioactive Material/Residues
05/18/2009 - 05/22/2009
Astana, Kazakstan
The main objective of the conference is to facilitate international cooperation and to promote the application of international standards and good practices. Additional objectives are to raise awareness, and encourage the sharing of information and lessons learned on policy and regulatory, safety, technological, managerial and related socioeconomical aspects of the remediation of sites contaminated with radioactive materials, including NORM.
For more information, please visit
http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/Meetings/Announcement
s.asp?ConfID=35422
Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations
05/18/2009 - 05/22/2009
TBD, EPA Region 9
This 5-day course is designed for personnel involved with the investigation and remediation of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and, to a lesser extent, response to an accident involving hazardous materials. It provides basic information needed to meet the forty hours training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(3)(i) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
23&all=yes
Safety and Health Decision-Making for Managers
05/19/2009 - 05/20/2009
TBD, EPA Region 5
This is a 2-day advanced safety course for personnel who develop, manage, or supervise health and safety programs for employees working at hazardous waste sites or treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. The course focuses on U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and guidelines for establishing a program to protect the health and safety of hazardous waste workers. At a minimum, participants must have attended a basic 40-hour health and safety course such as "Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations (165.5)," or similar courses.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
25&all=yes
The Complete Ground-Water Sampling Field Course
05/19/2009 - 05/21/2009
Seattle, WA
This is THE practical field course on ground-water sampling. Students learn what factors influence the successful implementation of ground-water sampling programs and how to develop effective ground-water sampling protocols or how to update existing protocols in response to changes in objectives of ground-water sampling programs. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of implementing good field practices and incorporating strong field QA/QC to ensure both precision and accuracy in ground-water sampling events. A wide variety of topics are covered during the course, including: the science behind ground-water sampling; development of effective sampling and analysis plans; calibration and operation of instrumentation for field sampling and/or in-situ analysis of ground water; water-level and product thickness measurement; selection criteria for purging and sampling devices and proper operation of those devices; purging and sampling options (including low-flow purging and sampling and no-purge sampling); field filtration and preservation of ground-water samples, preparation of samples for shipment (and discussions of DOT and IATA shipping regulations); and documentation of sampling events to ensure defensibility of records. Two half-day field sessions give students the opportunity to work with a variety of field equipment, including water-level measurement equipment, a variety of ground-water purging and sampling devices, field indicator parameter measurement instrumentation, and filtration equipment. Students also get first-hand experience using a variety of purging and sampling methods, including low-flow purging and sampling, traditional purging and sampling, passive sampling and no-purge sampling.
For more information, please visit
http://www.envirofieldschool.com/calendar.htm
National Water Quality Conference 2009
05/20/2009 - 05/22/2009
San Antonio, TX
The Northwest Environmental Training Center is presenting the National Water Quality Conference 2009 to be held on May 20 - 22, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. This exciting and informative meeting will address the issues and discuss the technology of the quality and supply of the world's most valuable resource - water. This conference will intertwine four tracks through many workshop sessions in this three-day conference. This event is not one to miss!
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/hyd-550_05-09_san_antonio_schedul
e.htm
4th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ENVIRONMENT
05/21/2009 - 05/24/2009
Athens, Greece
International conferences, study tours, publications and research are the basic activities of ATINER. Since 1995, ATINER has organized more than 100 international conferences and has published over 80 books. Academically, the Institute is organized into four research divisions and nineteen research units. Each research unit organizes at least an annual conference and undertakes various small and large research projects. The conference is organized by Dr. Theophilos Theophanides, Honorary Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens and Head, Environment and Agriculture Research Unit, ATINER.
For more information, please visit
http://www.atiner.gr/docs/Environment.htm
Remediation University
05/28/2009 - 05/28/2009
Hoffman Estates, IL
This free seminar will cover methodologies for all aspects related to the implementation of gas mitigation systems for redevelopment of contaminated property. This comprehensive seminar includes curriculum designed to provide practical, useful guidance to development, regulatory, government, risk management and engineering professionals encountering sites with vapor intrusion concerns. Through case studies and analysis from top industry professionals, attendees will gain tips for navigating through transactions involving impacted sites.
