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8:00-12:00 Plenary Session |
Welcome and Opening Remarks Moderator: Walt Kovalick, Division Director, Office of Superfund and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) Mike Cook, Director, OSRTI Christopher J. Daggett, International Risk Group Albert Lowas, Air Force Real Property Agency Richard Mach, Naval Facilities Engineering Command John McLeod and Mark Lyverse, ChevronTexaco Dr. Barbara Minsker, University of Illinois Abstracts (18KB/3pp/PDF)
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PM Sessions | TRACK A Optimization Programs – Problems, Successes, and Lessons Learned |
TRACK B Long Term Monitoring Optimization |
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1:30- 2:00 | Lessons Learned from EPA-Sponsored Optimization Reviews Nationwide Jennifer Griesert, OSRTI |
Optimizing Long Term Monitoring at a British Petroleum
Site
Using Multi-Objective Optimization Software |
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2:00-2:30 | NJDEP Involvement in the Optimization Process Tom O’Neill, NJDEP Abstract Presentation Slides (803KB/21pp/PDF) |
Basewide Groundwater Monitoring Program Optimization and
Data Visualization at Vandenberg Air Force Base Sally Liu, Tetra Tech, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (1.5MB/25pp/PDF) Presentation Movie (9.4MB/AVI) |
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2:30-3:00 | The Air Force and Remedial Process Optimization (RPO) John Gillespie, AFCEE Abstract Presentation Slides (529KB/12pp/PDF) |
Optimization of a Long-Term Monitoring Program at an
Arizona Superfund Site Catherine Schladweiler, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (2.3MB/18pp/PDF) |
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3:00-3:30 | BREAK | ||
3:30-4:00 | Optimization of Remedial Actions at Navy Installation
Restoration Sites Karla Harre, NFESC Abstract Presentation Slides (1.3MB/27pp/PDF) |
Demonstration of Two Long-Term Groundwater Monitoring
Optimization Methods Kathy Yager, US EPA Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology Innovation Abstract Presentation Slides (114KB/14pp/PDF) |
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4:00-4:30 | Air Force Real Property Agency (AFRPA) Remedial Process
Optimization Experiences and Lessons Learned Rod Whitten, AFRPA and Jon Horin, Mitretek Abstract Presentation Slides (84KB/11pp/PDF) |
A Case Study on Well Location Optimization with MAROS
Software for Remediation Investigation Dr. Ke Liu, Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. |
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4:30-5:00 | SmartSite™ Optimization Program – Experience
and Lessons Learned Dr. Richard Cronce, SAIC Abstract Presentation Slides (7.2MB/27pp/PDF) |
Optimizing LTM Networks with GTS: Three New Case Studies Dr. Kirk Cameron, MacStat Consulting, Ltd. Abstract Presentation Slides (1.7MB/35pp/PDF) |
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5:00-5:30 | U.S. Department of Energy Optimization Research and Remedial Process Reviews Beth Moore, U.S. Department of Energy |
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Evening Workshops 6:30 PM-9:00 PM |
A Workshop on Applying Optimization Algorithms
and Contaminant Transport Models to Reduce Costs and Speed
Remediation at Pump and Treat Sites Dr. Barbara Minsker, University of Illinois, Robert Greenwald, GeoTrans, Inc., Karla Harre, NFESC, Kathy Yager, US EPA Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology Innovation, and Dave Becker, USACE - Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Center of Expertise Abstract Presentation Slides (615KB/23pp/PDF) |
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ITRC Presents: Essentials of Remediation
Process Optimization by the ITRC RPO Team, Tom O'Neill, Team Leader Abstract Presentation Slides (615KB/23pp/PDF) |
