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amoplogo Environment Canada's 22nd Arctic and Marine Oilspill (AMOP) Technical Seminar was held June 2 to 4, 1999 at the Westin Hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Copies of the Proceedings are available and can be purchased by contacting Mr. Dave Roy at roy.david@etc.ec.gc.ca


FINAL PROGRAM


Wednesday, June 2, 1999

Physical and Chemical Properties and Behaviour
Comportement et caractéristiques physiques et chimiques


Comparison of Long Term Oil Evaoporation in Laboratory and Wave Basin Studies
H.M. Brown, Imperial Oil Ltd., Calgary, AB, Canada


Predicting the Spill Behavior of Orimulsion Using Design of Experiment Principles
S.A. Stout, P.J. Barrett & L.G. Roberts, Battelle, Duxbury, MA, USA


A Critical Review of Field Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH) Analysis, Part III
P. Lambert & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
M. Goldthorp, Goldthorp Consulting, Kemptville, ON, Canada


Studies of Water-in-Oil Emulsions: Energy Threshold of Emulsion Formation
M. Fingas & B. Fieldhouse, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
J. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Identification of the Source(s) of Unknown Spilled Oils (Review)
Z. Wang & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Source Identification and Tracking of an Unknown Spilled Oil from Quebec (1998) by Unique Biomarkers and Diagnostic Ratios of "Source-specific Marker" Compounds
Z. Wang, M. Fingas, M. Landriault & L. Sigouin, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
S. Grenon, Environment Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada
D. Zhang, Global Geochemistry Corp., Canoga Park, CA, USA


Additional Investigations of Oil-sediment Interaction in Alaskan North Slope and TAP Area Rivers
R.W. Hoffman, Alaska Clean Seas, Prudhoe Bay, AK, USA
L. Shier, Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., Fairbanks, AK, USA


Oil Interaction with Mineral Fines and Chemical Dispersion: Behaviour of the Dispersed Oil in Coastal or Estuarine Conditions
J. Guyomarch & F-X. Merlin, Cedre, Plouzané, France
P. Bernanose, Université Bordeaux, Talence Cédex, France


A Review of Methods Used in the Preparation and Analysis of Orimulsion Related Samples
P. Jokuty, S. Whiticar, B. Fieldhouse, Z. Wang,
P. Lambert & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Characterization and Evaporation of Crude Oil Pina Spilled at Sea and on Beach Sand
M. Rallo, R. Bergueiro, A. Pita, M.A. Mayol, J. Natta, University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain


Oil Spill Treating Agents
Agents de traitement pour les déversements d'hydrocarbures


Chemical Dispersibility Study of Heavy Bunker Fuel Oil
R.J. Fiocco, R.J. Fiocco Associates, Summit, NJ, USA
P.S. Daling, SINTEF, Trondheim, Norway
G. DeMarco & R.R. Lessard, Exxon Research & Engineering Co., Florham Park, NJ, USA
G.P. Canevari, G.P. Canevari & Associates, Cranford, NJ, USA


Design Considerations for a Fire-Monitor Based Dispersant Application System
A.C.T. Chen, Exxon Production Research Co., Houston, TX, USA


Testing and Development of a Single-Nozzle Spray System for Vessel-Based Dispersant Delivery
R. Belore & S. Ross, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd.,Ottawa, ON, Canada


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Activity Updates and Contingency Planning
Mise à jour des activités et planifaction de contingence


Practical Guidelines or "Rules of Thumb" for Spill Response Activities
E.H. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, USA


A Hazards Analysis Program for Spill Prevention and Contingency Planning
E. Taylor, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
B. Geddes, AGRA Earth and Environmental Ltd., Calgary, AB, Canada


The EPPR Field Guide for Oil Spill Response in Arctic Waters
E.H. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
L.B. Solsberg, M.R. West & M. McGrath, Counterspil Research Inc., North Vancouver, BC, Canada
D. Tilden, Environment Canada, Yellowknife, NT, Canada


Oil Spill Science: The Louisiana Perspective
D.W. Davis & R.J. Guidry, Louisiana Applied and Educational Research and Development Program, Baton Rouge, LA, USA


