PRELIMINARY PROGRAM Tenth International Conference on the Remediation and Management of Contaminated Sediments - Battelle
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Tenth International Conference on the Remediation
and Management of Contaminated Sediments
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
February 11-14, 2019 | New Orleans, Louisiana
battelle.org/sedimentscon
#BattelleSediments19
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The Conference is organized and presented by Battelle. Battelle’s environmental engineers, scientists and professionals offer focused expertise to government and industrial clients in the U.S. and abroad. Combining sound science and engineering solutions with creative management strategies, Battelle works with clients to develop innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions to complex problems in site characterization, assessment, monitoring, remediation, restoration, and management. Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. 2
Conference Sponsors
Battelle gratefully acknowledges the financial contributions and support of
the following Conference sponsors. The corporate descriptions they provided
appear on pages 69-74.
aecom.com | Booth #325
aquablok.com | Booth #130
cablearm.com | Booth #330
arcadis.com | Booth #224
cdmsmith.com | Booth #220
charter.us | Booth #221 foth.com | Booth #321 geosyntec.com | Booth #132
jacobs.com | Booth #331
heritage-enviro.com | Booth #122
iaiwater.com | Booth #123
jfbrennan.com | Booth #120 louisberger.com | Booth #225 obg.com | Booth #230
parsons.com | Booth #114 100 Years of Family
Est. 1917
sevenson.com | Booth #134 woodplc.com | Booth #231
GENERAL INFORMATION The Sediments Conference series is a forum for sharing research results, practical experiences, and opportunities associated with investigating, remediating, and restoring the environmental and economic vitality of waterways. Managing these aquatic systems requires complex actions that affect a diverse group of stakeholders and touch a wide range of environmental, economic, political and social issues. 4
The Tenth International Conference on Remediation and The receptions and other meals offered during the
Management of Contaminated Sediments will be held Conference will afford attendees numerous networking
February 11-14, 2019, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside opportunities. The Student & Young Professional Reception
Hotel. The Conference is designed for and presented by on Tuesday evening will enhance networking and career
scientists, engineers, regulators, remediation site owners, development opportunities for students.
constructors, and other environmental professionals
representing universities, government agencies, consultants,
and R&D and service firms from around the world. It will Technical Program Overview
be a forum for sharing experiences and opportunities that
advance the goal of remediating, restoring and managing The breakout sessions and panels are organized into the
the environmental and economic vitality of waterways. The following tracks:
program will reflect the growing body of knowledge about
A. Remedy and Restoration Implementation
better ways to manage contaminated sediment systems.
B. Remediation and Restoration Alternatives
Battelle has presented this premier international technical C. Management Approaches and Policy
conference since 2001. Sponsors are private-sector D. Environmental Processes and Modeling
organizations active in environmental assessment,
E. Characterization, Assessment, and Monitoring
remediation and management.
Platform and Poster Presentations. Platform sessions will
begin Tuesday morning and conclude Thursday afternoon;
Conference Overview poster sessions will be conducted on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. Platform and poster presentations
The 2019 Sediments Conference will be held February scheduled as of October 22, 2018, are listed by session on
11-14, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Attendance is pages 15-50.
expected to be more than 1,100 professionals, representing
universities, government agencies, consultants, and R&D Program at a Glance. See page 75 for an overview of
and service firms from approximately 30 countries. the days on which specific sessions will be conducted.
All Conference events will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Panel Discussions. The participants and scope of the four
Riverside Hotel. Situated on the bank of the Mississippi panels can be found on the pages cited below.
River at 2 Poydras Street, the contemporary and award-
winning Hilton is conveniently located in the revitalized Arts • Incorporating Sustainability Principles in Superfund
District. It is within walking distance to the French Quarter Sediment Remediation Projects (page 19)
and Jackson Square. It is home to the world-famous
Dragos Seafood Restaurant, and a wealth of other eateries, • Rethinking Environmental Dredging: A Roundtable
from gourmet to traditional Cajun, can be found in the Discussion (page 20)
surrounding area. In your free time, shop The Outlet • Alternative Financial Models for Funding Contaminated
Connection which is connected to the hotel, visit the nearby Sediment Cleanup: Public-Private Partnerships, Local
Audubon Nature Institute which features an aquarium, butterfly Sponsorship, and Redevelopment Benefit: How Can
garden, and zoo, or tour one of the area’s many museums. We Get More Done? (page 30)
• Challenges in Evaluating Fish-Sediment Exposure at
Thirteen short courses are scheduled for Monday, February 11. Contaminated Sediment Sites (page 40)
Exhibits will be provided by more than 70 companies,
government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that
Closing Roundtable. At the conclusion of the breakout
engage in sediment assessment, remediation and management
sessions on Thursday afternoon, all participants are invited
activities or supply related products and services.
to attend a roundtable forum discussion, “2019 Conference
Recap: Takeaways and What’s Next?”
During the Monday Plenary Session, featured speaker
Dr. John Todd, will discuss “Healing Earth: Searching for an
Final Program PDF. This Preliminary Program lists all
Ecological Design Science and Practice.”
presentations scheduled as of October 22, 2018. It is subject
to revision (changes of presenters, withdrawals) in the
The technical program will be conducted Tuesday,
months leading up to the Conference.
February 12, through Thursday, February 14. More than 550
platform talks and poster presentations are scheduled in
43 breakout sessions. Four panel discussions will address
critical contaminated sediment management issues. Poster
receptions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
On Thursday afternoon, the Conference will close with a
roundtable discussion.
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A PDF of the Final Program will be posted on the Program Committee
Conference website by January 28, 2019. A printed copy
of the Final Program will be provided with onsite registration
Conference Chairs
material. Due to the size of the program—four panels and
more than 550 platform talks and poster presentations—it Lisa Lefkovitz, PMP (Battelle)
is recommended that participants review the online Final Pam Rodgers (Battelle)
Program PDF prior to the Conference.
Technical Steering Committee
Conference Mobile App & Abstracts. To assist participants
Andrew Bullard, MEM, PMP (CDM Smith)
in planning their time at the Conference, a Conference
mobile app will be available by January 28, 2019. Email Katherine Cronin (Deltares)
notifications will be sent to all who have registered by that date, Steve Garbaciak (Foth)
providing instructions for downloading and using the app.
Marcia Greenblatt (Integral Consulting, Inc.)
The app will include abstracts for all scheduled Karl Gustavson (U.S. EPA)
presentations, platforms and posters, and may be used on Amy Hawkins (U.S. Navy)
all major smartphone operating systems and on the Web.
It will enable registrants to create personal schedules, take Mandy Michalsen (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
notes on presentations, and enter a personal profile to Steve Nadeau (Sediment Management Work Group)
enhance networking opportunities with other participants.
Steve Sands (Clean Earth)
The app will also be used to collect feedback during Phillip Spadaro (The Intelligence Group)
the conference, giving attendees the opportunity to ask Tim Thompson (Science and Engineering for
questions that may be addressed in the closing roundtable the Environment, LLC)
discussion and provide valuable input for continual
Patricia White (Jacobs)
program improvement.
