A&WMA calls for abstracts for vapor intrusion conference.

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Scheduled for Sept 29-30, 2010, Vapor Intrusion 2010 will gather leading scientists, engineers, regulators, and attorneys to discuss latest developments and innovations in regulatory policy, sampling, analysis, and vapor intrusion pathway control, and complex technical, legal, and public relations challenges posed by VI. Association is seeking abstracts for presentations which demonstrate innovative, scientific approaches for investigation and remediation of VI pathway.



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Air & Waste Management Association Issues Call for Abstracts for Vapor Intrusion Conference



Pittsburgh, PA - The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) has issued a call for abstracts for Vapor Intrusion 2010, a conference to be held September 29-30, 2010, in Chicago, IL.

Vapor Intrusion 2010 will gather leading scientists, engineers, regulators, and attorneys to discuss the latest developments and innovations in regulatory policy, sampling, analysis, and vapor intrusion (VI) pathway control, and the complex technical, legal, and public relations challenges posed by VI.

A&WMA is seeking abstracts for presentations which demonstrate innovative, scientific approaches for investigation and remediation of the VI pathway. Abstracts should reflect original work that has not previously been published or presented. Suggested topics for platform presentations include, but are not limited to:

o Development and implementation of state and federal guidance documents

o Advancements in sampling and analytical methods

o Predictive modeling

o Litigation and other legal considerations

o Financial, insurance, and risk management considerations

o Toxicology and risk assessment

o Petroleum hydrocarbon site assessments

o Case studies

Abstracts of 300 words or less must be submitted to lbreese@awma.org by February 22, 2010.

Visit the conference Web Site to view the full call for abstracts, or for more information.

The Air & Waste Management Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to thousands of environmental professionals in 65 countries. For more information, visit www.awma.org.

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