State Water Resources Control Board

UST Program - UST Cleanup Program Training

Conceptual Site Models and the Data Necessary to Make Technical Decisions
Regarding Cleanup and Site Closure

Instructor: Murray Einarson, PG, CEG

This one-day workshop primarily will focus on the technical issues related to site investigation, remediation, and residual risk management of contaminated sites, with an end goal of case closure. Because each site has its own particular risk factors, the information collected to make site cleanup and closure decisions should be relevant to the risk the site poses to human health and the environment. The amount and type of data necessary to make these decisions will be discussed in the context of the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) approach, which is widely accepted by both the regulatory community and the industry. The process of validating a CSM will be discussed in detail, and will include discussions of innovative as well as traditional technologies for site assessment. The validated CSM then becomes the foundation for developing investigation and remediation plans, risk management controls, risk communication, and site closure decisions.

June 6, 2006
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7:30am registration/coffee
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
Fee: $50 (includes lunch and materials)
Reg. # 054SCEE60 (please refer to this number when registering)

September 6, 2006
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sacramento - UC Davis Extension
Sutter Square Galleria - 2901 K St.
Fee: $50 (includes lunch and materials)
Reg. #: 062SCEE65 (please refer to this number when registering)

November 7, 2006
8:00am-5:00 pm
San Diego - La Jolla
Sea Lodge Hotel
2000 Spindrift Drive
Fee: $50 (includes lunch and materials)
Reg. #: 062SCEE72 (please refer to this number when registering)

To enroll: Phone 800-442-4990

Application of Risk Assessment for Environmental Decision Making at Contaminant Release Sites

Instructor: Chin Man Mok, PhD

This two-day workshop presents a step-by-step approach to understanding and applying risk assessment principals and the process to make informed-decisions related to site management and site closure. This is accomplished with an appropriate balance of theory, policy and practice. This workshop will provide an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills on subjects like exposure assessment, fate and transport, data quality and quantity needs, the role of statistical analysis and risk characterization. Knowledge of the underlying exposure, toxicity, chemical migration principals and concepts will provide the participants with the foundation for understanding how to use risk assessment in investigation, remediation and risk-management decisions. Discussions will also include current trends in responsible risk-management and upcoming regulatory issues in California.

Participants will have hands-on experience and learn how to estimate the risk posed by chemicals in soil, water, and air and develop cleanup levels appropriate to the site conditions and to determine what corrective actions are necessary at the site. The goal is to educate general risk assessors who are adequately versed in the various disciplines involved in the risk assessment process and to be able to make informed site management decisions pertaining to soil and groundwater contamination.

June 7-8, 2006
8:00am-5:00pm
7:30am registration/coffee; program
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
Fee: $100 (includes lunch and materials)
Reg. #054SCEE62 (please refer to this number when registering)

September 7-8, 2006
8:00am-5:00pm
Sacramento - UC Davis Extension
Sutter Square Galleria - 2901 K St.
Fee: $100 (includes materials and lunch)
Reg #: 062SCEE64 (please refer to this number when registering)

November 8-9, 2006
8:00am-5:00pm
San Diego - La Jolla
Sea Lodge Hotel
2000 Spindrift Drive
Fee: $100 (includes materials and lunch)
Reg #:062SCEE74 (please refer to this number when registering)

To enroll: Phone 800-442-4990