Course ID: WAPOL - 402
October 28-29, 2010, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Hampton Inn - Richland
486 Bradley Blvd. | Richland, WA

Instructors: Priscilla Tomlinson, M.S., Integral Consulting, Inc.
Pete Kmet, P.E., Washington State Department of Ecology

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Description: This course provides attendees with an in-depth understanding of the procedures for establishing cleanup levels and points of compliance under the Model Toxics Control Act (WAC 173-340). The course covers procedures for establishing cleanup levels using Methods A, B, and C for groundwater, surface water and soil, as well as an overview of recent rule revisions related to dioxins/furans, PCBs, and carcinogenic PAHs. Additionally, the terrestrial ecological evaluation process to soils at sites will be covered.

Participants will benefit from an overview of Washington State Department of Ecology's three and four-phase partitioning models, as well as their use of leaching test methods for determining soil concentrations that are protective of groundwater. Attendees will also have an opportunity to walk through the process of establishing cleanup standards using case studies. Both instructors have a deep and thorough understanding of MTCA and will welcome questions at the end of each topic.
*Course prerequisite - WAPOL-401: Introduction to the Model Toxics Control Act.
Course Topics:

Hands-On Case Studies and Questions (integrated throughout workshop)

Process for Reaching No Further Action

Conceptual Site Model Development for MTCA

Land Use and Beneficial Uses of Groundwater and Surface Water

Applicability of Methods A, B, and C

Identifying Indicator Hazardous Substances (screening levels, frequency of detection, natural background concentrations)

Surface Water CULs (ARARs, Equations) and Points of Compliance (POCs)

Groundwater CULs (ARARs, Equations, Protection of Surface Water) and POCs

Direct Contact Soil CULs

Modeling the Leaching Pathway (3- and 4-phase models)

Vapor Pathway and Dermal Contact (applicability, how to evaluate)

Determining Residual Saturation Concentrations

Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations (TEE) - Simplified, Site-Specific, and Exclusions

Determine POCs for Soil

Evaluating Compliance with CULs (direct comparison, 3 part statistical rule)

Determining Whether Institutional Controls are Required

Overview of Proposed Amendments: clarifying cleanup levels for mixtures of dioxins/furans; carcinogenic PAHs, and PCBs

Intended Audience: This course is intended for environmental professionals seeking an improved understanding of the establishment of cleanup levels under MTCA.

About the Instructors: Pete Kmet is a senior environmental engineer in Washington State Department of Ecology's Toxics Cleanup Program—Policy and Technical Support Unit. Mr. Kmet has extensive experience with site remediation and played a key role in the development of numerous MTCA legislation amendments, related rules, policies and technical guidance. He has presented at numerous MTCA workshops throughout the state. Mr. Kmet also serves on the City Council of Tumwater.

Priscilla Zieber is an expert in the fields of risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of risk assessment, toxicology, and hazardous waste. She has taught classes on the 2001 MTCA revisions and has applied the MTCA rule at numerous cleanup sites.

Course Materials: Attendees will receive a copy of the course proceedings, reference materials, and a certificate of completion.

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Continuing Education Units: 1.3 CEU's

Registration: $495/$395*
*reduced tuition is available to employees of Native American tribes, government agencies, and nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members. You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at (425) 270-3274. Register Online!

What to Bring: Mechanical pencil, coffee mug and water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the prevailing weather. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be provided. You will be on your own for lunch.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.

Disability Accommodations: To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or (425) 270-3274 at least 30 days prior to the event.

Northwest Environmental Training Center
A 501(c)(3) non-profit program of EOS Alliance
230 NE Juniper St. Ste 201 | Issaquah, WA 98027
Phone: (425) 270-3274 Fax: (425) 526-2071
www.nwetc.org