Information on DCHWS is now housed on a separate website.

Click here to visit dchws.org. 

The SAME Philadelphia Post hosted the 8th Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites (DCHWS) Symposium to a sold out crowd of 320 people on April 15-17, 2015 in downtown Philadelphia. The Post resumed this popular and important forum for environmental professionals. The US EPA and USACE had sponsored this event annually for 7 years. Circumstances arose that precluded the continuance of that arrangement. As a result, and in response to widespread interest from government and private sector professionals, the Philadelphia Post undertook the effort to reactivate this event as the primary sponsor, along with co-sponsorship from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. The Post’s goal was to facilitate an interactive engagement between attendees, 40% of which were from government and 60% from the private sector, related to relevant and topical issues affecting the environmental cleanup field. A total of 10 PDHs were offered for those attending the sessions that spanned the 2 ½ day event. In addition to resounding success of the program, the event was, in many aspects, “green”. The Post hosted a mobile app to eliminate paper waste and recycled name badges for use at other Post events. Survey results continue to be overwhelmingly positive. 

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. As a SAME event, our intent is to waive registration fees for government employees. 

Agenda

Visit our website to see the 2022 agenda.

Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites Symposium

2021 DCHWS East will be a virtual event. SAME has made this decision following CDC recommendations for social distancing and the feedback from our Government and Industry partners that have travel restrictions imposed. Our virtual event is March 29, March 31, and April 1, 2021 1 PM – 5 PM EST each day.

By keeping your 2020 registration, sponsorship, and/or exhibit, you are automatically registered for our March 30, 31, and April 1, 2022 in-person event and will get ongoing advertising related to this event! We launched a new DCHWS website that includes East, West, and webinars. Please look there for ongoing updates. If you have questions, please email east@dchws.org

Our DCHWS Website: dchws.org

Sincerely,
DCHWS Steering Committee

Summary of Event

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. As a SAME event, our intent is to waive registration fees for government employees. 

Steering Committee Members

• Jim Romig, CDM Smith
• Andy Bullard, CDM Smith
• Lyle Trumbull, Ramboll
• Jimmy Blake, Ramboll
• Gordon Araujo, UGI Utilities
• Mike Badeau, Bluestone Environmental Group
• Amy Basehoar, KOMAN Holdings, LLC
• Jaimie Wright, KOMAN Holdings, LLC
• Karen Buniak, TTI Environmental
• Dan Amate, GZA GeoEnvironmental
• Kate Garufi

12th Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. We are engaging with past organizers and participants to promote this, and have retained John J. Smith the past chair of the planning committee to assist the Post. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.

DCHWS seeks Young Member Participation for 2019!  

Participant demographics from recent symposiums demonstrate that attendees and speakers are senior engineers and scientists with many years of experience and significant technical sophistication in the area of hazardous waste site remediation. 

While our field continues to evolve and many senior engineers and scientists approach retirement, a need for information transfer to younger professionals in the field is critical. Recognizing the pending change in the workforce, we would like to encourage participation and support professional development of less experienced professionals. For non-Government employees, we are offering a special SAME Young Member discounted rate of $200 for those age 39 and under (as defined by SAME). This additional participation will benefit attendees by bringing new and fresh ideas in a rapidly evolving industry of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites. 

We plan to open and structure our evening session on Project Management with a focus on educating younger professionals in this area.  Although focused on younger, more junior professionals, we believe this session will be informative and of benefit to everyone.  We urge you to encourage participation from your newer and less experienced staff and welcome them to this program and to SAME. We continue to welcome your feedback and look forward to seeing you and your new colleagues at our event!

Agenda

Monday, April 8th

3:00 pm: Registration Opens

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Moderator/Panelist Briefing (Location TBD)

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Design and Construction Considerations for Dealing with PFAS

Moderator: David Bartenfelder, PhD, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, EPA

Panelists: Scott Grieco, Jacobs
William Scoville, APTIM
Jeff Burdick, Arcadis U.S., Inc.

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 9th

8:00 - 8:30 am Welcome and Announcements

Kate Garufi (YM), Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, EPA 
Keith Ludwig, Philadelphia Post President, SAME
James Woolford, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation Director, EPA

Presentation of the DCHWS Scholarship

8:30 - 10:00 am: Panel 1. Don't Be Afraid to Second Guess: Successes from Questioning the Status Quo

Moderator: Daniel Amate (YM), GZA GeoEnvironmental

1. Leveraging PRISMTM to Refine Contaminant Flow Pathways: Magothy Aquifer, New Jersey Coastal Plain
   Author: Ryan Samuels (YM), AECOM
2. The Use of Adaptive Management Approaches in Support of Remedial Design and Pilot Activities at an EPA Superfund Site
   Author: Ryan Wymore, CDM Smith
3. Engineering Mutatis Mutandis Approach to Innovative Remedial Design
   Author: Meredith Braverman (YM), Arcadis U.S., Inc.

