Conference Program

Poster Presentations - Tuesday, October 19, 2004


Acid Mine Drainage

Geochemical Characteristics of the Acid Mine Drainage in the Sitai Coalmine, North China
Zhiyuan Cong, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, China
Fenghua Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), Beijing, China

Acid Drainage from Rich-in-Pyrite Mining Wastes in a Uranium Deposit
I.I. Spasova, University of Mining and Geology, Sofia, Bulgaria
F. Veglio, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
M.V. Nicolova, University of Mining and Geology, Sofia, Bulgaria
S.N. Groudev, University of Mining and Geology, Sofia, Bulgaria

Bioindicators of Environmental Health

Biodiversity of Soil Animal Community - A Bioindicator of the Forest Successions in Vietnam
Vu Quang Manh, Hanoi National Pedagogic University, DHSP Hanoi, Cau Giay, Vietnam

Environmental Biotechnology

New Strategies for the Development of Environmental Biosensors
Stephen S. Koenigsberg, Regenesis, San Clemente, CA
Lance Laing, Regenesis, Belmont, MA
David Weinkle, Eran Associates, Cypress, CA
 

Heavy Metals

Treatment of Tungsten Contaminated Water using Ti-based Sorbent: Column Studies
Kruti Oza, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Washington Braida, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Christos Christodoulatos, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Dimitris Dermatas, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Michael Los, Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, NJ

Use of Silica-Supported, Modified Silica Based Reagents in the Remediation of Cadmium(II), Nickel(II), Silver(I) and Lead(II) Ions: An Environmental Cleanup Technology
Craig A. Bowe, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL
Dean F. Martin, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Evaluation of Heavy Metal Availability in the Mining Areas of Bulgaria
Penka S. Zaprjanova, Institute of Tobacco and Tobacco Products, Markovo, Bulgaria
Violina R. Angelova, University of Agriculture, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Krasimir I. Ivanov, University of Agriculture, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Seasonal Variation of Particulate Heavy Metals in Tambaraparni River Estuary, East Coast of India
N. Jayaraju, S.V.University, Tirupati, India 

Apatite from Different Natural Sources and its Suitability for Remediation of Contaminated Media
Anna S. Knox and D. I. Kaplan, Westinghouse Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC  

Environmentally Sound Technologies for Integrated Wastewater Treatment of Nickel Electroplating Facilities
G. Kochetov, V. Ternovtsev, Kiev National University of Construction and Architecture, Kiev, Ukraine  

New Heap-Leaching Method for Pb and Cu Contaminated Soils
Domen Lestan, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Neza Finzgar, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Bostjan Kos, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
 

Sorption of Zn and Pb by Goethite in the Presence of Microorganisms
Perelomov Leonid, Tula State University, Tula, Russia
Kandeler Ellen, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
   

A Metal Detector Study to Locate Inactive, Un-Maintained Small Arms Firing Range Impact Areas
W. Andy Martin, Applied Research Associates, Inc., Vicksburg, MS
Victor F. Medina, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Engineer Research & Development Center, Vicksburg, MS
Joseph R. Marsh, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, WA
Kym Takasaki, US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, WA

Average Particle Size Ratios and Chemical Speciation of Copper and Zinc in Road Dust Samples
Adnan M. Massadeh, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
Qasem M. Jaradt, Mutah University, Al-Karak, Jordan
 

Management of Lead in Soil during Highway Construction or Urban Redevelopment Projects: A National Perspective
Kathleen Sellers, PE, AMEC Earth and Environmental, Westford, MA
Maria Pologruto, AMEC Earth and Environmental, Westford, MA

Removal of Cr (VI) through Biosorption by Soil
Neetu Tewari, University of Delhi, Delhi, India
Prof. P. Vasudevan, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Prof. B.K.Guha, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India

