Association calls for abstracts on vapor intrusion topics.

April 9, 2008 - Scheduled for Jan 28-30, 2009, Vapor Intrusion Conference will bring together internationally recognized scientists, engineers, regulators, communications experts, and attorneys with first-hand experience in evaluation and remediation. Association is seeking abstracts that demonstrate innovative, scientific approaches for investigation and remediation of vapor intrusion pathway. Abstracts should reflect original work that has not previously been published or presented.

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Air & Waste Management Association
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Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-1435
USA

Air & Waste Managment Association Issues Call for Abstracts on Vapor Intrusion Topics

Pittsburgh, PA (March 27, 2008) - The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) has issued a call for abstracts for its Vapor Intrusion conference, to be held Jan. 28-30, 2009, in San Diego, CA.

This specialty conference will bring together internationally recognized scientists, engineers, regulators, communications experts, and attorneys who have first-hand experience in evaluation and remediation.

A&WMA is seeking abstracts that demonstrate innovative, scientific approaches for investigation and remediation of the vapor intrusion pathway. Abstracts should reflect original work that has not previously been published or presented.

The following topics are candidates for platform presentations:
Development and implementation of state and federal guidance documents
Advancements in sampling and analytical methods
Predictive modeling
Litigation and other legal considerations
Financial, insurance, and risk management considerations
Toxicology and risk assessment
Petroleum hydrocarbon site assessments
Case Studies, including
Dry cleaner sites
o Large TCE and other chlorinated solvent plumes
o Community outreach
o Advancements in discerning background contributions
o Control technologies and remediation
o Operation and maintenance of installed systems
The abstract deadline is May 16, 2008.

For more information, or to submit an abstract, visit awma.org/go/vaporintrusion09.

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.

Contact:
Kristen Maser
1-412-904-6030
kmaser@awma.org

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