10:00 - 10:30 am: Break

10:30 - 12:00 pm: Panel 2. Achieving Remediation Success in Challenging Geologic Formations

Moderator: Daniel St. Germain, HDR

1. Mass Discharge vs. Aquifer Assimilation Capacity, A Complex Fractured Bedrock Site Case Study
   Author: Ernest C. Ashley, CDM Smith
2. Success Stories of Overcoming Low-Permeability and Heterogenous Geology to Implement In-Situ Bioremediation: Field Demonstrations of Electrokinetic Enhanced Amendment Delivery for In-Situ Source Area Remediation
   Author: James Wang, Geosyntec Consultants
3. Lessons Learned Performing Amendment Injections into Low-Permeability Media
   Author: Mark Harkness, OBG, Part of Ramboll

12:00 - 1:30 pm: LUNCH

1:30 - 3:00 pm: Panel 3. Hot but Not Too Hot:  Successful Applications for Thermal Treatment

Moderator: Jason McNew, EA Engineering

1. Real-time Solutions to the Challenges Encountered during Thermal Remedy Implementation: Example of Adaptive Management
   Author: Steffen Griepke, Cascade Thermal
2. Applying In-Situ Thermal Remediation in a Complex Setting with Multiple Stakeholders
   Author: Kenneth Cottrell, CPG, PG, HGL
3. Lessons Learned:  The Importance of Proper Project Planning When Integrating In-Situ Mechanical and Biological Remediation Technologies
   Author: Eleanor M. Jennings, Parsons Corporation

3:00 - 3:30 pm: Break

3:30 - 5:00 pm: Panel 4. Methods of Emplacement for In-situ Remedies: A Collection of Case Studies

Moderator: Christine Fogas, OBG, Part of Ramboll

1. Use of a Deep Horizontal Injection Well for In Situ Hexavalent Chromium Groundwater Plume Treatment – Applications and Lessons Learned
   Author: Angela Mason, USACE Kansas City
2. Application of Large Diameter Augers for Source Removal at Hazardous Waste Sites
   Author: David Klataske, HGL
3. Combined Technologies to Address Two Complex Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Sites at a Federal Facility
   Author: Monica Fulkerson (YM), Jacobs

5:00 - 7:00 pm: Group Networking Reception

Wednesday, April 10th

8:00 - 9:30 am: Panel 5. No Shortage of Challenges: Environmental Remediation in Urban Settings

Moderator: Tom Caruso, Sevenson

1. Constructing a groundwater remedy in a highly populated area with access challenges
   Author: John Fazzolari, Ecology and Environment
2. Urban Creek Impacted Sediment Removal and Isolation Utilizing a Geosynthetic Clay Liner
   Author: Trevor Litwiller (YM), August Mack Environmental, Inc.
3. New York City’s Innovative Approach to Restore Degraded Urban Wetlands by Offsite Disposal of Contaminated Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Fill Material
   Author: Sachin Apte, PE ENV SP, Louis Berger

9:30 - 10:00 am: Break

10:00 - 11:30 am: Panel 6. Selling Your Stakeholder: Project Management Insights

Moderator: Neil Teamerson, Tetra Tech

1. Adaptive Management at Contaminated Sediment Sites; Applications Throughout the Project Life Cycle
   Author: Andrew Bullard, CDM Smith
2. Risk Management Strategies for Owners and Contractors during Implementation of Remedial Actions at Superfund Sites
   Author: Edward C. Hicks, PE, PMP, Black & Veatch
3. I Should Have Seen That Coming: A Case Study
   Author: Sharon Bailey, Louis Berger

11:30 - 12:00 pm: Closing Remarks/Audience Comments/Adjourn

Kate Garufi, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, EPA

Guidebook App

Our guidebook app is where you will find the attendee list, schedule, exhibitor instructions, and presentation slides. 
Click here to download the app to your mobile device.

Click here for the desktop version of the app. 

Registration is now open. Conference fees will be covered by private sector sponsorship and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees. Registration fees are as follows:

• Private Sector - $250
• Young Member - $200
• Military/Government - Free*

*Military/Government attendees need to be approved through their chain of command.

