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2008 Remediation Technologies Symposium - Final Agenda

(Agenda subject to changes and substitutions - updated October 7, 2008)


Main Program Agenda - Print Version


October 15th, 2008

Final Abstracts Available - Click on Titles to Download

7:45
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12:30

Federal Contaminated Sites - Innovative Remediation Solutions Workshop
General Session
(Cascade Ballroom)

This workshop will provide a forum for interaction between the Canadian remediation industry (particularly vendors of innovative technologies) and representatives of federal departments where contaminated sites are located. In addition, the workshop will serve to heighten awareness of the capabilities of the Canadian remediation industry and of the needs of the federal custodians of contaminated sites.

RemTech Registration Fee includes access to this workshop.

7:45 - 8:15 AM

Registration and Networking

8:15 - 9:00 AM

- Welcome and Workshop Overview
- Overview of the Federal Contaminated Sites Program
- Synopsis of Federal Contaminated Sites Issues

9:10 AM - 12:30 PM

Technical Presentations

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12:30
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1:00

Networking Lunch
(Cascade Ballroom)

1:00
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5:00

Federal Contaminated Sites - Innovative Remediation Solutions Workshop
Continued
(Cascade Ballroom)

1:30 - 5:00 PM

Facilitated Break Out Session

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Limited to 80 participants.

Technology Funding Options Workshop
(New Brunswick Room)

1:00 - 2:40 PM

"The Technology Commercialization Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together"
Joe Lukacs, CETAC-WEST

"Lean Leadership in the Services Sector"
Anurag Pandey, Alberta Finance and Enterprise

"Bringing Technology to Market - Alberta's Technology Commercialization Action Plan"
Tim Olsen, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology

"Alberta Ingenuity Fund - Program Overview"
Candice Berezan and Kirk Rockwell, Alberta Ingenuity Fund

2:40 - 3:00 PM

Refreshment Break

3:00 - 5:00 PM

The SR&ED Program: Is it right for you?
Douglas Clay, Canada Revenue Agency - SR&ED Tax Credit

"Make the Connection: Finance & Business Support"
Glenn MacDonell, Industry Canada

"NRC-IRAP Program Overview"
Rolf Stokhuyzen, NRC-IRAP

"Bridging the Innovation Gap - Critical Seed Funding for Technology Development & Demonstration"
Zoltan Tompa, SDTC

RemTech Registration Fee includes access to this workshop.

Environmental Chemistry Made Easy A New Perspective on Water, Contaminant Solubility and Sorption, and Introduction to Surfactants in Remediation

1:00 - 4:00 PM
(Alberta Room)

George (Bud) Ivey
Ivey International Inc.

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RemTech Registration Fee includes access to this workshop

Workshop is Full.

5:00
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9:30


RemTech 2008 Opening Reception and Casino

"RemTech Royale 008"

The welcoming reception is an excellent networking opportunity for all exhibitors, sponsors and delegates. Experience great food and a charity fun money casino. The casino night is made possible by the generous support of IW Kuhn Environmental and the Cement Association of Canada.

Attire: Dust off your best James Bond attire. (Formal Optional)

Experience the ice bars with special martinis in honour of 2 special Bond Girls.

All delegates attending the reception will receive $10,000 in fun money - additional money is available for a small donation to the Ilsa Mae Research Fund. At the end of the evening the fun money can be turned in for draw tickets for various prizes.

Grand Prize:
Fun Sun Vacation Gift Certificate (value: $2,500)

Other Prizes:
RemTech 2009 Delegate Pass (value: $1,195)
WaterTech 2009 Delegate Pass (value: $895)
ESAA Golf Tournament Foursome (value: $550)
Fairmont Gift Card (value: $500)
James Bond Complete DVD Collection and Martini Set (value: $375)
Sony PSP - God of War Edition (value: $210)

In addition, a silent auction will be held with a number of great items up for auction. All proceeds will be donated to the Ilsa Mae Research Fund, the Environmental Artworks Foundation and the Calgary Zoo Conservation Fund. Item details to follow.

