2022 NORTH AMERICAN
SITE SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CONFERENCE
November 9–10 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Agenda
Conference program
Wednesday, November 9
7:00–8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:30 am
Welcome, Opening Remarks, Health and Safety Moment
Presenter
Mark Nielsen (Princeton, NJ)
Global Site Solutions Service Line Leader
Remarks
Jeanne Tarvin (Milwaukee, WI)
Market Director, E&H Americas
Session 1: Innovative Assessment A
8:30 - 10:25
Moderator
Bruce Kennington (Chicago, IL)8:30–8:55 am
Bioremediation of PFAS and Treatment of Hazardous Soils
Larry Kinsman and Tyler Emerson, ORIN Technologies, LLC
8:55–9:20 am
Innovative Tools for PFAS Site Assessment and Client Outreach
Abstract
Gina Daniel (Princeton, NJ)
9:20–9:45 am
Blind Brook Flood Resiliency Study, SCALGO – Efficient Site Assessment Tool
Abstract
Elena Araya (Syracuse, NY)
9:45–10:10 am
Willowstick Geophysical Investigation at a Chlorinated Solvent Site
Abstract
David Meyer (Overland Park, KS)
10:10–10:25 am
Break
Session 2: Remediation A (NAPL)
10:25 - 1:35
Moderator
Tim Olean (Milwaukee, WI)10:25–10:50 am
Optimizing Remediation in Bedrock: Lessons from Successful Injection Projects
Will Caldicott and Paul Dombrowski, ISOTEC, Inc.
10:50–11:15 am
Lessons Learned and Innovations Developed during Pilot Study Operations of a DNAPL Recovery System
Abstract
Marcus Byker (Chicago, IL)
11:15–11:40 am
Use of a Two-Phase Barrier Approach to Address Mobile LNAPL and Residual Groundwater Impacts at a Refinery
Abstract
Abigail Small (Edina, MN)
11:40 am–12:05 pm
Good Vibrations: An Innovative Approach to NAPL Increase NAPL Recovery
Abstract
Nate Keller (Milwaukee, WI)
12:05–1:35 pm
Lunch
Session 3: Digitalization/Innovation
1:35 - 3:30
Moderator
David Heidlauf (Chicago, IL)1:35–2:00 pm
Advances in PFAS Site Investigation Technologies
Charles Neslund, Eurofins Environment Testing (USA)
2:00–2:25 pm
Digitally Transforming Biodiversity Assessments: How Remote Sensing, AI, and Good Ole’ Fashioned Expert Knowledge are Advancing Sustainability
Abstract
Brittni Engels (Rocheste, NY)
2:25–2:50 pm
How ArcGIS Portal’s Webmapping Capabilities Can Streamline Project Planning and Scoping
Abstract
Geoff Gadd (St. Louis, MO)
2:50–3:15 pm
Interim Measure Remedies Performance Monitoring Dashboard for a Refinery Site in Montana
Abstract
Ruta Deshpande (Chicago, IL)
3:15–3:30 pm
Break
Session 4: Sediment/Sustainability
3:30 - 5:25
Moderator
Kim Groff (Princeton, NJ)3:30–3:55 pm
The Evolution of Two Remediation Technologies: In Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) combined with In Situ Stabilization (ISS)
Fayaz Lakhwala and Josephine Molin, Evonik Active Oxygens, LLC
3:55–4:20 pm
Design of a Treatability Study to Assess Sediment Remedial Technologies
Abstract
Joseph Ridgway (Chicago, IL)
4:20–4:45 pm
Estimating Time to Recovery of PCBs to Evaluate Monitored Natural Recovery Performance
Abstract
Lauren Brown (Portland, ME)
4:45–5:10 pm
Nature-Based Solutions Transform a Riparian Corridor with Benefits to the Community and Environment
Abstract
Mandi Miller (Denver, CO)
5:10–5:25 pm
Announcements
Dinner event
6:00 - 9:30
Join us for dinner and live music
Oak Barrel Public House
1033 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53203
+1 414 897 8320
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Our guests can gather at the Oak Barrel Public House beginning at 6:00 pm with food starting at 6:30 pm. Live music (blues artist Alex Wilson) will play from 7:30–9:30 pm.
Thursday, November 10
7:00–8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:30 am
Announcements, Health and Safety Moment
Session 5: Innovative Assessment/Testing B
8:30 – 10:25
Moderator
Devon Rowe (Seattle, WA)8:30–8:55 am
Ramboll and TRS Group Partnership – Accomplishing the (near) Impossible with In Situ Thermal Remediation in Glacial Till Beneath and Active Manufacturing Facility
Chris Thomas, TRS Group, Inc
8:55–9:20 am
Development and Implementation of an Innovative Field UV Screening Method for Identifying NAPL and Distinguishing Sources in Sediments
Abstract
Jeff Kampman (Chicago, IL)
9:20–9:45 am
Supplemental Site Characterization and Investigation of a Gasoline Release in a Karstic Carbonate Environment
Abstract
Kit Carson (Denver, CO)
9:45–10:00 am
Testing Carbon-Based Amendments in Treating PCB and Metal Contaminated Soils
Abstract
Sarah Sauda (Syracuse, NY)
10:10–10:25 am
Break
Session 6: Modeling/Sustainability
10:25 – 1:35
Moderator
Eric Tlachac (Milwaukee, WI)10:25–10:50 am
Delivery Methods for In Situ Remediation: Soil Blending, Direct Sonic Injection, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Fracturing
John Haselow and Kyle Clarke, Redox Tech, LLC
10:50–11:15 am
Remedial Alternative Sustainability Evaluation During a Feasibility Study
Abstract
Eric Hritsuk (Chicago, IL)
11:15–11:40 am
Red Mud Dams Alumina Groundwater Modeling and Remote Sensing
Abstract
Katie Zheng (Emeryville, CA)
11:40 am–12"05 pm
Evaluating Reductions in Modeled Flux as a Metric for Demonstrating Regulatory Compliance for Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Surface Impoundments following Closure
Abstract
Jake Walczak (Milwaukee, WI)
12:05–1:35 pm
Lunch
Session 7: Remediation B (CVOCs)
1:35 – 3:15
Moderator
Mark Mejac (Milwaukee, WI)1:35–2:00 pm
Bioremediation of Perchlorate using Hydrogen
Abstract
Ruhui Zhao (Emeryville, CA)
2:00–2:25 pm
Large-Scale Plume, Nano-Scale Solution: Remediation of CVOC Using Sodium Persulfate and Ozone Nanobubbles
Abstract
Gustavo Mello (São Paulo, Brazil)
2:25–2:50 pm
In-Situ Anaerobic Bioremediation and Chemical Reduction of PCE in Groundwater
Abstract
Eric Andruk (Hartford, CT)
2:50–3:15 pm
ART Pilot Study for a CVOC contaminated site
Abstract
Emily Ireland (Princeton, NJ)
Session 8: The Next Big Thing
3:15 – 4:00
Moderator
Mark Nielsen (Princeton, NJ)
Remarks
Jesper Dalsgaard (Copenhagen, DK)
Managing Director, Environment & Health
Panelists
PFAS Green Play
Eric Wood (Westford, CT)
Biodiversity
Chris Calkins (Syracuse, NY)
Energy Transition
Melinda Truskowski (Denver, CO)