The Pollution of Soils with Heavy Metals
Vasile Viman Ph.D, Anca Mihaly Cozmuta Ph.D, Gheorghe Vatca PhD., eng. Leonard Mihaly Cozmuta, Dorin Suticau, North University of Baia Msare, Baia Mare, Romania

Investigation and Consideration of Second Pollution State of Yang-Fu-Mountain Landfill
Huang Wei, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Shu Ke, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Liu Wen Guang, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China

Metals Remediation Compound (MRC™):  A New Slow-Release Product for In Situ Metals Remediation 
Anna Willett, Regenesis, San Clemente, CA 
Stephen S. Koenigsberg, San Clemente, CA 

Roadside Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Soils in Franklin County, MA and Surrounding Towns
Trevor L. Woodard, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Dula Amarasiriwardena, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA
Baoshan Xing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
   

Effect of Sulfate and Phosphate on Adsorption of Molybdate and Tetrathiomolybdate by Pyrite
Nan Xu, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ Washington Braida, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Dimitris Dermatas, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Christos Christodoulatos, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Michael Los, Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, NJ

Phytoremediation

Recycling of Delhi Municipal Sewage Waters for Azolla Biomass Production
Anju Arora, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, N.Delhi, India
Sudhir Saxena, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, N.Delhi, India
Dinesh Kumar Sharma, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, N.Delhi, India

Remediation of Lead Contaminated Soil Using Physicochemical and Phytoremediation Technique: Experience from South West Nigeria
M.K.C. Sridhar, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
J.O. Etaghene, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
G.O. Adeoye, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
 

Metabolism and Breakdown of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether in Phytoremediation
Robert H. Kim, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Aiken, SC
Lee A. Newman, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC and Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Aiken, SC

The High Potential of Scented Geranium Plants (Pelargonium Roseum) for Phytoremediation of Cadmium
Majid Mahdiyeh, Arak University, Arak, Iran,
Abolfazle Taghavi, Arak University, Arak, Iran
Malek Soleimani, Arak University, Arak, Iran
Mohamad R. Sangi, Arak University, Arak, Iran
   

Plant Response and Accumulation of Lead, Cadmium, and Barium from a Superfund Site Soil
Quentin M. Flory, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
John Pichtel, Professor, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Development of a Genome-wide Screening Method to Identify Gene Candidates Involved in the Degradation of Halogenated Hydrocarbons Using Ion Chromatography
Sarah Strycharz, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Lee Newman, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC and Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken, SC

Comparison of Native Southeastern Conifers to Hybrid Poplar for Suitability to Phytoremediate Trichloroethylene
Sarah Strycharz, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Daniel Heenan, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Lee Newman, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC and Savannah River Ecology Lab, Aiken, SC

Phytoremediation to Oil Contaminated Wetland Soil Treatment by Aquatic Plant (Typha orientalis Presl)
Jui-Yann Wang, Yung Ta Institute of Technology and Commerce, Pingtong County, Taiwan, Hung-Ta Lin, Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Lei Yang, Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Radionuclides

Developing Cleanup Levels for Radionuclides:  Balancing CERCLA and MARSSIM Protocols 
Mark D. Kauffman, ENSR International, Westford, MA
Shannon B. Gleason, ENSR International, Middlebury, VT 
Caryn Spiak, ENSR International, Westford, MA 
Barbara Newman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Concord, MA
 

Influence of Home Size on the Risks from Soil-Gas and Waterborne Indoor Radon
George Saiway, Fiorella Simoni, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Douglas Mose, George Mushrush, Center for Basic and Applied Science, Culpeper, VA

Development of Radon Enrichment in Soil Gas over Quartz-Mica Schist in Virginia
Charles Chrosniak, Paul DiBenedetto, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Douglas Mose, George Mushrush, Center for Basic and Applied Science, Culpeper, VA

Determination of Natural Ra Isotopes in Samples from Northern São Paulo State Coastal Area
Washington E. Teixeira, Anhembi Morumbi University, São Paulo, Brazil
Joselene de Oliveira, IPEN, Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares, São Paulo, Brazil