Proceedings. All platform and poster presenters have
been asked to submit short papers expanding upon Meals and Receptions
their presentations. For each presentation made at the
Conference, the paper or, in its absence, the abstract For the convenience of Conference participants, the
will be included in the proceedings. In addition, the slide
following meals, breaks, and light receptions will be
files will be included for most platform presentations. The
provided at no additional cost to program registrants and
proceedings will be made available only online after the
exhibit booth staff during the food service times listed. Food
Conference to all technical program registrants.
service for breakfasts, morning and afternoon beverage
breaks, and receptions will be in the Exhibit Hall. Buffet lunches
Short Courses. Courses will be offered on Monday
morning and afternoon, before the Conference begins. will be served in a separate ballroom to accommodate
Course titles and times are listed on page 52. See pages seating. Service times are subject to change in the months
52-61 for course registration fee discount expiration and leading up to the Conference and the final schedule will be
other important dates related to course registration and for posted in the Final Program.
course descriptions. Courses are open to both Conference
registrants and non-registrants. For other meals and refreshments not provided by the
Conference, Dragos Seafood Restaurant, Riverblends Café
(open from 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), and Spirits Bar are located
in the Hotel and other options are available nearby.
Abstract
Guest Tickets. If registrants wish to bring guests to meals
or receptions, guest tickets can be purchased at the
Submission
Conference Registration Desk; guest tickets will be priced
equal to the cost incurred by the Conference for each meal.
Abstracts will be considered for placement
in poster sessions if vacancies develop. To
submit an abstract, contact the Conference
Office at sedimentscon@battelle.org for
submittal instructions.
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Reduced Student Registration Rate. The student rate
is approximately half the university rate and provides full
access to all technical sessions, exhibits, and meals.
Food Service Full-time students are eligible; documentation of current
enrollment is required.
Times Student Paper Competition. Papers received by the
September 21, 2018, due date were reviewed, and entrants
notified. The winning paper is scheduled for presentation at
Breaks between sessions may not directly the Conference. The winner will be recognized during the
correspond with food service times. If you Plenary Session and will receive a complimentary registration
wish to attend specific functions, please plan and, through the generosity of corporate sponsors, a
your schedule accordingly. monetary award to help defray travel and related costs.
Continental Breakfasts (1 hour). Student & Young Professional Reception. To help
Tuesday-Thursday, 7:00-8:00 a.m. students and young professionals (less than 5 years in
Morning Beverage Breaks (45 minutes). their field) become acquainted, a Student and Young
Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00-9:45 a.m. Professional Reception will be held on Tuesday evening,
following the poster presentations. Details about the
Buffet Lunches (1.5 hours).
Reception and any additional student events will be emailed
Tuesday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
to student registrants by January 28, 2018.
Afternoon Beverage Breaks (45 minutes).
Tuesday-Thursday 2:30-3:15 p.m. Student Event & Scholarships Sponsor. We appreciate
the participation of Anchor QEA, whose contribution will
be applied toward the student paper award and student
Receptions. events. Anchor QEA also generously provided three student
Welcome Reception scholarships that were awarded to submitters of the student
Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. paper competition to cover the cost of their registration.
Poster Group 1 Presentations & Reception
Tuesday, 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Poster Group 2 Presentations & Reception
Wednesday, 5:45-7:00 p.m.
anchorqea.com | Booth #135
Closing Roundtable & Reception
Thursday, 2:45-4:00 p.m.
Sponsorship
As the Conference organizer and presenter, Battelle
Food & Beverage Sponsor. We appreciate the participation
gratefully acknowledges support of the Conference and
of GEI, whose contribution will be applied toward the overall
Event Sponsors. Their financial contributions help defray
cost of food and beverage for conference attendees.
general operating costs of planning and conducting the
Conference.
For details about sponsorship opportunities, see the
Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors page on the
Conference website or contact Susie Warner (The Scientific
Consulting Group, Inc.) by phone at 301.670.4990 or by
email at sediments2019@scgcorp.com.
geiconsultants.com
Conference Registration
Student Participation
The terms and conditions found below are an excerpt
University students are encouraged to attend the Conference
of the Registration Terms & Conditions; please see the
and will find participation valuable to their career development.
Registration page on the Conference website for the full
In addition to the technical information gained by attending
list. Please review the full list before registering. Terms and
presentations and visiting exhibits, students will be able to
conditions are subject to change without notice and are
meet and talk with environmental professionals representing
applicable to all levels of registration, including booth staff
a wide range of work experience and employers.
and Sponsor/Exhibitor waived and discounted registrants.
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Conference registration must be completed online, and Sponsor qualifies an organization to two waived technical
payment is required to confirm registration. Registration program registrations and two discounted technical
discounts will apply only to payments received by the program registrations ($700/each). Participation as an
specified dates. Checks will be accepted for registrations Exhibitor qualifies an organization to two discounted
made through December 14, 2018. After that date, payment technical program registrations ($700/each). All booth
may be made only by major credit card. Purchase orders staff must be registered online by January 11, 2019.
will not be accepted at any time. Any changes or additions after January 11, 2019, will be
assessed a $35 charge.
Non-U.S. Registrants. For registrants outside the United
States, it is recommended that you wait until your visa
application has been approved to register. Refunds will
not be granted after the “no refund” date in the event your Paid by Paid after
Nov. 16, 2018 Nov. 16, 2018
visa application is denied. If you require an invitation letter
from the Conference Office, please email the request to Industry US $975 US $1050
sedimentscon@battelle.org.
Gov’t/Univ.* US $850 US $950
Technical Program Registration. The technical program Student** US $450 US $500
fees cover admission to platform and poster sessions as
well as exhibits and group food functions. In addition, each
Registration discounts apply only to payments received
person registering at any of the following fees will receive by the specified dates.
the proceedings, which will be available in digital format * The university fee applies to full-time faculty and other
after the Conference. No one under 18 years of age will be teaching and research staff, including post-doctoral
admitted to any Conference event unless registered as a students.
** The student fee is reserved for full-time students
student; valid student ID required at check-in.
through Ph.D. candidates whose fees will be paid by
their universities or who will not be reimbursed for
out-of-pocket payment. Documentation of current
enrollment is required.
Attendee List
Opt-in
Payment. Payment is required to confirm registration.
Registration discounts apply only to payments received
by the specified dates. Checks will be accepted for
registrations made through November 16, 2018. After
November 16, 2018, payment can be made only by major
When registering for the technical program, credit card. Purchase orders will not be accepted.
you must OPT-IN to be included in Conference
attendee lists by checking the appropriate Substitutions & Transfers. Substitutions or transfers for
box on the registration form. Leaving the box technical program registrants will be accepted at any time
unchecked will result in your name not being but will incur a $100 transfer fee. Substitutions/transfers
included in attendee lists. are valid only for a registration that has not been used. For
example, a full Conference registration (for all event days)
may not be transferred between individuals for use on
different days.