Ohmsett: 1998 Year in Review
D. DeVitis, K. Nolan & W. Schmidt, MAR, Inc., Leonardo, NJ, USA
J. Lane & J. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Development of an Integrated Forms Management and GIS Application for Spill Response
C.W. Galagan, E.M. Howlett & E.L. Anderson, Applied Science Associates, Inc., Narragansett, RI, USA


Speakers' Corner
Coin oratoire


Estimating the Probable Success of Oil Spill Response Options
A. Lewis, Oil Spill Consultant, Staines, Middlesex, United Kingdom


Havre St-Pierre (Quebec) Incident of March 1999
R. Tribe, Eastern Canada Response Corporation Ltd., Ottawa, ON, Canada


1997-1998 Svalbard Shoreline Experiment Panel Discussion
Tribune sur l'experience Svalbard (1997-1998)


Svalbard Project Objectives and Overview
G.A. Sergy, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Experimental Site and Design
C.C. Guénette, SINTEF Applied Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway
Effectiveness of Physical Treatment Methods
E.H. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
Bioremediation and Biodegradation
R.C. Prince, Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Annandale, NJ, USA
Oil-Mineral Fine Interactions and Toxicity Studies
K. Lee, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mont-Joli, QC, Canada
Sampling and Quantifying Oil in Coarse Sediments
B. Humphrey, EnviroEd Consultants Ltd., Victoria, BC, Canada
Key Conclusions of the Svalbard Shoreline Experiment
G.A. Sergy, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB, Canada


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Wednesday - Poster Session


Ohmsett: 1998 Year in Review
D. DeVitis, K. Nolan & W. Schmidt, MAR, Inc., Leonardo, NJ, USA
J. Lane & J. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


The Fractionation of Crude Oil for the Determination of Fraction-specific Toxicity
P. Jokuty & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
S. Whiticar, Whiticar Scientific, Ottawa, ON, Canada
I. Clelland, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Advanced Management of Oil Spills: A 3-year Program for Development of Operational Tools for
Oil Spill Contingency Planning

I. Singsaas, P.S. Daling & M. Reed, SINTEF Applied Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway


Monitoring Oil Concentrations in the Field
P. Lambert, B. Fieldhouse & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
M. Goldthorp, Goldthorp Consulting, Kemptville, ON, Canada


Unique Response Conditions for McMurdo Station, South Pole and Field Camps
in Antarctica

J. Hatcher & T. Vinson, Antarctic Support Associates, Englewood, CO, USA
E.R. Gundlach & J. Gallagher, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, MA, USA


Water-in-Crude Oil Emulsions: Formation, Stability and Consequences
B. Fieldhouse, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


PAH Distribution in the 1994 and 1997 Mobile Burn Products and Determination of the
Diesel PAH Destruction Efficiencies

Z. Wang, M. Fingas, M. Landriault, L. Sigouin & P. Lambert, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
R. Turpin & P. Campagna, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA
J. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Development in Fingerprinting Analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Z. Wang, M. Fingas, M. Landriault & L. Sigouin, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
B. Castle & D. Hostetter, California Department of Fish and Game, CA, USA


Water-in-Oil Emulsions: Stability, Formation and Modelling
M. Fingas and B. Fieldhouse, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
J. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Thursday, June 3, 1999


Oil Spill Treating Agents (continued)
Agents de traitement pour les déversements d'hydrocarbures
(suite)


A Comparison of Effluent Discharge Criteria to Oil Spill Dispersion Criteria
R.W. Hoffman, Alaska Clean Seas, Prudhoe Bay, AK, USA
R. Belore, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON, Canada
A. Mearns, NOAA, Seattle, WA, USA


Study of the Feasibility of Chemical Dispersion of Viscous Oils and Water-in-Oil Emulsions
J. Guyomarch & F-X. Merlin, Cedre, Plouzané, France
S. Colin, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France


Analytical Procedures for Dispersant Effectiveness Testing
M. Fingas, B. Fieldhouse, Z. Wang, L. Sigouin & M. Landriault, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
J.V. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Containment and Recovery
Rétention et récupération


