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amoplogo Environment Canada's 25th Arctic and Marine Oilspill (AMOP) Technical Seminar will be held at the Westin Calgary Hotel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on June 11 - 13, 2002. The 19th Technical Seminar on Chemical Spills (TSOCS) and the 4th Biotechnology Solutions for Spills (BIOSS) Technical Seminar will be held at the same location.

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


FINAL PROGRAM



Tuesday, June 11, 2002

Lakeview Room

Physical and Chemical Properties and Behaviour of Spilled Oil


The Fate of Stranded Oil at the BIOS Site Twenty Years after the Experiment
E.H. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA
G.A. Sergy, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB
R.C. Prince, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co., Annandale, NJ

The Dynamics of Orimulsion in Water with Varying Salinity and Temperature
M.F. Fingas, Z. Wang, M. Landriault, and J. Noonan, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON

Studies of Water-in-oil Emulsions: Testing of Emulsion Formation in OHMSETT, Year II
M.F. Fingas, B. Fieldhouse, J. Noonan, and P. Lambert, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON
J. Lane and J. Mullin, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA


Vertical Oil Distribution within the Intertidal Zone 12 Years after the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Prince William Sound Alaska
J.W. Short, M.R. Lindeberg, P.M. Harris, J. Maselko, and S.D. Rice, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, Juneau, AK


Study of the Sediment Contamination Levels in a Mangrove Swamp Polluted by a Marine Oil Spill
T.W.Y. Wong, L. Ke, Y.S. Wong, and Nora F.Y. Tam, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China


Lab Validation Study for the Reference Method for the Canada Wide Standard for Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil - CCME Tier 1 Method
Z. Wang, K. Li, M.F. Fingas, and L. Sigouin, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


Containment and Recovery


Canola Oil - Pick it Up!
D. Cooper and A. Obenauf, SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON


Heavy Oil Pumping - A Method to the Madness?
D. Cooper, SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON
R. MacKay, Canadian Coast Guard, Charlottetown, PEI


Extending Temporary Storage Capacity with Emulsion Breakers
I. Buist, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON
A. Guarino, D. Devitis, and K. Nolan, MAR Inc., Atlantic Highlands, NJ
A. Lewis, Oil Spill Consultancy, Staines, Middlesex, UK
B. Smith and J. Lane, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA


Fast Water Oil Spill Response
K.A. Hansen, US Coast Guard, Groton, CT


Field Experiments at the OHMSETT Facility for a Newly Designed Boom System
K.F.V. Wong and E. Barin, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
J. Lane, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA


Detection, Tracking and Remote Sensing


Initial Studies on the Remote Detection of Submerged Orimulsion with a Range-Gated Laser Fluorosensor
C.E. Brown, R. Marois, G. Myslicki, and M.F. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


Detection of Oil in and under Ice
M.F. Fingas and C.E. Brown, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


3-Dimensional Self-Calibrating Coastal Oil Spill Trajectory Tracking and Contaminant Transport using HF Radar
T.O. Ojo, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
J.S. Bonner, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX


End of Day - Lakeview Room

Eau Claire Room

Activity Updates and Contingency Planning


Analysis of Past Marine Oil Spill Rates and Trends for Future Contingency Planning
D. Schmidt Etkin, Environmental Research Consulting, Winchester, MA


Response to a Fuel Oil Spill in the “Albufera de Alcudia” Natural Park on Mallorca Island
J.R. Bergueiro, S. Moreno, S. Guijarro, and F. Serra, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, Spain
R. Kantin, IFREMER, La Tremblade, France
Á. Pérez-Navarro, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
E. Díez, Transportes Salas Simó S.L., Palma de Mallorca, Spain


A Concern-Based Method to Prioritize Spill Response Activities
A. Lamarche, Environmental Performance & Decision Support, Montreal, QC
H. Bart, Environment Canada, Downsview, ON


Are OSR (Oil Spill Research) and OSR (Oil Spill Response) Two Solitudes?
R. Goodman, Innovative Ventures Ltd., Cochrane, AB