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Wednesday, June 16 | Track A Remediation Process Optimization |
Track B Site Characterization, Long Term Monitoring, and Data Management Optimization |
Track C Strategic Considerations for Site Closeout |
AM Sessions | Measuring Remedy Performance | Advances in Site Characterization and Investigation Technologies | Financial Aspects of Optimization |
8:30-9:00 | Systematic Approach to Capture Zone Analysis for Pump-and-Treat Systems Dr. Luanne Vanderpool, US EPAAbstract Presentation Slides (104KB/17pp/PDF) Presentation Graphs Slides (216KB/11pp/PDF) |
The Triad Approach as a Catalyst for
2nd-Generation
Practices
Deana Crumbling US EPA Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology Innovation Abstract Presentation Slides (490KB/25pp/PDF) |
Estimating Cost Savings from the Optimization
of Long Term
Monitoring Programs at U.S. Air Force Bases |
9:00-9:30 | EPA Guidance on Effective Management of Operating Pump and Treat Systems with a Template for Operations and Maintenance Reports Dr. Douglas Sutton, GeoTrans, Inc. and Jennifer Griesert, EPA OSRTI |
The Road to a Real Time In-Situ Monitoring
System |
Review of Life-cycle Project Baselines
for Accelerated
Remediation Deborah Griswold, US DOE/NNSA Service Center Abstract Presentation Slides (22KB/10pp/PDF) |
9:30-10:00 | Evaluating Remediation Completeness
and Effects on Site
Management Using CLOSES Anthony Pennino, CH2M HILL Abstract Presentation Slides (1.5MB/43pp/PDF) |
Methodology For Integrating
Direct Sensing Tools With In-Situ
Remediation Injection Technology To Facilitate Effective
Treatment of Groundwater Eliot Cooper, Vironex, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (1.8MB/46pp/PDF) |
Optimizing Environmental Insurance Procurements David Dybdahl, American Risk Management Resources Network, LLC |
10:00-10:30 | BREAK | ||
10:30-11:00 | Assessment of Hydraulic Capture through
Interpolation of
Measured Water Level Data
Matthew Tonkin, S. S. Papadopulos & Associates, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (3.4MB/38pp/PDF) |
A Review of Emerging Sensor Technologies
For Facilitating
Long-Term Ground Water Monitoring of Volatile Organic
Compounds Dr. Douglas Sutton, GeoTrans, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (159KB/16pp/PDF) |
ANG Optimization Program Success Stories
and Lessons
Learned Eric Barefoot, Booz Allen and Hamilton Abstract Presentation Slides (876KB/22pp/PDF) |
11:00-11:30 | Enhanced Data-Driven Assessments of
Hydraulic Capture
Zones David Dougherty, Subterranean Research, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (4MB/20pp/PDF) |
Accelerated VOC Source Investigation
Pairing SCAPS/MIP
with EPA Triad to Save Time and Money, Marine Corps Base,
Camp Pendleton, California Karen Collins, San Diego Navy Public Works Center Abstract Presentation Slides (1.8MB/42pp/PDF) |
Modeling the Market for Long-Term Monitoring
Carlos Pachon, US EPA Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology Innovation Abstract Presentation Slides (134KB/36pp/PDF) |
11:30-12:00 | Performance Monitoring of MNA Remedies
for VOCs in Ground
Water Herb Levine, US EPA Abstract Presentation Slides (1.4MB/38pp/PDF) |
The Advanced Monitoring
System Initiative: Optimizing Delivery and Application of New Sensor and
Monitoring Solutions John Jones, US Department of Energy, Nevada Site Office Abstract Presentation Slides (290KB/33pp/PDF) |
New EPA Guidance - Effective Contracting Approaches for Operating Pump and Treat Systems Peter Rich, P.E., GeoTrans, Inc. and Kathy Yager, EPA OSRTI |
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Wednesday, June 16 | Track A Remediation Process Optimization |
Track B Site Characterization, Long Term Monitoring, and Data Management Optimization |
Track C Strategic Considerations for Site Closeout |