Sponsorship

Sponsorships are now available. Sponsorships ($1,000 or $750 small business) do not include a registration ticket. Purchase of an exhibit space ($1,200 full conference), includes one registration ticket.  

Important Dates

• December 14, 2018 – Abstract submission deadline
• March 15, 2019 – Presentations due
• Registration Closes- March 29, 2019 @ 11:30PM 
• April 8, 2019- Conference starts 

Continuing Education Credits

The 2019 DCHWS program will be certified for approximately 9.0 LSRP CECs and approximately 10.5 PE PDH certified by the American Council of Engineering Companies

Hotel Reservation Block at 201 Philadelphia

Philadelphia 201 Reservations
215-448-2000
Group Code ID08AA
Room Rate: $180.00

Book your room here! 

Starwood and Marriott points will be accepted. 
The hotel will honor the GSA rate of $180 for April 2019. Currently, the amount is wrong on the booking site. The hotel is working to correct this.

Parking

The hotel does not have parking onsite. Here are a couple resources to check nearby parking. 

https://spothero.com/

https://www.parkwhiz.com/

Sponsors

Exhibitors 

11th Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. We are engaging with past organizers and participants to promote this, and have retained John J. Smith the past chair of the planning committee to assist the Post. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.

Event Agenda

DCHWS Agenda and Presentations

Wednesday, April 18th 
 
3:00 pm - Registration Opens
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Moderator/Panelist Briefing - John J Smith (Ormandy Ballroom)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Evening Session Panel: Design and Construction Project Management – Challenges, Lessons Learned, and Young Member Perspective

Panelists:       Paul Favara, CH2M

Meredith Braverman, ARCADIS U.S., Inc.

Steve Tyahla, EPA Region 3

Josh Barber, EPA Region 3

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Welcome Reception

Thursday, April 19^th

8:00 - 8:30 am Welcome and Announcements
John J Smith, JJ Smith Environmental Consulting, LLC

Karen Buniak, Philadelphia Post President, SAME

James Woolford, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation Director, EPA

Presentation of the DCHWS Scholarship to Sophie Bodek, University of Pennsylvania

8:30 - 10:00 am Panel 1: Employing Adaptive Techniques to Expedite Site Completion
Moderator: Tom Kady, EPA Environmental Response Team  

1.      Adapted Remedial Investigation Scope for Accelerated Vapor Intrusion Evaluation
Author: Teresa McMillan, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Inc., PBC

2.      Geochemical Fixation of Hexavalent Chromium Site Resulting in Expedited Remediation and Significant Cost Savings and Reduction in Liability

Author: Deborah Schnell, Panther Technologies, Inc.

3.      Remediation of an MGP Site Utilizing a Design/Build Approach

Author: Ryan Newby, OBG

10:00 - 10:30 am - Break

10:30 - 12:00 pm - Panel 2: Performance-Based Contracting:  Lessons Learned
 Moderator: Travis Young, P.E., USACE Kansas City District

1.      Performance Based Contracting – A Contractor’s Perspective and Lessons Learned from Successful Remediation

Author: Michael Hertz, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Inc., PBC

2.      An Evaluation of a Spectrum of Performance-Based Remediation Approaches and their Impact on Achieving Site Closure

Author: S. Shawn Turner, CDM Smith

3.      How Much Design is Enough? Overcoming challenges in awarding a firm fixed price performance based task order at a Superfund Site in East-Central New Jersey

Author:  Andrew Gosnell, USACE Kansas City District

12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH

1:30 - 3:00 pm - Panel 3: Remedial Design/Remedial Action – Urban Challenges
Moderator: Tim Ashmore, Charter Contracting Co., LLC

1.      Designing Sediment Remediation in a Complex Urban Waterway:  Lessons Learned from the Lower Rogue River Old Channel Sediment Remediation Design

Author:  Michael Ciarlo, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology Inc., PBC

2.      Challenges and Lessons Learned:  Implementation of a Passive Enhanced In Situ Bioremediation (EISB) Remedy to Treat TCE in Groundwater Beneath a Highly Populated Urban Environment

Author: Christine Fogas, OBG

3.      Applying In-Situ Thermal Remediation in a Complex Urban Setting with Multiple Regulatory Agencies

Author:  Chris Blundy, TRS Group, Inc.

