Resource Area

The Resource Area provides select exhibitors the opportunity to display their program information, network, and establish partnerships with EPA Remedial Project Managers (RPM) from across the country. Approximately 350 attendees, including EPA RPMs, EPA senior managers, and representatives from other federal agencies are expected to attend the conference.

The Resource Area will be located in a large, open area on the 12th floor adjacent to the main ballroom where the plenary sessions will be held and near the NARPM registration desk. Morning and afternoon breaks will be held in the Resource Area, as well as a welcoming reception hosted by the Wyndham New Orleans from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 19.

The following exhibits will be on display Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 22 in the Resource Area:

Engineering Forum
The Engineering Forum is a group whose main purpose is to help remedial project managers and corrective action managers in the regions with engineering-related problems. The poster explains this further and lists the objectives of the group. It lists points of contact in the regions, and elsewhere, where additional information can be obtained. Brochures will be available at the display that list some of the issue papers that have been produced and what issue papers are currently being worked on.

ERT Internet Café
The EPA ERT Technical Services will be available to provide Internet and e-mail access for those attending the NARPM Annual Training Conference. EPA e-mail access will be provided via Web Mail services so be sure to have your Web Mail server address and password readily available. In addition, access to the EPA intranet will be provided for those who might need to complete People Plus time sheets or make Travel Manager arrangements. If you have time, make sure you visit us at the ERT "Internet Café."

Greiner's Lagoon Site
In 1987, U.S. EPA undertook a removal action at Greiner’s Lagoon Site, a former waste oil dumping site in Ohio. Under this action, EPA undertook on-site treatment and discharge of impounded water; stabilization of oils and sludges; covering of all stabilized material with soil; and site regrading. However, some contamination continued to leak from the site, and residents complained of strong petroleum odors even after the removal action was completed. With input from citizens, Ohio EPA, and the potentially responsible party, EPA selected an innovative technology approach to address this site, and implemented a phytoremediation cap (comprised of switch grass and a poplar tree border to control runoff from rainfall), ground water monitoring, and institutional controls. The estimated cost of a more standard approach – a hazardous waste cap – was $5.6 million. By contrast, the innovative approach cost $700,000. Design began in spring 2004; construction was completed in early 2006. Odors from the site are now controlled.

Hazardous Substances Technical Liaison Program
Hazardous Substances Technical Liaisons (HSTL) are Office of Research and Development (ORD) senior scientists and engineers located in the regional Superfund offices. They interact on a daily basis with Superfund Remedial Project Managers (RPMs), On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Project Managers, Federal Facility Project Managers, Regional management, and other Regional scientists and engineers. The HSTLs foster communication -- especially the transfer of scientific and engineering products -- between ORD laboratories and the Regions. They also provide direct assistance by applying their expertise in a variety of areas such as review of technical documents, consultation on performance of technologies, and promotion of the use of sound science in the Region.

NIEHS Superfund Basic Research Program Technical Assistance
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Superfund Basic Research Program (SBRP) has supported research to assist the EPA Superfund Program since the passage of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) in 1986. SBRP supports a wide range of basic to applied research at 20 major university programs across the country, ranging from toxicology to remediation technologies. We also use innovative ways of communicating our research results and services to EPA regional, state, and other staff. SBRP has conducted research at over 100 Superfund and other hazardous waste sites across the country. SBRP also supports university programs to help inform local communities and explain the complexities of hazardous waste sites. For more information, visit http://www-apps.niehs.nih.gov/sbrp/.

OSRTI
The Technology Innovation & Field Services Division (TIFSD) provides technical support to a wide variety of customers internal and external to the Agency. Technical support includes direct field assistance in responding to incidents and spills, developing or providing analytical services in the field and via laboratories, and training and support on innovative field investigation and remediation technologies. TIFSD is responsible to provide technical direction as the first responder for environmental disasters which include hazardous waste or oil spills and counter terrorism preparation; analytical laboratory support through the management of the Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) or other non-CLP contracts; hazardous waste characterization, exposure assessment, outdoor and indoor air monitoring, and information management. TIFSD will have the responsibility for the development of response guidance and regulations as well as providing support for on-site response actions. Responsible for supporting the One Cleanup Program Initiative; provides outreach training directed to assisting regional/state project managers to integrate new technologies and tools into Superfund and other cleanup programs. Serves as experts for information on remediation technologies; evaluates field readiness of potential remedies and identify important cost and performance issues.

