This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009.

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/care_022610/

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/care_022610/

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009.

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/care_022310/

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/care_022310/

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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 this training and guidance document, a DNAPL source zone includes the zone that encompasses the entire subsurface volume in which DNAPL is present either at residual saturation or as "pools" that accumulate above confining units. The DNAPL source zone includes regions that have come into contact with DNAPL and may be storing contaminant mass as a result of diffusion of DNAPL into the soil matrix. Even though DNAPLs may be present in both the unsaturated and saturated zones, the discussion of ISB of DNAPL source zones in this training and guidance document focuses on treatment of DNAPL source zones within the saturated zone. 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. To get the most out of this training, before the class, please review the associated document, the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guidance document In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Ethene: DNAPL Source Zones (BioDNAPL-3, 2008).

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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 this training and guidance document, a DNAPL source zone includes the zone that encompasses the entire subsurface volume in which DNAPL is present either at residual saturation or as "pools" that accumulate above confining units. The DNAPL source zone includes regions that have come into contact with DNAPL and may be storing contaminant mass as a result of diffusion of DNAPL into the soil matrix. Even though DNAPLs may be present in both the unsaturated and saturated zones, the discussion of ISB of DNAPL source zones in this training and guidance document focuses on treatment of DNAPL source zones within the saturated zone. 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. To get the most out of this training, before the class, please review the associated document, the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guidance document In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Ethene: DNAPL Source Zones (BioDNAPL-3, 2008). To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/bioDNAPL_020910/

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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 this training and guidance document, a DNAPL source zone includes the zone that encompasses the entire subsurface volume in which DNAPL is present either at residual saturation or as "pools" that accumulate above confining units. The DNAPL source zone includes regions that have come into contact with DNAPL and may be storing contaminant mass as a result of diffusion of DNAPL into the soil matrix. Even though DNAPLs may be present in both the unsaturated and saturated zones, the discussion of ISB of DNAPL source zones in this training and guidance document focuses on treatment of DNAPL source zones within the saturated zone. 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. To get the most out of this training, before the class, please review the associated document, the ITRC Technical and Regulatory Guidance document In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Ethene: DNAPL Source Zones (BioDNAPL-3, 2008). To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/bioDNAPL_020910/

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009.

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/care_020210/

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This webcast is an opportunity for potential applicants to the 2010 CARE cooperative agreement grant program to learn more about the program and ask questions about the Request for Proposals issued in December 2009. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/care_020210/

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This presentation features the redevelopment of a former Petroleum Bulk Terminal into residential reuse in Alexandria, VA. The site operated as a fuel depot since the late 1800's. Environmental work began in the early 1980's with a reported release. In the early 2000's, the Triad philosophy was adopted. The property has since been redeveloped into 18 townhomes and 40 condominiums with a below-grade parking structure. The discussion will include the process from investigation up to redevelopment and the perspective of State DEQ and City Office of Environmental Quality.

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This presentation features the redevelopment of a former Petroleum Bulk Terminal into residential reuse in Alexandria, VA. The site operated as a fuel depot since the late 1800's. Environmental work began in the early 1980's with a reported release. In the early 2000's, the Triad philosophy was adopted. The property has since been redeveloped into 18 townhomes and 40 condominiums with a below-grade parking structure. The discussion will include the process from investigation up to redevelopment and the perspective of State DEQ and City Office of Environmental Quality. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/fannon_012610/

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This presentation features the redevelopment of a former Petroleum Bulk Terminal into residential reuse in Alexandria, VA. The site operated as a fuel depot since the late 1800's. Environmental work began in the early 1980's with a reported release. In the early 2000's, the Triad philosophy was adopted. The property has since been redeveloped into 18 townhomes and 40 condominiums with a below-grade parking structure. The discussion will include the process from investigation up to redevelopment and the perspective of State DEQ and City Office of Environmental Quality. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/fannon_012610/

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The Superfund Research Program (SRP) will host a Strategic Planning seminar to receive public input regarding the future direction of the Program. The Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds basic and applied research addressing health effects, risk assessment, detection and remediation of hazardous substances. The SRP, formed in 1987 in response to Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA) Section 311(a) "Hazardous Substances Research and Training," is managed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). After over 20 years of progress, the SRP is undergoing a strategic planning process to develop a framework for prioritization of activities over the next 5-10 years and to enhance the impact of the Program. The purpose of this information session is to receive input from SRP's stakeholders about the future direction of the Program. The session will feature a moderated discussion period framed by a series of questions addressing the scope of SRP science, training, translation, and outreach. These questions are part of the online questionnaire which will be made available in December for public input through January 29, 2010 (for more details, see: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/SRP/strategicplan). Summary of discussion from this seminar, as well as responses to the questionnaire, will be used as a reference for drafting the final Strategic Plan. We encourage participation by officials from sister Superfund agencies US EPA and ATSDR, as well as representatives of local, state, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and practicing environmental professionals. The session will be moderated by Larry Reed, MDB, Inc.

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The Superfund Research Program (SRP) will host a Strategic Planning seminar to receive public input regarding the future direction of the Program. The Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds basic and applied research addressing health effects, risk assessment, detection and remediation of hazardous substances. The SRP, formed in 1987 in response to Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA) Section 311(a) "Hazardous Substances Research and Training," is managed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). After over 20 years of progress, the SRP is undergoing a strategic planning process to develop a framework for prioritization of activities over the next 5-10 years and to enhance the impact of the Program. The purpose of this information session is to receive input from SRP's stakeholders about the future direction of the Program. The session will feature a moderated discussion period framed by a series of questions addressing the scope of SRP science, training, translation, and outreach. These questions are part of the online questionnaire which will be made available in December for public input through January 29, 2010 (for more details, see: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/SRP/strategicplan). Summary of discussion from this seminar, as well as responses to the questionnaire, will be used as a reference for drafting the final Strategic Plan. We encourage participation by officials from sister Superfund agencies US EPA and ATSDR, as well as representatives of local, state, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and practicing environmental professionals. The session will be moderated by Larry Reed, MDB, Inc. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/srptownhall1_012510/