3:00 - 3:30 pm - Break

3:30 - 5:00 pm - Panel 4: Approaches to Managing Large Superfund Sites
Moderator: David J. Russell, P.E., BCEE, LSRP, AECOM

1.      Design, Construction, and Optimization of a Large-Scale Combined In-Situ Thermal Treatment and Enhanced Bioremediation Remedy

Author:  Mike Perlmutter, CH2M

2.      Remedial Action History, Challenges, Lessons Learned, and a Path Forward for the New Bedford Superfund Site

Author:  Caroline Roberts, JACOBS

3.      Velsicol Chemical – Lessons Learned and a Path Forward

Author:  Tom Alcamo, EPA Region 5

5:00 - 7:00 pm - Group Networking Reception

Friday, April 20th

8:00 - 9:30 am - Panel 5: Site Investigation and Characterization:  Applications in Design and Remedial Action
Moderator: Matt Jefferson, EPA HQ

1.     Best Practices for Environmental Site Management:  Applying Environmental Sequence Stratigraphy to Improve Remediation Results for Complex Contaminated Groundwater Sites

Author:  Rick Cramer, Burns & McDonnell

2.      Case Study – Focused CVOC Source Area Remedial Investigation to Refine the Conceptual Site Model within a Complex Fractured and Faulted Sedimentary Volcanic Bedrock

Author: John Ifkovits, HDR, Inc.

3.      Photogrammetry via Use of Drones to Support Remediation at a Former Hardrock Mining Site

Author: Michael Schon, Tetra Tech

9:30 - 10:00 am Break

10:00 - 11:30 am - Panel 6: In-situ Remediation Case Studies
Moderator: Gordon Araujo Jr., REGENESIS

1.      Successful Combined Remedy of In-Situ Large Diameter Auger Steam Mixing and Solidification

Author:  Tommy Jordan, KEMRON

2.      In-situ Recirculation and Treatment Strategies using Subgrade Biogeochemical Reactors

Author:  Jeff Gamlin, CH2M

3.      Lessons Learned: Treatment of a New Jersey CVOC Plume in Urban Geology with Combined Remedy Approach

Author: Joseph Chiappetta, LSRP, Advanced GeoServices

11:30 - 12:00 pm – Closing Remarks
Kate Garufi/Audience Comments/ Adjourn

DCHWS seeks Young Member Participation for 2018!  

Participant demographics from recent symposiums demonstrate that attendees and speakers are senior engineers and scientists with many years of experience and significant technical sophistication in the area of hazardous waste site remediation. 

While our field continues to evolve and many senior engineers and scientists approach retirement, a need for information transfer to younger professionals in the field is critical. Recognizing the pending change in the workforce, we would like to encourage participation and support professional development of less experienced professionals. For non-Government employees, we are offering a special SAME Young Member discounted rate of $200 for those age 39 and under (as defined by SAME). This additional participation will benefit attendees by bringing new and fresh ideas in a rapidly evolving industry of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites. 

We plan to open and structure our evening session on Project Management with a focus on educating younger professionals in this area.  Although focused on younger, more junior professionals, we believe this session will be informative and of benefit to everyone.  We urge you to encourage participation from your newer and less experienced staff and welcome them to this program and to SAME. We continue to welcome your feedback and look forward to seeing you and your new colleagues at our event!

Registration is now open. Conference fees will be covered by private sector sponsorship and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees. Registration fees are as follows:

*Military/Government attendees need to be approved through their chain of command.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship are now available. Please click on Register Now and you will be able to add a sponsorship ($1,000 or $750 small business) or exhibit space ($1,000 full conference, $500 evening reception) during the registration process. Sponsorship and exhibitor details are included on the registration page.

Important Dates

• March 16, 2018 - Presentations Due
• April 18, 2018 - DCHWS Starts

Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission is now closed. 

Project Management Approaches/Lessons Learned

• Innovative remedial design and remedial action delivery models (structure, contract mechanisms, etc) to achieve efficiencies in a resource constrained environment.
• Adaptive Management approaches during remedial design and remedial action with a focus on planning during the Record of Decision. 
• Remedial Design/Remedial Action project risk management (with a focus on RA cost and schedule risk drivers)
• Large project management approaches and experiences (with focus on sediments, watersheds or large residential cleanups).
• Benefits and experiences developing remedy completion strategies during remedial design and remedial action phases of the remediation process.