Sponsor and Exhibitor Waived/Discounted Technical
Program Registration. The links to register discounted
Cancellations & Refunds. Registration cancellations and
sponsor/exhibitor technical registrants can be found on
refund requests must be received in writing on or before
the Registration page on the Conference website. The
the “cancellation requested date” below to qualify. Paid
Organization ID associated with the company’s booth
no-shows will receive all the materials covered by their
reservation will be required to register discounted sponsor/
registration fees. Refunds will be processed to the credit
exhibitor technical registrants and can be found in the
card used for payment. No refunds will be made after
booth reservation confirmation email. Only those registered
January 11, 2019 for any reason.
for the technical program will be admitted to technical
sessions. Anyone making a platform or poster presentation
or chairing a session must be registered for the technical
program. Sponsor/Exhibitor Waived/Discounted staff and
Booth staff are subject to all applicable registration terms
and conditions. Technical program registrants may staff
the exhibit booth as needed. Participation as a Conference
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By registering for the Conference, you agree to the following Exhibits, Learning Lab & Internet Café
registration cancellation refund policy:
• Cancellation requested on or before November 23, 2018: Exhibits. Booths will be displayed in a large area near the
75% of the registration fee (less a $50 service fee). platform and poster presentation areas. Organizations that
• Cancellation requested November 24, 2018, through provide sediment assessment, remediation, and management
January 11, 2019: 50% of the registration fee (less a services and products are invited to exhibit. Exhibitors will
$50 service fee). have the opportunity to present information to a focused
audience of approximately 1,100 people who acquire and
• Cancellation requested after January 11, 2019:
use environmental management products and services at
No refunds.
industrial and government sites around the world.
Photo ID
Exhibit space opened for sale
on August 17, 2018 and
Required
quickly SOLD OUT.
Organizations that
wish to be added to
a wait list may
contact the
A valid, government-issued PHOTO ID (driver’s Conference Office
license/passport/student ID), that matches (sedimentscon@battelle.org).
the name on the badge, will be required for
verification upon check-in and/or to request a
badge reprint for lost or forgotten badges. Only
the attendee named on the badge may pick up his Learning Lab. The Learning Lab, located in the Exhibit
Hall, will consist of live demonstrations highlighting specific
or her badge and registration materials. Lost or
technologies, tools, and software. The schedule of planned
forgotten badges will be charged a $50 reprint fee
demonstrations is available on pages 63-67.
for replacement.
Internet Café. Computers and charging outlets are
available to participants who wish to check email during
Conference hours Monday–Thursday in the Internet Café,
Identification & Badge Use. Attendee badges are the located in the Learning Lab area of the Exhibit Hall.
property of Battelle and are required for admittance to all
Conference functions (e.g., session rooms, Exhibit Hall) and Internet Café Sponsors. We appreciate the participation
must be visible at all times. Only the attendee named on of the following companies, whose contributions have been
the badge may pick up his or her badge and registration applied toward the overall cost of the Internet Café.
materials. By registering for the Conference, you agree not
to sell, trade, modify, copy, tamper with, or share/swap your
badge. Badge fraud (i.e., theft of services) is detrimental
to the Conference and attendees found to be engaging in caryloncorp.com | Booth #316
such conduct are subject to immediate ejection
from the Conference, registration cancellation, without refund,
and possible prosecution and/or ban from future Conferences.
eaest.com | Booth #210
Program Participant Registration Required
No financial assistance is available to support registration or other costs of attending the Conference. All
presenting authors (platform and poster), session chairs, and panel moderators/participants are expected
to register and pay the applicable technical-program registration fees. This policy is necessary because
registration fees are the major source of funding for the Conference and a significant percentage of
registrants will make presentations or chair sessions. No exceptions are made to this policy.
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Conference Hotel Local Travel Information
All Conference activities will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Transportation by taxi between the Hilton and the Louis
Riverside Hotel. Situated on the bank of the Mississippi River Armstrong International Airport is approximately 25 minutes
at 2 Poydras Street, the contemporary and award-winning and $36 one way. Shared-ride service is available through
Hilton is conveniently located in the revitalized Arts District. the New Orleans Airport Super Shuttle for approximately
It is within walking distance to the French Quarter and $24/person one way.
Jackson Square. It is home to the world-famous Dragos
Seafood Restaurant, and a wealth of other eateries,
from gourmet to traditional Cajun, can be found in the New Orleans
surrounding area.
The heart of New Orleans is the French Quarter, the original
A block of rooms has been set aside at the Hilton for part of the city. Walk through this compact area bordered by
Conference attendees. The rates apply to reservations made Canal Street and the Mississippi River to see the beautiful
by January 14, 2019, unless rooms in the block sell out before balconies and lovingly restored homes. The Quarter’s
that date. Subject to availability at the time reservations are landmarks include Bourbon Street, the French Market, and
made, the rates may be used for check-in as early as Friday, the unique cemeteries.
February 8, and check-out as late as Sunday, February 17.
Jackson Square, anchored by St. Louis Cathedral, is the
historic center of the City. It’s a great place to spend some
free time watching street performers, sidewalk artists,
and palm readers. Shop for antiques, jewelry, and art on
Conference
Royal, Chartres, and Magazine Streets. Listen to jazz at
one of the many nightclubs on Frenchmen Street. Or, you
Hotel
can visit more modern destinations such as Audubon’s
Aquarium of the Americas, Harrah’s Casino, the National
World War II Museum, and the Riverfront, where you can
watch riverboats and ocean-going vessels. These and
many more experiences are just a few minutes by foot
The Sediments Conference has a group rate from the Conference hotel. At every turn, you will find one
agreement with only the Hilton New Orleans of the restaurants that make New Orleans world famous
Riverside. We have not partnered with for its cuisine—Cajun, Creole, French, Italian, and good
any travel agency or third-party for travel/ old Southern home cooking. In the evening, after café au
hotel discounts. If you receive a call or an lait and beignets at Cafe du Monde, take a walking tour
email offering assistance in making hotel and hear stories of places haunted by ghosts from three
reservations or changing existing reservations, centuries past.
we advise caution. The Conference has no
agreement with any organization to contact If you have time to explore beyond the French Quarter and
participants and offer reservation assistance, the Warehouse/Arts District, the streetcar system is a great
nor have we provided contact information to way to get around. The Canal Street and Riverfront lines
anyone for this purpose. travel from the French Market, along the Mississippi River,
and up Canal Street to City Park and the cemeteries. The St.
Charles streetcar will take you to the Garden District, known
for its elegant and historic homes and gardens, and to the
Group Rate. The group rate is $199/night (standard room) Audubon Zoo and the University District. A riverboat cruise
or $209/night (view room) plus applicable taxes & fees. of the harbor on the Natchez or the Creole Queen would
provide another perspective of the city; guided daytime
Per Diem. A portion of the block is available at the tours and evening dinner/jazz cruises also are offered.
prevailing U.S. Government per diem rate at the time of the
Conference. Government contractors do not qualify for the If you can arrive a day or two before the Conference, or
per diem rate and a valid government employee ID must be stay after, consider touring some of the beautiful antebellum
presented at check-in. plantation homes on the River Road just outside the City.
