Spates Hall, 214 McNair Rd, Fort Myer, Arlington, VA 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014

0830

Registration/Coffee

0900

Welcome and IntroductionWorkshop Objectives and Structure

Andrea LeesonSERDP and ESTCP(Presentation)

0915

User Needs and Challenges

Gunarti CoghlanNAVFAC HQ(Presentation)

0945

Overview of Regulatory Perspective

Kathy DaviesEPA Region 3

1015

Break

1030

Summary of the Current State of the Science and Lessons Learned

Hans StrooStroo Consulting, LLC(Presentation)

Site Characterization and Monitoring Session

1100

Geophysical Tools and Their Use in Fractured Media

Lee SlaterRutgers University(Presentation)

1130

Using Mass Flux to Predict Plume and Remediation Response

Michael AnnableUniversity of Florida(Presentation)

1200

Lunch

1300

ER-201209: Methods for Minimization and Management of Variability in Long-Term Groundwater Monitoring Results (ESTCP)

Tom McHughGSI Environmental(Presentation)

1330

ER-2531: Role of Acidophilic Methanotrophs in Long Term Natural Attenuation of VOCs in Low pH Aquifers (SERDP)

Paul HatzingerCB&I Federal Services

1400

ER-201121: Direct Push Optical Screening Tool for High Resolution, Real Time Mapping of Chlorinated Solvent DNAPL Architecture (ESTCP)

Murray EinarsonHaley & Aldrich(Presentation)

1430

DNAPL Source Zone Architecture Key Implications

Linda AbriolaTufts University(Presentation)

1500

Break

Performance Assessment, Optimization & Decision Support

1515

ER-1740: Basic Research Addressing Contaminants in Low Permeability Zones (SERDP)

Tom SaleColorado State University(Presentation)

1545

ER-2308: Practical Assessment and Optimization of Redox Based Groundwater Remediation Technologies (SERDP)

Paul Tratnyek Oregon Health & Science(Presentation)

1615

ER-2309: Development of Field Methodology to Rapidly Detect Dehalococcoides and Dehalobacter Spp. Genes On-Site (SERDP)

Alison CupplesMichigan State University(Presentation)

1645

Poster Session Reception

1800

Adjourn

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014

0830

Registration/Coffee

Performance Assessment, Optimization & Decision Support (cont’d)

0900

ER-2310: A Practical Approach for Remediation Performance Assessment and Optimization at DNAPL sites for Early Identification and Correction of Problems Considering Uncertainty (SERDP)

 Jack ParkerUniversity of Tennessee(Presentation)

0930

ER-2312: Advanced Environmental Molecular Diagnostics to Assess, Monitor, and Predict Microbial Activities at Complicated Chlorinated Solvent Sites (SERDP)

Frank LöfflerUniversity of Tennessee(Presentation)

1000

ER-2313: Forecasting Effective Site Characterization and Early Remediation Performance (SERDP)

Michael KavanaughGeosyntec

1030

Break

1045

ER-201120: Development of an Expanded, High-Reliability Cost and Performance Database for In-Situ Remediation Technologies (ESTCP)

Travis McGuireGSI Environmental

1115

ER-201425: Validation of Biotechnology for Quantifying the Abundance and Activity of Vinyl-Chloride Oxidizers in Contaminated Groundwater (ESTCP)

Tim MattesUniversity of Iowa(Presentation)

1145

Lunch and Poster Session

1245

ER-201426: A Practical Approach for Modeling Matrix Diffusion Effects in REMChlor (ESTCP)

Ron FaltaClemson University

1315

ER-2419: High Resolution Delineation of Contaminant Concentrations, Biogeochemical Processes, and Microbial Communities in Saturated Subsurface Environments (SERDP)

Andrew JacksonTexas Tech University(Presentation)

1345

ER-201428: Long-Term Performance Assessment at a Highly Characterized and Instrumented DNAPL Source Area Following Bioaugmentation (ESTCP)

Charles SchaeferCDM Smith(Presentation)

1415

Break

Remediation Technologies

1430

ER-201210: Designing, Assessing, and Demonstrating Sustainable Bioaugmentation for Treatment of DNAPL Sources in Fractured Bedrock (ESTCP)

Charles SchaeferCDM Smith(Presentation)

1500

ER-201429: Performance of Two Technologies to Control Difficult-to-Treat Matrix Diffusion Zones: Post-Bioremediation Sustained Treatment and MNA in Low Permeability Units (ESTCP)

Travis McGuireGSI Environmental Inc.

1530

ER-201430: A Rigorous Demonstration of Environmental Fracturing in LowPermeability Media (ESTCP)

Tamzen MacbethCDM Smith(Presentation)

1600

General Discussion

  •  Q&A 
  • Data Gap/Technology Needs
  • Potential Project Collaboration
  • Improved Technology Transfer

Group Discussion(Presentation)

1630

Adjourn

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 2014

0830

Coffee

Remediation Technologies (cont’d)

0900

ER-201129: Quantitative Framework for the Selection of BioremediationApproaches (ESTCP)

Carmen LebronLebron Consulting(Presentation)

0930

ER-201328: Contaminant Flux Reduction Barriers for Managing Difficult-to-Treat Source Zones in Unconsolidated Media (ESTCP)

Chuck NewellGSI Environmental Inc.(Presentation)

 1000

ER-201325: Electrokinetic-Enhanced (EK-Enhanced) Amendment Delivery for Remediation of Low Permeability and Heterogeneous Materials (ESTCP)

Evan CoxGeosyntec(Presentation)

1030

ER-201124: In Situ Biogeochemical Transformation of Chlorinated Solvents (ESTCP)

Pat EvansCDM Smith

1100

Break

1115

FY15 SERDP New Start ProjectsGeneral Discussion

  • Q&A
  • Data Gap/Technology Needs
  • Potential Project Collaboration
  • Improved Technology Transfer

Andrea LeesonSERDP and ESTCP(Presentation)

1230

Adjourn