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ASTSWMO Hazardous Waste Managers Conference
"What's New on the RCRA Horizon"
August 11-13, 2008
The Westin San Diego Hotel
400 West Broadway
San Diego, CA
Note: presentations are available (and linked) from the speakers whose names are bold and green. The Recycling Regulations presentation is linked from the title as it was a collaborative effort by the speakers.
Monday, August 11, 2008
7:00 – 8:30am
REGISTRATION: Crystal I Foyer
A continental breakfast will be served.
8:30 – 9:00am:
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Crystal Ballroom I
Moderated by Jim Harford (NE), Chair, ASTSWMO Hazardous Waste Training Task Force
This session kicks off ASTSWMO's 2008 Hazardous Waste Managers Conference with welcoming remarks from ASTSWMO, the State of California, and the City of San Diego.
Speakers:
Michael Savage (OH), ASTSWMO President
Stephen Cobb (AL), Chair, ASTSWMO Hazardous Waste Subcommittee
Elmer Heap, Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Community Services, San Diego
Peggy Harris (CA), ASTSWMO Vice-President/California DTSC
9:00 – 10:00am:
National Perspectives on Hazardous Waste Cleanup and Enforcement
Crystal Ballroom I
Moderated by: Stephen Cobb (AL)
During this session, each of the speakers will offer a perspective from their respective agencies/associations on the current and future trends of hazardous waste cleanup.
Speakers:
Michael Savage, ASTSWMO President
Matt Hale, Director, EPA Office of Solid Waste
Don Lott, EPA Office of Compliance and Enforcement
Bruce Kulpan, EPA Office of Site Remediation Enforcement
10:00 – 10:30am
BREAK: Crystal I Foyer
10:30 – 11:45am:
Plenary Session: Performance Systems
Crystal Ballroom I
Moderated by: Olga Patov (MD)
The Performance Systems Task Force’s mission is to identify those opportunities for facility specific flexibility in the RCRA program which may result in enhanced environmental protection and outcomes. This session will look at the "toolbox" of environmental management systems that are, and may be, available, and what regulatory flexibility may be necessary for their implementation without any reduction in public health and environmental protection, along with the necessary enforceability with implementation of those systems. Hear from EPA and industry on their views of performance systems and what regulatory flexibility may be needed to implement them. State perspectives shared through ASTSWMO's Performance Systems Survey will also be presented.
Speakers:
Butch Dye, MD
Andy Teplitzky, EPA
Michael Haro, Lockheed Martin
11:45am – 1:15pm:
Lunch with Speaker: Environmental Considerations in Nanomaterials Health and Safety
Diamond Room
Introduced by: Jim Harford (NE)
Featured Speaker: Dr. Patricia Holden, University of California Santa Barbara
1:30 – 2:45pm
BREAKOUTS
Session A: Crystal Ballroom I
Sector Wastes: Hospital and Prison Wastes
Moderated by: Anthony Fontana (NJ)
Hospitals and prisons have to deal with a variety of differing waste streams. Generally, management and staff at these types of facilities do not fully appreciate or have detailed knowledge of environmental protection practices or regulations. This session will analyze some of the common waste management problems encountered in hospitals and prisons, and discuss different tactics to improve waste management compliance.
Speakers:
Garth Conner, EPA
Tanya Maurice, MN
Session B: Crystal Ballroom II
Meth Waste Collection
Moderated by: Iver Johnson (MT)
This session focuses on Meth Lab Clean-up issues and how RCRA may or may not play a role in the Meth Lab Clean-ups. Many hazardous chemicals and other substances are found at clandestine meth labs, which are subject to RCRA's Definition of Solid Waste (40 CFR 261.2) with respect to their categorization as "hazardous" or "non-hazardous," and thus they must be properly managed, treated, and ultimately disposed.
Speakers:
Marshall Cedilote, TX
Frank Virginia, AET Environmental
2:45 – 3:15pm
BREAK: Crystal I Foyer
3:15 – 4:00pm
BREAKOUTS
Session A: Crystal Ballroom I
Hazardous Waste Cleanup Case Study
Moderated by: Olga Patov (MD)
The presentation will be on the hazardous waste remediation efforts completed at the Beazer East, Inc., Salisbury, MD site in Wicomico Co. This site is the former Koppers Company wood treatment plant consisting of approximately 216 acres. Through its history, soils and groundwater at the site became contaminated with wood treatment chemicals Creosote and CCA contaminants. A large portion of the site borders the Wicomico River, a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. In 2001, a multi-phased hazardous waste remediation was successfully completed at the site under a hazardous waste enforcement action (Administrative Consent Order). The presentation will highlight the various phases and types of remediation completed as well as ongoing site monitoring.
Speaker:
Bill Schmidt, MD
Session B: Crystal Ballroom II
Universal Waste Inspection & Enforcement Issues
Moderated by: Mike Verchick (NV)
This session will provide information on Universal Waste management. The programs operated by three States will be explained followed by a discussion of new waste streams and how those States plan to manage them. New waste streams topics include e-waste (changing waste management strategies), Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs), lamp crushing devices and end-of-life vehicle mercury switch and analog television disposal programs.
Speakers:
Jim Harford, NE
Clyde Buchanan, SC
Roland Fornoff, University of Nevada
4:00 – 4:10pm
BREAK
4:10 – 5:00pm
Question & Answers I
Crystal Ballroom I
We gave you cards earlier today to write down questions that might come to you as you attended prior sessions. This is your chance to ask the distinguished members of the panel those questions. We will provide the panel your cards shortly before this session so the best person can get a chance to respond. Don’t be shy!
ADJOURN
5:30 – 6:30pm
Reception for ASTSWMO Members, Attendees and Guests
Pool Terrace
Day Two
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
7:00 – 8:30am
REGISTRATION: Crystal I Foyer
A continental breakfast will be served.