Ohmsett - What Are We Up to Now? 2002 in Review
K.L. Nolan, D. DeVitis, and W.T. Schmidt, Ohmsett Facility, MAR Inc., Atlantic Highlands, NJ
J. Lane and J. Mullin, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA


Live Testing of the SCAT Management Process
V. Martin, ECRC, Verchrès, QC
C. Duhaime, Environment Canada, Montreal, QC
M. Boulé, Canadian Coast Guard, Quebec City, QC
A. Lamarche, EPDS, Montreal, QC


BIOSS


Habitat Recovery in a Crude Oil-Contaminated Saltmarsh following Biorestoration Treatments
K. Lee, S. Cobanli, and G. Wohlgeschaffen, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, Dartmouth, NS
A.D. Venosa, US Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH
M.T. Suidan, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
J. Gauthier and G.H. Tremblay, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Mont-Joli, QC
C.W. Greer, National Research Council Canada, Montreal, QC
K.G. Doe, Environment Canada, Moncton, NB


Oxidation of Rhizosphere Sediments by Alternanthera Philoxeroides: Roots to Quicker Petroleum Degradation?
D. LaRiviere, R.L. Autenreith, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
J. Bonner, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX


Application of Chemical Tools to Evaluate Phytoremediation of Weathered Hydrocarbons
H. Camp, ICF Consulting, Cambridge, MA
P. Kulakow, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
D.R. Smart and K. O’Reilly, ChevronTexaco Energy Research
& Technology Company, Richmond, CA


Monitoring the Effectiveness of Remediation Techniques Using Sediment Toxicity Tests with the Amphipod Eohaustorius estuarius
K.G. Doe and P.M. Jackman, Environment Canada, Moncton, NB
K. Lee, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dartmouth, NS


Evidence for the Bioavailability of PAH from Oiled Beach Sediments In Situ
P.V. Hodson, T. Cross, A. Ewert, and S. Zambon, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
K. Lee, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dartmouth, NS


Biological Treatment Processes for PCB Contaminated Soil at a Site in Newfoundland
M. Punt, D. Cooper, and D. Velicogna, SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON
W. Mohn, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
K. Reimer, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, ON
D. Parsons and T. Patel, Memorial University, St. John’s, NF
A. Daugulis, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON


Speaker's Corner


Zooremediation, a New Biotechnology Solution for Shoreline Protection and Cleanup
A.V. Gudimov, Murmansk Marine Biological Institute, Murmansk, Russia


End of Day - Eau Claire Rooom


Tuesday
Poster Session


Characterizing the Chemical Baseline in Oil Spill and Ecological Risk Assessments - The Use and Misuse of the Term Pristine
P.D. Boehm, Battelle, Waltham, MA
D.S. Page and J.S. Brown, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
A.E. Bence, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., Houston, TX
W.A. Burns, W.A. Burns Consulting Services, LLC, Houston, TX


Extreme Cold Weather Spill Response Costs; the Montana Refining Company Example, 2002
R. Hahn and L. Griffin, Montana Refining Company, Great Falls, MT
C. Oskins, DOWCAR Environmental Management, Inc., Ranchos de Taos, NM


Interactive Oil Spill Training Centre (IOSTC)
H. Nabih, IOSTC, Vancouver, BC


Plan for Implementing Environmental Effects Monitoring During Production-Related Oil Spills in Eastern Canada
K. Trudel, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON


Comparison of Rhizosphere Washing Methods for Root Exudate Collection and Microbial Enumeration
A. Gillespie, J.L. Roy, R.E. Farrell, K.C.J. Van Rees, and J.J. Germida, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK


Response and Potential Influence of Spartina alterniflora in the Biodegradation of Fuel Oil
M. Engel and C. Nalewajko, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
K. Lee, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dartmouth, NS
A.D. Venosa, US Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH
M.T. Suidan, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
I.A. Mendelssohn, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA


 