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The Superfund Research Program (SRP) will host a Strategic Planning seminar to receive public input regarding the future direction of the Program. The Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds basic and applied research addressing health effects, risk assessment, detection and remediation of hazardous substances. The SRP, formed in 1987 in response to Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA) Section 311(a) "Hazardous Substances Research and Training," is managed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). After over 20 years of progress, the SRP is undergoing a strategic planning process to develop a framework for prioritization of activities over the next 5-10 years and to enhance the impact of the Program. The purpose of this information session is to receive input from SRP's stakeholders about the future direction of the Program. The session will feature a moderated discussion period framed by a series of questions addressing the scope of SRP science, training, translation, and outreach. These questions are part of the online questionnaire which will be made available in December for public input through January 29, 2010 (for more details, see: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/SRP/strategicplan). Summary of discussion from this seminar, as well as responses to the questionnaire, will be used as a reference for drafting the final Strategic Plan. We encourage participation by officials from sister Superfund agencies US EPA and ATSDR, as well as representatives of local, state, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and practicing environmental professionals. The session will be moderated by Larry Reed, MDB, Inc. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/srptownhall1_012510/

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The January webinar will highlight the partnership between the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Since 2005, this partnership has linked AMA with interested Superfund communities, providing much-needed flying fields for aeromodelers and responsible long-term stewards for Superfund sites. EPA and AMA presenters will discuss how the partnership came about and how it has evolved since its inception. The majority of the webinar will focus on stories of specific sites that currently serve as flying fields. Presenters will offer insights into factors allowed for the site's reuse, the role each party involved (AMA Club, EPA, and site owner) played and continues to play at the site, impacts of the site's reuse on the community, and key benefits of the reuse of these sites.

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The January webinar will highlight the partnership between the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Since 2005, this partnership has linked AMA with interested Superfund communities, providing much-needed flying fields for aeromodelers and responsible long-term stewards for Superfund sites. EPA and AMA presenters will discuss how the partnership came about and how it has evolved since its inception. The majority of the webinar will focus on stories of specific sites that currently serve as flying fields. Presenters will offer insights into factors allowed for the site's reuse, the role each party involved (AMA Club, EPA, and site owner) played and continues to play at the site, impacts of the site's reuse on the community, and key benefits of the reuse of these sites. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/sri_012110/

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The January webinar will highlight the partnership between the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) and the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). Since 2005, this partnership has linked AMA with interested Superfund communities, providing much-needed flying fields for aeromodelers and responsible long-term stewards for Superfund sites. EPA and AMA presenters will discuss how the partnership came about and how it has evolved since its inception. The majority of the webinar will focus on stories of specific sites that currently serve as flying fields. Presenters will offer insights into factors allowed for the site's reuse, the role each party involved (AMA Club, EPA, and site owner) played and continues to play at the site, impacts of the site's reuse on the community, and key benefits of the reuse of these sites. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/sri_012110/

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The Environmental Protection Agency's National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study. Each year, the NNEMS program offers approximately 30 fellowships developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in EPA's 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects are specifically narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time during the school year. Typically, the research is conducted at an EPA office or laboratory, although other arrangements can be made in certain circumstances. The fellowships are organized among four categories:Environmental Policy, Regulation, and LawEnvironmental Management and Administration Environmental SciencePublic Relations and CommunicationsThe competitive solicitation for the 2010 summer program is currently open and closes on February 5, 2010 (see http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/NNEMS/2010apply.html). This live 1.5-hour webinar for NNEMS program coordinators at colleges and universities and interested staff from other colleges and universities will provide details about the unique student opportunities available through this program and encourage promotion of the program among eligible college and graduate students. Presenters will provide an overview of the NNEMS program, identify eligibility requirements, discuss the application process and the evaluation and selection process, highlight some of the projects in the 2010 NNEMS catalog, and review some of the most frequently asked questions by student applicants. Time will be set aside to answer participant questions.

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The Environmental Protection Agency's National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study. Each year, the NNEMS program offers approximately 30 fellowships developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in EPA's 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects are specifically narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time during the school year. Typically, the research is conducted at an EPA office or laboratory, although other arrangements can be made in certain circumstances. The fellowships are organized among four categories:Environmental Policy, Regulation, and LawEnvironmental Management and Administration Environmental SciencePublic Relations and CommunicationsThe competitive solicitation for the 2010 summer program is currently open and closes on February 5, 2010 (see http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/NNEMS/2010apply.html). This live 1.5-hour webinar for NNEMS program coordinators at colleges and universities and interested staff from other colleges and universities will provide details about the unique student opportunities available through this program and encourage promotion of the program among eligible college and graduate students. Presenters will provide an overview of the NNEMS program, identify eligibility requirements, discuss the application process and the evaluation and selection process, highlight some of the projects in the 2010 NNEMS catalog, and review some of the most frequently asked questions by student applicants. Time will be set aside to answer participant questions. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/nnems_010810/

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The Environmental Protection Agency's National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study. Each year, the NNEMS program offers approximately 30 fellowships developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in EPA's 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects are specifically narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time during the school year. Typically, the research is conducted at an EPA office or laboratory, although other arrangements can be made in certain circumstances. The fellowships are organized among four categories:Environmental Policy, Regulation, and LawEnvironmental Management and Administration Environmental SciencePublic Relations and CommunicationsThe competitive solicitation for the 2010 summer program is currently open and closes on February 5, 2010 (see http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/NNEMS/2010apply.html). This live 1.5-hour webinar for NNEMS program coordinators at colleges and universities and interested staff from other colleges and universities will provide details about the unique student opportunities available through this program and encourage promotion of the program among eligible college and graduate students. Presenters will provide an overview of the NNEMS program, identify eligibility requirements, discuss the application process and the evaluation and selection process, highlight some of the projects in the 2010 NNEMS catalog, and review some of the most frequently asked questions by student applicants. Time will be set aside to answer participant questions. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/nnems_010810/