Or, you may wish to visit the 23,000-acre Bayou Sauvage
Online Reservations. Links to online room reservations National Wildlife Refuge, one of the largest urban wildlife
(group and per diem) are available on the Venue: Hotel & refuges in the U.S. The area around Lake Ponchartrain
City page on the Conference website. provides a variety of outdoor activities, such as cycling,
sailing, horseback riding, and golf. For more information,
visit www.neworleans.com.
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Information
Program details and presenter, session
chair, and panelist coordination:
Gina Melaragno (Battelle)
sedimentscon@battelle.org
phone 614.424.7866
Sponsorship, exhibits, registration, and
hotel information:
Susie Warner (The Scientific Consulting Group)
sediments2019@scgcorp.com
301.670.4990 phone
301.670.3815 fax
11TECHNICAL PROGRAM The technical program will begin on Monday evening, February 11, with the Plenary Session. It will continue with the 43 breakout sessions and four panels Tuesday through Thursday and conclude with the closing roundtable on Thursday afternoon. The breakout sessions and panels are organized into five concurrent, thematic tracks: A. Remedy and Restoration Implementation B. Remediation and Restoration Alternatives C. Management Approaches and Policy D. Environmental Processes and Modeling E. Characterization, Assessment, and Monitoring 12
Plenary Session Schedule
Monday, February 11, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Conference Chairs: Lisa Lefkovitz and
Pam Rodgers (Battelle)
Presentation of Student Paper Awards
HEALING EARTH: Searching for an Ecological
Design Science and Practice
John Todd, Ph.D. (John Todd Ecological Design)
Dr. John Todd is a pioneer of the new field of ecological Dr. Todd’s work begins with the question of whether new
design and has been active in shaping the field for over technologies can be created to help restore polluted waters,
forty years. He received a BA in Agriculture and MSc in treat toxic materials and contaminated sites. Can these
Parasitology from McGill University and a Ph.D. in Fisheries technologies, known as Eco-Machines™, be adapted to
& Oceanography from the University of Michigan. He has grow foods, fuels and other valuable materials? The work
since received two honorary doctorates. He is an Emeritus that delineated the principles of ecological design will be
Research Professor and Distinguished Lecturer at the described with examples of such systems in many parts
University of Vermont and a Fellow at the Gund Institute of the world. Most of the early work focused on restoring
for Ecological Economics. He is Founder and President fresh waters, however, in recent years, focus has begun to
of John Todd Ecological Design and President of Ocean shift to the ocean and to micro-technologies for crowded
Arks International, an NGO dedicated to publishing and harbors through the development of small ships, called
to healing the inshore oceans. Dr. Todd was an assistant Ocean Restorers, that utilize marine organisms to treat
scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution as contaminated sea water. Land-based projects to create
well as the co-founder of the New Alchemy Institute in 1969. soils in inhospitable environments are under development,
including an effort to re-establish soils on mined lands in
Dr. Todd is widely published as the author of over two Appalachia using warm season perennial grasses and
hundred scientific, technical, and popular articles and their symbionts in soil formation and carbon sequestration.
author or co-author of seven books, including Healing New design techniques are being employed in South
Earth: An Ecologist’s Journey of Innovation and Stewardship Africa to combine sewage treatment with soil formation and
(scheduled for publication in 2019) and one in the works, agroforest creation in slum villages.
Man Overboard: Natural and Unnatural Histories from the
Edge of the Sea. He is the inventor of Eco-Machines™ and Dr. Todd’s most recent project involves greening the Sinai
holds five patents. His work revolving around the broad desert with the mission of creating a biologically-based
field of planetary healing and regeneration has resulted future for the region and beyond. The Sinai is a weather
in numerous awards for design, technological innovation, crucible that influences climate throughout the eastern
conservation, and environmental restoration and he was Mediterranean and to the east as far as India and China.
named “Hero of the Planet” by Time Magazine in 1999. This work is led by a Dutch organization, The Weather
Makers, in collaboration with the Dutch, Belgian and
Dr. Todd’s talk will explore evolution’s legacy as a window Egyptian governments. They propose that a greened Sinai
into a new design science and address fundamental will positively influence rainfall and temperatures in the
questions of our time, namely the restoration of landscapes region. To do so, oasis Eco-Machines™ using sea water
and aquatic ecosystems throughout the world through his to establish living systems in the desert were designed
organizations, Ocean Arks International and John Todd and phytoremediation techniques using salt tolerant
Ecological Design. He will address decoding Nature’s halophyte plants are being developed.
operating instructions and the subsequent invention of living
technologies as well as the concerns manifested with the
fusion of ecology and economics. Ultimately, the goal is to
help stabilize climate, restore biodiversity, and heal the Earth.
13Poster Group Schedule
Poster sessions are divided into two groups for display and presentation as shown below. Presenters will be at
their posters during the designated presentation times to discuss their work. Light refreshments will be provided
during the poster presentations.
Poster Group 1 Poster Group 2
Display: Monday 7:00 p.m. – Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Display: Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – Thursday 1:00 p.m.
Presentations: Tuesday 5:45–7:00 p.m. Presentations: Wednesday 5:45–7:00 p.m.
A1. Innovation and Improvement in the Design Process A7. Characterization and Remediation of PFAS-Contaminated
A2. Monitoring and Evaluating Remedy Effectiveness Sediments/Media
A3. Remediation of Urban Waterways B8. Evaluating Sustainability
A4. Successfully Combining Remedies B9. Field-Scale Application of In Situ Treatment Technologies
A5. Habitat Mitigation and Restoration B10. Understanding Chemistry of In Situ Treatment
Amendments
A6. Contaminant Forensics
B11. In Situ Stabilization
B1. Cap Design and Modeling
C4. Site Management Decision Strategies
B2. Cap Construction and Operation
C5. Restoration and Revitalization Strategies
B3. MNR and Enhanced MNR
C6. NAPL and MGP Sites
B4. Dredging Design and Operation
C7. International Approaches for Site Identification
B5. Dredged Material Dewatering and Disposal
and Cleanup
B6. Sediment Bioremediation
C8. International Experiences in Contaminated Sediment
B7. Beneficial Use of Contaminated Sediments Remediation
C1. Great Lakes Legacy Act Successes and Challenges C9. Remedy Cost and Cost Allocation Considerations
C2. Adaptive Management Approaches D4. Contaminant Bioavailability and Uptake
C3. Sediment Management under State-Led Programs D5. Ebullition
D1. Contaminant Fate and Transport in Sediments D6. Geospatial Data Evaluation and Data Visualization
D2. Hydrodynamics and Sediment Transport D7. Ecological and Human-Health Risk Assessment
D3. Groundwater/Sediment/Surface Water Interactions D8. Establishing Remediation Goals
E1. Innovative Characterization and Assessment Approaches D9. Long-Term Monitoring Strategies
E2. Passive Samplers E3. Field Sampling Methods and Techniques
E4. Chemical/Toxicological/Biological Measurements
and Monitoring
E5. Source ID, Loading Assessment, and Control
E6. Innovative Characterization and Assessment Tools
E7. Communication and Facilitation with Stakeholders
14Breakout Sessions and Panels * Flexibility in Dredge Design in Urban Waterways.