Technology

• Experiences employing a combination of technologies to address source/groundwater contamination.
• Challenges or application of innovative technologies used to conduct characterization or remediation activities in highly populated areas (vapor intrusion, groundwater, and residential/high access areas).
• Role of the conceptual site model in making project management decisions with a focus on design investigation needs, interpretation of design investigation results and strategies for modifying remedial approach.
• Emerging technology considerations for remediation with a focus on “full-scale” applications

Miscellaneous Experiences with Hazardous Waste Cleanups

• Sustainability considerations, approaches and results.
• Project delivery considerations and lessons learned when dealing with tribal resources

Hotel Reservation Block at DoubleTree by Hilton

Reserve your room at: https://aws.passkey.com/e/49238914

Sponsors

Exhibitors

• Arcadis US, Inc.
• BEACON
• CDM Smith
• EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
• HDR
• Heritage Environmental Services, LLC
• Lewis Environmental, Inc.
• Louis Berger
• North Wind Group
• OBG
• Panther Technologies
• PeroxyChem, LLC
• REGENESIS
• Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
• Terra Systems, Inc.
• TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc.
• Tetra Tech, Inc.
• TRS Group, Inc.
• U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.
• Wood.

Steering Committee Members

• Michelle Kaufman, CDM Smith
• Jeanne Litwin, CDM Smith
• Jim Romig, CDM Smith
• Lyle Trumbull, OBG
• Gordon Araujo, REGENESIS
• Mike Badeau, Stell Environmental
• Amy Basehoar, KOMAN
• Jaimie Wright, KOMAN
• Karen Buniak, TTI Environmental
• John J. Smith, J. J. Smith Environmental Consulting, LLC
• Rad Delaney, Prime AE
• Kate Garufi
• Mark S. Wheeler

10th Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an​ interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. We are engaging with past organizers and participants to promote this, and have retained John J. Smith the past chair of the planning committee to assist the Post. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.

Registration for DCHWS

Event Agenda

Monday, April 3rd 
 
3:00 pm - Registration Opens
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Moderator/Panelist Briefing - John J Smith (Ormandy Ballroom)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Evening Discussion Session - Perspective on what our field might look like in 5 years
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Welcome Reception

Tuesday, April 4th

8:00 - 8:30 am Welcome and Announcements
John J Smith, President, J J Smith Environmental Consulting, LLC
BG Joseph Schroedel, P.E., F.SAME, USA(Ret.), Executive Director, SAME
Jim Woolford, Director, USEPA OSRTI

8:30 - 10:00 am Panel 1: Project Management
Moderator: Kate Garufi, USEPA Headquarters

1. Risk Management Considerations
Author: Kent Sorensen, CDM Smith

2. Contracts, Regulations, and Decisions: Striking a Balance – Are We Solving the Problem(s) or Just Playing the Game?
Author: David Herwig, Hydrogeologic, Inc.

3. Creating and Executing Practical Performance Specifications for Deep In-situ Solidification/Stabilization
Author: Daniel Amate, GZA Environmental

10:00 - 10:30 am - Break

10:30 - 12:00 pm - Panel 2: CSM in Groundwater RD/RA
Moderator: Tamzen MacBeth, CDM Smith

1. Shifting Perspectives to Develop a Conceptual Site Model of Bedrock Contamination
Author:  David Side, Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc.

2. Design and Implementation of In Situ Groundwater Remedy for SVOCs in a Karst Limestone Aquifer
Author: Carrie McCoy, Black & Veatch

3. Conceptual Site Model for Mercury Impacted Soil and Groundwater Used for Effective Remediation
Author: David Russell, AECOM

12:00 - 1:30 pm LUNCH - On your own

1:30 - 3:00 pm - Panel 3: Materials Handling Considerations in Design and Construction
Moderator: John Bartholomeo, Sevenson Environmental

1. Rapid Solidification of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Leachate & Wet Ash Wastes
Author: Richard Traver, Pace Engineering, LLC

2. Review of Variations on In Situ Soil Mixing and Considerations for Combining with Other Technologies
Author: Tom Simpkin, CH2M

3. Identifying and Managing Key Cost Drivers from Site Investigation through Design at Contaminated Sediment Sites
Author: Doug Crawford, OBG

3:00 - 3:30 pm - Break

3:30 - 5:00 pm - Panel 4: Case Studies for In-situ Remediation
Moderator: Brad Williams, HDR

1. Leachability Evaluation Used in Treatability Bench Study and Implementation of In Situ Stabilization / Solidification
Author: Beth Liu, EA Engineering

2. In-situ Thermal Procured under MATOC/PRAC Contract Vehicle to Ensure Closure at New Jersey Superfund Site
Author: Andrew Small, TRS Group, Inc.

