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Characterizing Contaminated Sediments Workshop
September 22, 2009 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Agenda
9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA
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
Kathy Howatt, Maine DEP
Traci Iott, CT DEEP
Ken Finkelstein, NOAA
Jay Borkland, Apex Companies
4:00 Adjourn