Wednesday, June 12, 2002



Mayfair Room

Special Session - Oil Fingerprinting


Total Organic Carbon, an Important Tool in a  Holistic Approach to Hydrocarbon Source Fingerprinting
P.D. Boehm, Battelle, Waltham, MA W.A. Burns, W.A. Burns Consulting Services, LLC, Houston, TX
D.S. Page, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
A.E. Bence and P.J. Mankiewicz
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., Houston, TX
J.S. Brown and G.S. Douglas, Battelle, Duxbury, MA


Improved and Standardized Methodology for Oil Spill Fingerprinting
P.S. Daling and L.G. Faksness
SINTEF Applied Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway
A.B. Hansen, NERI, Roskilde, Denmark
S.A. Stout, Battelle Memorial Institute, Duxbury, MA


Round Robin Study - Oil Spill Identification
L.G. Faksness and P.S. Daling, SINTEF Applied Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway
A.B. Hansen, NERI, Roskilde, Denmark


Compositional Changes of Aromatic Steroid Hydrocarbons in Naturally Weathered Oil Residues in the Egyptian Western Desert
A.O. Barakat, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Y. Qian, M. Kim, and M.C. Kennicutt II, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX


Alkylcyclohexanes in Environmental Geochemistry
F.D. Hostettler and K.A. Kvenvolden, US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA


Brazilian Oil Spills Chemical Characterization - Case Studies
M.F.G. Meniconi, I.T. Gabardo, and M.E.R. Carneiro, PETROBRAS/CENPES, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
S.M. Barbanti, Pontificia Universidade Católica Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
G.C. Silva and C.G. Massone, Gorceix Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


Aspects of Hydrocarbon Fingerprinting using PLS - New Data from Prince William Sound
S.M. Mudge, University of Wales - Bangor, Menai Bridge, Anglesey, UK


A Holistic Approach to Hydrocarbon Source Allocation in the Subtidal Sediments of Prince William Sound, Alaska, Embayments
D.S. Page, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME A.E. Bence, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., Houston, TX
W.A. Burns, W.A. Burns Consulting Services, LLC, Houston, TX
P.D. Boehm and J.S. Brown, Battelle, Waltham, MA
G.S. Douglas, Battelle, Duxbury, MA


The Use of the Isotopic Composition of Individual Compounds for Correlating Spilled Oils and Refined Products in the Environment with Suspected Sources
R.P. Philp, J. Allen, and T. Kuder, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK


Oil Identification Based on a Goodness-of-Fit Metric Applied to Hydrocarbon Analysis Results
J.W. Short, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, Juneau, AK


Low-Maturity Kulthieth Formation Coal: A Possible Source of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Benthic Sediment of the Northern Gulf of Alaska
G.K. Van Kooten, PetroTechnical Resources of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
J.W. Short, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, Juneau, AK
J.J. Kolak, US Geological Survey, Reston, VA


Identification of PAHs Sources in the Intertidal Bivalves and Subtidal Sediments following the Sea Prince Oil Spill in Korea
U.H. Yim, J.R. Oh, S.H. Hong, S.H. Lee, and W.J. Shim, Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea


Using Multiple Criteria for Fingerprinting Unknown Oil Samples Having Very Similar Chemical Composition
Z. Wang, M.F. Fingas, and L. Sigouin, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


End of Day - Mayfair Room 

Bel-Aire Room

TSOCS



Air Monitoring Activities of the US Environmental Protection Agency/ Environmental Response Team during the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks
R. Turpin, D. Mickunas, P. Campagna, and S. Burchette, US Environmental Protection Agency, Edison, NJ


Evolution of Environment Canada's Spill Response System: Two Decades of Development
M. Goldthorp, P. Lambert and M.F. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


The National Contingency Plan vs Federal Response Plan during Terrorist Attacks
R. Turpin, G. Betsinger, US Environmental Protection Agency, Edison, NJ


Removal of Arsenic from Contaminated Water Using Coagulation Enhanced Microfiltration
K. Volchek, D. Velicogna, A. Dumouchel, and W.P. Wong , SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON


In-Situ Remediation of Hexavalent Chromium with Pyrite Fines: Bench Scale Demonstration
S. Cathum and W.P. Wong, SAIC Canada, Ottawa, ON
C.E. Brown, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