3. Accelerated Biodegredation with Liquid Activated Carbon reduces CVOC concentrations by 98-100% at an Industrial Site in South Carolina
Author: Gordon Araujo, Jr., REGENESIS

5:00 - 7:00 pm - Group Networking Reception

Wednesday, April 5th

8:00 - 9:30 am - Panel 5: Mining
Moderator: Bob Cianciarulo, USEPA Region 1

1. Design of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Collection and Treatment Facilities at the former Brewer Gold Mine Site, Jefferson, South Carolina
Author: Ed Hicks, Black & Veatch

2. Design Considerations for Waste Rock Cleanup Sites
Author: Brett Kay, Nobis Engineering, Inc.

3. Lessons Learned in ARD/AMD Source Control with Bactericides in an Eastern Coal Mine Setting
Author: James Gusek, Sovereign Consulting, Inc.

9:30 - 10:00 am Break

10:00 - 11:30 am - Panel 6: Sediment Projects
Moderator: Matt Lambert, USEPA Headquarters

1. Managing Key Cost Drivers During Construction at Contaminated Sediment Sites
Author: Kendrick Jaglal, OBG

2. Alternative Approaches for Implementation of USEPA’s Selected Remedy and Transport of Dredged Material on the Lower Passaic River
Author: Sharon Bailey, Louis Berger

3. Lessons Learned during nine years of Remedial Design and Remedial Action on OUs 2-5 of the Fox River Remediation Project
Author: Richard Feeney, Tetra Tech

11:30 - 12:00 pm – Closing Remarks
John J Smith/Audience Comments/ Adjourn

Sponsors

Exhibitors

• Amec Foster Wheeler
• AquaBlok, Ltd.
• Arcadis US, Inc.
• Beacon Environmental Services
• CDM Smith
• Conti Federal Services, Inc.
• Directional Technologies, Inc.
• EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
• HDR
• North Wind Group
• OBG
• Penn E&R
• PeroxyChem
• REGENESIS
• Terra Systems, Inc.
• Tetra Tech, Inc.
• TRS Group, Inc.
• U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.

Steering Committee Members

• Michelle Kaufman, CDM Smith
• Jeanne Litwin, CDM Smith
• Jim Romig, CDM Smith
• Lyle Trumbull, OBG
• Gordon Araujo, REGENESIS
• Mike Badeau, Stell Environmental
• Amy Basehoar, KOMAN
• Karen Buniak, TTI Environmental
• John J. Smith, J. J. Smith Environmental Consulting, LLC
• Rad Delaney
• Kate Garufi
• Mark S. Wheeler

9th Design & Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites

April 20-22, 2016, DoubleTree Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. Hosted by SAME Philadelphia Post

As a result of the resounding success of our 2015 Design and Contruction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites (DCHWS) and the tremendously supportive feedback we received from attendees, SAME has begun preparation for the 2016 event. The enthusiastic participation of the attendees is a major element of the symposium’s success.

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. We are engaging with past organizers and participants to promote this, and have retained John J. Smith the past chair of the planning committee to assist the Post. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.

Presentations

Panel 1: Modeling/Site Characterization

Moderator: Angela Carpenter, Chief, Special Projects Branch, USEPA Region 2

State of the Art in Developing Conceptual Site Models for DNAPL Groundwater Plumes
Tamzen W. Macbeth (CDM Smith)

In Situ Fracturing Analysis Using the High Resolution Injection Tool for Design Optimization of Sodium Permanganate Injection
James Soukup, PG (Weston Solutions Inc.), Scott Wisher, PG (CASCADE), Eliot Cooper, PE (CASCADE)

Use of Membrane Interface Probe and Passive Flux Meters for High Resolution Site Characterization and Measurement of Mass Flux/Discharge
Kenneth J. Cottrell, CPG, PG (HydroGeoLogic, Inc.)