PM Sessions | Treatment Technology Optimization | Long Term Monitoring Optimization | Paths to Site Closeout |
1:30-2:00 | Systematic Approach to Optimization
of Permanganate In Situ
Chemical Oxidation System Mike Maughon, NAVFAC SOUTHDIV Abstract Presentation Slides (1.2MB/35pp/PDF) |
Optimization of Large Scale Subsurface
EnvironmentalImpacts: Investigations and Long Term Monitoring Dr. Larry Deschaine, SAIC Abstract Presentation Slides (1.3MB/33pp/PDF) |
Performance-Based Environmental Restoration
Management
Assessment (PERMA) Lt. Col. Daniel Welch, AFCEE Abstract Presentation Slides (227KB/19pp/PDF) |
2:00-2:30 | New EPA Guidance on Cost-Effective Design of Pump and Treat Systems Peter Rich, P.E., GeoTrans, Inc. and Jeff Heimerman, EPA OSRTI |
Data Sufficiency Analysis Before and
After Detection of a
Leachate Plume from a Municipal Landfill in Northeastern New
York State Paula Mouser, University of Vermont, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Abstract Presentation Slides (1MB/25pp/PDF) |
Exit Strategy Dr. Javier Santillan, AFCEE Abstract Presentation Slides (664KB/17pp/PDF) |
2:30-3:00 | Reducing Costs and Time to Site Closeout
through DNAPL
Removal Daniel Briller, P.E., Booz Allen Hamilton Abstract Presentation Slides (130KB/21pp/PDF) |
A Roadmap to Long Term Monitoring Network
Optimization
Methods and Tools Dr. Carolyn Nobel, PARSONS Abstract Presentation Slides (1.5MB/23pp/PDF) |
Mining CERCLA Five-Year Review Reports
to Improve Remedy
Performance and Accelerate Site Closeout Elizabeth Wayt, Project Performance Corporation Abstract Presentation Slides (122KB/18pp/PDF) |
3:00-3:30 | BREAK | ||
3:30-4:00 | Optimization of In-Situ Chemical Oxidation
Design Parameters Dr. M. Amine Dahmani, Environmental Research Institute, The University of Connecticut Abstract Presentation Slides (490KB/34pp/PDF) |
Using Monitoring Data to Assess Remedy
Progress: Using
Temporal Changes in Plume Metrics David Wilson, US EPA, Region 5 Abstract Presentation Slides (675MB/22pp/PDF) |
Application of Classical Reliability
Management Tools
Support Remedial Program Optimization Dr. Richard Cronce, SAIC Abstract Presentation Slides (191KB/23pp/PDF) |
4:00-4:30 | Practical Optimization and Uncertainty
Analysis for Permeable
Reactive Barrier Systems Brett Painter, Lincoln Environmental Abstract Presentation Slides (199KB/19pp/PDF) |
Concepts and Practice in Optimization
of Long-Term
Monitoring Programs John Anthony, Mitretek Systems Abstract Presentation Slides (1.4MB/37pp/PDF) |
Environmental Programs
BRAC Completion Plans – A Template
for Success Arthur Ditto, Air Force Real Property Agency (AFRPA) Abstract Presentation Slides (80KB/14pp/PDF) |
4:30-5:00 | Evaluating In-Situ
Thermal Remediation Technologies – Optimize Your Selection Process Dr. Ralph Baker, TerraTherm, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (824KB/26pp/PDF) |
Overview of Air Force Long-Term Monitoring
Optimization
Programs and Case Studies Philip Hunter, AFCEE Abstract Presentation Slides (877KB/34pp/PDF) |
RTDF NAPL Cleanup Alliance:
A Decision-Making Framework
for Cleanup of Sites Impacted with Light Non-Aqueous Phase
Liquids Dr. Dawn Kaback, Concurrent Technologies Corporation Abstract Presentation Slides (407KB/18pp/PDF) |
Evening Workshops 6:30 PM-9:00 PM |
The Triad Approach to Managing
Decision Uncertainty for Better Cleanup Projects Deana Crumbling, US EPA Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology Innovation Abstract Presentation Slides (1.2MB/54pp/PDF) |
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Long-Term Monitoring Optimization
Methods and Software Kathy Yager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Technology Innovation and Field Services, Julia Aziz, Groundwater Services, Inc., Dr. Carolyn Nobel, Parsons Inc., Dr. Kirk Cameron, MacStat Consulting, Ltd., Dr. Barbara Minsker, Moire, Inc.