SERDP & ESTCP
The Strategic Environmental Research & Development Program (SERDP) is DoD's environmental science and technology program, planned and executed in partnership with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, with participation by numerous other federal and non-federal organizations. To address the highest priority issues confronting the Services, SERDP focuses on cross-service requirements and pursues high-risk/high pay-off solutions to the Department's most intractable environmental problems. The development and application of innovative environmental technologies support the long-term sustainability of DoD's training and testing ranges as well as significantly reduce current and future environmental liabilities. The Program focuses on four focus areas: Environmental Restoration, Munitions Management, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Weapons Systems and Platforms. For detailed information, visit www.serdp.org.

The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is DoD's environmental technology demonstration and validation program. ESTCP's goal is to identify, demonstrate, and transfer technologies that address DoD's highest priority environmental requirements. The Program promotes innovative, cost-effective environmental technologies through demonstrations at DoD facilities and sites. These technologies provide a return on investment through improved efficiency, reduced liability, and direct cost savings. ESTCP selects lab-proven technologies with broad DoD application for rigorous field trials documenting their cost, performance, and market potential. ESTCP technology demonstrations address DoD environmental needs in the Environmental Restoration, Munitions Management, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Weapons Systems and Platforms focus areas. For additional information, please visit www.estcp.org.

Special Teams Katrina Response
Special Teams -- an ORIA and OSWER resource to RPMs. The National Decon Team (NDT), the Environmental Response Team (ERT), and the Radiological Emergency Response Team (RERT) are the Special Teams. These teams are a cadre of highly trained technical professionals who provide experienced technical and logistical assistance for remedial, removal, and emergency responses. Special Teams maintain around-the-clock coverage to support hazardous substance responses. Responses include, but are not limited to: clean-up and treatment technologies, decontamination, field analytics, health and safety protocols, radiation health, ecological risk and scientific advice for chemical, biological, and radiological events. These teams can provide a comprehensive array of site assessment equipment that includes sensitive analytical technology, data input and management tools, mobile command post, and satellite communications. The team members are highly proficient and recognized experts in their wide variety of specialties. Since September 2005, these teams have been involved in numerous functions during the Hurricane Response. Come to our display to learn more about the contribution of the Special teams during the Louisiana Hurricane Katrina/Rita response.

The 25th Anniversary of Superfund
To commemorate Superfund's anniversary, EPA undertook a Photo History Project to visually capture 25 years of Superfund's people, places, and changes resulting from cleanups. Over 300 photos were submitted, and the top 21 (two from each Region) were displayed at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, in December 2005 and January 2006. They can also be seen on Superfund's website at http://www.epa.gov/superfund.

Training Exchange Web Site
The Training Exchange Web Site (Trainex) is operated by the EPA OSWER Training Forum, in partnership with ITRC and EPA HQ and regional offices. Trainex includes information and schedules for hundreds of deliveries of more than 300 training courses related to hazardous waste cleanup and site/incident management for EPA, state, and other Federal agency environmental staff.

Schedules and registration information are provided for CERCLA Education Center (CEC) and Environmental Response Training Program (ERTP) courses, as well as RCRA courses, contract management training, and enforcement training offered by the National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI). Trainex also lists live, online Internet seminars offered through EPA's Cleanup Information Web Site (CLU-IN), ITRC classroom training, and training opportunities from the Superfund, RCRA, oil, and emergency response programs at EPA HQs and in the regions. You also can check OSWER training requirements and access a searchable database of all OSWER training related to your job. Trainex is your online source for EPA training information. Please go to www.trainex.org to learn about the latest training classes and programs available in your area. Trainex has the following capabilities:

• Register for EPA training courses on-line
• Browse courses by name, location, and date
• Search for courses that meet your training needs
• Locate and participate in online training
• Update your contact information and check class transcripts
• Link to other EPA and non-EPA web sites with training information

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) military and civilian engineers, scientists, and other specialists work hand-in-hand as leaders in engineering and environmental matters. Approximately 34,600 civilian and 650 military men and women make up USACE's diverse workforce of biologists, engineers, geologists, hydrologists, natural resource managers, and other professionals who meet the demands of changing times and provide quality responsive engineering services to the nation. The efforts of the USACE include: planning, designing, building, and operating water resources and other civil works projects (navigation, flood control, environmental protection, disaster response, and more); designing and managing the construction of military facilities for the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force; and providing design and construction management support for other Federal agencies. More information about USACE is available at http://www.usace.army.mil/.