Panel 2: Site Completion Strategies

Moderator: Katherine Garufi, Senior Environmental Engineer, USEPA HQ

Alternative Treatment Strategies for Ineffective Pump and Treat Remedies
Vic Cocianni (Schlumberger Technology Corporation), Craig Zeller (USEPA, Region 4), Bob Goodson (CH2M), David Urann (CH2M), Cathy Barnett (CH2M)

Application of Multiple Remedial Techniques and Approaches (In-Situ/ExSitu) at the Ewan Property Superfund Site
David Russell, LSRP (AECOM)

A Multi-Pronged Approach for Multiple Contaminated Media
Chris Wolfe, P.E. (HGL), Dave Iseri, P.G. (HGL)

Panel 3: Bioremediation Considerations for Groundwater Remedies

Moderator: Kent Sorenson, CDM Smith

The In-Situ Solar Powered Biogeochemical Reactor – How sustainable thinking can improve remediation technology
Paul Favara, PE (CH2M), Carol Mowder, PE, F.SAME (CH2M)

Anaerobic Bioremediation of a Chlorinated Solvent Groundwater Plume - Lessons Learned
Matt Alexander, Ph.D., BCEE (Leidos), Richard Cronce, Ph.D. (Leidos), Nigel Robinson (EPA Region 1), Todd Daniels (USACE Kansas City), Kershu Tan, PE (CDM Smith)

Groundwater Remediation at 25 Bedrock Sites in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Thomas Cornuet, PG (OBG)

Panel 4: Project Delivery Considerations for In-situ Thermal Treatment

Moderator: Gary Angyal, OBG

Integrated, Performance-Based Design Approach for Combined Excavation/In-situ Thermal Remediation Remedy
Thomas M. Connors (HDR)

ERH Remediation of Karst Aquifers
Barry Hodges (USACE SAS)

Lessons Learned from Electrical Resistance Heating
Bonnie Arthur (EPA Region 9)

Panel 5: Construction Project Management

Moderator: Robert L. Delhome, President, Charter

Lessons Learned – Transforming a Landfill to an Eco-recreation Destination
Jennifer Brunton, PE, CFM (Louis Berger)

A 63-acre Distressed Property Makeover
Jeffrey Levesque, PE (OBG), Gary Angyal, PE, LSRP (OBG), Steven Pernick, PE, LSRP (OBG)

Maximizing Abandoned Mine Cleanups – The Upper Ten Mile Creek Mining Area Superfund Site
David Shanight (CDM Smith), Chapin Storrar (CDM Smith), Neil Marsh (CDM Smith), Gunnar Emilsson (CDM Smith)

Panel 6: Sediment Projects - Lessons Learned

Moderator: Craig Zeller, Senior Remedial Project Manager, EPA Region 4

Multiple Dredging Methods to Remediate On-site and Off-site PCB Sediment and Soil Impacts
Mary Lou Rochotte, CPG, PMP (KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.)

Sustainable Remediation of Abandoned/Degraded Jacks Marina Site
Peg McBrien, P.E.,PWS (Louis Berger), Lisa Magee, P.E. (Philadelphia Regional Port Authority [PRPA]), Sachin Apte, P.E. (Louis Berger), Bethany Bearmore, P.E. (Louis Berger)

Active Cap Materials and Placement at East Branch Grand Calumet River: Evaluation of Sorption Characteristics of Sediment Capping Materials
John A. Collins (AquaBlok)

Sponsors

• Black & Veatch
• CDM Smith
• ch2m
• Charter Contracting Company, LLC
• Ecology and Environment, Inc.
• Envirocon
• Global Remediation Solutions
• Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions
• HDR CBI LLC, a joint venture
• KOMAN Government Solutions, LLC
• Louis Berger
• O'BRIEN & GERE
• PeroxyChem
• REGENESIS
• Remedial Construction Services
• Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
• Stell Environmental
• Tetra Tech
• TTI Environmental
  
  
  

Exhibitors

• ARCADIS, Inc.
• Beacon Environmental Services
• CDM Smith
• EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC
• Equity Environmental Engineering
• Handex Consulting and Remediation
• HDR CBI LLC, a joint venture
• Louis Berger
• OBG
• REGENESIS
• Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
• Terra Systems, Inc.
• Tetra Tech
• US Environmental

8th Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites

The SAME Philadelphia Post hosted the 8^th Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites (DCHWS) Symposium to a sold out crowd of 320 people on April 15-17, 2015 at the DoubleTree in downtown Philadelphia. The Post resumed this popular and important forum for environmental professionals. The USEPA and USACE sponsored this event annually for 7 years. Circumstances arose that precluded the continuance of that arrangement. As a result, and in response to widespread interest from government and private sector professionals, the Philadelphia Post undertook the effort to reactivate this event as the primary sponsor, along with co-sponsorship from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. The Post’s goal was to facilitate an interactive engagement between attendees, 40% of which were from government and 60% from the private sector, related to relevant and topical issues affecting the environmental cleanup field. A total of 10 PDHs were offered for those attending the sessions that spanned the 2 ½ day event. In addition to resounding success of the program, the event was, in many aspects, “green”. The Post hosted a mobile app to eliminate paper waste and recycled name badges for use at other Post events. Survey results have been overwhelmingly positive, and planning has already begun for next year’s event! 