A. Chin, M. Thorpe, C. Dixon, and J. Ruspantini.
All presentations scheduled as of October 22, Abby Chin (AECOM/USA)
2018, are listed below in alphabetic order by title.
In each entry, the author list appears in italics, Installation of J-Hook Vanes to Mitigate Bank Erosion
followed by the name and affiliation of the person as Part of a Time Critical Removal Action.
scheduled to give the presentation. Each title A. Emery-DeVisser, W. Ingram, J. Hansen, S. Jelen,
beginning with an asterisk (*) is to be presented and C. Draper.
as a poster presentation. Anita Emery-DeVisser (Wood Environment & Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc./USA)
The schedule is subject to revision (changes of
presenters, withdrawals) in the months leading * In-Stream Remediation of Coal Tar-Impacted
up to the Conference. To assist participants in Sediments and Fractured Bedrock.
planning their time at the Conference, the Final R.D. D’Hollander, H.M. Philip, and P.L. Roth.
Program and abstracts will be made available Ray D’Hollander (Parsons Corporation/USA)
online by January 28. Everyone preregistered
by that date will receive an email providing links Investigation and Design Considerations for
to the resources. Active Harbors with Contaminated Sediments.
B. DeShields, B. Kellems, and K. Purcell.
Bridgette DeShields (Integral Consulting, Inc./USA)
Innovation and Improvement
A1.
in the Design Process
* The New Normal: Planning for Sediment Project
Platforms Tuesday | Posters (*) Tuesday Evening Water Management Considering Climate Change.
Chairs: Tim Donegan (Sevenson Environmental K. Young, E. Ashley, C. Silver, and S. Ozkan.
Services, Inc.) and Rhiannon Faber (ARCADIS U.S., Inc.) Katie Young (CDM Smith/USA)
Structured Design Process Improvement for Complex
Sediment Site Remedial Designs.
Adaptive Management of PAH- and NAPL-Impacted
M.J. Erickson, R. Faber, and A. Hebert.
Dredge Residuals: Former Manufactured Gas Plant
Rhiannon Faber (Arcadis/USA)
Site Located in the Portland Harbor Superfund Site.
R. Barth, H. Samaha, and B. Wyatt.
* Value-Driven Engineering for Design and Construction
Ryan Barth (Anchor QEA, LLC./USA)
Management of a Time Critical Removal Action with
PCB-Impacted Soil/Sediment Including a Water
* Addressing Contaminated Groundwater to Surface
Control Structure Dam Removal.
Water Discharge: Application of Materials and Methods
J. Hansen, A. Emery-DeVisser, J. Caryl, and C. Draper.
for Construction of In Situ Permeable Reactive Barriers
Jeshua Hansen (Wood Environment & Infrastructure
(PRBs) to Limit Migration of PFAS. R. Stewart, J. Collins,
Solutions, Inc./USA)
and J. Hull.
Richard Stewart (Ziltek Pty., Ltd./Australia)
onitoring and Evaluating Remedy
M
A2.
* Application of ESS to Evaluate Contaminant Migration Effectiveness
Risk from a Proposed Dredged Material Containment
Facility Design. J. Drummond and D. Wilt. Platforms Tuesday | Posters (*) Tuesday Evening
Jesse Drummond (EA Engineering, Science, and Chairs: JR Flanders (AECOM) and Steven Laszewski (Foth)
Technology, Inc., PBC/USA)
* 10 Years Post-Remediation Progress Evaluated and
* Data-Driven Form Packages to Document Sediment
Impacts on Restoration in the Ashtabula River Area of
Remediation and Habitat Reconstruction.
Concern.
R. Davis, N. Kelsall, and R. Gibson.
K. Isom, S. Cieniawski, A. Pelka, M. Mills, J. Lazorchak,
Nathan Kelsall (Anchor QEA, LLC/USA)
and K. Fritz.
Scott Cieniawski (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/USA)
* Dredge Completion Decision Trees.
M. Erickson, L. Tomlinson, and E. Dievendorf.
Eric Dievendorf (Arcadis/USA)
* = poster presentation 15* Alternative Remedy Metrics: Are Your Fish Ready * Former Zephyr Oil Refinery Fire Suppression Ditch
for a Five-Year Review? Area Sediment Remediation Remedy Effectiveness.
J. Schell, A. Fowler, J. Loper, T. Loper, E.G. Macolly Harris, P. Faessler, M. Rizzo, M. Lock, S. Goetz, R. Huempfner,
M. Price, J. Conder, J. Arblaster, and L. Welborn. S. Cornelius, M. Hannah, H. Williams, K. Isom, M. Loomis,
John Schell (TEA, Inc./USA) and S. Pearson.
Pat Faessler (Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc./USA)
Assessing the Hudson River Post-Remedy: An Overview
of the Ongoing Recovery of PCB Levels in Fish, * Long-Term Biological Measures of the Effectiveness
Sediment and Water in 150 Miles of River. of Completed Sediment Cleanup Remedies.
E. Garvey, S. Gbondo-Tugbawa, J. Atmadja, M. Traynor, J. Stern, C. Patmont, J. Connolly, R. Healy, and J. Massingale.
K. Takagi, B. Fidler, J. Kern, J. Wolfe, K. von Stackelberg, Clayton Patmont (Anchor QEA, LLC/USA)
G. Klawinski, M. Cheplowitz, and M. Greenberg.
Edward A. Garvey (Louis Berger/USA) * Long-Term Performance of In Situ Treatment of
Sediment with AC at Two Pilot-Scale Study Locations.
Boeing Plant 2 Sediment Remediation: Post Remedy S.B. Newell, A. Harmon, A.J. Kennedy, T.S. Bridges,
Monitoring and the Search for Long-Term Success. U. Ghosh, T. Needham, H. Xia, and C. Menzie.
R.S. Webb, B. Anderson, J. Flaherty, P. Fuglevand, Sandra Brasfield Newell (US Army Engineer Research
and C. Whitmus. and Development Center/USA)
Robert Webb (Dalton, Olmsted & Fuglevand, Inc./USA)
Lower Fox River OU1 Remedy Effectiveness Characterized
* Comparison of Lower Duwamish Waterway through Water and Fish Tissue Long-Term Monitoring.
Baseline Tissue Results with Historical Data S. Lehrke, D. Roznowski, and W. Hartman.
and Remedial Conditions. Stephen Lehrke (Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC/USA)
S. McGroddy, K. Godtfredsen, S. Replinger, T. Do,
D. Schuchardt, P.D. Rude, A. Crowley, J. Stern, Onondaga Lake Recovery: Declining Mercury in
D. Williston, B. Anderson, J. Flaherty, and J. Florer. Water and Fish.
Susan E. McGroddy (Windward Environmental, LLC/USA) M. Smith, L. DeSantis, E. Henry, M. Arrigo, A. Burnham,
and J. McAuliffe.