Remediation

Use of Organoclay at Military Installations
George Alther, Biomin, Inc., Ferndale, MI   

A Proposed Geochemical Barrier to Reduce Phosphorus Loading to a Kettle Hole Pond 
Jonathan G. Blount, CH2M Hill, Otis-ANG Base, MA
Jon Davis, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Otis-ANG Base, MA

DNAPL Remediation Combining Thermal Extraction and Reductive Dechlorination
Rob Bogert, P.E., BEM Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL
Harlan Faircloth, BEM Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL
Phil LaMori, BEM Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL
Mark Kershner, Patrick AFB, FL

Natural Attenuation and Pollutant Mixture Complexities
Maryann Burke, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, U.K.
Steve Thornton, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, U.K.
Steven Banwart, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, U.K.
Hugh Potter, Environment Agency, West Midlands, U.K.
 

Novel Technology of Producing Nanoscale Iron for Groundwater Nitrate Removal
S. S. Chen, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan  

An Overview of the Hydraulic Testing of the Final Fuel Spill-1 Remedial System Design at Massachusetts Military Reservation
Ronald J. Citterman, CH2M Hill, Otis ANGB, MA
John Glass, CH2M Hill, Herndon, VA
Frank Lewis, CH2M Hill, Englewood, CO
Jason Dalrymple, CH2M Hill,, Otis ANGB, MA
Paul Clement, CH2M Hill, Albuquerque,
John Schoolfield, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Otis ANGB, MA

Methodology for Integrating Direct Sensing Tools With In-Situ Remediation Injection Technology to Facilitate Effective Treatment of Groundwater
Eliot Cooper, University of Illinois, Vironex, Inc., Golden, CO
Todd Hanna, Vironex, Inc., Santa Ana, CA
Frank Stolfi, Vironex, Inc., Santa Ana, CA

Pilot Engineered Wetland for Treatment of Dilute Waste Streams
M. Talaat Balba, Darlene Coons, Sophia Dore, Alan Weston, CRA, Inc., Niagara Falls, NY 

White Karbon Filtration Media as an Alternative to Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC)
Baxter R. Duffy, Environmental H2O, Kinnelon, NJ
Craig A. Sandefur, Environmental H2O, Cypress, CA
Donald L. Ochs, Environmental H2O, Cinnaminson, NJ

Cyclodextrin Enhanced Remediation at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
Harlan Faircloth, BEM Systems, Inc, Orlando, FL
Rob Bogert, BEM Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL
Michael Annable, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL,
Mark Kershner, 45 CES/CEVR, Patrick AFB, FL
Dean Goodin, Shaw Group, Inc., Clermont, FL

In-situ Flushing Selective Phase Transfer Technology (SPTTTM) Cost Effective Soil & Groundwater NAPL Remediation Including NAPL and Chlorinated Solvents
George A. Ivey, Ivey International Inc., Newington CT

Thermal Desorption of Dioxin Contaminated Soil in Penny’s Bay, Hong Kong
Matthew Ming Ching Ko, Maunsell Environmental Management Consultants Ltd., Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong

Geotechnical Properties of Cement Stabilized Fly Ash-Bentonite Mixture as Liner Material
H Lakshmikantha, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Bangalore, India
P V Sivapullaiah, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

Monitoring Improvement in Water Quality Following Reclamation of Acidic Coal Refuse with Biosolids
Pauline V. Lindo, MetropolitanWater Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Cicero, IL
Thomas C. Granato, MetropolitanWater Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Cicero, IL 
Richard. I. Pietz, MetropolitanWater Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Cicero, IL 
Carl Carlson, Jr, MetropolitanWater Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Cuba, IL 

Composition, Peculiarities and Methods of Utilization of Oil Wastes
Z.A. Mansurov, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
E.K. Ongarbayev, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
 

