Agenda - Northwest Remediation Conference

Track A

Technologies & Techniques

Advances in Plume Migration Prevention

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As growth and density increases in both busy urban environments and small rural towns throughout our region, developments continue to be challenged with preexisting environmental conditions on and off perspective project sites. Historical uses in many desirable development areas often included former gas stations, dry cleaners, and industrial activities. Legacy environmental releases from these uses can result in contaminated soil, groundwater, and soil gas. Depending on the development plans, construction activities can encounter contamination in various forms and in some cases even exacerbate the preexisting condition (i.e. a major construction dewatering event). This presentation will explore some common development scenarios in areas with preexisting environmental conditions, evaluate risk associated with a construction dewatering case-study, and present technical options to mitigate potential exposure risks and limit impacts and associated costs to the development.

Moderator:

Chris Carter, SoundEarth Strategies, Inc.

Speakers:

Thomas Cammarata, SoundEarth Strategies, Inc.
Alexandra Kleeman, Stoel Rives LLP
Terry Montoya, SoundEarth Strategies, Inc.

Compound Specific Isotopic Analysis: Applications & Results

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Moderator:

Yen-Vy Van Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc.

Speakers:

Richard Hurst, California Lutheran University
John Wilson, Scissortail Environmental Solutions, LLC

Major Sediment Cleanup Case Studies

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The cleanup and management of contaminated sediments is a challenging and continuously evolving discipline. Through the use of case studies, panelists will discuss Ecology’s current guidance as well as the latest strategies and remedies for addressing the sediments management and cleanup challenge.

Moderator:

Mike Ehlebracht, Hart Crowser, Inc.

Speakers:

Paul Fuglevand, Dalton, Olmsted & Fuglevand, Inc.
Eric Gerking, Port of Everett
Laura Gurley, Port of Everett
Priscilla Tomlinson, WA State Department of Ecology

Track B

Science & Regulation

Current Regulatory Cleanup Options

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Vapor Intrusion Pathways Case Study

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Our panel of experts will explore a vapor intrusion case study at a former dry cleaner cleanup site. Panelists will examine alternate source considerations that may be interpreted as vapor intrusion pathways as well as technical developments for sampling and site model interpretations from evaluations that are acceptable to Washington State regulators. The session will merge some of the technical approaches to VI pathway evaluation and regulatory acceptance of those approaches with respect to VI regulations in Washington State to provide a better understanding of this topic and move sites along in the cleanup process.

Moderator:

Audrey Day, The Riley Group,Inc.

Speakers:

Blayne Hartman, Hartman Environmental Geoscience
Jerry Sawetz, The Riley Group,Inc.

Green Remediation: State of the Practice

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Cleaning up a contaminated site usually requires the use of energy, water, and other resources, thereby creating an environmental footprint of its own. Green Remediation is the holistic use of technologies and methods that enhance a cleanup project’s environmental, social, and economic footprint. Panelists will provide an update on the Sustainable Remediation Forum (SURF Board) progress and proposed future activities as they relate to green remediation; how social justice weaves into sustainable remediation; and examples of new green remediation practices and ideas.

Moderator:

Meg Strong Shannon & Wilson, Inc.

Speakers:

Paul Favara, Jacobs
Scott O’Dowd, WA State Department of Ecology
Carlos Pachon, U.S. EPA

Track C

Cross Cutting Issues

Staying the Course: Due Diligence in the Time of COVID-19

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The COVID-19 virus has dramatically disrupted our world in ways that we never expected. Yet work with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders continues. What impact is COVID-19 having on the environmental sector? Panelists will discuss how restrictions have impacted operations, business continuity, agency engagement, and strategies for adapting due diligence practices to create productive out-comes.

Moderator:

Nels Cone, Orion Engineers

Speakers:

Brett Carp, TRC Companies, Inc.
Shonessy Gilmore, EHS-International, Inc.

Modernizing Remediation Systems

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Learn how utilizing new software technologies are being implemented and integrated to manage data, reduce data quality issues, reduce risks, and reduce costs of treatment systems.

Moderator:

Todd Slater, Retia USA LLC

Speakers:

Tom Fewless, GHD
Mark Meyers, ANCHOR QEA, LLC
Erica Whiting, ERM

Understanding Natural Resource Damage Assessment

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Moderator:

Mark Dagel, Hart Crowser, Inc.

Speakers:

Christopher Esbrook, Esbrook Law LLC
Robert Unsworth, Industrial Economics, Incorporated

Featured Plenary Session

The PFAS Challenge: Fate, Transport, and Cleanup

PFAS are a large group of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances that are released into the environment through consumer and industrial products and have widespread exposure and toxicity implications for human health.

Our panel of experts will share their thoughts on the state of the practice including understanding the fate and transport of PFAS in the environment and the ongoing research in remediation technologies for management and cleanup.

Richard “Hunter” Anderson
^{Environmental Scientist}
^{U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center}

Jennifer Field
^Professor
^{Oregon State University}

Irina Marakow
^{Chemical Action Planner}
^{Washington State Department of Ecology}

John McCray
^Professor
^{Colorado School of Mines}

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