Oil Spill Treating Agents


Dispersant Effectiveness in a Simulated Shallow Embayment
C. Page, J. Bonner, and C. Fuller, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX
M. Sterling, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX


Wave Tank Tests to Determine the Effectiveness of Corexit 9500 Dispersant on Hibernia Crude Oil under Cold Water Conditions
R. Belore, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON


Coalescence Kinetics of Dispersed Crude Oil in a Laboratory Reactor
M.C. Sterling Jr., T. Ojo, and R.L. Autenrieth, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
J.S. Bonner and C.A. Page, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX
A.N.S. Ernest, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX


Assessment of the Use of Dispersants on Oil Spills in California Marine Waters
K. Trudel, S. Ross, and R. Belore, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON
S. Buffington, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA
C. Ogawa and D. Panzer, US Minerals Management Service, Camarillo, CA


Resurfacing of Dispersed Oil with Time in the Swirling Flask
M.F. Fingas, L. Sigouin, Z. Wang, and G. Thouin, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


In-situ Burning


In-Situ Oil Burning in the Marshland Environment - Recovery and Regrowth of Spartina alterniflora, Spartina patens, and Sagittaria lancifolia Plants
I.A. Mendlessohn and Q. Lin, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
N.P. Bryner, W.D. Walton, and W.H. Twilley, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
J.V. Mullin, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA


In-situ Burning of Orimulsion: Small Scale Burns
M.F. Fingas, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


Shoreline Protection and Cleanup

Hydraulic Washing Removal Efficiencies of Orimulsion® from Rock Surfaces
J.R. Harper and S. Ward, Coastal & Ocean Resources Inc., Sidney, BC
G. Sergy, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB


Orimulsion Penetration and Retention in Coarse Sediments
J.R. Harper, S. Ward, T. Brown, Coastal & Ocean Resources Inc., Sidney, BC
G. Sergy, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB
M. Dempsey, Oceanetics Measurements Inc., Sidney, BC


End of Day - Bel-Aire Rooom


Lakeview Room

Biological Effects of Oil and Hydrocarbons and Oil Biodegradation


Oil Degrading Microbial Populations Along the Texas Coast
J.S. Bonner, L. Williamson, A. Callaway, and C. Page, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX


A Re-circulated Toxicity Exposure Chamber to Evaluate Hydrocarbon Dispersions
C.B. Fuller, J.S. Bonner, J.D. Bujnoch, S.F. Ussery, and G. Arrambide, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX
M.C. Sterling, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX


Nutrient Effects on the Biodegradation Rates of Chemically-Dispersed Crude Oil
B.C. Harris, Environmental Resources Management, Houston, TX
J.S. Bonner, T.J. McDonald, C.B. Fuller, and C.A. Page, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX
P. Dimitriou-Christidis, M.C. Sterling, and R.L. Autenrieth, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX


Bioavailability of Chemically-Dispersed Crude Oil
B.C. Harris, Environmental Resources Management, Houston, TX
J.S. Bonner, T.J. McDonald, C.B. Fuller, and C.A. Page, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX
P. Dimitriou-Christidis, M.C. Sterling, and R.L. Autenrieth, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX


Use of Stable Isotopes to Monitor the Natural Attenuation of Dicyclopentadiene
L.G. Stehemier, L. Cooke, and Ryan Hornett, NOVA Chemicals, Calgary, AB
R. Aravena, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON


Depletion of Compounds from Thin Oil Films in Seawater
O.G. Brakstad, L.G. Faksness, and A.G. Melbye, SINTEF Applied Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway


Analysis of Potential Effects of the Idoho-QIT Oil Spill on River-Estuarine Fisheries in Nigeria
L.E.D. Inyang, G.E. Essien, Mobil Producing Nigeria Ultd., Lagos, Nigeria
B.S. Moses, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
E.R. Gundlach, E-Tech International Inc., Acton, MA
E.S. Gilfillan and D.S. Page, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, MA


