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December 4-6, 2007 - Washington, D.C.

This year's Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium & Workshop will take place from December 4-6, 2007 in Washington, D.C. This event is sponsored by the Strategic Environmental Research & Development Program (SERDP), DoD's environmental science and technology program, and the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), DoD's environmental technology demonstration and validation program. Last year's event set a new record of 1,055 attendees. This conference will assemble environmental researchers and technology developers with the defense user and regulatory communities to showcase cutting edge environmental technologies and ideas, as well as communicate the most difficult challenges of our defense establishment. For details about the conference, including the opening Plenary Session and the 12 subsequent technical sessions, please see the Symposium Brochure or the Symposium web site (http://www.serdp-estcp.org/symposium). Advance Symposium Registration rates are available until November 23. On site rates apply after November 23.

NEW! RECENTLY ADDED SHORT COURSES

On Thursday, December 6, following the close of the Symposium & Workshop, two concurrent Short Courses will be offered at no charge from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Symposium attendance is not required to participate in these courses. However, space is limited in these classes and attendance will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration (using the online Symposium Registration system or hard copy Registration form) is required to secure a spot. To register for one of these courses, visit http://www.serdp-estcp.org/symposium.

SHORT COURSE: METHOD 8330B AND MULTI-INCREMENT SAMPLING FOR ENERGETIC RESIDUES ON MILITARY RANGES - Added September 25!
Presented by Mr. Alan Hewitt, Dr. Thomas Jenkins, Ms. Marianne Walsh, and Mr. Michael Walsh from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (USACE ERDC-CRREL)

This short course will cover the merits and usage of multi-increment sampling and Method 8330B sample processing for the analysis of energetic compounds on active and non-active military training and testing ranges. The course is composed of several presentations and three brief visual demonstrations. Lecture topics include an overview of multi-increment sampling using case studies to illustrate several attributes, discussion of the laboratory sample preparation changes recommended in Method 8330B, a summary of studies using multi-increment sampling and Method 8330B for characterizing energetic residues on military training ranges, and a report on the current status of Method 8330B. Visual demonstrations include an introduction to specially designed multi-increment sampling tools, soils processed via Method 8330B, and munitions propellant and propellant residues.

SHORT COURSE: RECENT ADVANCES IN THE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION OF DNAPL SOURCE ZONES
Presented by Dr. Tom Sale ( Colorado State University), Dr. Chuck Newell (GSI Environmental, Inc.), and Dr. Hans Stroo (HGL)

The objective of this short course is to present recent information on the management and remediation of dense nonaqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) source zones. SERDP and ESTCP are in the process of finalizing guidance on selecting remedies for chlorinated solvent contamination. This short course will present an overview of the draft Decision Guide, which is scheduled for peer review during 2007 and release in 2008. It is intended as a guide to help remedial project managers (RPM) make decisions regarding the management of chlorinated solvent sites.

A block of hotel rooms for Symposium participants has been set aside at the prevailing government per diem rate. To receive this special rate, hotel reservations must be made no later than Monday, November 5, 2007. You are encouraged to make your reservations early as the hotel often sells out of rooms before the room block expires.

For the most up-to-date information about the Symposium, visit http://www.serdp-estcp.org/symposium. If you have any questions about the Symposium, please e-mail partners@hgl.com or call the Symposium contact line at 703-736-4548.

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