Characterizing Contaminated Sediments Workshop

September 22, 2009
The Harvest Restaurant, Pomfret, CT
and
September 23, 2009
The Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford, MA

Agenda
9:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30	Welcome and Introductory Remarks Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA
9:45	Planning Sampling [PDF] Paul Craffey, MassDEP Contaminants of Concern Different Environments: freshwater wetland, freshwater stream/pond, estuary, marine Parameters to Consider: physical, chemical, biological QA/QC Practicality: What is reasonable for a smaller site?
10:45	Break
11:00	Bioavailability [PDF] Stephen Geiger, AECOM Concepts Practical Considerations: sampling and analysis What is the ITRC doing now?
11:45	Appropriate Sampling Techniques [PDF] Jay Borkland, Apex Companies Contaminants of Concern Different Environments: freshwater wetland, freshwater stream/pond, estuary, marine Field Conditions: weather, access, sediment variations Parameters to Consider: physical, chemical, biological
12:30	Lunch (provided)
1:30	Interpretation of Results [PDF] Ken Finkelstein, NOAA Overview of available guidance/screening levels Issues regarding background Decision-making: Further action or no action?
2:15	Break
2:30	Putting it All Together - Case Studies and Q&A Case Study: Manufactured Gas Plant Site in Maine [PDF] Kathy Howatt, Maine DEP Tuesday Case Study: Three Examples in Connecticut [PDF] Traci Iott, CT DEEP Wednesday Case Study: Two Examples in Massachusetts [PDF] Ken Finkelstein, NOAA Jay Borkland, Apex Companies
4:00	Adjourn