Withdrawal of Highly Viscous Oil and Oil Layer at a Moving Barrier
K. Ueda, H. Yamanouchi, T. Maeda & S. Fujii, Ship Research Institute, Ministry of Transport, Tokyo, Japan


Ohmsett Tests to Determine Optimum Times to Decant Temporary Storage Devices
I. Buist, J. McCourt & S. Potter, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON, Canada
W. Schmidt & D. Devitis, MAR, Inc., Leonardo, NJ, USA
R. Smith, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Status of the Program Mechanical Oil Recovery in Ice Infested Waters (MORICE) Phase 3: Quantitative Tests
H.V. Jensen & T. Lorenzo, SINTEF, Trondheim, Norway
L. Solsberg, Counterspil Research Inc., North Vancouver, BC, Canada
N. Glover, Alaska Clean Seas, Prudhoe Bay, AK, USA


Development of Containment Booms for Oil Spills in Fast Flowing Water
H.M. Brown & R.H. Goodman, Imperial Oil Ltd., Calgary, AB, Canada
C-F. An, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada


Numerical Study on (Porous) Net-Boom Systems - Front Net Inclined Angle Effect
Z. Zhang, C-F. An & R.M. Barron, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON, Canada
H.M. Brown & R.H. Goodman, Imperial Oil Ltd., Calgary, AB, Canada


Estimation of Towing Forces on Oil Spill Containment Booms
S. Potter & J. McCourt, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON, Canada
R. Smith, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Speakers’ Corner
Coin oratoire


Boom Arrangements and Auxiliary Equipment for Improved Oil Collection
K-F.V. Wong & L. Hernandez, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA


Detection, Tracking and Remote Sensing
Détection, dépistage et télédétection


Oil Spill Surveillance, Monitoring and Remote Sensing: A Global Review
C.E. Brown & M.F. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Detection of Hydrocarbon Films on the Surface of Water
J.J. Seureau, Elf Exploration Production, Pau, France


In-Situ Burning
Brûlage in-situ


Ohmsett’s Propane-Fuelled Test System for Fire-Resistant Boom
J. McCourt & I. Buist, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON, Canada
W. Schmidt & D. Devitis, MAR, Inc., Leonardo, NJ, USA
B. Urban, PCCI Inc., Alexandria, VA, USA
J.V. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon,VA, USA


Second Phase Evaluation of a Protocol for Testing Fire-Resistant Oil Spill Containment Boom
W.D. Walton, W.H. Twilley, N.P. Bryner & L. DeLauter, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
R.R. Hiltabrand, U.S. Coast Guard, Groton, CT, USA
J.V. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


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Spill Modelling
Modélisation des déversements


Probabilities of Oil Exceeding Thresholds of Concern: Examples from an Evaluation for Florida Power and Light
D.P. French, H.Z. Schuttenberg & T. Isaji, Applied Science Associates, Inc., Narragansett, RI, USA


New Developments in the Use of Uncertainty in Oil Spill Forecasts
W. Lehr, C. Barker & D. Simecek-Beatty, NOAA, Seattle, WA, USA


A Deepwater Jet/Plume Model and a Parametric Analysis
L. Zheng & P.D. Yapa, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USA


Oil Spill Trajectory Uncertainty and Response Decisions
D. Simecek-Beatty, NOAA, Seattle, WA, USA
A.C.T. Chen, Exxon Production Research Co., Houston, TX, USA


Geographic Information Systems Applied to Potential Hydrocarbon Oil Spills in the Balearic Islands
J.R. Bergueiro, M. Ruiz, M. Rallo, M.A. Mayol, A. Martí & A. Pita, University of Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca, Spain


Shoreline Protection and Cleanup
Protection et nettoyage des rives


Evaluation of Oil Removal from Beaches 8 Years after the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
C. Brodersen, J. Short, L. Holland, M. Carls, J. Pella, M. Larsen & S. Rice, NOAA, Juneau, AK, USA


SCAT - A Ten-Year Review
E.H. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, USA