Casino Opens at 6 PM and Closes at 9 PM

Sponsored by: the Cement Association of Canada and IW Kuhn Environmental

Charity Silent Auction Opens
(visit: www.esaa-events.com/remtech/charity.htm for details)

9:45
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Buses to Downtown

Sponsored by Bodycote Testing Group


October 16th, 2008

7:00
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8:15

Registration / Networking Breakfast
(President’s Hall and Van Horne Ballroom A, B, C, Upper Level)

8:15
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8:30

Opening Remarks and Welcome
(Van Horne Ballroom A)

Emcee:
Mr. Fred Keating

Opening Remarks and Welcome:
Mr. Craig Robertson, Wiebe Environmental Services, ESAA President

Hon. Iris Evans
Minister, Alberta Finance and Enterprise

8:30
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9:30

Opening Plenary Session
(Van Horne Ballroom A)

"Give Me Refuge: From the "Most Contaminated Square Mile on Earth" to the Premier Rocky
Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge"
Laura Williams, Remedial Project Manager
U.S. EPA Region 8

9:30
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10:00

Networking Break
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)
 

Bioremediation
(Beatty)

Military Sites and Gun Ranges
(Coleman)
Technology from the Netherlands - Update
(Shaughnessy)
Sydney Tar Ponds Update and FCM's Green Municipal Fund
(Theatre)
10:00
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10:30
Remediation of LNAPL Contaminated Fractured Bedrock Using a Bioreactor Study in Southern Alberta
Jennifer Arnold, Stantec
Remediation Technologies - A New Challenge and New Opportunities
Jonathon Preston. DND UXO and Legacy Sites Program National Defence
Initial Steps Towards a Close Co-operation Between Canada and The Netherlands in Soil and Groundwater Remediation Issues
Hans van Duijne, Deltares-TNO
Sydney Tar Ponds and Coke Ovens Cleanup - Project Overview
Roger Larkin, Sydney Tar Ponds Agency
5 Minute Transition
10:35
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11:05
Enhanced Bioremediation Field Experience: Using Observed Half Lives in Design and Prediction
Joanna Moreno, Adventus Group
Remediation of a Former Canadian Forces Base in Chatham, New Brunswick
Guy Lavoie, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc.
Advanced In Situ Remediation Technologies in The Netherlands: An overview based on actual projects
Yvo Veenis, Groundwater Technology BV
Solidification/Stabilzation of Sydney Tar Ponds
Bruce Noble, Earth Tech AECOM
5 Minute Transition
11:10
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11:40
Design of Bioaugmented Biobarriers for Remediation of a TCE Plume
Carol E. Aziz, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc
Case Study - Innovative Methods Used to Investigate and Remediate Lead Contaminated Soil at the Strathcona Shooting Range, Edmonton, AB
Don Roy, Earth Tech Canada
Environmental Dredging Equipment
David Tenwolde, Damen Dredging Equipment
FCM Green Municipal Fund Brownfield call for application Jas Michalski, CCEP, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Jas Michalski, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
5 Minute Transition
11:45
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12:15
Coupled ISCO-Bio via Activated Persulfate and Timed Oxygen Release using a Sodium persulfate/calcium peroxide matrix
Frank Sessa, FMC Peroxygens
CAM-F Intermediate DEW Line Site Clean-up Sarcpa Lake, Nunavut
Jeff Dirks, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc.
Optimizing In-Situ Chemical Oxidation of Residual DNAPL: Geochemical Controls and Sediment Oxidant Demand
Niels Hartog, Deltares-TNO
 

12:15
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2:15

Keynote Luncheon
(Van Horne Ballroom A)

"To the Top of Everest"
Laurie Skreslet,
FIRST CANADIAN EVER to reach the summit of Mount Everest

Sponsored by Regenesis

Charity Silent Auction re-opens
(visit: www.esaa-events.com/remtech/charity.htm for details)

2:15
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2:40

Networking Break
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)

 

In-Situ 1
(Beatty)

Phytoremediation and Natural Attenuation
(Coleman)
Solidification / Stabilization
(Shaughnessy)
Vapour Management
(Theatre)
2:40
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3:10
The Theorgy Behind the Art Technology Scusses in Treating Petroleum & Chlorinated Compounds, MTBE and 1,4 Dioxane
Marco Odah, Accelerated Remediation Technologies, Inc