Chronic Toxicity of Oiled Sediments to Japanese Medaka
Y. Kiparissis, C. Ho, J. Reynolds, N. Henry, and P.V. Hodson, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON
K. Lee, Fisheries and Oceans, Dartmouth, NS


Effect of Nitrogen Form for the Amendment of Crude Oil Bioremediation Field Experiment in the Sea of Japan
H. Maki, T. Hiwatari, K. Kohata, and M. Watanabe, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
H. Miyazaki, F. Yamasaki, and T. Tanimoto, The Hyogo Perfectural Institute of Environmental Science, Hyogo, Japan


Long-term Impacts of a Crude Oil Spill on a Pristine Soil Ecosystem
K. Sublette, R. Kolhatkar, K. Pim, and A. Kolhatkar, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
K. Duncan, B. Miller, R. Fogg, P. Rider, A. Stepp, and M. Carey, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
T. Todd, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
A. Cross, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK


Characterization of the Vadose Zone Above a Shallow Aquifer Contaminated with Gas Condensate Hydrocarbons
K. Sublette, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
K. Duncan, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
G. Thoma, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
T. Todd, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS


End of Day - Lakeview Room


Wednesday Poster Session


Oil Spill Identification - A Chemometric Approach
J.H. Christensen, O. Andersen, and J. Mortensen, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark
A.B. Hansen, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark


Improved and Standardized Methodology for Oil Spill Fingerprinting
P.S. Daling and L.G. Faksness, SINTEF Applied Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway
A.B. Hansen, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark


Application of Combined GC-MS Fingerprinting and Multivariate Analysis for the Classification of Marine Oil Spills According to their Source Province
A.B. Hansen, J.H. Christensen, and J. Avnskjold, National Environmental Research Institute, Roskilde, Denmark
C.A. Rasmussen, Maritime Environmental Section, Admiral Danish Fleet, Denmark


US Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Response Team’s Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer’s (TAGA) Role in Counter-terrorist Activities
R. Turpin, D. Mickunas, and P. Campagna, US Environmental Protection Agency, Edison, NJ


Risk Evaluation Framework for Environmental Emergency Plans under Sections 199/200 of CEPA 1999
M. Constable, Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB
K. Ketcheson, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON
L. White, Environment Canada, Dartmouth, NS


Legislative and Policy Framework for the Management of Environmental Emergencies Under CEPA, 1999
S. Jackson, J. Shrives, and A. Hazra, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


The Scientific Rationale Behind Data Gathering for Sections 199 & 200 for Environmental Emergency Plans Under CEPA
P. Rudin-Brown and K. Ketcheson, Environment Canada, Ottawa, ON


Selecting PBT Criteria for Environmental Emergency Planning in Canada
L. White, Environment Canada, Dartmouth, NS


Decision Making Process for the Use of Dispersants and In-situ Burning during an Oil Spill
M. Boulé, Canadian Coast Guard, Laurentian Region, QC
S. Grenon, Environment Canada, Montreal, QC


Juvenile Demersal Fishes: A Possible Case for the Use of Dispersants in the Subarctic?
A. Moles, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Juneau, AK


Assessment of the Risks to Herring and Salmon Populations from the Exxon Valdez Crude Oil Spill
J.M. Neff, Battelle, Duxbury, MA
D.S. Page, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
W. Pearson, Battelle, Sequim, WA
E. Brannon, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID


Oil Effects on Pink Salmon in Prince William Sound
E. Brannon and K. Collins, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
L. Moulton, MJM Research, Lopez Is., WA
K.R. Parker, Data Analysis Group, Cloverdale, CA


Distribution and Bioavailability of Residues of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill at Worst-case Locations in Prince William Sound, AK
D.S. Page, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME
A.E. Bence, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., Houston, TX
W.A. Burns, W.A. Burns Consulting Services, Houston, TX
P.D. Boehm and J.S. Brown, Battelle, Waltham, MA
G.S. Douglas, Battelle, Duxbury, MA


Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria in Association with Phototropic Micro- and Macro-organisms
S.S. Radwan and R.H. Al-Hasan, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, Kuwait


