The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents: Contaminant Forensics of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and Metals Geochemical Applications for Assessing Contaminant Transport, Risk, and Apportioning Liability Course ID: CHEM-405 October 2-3, 2008, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days) Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Redwood Room 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, California 94109 Instructor: Richard W. Hurst, Ph.D. This course provides participants with an overview and introduction to forensic geochemical techniques that can resolve issues related to contaminant transport and associated risks. The course provides the fundamentals of forensic science, and addresses how forensic results have been used to identify parties responsible for a contaminant release, and apportion liability for cleanup/recovery costs. The course is intended for environmental, geotechnical, engineering, and regulatory professionals seeking an improved understanding of contaminated soil and groundwater. Description: (times are approximate - class exercises and breaks are not shown) Course Topics Day 1: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Day 2: Friday, June 27, 2008, 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. - General Chemical Nomenclature - Contaminants and Partitioning - Isotope Chemistry - Data Presentation 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. - Introduction and Review of the Basics - Definitions - Benefits - Overview of Techniques and Applications (direct, indirect, and surrogate tracers) 9:30 - 11 A.M. - Forensic Geochemistry - Review of High Priority Organic Contaminants - Standard EP-Type Chromatograms - High Resolution GC (HRGC) Fingerprinting 11 A.M. - Noon - High Resolution Gas Chromatography Noon - 1 P.M. - Lunch - Mass Spectrometry (IRMS v. CSIRMS) - Stable Isotopes: C, H, O, N, S, Cl - Stable Radiogenic Isotopes: Sr and Pb - Cosmogenic Isotopes 1:30 P.M. - 4 P.M. Environmental Isotopes - Estimating the Age of Releases (Additives, Compositional Changes, Degradation, ALAS Model) - Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (PCE, TCE, DCE, and VC) 8:30 - 11 A.M. - Hydrocarbon Contamination Continued - Saline Water Intrusion - Nitrates 11 A.M. - Noon - Groundwater Contamination Noon - 1 P.M. - Lunch - Sewage - Perchlorates 1 P.M. - 3 P.M. - Groundwater Contamination (cont.) - Overview of Heavy Metals - Lead - Arsenic - Chromium and Others 3 - 4:30 P.M. - Heavy Metals and Metalloids in the Environment - Instructor-Student Open Discourse 4:30 - 5 P.M. Wrap Up and FAQs
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The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents:
Contaminant Forensics of Petroleum, Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, and MetalsGeochemical Applications for Assessing Contaminant Transport, Risk, and
Apportioning LiabilityCourse ID: CHEM-405
October 2-3, 2008, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days)Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
Redwood Room1500 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, California 94109
Instructor: Richard W. Hurst, Ph.D.
This course provides participants with an overview and introduction to forensic geochemical techniques that can resolve issues related to contaminant transport and associated risks. The course provides the fundamentals of forensic science, and addresses how forensic results have been used to identify parties responsible for a contaminant release, and apportion liability for cleanup/recovery costs. The course is intended for environmental, geotechnical, engineering, and regulatory professionals seeking an improved understanding of contaminated soil and groundwater.
