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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014

0830

Registration

0900

Welcome and IntroductionWorkshop Objectives and Structure

Andrea Leeson(SERDP and ESTCP)

0915

User Needs and Challenges

Gunarti Coghlan(Navy SE FEC)

0945

Overview of Regulatory Perspective

Kathy Davies(EPA Region 3)

1015

Break

1030

Summary of the Current State of the Science and Lessons Learned

Hans Stroo(Stroo Consulting, LLC)

-Site Characterization and Monitoring Session-

1100

Geophysical Tools and Their Use in Fractured Media

Lee Slater(Rutgers University)

1130

Using Mass Flux to Predict Plume and Remediation Response

Michael Annable(University of Florida)

1200

Lunch and Poster Session

1300

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

Tom McHugh(GSI Environmental)

1330

 ER-2419:Direct Push Optical Screening Tool for High Resolution, Real Time Mapping of Chlorinated Solvent DNAPL Architecture (SERDP)

Andrew Jackson(Texas Tech University)

1400

ER-201121: High Resolution Delineation of Contaminant Concentrations, Biogeochemical Processes, and Microbial Communities in Saturated Subsurface Environments (ESTCP)

Murray Einarson(Haley & Aldrich)

1430

DNAPL Source Zone Architecture Key Implications

Linda Abriola(Tufts University)

1500

Break

-Performance Assessment, Optimization & Decision Support-

1515

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

Tom Sale(Colorado State University)

1545

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

Paul Tratnyek (Oregon Health & Science)

1615

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

Alison Cupples(Michigan State University)

1645

Poster Session Reception

1800

Adjourn

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014

0830

Registration

-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 Parker(University of Tennessee)

0930

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

Frank Löffler(University of Tennessee)

1000

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

Michael Kavanaugh(Geosyntec)

1030

Break

1045

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

Travis McGuire(GSI Environmental)

1115

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

Tim Mattes(University of Iowa)

1145

Lunch and Poster Session

1245

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

Ron Falta(Clemson University)

1315

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

Paul Hatzinger(CB&I Federal Services)

1345

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

Charles Schaefer(CDM Smith)

1415

Break

-Remediation Technologies-

1430

ER-201210: Designing, Assessing, and Demonstrating SustainableBioaugmentation for Treatment of DNAPL Sources in Fractured Bedrock

Charles Schaefer(CDM Smith)

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 McGuire(GSI Environmental Inc.)

1530

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

Kent Sorenson(CDM Smith)

1600

General Discussion

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

Group Discussion

1630

Adjourn

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 2014

0830

 Registration

-Remediation Technologies (cont’d)-

0900

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

John Wilson(Lebron Consulting)

0930

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

Chuck Newell(GSI Environmental)

 1000

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

Evan Cox(Geosyntec)

1030

ER-201124: In Situ Biogeochemical Transformation of Chlorinated Solvents

Pat Evans(CDM Smith)

1100

Break

1115

FY15 SERDP New Start ProjectsGeneral Discussion

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

Andrea Leeson(SERDP & ESTCP)

1230

Adjourn