Optimizing Hydraulic Cleaning Techniques for Oiled Coarse Sediment Beaches: Immediate and One Year Post-treatment Results of the Meso-scale Field Trials
G.M. Erickson & G.S. Mauseth, Polaris Applied Sciences Inc., Kirkland, WA, USA
S. Blenkinsopp & G. Sergy, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB, Canada


Biological Effects and Biodegradation
Effets biologiques et dégradation


Impact of Oil on Natural Regeneration of Vegetation
M.C. Vavrek & W.J. Campbell, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA


Biodegradation in Seawater of Oil Components in the Water-accomodated Fraction (WAF)
O.G. Brakstad, P.S. Daling, L.G. Faksness & I. Singsås, SINTEF, Trondheim, Norway


Speakers’ Corner
Coin oratoire


Monitoring Natural Attenuation of Hydrocarbon Using Isotope Fractionation of Residuals
L. Stehmeier & M. Francis, NOVA Research and Technology Corp., Calgary, AB, Canada
S. Blenkinsopp, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB, Canada
K. Lee, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mont-Joli, QC, Canada


NOAA’s Next Generation Spill Trajectory Model: GNOME
C.J. Beegle-Krause & J.A. Galt, NOAA, Seattle, WA, USA


Oil Spill Model Improvements for OILMAP
E. Anderson, E. Howlett & K. Jayko, Applied Science Associates, Inc., Narragansett, RI, USA


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Thursday - Poster Session


The Visibility and Detectability of Oil Slicks and Oil Discharges on Water
M.F. Fingas, C.E. Brown & L. Gamble, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


GNOME (General NOAA Oil Modeling Environment) NOAA’s Next Generation
Spill Trajectory Model

C.J. Beegle-Krause & J.A. Galt, NOAA, Seattle, WA, USA


A Review of Oil Spill Remote Sensors
M. Fingas & C.E. Brown, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
J. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Spill Modelling in the Emergencies Science Division
M. Fingas, C.E. Brown and P. Lambert, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Change in Hydrocarbon Concentration, Ecotoxicity, and Bioavailability during Endpoint Determination of Enhanced Bioremediation in a Soil Slurry
J.L. Kvicala, A. Chu and R.H. Goodman, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada


Sorbent Performance Database
D. Cooper, SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
J. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Sensing of Marine Oil-Spill using Very High Sensitive Surface Acoustic
Wave Sensors

K. El-Shennawy, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, Miami, Alexandria, Egypt


Emergencies Science Division and Spill Response
M. Fingas, P. Lambert & N. Laroche, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Efficacy and Marine Toxicity Studies with CytoSol - Shoreline Cleaning Process using
a Biosolvent made from Vegetable Oil

R. von Wedel, CytoCulture International, Inc., Point Richmond, CA, USA


Chemical Composition Changes and Biodegradation Potentials of Nine Alaskan
Oils under Fresh Water Conditions

Z. Wang, S. Blenkinsopp, M. Fingas, G. Sergy, M. Landriault & L. Sigouin
Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada



Friday, June 4, 1999


In-Situ Burning (continued)
Brûlage in-situ
(suite)


Studies of Emissions from Oil Fires
M. Fingas, F. Ackerman, P. Lambert, K. Li, Z. Wang, R. Nelson & M. Goldthorp, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
R. Turpin & P. Campagna, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA
S. Schuetz & M. Morganti, Roy F. Weston/REAC, Edison, NJ, USA
R. Hiltabrand, US Coast Guard, Groton, CT, USA


Response of Portable Particulate Monitoring Instruments to Combustion Particulates, Road Dust, and Salt Aerosols
N. Bryner, W.D. Walton, L. DeLauter & W. Twilley, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
J.V. Mullin, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Re-Engineering of a Stainless Steel Fire Boom for use in Conjunction with Conventional Fire Booms
I. Buist, S. Potter & J. McCourt, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON, Canada
P. Lane, P. Newsom & L. Hillebrand, Applied Fabric Technologies Orchard Park, NY, USA
S. Buffington, Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA, USA


