From Risk to Remediation

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1 From Risk to Remediation Australia s most comprehensive training to manage and remediate contaminated sites globally. 4 MARCH 8 MARCH 2019 UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Knowledge & experiences you can t Google. Spend 5 days with world renowned scientists and industry professionals. Become part of a new Australian network who share the latest knowledge and skills. Includes in-the-field training with the latest technologies.

2 Register now AUD $2,000 (ex GST) * Accelerate your knowledge and expertise in site contamination and remediation REGISTRATION LINK *Late/on-site registration: AUD$2,200 (ex GST) (Received after 17 February 2019) Refund policy: Attendees can transfer their registration to another person or receive a refund up to 7 days before the event start date an admin fee of $100 will apply. About 5 days, all inclusive course, with proven industry experts, policy makers and industry professionals. Interactive, practical and hands-on to create new skills and capabilities for the Australian contamination industry. New global skills Gain new and practical skills to apply to the management and remediation of contaminated sites around the world. Specialised learning outcomes Get abreast of the latest thinking and new knowledge globally in science, law, policies and case studies. Accelerate your capabilities and competence to deliver more value to employers, policy makers and customers. Gain the latest proven capabilities Get hands-on with site assessment procedures, risk management tools, remediation technologies and strategies, along with the latest management expertise for contaminated land and hazardous waste sites. Participants will receive: Handbook and downloadable online resource folder Certificate of Completion Continuing Professional Development credit of 40 hours* *Please check with your certification scheme regarding CPD points.

3 Learn from the world s leading experts PROFESSOR RAVI NAIDU CEO, Managing Director and Chief Scientist, CRC CARE, Australia Global Innovation Chair and Director, Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER), University of Newcastle, Australia Professor Ravi Naidu has researched environmental contaminants, bioavailability and remediation for over 25 years. In addition to leading and managing many environmental sustainability projects, he has co-authored six patents and over 600 research articles and technical publications, and co-edited 11 books and over 65 book chapters in the field of soil and environmental sciences. DR PAUL NATHANAIL Managing Director, Land Quality Management Ltd, UK Paul Nathanail is a chartered geologist and specialist in land condition, who combines consultancy, research and training in all aspects of risk based contaminated land management. He is the lead author of the UK standard guide on asbestos in soil and of the UK s largest compilation of soil screening values. Paul is well known to us here in Australia as a regular contributor to CRC CARE s CleanUp conferences. MR SCOTT WARNER Principal Hydrogeologist (Environment & Health), Ramboll, USA Scott Warner has nearly 30 years experience in water resource consulting and the development of innovative and sustainable remediation approaches, working on projects worldwide including North and South America, Australia, Europe and Hong Kong. Scott has consulted on regulatory matters and guided clients through land development and reuse issues. He was the project director and a lead designer for an innovative groundwater remediation system in New York State, USA that received the 2011 National Ground Water Association Outstanding Remediation Award. DR BRUCE KENNEDY Program Leader, Best Practice Policy, CRC CARE, Australia Dr Bruce Kennedy is currently responsible for developing guidance for the remediation of contaminated sites. In his previous roles as Executive Officer of the National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) and the Environment Protection and Heritage Council he was responsible for national policy development for environmental protection matters. Previous to these, he was also Executive Director of the NEPC Service Corporation and a manager with the Western Australian EPA. DR SREENIVASULU CHADALAVADA Research Manager and Senior Hydrogeologist, CRC CARE, Australia Conjoint Senior Lecturer, GCER, University of Newcastle, Australia Dr Sreeni Chadalavada manages the research projects of CRC CARE and conducts research in hydrogeology and mathematical modelling of groundwater flow and pollutant transport. Sreeni s current research involves developing various models for simulation of contaminant transport in the environment. Sreeni is involved with writing the source codes for developing numerical simulation models, which help in the decision making process to manage the contamination. DR DAWIT BEKELE Research Fellow and Senior Hydrogeologist, GCER, University of Newcastle, Australia Dr Dawit Bekele currently conducts and directs environmental projects and research in the assessment, remediation and management of contaminated sites. Dawit has consulted on various contaminated land investigation and remediation projects and has delivered pragmatic, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. He leads soil and groundwater remediation at GCER.