Description:
(times are approximate - class exercises and breaks are not shown)Course Topics
Day 1: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. Day 2: Friday, June 27, 2008, 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
- General Chemical Nomenclature- Contaminants and Partitioning- Isotope Chemistry- Data Presentation
8:30 - 9:30 A.M. - Introduction and Review of the Basics
- Definitions- Benefits- Overview of Techniques and Applications (direct, indirect, and surrogate tracers)
9:30 - 11 A.M. - Forensic Geochemistry
- Review of High Priority Organic Contaminants- Standard EP-Type Chromatograms- High Resolution GC (HRGC) Fingerprinting
11 A.M. - Noon - High Resolution Gas Chromatography
Noon - 1 P.M. - Lunch
- Mass Spectrometry (IRMS v. CSIRMS)- Stable Isotopes: C, H, O, N, S, Cl- Stable Radiogenic Isotopes: Sr and Pb- Cosmogenic Isotopes
1:30 P.M. - 4 P.M. Environmental Isotopes
- Estimating the Age of Releases (Additives, Compositional Changes, Degradation, ALAS Model)- Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (PCE, TCE, DCE, and VC)
8:30 - 11 A.M. - Hydrocarbon Contamination Continued
Class will begin each day at 8:30 A.M. and end at 5 P.M. Attendees will be given the opportunity to apply course concepts during numerous hands-on exercises.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Identify methods available to resolve complex cases, such as those involving long term and/or multiple releases of contaminants Utilize soil and groundwater geochemical analyses to assess sources of contamination Understand the uncertainties associated with various forensic techniques Assess methods of site remediation, such as bioremediation versus pump and treat Incorporate forensic geochemical techniques with those of contaminant hydrogeology to better understand associated risk factors and apportion liability among responsible parties
About the Instructor: Richard W. Hurst received his Doctorate in Geology and Geochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1975. He joined the faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences, California State University, Los Angeles in 1978. His research efforts concentrated on the practical application of naturally occurring stable isotopes as tracers for contaminants in the environment. By 1980, he began consulting in forensic geochemistry, providing services to a diverse clientele in the private sector. His expertise in forensic isotope geochemistry, environmental forensics, and mineralogy is well known and respected in the academic, geotechnical, and legal communities. He is recognized for the development of the ALAS Model, a geochemical technique for estimating the age of gasoline releases, and for his exceptional ability to distill complex geological/geochemical data into a language that can be understood by non-technical professionals and students. He has developed university courses in forensic/environmental geochemistry and is currently writing a volume entitled Forensic Isotope Geochemistry for Elsevier Publishers.
Prerequisites: Completion of some college-level chemistry/geochemistry or completion of NWETC's Contaminant Chemistry and Transport (CHEM-403B) workshop.
Education Level: Intermediate
Course Materials: Each participant will receive a copy of the course proceedings including notes and reference material.
1.3Continuing Education Units:
What to Bring: Calculator, coffee mug, and water bottle to reduce waste. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for class and walking to lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided each day.
Registration: $495 (*$395 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and , , members).NAEP NEBC NWAEP You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.
Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at or (206) 762-1976 at least 30 days prior to the event.
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) program of the Northwest Environmental Education Council650 S. Orcas Street, Suite 220 | Seattle, Washington 98108
Phone: (206)762-1976 | Fax: (206)762-1979
Northwest Environmental Training Center
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Directions to:
Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway1500 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94109877. 211. 3289415. 441. 4000
From the East Bay and Sacramento Area:
Take Interstate 80 (toward San Francisco) over the Bay Bridge ($3 toll)Take the Fremont Street Exit
Continue on Fremont Street, whereupon you will cross Market StreetTurn Left onto Pine Street
Follow Pine Street for approximately 15 blocks to Van Ness Avenue, Turn right onto Van Ness – (hotel is directly on your right)
Parking Garage is first driveway on your right!
Take US 101 North to San FranciscoAt the 1-80/101 split, continue on US 101 North to the Mission/Fell Street Exit
Take the Mission/Fell Street ExitTurn right at the Exit and proceed for 1 block to the first light (Van Ness Avenue)
Proceed to the left onto Van Ness AvenueStay on Van Ness Avenue all the way up to Pine Street
The Hotel is on the corner of Pine Street and Van Ness Avenue
Take US 101 South over the Golden Gate Bridge ($5 toll)Take the Lombard Street/Downtown Exit and continue on Lombard Street
Stay on Lombard Street, cross Van Ness Avenue and turn right on Polk StreetProceed for about 8 blocks on Polk Street
Turn right on Pine Street and proceed for 1 block Turn right on Van Ness and the hotel is directly on your right.
Board the BART SFIA Bart StationExit the BART Civic Center Station - ($4.95 ticket per person)
Exit BART to street level - and cross Market StreetWalk to corner of Van Ness Avenue
Catch the #47 or #49 MUNI (bus) going towards Fisherman's Wharf ($1.25 per person)Our hotel is located between Pine Street and California at 1500 Van Ness Avenue
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From the San Francisco Airport and Points South:
From the Marin County and Points North:
Directions to Holiday Inn Golden Gateway from SF Airport on the BART:
For more details and directions around SF, websites to visit:
http://transit.511.orghttp://www.sfmuni.com
*The hotel is on Van Ness Avenue between Pine Street and California Street. Pine Street is one-way and will allow people to pull directly into our parking structure. Cars cannot turn left from California onto Van Ness and into our parking structure.
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Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day.