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Perchlorate contaminates important sources of drinking water in California and nationally. It inhibits the uptake of iodide into the thyroid gland, an essential part of the process of making thyroid hormone. Small changes is maternal thyroid hormone are associated with significant decreases in IQ. As well, small decreases in adult T4 levels are also associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Perchlorate has been shown to block iodine uptake into the thyroid gland and cause a reduction in thyroid hormone production. In the past, evidence showed that this effect occurred only at very high doses of perchlorate. Recently however, several epidemiologic studies have provided evidence that lower levels of perchlorate commonly found in food and water sources in the U.S. might also impact thyroid hormone production. These studies suggest that these impacts primarily occur in certain susceptible populations. Earlier studies may have missed these effects because these groups were not specifically evaluated. Potential susceptible groups include pregnant women and their children, people with moderately low iodine intake, and those who consume foods with other iodine uptake blockers like thiocyanate. Given the large number of people in the US who are exposed to perchlorate and the important health effects associated with even minor reductions in thyroid hormone levels, the new evidence linking low levels of perchlorate to reductions in thyroid hormone could have profound public health implications.

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Perchlorate contaminates important sources of drinking water in California and nationally. It inhibits the uptake of iodide into the thyroid gland, an essential part of the process of making thyroid hormone. Small changes is maternal thyroid hormone are associated with significant decreases in IQ. As well, small decreases in adult T4 levels are also associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Perchlorate has been shown to block iodine uptake into the thyroid gland and cause a reduction in thyroid hormone production. In the past, evidence showed that this effect occurred only at very high doses of perchlorate. Recently however, several epidemiologic studies have provided evidence that lower levels of perchlorate commonly found in food and water sources in the U.S. might also impact thyroid hormone production. These studies suggest that these impacts primarily occur in certain susceptible populations. Earlier studies may have missed these effects because these groups were not specifically evaluated. Potential susceptible groups include pregnant women and their children, people with moderately low iodine intake, and those who consume foods with other iodine uptake blockers like thiocyanate. Given the large number of people in the US who are exposed to perchlorate and the important health effects associated with even minor reductions in thyroid hormone levels, the new evidence linking low levels of perchlorate to reductions in thyroid hormone could have profound public health implications. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/collabresearch2_121609/

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Perchlorate contaminates important sources of drinking water in California and nationally. It inhibits the uptake of iodide into the thyroid gland, an essential part of the process of making thyroid hormone. Small changes is maternal thyroid hormone are associated with significant decreases in IQ. As well, small decreases in adult T4 levels are also associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Perchlorate has been shown to block iodine uptake into the thyroid gland and cause a reduction in thyroid hormone production. In the past, evidence showed that this effect occurred only at very high doses of perchlorate. Recently however, several epidemiologic studies have provided evidence that lower levels of perchlorate commonly found in food and water sources in the U.S. might also impact thyroid hormone production. These studies suggest that these impacts primarily occur in certain susceptible populations. Earlier studies may have missed these effects because these groups were not specifically evaluated. Potential susceptible groups include pregnant women and their children, people with moderately low iodine intake, and those who consume foods with other iodine uptake blockers like thiocyanate. Given the large number of people in the US who are exposed to perchlorate and the important health effects associated with even minor reductions in thyroid hormone levels, the new evidence linking low levels of perchlorate to reductions in thyroid hormone could have profound public health implications. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/collabresearch2_121609/

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th. Regional Roundtable (Region 8; Region 9)Case Studies:Romic/East Palo-Alto RCRA site: Life cycle assessment in evaluating environmental footprints of cleanupDel Fasco Forge (RCRA site): Solar-powered system for mitigating vapor intrusionEvaluating Potential for Renewable Energy on Contaminated Lands and Mining Sites

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th. Regional Roundtable (Region 8; Region 9)Case Studies:Romic/East Palo-Alto RCRA site: Life cycle assessment in evaluating environmental footprints of cleanupDel Fasco Forge (RCRA site): Solar-powered system for mitigating vapor intrusionEvaluating Potential for Renewable Energy on Contaminated Lands and Mining Sites To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/greenremediation3_121509/

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th. Regional Roundtable (Region 8; Region 9)Case Studies:Romic/East Palo-Alto RCRA site: Life cycle assessment in evaluating environmental footprints of cleanupDel Fasco Forge (RCRA site): Solar-powered system for mitigating vapor intrusionEvaluating Potential for Renewable Energy on Contaminated Lands and Mining Sites To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/greenremediation3_121509/

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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. The ITRC LNAPLs Team is providing Internet-based training to improve the general understanding of LNAPLs. Better understanding leads to better decision making. Additionally, this training provides a necessary technical foundation to foster effective use of the forthcoming ITRC LNAPLs Team Technical Regulatory Guidance Document: Evaluating LNAPL Remedial Technologies for Achieving Project Goals (to be published in 2009). This training course is relevant for new and veteran regulators, environmental consultants, and technically-inclined site owners and public stakeholders. The training course is divided into two parts: Part 1: An Improved Understanding of LNAPL Behavior in the Subsurface - State of Science vs. State of Practice Part 2: LNAPL Characterization and Recoverability - Improved Analysis In Part 2 of the training course, instructors address LNAPL characterization and site conceptual model development as well as LNAPL recovery evaluation and remedial considerations. Specifically, Part 2 discusses key LNAPL and site data, when and why those data may be important, and how to get those data. Part 2 also discusses how to evaluate LNAPL recoverability.