4 Day 1 - Fundamentals: Policy and Contaminants Introduction to the Course: Professor Ravi Naidu Global Perspective on Overview Of Contaminated and Hazardous Waste Site Management, Challenge and Solutions Legal Context and Policy: Key Case Studies Legislation: new vs historic pollution Permitted operations lessons from around the world Major treaties UNCDD; Minamata UK and EU perspective What Makes for a Competent Environmental Consultant Legal Context and Policy: USA Key Case Studies Legislation: Superfund History, CERCLA, TOSCA, RCRA Brownfields Legal Context and Policy: Australia National policy frameworks for site contamination in Australia Commonwealth and state responsibilities intersections and discontinuities Examples of policy drivers industry; community outrage Environmental Chemistry of Organic and Inorganic Contaminants and Treatments Inorganic chemistry Organic chemistry Fate and transport properties Chemical reactions The Development, Use and Role of Conceptual Site Models Case examples Sources of information Formats Function of the CSM Link to site investigation Link to remediation Day 2 - Site Characterisation Assessment of Site Contamination Staged approaches site assessment Principles drivers and practice of site assessment Implementation of appropriate Data Quality Objectives Soil, Water and Soil Gas Sampling Tools and Techniques How the sampling strategy affects risk assessment Soil and groundwater characterisation tools and techniques Sediment characterisation tools and techniques Soil gas vapour and ground gas characterisation tools and techniques Case studies to illustrate the concepts presented Groundwater sampling issues Data analyses including comparing site data against assessment criteria Day 3 - Risk Assessment Toxicology Hazard identification and dose-response assessment Threshold behaviour Non threshold behaviour Lead Asbestos Points of departure; NOAEL; LOAEL; Benchmark Doses; Margins of Exposure Site Specific Human Health Risk Assessment Basic process and fundamental steps involved in conducting a health risk assessment Exposure assessment Tiered approaches to environmental health risk assessment Role of generic assessment criteria Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment Role of bioavailability Plant uptake studies Air monitoring Ecological Risk Assessment Qualitative Use of EILs Detailed quantitative risk assessment

5 Day 4 - Remediation Remediation Action Plan Development: Techniques and Technologies Evaluation of collected data Consideration of data/csm to regulatory goals and site protection objectives Remedial Action Plan components and its development Presentation of general remediation techniques-site wise concepts to localised treatment Morning Tea Discussions: Soil remediation techniques and technologies Groundwater remediation techniques and technologies Soil vapour remediation techniques and technologies Sediment (i.e marine /wetland) remediation techniques Remedy treatability studies Tour University of Newcastle Facilities and Laboratory Space Exercise: Site Case Study Evaluation Develop CSM Identify remedial goals Select potential remedies Design remedy Assess long-term performance Group discussion of exercise Day 5 - Remediation (Cont.) Remediation in Practice Economics and net environmental benefit analysis Social licence to operate Resilient remediation designs Health and safety at contaminated sites Sustainable remediation Treatment trains technology trains Environmental Risk Communication What is it and how can it work? Managing and communicating risk and uncertainty: theory and practice Diverse methodologies and principles Environmental risk stakeholders The sensitivity of information sharing and decision-making Facilitating communication among responders and to receptors Point of contact for communicating risk Build a relationship with the local community Public speaking engagements and involvement at community meetings Reaching the proper audience through the proper means at the proper time Public Participation in Decision Making Diverse methodologies and principles to appropriate public participation Localism Law making Activism Optional evening sessions Contaminated Land in the Movies A guided viewing, Civil Action Equipment and Techniques Demonstration Learn about groundwater wells installation, groundwater sampling equipment bailer system, submersible pumps, groundwater quality monitoring equipment, PIDs and soil gas sampling equipment. Computer Modelling and Data Management Support Software Gain an understanding of how an individual model works, its underpinnings and how to apply it to site-specific scenarios. Develop strong skills in the application and use of leading-edge software to assess, characterise and manage contaminated sites. Models discussed include: Contaminant groundwater modelling Vapour intrusion modelling Environmental Data Management Risk modelling - BP risk and the racare risk assessment tool Introduction to R Learn to use R for simple data analysis and understand how it can be used for geo statistical data analysis. Question Time Panel What s Next? Hear each panellist s thoughts on contaminated land management over the coming decade, then take the opportunity to pose questions to the panel.

6 Delivered in partnership by CRC CARE and GCER Accelerate your understanding & competence This course has been developed especially for individuals who manage, regulate, investigate, remediate, or are impacted by contaminated sites. It provides participants with a unique appreciation of the underpinning science and technology coupled with practical approaches to site characterisation, assessment and remediation as well as risk communication. The Cooperative Research Centre for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) is a partnership of organisations dedicated to developing new ways of dealing with and preventing contamination of soil, water and air including solid and liquid waste management. We focus Australia s foremost expertise and resources on this issue and develop close links with research partners at the cutting edge in this field around the world. W W W. C R C C A R E. C O M Regardless of their current level of expertise, this course will provide participants with enhanced skills, knowledge, networks and confidence to manage even the most challenging sites and help them become leaders in the global remediation industry. R ECOM MEND ED FOR: Industry consultants, specifiers & contractors Government policy makers PhD Students & early-career researchers The Global Centre for Environmental Remediation (GCER) at the University of Newcastle is a leading proponent of risk-based approaches to the clean-up or management of contaminated sites. We focus on in situ remediation cleaning up contamination where it lies, rather than the traditional 'dig and dump' approach that has led to an unsustainable growth in landfills in Australia and worldwide. Together with a risk-based approach, this potentially saves industry millions, if not billions, of dollars annually and makes clean-up far more feasible and attractive. W W W. N E W C A S T L E. E D U. A U