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What Does IMERC Do With Companies’ Mercury-Added Product Data?

The purpose of this webinar was to show how IMERC and its members utilize mercury-added products data reported through the e-filing system. Agenda topics included: Results of IMERC's 2013 Mercury-Added Product Data Analysis Demonstration of the Public Mercury-Added Products Database Information on the Supporting Membership Option This webinar was intended for manufacturers, distributors, and importers […]

An Introduction to PFAS: Frequently Asked Questions

Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Field, Oregon State University Dr. Christopher Higgins, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Rula Deeb and Dr. Jason Conder, Geosyntec The presenters asked that the presentations not be posted. Their work was funded by ESTCP (Environmental Security Technology Certification Program): https://www.serdp-estcp.org/Program-Areas/Environmental-Restoration (look to the lefthand navigation). PFOA and PFOS are perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, […]

Monitored Natural Attenuation: Appropriate Tool or Easy Way Out? (Workshop)

Radisson Hotel and Suites Chelmsford 10 Independence Drive, Chelmsford, MA, United States

Presenters: Chuck Newell and Dave Adamson, GSI Environmental, Inc. View Presentation. Plus Petroleum Vapor Intrusion and MNA, Dr. Eric Suuberg, Brown University Agenda 9:00 to 9:30 Check-in and Continental Breakfast 9:30 to 9:40 Welcome and Introductions 9:40 to 10:30 Introduction: Changing Paradigms and MNA Principles History of groundwater remediation, two paradigm shifts When/why MNA is important Three lines […]

Mercury Products: Current Uses & Trends in Stewardship Programs

During the webinar, Rachel Smith, IMERC Coordinator, presented the results of IMERC’s 2013 Mercury-Added Product Data Analysis for targeted product categories, emphasizing the current trends in mercury use, as well as some unknowns. Suna Bayrakal, Senior Associate from the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) discussed current and proposed product stewardship programs for mercury-added thermostats, lamps, and […]

Monitored Natural Attenuation: Appropriate Tool or Easy Way Out?

Quinebaug Valley Community College 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT, United States

Presenters: Chuck Newell and Dave Adamson, GSI Environmental, Inc. View Presentation. Plus Petroleum Vapor Intrusion and MNA, Dr. Eric Suuberg, Brown University Agenda 9:00 to 9:30 Check-in and Continental Breakfast 9:30 to 9:40 Welcome and Introductions 9:40 to 10:30 Introduction: Changing Paradigms and MNA Principles History of groundwater remediation, two paradigm shifts When/why MNA is important Three lines […]

PFAS Toxicology: Understanding The 70 ppt EPA Health Advisory

The webinar included the following presentations: Dr. David Klein, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Brown University EPA Health Advisory for PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water  Dr. Klein discussed the in vivo studies that validate PFAS as toxicants, with an emphasis on reproductive effects. Dr. Joseph Braun, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University School of Public […]

Mercury Products: Current Uses & Trends in Stewardship Programs

During the webinar, Rachel Smith, IMERC Coordinator, presented the results of IMERC’s 2013 Mercury-Added Product Data Analysis for targeted product categories, emphasizing the current trends in mercury use, as well as some unknowns. Suna Bayrakal, Senior Associate from the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) discussed current and proposed product stewardship programs for mercury-added thermostats, lamps, and […]

Understanding PFAS Fate & Transport

This webinar included the following presentation: Dave Woodward, Director of Remediation Technology, AECOM Dr. Erika Houtz, Project Engineer, Arcadis Jeff Burdick, Senior Vice President, Arcadis Understanding PFAS Fate & Transport  The webinar covered: Background, including: basic characteristics, historic uses & types of sources, recent news, & regulatory developments Atmospheric transport of volatile PFAS Subsurface transport […]

PFAS Treatment & Remediation Options

This webinar included the following presentations: Dr. Michelle Crimi, Clarkson University Treatment Options for Soil and Groundwater  Dr. Eric Dickenson, Southern Nevada Water Authority Treatment Mitigation Strategies for Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Chemicals  Richard Spiese, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Lessons Learned on Vermont POET Installations and Operations for Residences Impacted by PFASs  The webinar covered: […]

Mass DEP Study of the Economic Impacts of the Commercial Food Waste Disposal Ban

This webinar shared a presentation on Mass DEP’s study on the economic impacts of the State’s commercial food waste disposal ban. John Fischer, Mass DEP and Eliza Johnston, representing the Agency’s contractor, ICF presented. https://youtu.be/pbxATXzejWw  Click here to download the slides.

Promoting Strategies to Increase Reuse & Recycling of Bulky Wastes

Bulky wastes include furniture, carpet, mattresses, and such large rigid plastic items as kiddie swimming pools and play structures. During 2015 and 2016, NEWMOA collaborated with waste management authorities and a variety of stakeholders in four rural areas in Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont to develop effective strategies to reuse and recycle these items. This webinar […]

New England Pollution Prevention Roundtable

EPA Region 1 Lab 11 Technology Drive, Chelmsford, MA, United States

The EPA Region 1 and New England States Pollution Prevention Roundtable meeting agenda was developed by a subcommittee of the Northeast States Pollution Prevention and Sustainability Roundtable Steering Committee. Meeting topics included: Reformed Toxics Substances Control Act (TSCA) Law and Implications for State P2 Programsd Break-out Discussions on Regional Opportunities for Collaboration Around the National […]