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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. The ITRC LNAPLs Team is providing Internet-based training to improve the general understanding of LNAPLs. Better understanding leads to better decision making. Additionally, this training provides a necessary technical foundation to foster effective use of the forthcoming ITRC LNAPLs Team Technical Regulatory Guidance Document: Evaluating LNAPL Remedial Technologies for Achieving Project Goals (to be published in 2009). This training course is relevant for new and veteran regulators, environmental consultants, and technically-inclined site owners and public stakeholders. The training course is divided into two parts: Part 1: An Improved Understanding of LNAPL Behavior in the Subsurface - State of Science vs. State of Practice Part 2: LNAPL Characterization and Recoverability - Improved Analysis In Part 2 of the training course, instructors address LNAPL characterization and site conceptual model development as well as LNAPL recovery evaluation and remedial considerations. Specifically, Part 2 discusses key LNAPL and site data, when and why those data may be important, and how to get those data. Part 2 also discusses how to evaluate LNAPL recoverability. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/LNAPLcr_121009/

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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. The ITRC LNAPLs Team is providing Internet-based training to improve the general understanding of LNAPLs. Better understanding leads to better decision making. Additionally, this training provides a necessary technical foundation to foster effective use of the forthcoming ITRC LNAPLs Team Technical Regulatory Guidance Document: Evaluating LNAPL Remedial Technologies for Achieving Project Goals (to be published in 2009). This training course is relevant for new and veteran regulators, environmental consultants, and technically-inclined site owners and public stakeholders. The training course is divided into two parts: Part 1: An Improved Understanding of LNAPL Behavior in the Subsurface - State of Science vs. State of Practice Part 2: LNAPL Characterization and Recoverability - Improved Analysis In Part 2 of the training course, instructors address LNAPL characterization and site conceptual model development as well as LNAPL recovery evaluation and remedial considerations. Specifically, Part 2 discusses key LNAPL and site data, when and why those data may be important, and how to get those data. Part 2 also discusses how to evaluate LNAPL recoverability. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/LNAPLcr_121009/

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The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 112) has been a controversial regulation, the focus of significant public comment, and the subject of extensions to the compliance date and several regulatory amendments. In 2008, EPA published revisions to the SPCC rule and then delayed the effective date to open it up for public comment (following guidance from the White House). EPA plans to publish a final rule in November 2009 that addresses the comments submitted and that ultimately may result in changes to the 2008 final rule. These SPCC rule amendments are designed to increase clarity, tailor requirements to particular industry sectors, and streamline certain other requirements. The regulatory changes will alter both the type and content of SPCC plans and what OSCs will see in the field during SPCC inspections. By taking this seminar, participants will:Obtain a brief introduction to the SPCC rule.Learn what provisions were modified or added to the SPCC rule in 2008 and 2009, and why.Understand how these changes may affect the regulated community.Understand the implications of extensions to the compliance date on enforcement.Learn what outreach materials are available for the regulated community.

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The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 112) has been a controversial regulation, the focus of significant public comment, and the subject of extensions to the compliance date and several regulatory amendments. In 2008, EPA published revisions to the SPCC rule and then delayed the effective date to open it up for public comment (following guidance from the White House). EPA plans to publish a final rule in November 2009 that addresses the comments submitted and that ultimately may result in changes to the 2008 final rule. These SPCC rule amendments are designed to increase clarity, tailor requirements to particular industry sectors, and streamline certain other requirements. The regulatory changes will alter both the type and content of SPCC plans and what OSCs will see in the field during SPCC inspections. By taking this seminar, participants will:Obtain a brief introduction to the SPCC rule.Learn what provisions were modified or added to the SPCC rule in 2008 and 2009, and why.Understand how these changes may affect the regulated community.Understand the implications of extensions to the compliance date on enforcement.Learn what outreach materials are available for the regulated community. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc9_120909/

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The Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 112) has been a controversial regulation, the focus of significant public comment, and the subject of extensions to the compliance date and several regulatory amendments. In 2008, EPA published revisions to the SPCC rule and then delayed the effective date to open it up for public comment (following guidance from the White House). EPA plans to publish a final rule in November 2009 that addresses the comments submitted and that ultimately may result in changes to the 2008 final rule. These SPCC rule amendments are designed to increase clarity, tailor requirements to particular industry sectors, and streamline certain other requirements. The regulatory changes will alter both the type and content of SPCC plans and what OSCs will see in the field during SPCC inspections. By taking this seminar, participants will:Obtain a brief introduction to the SPCC rule.Learn what provisions were modified or added to the SPCC rule in 2008 and 2009, and why.Understand how these changes may affect the regulated community.Understand the implications of extensions to the compliance date on enforcement.Learn what outreach materials are available for the regulated community. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc9_120909/

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The Superfund Research Program (SRP) will host a Strategic Planning seminar to receive public input regarding the future direction of the Program. The Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds basic and applied research addressing health effects, risk assessment, detection and remediation of hazardous substances. The SRP, formed in 1987 in response to Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA) Section 311(a) "Hazardous Substances Research and Training," is managed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). After over 20 years of progress, the SRP is undergoing a strategic planning process to develop a framework for prioritization of activities over the next 5-10 years and to enhance the impact of the Program. The purpose of this information session is to receive input from SRP's stakeholders about the future direction of the Program. The session will feature a moderated discussion period framed by a series of questions addressing the scope of SRP science, training, translation, and outreach. These questions are part of the online questionnaire which will be made available in December for public input through January 29, 2010 (for more details, see: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/SRP/strategicplan). Summary of discussion from this seminar, as well as responses to the questionnaire, will be used as a reference for drafting the final Strategic Plan. We encourage participation by officials from sister Superfund agencies US EPA and ATSDR, as well as representatives of local, state, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and practicing environmental professionals. The session will be moderated by Larry Reed, MDB, Inc.

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The Superfund Research Program (SRP) will host a Strategic Planning seminar to receive public input regarding the future direction of the Program. The Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds basic and applied research addressing health effects, risk assessment, detection and remediation of hazardous substances. The SRP, formed in 1987 in response to Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA) Section 311(a) "Hazardous Substances Research and Training," is managed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). After over 20 years of progress, the SRP is undergoing a strategic planning process to develop a framework for prioritization of activities over the next 5-10 years and to enhance the impact of the Program. The purpose of this information session is to receive input from SRP's stakeholders about the future direction of the Program. The session will feature a moderated discussion period framed by a series of questions addressing the scope of SRP science, training, translation, and outreach. These questions are part of the online questionnaire which will be made available in December for public input through January 29, 2010 (for more details, see: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/SRP/strategicplan). Summary of discussion from this seminar, as well as responses to the questionnaire, will be used as a reference for drafting the final Strategic Plan. We encourage participation by officials from sister Superfund agencies US EPA and ATSDR, as well as representatives of local, state, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and practicing environmental professionals. The session will be moderated by Larry Reed, MDB, Inc. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/srptownhall1_120709/