* Condition of Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities Matt Smith (Anchor QEA, LLC/USA)
and Toxicity of Sediments in the Buffalo River Area
of Concern Following Remediation of Contaminated * PCBs in Fish Tissues at the Hudson River PCBs
Sediments. Superfund Site: Update on Results of Remedial Action
S.D. George, B.P. Baldigo, and B.T. Duffy. and Early Post-Construction Monitoring.
Scott George (U.S. Geological Survey/USA) M. Greenberg, M. Traynor, J. Kern, K. von Stackelberg,
and G. Klawinski.
* Designing and Implementing a Remedy Effectiveness Marc Greenberg (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/USA)
Assessment for Thomson and Scanlon Reservoirs in
the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC). * Recontamination Evaluation at an Early Action Site:
M. Mills, T. Luxton, J. Lazorchak, K. Fritz, J. Hoffman, Lower Duwamish Waterway.
L. Burkhard, G. Peterson, G. Hanson, M. Kern, C. Moody and A. Desai.
D. Walters, and M. Elliot. Chris D. Moody (Farallon Consulting/USA)
Marc Mills (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/USA)
* Remedy Effectiveness Evaluation for the Upper
Early Assessment of the Overall Effectiveness of Hudson River PCB Remediation Project: A Water
the Upper Hudson River. Column Perspective.
J. Benaman, J. Connolly, E. Lamoureux, J. Haggard, M. Cheplowitz, S. Gbondo-Tugbawa, E. Garvey,
and R. Gibson. J. Atmadja, J. Wolfe, and G. Klawinski.
Jennifer Benaman (Anchor QEA, LLC/USA) Michael Cheplowitz (U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency - Region 2/USA)
* Effects of Sediment Dredging on Contaminant
Levels in Fish from the Buffalo River Area of Concern.
B.P. Baldigo, S.D. George, T.M. Scott, K.R. Murray,
and P.J. Phillips.
Barry Baldigo (U.S. Geological Survey, New York Water
Science Center/USA)
16 * = poster presentationRestoration of an Urban Waterway Design Build Services
Lunch & Learn—Tuesday, Track A
for Wagner Creek/Seybold Canal, Miami, Florida.
T. Donegan, M. Crystal, D. Levey, B. Madabhushi,
Beneficial Clean and Contaminated Sediment
and G. Hicks.
Use in the Context of Sustainability
Tim Donegan (Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc./USA)
Instructors: Todd Bridges (USACE-ERDC) and
Transforming Contaminated Mud to a Productive
Luca Sittoni (Deltares and EcoShape-Building
Urban Wetland: Resolves Environmental Liability
with Nature)
and Spurs Redevelopment.
M. Thimke, L. Parsons, and M. Walter.
US and international context and perspectives on
Mark Thimke (Foley & Lardner, LLP/USA)
beneficial use of both clean and contaminated sediments
will be presented in the context of sustainability and
Urban Creek-Impacted Sediment Removal and
nature-based solutions. Recent experience and case
Isolation Utilizing a Geosynthetic Clay Liner.
studies as well as near-term beneficial use activities
T. Litwiller and G. Welch.
(e.g., the recent Central Dredging Association (CEDA)
Garrett Welch (August Mack Environmental/USA)
Sediment Beneficial Use Paper; the Nov. 2018 CEDA
workshop in Amsterdam; the new PIANC work group on
* Willamette River Downtown Reach Remediation
Beneficial Sediment Use; the 2019 WEDA workshop on
at Two Sites: Challenges and Lessons Learned
construction techniques) will be presented to draw input,
for Future Actions.
feedback, and ideas from session participants during a
C. Bozzini, J. Neal, and J. Palmer.
facilitated discussion period.
Chris Bozzini (Portland General Electric/USA)
A4. Successfully Combining Remedies
A3. Remediation of Urban Waterways
Platforms Tuesday | Posters (*) Tuesday Evening
Platforms Tuesday | Posters (*) Tuesday Evening
Chairs: Stephanie Fiorenza (BP) and Kimberly Markillie
Chairs: Kendrick Jaglal (OBG) and Scott Thompson (Louis
(U.S. Navy)
Berger)
* Alternative Remedy Implementation at the
Balancing Remedial and Restoration Objectives
Contaminated Sediment Ashland/NSP Superfund Site.
for Sediment Capping on an Urban River.
S.J. Laszewski, D.M. Roznowski, K. Aukerman,
T. MacDonald, D. Hibbs, T. Boom, and A. Santini.
and S. Garbaciak.
Thomas E. MacDonald (Barr Engineering Co./USA)
Steven Laszewski (Foth/USA)
* Challenges and Considerations for Selection
* Bank Remediation and Stabilization along the
of Underpier Remediation Approaches.
Tittabawassee River.
T. Wang, D. Berlin, M. Woltman, K. King, and M. Whelan.
K.S. Bell, T. Konechne, R. Davis, C. Lefevre, B. Kulhanek,
Thomas Wang (Anchor QEA, LLC/USA)
and D. Heinze.
Kristin Searcy Bell (Ramboll/USA)
* Comprehensive Source Tracking of Illicit Discharges
in an Urban Sewershed.
Beneficial Use of an Abandoned Slip for Confined
R. Murley, J. Travis, Y. Burhan, and D. Pilat.
Space Disposal of Contaminated Sediment.
Ryan Murley (Tetra Tech, Inc./USA)
W. Dinicola, P. Dubé, and C. Guest.
Charles Guest (Anchor QEA, LLC/USA)
Focused Testing to Resolve Causes of Sediment
Toxicity for Ecological Risk Assessment at a
* Combining Remedies for Contaminated Sediment
Complex Urban Waterway.
at Southeast Loch, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
D. Haury, L. Logan, and D. Hennessy.
K. Markillie, S. Sahetapy-Engel, and W. Wen.
David Haury (Anchor QEA, LLC/USA)
Kimberly Markillie (U.S. Navy/USA)
I Should Have Seen That Coming: A Case Study.
Construction Management Challenges of Combined
S. Bailey, G. Linus, and T. Loor.
Sediment Remedy.
Sharon Bailey (The Louis Berger Group, Inc./USA)
S. McGee, G. Braun, S. Ozkan, E. Ashley, and K. Young.
Stephen McGee (Tetra Tech, Inc./USA)
* = poster presentation 17* Converting a Stormwater Pond into a Multi-Stage Flood Recovery Stream Restoration, Lyons Colorado.
Treatment Reactor for Arsenic, Ammonia, and Benzene D. Heinze, S. Hayter, F. Kristanovich, E. Shioya, J. Trujillo,
Including Dredging and Maintenance of Chemocline at R. Mandel, and C. Engen.
the Groundwater/Surface Water Transition Zone. David Heinze (Ramboll/USA)
T. Majer, M. Kelley, B. Thompson, C. Elder, C. Elmendorf,
and J. Gabriel. Habitat Reconstruction at the Hudson River PCB
Mark Kelley (Haley & Aldrich, Inc./USA) Superfund Site: The Roles of Active Planting and
Natural Recolonization/Recruitment.