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Thursday, June 17 | Track A Remediation Process Optimization |
Track B Site Characterization, Long Term Monitoring, and Data Management Optimization |
Track C Strategic Considerations for Site Closeout |
AM Sessions | Mathematical Optimization Approaches | Data Management and Data Evaluation Techniques | Programmatic Optimization Strategies |
8:30-9:00 | Optimization of Large Scale Subsurface
Environmental
Impacts: Optimal Remedial Design Dr. Larry Deschaine, SAIC Abstract Presentation Slides (839KB/27pp/PDF) |
Broad-based Application of Interactive
3 and 4D Technologies to Soil and Groundwater Contaminated Sites
Gavin Hudgeons, E60 Vision |
Ground Water Remediation Optimization: Benefits and Approaches - A New EPA Fact Sheet Dave Becker, USACE and Kathy Yager, EPA OSRTI |
9:00-9:30 | Multi-objective Design of Active Remediation
with Natural Attenuation Under Parameter Uncertainty
Dr. Amy Chan-Hilton, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Florida State
University |
Real-time Data Discovery and Notification
of Restoration
Progress through Automated Electronic Data Delivery Michael Barinek, DePaul University, School of Computer Science Abstract Presentation Slides Not Available |
Optimization of Remedial Action Operations
at Four Sites at a
Department of Navy Installation Rodger Jackson, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Division Abstract Presentation Slides Not Available |
9:30-10:00 | Tuning Groundwater Management Technologies
Using Evolutionary Algorithms
Dr. Peter Bayer, Center for Applied Geoscience, University of Tuebingen Abstract Presentation Slides (1.3MB/25pp/PDF) |
Web Cures For the Environmental Data
Blues Dr. Todd Pierce and Marian Carr, Locus Technologies Abstract Presentation Slides (3MB/33pp/PDF) |
RSE’s and
RPMs: Working Together to Effect Change Dion Novak, RPM Region 5 |
10:00-10:30 | BREAK | ||
10:30-11:00 | Application of Flow and Transport Optimization
Codes to
Groundwater Pump and Treat Systems Dave Becker, US ACE, Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Center of Expertise Abstract Presentation Slides (53KB/19pp/PDF) |
Flexible Cradle to Grave Data Management
Tools for Complex
Tasks Including Data Visualization, Data Evaluation,
Optimization, and Site Closeout David Greenberg, Jacobs Engineering Abstract Presentation Slides (1.1MB/21pp/PDF) |
Benefits from the 2003 CERCLA Five-Year Review Process for Site Management and Optimization at Hill Air Force Base Dr. Barbara Hall, Hill Air Force Base, Environmental Remediation |
11:00-11:30 | Multi-objective Optimization of an
In Situ Bioremediation
Technology to Treat Perchlorate-Contaminated Groundwater Dr. Mark Golz, Air Force Institute of Technology Abstract Presentation Slides (311KB/25pp/PDF) |
Using Web-Based
Tools with Wireless Access and
Standardized Data Structures to Optimize Speed and
Efficiency of Data Collection and Analysis – Techniques Implemented at DOD Facilities Andrew Crabb, BEM Systems, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (3.3KB/26pp/PDF) |
EPA Region 6 Corrective Action Strategy
Facility Lead Risk-
Based Performance-Based Cleanups Richard Ehrhart, US EPA Region 6 Abstract Presentation Slides (59KB/29pp/PDF) |
11:30-12:00 | Optimizing Groundwater Corrective
Action Utilizing 3D Flow
and Solute Transport Modeling at Moody Air Force Base,
Valdosta, GA Belinda Price, Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. Abstract Presentation Slides (1.2MB/44pp/PDF) |
Application of a Web Based Environmental
Data Management System Gary Clendenin, R.G., ICF Consulting Abstract Presentation Slides (3.3MB/25pp/PDF) |
Review of Remedial Process Optimization
(RPO) Program
Management at Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Installations Program Strategies and Lessons Learned Mark Ingoglia, Pacific Air Forces Abstract Presentation Slides (1.3MB/40pp/PDF) |
12:00 | CONFERENCE ENDS |