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The Superfund Research Program (SRP) will host a Strategic Planning seminar to receive public input regarding the future direction of the Program. The Superfund Research Program (SRP) funds basic and applied research addressing health effects, risk assessment, detection and remediation of hazardous substances. The SRP, formed in 1987 in response to Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act (SARA) Section 311(a) "Hazardous Substances Research and Training," is managed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). After over 20 years of progress, the SRP is undergoing a strategic planning process to develop a framework for prioritization of activities over the next 5-10 years and to enhance the impact of the Program. The purpose of this information session is to receive input from SRP's stakeholders about the future direction of the Program. The session will feature a moderated discussion period framed by a series of questions addressing the scope of SRP science, training, translation, and outreach. These questions are part of the online questionnaire which will be made available in December for public input through January 29, 2010 (for more details, see: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/SRP/strategicplan). Summary of discussion from this seminar, as well as responses to the questionnaire, will be used as a reference for drafting the final Strategic Plan. We encourage participation by officials from sister Superfund agencies US EPA and ATSDR, as well as representatives of local, state, tribal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and practicing environmental professionals. The session will be moderated by Larry Reed, MDB, Inc. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/srptownhall1_120709/

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The 2-hour REOC Webinar will introduce participants to the function and operation of the Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC). The REOC webinar is aimed as Response Support Corps (RSC) members in the regional offices and at EPA Headquarters. The webinar will begin with background information on EPA's National Approach to Response, National Incident Management System, Response Support Corps, and REOC. The webinar will then focus on how REOCs are set up and how they function, including the (1) characteristic features of the REOC, (2) management structure and positions to be filled in the REOC, (3) types of information and products developed in the REOC, and (4) types of REOC activations that RSCs can expect. The REOC webinar is a prerequisite for the 4-hour Knowing and Working Within the REOC course to be given at the OSC Readiness Training Program in February 2010.

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The 2-hour REOC Webinar will introduce participants to the function and operation of the Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC). The REOC webinar is aimed as Response Support Corps (RSC) members in the regional offices and at EPA Headquarters. The webinar will begin with background information on EPA's National Approach to Response, National Incident Management System, Response Support Corps, and REOC. The webinar will then focus on how REOCs are set up and how they function, including the (1) characteristic features of the REOC, (2) management structure and positions to be filled in the REOC, (3) types of information and products developed in the REOC, and (4) types of REOC activations that RSCs can expect. The REOC webinar is a prerequisite for the 4-hour Knowing and Working Within the REOC course to be given at the OSC Readiness Training Program in February 2010. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc8_120209/

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The 2-hour REOC Webinar will introduce participants to the function and operation of the Regional Emergency Operations Center (REOC). The REOC webinar is aimed as Response Support Corps (RSC) members in the regional offices and at EPA Headquarters. The webinar will begin with background information on EPA's National Approach to Response, National Incident Management System, Response Support Corps, and REOC. The webinar will then focus on how REOCs are set up and how they function, including the (1) characteristic features of the REOC, (2) management structure and positions to be filled in the REOC, (3) types of information and products developed in the REOC, and (4) types of REOC activations that RSCs can expect. The REOC webinar is a prerequisite for the 4-hour Knowing and Working Within the REOC course to be given at the OSC Readiness Training Program in February 2010. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc8_120209/

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Alternative (non-mechanical) oil spill response methods have gained popularity and acceptance among industry, federal responders and trustees, state agencies, Congress, and the entire oil spill response community. EPA Regions 5 and 9 have included pre-approved solidifiers in their area plans. OSCs play a vital role in planning and authorizing ACM use with RRT participation, and as responders to inland spills. RRT representatives may be called on to concur with in situ bioremediation (ISB), chemical, and biological countermeasures for marine and inland spills more often. ISB, dispersants, surface washing agents (SWA), chemical sorbents, and other technologies have sparked controversy and confusion in all regions and areas. Many research efforts have helped resolve issues about toxicity, efficacy, and proper use of these tools, but conflicts and questions still arise. This webinar will be a condensed version of the ACM class scheduled to be presented as an 8-hour workshop at the 2010 OSC Readiness Training Program. This webinar will stress the basics of how OSCs can use the NCP Subpart J Product Schedule in their daily spill planning and response work with emphasis on how to deal with product vendors before and during a spill response. Some discussion of the new U.S. Coast Guard dispersant capabilities rule will be included.

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Alternative (non-mechanical) oil spill response methods have gained popularity and acceptance among industry, federal responders and trustees, state agencies, Congress, and the entire oil spill response community. EPA Regions 5 and 9 have included pre-approved solidifiers in their area plans. OSCs play a vital role in planning and authorizing ACM use with RRT participation, and as responders to inland spills. RRT representatives may be called on to concur with in situ bioremediation (ISB), chemical, and biological countermeasures for marine and inland spills more often. ISB, dispersants, surface washing agents (SWA), chemical sorbents, and other technologies have sparked controversy and confusion in all regions and areas. Many research efforts have helped resolve issues about toxicity, efficacy, and proper use of these tools, but conflicts and questions still arise. This webinar will be a condensed version of the ACM class scheduled to be presented as an 8-hour workshop at the 2010 OSC Readiness Training Program. This webinar will stress the basics of how OSCs can use the NCP Subpart J Product Schedule in their daily spill planning and response work with emphasis on how to deal with product vendors before and during a spill response. Some discussion of the new U.S. Coast Guard dispersant capabilities rule will be included. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc3_112309/

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Alternative (non-mechanical) oil spill response methods have gained popularity and acceptance among industry, federal responders and trustees, state agencies, Congress, and the entire oil spill response community. EPA Regions 5 and 9 have included pre-approved solidifiers in their area plans. OSCs play a vital role in planning and authorizing ACM use with RRT participation, and as responders to inland spills. RRT representatives may be called on to concur with in situ bioremediation (ISB), chemical, and biological countermeasures for marine and inland spills more often. ISB, dispersants, surface washing agents (SWA), chemical sorbents, and other technologies have sparked controversy and confusion in all regions and areas. Many research efforts have helped resolve issues about toxicity, efficacy, and proper use of these tools, but conflicts and questions still arise. This webinar will be a condensed version of the ACM class scheduled to be presented as an 8-hour workshop at the 2010 OSC Readiness Training Program. This webinar will stress the basics of how OSCs can use the NCP Subpart J Product Schedule in their daily spill planning and response work with emphasis on how to deal with product vendors before and during a spill response. Some discussion of the new U.S. Coast Guard dispersant capabilities rule will be included. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc3_112309/