Emissions from Mesoscale In-Situ Oil (Diesel) Fires: Gases, PAHs and VOCs from the Mobile 1997 Experiments
M. Fingas, Z. Wang, P. Lambert, F. Ackerman,
B. Fieldhouse, R. Nelson, M. Goldthorp, S. Whiticar & K. Li, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
P. Campagna, D. Mickunas, R. Turpin & R. Nadeau, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA
S. Schuetz & M. Morganti, Roy F. Weston/REAC, Edison, NJ, USA
R. Hiltabrand, US Coast Guard, Groton, CT, USA


Water-Cooled, Fire Boom Blanket, Test & Evaluation for System Prototype Development
J.G. Stahovec, U.S. Navy, Arlington, VA, USA
R.W. Urban & K.V. Wheelock, PCCI, Inc., Alexandria, VA, USA


New Tools and Techniques for Controlled In-Situ Burning
A.A. Allen, Spiltec, Woodinville, WA, USA

Nearshore Disperant Experiment
Expérience de dispersant près des rives


Goals, Objectives and Design of a Mesocosm Experiment on the Environmental Consequences of Nearshore Dispersant Use
D. Aurand & G. Coelho, Ecosystem Management & Associates, Inc., Purcellville, VA, USA
J. Clark & G. Bragin, Exxon Biomedical Sciences, Inc., East Millstone, NJ, USA


Materials Balance on a Chemically-dispersed Oil and a Whole Oil Exposed to an Experimental Beach Front
C. Page, P. Sumner & R. Autenrieth, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
J. Bonner & T. McDonald, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX, USA


Comparative Toxicity of Simulated Beach Sediments Impacted with Both Whole and Chemical Dispersions of Weathered Arabian Light Crude Oil
C. Fuller, J. Bonner, T. McDonald & C. Page, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
G. Bragin & J. Clark, Exxon Biomedical Sciences, Inc., East Millstone, NJ, USA
D. Aurand, Ecosystem Management & Associates, Purcellville, VA, USA
A. Hernandez & A. Ernest, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX, USA


Coastal Oilspill Simulation System Comparison of Oil and Chemically Dispersed Oil Released in Near-shore Environments: Biological Effects
G. Bragin, E. Febbo & J. Clark, Exxon Biomedical Sciences, Inc., East Millstone, NJ, USA
G. Coelho & D. Aurand, Ecosystem Management & Associates, Inc., Purcellville, VA, USA


Biological Uptake Analysis of Organisms Exposed to Oil and Chemically Dispersed Oil
G.M. Coelho & D.V.Aurand, Ecosystem Management & Associates, Inc., Purcellville, VA, USA
D.A. Wright, University of Maryland, Solomons, MD, USA


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Past and Present Spill Incidents
Accidents de déversement passé et présen
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Long-Term Salt Marsh Recovery and Pavement Persistence at Metula Spill Sites
E.H. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
G.A. Sergy, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB, Canada
L. Guzmán M., Instituto de Fomento Pesquero, Punta Arenas, Chile
Z. Wang, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
J. Baker, Ruyton-XI-Towns, England


Recent Oil Spills and Current Issues
C. Lavigne, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Ltd., London, United Kingdom


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New Carissa Incident Overview: Flames and Fate of Fuel: Preliminary Chemical Analyses
G. Mauseth, Polaris Applied Sciences, Kirkland, WA, USA


Shoreline Assessment and Oil Distribution in the New Carissa Incident
E.H. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences, Bainbridge Island, WA, USA


Fisheries Closures, Openings and Chemical Mysteries in the New Carissa Incident
G. Challenger, Polaris Applied Sciences, Kirkland, WA, USA


The New Carissa - How Did We get to Burn?
D. Simecek-Beatty, N. Barnea & S. Christopherson, NOAA, Seattle, WA, USA
Lt. J. Pechel, UC Coast Guard, Seattle, WA, USA


Conference Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of the 22nd AMOP Technical Seminar




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Environment Canada's Phytoremediation (PHYTO) Technical Seminar was held on May 31 and June 1, 1999 at the Westin Hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in conjunction with the 16th Technical Seminar on Chemical Spills (TSOCS).


