NORDROCS crossing borders. 5th Joint Nordic Meeting on Remediation of Contaminated Sites. First Call for Abstracts

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1 NORDROCS 2014 crossing borders 5th Joint Nordic Meeting on Remediation of Contaminated Sites First Call for Abstracts Due January September 2014, Stockholm Sweden

2 The Nordic countries hereby invite you to NORDROCS 2014, the 5th Joint Nordic Meeting on Remediation of Contaminated sites to be held in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 16 17, There has already been four successful NORDROCS conferences: Malmö (2006), Helsinki (2008), Copenhagen (2010) and Oslo (2012). OBJECTIVE The objective of NORDROCS is to address issues on contaminated site and sediment assessment and remediation in the context of Nordic conditions. The meeting intends to provide a forum for the exchange of information gathered through research and project experience. Target groups include scientists, regulators, consultants, contractors and other professionals working with contaminated sites and sediments in Nordic countries and other countries in Northern Europe and around the Baltic Sea. ABSTRACT AND PAPER SUBMISSION We welcome abstracts in English on conference topics by January 31, Abstracts will be assessed in a Review Committee. More information on submission of abstracts can be found on the conference web page: Oral and poster presentations will be selected based on the Review Committee s recommendations. A short paper on oral presentation will be required before the meeting. NORDIC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Peter Harms-Ringdahl M.Sc., Environmental Consultant, EMPIRIKON Konsult Erika Winquist M.Sc. (Tech.), Research Scientist, Aalto University, School of Chemical Tech, MUTKU board member Jens Laugesen Ph.D, Chief Specialist, Det Norske Veritas, Chairman of Miljøringen, Norway Arne Rokkjær M.Sc. (eng) The Capital Region of Denmark Assisting organizing committee Ulrika Larson EMPIRIKON Konsult, Coordinator of Nätverket Renare Mark Maria Sundesten Golder Construction Klas Köhler County administrative board Ingegerd Ask Nyköping Municipality Lisbeth Verner Secretary of ATV Soil and Groundwater

3 PROGRAMME TOPICS 1. Strategies, regulations a. Legislation in a wider perspective b. Risk assessment and evaluation- does it work? c. Obstacles d. Polluter pays? not always! e. Communication 2. Difficult matrixes a. Contaminants in bedrock b. Chalk aquifers c. Contaminants in deep aquifers d. Investigation methods and reducing risks for cross contamination e. Risk assessment in difficult matrixes 3. Technologies a. Nanomaterials b. New technologies c. Case studies d. Waste water sludge e Evolving dig and dump 4. Mining a. Water management b. Mine waste disposals c. Tailings d. Investigation methods e. Paste 5. Contaminated sites related to climate changes and natural hazards a. Flooding b. Rising water levels (seawater, ground water)

4 6. Protecting indoor climate regarding soil contaminants 7. Reuse and other disposal options of (un)contaminated soil - strategies and legal frameworks a. Different approaches within Nordic countries b. Remediation strategies in large industrial areas where hot spot are densely located c. Mapping systems of polluted areas d. Court decisions e. Funding 8. Contaminated Sediment- lake, sea and river a. Nordic countries strategies b. Baltic Sea c. Disposal d. Costs and results e. Risk assessment and guideline values 9. Procurement a. Nordic countries strategies b. Legal aspects c. Lessons learnt 10. Defence activities and contaminated land a. International projects within UN/NATO b. Private shooting ranges c. Environmental impact of explosives 11. Emerging contaminants a. Retroperspective future b. Nano materials 12. Sustainability a. Brownfields transformation b. Lessons learnt

5 EXHIBITION For companies interested in presenting their activities at the NORDROCS 2014 there has been reserved an exhibition area right outside the conference rooms. This is the area for coffee breaks etc. which gives the exhibitors a very good opportunity to present their activities, products and/or other news to the participants. SOCIAL EVENTS The City of Stockholm invites all the participants of NORDROCS 2014 to the City Hall of Stockholm on Monday September 15. The guests will also have the opportunity to dine and dance at the Vasa Museum on September 16. The conference hotel will also be a nice and informal meeting place. EXCURSIONS On September 18 you are invited to join the excursion trip to visit a large scale remediation and development project in Stockholm. REGISTRATION AND FEES The Early Bird conference fee is ~700 (6.000 SEK) if you register within May 9, From May 10 the fee is ~780 (6.700 SEK). SPONSORSHIPS Sponsorships are most welcome min ( SEK). Sponsor logos will be presented on the official website and on all printed material, program and the conference compendium as well as on the main screen during breaks. Please contact conference secretariat at info@renaremark.se, tel +46 (0) NORDROCS in Oslo 2012 Photo: Ulrika Larson, Empirikon Konsult

6 REVIEW COMMITTEE Mette M Broholm Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Mads Terkelsen M.Sc., Research and Development Manager, Capital Region of Denmark, Copenhagen Helena Fürst M.Sc., head Environmental unit, WSP, Sweden Gunnel Göransson Ph.D., Research Scientist, Swedish Geotechnical Institute Marja Tuomela Ph.D., University of Helsinki Jaana Sorvari D.Sc. (Tech.), Senior research scientist, Finnish Environment Institute Jens Laugesen Ph.D., Chief Specialist, Det norske Veritas; Miljøringen board member Morten Jartun Ph.D., Environmental hydrogeologist, Oslo Lufthavn Photo: Ulrika Larson, Empirikon Konsult

7 Venue and accommodation: Clarion Sign, Östra Järnvägsgatan 35, Stockholm Photo: Anne Jorunn Conference dinner and dance at the Vasa Museum Galärvarvsvägen 14, Stockholm

8 More information: NORDROCS 2014 is arranged by: Secretariat: Telefon: MU KU MILJØRINGE N Photo of Stockholm City Hall by: Yanan Li We look forward to exciting days in Stockholm!