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Introduction to CERCLA 103, EPCRA, and CAA 112(r) will focus on regulatory and legislative requirements related to emergency notification for hazardous chemical releases, community emergency planning, and chemical accident prevention. The course provides an overview in the requirements of section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liabilities Act (CERCLA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and section 112(r) (the EPA Risk Management Program and Clean Air Act General Duty Clause) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).By attending this Internet seminar, participants will achieve the following objectives:Learn which types of facilities are subject to CERCLA section 103, EPCRA, and CAA section 112(r) requirements. Understand chemical lists and threshold quantities triggering applicability of requirements, and common exemptions from the requirements.Learn the actions that chemical facilities must take to comply with CERCLA section 103, EPCRA, and CAA section 112(r) requirements, including providing chemical hazard information, reporting releases of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local authorities and implementing accident prevention and emergency response programs.Understand how other agencies' (for example, U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT], Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], and U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS]) hazardous chemical regulations may relate to or affect a facility's obligations under EPA's regulations.

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Introduction to CERCLA 103, EPCRA, and CAA 112(r) will focus on regulatory and legislative requirements related to emergency notification for hazardous chemical releases, community emergency planning, and chemical accident prevention. The course provides an overview in the requirements of section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liabilities Act (CERCLA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and section 112(r) (the EPA Risk Management Program and Clean Air Act General Duty Clause) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).By attending this Internet seminar, participants will achieve the following objectives:Learn which types of facilities are subject to CERCLA section 103, EPCRA, and CAA section 112(r) requirements. Understand chemical lists and threshold quantities triggering applicability of requirements, and common exemptions from the requirements.Learn the actions that chemical facilities must take to comply with CERCLA section 103, EPCRA, and CAA section 112(r) requirements, including providing chemical hazard information, reporting releases of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local authorities and implementing accident prevention and emergency response programs.Understand how other agencies' (for example, U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT], Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], and U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS]) hazardous chemical regulations may relate to or affect a facility's obligations under EPA's regulations. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc4_111609/

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Introduction to CERCLA 103, EPCRA, and CAA 112(r) will focus on regulatory and legislative requirements related to emergency notification for hazardous chemical releases, community emergency planning, and chemical accident prevention. The course provides an overview in the requirements of section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liabilities Act (CERCLA), the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), and section 112(r) (the EPA Risk Management Program and Clean Air Act General Duty Clause) of the Clean Air Act (CAA).By attending this Internet seminar, participants will achieve the following objectives:Learn which types of facilities are subject to CERCLA section 103, EPCRA, and CAA section 112(r) requirements. Understand chemical lists and threshold quantities triggering applicability of requirements, and common exemptions from the requirements.Learn the actions that chemical facilities must take to comply with CERCLA section 103, EPCRA, and CAA section 112(r) requirements, including providing chemical hazard information, reporting releases of hazardous substances to federal, state, and local authorities and implementing accident prevention and emergency response programs.Understand how other agencies' (for example, U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT], Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], and U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS]) hazardous chemical regulations may relate to or affect a facility's obligations under EPA's regulations. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc4_111609/

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This seminar will provide a summary of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) development and opportunities for interested researchers to conduct research and development. This "how to play" briefing will offer essential information for those who wish to understand new funding opportunities within SERDP. The FY11 SERDP solicitation was released in late October 2009 and attendees may use this time to ask general questions about the solicitation.

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This seminar will provide a summary of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) development and opportunities for interested researchers to conduct research and development. This "how to play" briefing will offer essential information for those who wish to understand new funding opportunities within SERDP. The FY11 SERDP solicitation was released in late October 2009 and attendees may use this time to ask general questions about the solicitation. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/serdpfunding_111309/

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This seminar will provide a summary of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) development and opportunities for interested researchers to conduct research and development. This "how to play" briefing will offer essential information for those who wish to understand new funding opportunities within SERDP. The FY11 SERDP solicitation was released in late October 2009 and attendees may use this time to ask general questions about the solicitation. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/serdpfunding_111309/

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th.Regional Roundtable (Region 2)Case Studies:Fort Devens Superfund siteOperating Industries, Inc. (NPL site): Landfill methane-to-energy system and solar power additionRPM Contracting Toolkit: Contracting perspectives and allowances

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th.Regional Roundtable (Region 2)Case Studies:Fort Devens Superfund siteOperating Industries, Inc. (NPL site): Landfill methane-to-energy system and solar power additionRPM Contracting Toolkit: Contracting perspectives and allowances To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/greenremediation2_111209/

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th.Regional Roundtable (Region 2)Case Studies:Fort Devens Superfund siteOperating Industries, Inc. (NPL site): Landfill methane-to-energy system and solar power additionRPM Contracting Toolkit: Contracting perspectives and allowances To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/greenremediation2_111209/

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Elemental Mercury Basics and Response provides information on the misunderstood properties of mercury and insight into addressing issues related to sites contaminated with mercury: regulations, response, monitoring, health concerns, toxicology, and cleanup. The seminar focuses primarily on complex residential contamination sites. Participants will be able to download a detailed guidebook and checklist that will assist them through all phases of a cleanup at a residential site contaminated with mercury, from initial notification through final restoration. The seminar will discuss the complexities of issues associated with mercury cleanups, and the difficulties responders have encountered and successes they have achieved. Participants will also be able to download guidance and examples of mercury outreach and education materials that have been prepared over the years to better educate responders, health professionals, and the public.