Copies of the Proceedings are available and can be purchased by contacting Mr. Dave Roy at roy.david@etc.ec.gc.ca

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FINAL SCHEDULE


Monday, May 31, 1999

TSOCS


Monitoring and Analysis
Surveillance et analyse


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Solvent Vapour Monitoring in Work Space by Solid Phase Micro Extraction
K. Li, M. Goldthorp, S. Whiticar, P. Lambert & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Duplicating Conditions for Field Testing of Carbon Dioxide: A Modeller’s Dream Becomes a Technician’s Nightmare
M. Goldthorp Goldthorp Consulting, Kemptville, ON, Canada
P. Lambert, M. Fingas & F. Ackerman, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
S. Schuetz, Roy F. Weston/REAC, Edison, NJ, USA
R. Turpin and P. Campagna, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA


A Closer Look at the Use of a Portable Infra-red Analyzer for Low-Level Hydrocarbon Emissions
M.D. Goldthorp, Goldthorp Consulting, Kemptville, ON, Canada

P. Lambert, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Sampling and Analysis of Shredded Automobile Residue
M. Fingas, K. Li, N. Laroche, P. Jokuty, C. Brown & B. Fieldhouse, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Coupled Supercritical Fluid Extractor-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry for Quick Extraction of Organic Analytes from Solids
K. Li & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


The Spill Problem
Le problème des déversements


Summary of Spill Events in Canada 1984-1995
R. Parent & C. Lau, Environment Canada, Hull, QC, Canada


End of Day TSOCS

PHYTO


Phytoremediation: An Industry Partner’s Perspective
L.A. Jackson, Chevron Research and Technology Co., Richmond, CA, USA
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Heavy Metals
Métaux lourds


A Phytoremediation Technology Verification Protocol for Metal Contaminated Matrices
K.R. Hosler, Conor Pacific Environmental Technologies Inc., Mississauga, ON, Canada


Development of a Worldwide Data Base on Metal Tolerant and Metal Accumulating Plants for Contaminated Site Remediation
T. McIntyre, Environment Canada, Hull, QC, Canada


Using Terrestrial Plant Species to Extract Zinc and Manganese from Contaminated Sediment
L. Olivier, Environment Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada
A. Karam, Laval University, Saint-Foy, QC, Canada
Y. Pouliot, Biogénie, Staint-Foy, QC, Canada


End of Day PHYTO


Poster Session


Spill Modelling in the Emergencies Science Division
M.F. Fingas, C.E. Brown & P. Lambert, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


How Environment Canada Develops the Spill Priority List
M.F. Fingas & N.D. Laroche, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Field Activities with a Portable Photoionization Detector/Electron Capture Detector Portable Gas Chronograph
R. Turpin, P. Campagna & D. Mickunas, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA


The New Manual for Spills of Hazardous Materials
K. Ketcheson, N. Jones & M.F. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Emergencies Science Division and Spill Response
M.F. Fingas, P. Lambert & N.D. Laroche, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


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TSOCS


Countermeasures Technology
Techniques d’intervention


Decontaminating Residences Sprayed with Methyl Parathion
P.R. Campagna, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA
P. Solinski, Roy F. Weston, Edison, NJ, USA


The Evaluation of the Steam and Iron Assisted Leaching (SIAL) Process
D. Velicogna & H. Whittaker, SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Fate and Effects
Sort et effets


Sources, Pathways and Environmental Fate of Organochlorine Compounds in the Arctic
R. Lawuyi & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Use of Microtox® and a Lux-modified Pseudomonas fluorescens to Assess the Toxicity of Salinity Contaminated Sites
S.V. Cook & A. Chu, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
R. Goodman, Imperial Oil Resources, Calgary, AB, Canada


The Dilemma of Agrochemicals
K. Ketcheson & M. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Recent Spill Experiences
Expériences récentes de déversement


The M/V Southgate: Monitoring of Toxic Releases and Legal Implications for Disposal of Contaminated Water
S. Grenon & C. Rivet, Environment Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada


Transfer of HF to Another Tank in an Old Refinery
P. Campagna & R. Turpin, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA


Formaldehyde-Phenol Spill from a Pulp and Paper Mill
P. Lambert, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
C. Rivet, Environment Canada, Montreal, QC, Canada