Thursday, June 13, 2002


Mayfair Room

Spill Modelling


Modeling Fates and Impacts for Bio-Economic Analysis of Hypothetical Oil Spill Scenarios in San Francisco Bay
D. French McCay, N. Whittier, S. Sankaranarayanan, and J. Jennings, Applied Science Associates, Inc., Narragansett, RI
D. Schmidt Etkin, Environmental Research Consulting, Winchester, MA


Modeling of Response, Socioeconomic, and Natural Resource Damage Costs for Hypothetical Oil Spill Scenarios in San Francisco Bay
D. Schmidt Etkin, Environmental Research Consulting, Winchester, MA
D. French McCay and N. Whittier, Applied Science Associates Inc., Narragansett, RI


CMSMAP: Oil, Chemical, Search and Rescue, and Marine Emergency Response Crisis Management System
E.L. Anderson, E. Howlett, C. Galagan, and T. Giguere, Applied Science Associates Inc., Narragansett, RI
Capt. F. Wee and Capt. J. Chong, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore


Operational Modelling of the Trajectory and Fate of Spills in the Baltic Sea
M. Gästifvars, Finnish Environment Institute, Helsinki, Finland
C. Ambjörn and L. Funkquist, The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, SMHI, Norrköping, Sweden


The L.I.D.I.A. Model: Its Application to the Balearic Island Coastline Contamination Study
J.R. Bergueiro, S. Moreno, A. Fuertes, and V. Martorell, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, Spain
R. Kantin, IFREMER, La Tremblade, France
E. Massutí, Instituto EspaZol de Oceanografía, Centre OceanogrBfic de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, Spain


3-D Modelling of Chemically Dispersed Oil
D. Simecek-Beatty, C. O’Connor, and W.J. Lehr, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Seattle, WA


Analysis of Coalescence Behaviour for an Emulsified Bitumen Spill
B. Lehr and D. Simecek-Beatty, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Seattle, WA


End of Day - Mayfair Room

Bel-Aire Room

Special Session - Arctic Spill Countermeasures


Annual Ice Cycle at the Mouth of the Colville River and Implications for Oil Transport
D.F. Dickins, D.F. Dickins Associates Ltd., Escondido, CA
E. Owens, Polaris Applied Sciences, Inc., Bainbridge Island, WA


Behaviour of Oil in Freezing Environments: A Literature Review
M.F. Fingas and B.P. Hollebone, Environment Canada , Ottawa, ON


Best Available Technology for Oil in Ice
L. Solsberg, Counterspil Research Inc., North Vancouver, BC
N.W. Glover and M.T. Bronson, BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc., Anchorage, AK


Technical Aspects of Testing in Brash Ice at Ohmsett
I. Buist, S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd., Ottawa, ON
D.F. Dickins, D.F. Dickins Associates, Escondido, CA
D. Devitis, A. Guarino, and K. Nolan, MAR Inc., Atlantic Highlands, NJ
J. Mullin and J. Lane, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA


Ice Effects on a Barge-Based Oil Spill Response System in the Alaskan Beaufort Sea
M. Bronson and E. Thompson, BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc., Anchorage, AK
F. McAdams and J. McHale, Alaska Clean Seas, Prudhoe Bay, AK


MORICE Oil In Ice Testing at Ohmsett

H.V. Jensen, SINTEF Applied Chemistry, Trondheim, Norway
J. Mullin, US Minerals Management Service, Herndon, VA
J. McHale, Alaska Clean Seas, Prudhoe Bay, AK



Recent Spill Experiences


The Vegetable Oil Spill That Wasn't!
S.M. Mudge, University of Wales - Bangor, Anglesey, UK


The Detroit River Spill
Helen Bart, Environment Canada, Downsview, ON


Challenges of the Amorgos Incident, Taiwan
K. Prunell, International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation Ltd., London, UK


End of Seminar



Thursday Poster Session


Mini Barge Shuttle Speeds in Ice
M.T. Bronson, BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc., Anchorage, AK
F. McAdams and J. McHale, Alaska Clean Seas, Prudhoe Bay, AK




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