Development of Port Infrastructure with Contaminated M. Traynor, T. Shinskey, J. Kern, G. Klawinski,
Sediments: Marine Commerce Terminal in New Bedford, and M.S. Greenberg.
Massachusetts. S.E. Nilson. Mike Traynor (Louis Berger/USA)
Susan Nilson (Foth/USA)
Habitat Restoration and Enhancement: Maximizing
* Integrated Lake and Upland Remediation and Benefits from Sediment Remediation Projects.
Redevelopment along 3 Miles of Onondaga Lake Shoreline. S. Ozkan, G. Braun, S. McGee, M. Hagan, E. Ashley,
E.C. Glaza, M.A. Arrigo, J.P. McAuliffe, and W. Hague. and K. Young.
Edward Glaza (Parsons Corporation/USA) Senda Ozkan (Tetra Tech, Inc./USA)
* Port of Everett Pacific Terminal Dredging Project, * Onondaga Lake NRD Settlement Restoration Projects.
Everett, Washington: An Integrated Navigational and M.A. Arrigo, K. Dziubek, B. Israel, T. Eallonardo, B. Henry,
Environmental Cleanup Dredging Project. R. Davis, N. Gard, and J. McAuliffe.
B. Tracy, A. Joshi, J. Herzog, D. Heriks, and E. Gerking. Mark Arrigo (Parsons Corporation/USA)
Abhijit Joshi (GeoEngineers, Inc./USA)
* Re-Creation of a Historical Island in the Mississippi
Sustainable, Combined Remedies and Restoration River: Restoring Habitat in an Urban Setting.
of the Onondaga Lake Shoreline, Syracuse, New York. J. Bankston, J. Brekken, K. Leuthold, J. Lee, D. Connell,
B. Kubiak, C. Calkins, D. Crawford, A. Eallonardo, C. Leary, and M. Schroeder.
J. Marsh, J. Reymond, J. McAuliffe, and W. Hague. Jamie Bankston (Barr Engineering Co./USA)
Anthony Eallonardo (OBG/USA)
* Riparian Dilemma: Riverbank Cap Adaptations
for Continued Resilience.
A5. Habitat Mitigation and Restoration E. Bakkom, J. Faust, J. Elliott, and K. Lombardi.
Erik Bakkom (Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc./USA)
Platforms Wednesday | Posters (*) Tuesday Evening
Chairs: Mark Arrigo (Parsons Corporation) and Spirit Lake: Designing a Sediment Remedy
Sanjiv Sinha (Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.) that Embraces Habitat Restoration.
W. Murray, M. Ciarlo, K. McCormick, and J. Beaver.
William Murray (U.S. EPA Region 5 GLNPO/USA)
* Assessing Potential Contaminant Removal from
Sediments within the First Wetland Mitigation Bank
in New York City.
P. McBrien, E. Samanns, T. Stewart, A. Wolfson, M. Taffet,
J. Cass, A.M. Accardi-Dey, and S. Okeowo.
AmyMarie Accardi-Dey (Louis Berger US, Inc./USA)
* Environmental Issues Regarding Fish Habitat, Water
Quality and Biological Monitoring, Gaspe: Sandy Beach,
Quebec, Canada.
M. Desrosiers and L. Roberge.
Marc Desrosiers (Public Works and Government Services
Canada/Canada)
First of its Kind Subaqueous Restoration Using In-Lieu
Fee Mitigation Funds at Paradise Creek on the Elizabeth
River in Portsmouth, Virginia.
G. Saunders, J. Rieger, D. Koubsky, R. Mohan, T. Merritts,
W. Dinicola, K. Olsen, and K. Jaglal.
Grace Saunders (Elizabeth River Project/USA)
18 * = poster presentation* The Application of a Multivariate Statistical Analysis
Panel Discussion—Wednesday, Track A
to Identify Potential Ongoing Contaminant Sources
to an Urban River.
Incorporating Sustainability Principles in
J. Kern, P. Simon, D. Murali, and M. Shupe.
Superfund Sediment Remediation Projects
John W. Kern (Kern Statistical Services, Inc./USA)
Moderator
* Characterization and Source Apportionment of
Steven Nadeau (Sediment Management Work Group)
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Small Craft
Harbour Sediments in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Panelists
E. Davis, T.R. Walker, M. Adams, and R. Willis.
Amy Hawkins (U.S. Navy)
Emily Davis (Dalhousie University/Canada)
Eric Stern (Tipping Point Resources Group, LLC)
Sabine Apitz, Ph.D. (SEA Environmental Decisions, Ltd.)
* CongeneR: A Tool for Comparing PCB-Congener
Beth Moore, Ph.D. (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
Data with Different Coelution Patterns.
Peter Brussock, Ph.D. (The ELM Group, Inc.)
K. Mayer-Blackwell and J. Parker.
Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell (Pacific Groundwater Group/USA)
This panel will discuss the challenges to introducing
“new” processes, technologies, and/or procedures to
* Contaminated Soils from the Liberty State Park (NJ,
the remedy decision process. In particular, the panel
USA) Brownfield Site.
will focus on applying sustainability principles, such
D. Hagmann, N. Goodey, M.A. Kruge, M. Cheung,
as balancing environmental, societal and economic
X. Li, J. Singh, J. Krumins, M. Mastalerz, and J.L.R. Gallego.
factors, to the Superfund sediment remedy evaluation
Diane Hagmann (Montclair State University/USA)
and selection process. Perspectives from stakeholders
and how sustainability fits within the existing nine
Distinguishing Pyrogenic PAH Sources in Sediment
Superfund National Contingency Plan criteria linking
from MGP and Other Tar Sources Using Exploratory
existing regulations and guidance to support the
Data Analysis.
inclusion will be discussed amongst the panel and
D.M. Mauro.
with the audience. Potential value-added application
David Mauro (META Environmental, Inc./USA)
of the sustainability approach that assesses impacts
to the whole community and incorporates equity and
Evaluating the Challenges of Using Disparate
community preferences within a sediment management
Data Sets in Forensic Methods.
environment will be shared. Opportunities for improving
N.D. Rose, T. Negley, and C. Monti.
the state of the practice and expanding the knowledge
Nicholas Rose (TIG Environmental/USA)
base and strategies will be discussed. The panel will
include representatives from government, academia,
The Importance of Validating Source Identification
industry and consulting and will build upon the work of
Results and Evaluating Alternative Hypotheses
the Sustainable Remediation Forum in this area and the
in a Forensic Evaluation.
Sediment Management Work Group.
M.J. Bock and L. Brown.
Michael Bock (Ramboll Environ/USA)
Improving Rigor in Polycyclic Aromatic Source
A6. Contaminant Forensics Fingerprinting.
P.D. Boehm, L.L. Cook, J. Pieatari, and T. Saba.
