10th Symposium

April 3-5, 2017 - Philadelphia, PA

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an​ interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. We are engaging with past organizers and participants to promote this, and have retained John J. Smith the past chair of the planning committee to assist the Post. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.

Agenda

Monday, April 3, 2017

3:00 pm - Registration Opens

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Moderator/Panelist Briefing - John J Smith (Ormandy Ballroom)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Evening Discussion Session - Perspective on what our field might look like in 5 years

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

8:00 - 8:30 am Welcome and Announcements

  • John J Smith, President, J J Smith Environmental Consulting, LLC

  • BG Joseph Schroedel, P.E., F.SAME, USA(Ret.), Executive Director, SAME

  • Jim Woolford, Director, USEPA OSRTI

8:30 - 10:00 am Panel 1: Project Management

Moderator: Kate Garufi, USEPA Headquarters

1. Risk Management Considerations

Author: Kent Sorensen, CDM Smith

2. Contracts, Regulations, and Decisions: Striking a Balance – Are We Solving the Problem(s) or Just Playing the Game?

Author: David Herwig, Hydrogeologic, Inc.

3. Creating and Executing Practical Performance Specifications for Deep In-situ Solidification/Stabilization

Author: Daniel Amate, GZA Environmental

10:00 - 10:30 am - Break

10:30 - 12:00 pm - Panel 2: CSM in Groundwater RD/RA

Moderator: Tamzen MacBeth, CDM Smith

1. Shifting Perspectives to Develop a Conceptual Site Model of Bedrock Contamination

Author: David Side, Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.

2. Design and Implementation of In Situ Groundwater Remedy for SVOCs in a Karst Limestone Aquifer

Author: Carrie McCoy, Black & Veatch

3. Conceptual Site Model for Mercury Impacted Soil and Groundwater Used for Effective Remediation

Author: David Russell, AECOM

12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH - On your own

1:30 - 3:00 pm - Panel 3: Materials Handling Considerations in Design and Construction

Moderator: John Bartholomeo, Sevenson Environmental

1. Rapid Solidification of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Leachate & Wet Ash Wastes

Author: Richard Traver, Pace Engineering, LLC

2. Review of Variations on In Situ Soil Mixing and Considerations for Combining with Other Technologies

Author: Tom Simpkin, CH2M

3. Identifying and Managing Key Cost Drivers from Site Investigation through Design at Contaminated Sediment Sites

Author: Doug Crawford, OBG

3:00 - 3:30 pm - Break

3:30 - 5:00 pm - Panel 4: Case Studies for In-situ Remediation

Moderator: Brad Williams, HDR

1. Leachability Evaluation Used in Treatability Bench Study and Implementation of In Situ Stabilization / Solidification

Author: Beth Liu, EA Engineering

2. In-situ Thermal Procured under MATOC/PRAC Contract Vehicle to Ensure Closure at New Jersey Superfund Site

Author: Andrew Small, TRS Group, Inc.

3. Accelerated Biodegredation with Liquid Activated Carbon reduces CVOC concentrations by 98-100% at an Industrial Site in South Carolina

Author: Gordon Araujo, Jr., REGENESIS

5:00 - 7:00 pm - Group Networking Reception

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

8:00 - 9:30 am - Panel 5: Mining

Moderator: Bob Cianciarulo, USEPA Region 1

1. Design of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Collection and Treatment Facilities at the former Brewer Gold Mine Site, Jefferson, South Carolina

Author: Ed Hicks, Black & Veatch

2. Design Considerations for Waste Rock Cleanup Sites

Author: Brett Kay, Nobis Engineering, Inc.

3. Lessons Learned in ARD/AMD Source Control with Bactericides in an Eastern Coal Mine Setting

Author: James Gusek, Sovereign Consulting, Inc.

9:30 - 10:00 am Break

10:00 - 11:30 am - Panel 6: Sediment Projects

Moderator: Matt Lambert, USEPA Headquarters

1. Managing Key Cost Drivers During Construction at Contaminated Sediment Sites

Author: Kendrick Jaglal, OBG

2. Alternative Approaches for Implementation of USEPA’s Selected Remedy and Transport of Dredged Material on the Lower Passaic River

Author: Sharon Bailey, Louis Berger

3. Lessons Learned during nine years of Remedial Design and Remedial Action on OUs 2-5 of the Fox River Remediation Project

Author: Richard Feeney, Tetra Tech

11:30 - 12:00 pm – Closing Remarks

John J Smith/Audience Comments/ Adjourn

Steering Committee Members

  • Michelle Kaufman, CDM Smith

  • Jeanne Litwin, CDM Smith

  • Jim Romig, CDM Smith

  • Lyle Trumbull, OBG

  • Gordon Araujo, REGENESIS

  • Mike Badeau, Stell Environmental

  • Amy Basehoar, KOMAN

  • Karen Buniak, TTI Environmental

  • John J. Smith, J. J. Smith Environmental Consulting, LLC

  • Rad Delaney

  • Kate Garufi

  • Mark S. Wheeler