Successful field and laboratory tests of advanced phytoremediation systems for decontamination of petroleum and salt impacted soils
Bruce M. Greenberg, University of Waterloo

Two Projects, One City, One Solution: S/S
Ernie Stine, Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure
Vapor Barriers: Chemical Compatibility, Testing, and Advancements in Materials Science
Todd Herrington, Regenesis
5 Minute Transition
3:15
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3:45
Rethinking the "Interim Measure" Strategy for LNAPL Remediation Projects
Matthew Rousseau, Conestogra-Rovers & Associates
Phytoremediation as an On Site Ex Situ Remediation Option
Gary Millard, Shell Canada Products
Site Remediation and Hazardous Waste Management With Presumptive Remedies Under BC Regulatory Provisions Using Cement-Based Solidification / Stabilization
John H. Wiens, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.
Case Studies: Use of Alternate Vapour Flow Media for Vapour Management Systems for New Building Construction
Sean Ezekiel, AMEC Earth & Environmental
5 Minute Transition
3:50
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4:20
To Be or Not to Be a DUA? A Critical Review of Procedures Used to Identify Domestic Use Aquifers
Tai T. Wong, O'Connor Associates Environmental Inc.
Numerical Assessment of Monitored Natural Attenuation Using Source Depletion as a Variable Loading Factor
Bonnie Derksen, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.
Removing Hydrocarbons from Soil more Cost Effectively than other Conventional Thermal Technologies is now Further Enhanced when you can Create Viable Recycling Alternatives
Chris Harper, CHH Consulting
Design of Below Sub-slab Vapour Management System For a Commercial Building
Charito Canero, Golder Associates Ltd.

4:20
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6:00


Environmental Artworks Foundation of Alberta Reception and
Silent Auction
(Exhibit Area - Van Horne Ballroom A-C)

Open to all Sponsors, Delegates and Exhibitors.

An opportunity to view photographs from Grade 4-12 students across Alberta.

Enjoy wine, beer, great food and the music of Terry Jorden and Orest Warchola.

New for 2008 -"Pluck a Duck" - The Duck Pond Game

At the reception you will have the opportunity to purchase a duck fo $5 or 3 for $10. You will pick a duck out of a barrel. The specially numbered duck will indicate how many draw tickets you will receive for the following prizes:

  • $500 in Husky Gift Certificates
  • iPod Touch (16 GB)
  • $250 Best Buy Gift Card
  • $200 Home Depot Gift Card
  • Calgary Zoo Sleepover for 4
  • $100 Starbucks Card
  • Planet Earth DVD series

Note: All RemTech delegates will get one draw ticket for attending the reception and stopping by the Duck Pond.

In addition, the Silent Auction will continue with a number of great items. All proceeds will be split between the Ilsa Mae Research Fund, the Environmental Artworks Foundation of Alberta and the Calgary Zoo Conservation Fund as indicated on the Bid Sheets.

Sponsored by JSK Consulting Ltd., PROECO Corporation, Summit Environmental Consultants, HazMat Management Magazine

 

New for 2008 -"Plinko"

You have seen the game on "The Price is Right" now play it at RemTech. Visit the PROECO Corporation booth in the tradeshow and try your luck. You will also be able to try your luck during the Artworks reception on Thursday. $2 per try or 3 for $5. The numbered slot that your chip lands in will equal number of draw tickets you will received.

50% of the proceeds raised will be donated to Artworks and 50% will go to one lucky player. In addition, Brian Winters and PROECO Corporation have also donated $1,000 to be split between the charity and the winner.

 

 

Charity Silent Auction Closed

 

October 17th, 2008

7:30
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8:30

Networking Breakfast
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)

 

In-Situ 2
(Beatty)

Extraction
(Coleman)
Unique Situations
(Shaughnessy)
Alberta Environment Updates
(Theatre)
8:30
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9:00
In Situ Chemical Oxidation of Gasoline Compounds Using Persulfate
Kammy Sra, University of Waterloo
Chemical Recovery via Vapor Condensation (A "Green Remediation" Approach): The Next Generation Soil Vapor Extraction Off-Gas Treatment Technology
Lowell Kessel, G.E.O. Inc.
Ex Situ Chemical Oxidation in Canadian Winter Conditions
Dennis Owens, Oxy Teknologies Inc.