8:30 – 10:00am
TRAINING BREAKOUTS
Session A: Crystal Ballroom I
State Review Framework Training - I
Moderated by: Tammie Hynum (AR) and Iver Johnson (MT)
EPA and ASTSWMO will discuss the conclusion of Round 1 of the State Review Framework, including the general findings and recommendations that resulted from the SRF. The discussion will also focus on the review that was conducted after all States and Territories had undergone the SRF and preview the changes made for Round 2.
Speakers:
Tammie Hynum, AR
Chris Knopes, EPA
Tom Ripp, EPA
Rebecca Kane, EPA
Revised RCRA Inspection Manual (1998)
Guidance for RCRA Core LQG Pilot Projects (2007)
Session B: Crystal Ballroom II
Recycling Regulations and All That - I
Moderated by: Jim Harford (NE) and Tom Cusack (WA)
This session will provide participants information on hazardous waste recycling issues. Recycling determinations have always been open for wide differences in interpretations. Perhaps some of the smoke can be dispelled so the mirrors are visible. The discussion will be geared to the federal regulations with the understanding that authorized States can be and often are more restrictive or have differing interpretations. Areas to be discussed include the importance of making correct solid waste determinations from the infamous 40 CFR Part 261 Table 1, separate solid waste exclusions, separate hazardous waste exclusions, scrap metal, and other more esoteric recycling issues.
There will be time to discuss some recycling cases – hopefully from you the members. Come prepared to engage and have fun! The session is in two parts and both will be webcast.
Come prepared to ask questions and engage in spirited, informed discussion!
Speakers:
Jim O’Leary, EPA
Amy Lile, EPA
Jim Harford, NE
10:00 – 10:30am
BREAK: Crystal I Foyer
10:30am –12:00pm
Continuation of Training Sessions
Session A: Crystal Ballroom I
Review Framework Training - II
Session B: Crystal Ballroom II
Recycling Regulations and All That - II
12:00 – 1:30pm
Lunch
On your own.
1:30 – 2:30pm
BREAKOUTS
Session A: Crystal Ballroom I
Green Chemistry
Moderated by: Tom Cusack (WA)
Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry applies across the life cycle, including the design, manufacture, and use of a chemical product. This session will introduce the principles behind green chemistry, provide an example or two that has been successful, and discuss current initiatives with the State of California.
Speaker:
Peggy Harris, CA
Session B: Crystal Ballroom II
Salvage Yard Waste Streams
Moderated by: John Ikeda (MN)
There are over five hundred salvage yards in Minnesota. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has worked with the salvage yards in the State to develop best management practices to reduce potential environmental impacts. From tire disposal to storm water protection to prevention of soil contamination, salvage yards must adopt site design and management practices that reduce the probability of contaminants leaving the site. The speaker will address the specific measures and practices that successful salvage yards undertake to protect the environment.
Speaker:
Rocky Sisk, MN
2:30 – 2:50pm
BREAK: Crystal I Foyer
2:50 – 3:50pm
BREAKOUTS
Session A: Crystal Ballroom I
Financial Assurance
Moderated by: Carroll Burley (SC)
This session will provide an overview of Financial Assurance as well as the new Financial Assurance module to be implemented in RCRAInfo Version 4 in December 2008.
Speakers:
Bob Haggerty, NY
Paula Canter, OH
Bruce Kulpan, EPA
Dale Ruhter, EPA
George Faison, EPA
Session B: Crystal Ballroom II
Performance Measures and Goals
Moderated by: Tammie Hynum (AR)
Performance measures are used to assess progress in improving environmental and human health conditions and how well protection efforts are working. This session will provide an overview of developing and implementing appropriate environmental performance measures and goals, as well as improving performance measures that have already been established.
Speaker:
Troy Hill, EPA
ADJOURN
Day Three
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
7:30 – 8:30am
REGISTRATION: Crystal I Foyer
A continental breakfast will be served.
8:30 – 9:30am:
Plenary Session: Reverse Distribution Pharmaceuticals
Crystal Ballroom I
Moderated by: Anthony Fontana (NJ)
The proper management of expired and returned pharmaceuticals is an environmental concern. Presentations in this session will discuss reverse distribution programs that have been established to take back pharmaceuticals that have been recalled, withdrawn, damaged or have reached expiration dates. Companies have established these programs to relieve clients from the complex, time-consuming process of drug returns, and to provide maximum financial returns on nondispensable pharmaceutical products for manufacturers, pharmacies and wholesalers.
Speakers:
Mary Hendrickson, Capitol Returns
Joan Burns, WI
Selin Hoboy, Stericycle, Inc
9:30 – 10:00am
BREAK & CHECK-OUT
10:00 – 11:00am:
Plenary Session: Green Remediation
Crystal Ballroom I
Moderated by: John Ikeda (MN)
This session will highlight California’s Green Remediation Initiative, which is focused on
creating qualitative screening tools for identifying technologies and strategies that will have a
lower impact than others. While not ruling out the utility of quantitative methods such as life cycle analysis, developing qualitative screening matrices is the initial step in this effort. Such matrices have been created and are planned for testing with actual remediation projects and technologies. This is consistent with the Green Remediation Initiative's initial goal of identifying those technologies and strategies that are “greener” than others with a possible future goal of conducting more detailed and quantitative analyses.
Speaker:
John Scandura, CA
Sam Williams, Geosyntec Consultants
11:00 – 11:45am:
Question & Answers II
Crystal Ballroom I
Opportunity to engage one last time with speakers and follow-up on issues discussed throughout the Conference!
11:45am – 12:00pm
Closing Remarks and Adjournment
Crystal Ballroom I
Jim Harford (NE)
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