2009 Remediation Technologies Symposium - Final Agenda

(Agenda subject to changes and substitutions - updated October 5th, 2009)


Main Program Agenda - Print Version


October 14th, 2009

Final Abstracts Available - Click on Titles to Download

Working with the Federal Government in Canada's North Workshop
(Beatty, Coleman, Shaughnessy Meeting Rooms - Banff Springs Hotel - Conference Centre)

NOTE: Open to all RemTech Delegates at no-charge. Not attending RemTech, attend for no charge as well.

9:00
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10:00
Workshop Registration and Coffee
10:00
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4:30

Workshop Agenda - Click Here for Complete Details

5:00
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9:30


RemTech 2009 Opening Reception and Casino

"RemTechaLot"

"A knight of silly fun and networking."

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.

Get your photo taken with real Knights and/or a Bar Wench

“Experience the beer bars and try our special Monty Python Ales”

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:
$2200 Travel Certificate from Duncan Hill Travel

Other Prizes:
RemTech Delegate Pass
WaterTech Delegate Pass
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts $500 Gift Certicate
Monty Python Flying Circus TV Series 16 DVD Set
Sony PSP
5 lb Chocolate Bar


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/remtech2009/charity.htm for details)

9:45
& 10:15
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Buses to Downtown

Sponsored by TBA


October 15th, 2009

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, GENIVAR, ESAA President

8:30
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9:30

Opening Plenary Session
(Van Horne Ballroom A)

"Addressing Environmental Exposures to Asbestos at the
Libby Asbestos Superfund Site, USA"

Mike Cirian, On-Site 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)
 

NanoTechnology
(Beatty)

Technology from the Netherlands
(Coleman)
Unique Locations and Situations
(Shaughnessy)
Working in Canada's North: Challenges and Perspectives
(Theatre)
10:00
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10:30

Nanomaterials used in Environmental Remediation – A Global Perspective
Stephen Goudey, Golder Associates Ltd./ HydroQual Laboratories Ltd.

Water and Energy Resource Management
Hans van Duijne, Deltares
Winter Remediation of PHC-Contaminated Soils from the Shoreline of a Flowing Channel Located in Northern Manitoba
Marcus Smith, Manitoba Hydro

Evaluating the Constructability of Remediation Projects in the North
Jonathan Kerr , AECOM

5 Minute Transition
10:35
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11:05

Nanotechnology – The Next Remediation Magic Bullet?
Sylvia Chan-Remillard, Golder Associates Ltd./ HydroQual Laboratories Ltd.

Large Scale Management of (Contaminated) Dredged Sediments (a Comparisation Between Europe and North America)
Bastiaan M. Lammers, Boskalis-Dolman

Former Tipple Mine Site Remediation and Reclamation Program
Brian Geddes, AMEC Earth & Environmental

Cleaning-Up Dew Line Sites in Nunavut: The Inuit Perspective at Cam-F
Kailapi Alorut , Sila Remediation Inc.

5 Minute Transition
11:10
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11:40

Nanomaterials and the Environment: Regulatory Implications and Research Needs
Lori Sheremeta, Alberta Ingenuity

In-situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents in Source Areas
Martin Slooijer, BioSoil B.V.

Case Study – Drumheller Institution: Kitchen and Health Centre Crawlspace Remediation
Jim Clare, AECOM

Challenges of Conducting Environmental Investigations in the Canadian Arctic
David Wells, AMEC Earth and Environmental

5 Minute Transition
11:45
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12:15

Tailings Treatment and Nanoparticles
Preston McEachern, Alberta Environment

Advanced In-situ Remediation Technologies in Canada; a Success Story on Canadian-Dutch Co-operation in Canada Between Private Solution Providers Supported by both Canadian and Dutch Governments
Yvo Veenis, Groundwater Technology B.V.

Case Study: Successful Remediation of Operating Service Station and Third-Party Properties at a National Park Townsite
Rob Micklethwaite, O'Connor Associates Environmental

Challenges Facing Soil Treatment Facilities in the Yukon
Donald Wilson , EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.

12:15
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2:15

Keynote Luncheon
(Van Horne Ballroom A)

"Putting Humor to Work"
Michael Kerr, Author of "When Do You Let the Animals Out?"

Sponsored by PHH ARC Environmental

Charity Silent Auction Re-Opens
(visit: www.esaa-events.com/remtech2009/charity.htm for details)

2:15
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2:40

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

 

Remediation and Environmental Sustainability
(Beatty)

Physical Treatment
(Coleman)
Bioremediation
(Shaughnessy)
A Little of Everything Part 1
(Theatre)
2:40
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3:10

An In-Situ Chemical Oxidant that utilizes "Green Chemistry" for the Treatment of Both Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Chlorinated Solvents
Todd Herrington, Regenesis

Calcium Humate Reduces Disposal Costs by lowering Electrical Conductivity and Sodium Absorption Ratio in Potassium Silicate based Drilling Waste
Russel Orcutt, Summit Liability Solutions

Total Microbial Profiling…Because Sometimes Bacteria Just Aren’t Enough
Pernilla Stenroos
HydroQual Laboratories Ltd.

