ERIS

The Environmental Research Institute of the States

PFAS

PFAS at Landfills: Investigations in New York and Vermont

Please join the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) for a webinar to help understand the prevalence of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and the risk it might pose to the public. Join us to learn more and ask your questions!

1:30 to 3:00 (Eastern) 

New York State Inactive Landfill Initiative – Comprehensive Program to Identify, Prioritize and Address Priority Solid Waste Sites For Potential Impacts on Drinking Water Quality in New York State
Vincent Fay, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, New York Department of Environmental Conservation will present data from the comprehensive effort to evaluate and prioritize over 1,750 inactive solid waste sites statewide to determine any potential impacts from PFAS and/or 1,4-dioxane, including groundwater sampling and analysis at over 100 inactive landfills.

PFAS Into & Out From Landfills
Kaesey Kathan, Solid Waste Management Program, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation will present the results of two recent efforts: a study on landfill leachate management and treatment options; and the analysis of over 100 samples taken from the various incoming wastes at the state’s largest landfill, including WWTF and industrial sludges, contaminated soils, bulky waste, textiles, carpeting and commercial customer wastes.

FREE for federal, state, and local government officials only.  All others must pay a $75 registration fee with a credit card when registering.

Register for the Webinar at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4652018710662110220 

Note: In order to bring the cost to zero, government officials should enter the discount code (case sensitive): GOVT
Please make sure to use your government email address when registering so NEWMOA can easily validate your registration

PFAS: Advancing the Understanding of Fate and Transport

Please join the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) for a webinar to help understand the prevalence of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and the risk it might pose to the public. Join us to learn more and ask your questions!

1:30 to 3:00 (Eastern) 

Fate & Transport and Recycling of PFAS in the Environment
Steve LaRosa, Emerging Contaminant Technical Leader, Weston & Sampson will present an overview of PFAS Fate & Transport including sources of PFAS in the environment and how it cycles through the different media.

Understanding PFAS Fate & Transport: Review of Models for Evaluating PFAS in Land Applied Residuals & Biosolids
Derek Sain, Research Scientist, NCASI, Dr. Erika Houtz, Senior Environmental Engineer, Arcadis, and Chris Shepherd, Principal Hydrogeologist, Arcadis will present the findings from a March 2020 study that evaluated the capabilities of existing models to assess PFAS transport from land applied residuals. The study focused on three primary pathways: leaching to groundwater, surface water runoff, and plant uptake models.


FREE for federal, state, and local government officials only.  All others must pay a $25 registration fee with a credit card when registering.

Register for the Webinar at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3681737082592738061 

Note: In order to bring the cost to zero, government officials should enter the discount code (case sensitive): GOVT
Please make sure to use your government email address when registering so NEWMOA can easily validate your registration

 

PFAS in Biosolids: Investigations in Maine and Vermont

PFAS in Biosolids: Investigations in Maine & Vermont (webinar)

Wednesday, May 27, 2020
1:30 PM

Please join the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) for a webinar to help understand the prevalence of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment and the risk it might pose to the public. Join us to learn more and ask your questions!

1:30 to 3:00 (Eastern)

Carla Hopkins, Residuals Management Unit, Maine Department of Environmental Protection will present data from their investigations into PFAS in sludge, sludge-derived compost, septage, and land application site soils.

Vermont’s PFAS Quest Continues: from Village Greens to Land Application Sites
Eamon Twohig, Residual Waste & Emerging Contaminants Program, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation will present the results from their investigation of PFAS occurrence in wastewater treatment facilities and at biosolids land application sites.

FREE for federal, state, and local government officials only.  All others must pay a $75 registration fee with a credit card when registering.

Register for the Webinar at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2189418328549816078 

Managing AFFF Impacts to Subsurface Environments and Assessment of Commercially Available PFAS-Free Foams

This SERDP and ESTCP webinar presents novel technologies to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater and to develop high-performing PFAS-free fire-fighting foams. Specifically, investigators will discuss the development and optimization of cyclodextrin-based adsorbents to remove PFAS from groundwater, and the optimization of compressed air foam (CAF) and ultra-high pressure (UHF) foam delivery systems to improve the quality of commercial, off-the-shelf PFAS-free foams that meet stringent military specifications.

PFAS Fate, Transport, and Treatment

This SERDP and ESTCP webinar discusses approaches to better characterize per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) fate and transport in the subsurface, as well as a novel technology for PFAS destruction. Specifically, investigators present results of experiments, mathematical modeling, and decision tool development to further understand PFAS fate and transport in the subsurface as well as a novel technology to treat PFAS in water and other high moisture content wastes.

Innovative Technologies for PFAS Destruction in Investigation Derived Wastes

This SERDP and ESTCP webinar highlights advancements in water treatment technologies for PFAS destruction. Two SERDP investigators will introduce different approaches to eliminating PFAS from groundwater and aqueous investigation derived waste (IDW). Specifically, they will explore the use of electrochemical membrane technology for PFAS oxidation and plasma treatment processes for IDW.

