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Characterizing Contaminated Sediments Workshop

September 23, 2009 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Kathy Howatt, Maine DEP

Traci Iott, CT DEEP

Ken Finkelstein, NOAA
Jay Borkland, Apex Companies

4:00 Adjourn

Details

Date:
September 23, 2009
Time:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
Westford, MA United States + Google Map