Update on Alberta Environment's Remediation and Reclamation Initiatives
Darlene Howat, Alberta Environment

5 Minute Transition
9:05
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9:35
LNAPL Remediation via Horizontal Biosparging Wells Facilitates Property Redevelopment
Derek W. Tomlinson, ERM

Remediation of Perfluorinated Alkyl Compounds at a Former Fire Fighting Training Area
Lindsay Paterson, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.

A Cooperative Approach to the Management and Remediation of a Former Oil Refinery Site on the Banks of the Bow River
Trent Parks, The City of Calgary
Draft Alberta Environmental Site Assessment Guidelines
Norman Sawatsky, Alberta Environment
5 Minute Transition
9:40
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10:10
Tracer Testing Techniques to Support Design and Operation of In Situ Remediation Systems
Craig E. Divine, ARCADIS U.S., Inc
Off-Gas Treatment Carbon Footprint Calculator: Form and Function
Lowell Kessel, G.E.O. Inc.
Remediation in and Under Buildings
David Isopo, Quantum Remediation
An Update on Alberta Environment's 2008 Draft Soil Monitoring Directive
Chi Chen, Alberta Environment

10:10
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10:40

Networking Break
(Exhibit Area- Van Horne Ballroom C and President’s Hall)

 

In-Situ 3
(Beatty)

RemTech Jokers Wild
(Coleman)
Frameworks & Tools
(Shaughnessy)
Investigations
(Theatre)
10:40
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11:10
Pilot Test of In Situ Chemical Oxidation Technologies Leads to Improved Understanding of Immediate and Midterm Geochemical Response and Contaminant Destruction Within Petroleum Hydrocarbon Plume
James E. Studer, ChemRem International LLC
Surfactant Enhanced Bioremediation of F3 and F4 Contaminated Soils
George A. Ivey,
Ivey International Inc.
Making Use of the New Alberta Tier 2 Guideline Framework in Remediation Planning
Miles Tindal, Axiom Environmental Inc.
Environmental Forensic Principles for Source Allocation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Gwen O'Sullivan, TRIUM Environmental Solutions Inc.
5 Minute Transition
11:15
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11:45
In-Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) of Petroleum Hydrocarbons at a Former Gas Bar
Lisa Tomlinson, SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd
Geochemical Conceptual Site Models Validated by Speciation Data to Support In Situ Treatment Strategies for Metals
Miranda Logan, ARCADIS U.S., Inc.
n-Hexane, Why is a Separate Guideline Being Developed for this Substance and Why is it Being Considered for Oil and Gas Impacted Sites?
Anthony Knafla, Equilibrium Environmental Inc.
The Use of DNA Technologies in Determining the Biotreatability of Chlorinated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons
Annemarie Douglas, HydroQual Laboratories Ltd.
5 Minute Transition
11:50
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12:20
Soil Spatial Variability Implications for In Situ Chemical Oxidation and Reduction Remediation Programs
Bruce Tunnicliffe, Vertex Environmental Solutions Inc.
Performance Comparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic In-situ Treatment Approaches
Kim Heinze, Arcadis U.S., Inc.
How to "Unlock" Value to Remediate and Redevelop Gasoline Stations
Tammy Lomas-Jylha, OCETA
Assessment and Remediation of a Historical Pipeline Release: Tools, Techniques and Technologies applied to In-situ/Ex-situ Soil and Groundwater Remediation
Neil Reid, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.

12:20
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2:30

Keynote Luncheon, Door Prizes and Closing Remarks
(Van Horne Ballroom A)

Special Presentation
Jennifer Scrubb, Executive Director, Western Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada

"That Old Cat and Dog Thing"
Brian Keating, Calgary Zoo
Head of Conservation Outreach

Annoucment of Charity Fundraising, Presentation of Door Prizes and Exhibitor Give-aways.

Sponsored by Regenesis

 

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