Vapour Intrusion and Indoor Air Quality – Assessing IAQ Impacts, Understanding Building Factors, Strategies for Mitigation
Paul MacKinnon, EHS Partnerships Ltd.

5 Minute Transition
3:15
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3:45

Use of a Sustainability Evaluation Tool for the Evaluation of Remedial Scenarios
Jaime Graves and Robert Noel-de-Tilly, Golder Associates

Evaluation of the Microtox Toxicity Testing System: does it belong in the environmental industry?
Erik Martin, TRIUM

Biological Treatment of Hazardous Sludge Using a Modified Ex situ Biopile System and Beneficial Reuse of Residuals
Jeff Dirks, Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc.

Lead (Pb): Upcoming Implications for Contaminated Site Soil Quality Guidelines
Anthony Knafla, Equilibrium Environmental

5 Minute Transition
3:50
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4:20

The True Cost of Remediation
Gary Millard, Shell Canada Products

Kitkatla Remediation Program
David Isopo, Quantum Remediation

Subsoil Injection of Concentrated Organic Pellets
Leonard Leskiw, Paragon Soil and Environmental Consulting

In Situ Treatment of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Hydrocarbons by Fracture-Emplacement of a Micro-Iron/Carbon Amendement
Gordon H. Bures, Frac Rite Environmental 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 and art from Grade 4-12 students across Alberta.

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

"Pluck a Duck" - The Duck Pond Game

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

Monty Python's Holy Trinity 3 Movie DVD Set
Planet Earth DVD Series
$100 Starbucks Gift Card
$125 Home Depot Gift Card
$150 Best Buy Gift Card
8 GB iPod Touch

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 EWD Consulting Corp, JSK Consulting Ltd., Pioneer Land & Environmental, PROECO Corporation, Tundra Environmental & GeoTechnical

 

"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 the number of draw tickets you will receive.

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

 

Charity Silent Auction Closes at 6 PM

 

October 16th, 2009

7:30
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8:30

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

 

The Quebec Perspective Part 1
(Beatty)

LNAPL
(Coleman)
A Little of Everything Part 2
(Shaughnessy)
8:30
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9:00

Sustainable approach in contaminated soil management – lessons learned from 20 years of practice
Christian Bélanger, Englobe Corp

LNAPL Deep Below the Water Table – How Did It Get There? The Importance of Proper Site Characterization and Implications for Remediation
Stephen Munzar, Hemmera Envirochem Inc.

Management of Significant PHC Impacts in an Urban/Community Setting – Case Study
Karl Bresee, Intrinsik Environmental Sciences Inc.

5 Minute Transition
9:05
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9:35

Chemical oxidation, enhancing organic contaminant remediation via the use of co-solvent surfactants
Jean Paré, Chemco inc

New Approaches and Tools for Evaluating LNAPL Mobility
Ian Hers , Golder Associates

Soil Protection by Polymer Enhanced Mineral Barrier (Applications and New Developments)
Mike Naismith, Trisoplast Mineral Liners

5 Minute Transition
9:40
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10:10

Environmental Accountability are we Really Making Things Better
Tony Hawke, TERRAPEX Environnement

Contrasts in LNAPL Risk Factors for Different Petroleum Products
G.D. Beckett, AQUI-VER, INC.,
Douglas Bell, Dillon Consulting Limited

BROWNFIELDS DEVELOPMENT - 60-year Old Construction Yard – REMEDIATED AND REDEVELOPED!
Vladimir Agatonovic, Focus Corporation

10:10
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10:40

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

 

The Quebec Perspective Part 2
(Beatty)

Hydrocarbons
(Coleman)
A Little of Everything Part 3
(Shaughnessy)
10:40
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11:10

Bioremediation of a former Tank Farm
Eric Bergeron, Golder Associates Ltd.

Remediation Options and Treatment for Tebuthiuron at an Upstream Oil and Gas Site
Felix Lin, EBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.

Landfills - the Remediation Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: Potential Liabilities during Design, Construction and Operation
Dean Wall, AMEC Earth & Environmental

5 Minute Transition
11:15
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11:45
Corrective Action LUST Site Remediation Case Study Surfactant Enhanced Remediation of BTEX, PAH, and Diesel Free Product Recovery, UST Soil and Groundwater Plume, Monee, Illinois USA
George A. Ivey, Ivey International Inc.

An Integrated Model for Design of Soil Vapour Intrusion Mitigation Systems
Ian Hers, Golder Associates

5 Minute Transition
11:50
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12:20

Soil Remediation of 26,200 m3 of Hydrocarbon-impacted Soil at a Former Well Site Using the Ex situ Biopile Process
Wade Simpson , Biogenie S.R.D.C. Inc.

Differentiation of chloride source using stable chlorine isotopes
Alec Blyth , Alberta Research Council

12:20
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2:30

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

"Kangaroo Island"
Joe Chowaniec, ESAA

"The Life of Brian"
Brian Keating, Calgary Zoo
Head of Conservation Outreach

Special Presentation to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Annoucement of Charity Fundraising Results, Duck Pond, Plinko, Casino Night Prizes and other Draws.

Sponsored by BFI Canada

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