Click on the photos below to access all of presentation PDFs from The "8th Symposium on Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites". The Session Descriptions, Speaker Biographies, and Attendee List are also available.

Session 1: RD/RA – Multiple Technologies/Performance Based

• Costs and Benefits of Multicomponent Remedies for Complex Groundwater Cleanups
  Kent Sorenson, Tamzen MacBeth and Nathan Smith (CDM Smith)

• Blended Remediation at New O Field using sustainable in situ remediation technologies, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 
  Paul Caprio, P.G. and Michael Ciarlo (EA Engineering , Science and Technology) 
  

• Accelerated Characterization and In-situ Remediation of Chlorinated Solvent Source Zones Using Mixed Technologies
  Gary Angyal, P.E. and Jeffrey Levesque, P.E. (O’Brien & Gere)

Session 2: Lessons Learned

• Optimization of existing remediation system in response to changing site conditions
  Vincent Grassi (USACE), Eric White (PARS Environmental, Inc.), Kevin Kivimaki (DLA), Matthew Lesley, Jessica Travis, Carlo DiTullio, Meredith Braverman, and Emily Movsesian (ARCADIS U.S., Inc.)

• Permeable Reactor Barriers: Cost and Performance (and Sustainability) Comparison
  Cannon Silver (CDM Smith)

• The Effect of NAPL Stringers on the ISCO Remedy at the Brunswick Wood Site
  Ernest Mott-Smith, P.E.,  Ed Hicks, P.E, Cal Butler, P.G., (Black & Veatch) Brian Farrier (EPA Region 4), Richard Evans, P.E. (GES) and Michael Hudson (FS Engineers, Inc)

Session 3: Sustainability Considerations during RD/RA

• Sustainable Alternative Materials a Cost-Effective Solution to Technical Challenge 

  Robert Fioretti, P.E. (Terra Contracting Services, LLC)

•  Implementing a Greening Policy at the Elizabeth Mine Superfund Site
  Andrew Boeckeler, P.G., Chris Adams, P.E., Brett Kay (Nobis Engineering, Inc.), Edward Hathaway,(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1), Stephen Dunbar, P.E., (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

•  Developing Renewable Energy Redevelopment at a Remediated Superfund Site Successfully and Quickly
  Dion Novak, Remedial Project Manager (USEPA Region 5) and Geoff Underwood, (Hanhwa QCells USA)

Session 4: Site Evaluation Techniques

• Application of Magnetometric Resistivity Imaging in Locating Preferential Groundwater Flow Pathways in Bedrock 
  Patricia Parvis, LSRP (HDR Engineering) and Michael L. Jessop, Geophysicist (Willowstick Technologies, LLC) 
  

• Contaminated Sediment Investigations: Can Geostatistics and Geomorphology be morphed together?
  Dave Richardson Jen Holmstadt, and Pat McGuire (Tetra Tech)

•  Detailed Characterization of Fracture Network Case Studies: How Multiple Lines of Evidence Are Used to Support the CSM
  Jeffrey J. Frederick, Kenneth J. Goldstein, and Shane McDonald (Louis Berger) Diana Cutt and Ben Conetta (USEPA); Amy Darpinian and Chuck Williams (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)

Session 5: Project Management

• Former MGP Site Remediation – The Easy Part was Implementing a Complex Remedy
  Dan Amate (GZA Environmental, Inc.)

• Multiple Remedies, Multiple Designs, Multiple Constructions, One Superfund Site
  Peter A. Pellissier, P.E. (EA Engineering, Science, and Technology)

• Bioremediation System Operation Exit Strategy
  Erik Gustafson (The Louis Berger Group)

Session 6: Sediment Remediation

• Gowanus Canal Superfund Site: NAPL Mobility and Stabilization/Solidification Design Testing
  Dennis G. Grubb PhD P.E., Jeff L. Gentry, Mike R. Niemet, Morgan Bruno, Dusty R.V. Berggren (CH2M HILL) and Christos D. Tsiamis (USEPA Region I)

• Tittabawassee River Remediation: Techniques for Innovative RD/RA
  Mary P. Logan, U.S. EPA 

•  Using Adaptive Management to Expedite Remediation at Superfund Mega Site 
  Gary Klawinski (U.S. EPA Region 2), John Fazzolari  and Mark Surette (Ecology and Environment, Inc)