Platforms Wednesday | Posters (*) Tuesday Evening Paul Boehm (Exponent, Inc./USA)
Chairs: Helder Costa (Haley & Aldrich, Inc.)
and Timothy Dekker (LimnoTech) * Incorporation of a Chemical Weathering Model
in Sediment Source Apportionment Models.
J. Rominger and C. Tuit.
* Advances in Oil Spill Forensic Using Biomarkers and Jeff Rominger (Gradient Corp./USA)
Isotope Ratio Technique.
H. Behzadi. Integrated Application of RSIMCA, t-SNE, and PVA for
Harry Behzadi (SGS North America/USA) Chemometric Mapping of PCDD/F Congeners.
M.J. Cejas and R.C. Barrick.
* Analytical Advancements for Forensics Investigations Mark J. Cejas (Pace Analytical/USA)
at Petroleum Release Sites.
P.M. Simon, P.B. Simon, S. Stubblefield, and E. Paulson.
Peter Simon (Ann Arbor Technical Services, Inc./USA)
* = poster presentation 19* NCR Paper: Not the Only Paper Mill PCB Source
Panel Discussion—Thursday, Track A
to Sediments.
J.S. Parker and K. Mayer-Blackwell.
Rethinking Environmental Dredging: A Roundtable
Jeffrey Parker (Pacific Groundwater Group/USA) Discussion
PAH Source Evaluation of Sediments in the Vicinity of Moderator
Pier 39, San Francisco Bay. Victor S. Magar Ph.D., PE (Ramboll)
R.E. Jordan.
Randy Jordan (Natural Spectrum Environmental Panelists
Consulting/USA) Mike Crystal (Sevenson)
Steve Garbaciak (Foth)
Source Allocation of PCBs Derived from Quantile John McAullife (Honeywell)
Analysis of Cumulative Response Curves Combined
Invited Panelists (tentative)
with Monte Carlo Analysis.
Don Hayes (USACE)
E.L. Butler, J.T. Rominger, and R.J.-C. Remy. Andrew Timmis (JF Brennan)
Eric Butler (Gradient/USA) Scott Cienawski (EPA GLNPO)
* Source Analysis of PAHs and Metals in New York In the US, environmental dredging is exorbitantly
Harbor Sediments. expensive. Requirements for precision dredging, aquatic
S.C. Geiger and N.A. Azzolina. barriers, dewatering, transportation, and disposal make
Stephen Geiger (ERM/USA) dredging the costliest remediation alternative by an
order of magnitude or more. Under CERCLA, the cost
* Spatial Variations in Ambient PAH Concentrations of environmental dredging easily approaches $250 to
$450/CY, and often approaches $1000/CY. Compare this
in Sediment in a Complex Urban River System.
to navigational dredging atThe Next Frontier on PFAS Contamination, Sediment,
A7. Characterization and Remediation of Surface Water and Fish Tissue.
PFAS-Contaminated Sediments/Media
H. Behzadi.
Platforms Thursday | Posters (*) Wednesday Evening Harry Behzadi (SGS North America/USA)
Chairs: Ramona Iery (Battelle) and
Marc Mills (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) * Occurrence, Distribution, and Bioaccumulation
of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
in Minnesotan Freshwater Environments.
Bioavailability, Uptake, Bioaccumulation, and J. Lemay, N. Slagowski, L. Kerper, and M. Sharma.
Biomagnification of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Julie Lemay (Gradient/USA)
Substances in Sediments.
K. Kinsella. * PFAS Dark Matter: Per- and Polyfluorinated
Karen Kinsella (GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc./USA) Precursors in Soil and Water.
H.L. Lord, P. Benvenuto, and T. Obal.
Closing the PFAS Mass Balance in Sediments Heather Lord (Maxxam Analytics/Canada)
and Tissues: The TOP Assay.
K. Buechler. Potential Human Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl
Karla Buechler (TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc./USA) Substances (PFAS) via Consumption of Fish from
U.S. and International Sources.
* Detailed Site Investigation for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl B. Ruffle, U. Vedagiri, D. Bogdan, and M. Maier.
Substances (PFASs) Using Advanced Analytical Tools. Betsy Ruffle (AECOM/USA)
I. Ross, E. Houtz, J. McDonough, and A. Hornemann.
Ian Ross (Arcadis/United Kingdom) Prioritization of Exposure Pathways at Sediment Sites
Impacted by Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.
Fate and Transport of PFASs in Surface Waters and J.A. Arblaster, J.M.Conder, and E.S. Larson.
Sediments: Potential for Long Range Transport? Jennifer Arblaster (Geosyntec Consultants/USA)
I. Ross, E. Houtz, J. McDonough, E. Kalve, M. Schnobrich,
S. Dunn, and A. Hornemann. * The Removal of Trace Organic Contaminants (TOrCs)
Ian Ross (Arcadis/United Kingdom) in Urban Stormwater by Bioretention Processes.
N.J.M. Fitzgerald, C.P. Higgins, B. Kranner, A.B. Boehm,
* Full-Scale Treatment of PFAS-Impacted Wastewater H. Piza, and A.R.M.N. Afrooz.
Using Ozofractionation with Treatment Validation Nicole Fitzgerald (Colorado School of Mines/USA)
Using TOP Assay.
I. Ross, E. Houtz, J. McDonough, and P. Storch. Sediments as a Source of PFAS in Biota: Three
Ian Ross (Arcadis/United Kingdom) Case Studies from Norway.
G.A. Slinde, H.M. Grønning, H.A. Langberg, S. Hale,
Identifying Linear and Branched Isomers from Å. Høisæter, and G. Breedveld.
Standard PFAS Analysis for Source Delineation. Goeril Aasen Slinde (Norwegian Goetechnical Institute
C. Hutchings and S. Helgen. [NGI]/Norway)
Craig Hutchings (Integral Consulting Inc./USA)
* Use of Isotope Dilution Methods and the Total
* In Situ Remedy for PFAS Contaminated Source Zone, Oxidizable Precursor Assay (TOP) to Evaluate
Groundwater and Sediment. Effectiveness of PFAS Remediation.
C.J. Hornaday, J.M. Allen, and M. Geary. B. Chandramouli, M. Woudneh, M.C. Hamilton, and R. Grace.
Chuck Hornaday (Vadose Remediation Technologies/USA) Bharat Chandramouli (SGS AXYS/Canada)
* In Situ Stabilzation of PFAS-Contaminated Soils
at Two Superfund Sites. B1. Cap Design and Modeling
E. Barth, J. McKernan, D. Bless, P. Jordan, M. Johnson,
C. Su, R. Henderek, S. Hartzell, D. Cutt, K. Dasu, Platforms Tuesday | Posters (*) Tuesday Evening
and R. Darlington. Chairs: Howard Cumberland (Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.)
Edwin Barth (U.S. EPA/USA) and Danny Reible (Texas Tech University)
Laboratory Treatability Study for In Situ Remediation of
PFAS-Impacted Sediments: Comparison of Amendments
and Performance Metrics.
A. Nolan and C. Grimison.
Annette Nolan (Ventia Pty Ltd/Australia)
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