End of TSOCS oral presentations

PHYTO


Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbures


Constructed Wetlands for Treatment of Dissolved Phase Hydrocarbons
B.J. Moore & S.D. Ross, Komex International Ltd., Calgary, AB, Canada
D. Gibson, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
P.E. Hardisty, Komex Clarke Bond, Britol, England


Validation of a Phytoremediation Computer Model
M.Y. Corapcioglu, K. Sung, R.L. Rhykerd, C. Munster & M. Drew, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA


Assessment of the Role of Plants in the Bioremediation of Two Hydrocarbon-contaminated Soils
V.L. Bailey & W.B. McGill, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada


Assessment of Phytoremediation as an In-Situ Technique for Cleaning Oil-contaminated Sites
C.M. Frick, J.J. Germida & R.E. Farrell, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada


Microbial Based Strategies for Assessing Rhizosphere-enhanced Phytoremediation
C.M. Reynolds, US Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, NH, USA
D.C. Wolf, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA


Speakers’ Corner
Coin oratoire


Phytoremediation of Benzene: Whole-Plant Laboratory Studies
J.G. Burken & L.M. Harrison, University of Missouri, Rolla, MO, USA


Phytoremediation of Lead-contaminated Soil at CFB Chilliwack, British Columbia
B.A. Zeeb & D. Foye, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON, Canada


END of PHYTO oral presentations

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Poster Session


Ye Olde Responder’s Information Store
R. Turpin & R. Nadeau, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA


The Response of Scirpus punges to Crude Oil Contaminated Sediments
D. Longpré and V. Jarry, Environment Canada. Montreal, QC, Canada
K. Lee, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mont-Joli, QC, Canada
A. Jaouich, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
A.D. Venosa, US EPA, Cincinnati, OH, USA
M.T. Suidan, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA


Identifying Potential Phytoremediators for Crude Oil-Contaminated Upland Soils
J.B. Hillard, A.C. McNeil & S. Farrell, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, USA


Use of Medicago sativa L. (alfalfa) to Remove Anthracene from Contaminated Soil: Application to Dredged Sludges
D. Perrin, B. Campanella & R. Paul, University of Agricultural Sciences, Gembloux , Belgium


Field Scale Prototype Anaerobic/Wetlands Cells for Removing Heavy Metals from Water
B. Duncan, Cominco Ltd., Trial, BC, Canada
A. Mattes, Northern Water, Environment & Training Services, Winfield, BC, Canada


Preliminary Report and Design of Using Jack Pines for the Phytoremediation of Diesel-contaminated Soils in Northern Saskatchewan
L. McLean, J. Ireland, S. Hohn and L. Herman, ERIN Consulting Ltd., Regina, SK, Canada
A. Hanna, SaskTel, Regina, SK, Canada


Change in Hydrocarbon Concentration, Ecotoxicity, and Bioavailability during Endpoint Determination of Enhanced Bioremediation in a Soil Slurry
J.L. Kvicala, A. Chu & R.H. Goodman, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada


The New Manual for Spills of Hazardous Materials
K. Ketcheson, N. Jones & M.F. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Bench-Scale for the Remediation of a Hazardous Site in Helsinki, Finland
D. Cooper, D. Velicogna, K. Volchek, M. Punt and H. Whittaker, SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Emergencies Science Division and Spill Response
M.F. Fingas, P. Lambert & N.D. Laroche, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Spill Modelling in the Emergencies Science Division
M.F. Fingas, C.E. Brown & P. Lambert, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Field Activities with a Portable Photoionization Detector/Electron Capture Detector Portable Gas Chronograph
R. Turpin, P. Campagna & D. Mickunas, US EPA, Edison, NJ, USA


How Environment Canada Develops the Spill Priority List
M.F. Fingas & N.D. Laroche, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


A Summary of the Environmental Impacts of Contaminants Commonly Found at Historic Sites
P. Lambert, P. Jokuty, K. Ketcheson & M.F. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


Searching for Information: Methodology and Access
Richard Lawuyi & Merv Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada


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