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Elemental Mercury Basics and Response provides information on the misunderstood properties of mercury and insight into addressing issues related to sites contaminated with mercury: regulations, response, monitoring, health concerns, toxicology, and cleanup. The seminar focuses primarily on complex residential contamination sites. Participants will be able to download a detailed guidebook and checklist that will assist them through all phases of a cleanup at a residential site contaminated with mercury, from initial notification through final restoration. The seminar will discuss the complexities of issues associated with mercury cleanups, and the difficulties responders have encountered and successes they have achieved. Participants will also be able to download guidance and examples of mercury outreach and education materials that have been prepared over the years to better educate responders, health professionals, and the public. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc2_110409/

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Elemental Mercury Basics and Response provides information on the misunderstood properties of mercury and insight into addressing issues related to sites contaminated with mercury: regulations, response, monitoring, health concerns, toxicology, and cleanup. The seminar focuses primarily on complex residential contamination sites. Participants will be able to download a detailed guidebook and checklist that will assist them through all phases of a cleanup at a residential site contaminated with mercury, from initial notification through final restoration. The seminar will discuss the complexities of issues associated with mercury cleanups, and the difficulties responders have encountered and successes they have achieved. Participants will also be able to download guidance and examples of mercury outreach and education materials that have been prepared over the years to better educate responders, health professionals, and the public. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/osc2_110409/

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EPA recognizes the important contributions that new technologies have made to the pace of environmental improvement. EPA Region 5 is holding this meeting to reach out to university faculty, entrepreneurs, and technology developers to get feedback on needs and regulations that are emerging drivers for innovative technologies. EPA will explain its interest in the development of new technologies, some programs that can assist in the commercialization of technologies, and current technology needs and future regulatory drivers that could influence development in the Cleantech space. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/studio/cleantech2_102609/

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EPA recognizes the important contributions that new technologies have made to the pace of environmental improvement. EPA Region 5 is holding this meeting to reach out to university faculty, entrepreneurs, and technology developers to get feedback on needs and regulations that are emerging drivers for innovative technologies. EPA will explain its interest in the development of new technologies, some programs that can assist in the commercialization of technologies, and current technology needs and future regulatory drivers that could influence development in the Cleantech space. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/studio/cleantech2_102609/

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EPA's Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) celebrates its 10-year Anniversary in 2009! To mark this event, EPA is hosting a diverse series of CLU-IN internet seminars featuring Superfund site reuse success stories. This and successive webinars will present reuse case studies on multi use, renewable energy, ecological reuse, and commercial reuse.

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EPA's Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) celebrates its 10-year Anniversary in 2009! To mark this event, EPA is hosting a diverse series of CLU-IN internet seminars featuring Superfund site reuse success stories. This and successive webinars will present reuse case studies on multi use, renewable energy, ecological reuse, and commercial reuse. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/sri_102209/

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EPA's Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI) celebrates its 10-year Anniversary in 2009! To mark this event, EPA is hosting a diverse series of CLU-IN internet seminars featuring Superfund site reuse success stories. This and successive webinars will present reuse case studies on multi use, renewable energy, ecological reuse, and commercial reuse. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/sri_102209/

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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. The goal of PBEM is to be protective of human health and the environment while efficiently implementing appropriate streamlined cleanup processes. The major components of PBEM include: systematic planning; effective communications; agreement of a land use risk strategy; current conceptual site model; decision logic analysis; remediation process optimization (RPO); ARAR analysis; exit strategy development; and performance-based contracting including environmental insurance. 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. Online archives are available for What is Remediation Process Optimization and How Can It Help Me Identify Opportunities for Enhanced and More Efficient Site Remediation? and for Remediation Process Optimization - Advanced Training. These courses are recommended as pre-requisites, but are not required. The training materials are based on the ITRC RPO Team's Technical Regulatory Guidance Document: Improving Environmental Site Remediation Through Performance-Based Environmental Management (RPO-7, November 2007).

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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. The goal of PBEM is to be protective of human health and the environment while efficiently implementing appropriate streamlined cleanup processes. The major components of PBEM include: systematic planning; effective communications; agreement of a land use risk strategy; current conceptual site model; decision logic analysis; remediation process optimization (RPO); ARAR analysis; exit strategy development; and performance-based contracting including environmental insurance. 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. Online archives are available for What is Remediation Process Optimization and How Can It Help Me Identify Opportunities for Enhanced and More Efficient Site Remediation? and for Remediation Process Optimization - Advanced Training. These courses are recommended as pre-requisites, but are not required. The training materials are based on the ITRC RPO Team's Technical Regulatory Guidance Document: Improving Environmental Site Remediation Through Performance-Based Environmental Management (RPO-7, November 2007). To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/pbem_101509/

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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. The goal of PBEM is to be protective of human health and the environment while efficiently implementing appropriate streamlined cleanup processes. The major components of PBEM include: systematic planning; effective communications; agreement of a land use risk strategy; current conceptual site model; decision logic analysis; remediation process optimization (RPO); ARAR analysis; exit strategy development; and performance-based contracting including environmental insurance. 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. Online archives are available for What is Remediation Process Optimization and How Can It Help Me Identify Opportunities for Enhanced and More Efficient Site Remediation? and for Remediation Process Optimization - Advanced Training. These courses are recommended as pre-requisites, but are not required. The training materials are based on the ITRC RPO Team's Technical Regulatory Guidance Document: Improving Environmental Site Remediation Through Performance-Based Environmental Management (RPO-7, November 2007). To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/itrc/pbem_101509/

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th.Headquarters and Cross-Program PerspectiveRegional Roundtable (Region 4)Case Studies:Lake City Army Ammunition Plant: Solar-powered pumps for ground water treatmentBaird & McGuire Superfund site: Carbon and energy footprints at NPL sites

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th.Headquarters and Cross-Program PerspectiveRegional Roundtable (Region 4)Case Studies:Lake City Army Ammunition Plant: Solar-powered pumps for ground water treatmentBaird & McGuire Superfund site: Carbon and energy footprints at NPL sites To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/greenremediation1_100809/