For more information, please visit
http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachEven
t.aspx?cid=29610&codi=7684&idproducttype=3&level=0
§ion=7
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Management of Environmental Analytical Data
05/28/2009 - 05/29/2009
Seattle, WA
This course provides participants with an overview of QA/QC management of analytical data. It is intended for environmental professionals who require a basic understanding of QA/QC methodologies for managing the integrity of laboratory analytical data. The course includes some hands on data screening exercises to apply the course concepts to real-world scenarios.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/chem-404_05-09_seattle.htm
NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS
05/28/2009 - 05/29/2009
Troutdale,
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.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/pol-302_05-09_troutdale.htm
New Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG)
05/29/2009 - 05/29/2009
Seattle, WA
As new Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) regulations for construction sites are being finalized by the EPA, it is important to fully understand the regulations, their implications and the technologies that the EPA describes as being able to achieve the prescribed regulations, namely Advanced Treatment Systems (ATS). This is one of the most significant changes in stormwater regulations since the NPDES permits were issued.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/pol-401_05-09_seattle.htm
Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations
06/01/2009 - 06/05/2009
Edison, NJ
This 5-day course is designed for personnel involved with the investigation and remediation of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and, to a lesser extent, response to an accident involving hazardous materials. It provides basic information needed to meet the forty hours training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 (e)(3)(i) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
23&all=yes
5 Day DQO & VSP Training
06/01/2009 - 06/05/2009
Manchester, UK
VSP is a software tool for determining the right number and locations of samples or surveys and performing statistical assessments to support confident decisions. With a user base of over 5000 users and sponsored by DOE, EPA, DoD, CDC, UK-AWE and DHS, VSP is becoming the environmental sampling design and statistical analysis system of choice endorsed by regulators and many stakeholders. Methods are available for sampling of soils, water, groundwater, sediments, buildings, wells, and unexploded ordnance sites. Each of these courses will use VSP 5.4 or later. Due to the nature of these very hands-on courses, seating is limited to 25 per course. To Register: Contact Steve Wilcox at Steven.wilcox@amec.com
For more information, please visit
http://vsp.pnl.gov/training/current_training.aspx
2009 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology
06/02/2009 - 06/05/2009
Shanghai, China
2009 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology (2009 ISEST) is to be held at Donghua University in Shanghai, China, June 2-5, 2009. The purpose of this symposium is to provide an up-to-date discussion in the field of environmental science and technology.
For more information, please visit
http://www.isest.com.cn/
2009 Federal Environmental Symposium West
06/02/2009 - 06/04/2009
Seattle, WA
As with this past year, we are very pleased to announce that the 2009 Federal Environmental Symposia (FES) will again be held at both East and West venues. This year's theme for the Symposia ? Progress and Transition ? has two goals that focus on agencies' sustainability accomplishments of the past year and on additional sustainability initiatives and directions that should be evident in the first few months of the new Administration. The Symposia drew over 750 participants in 2008, who overwhelmingly gave thumbs up to both events for content, speaker quality, facilities, and opportunities to meet and interact with colleagues and leaders from other agencies. The Symposia are fast becoming the professional events of choice for the Federal sustainability community that deals with the myriad of elements and requirements in Executive Order 13423, among others.
For more information, please visit
http://www.fedcenter.gov/calendar/conferences/symp
osia2009/
Safety and Health Decision-Making for Managers
06/02/2009 - 06/03/2009
TBD, EPA Region 4
This is a 2-day advanced safety course for personnel who develop, manage, or supervise health and safety programs for employees working at hazardous waste sites or treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. The course focuses on U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and guidelines for establishing a program to protect the health and safety of hazardous waste workers. At a minimum, participants must have attended a basic 40-hour health and safety course such as "Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations (165.5)," or similar courses.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
25&all=yes
NARPM 2009
06/02/2009 - 06/05/2009
Atlanta, GA
The 19th Annual NARPM Training Conference is planned for Tuesday, June 2 through Friday, June 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia in the Buckhead neighborhood.
The CERCLA Education Center will offer a variety of technical and professional development courses on Monday, June 1 in conjunction with the NARPM Annual Training Conference.
