Vol. 1,
issue #70, 21 December 2001
Dredged Material Assessment and Management Seminar
A Dredged Material Assessment and Management Seminar will take place 9-11 July 2002 at Crowne Plaza Union Square, 480 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA.
Sponsored by US Army Corps of Engineers and Environmental Protection Agency, the seminar will focus on assessment and testing for waters regulated under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act and the Clean Water Act.
Presentations and discussions will include the following: Regulations and Policies; Nearshore/Aquatic Placement Models and Tools; Inland, Ocean, and Upland Testing Manuals; Dredged Material Management Models (ADDAMS); Sediment Quality Guidelines; Beneficial Uses; Corps/EPA Technical Framework; Risk Assessment Application; DOTS - Technology Transfer Web Site; Seasonal Restrictions; Innovative Technologies; Bioaccumulation Testing and Interpretation; Contaminated Sediment Remediation; Chronic Sublethal Testing and Interpretation; Research; Remediation; Design and Management of CDFs; Contaminant Pathways; Case Studies.
To pre-register: FAX 601-634-3528 or e-mail Billie.H.Skinner@erdc.usace.army.mil.
There will be a fee of $50 for the seminar payable at registration. No checks or credit cards will be accepted.
Pre-registration for the seminar ends on 1 June 2002. Pre-registration is highly recommended to ensure a space. It is recommended that attendees take advantage of the DOTS Online Institute training in preparation for the seminar. It can be accessed at: http://www.wes.army.mil/el/dots/training.html.
Onsite registration will be 3:00-5:00pm on 08 July 2002 and 6:30-8:00am on 09 July 2002. The seminar will commence at 8:00 am on 9 July and conclude at 5:00pm on 11 July.
Additional information is available from: Ms Billie Skinner, 601-634-3701; Dr Robert Engler, 601-634-3624; and Dr Doug Clarke, 601-634-3770.
A block of rooms has been set aside under the name 'Corps of Engineers - Dredged Material Assessment and Management Seminar' at the Crowne Plaza Union Square, telephone
888-218-0808. Government rate of $159 single or double (or per diem rate in effect atthe time of the seminar) plus tax will be available to eligible attendees. Participants must make their reservations no later than 11 June 2002.
Shuttle services are available at the airport at a rate of approximately $12 one way. Parking at the hotel is $29/day. Restaurants, shopping, and other attractions can be reached by walking or taking the trolley.
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