2006 Conference Program

Track: Understanding Remediation & Development Technology

VAPOR INTRUSION - IT'S ONLY A PROBLEM WHEN YOU IGNORE IT!

Tuesday, 10:30AM-NOON

Potential vapor intrusion into future occupied buildings continues to be a major environmental concern for redevelopment of brownfield properties. In terms of risk to human health, indoor inhalation of vapor phase contaminants from the subsurface may represent the most important pathway for assessment and remediation. Petroleum compounds and solvents represent the most common contaminants at former industrial properties and must be thoroughly evaluated as to their future impacts on the site and surrounding properties. This is especially important during the site assessment and remediation phases of the project. Selection of a remedial method is site-specific and can range from removal and treatment to vapor barriers and risk management. In this session we will discuss the importance of vapor intrusion in the development of actual brownfield sites.

Moderator: Fred Baldassare - PADEP, Pittsburgh, PA

Vapor Intrusion: What’s Happening in the Real World, and How Does it Impact Brownfields Redevelopment?
William Baughman - Cummings/Riter Consultants, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

Bryan Maurer- Cummings/Riter Consultants, Pittsburgh, PA

Vapor Intrusion and Brownfield Redevelopment: Potential Pitfalls to be Aware of
Jennifer Smokelin - Reed Smith, LLP, Pittsburgh, PA

CAPPING THE COST: GUARANTEED FIXED PRICE REMEDIATION

Monday, 1:00-2:30PM

This session is a nuts and bolts practical guide to GFPR contracts - from the companies that provide it to the GFPR process to the terms of a GFPR contract, this compiles the essential information one must know about GFPR.

Moderator: Brad Maurer - TerraSure Development LLC, New York, NY

Peter Ceribelli - Weston Solutions, Inc., West Chester, PA

Rick Hawkinberry - Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Monroeville, PA

Brad Maurer - TerraSure Development LLC, New York, NY

THE THREE 'RIGHTS': CHOOSING THE RIGHT CONSULTANT AND THE RIGHT REMEDIATION BY ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

Tuesday, 8:30-10:00AM

Taking a brownfield property from contaminated site to a new development can be a complicated task and requires the help of a qualified environmental consultant. As in hiring any contractor, it is important to know the right questions to ask and to remain involved in the project. This session will help the municipal official develop the right questions to pick the right consultant for your brownfield redevelopment project.

Moderator: Patrick O’Hara, P.E. - Cummings/Riter Consultants,
Pittsburgh, PA

In-Situ Groundwater Remediation Issues: Some Questions to Ask Your Consultant and Vendor
Christine Harwood - Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Moon Township., PA

Effective Remedial Feasibility Testing with Real-Time Data Acquisition
Scott L. Merritt, P.E. - Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES), Cranberry Township, PA

Finding the Proper Mix: A Methods Selection Approach for Site Remediation
Tom Merski - URS Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA

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