For more information, please visit
http://www.epanarpm.org/2009/
Northern California Vapor Intrusion Workshop
06/03/2009 - 06/04/2009
Sacramento, CA
On-line Registration is currently open for the Vapor Intrusion Workshops. The Cal/EPA Boards and Departments, in cooperation with the Groundwater Resources Association, are hosting free, two-day Vapor Intrusion Workshops. The northern California Workshop will be held at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in Sacramento on June 3-4, 2009. The northern California Workshop will also be available via webcast. The southern California Workshop will be held at the Los Angeles Water Resources Control Board office on June 9-10, 2009. Presentation materials will be posted on this web-page prior to the event. Please join us for what will be an informative discussion of vapor intrusion issues. Questions may be submitted to VIworkshops@dtsc.ca.gov.
For more information, please visit
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SiteCleanup/Vapor_Intrusion
.cfm#JUNE_2009_VAPOR_INTRUSION_WORKSHOPS
Applied Hydrogeologic Site Characterization & Monitoring Well Construction for Environmental Professionals
06/03/2009 - 06/05/2009
Winnetka, IL
This three day training course is intended to introduce environmental professionals to Applied Hydrologeologic principles and prepare the attendee to manage and develop Site Characterization activities. These principles will be presented by the trainer in a clear manner to students who have little to no previous knowledge of hydrogeology. Conceptual real-world discussions and visual aids will help in dispelling common misconceptions of groundwater. Hands on exercises will allow the student to apply this conceptual understanding to practical use. In-class exercises will include calculating hydraulic gradient, flow direction, flow volume, and flow velocity; water table contouring, designing monitoring wells, constructing geologic profiles from well logs, and investigating contaminated sites based on case study data. The course is structured in a manner that the student will be able to understand hydrogeologic reports, prepare work plans and implement field studies. The attendee will further understand regional groundwater hydrology and how it relates to their local environment. The class is intended for environmental professionals who are not hydrogeologists, but would benefit from a practical understanding of environmental hydrogeology.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/ghyd-401_06-09_chicago.htm
Enhanced Attenuation of Chlorinated Organics: A Site Management Tool
06/04/2009 - 06/04/2009
INTERNET
This training on the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guidance for Enhanced Attenuation: Chlorinated Organics (EACO-1, 2008) describes the transition (the bridge) between aggressive remedial actions and MNA and vise versa. Enhanced attenuation (EA) is the application of technologies that minimize energy input and are sustainable in order to reduce contaminant loading and/or increase the attenuation capacity of a contaminated plume to progress sites towards established remedial objectives. Contaminant loading and attenuation capacity are fundamental to sound decisions for remediation of groundwater contamination. This training explains how a decision framework which, when followed, allows for a smooth transition between more aggressive remedial technologies to sustainable remedial alternatives and eventually to Monitored Natural Attenuation. This training will demonstrate how this decision framework allows regulators and practitioners to integrate Enhanced Attenuation into the remedial decision process.
For more information, please visit
http://cluin.org/conf/itrc/register/default.cfm?ti
tle=Enhanced%20Attenuation%20of%20Chlorinated%20Or
ganics%3A%20A%20Site%20Management%20Tool
GSA Expo 2009
06/06/2009 - 06/11/2009
San Antonio, TX
As GSA?s free training conference and vendor exposition, this event is specially designed to benefit federal, state and local government employees and military members who make or influence procurement decisions. An invaluable experience for acquisition or program managers, Expo provides you with opportunities to:
* Network with hundreds of GSA and other agency experts;
* Continue building your acquisition knowledge with our extensive Continuous Learning Point (CLP) certified training class program;
* Meet with GSA vendors providing specific technical expertise;
* Bring your national or regional staff together for a meeting in one of our complimentary meeting rooms.
For more information, please visit
http://expo.gsa.gov/
Micropol and Ecohazard 2009
06/08/2009 - 06/10/2009
San Francisco, CA
The focus of the conference is the fate, effects and treatment of
micropollutants (also known as emerging contaminants, trace organic
compounds, microconstituents, contaminants of emerging concern,
contaminants of potential concern, pharmaceutically-active compounds,
endocrine disrupting compounds, etc.) in natural and engineered systems.
In previous years, the conference has emphasized wastewater-derived
contaminants and their impacts on drinking water and aquatic ecosystems.
To broaden the conference, we also encourage papers related to trace
organics from other sources.
For more information, please visit
www.grac.org/micropol.asp
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS
06/08/2009 - 06/10/2009
Kansas City, MO
This 2.5- day course meets all the requirements and training needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for Intermediate Incident Command System training.