Online Trainings for State Regulators

Upcoming Events

TitleDate/ Time
(Eastern)		Owner
TPH Risk Evaluation at Petroleum-Contaminated SitesJune 9 at 1 p.m.ITRC
Remediation Management of Complex SitesJune 11 at 1 p.m.ITRC

Ongoing Events

TitleOwner
Water Research Webinar Series (Bi-Monthly, 2-3 p.m. Eastern)EPA
EPA Tools and Resources Webinar (Third Wednesday monthly, 3-4 p.m. Eastern)EPA
Small Systems Webinar Series (Last Tuesday monthly, 2-3 p.m. Eastern)EPA

Past Trainings & Recorded Webinars

Water

Title Owner
NPDES TrainingEPA
NPDES E-Reporting Rule*EPA NETI
Water Quality Standards AcademyEPA
Watershed AcademyEPA
Water Efficacy TrainingFed Center
Drinking Water TrainingFed Center
How To: Groundwater Sampling for a Shallow WellWA ECY
Stormwater TrainingFed Center
Stormwater Sampling: A Field GuideCA SWRCB
Wastewater TrainingFed Center
Basics of the Clean Water Act (Summer School Series 2019)ELI
SDWA Enforcement Response Policy*EPA NETI
Wastewater and Stormwater Online EducationWEF
Coronavirus Research Update (March) and Followup Update (April) WebinarsWRF

Air

TitleOwner
Air Emissions TrainingFed
Center
Air Academy Online Training – multiple sessions relevant to all state agenciesCARB
Air Quality Training Program – sessions on pollution controls among othersCARB
Basics of the Clean Air Act (Summer School Series 2019)ELI
Clean Air Act: It’s Not Necessarily Gone With the Wind*EPA NETI
Visible Emissions Evaluation – some modules provide
generally applicable for evaluation of visible plumes		CARB

Waste

TitleOwner
Waste Characterization and Listed Hazardous WasteNEWMOA
Area of Contamination and Contained-in PoliciesNEWMOA
Onsite Management of Remediation WasteNEWMOA
Waste Treatment and Land Disposal RestrictionsNEWMOA
Cleanup/Superfund/Federal Facilities TrainingFed Center
Hazardous Waste TrainingFed Center
Solid Waste TrainingFed Center
Recycling TrainingFed Center
Hazardous Waste and Sites (Summer School Series 2019)ELI
EPA: International – Controlling Shipments of EPA-Regulated Goods/Wastes Through Ports*EPA NETI
Manage Waste: Cradle to Grave*EPA NETI

Chemicals, PFAS

Title Owner
Toxic Substances TrainingFed Center
Green Chemistry 101Fed Center
PFAS Webinars (Various)SERDP/ ESTCP
The Toxic Substances Control Act*EPA NETI
PCB, Asbestos, Residential Lead Paint, Nanotechnology and Green Chemistry*EPA NETI
First Line of Defense Tool for Chemical Hazard AssessmentWA ECY

Compliance & Enforcement

TitleOwner
Compliance and Enforcement TrainingFed Center
Project EnCriPT – Environmental Enforcement Training ProgramSam Houston State
University (Under EPA
Grant)
Fundamental Inspector Course (Includes general training on topics like
health and safety, as well as California-specific training on enforcement)		CARB
Overview of EPA’s Enforcement Program*EPA NETI
The Enforcement and Compliance History of Online*EPA NETI
Overview of OECA & The Criminal Enforcement Program*EPA NETI
EPA Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)*EPA NETI
Suspension & Debarment: An Administrative Tool for Addressing Non-Compliance*EPA NETI
Financial Assurances:  An Introduction to OECA’s Web Tool*EPA NETI

Sustainability & Green Infrastructure

TitleOwner
Green Infrastructure Webcast SeriesEPA
Sustainability Series WebinarsMI EGLE
Pollution Prevention TrainingFed Center
Sustainability TrainingFed Center

Grants & Funding

Title Owner
Grants Training and Management CoursesU.S. Department of Education
Federal and Non-Profit TrainingFed Center
Grant WritingNonprofit Ready
Financial Modeling Training*EPA NETI

Other

TitleOwner
Climate TrainingFed Center
Environmental Justice (Summer School Series 2019)ELI
NEPA, ESA and Fundamentals of Environmental Law (Summer School Series 2019)ELI
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)*EPA NETI
Overview of Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)*EPA NETI
EPA’s Response to Disaster*EPA NETI
Health Effects Institute Annual Conference Webinar RecordingsHEI

*For all NETI trainings, follow the link and expand the box of the desired webinar to watch. If you have a NETI login, you may be able to access other trainings as well.

Working with Communities to Understand and Address PFAS Exposures

In this webinar, we will hear from three experts who have been examining PFAS and working with communities to address their concerns. They will address our current knowledge, highlight accomplishments, discuss the importance of working with communities, and note research and communication opportunities.