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In June 2009, EPA held its annual National Association of Remedial Project Managers meeting in Atlanta, GA, and for the second year in a row, one of our most attended sessions was on Green Remediation (GR). And like last year, we are offering those talks again to an online audience! 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. Since last year, experience has increased and policies are more developed, and this is a chance to share that with an online audience. EPA's Technical Support Project, led by the Engineering Forum, has taken this full-day session and will hold one session per month for 3 months, starting with October 8th. Each session will last no longer than 2 hours. We will start on October 8th, with the following agenda, and then the other two sessions will follow on November 12th and December 15th.Headquarters and Cross-Program PerspectiveRegional Roundtable (Region 4)Case Studies:Lake City Army Ammunition Plant: Solar-powered pumps for ground water treatmentBaird & McGuire Superfund site: Carbon and energy footprints at NPL sites To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/greenremediation1_100809/

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This workshop is designed to provide an abbreviated discussion of the EPA's Brownfields Proposal Guidelines in a question and answer format. Participants may ask specific questions about the Proposal Guidelines, eligibility, and preparing and submitting a proposal for FY 2010 funding in a public forum. Representatives of local, state and tribal governments and non-profit organizations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska interested in applying for Brownfields funding should attend.

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This workshop is designed to provide an abbreviated discussion of the EPA's Brownfields Proposal Guidelines in a question and answer format. Participants may ask specific questions about the Proposal Guidelines, eligibility, and preparing and submitting a proposal for FY 2010 funding in a public forum. Representatives of local, state and tribal governments and non-profit organizations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska interested in applying for Brownfields funding should attend. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/r7bfguidelinesq&a_093009/

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The purpose of the presentation will be to provide guidance to prospective applicants on how to apply for a Brownfields Job Training Grant for the fiscal year 2010 competition. This will include information on how to build a strong proposal, eligibility information, the competition process, a discussion of the ranking evaluation criteria, and changes which have occurred since the FY09 and Recovery Act competitions. Applicants who received funding in FY09 or through the Economic Stimulus/ARRA funding are not eligible to apply for FY 2010 funds.

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The purpose of the presentation will be to provide guidance to prospective applicants on how to apply for a Brownfields Job Training Grant for the fiscal year 2010 competition. This will include information on how to build a strong proposal, eligibility information, the competition process, a discussion of the ranking evaluation criteria, and changes which have occurred since the FY09 and Recovery Act competitions. Applicants who received funding in FY09 or through the Economic Stimulus/ARRA funding are not eligible to apply for FY 2010 funds. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/bfjt10_092809/

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The purpose of the presentation will be to provide guidance to prospective applicants on how to apply for a Brownfields Job Training Grant for the fiscal year 2010 competition. This will include information on how to build a strong proposal, eligibility information, the competition process, a discussion of the ranking evaluation criteria, and changes which have occurred since the FY09 and Recovery Act competitions. Applicants who received funding in FY09 or through the Economic Stimulus/ARRA funding are not eligible to apply for FY 2010 funds. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/bfjt10_092809/

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The purpose of the meeting is to briefly explain EPA's current efforts to support the introduction of new environmental technologies, outline some current technology needs and future regulatory drivers, and, most importantly, get your feedback on the best ways to continue a dialogue with investors who follow the cleantech "space". Because we know your time is extremely valuable, the agenda outlines several relatively short background presentations, followed by the main discussion of environmental technology needs and of a draft digest of protected regulations that could drive new markets. We are grateful to have three panelists from the investment community from across our six Great Lakes region to start the discussion rolling. As further background for this roundtable, EPA recognizes the important contributions that new technologies have made in the past to the pace of environmental improvement. Accelerating the pace of such innovation holds great promise for many of our new challenges. Building on an outside advisory committee's recommendations (and a subsequent meeting in November 2008), EPA headquarters and several regional offices are seeking out investors to hear whether and how we can sharpen the understanding of current needs and future market opportunities for environmentally related technologies. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/studio/cleantech_092409/

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The purpose of the meeting is to briefly explain EPA's current efforts to support the introduction of new environmental technologies, outline some current technology needs and future regulatory drivers, and, most importantly, get your feedback on the best ways to continue a dialogue with investors who follow the cleantech "space". Because we know your time is extremely valuable, the agenda outlines several relatively short background presentations, followed by the main discussion of environmental technology needs and of a draft digest of protected regulations that could drive new markets. We are grateful to have three panelists from the investment community from across our six Great Lakes region to start the discussion rolling. As further background for this roundtable, EPA recognizes the important contributions that new technologies have made in the past to the pace of environmental improvement. Accelerating the pace of such innovation holds great promise for many of our new challenges. Building on an outside advisory committee's recommendations (and a subsequent meeting in November 2008), EPA headquarters and several regional offices are seeking out investors to hear whether and how we can sharpen the understanding of current needs and future market opportunities for environmentally related technologies. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/studio/cleantech_092409/

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The Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) is hosting an informative webcast presentation by Jane Bare, expert on Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) in EPA's Office of Research and Development. Ms. Bare's presentation will provide an overview of LCIA, including general scope, terminology and existing models, and will provide examples of how LCIA has been applied, including an application to a Superfund site. Ms. Bare is the author of several scientific journal papers on life cycle impact assessment, is one of fourteen international experts controlling the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, and has worked on ISO 14042 development.

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The Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) is hosting an informative webcast presentation by Jane Bare, expert on Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) in EPA's Office of Research and Development. Ms. Bare's presentation will provide an overview of LCIA, including general scope, terminology and existing models, and will provide examples of how LCIA has been applied, including an application to a Superfund site. Ms. Bare is the author of several scientific journal papers on life cycle impact assessment, is one of fourteen international experts controlling the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, and has worked on ISO 14042 development. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/lcia_092309/

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The Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) is hosting an informative webcast presentation by Jane Bare, expert on Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) in EPA's Office of Research and Development. Ms. Bare's presentation will provide an overview of LCIA, including general scope, terminology and existing models, and will provide examples of how LCIA has been applied, including an application to a Superfund site. Ms. Bare is the author of several scientific journal papers on life cycle impact assessment, is one of fourteen international experts controlling the UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, and has worked on ISO 14042 development. To view the slides associated with this audio, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/lcia_092309/

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