Target Group
This course is intended for only U.S. EPA and U.S. Coast Guard personnel that have successfully completed Incident Command I-100 and 200 level training and who will hold supervisory positions within an ICS organization.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/classdetails.cfm?classid=42
28&courseid=469
CST109: Basic Inspector Course: Classroom
06/09/2009 - 06/12/2009
Philadelphia, PA
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
https://www.netionline.com/course/DelivDetails.asp
?DeliveryNumber=0000002524&CourseNumber=CST109&New
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International Conference on the Environmental Implications and Applications of Nanotechnology
06/09/2009 - 06/11/2009
Amherst, MA
Convening researchers and practitioners from around the world to address the impacts of manufactured nanoparticles on the environment and new applications for remediation and pollution control.
For more information, please visit
http://www.umass.edu/tei/conferences/nanoconferenc
e/index.html
Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) Training
06/09/2009 - 06/11/2009
Las Vegas, NV
The Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM) provides detailed guidance for planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental and facility radiological surveys conducted to demonstrate compliance with a dose- or risk-based regulation. The MARSSIM guidance focuses on the demonstration of compliance during the final status survey following scoping, characterization, and any necessary remedial actions.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/classdetails.cfm?classid=42
05&courseid=292
The New MODFLOW Course: Theory and Hands-on Application (#258)
06/09/2009 - 06/12/2009
Las Vegas, NV
This hands-on course presents the theory and practice behind MODFLOW-2000 and related programs; includes practical lab exercises of three-dimensional flow/transport/visualization.
For more information, please visit
https://info.ngwa.org/servicecenter/Meetings/Meeti
ngDetail.cfm?meetingid=794&feecatuid=2663&datecatu
id=1220
Southern California Vapor Intrusion Workshop
06/09/2009 - 06/10/2009
Los Angeles, CA
On-line Registration is currently open for the Vapor Intrusion Workshops. The Cal/EPA Boards and Departments, in cooperation with the Groundwater Resources Association, are hosting free, two-day Vapor Intrusion Workshops. The northern California Workshop will be held at the Cal/EPA Headquarters Building in Sacramento on June 3-4, 2009. The northern California Workshop will also be available via webcast. The southern California Workshop will be held at the Los Angeles Water Resources Control Board office on June 9-10, 2009. Presentation materials will be posted on this web-page prior to the event. Please join us for what will be an informative discussion of vapor intrusion issues. Questions may be submitted to VIworkshops@dtsc.ca.gov.
For more information, please visit
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/SiteCleanup/Vapor_Intrusion
.cfm#JUNE_2009_VAPOR_INTRUSION_WORKSHOPS
Radiation Safety - Overview for Environmental Professionals - Day 1
06/09/2009 - 06/09/2009
TBD, EPA Region 4
This one day introductory level course is designed to provide participants with an overview and basic understanding of the fundamental principles of radiation safety. This course is intended for environmental professionals who are not health physicists or other radiation safety specialists, but require a basic knowledge and understanding of radiation safety. Participants who are responsible for reviewing and discussing radiological issues will benefit from this course.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
182&all=yes
Protocol for Use of Five Passive Samplers
06/09/2009 - 06/09/2009
INTERNET
This training supports the understanding and use of the ITRC Protocol for Use of Five Passive Samplers to Sample for a Variety of Contaminants in Groundwater (DSP-5, 2007). The five technologies included in this document include diffusion samplers (Regenerated Cellulose Dialysis Membrane Sampler and Rigid Porous Polyethylene Sampler), equilibrated grab samplers (Snap Sampler? and HydraSleeve? Sampler); and an accumulation sampler (GORE? Module). The training starts with information common to all five samples then focuses on each sampler as instructors describe the sampler and explain how it works; discuss deployment and retrieval of the sampler; highlight advantages and limitations; and present results of data comparison studies.
For more information, please visit
http://cluin.org/conf/itrc/register/default.cfm?ti
tle=Protocol%20for%20Use%20of%20Five%20Passive%20S
amplers
Introduction to Environmental Geophysics
06/09/2009 - 09/11/2009
TBD, EPA Region 5
This 3-day course provides individuals who have little or no geophysical exploration experience with practical information to effectively design and supervise geophysical surveys at Superfund sites. It is intended for personnel responsible for inspections, site characterization, site investigations, and removal and remedial actions at Superfund sites.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
28&all=yes
Radiation Safety - Practical Applications - Day 2
06/10/2009 - 06/10/2009
TBD, EPA Region 4
This one day radiation safety course is designed to provide participants with hands-on use of radiation detection instruments and the basic principles of radiological controls. This course is intended for environmental professionals who require the skills necessary to detect the presence of radioactive materials, and perform radiation and contamination surveys to evaluate and control the radiological hazards. The course emphasizes the hands-on use of radiation detection instruments to control personal safety, and characterize the components and extent of radioactive contamination.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
183&all=yes
ICS-400: Advanced ICS
06/10/2009 - 06/12/2009
Kansas City, MO
This 2 - day course meets all the requirements and training needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for Advanced Incident Command System training.