Modeling the Market for Long-Term Monitoring
Carlos Pachon, U.S. EPA Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology Innovation, Washington, DC
Danielle Gratton, Tetra Tech EM Inc., Reston, VA
Sashi Vissa, Tetra Tech EM Inc., Reston, VA
Peter Shields, Tetra Tech EM Inc., Reston, VA

Design/Build of an Emergency Multiphase Extraction System
Frank Ricciardi, Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA                                 
Kelley Race, Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA
Ken Bisceglio, Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA

Overcoming Site Challenges to Optimize an Inactive LNAPL Containment & Recovery System
Frank Ricciardi, Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA
Kelley Race, Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA
Ken Bisceglio, Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., Peabody, MA

Useful Design and Cost-Estimation Tool for Air Handling Systems on Temporary Structures for MGP Sites
Anthony Mazzoni, TIGG Corporation, Bridgeville, PA
John Sherbondy, TIGG Corporation, Bridgeville, PA

Optimization of a Pump and Treat System at the Massachusetts Military Reservation
Nigel Tindall, CH2M HILL, Otis ANG Base, MA
Rose H. Forbes, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence, Otis ANG Base, MA

Evaluating Monitored Natural Attenuation as a Possible Remedial Technology on a Contaminated Site
Neshia Wright, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
Lee Newman, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
and Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Aiken SC

Site Assessment

Paraxylene Spill at a Petroleum Depot: Using 3D Visualization Results to Design Optimal Remedial Measures
Jacques Blanchet, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc., Quebec, Canada
Marc Guillemette,
Jean-Gaulin Valero/Ultramar Refinery, Quebec, Canada
Pierre Ouellette, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc., Lachenaie, Quebec, Canada
 

Subtle Sampling Variations for Industrial Air Monitoring
Shannon Bouley, BEM Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL
Susan Sitkoff, BEM Systems, Inc., Orlando, FL

Rapid Hydraulic Conductivity Tests Using Slug Test Accelerator Tool
Joshua Goldowitz, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY

An Optimization of a Bioassay for Toluene Analogs Using Bioluminescence Reporter Strain KG1206
In Chul Kong, Yeungnam University, Gyungsan-si, Kyungbuk, Korea
Yunhoo Jung, Yeungnam University, Gyungsan-si, Kyungbuk, Korea
Hyung Kyung Ko, Yeungnam University, Gyungsan-si, Kyungbuk, Korea
Myunghee Kim, Yeungnam University, Gyungsan-si, Kyungbuk, Korea

Demonstrating Elimination of Nuisance Odors at Petroleum Contaminated Sites
Steven Low, Shaw Environmental, Inc., Andover, MA
Joanne Perwak, Shaw Environmental, Inc., Andover, MA
Olaf Westphalen, Shaw Environmental, Inc., Andover, MA

A Preliminary Environmental Site Investigation for a Bridge over the Mississippi River at Moline, Illinois
C. Brian Trask, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, IL

LNAPL and Hydrogeological Characterization of a Tidally Influenced Petroleum Bulk Terminal in the Northeast, USA
Andrew D. Walker, Shaw Environmental, Inc., Hopkinton, MA
Lynn Maybury, Shaw Environmental, Inc., Hopkinton, MA
 

TRAINING RANGE ISSUES

Characterization of Soil Contamination at Former Small Arms Training Ranges Utilizing a Triad Work Strategy
Elizabeth Chien, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, WA
Gwyn Puckett, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, WA
Kym Takasaki, US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, WA

A Metal Detector Study to Locate Inactive, Un-Maintained Small Arms Firing Range Impact Areas
W. Andy Martin, Applied Research Associates, Inc., Vicksburg, MS
Victor F. Medina, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Engineer Research & Development Center, Vicksburg, MS
Joseph R. Marsh,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, WA
Kym Takasaki, US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, WA

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