Target Group
This course is intended for only U.S. EPA and U.S. Coast Guard personnel that have successfully completed Incident Command I-100, 200, and 300 level training and who will hold supervisory positions within an ICS organization.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/classdetails.cfm?classid=42
29&courseid=554
Radiation Safety - Advanced For Environmental Professionsals - Day 3
06/11/2009 - 06/11/2009
TBD, EPA Region 4
This one day advanced level course is designed for On-Scene Coordinators, Remedial Project Managers, and other supervisory environmental professionals who may be involved in the investigation, assessment, and evaluation of radiologically contaminated sites. This course is intended to provide training on EPA guidance to experienced environmental professionals who may be responsible for regulatory compliance to protect site workers and the general public, and who may have to assess and evaluate site radiological conditions. The EPA's Environmental Response Team (ERT) radiation response capabilities will also be discussed.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=
184&all=yes
In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Ethene - DNAPL Source Zones
06/11/2009 - 06/11/2009
INTERNET
Treatment of dissolved-phase chlorinated ethenes in groundwater using in situ bioremediation (ISB) is an established technology; however, its use for DNAPL source zones is an emerging application. This training course supports the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guidance document In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Ethene: DNAPL Source Zones (BioDNAPL-3, 2008). This document provides the regulatory community, stakeholders, and practitioners with the general steps practitioners and regulators can use to objectively assess, monitor, and optimize ISB treatment of DNAPL source zones. The objective is to provide adequate technology background for the user to understand the general and key aspects of ISB for treatment of chlorinated ethene DNAPL source zones. It is not intended to be a step-by-step instruction manual for remedial design, but describes technology-specific considerations for application of ISB of DNAPL source zones.
For more information, please visit
http://cluin.org/conf/itrc/register/default.cfm?ti
tle=In%20Situ%20Bioremediation%20of%20Chlorinated%
20Ethene%20%2D%20DNAPL%20Source%20Zones
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference & Expo
06/14/2009 - 06/19/2009
Varna, Bulgaria
International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geo-Conference & EXPO ? SGEM strengthened its position as one of the largest and successful geoscientific forums in Europe, with popularity exceeding the boundaries of the European Union. This exceptional success was achieved due to the efforts of all SGEM participants from 2001 to this day. They all created the best Scientific Conference in the European Union ? SGEM by their scientific contribution, hearty selflessness and distinguished participation during the years.
For more information, please visit
http://www.sgem.org/
An Improved Understanding of LNAPL Behavior in the Subsurface - State of Science vs. State of Practice
06/16/2009 - 06/16/2009
INTERNET
Light non-aqueous 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. A sound LNAPL understanding is necessary to effectively characterize and assess LNAPL conditions and potential risks, as well as to evaluate potential remedial technologies or alternatives. Unfortunately, many environmental professionals have a faulty understanding of LNAPL conditions based on outdated paradigms
For more information, please visit
http://cluin.org/conf/itrc/register/default.cfm?ti
tle=An%20Improved%20Understanding%20of%20LNAPL%20B
ehavior%20in%20the%20Subsurface%20%2D%20State%20of
%20Science%20vs%2E%20State%20of%20Practice
2009 Federal Environmental Symposium West
06/16/2009 - 06/18/2009
Bethesda, MD
As with this past year, we are very pleased to announce that the 2009 Federal Environmental Symposia (FES) will again be held at both East and West venues. This year's theme for the Symposia ? Progress and Transition ? has two goals that focus on agencies' sustainability accomplishments of the past year and on additional sustainability initiatives and directions that should be evident in the first few months of the new Administration. The Symposia drew over 750 participants in 2008, who overwhelmingly gave thumbs up to both events for content, speaker quality, facilities, and opportunities to meet and interact with colleagues and leaders from other agencies. The Symposia are fast becoming the professional events of choice for the Federal sustainability community that deals with the myriad of elements and requirements in Executive Order 13423, among others.
For more information, please visit
http://www.fedcenter.gov/calendar/conferences/symp
osia2009/
Best Practices for Efficient Soil Sampling Designs
06/16/2009 - 06/16/2009
Philadelphia, PA
The 1-day course, Best Practices for Efficient Sampling Designs, discusses sampling designs for contaminated soils that go beyond simple random or ?gridded? grab-sample formats. More advanced designs can reduce sampling and analytical costs while simultaneously improving data quality and usability. This course is presented using common sense concepts (not statistical equations!).
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/classdetails.cfm?classid=40
35&courseid=573
Advanced Triad Training for Practioners
06/16/2009 - 06/17/2009
Philadelphia, PA
Advanced Triad Training for Practioners is based on best technical and business practices implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regulated partnership organizations, federal and state partners, and consultants. In this course, students will learn how the Triad approach can be used to streamline projects in a legal, technically sound, and cost-effective manner.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/classdetails.cfm?courseid=7
96&classid=4004
Sampling for Hazardous Materials
06/16/2009 - 06/18/2009
TBD, EPA Region 2
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
The Air & Waste Management Association's 101st Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE)
06/16/2009 - 06/19/2009
Detroit, MI
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us in Detroit for the Air & Waste Management Association's 102nd Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE). Don't miss your chance to network with top environmental professionals from around the world at ACE 2009. The Conference will feature a technical program boasting over 500 speakers, hundreds of exhibitors displaying the newest products & services, social tours and networking events, and professional development courses taught by leading instructors. ACE is the premier education, networking, and solutions event for environmental professionals. Join us and be a part of a global conversation that will drive environmental progress.
For more information, please visit
http://www.environmental-expert.com/resultEachEven
t.aspx?cid=6477&codi=2516&idproducttype=3&level=0&
section=7
Applied Hydrogeologic Site Characterization & Monitoring Well Construction
for Environmental Professionals
06/16/2009 - 06/18/2009
Oakland, CA
This three day training course is intended to introduce environmental professionals to Applied Hydrologeologic principles and prepare the attendee to manage and develop Site Characterization activities. These principles will be presented by the trainer in a clear manner to students who have little to no previous knowledge of hydrogeology. Conceptual real-world discussions and visual aids will help in dispelling common misconceptions of groundwater. Hands on exercises will allow the student to apply this conceptual understanding to practical use. In-class exercises will include calculating hydraulic gradient, flow direction, flow volume, and flow velocity; water table contouring, designing monitoring wells, constructing geologic profiles from well logs, and investigating contaminated sites based on case study data. The course is structured in a manner that the student will be able to understand hydrogeologic reports, prepare work plans and implement field studies. The attendee will further understand regional groundwater hydrology and how it relates to their local environment. The class is intended for environmental professionals who are not hydrogeologists, but would benefit from a practical understanding of environmental hydrogeology.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/ghyd-401_06-09_oakland.htm
Advanced Design Application and Data Analysis for Field XRF Instrumentation in Soil Matrices
06/17/2009 - 06/17/2009
Philadelphia, PA
This course covers material that generally is not presented in XRF presentations or training courses. This is an applications course: how can a FP-XRF be used so that its data are highly dependable and defensible. Sampling design and sample handling options for FP-XRF will be covered, along with the benefits and limitations of each. Analytical and QC concerns common to using XRF are also discussed.
For more information, please visit
http://www.trainex.org/classdetails.cfm?classid=40
36&courseid=521
NEPA: Writing the perfect EA/FONSI or EIS
06/18/2009 - 06/19/2009
Philadelphia, PA
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.
For more information, please visit
http://nwetc.org/pol-302_06-09_philadelphia.htm
The February 23-27, 2009 update contains summaries of
procurement and contract award notices that
pertain to hazardous waste, solid waste, underground storage tank remediation,
and other environmental topics.
View February 23-27, 2009 Update
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service that highlights new publications and events of interest to site
remediation and site assessment professionals. At the beginning of every month,
the service, via e-mail, will distribute a message describing the availability
of publications and events. For publications, the message will explain how to
obtain a hard copy or how to download an electronic version.
The next message will be sent on or about June 1, 2009.
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