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2003 SETAC Hudson/Delaware Chapter

19th Annual Meeting

May 1-2, 2003

Join us at the Prallsville Mills Stockton, New Jersey

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You are invited to attend the 19th Annual Meeting

of the Hudson/Delaware Chapter of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry!

The 2003 Annual Meeting of the Hudson/Delaware Chapter of SETAC (HDC-SETAC) will be held Thursday and Friday, May 1-2, 2003 at the historic Prallsville Mills. This two-day meeting will begin with a wide variety of short courses and a number of outdoor environmental activities. Thursday evening will begin with the first phase of our poster social, followed by a catered dinner. Our dinner speaker, Ken Hayes of Aqua Survey, will share his riveting tales of his international mission to identify the Lost City of Herakleion, a submerged ancient Egyptian City in the Mediterranean Sea. Friday will begin with our early morning bird walk, followed by a slate of interesting platform speakers and the conclusion of our poster session. Dr. Simon Litten, of NYSDEC, will describe the Destruction of the World Trade Center and its Effects on Water Quality in the NY Harbor. Douglas Tomchuk, of USEPA, will discuss the Hudson River Remediation Record of Decision calling for dredging 2.65 million cubic yards of PCB contaminated sediment. Michael Penders, President of Environmental Security International, will discuss Environmental Management, Security, and Sustainability after 9/11- detecting and countering environmental crimes and ecological terrorism. Our Keynote speaker --Stan Waterman-- Scuba pioneer, underwater film producer and photographer and 5-time Emmy winner…will introduce you to his life’s work, present his two new videos (The Macro World of Indonesia and Shark Sex, Eel Madness & Gay Turtles) and interactively discuss the marine world. The agenda is designed to allow both day-trippers, as well as overnighters to participate. Dress for the entire meeting is casual. About the Mills… The Prallsville Mills complex, nestled between the Delaware and Raritan Canal, the Wickecheoke Creek and the magnificent Delaware River, is approximately 25 minutes north of Trenton on NJ Rt. 29. Five decades before the American colonies declared themselves to be a free nation, Daniel Howell built a gristmill at the juncture of the Wickecheoke Creek and the Delaware River. Howell’s mill prospered under a succession of owners through the 18th century and was sold in 1794 to John Prall, Jr. Prall launched a development program that included a new stone grist mill to replace the wooden one that Howell had built, a saw mill, several stone houses, and a stone structure that served variously as a linseed oil mill, a plaster mill, a chapel, a post office and a store. Prall opened a stone quarry in the area and operated two fisheries in the Delaware River, making the community of Prallsville a major commercial center for the rural countryside. The Prallsville Mills were included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and in 1974 the entire property became part of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. When the state was unable to fund the restoration of its newly acquired Prallsville Mills, citizens from the region formed the Delaware River Mill Society and obtained a long-term lease which gives the Mill Society the responsibility to restore, preserve, operate and maintain the mill site.

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The HDC-SETAC Officers and Board of Directors

President Chuck Shorten, West Chester University, West Chester, PA Vice President Betty Jane Boros-Russo, NJDEP, Office of Quality Assurance, Trenton, NJ Past President Lisa Baron, Office of Maritime Resources, NJDOT, Trenton, NJ Treasurer Larry Lyons, Lockheed Martin Services-REAC, Edison, NJ Secretary Scott Douglas, Office of Maritime Resources, NJDOT, Trenton, NJ Communications Director Jon Doi, Aqua Survey, Inc., Flemington, NJ Board Member Chris Nally, American Aquatic Testing, Inc., Allentown, PA (VP Elect) Board Member Kenneth Hayes, Aqua Survey, Inc., Flemington, NJ Board Member Paul Paquin, HydroQual, Inc., Mahwah, NJ Board Member Amanda Maxemchuck, Lockheed Martin Services-REAC, Edison, NJ Board Member Carolyn Bentivegna, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ Board Member Charles Nace, USEPA, New York, NY

Nominations for two board positions for the 2003-2006 term are now being accepted. Nominations for the two board positions will close at the end of

the Chapter's Annual Meeting, and election will be held by mail during May. Please consider participating in our chapter as a board member.

Your contributions are necessary for our continued vitality!

Program Committee

Lisa Baron and Jon Doi: Meeting Chairs Chuck Nace and Ken Hayes: Platform Speakers

Paul Paquin and Chuck Shorten: Poster/Student Awards Ken Hayes: Keynote Speaker

Scott Douglas and Carolyn Benivegna: Short Courses Betty Jane Boros-Russo and Amanda Maxemchuk: Activities

Larry Lyons: Registration

For questions, contact Lisa Baron (609-530-4779, [email protected]) Jon Doi (908-788-8700, [email protected])

We are pleased to announce our second annual job fair. If you are interested in seeking new employment in the field of environmental science or have a position you wish to fill, submit a

resume or job advertisement to Dr. Jon Doi at [email protected].

Visit us at www.hdcsetac.org

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Final Call for Papers and Posters The Hudson/Delaware Chapter of SETAC is pleased to once again sponsor student research awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding young scholars and to encourage active participation in SETAC and the HDC. Three different types of awards are offered: 1. Grand Prize Award: $1000, restricted to cover all reasonable expenses to attend the national SETAC meeting

in November 2003, will go to the student (graduate or undergraduate) who presents the best manuscript/poster combination during the Chapter's annual meeting.

2. Graduate Student Poster Awards: Up to three cash awards ($300, $200 and $100) will go to the best graduate student poster presenters at the Chapter meeting.

3. Undergraduate Student Poster Awards: Up to two cash awards ($150 and $100) will go to the best undergraduate student poster presenters at the Chapter meeting.

The HDC-SETAC Board of Directors will review all manuscripts and reserves the right, based on scientific merit, to reject any and all materials submitted. Eligibility: • All students must be currently enrolled in an environmental science, toxicology, or chemistry related

undergraduate or graduate program with the following exception: those within one year of graduation may also compete, if the work being evaluated was completed while a student.

• Students and/or their faculty advisors must be HDC members, or must apply for membership at the time of award application. The academic program must be located in the HDC area (NY/NJ/PA/DE).

• To be considered for the Grand Prize Award, a manuscript relevant to environmental science and suitable for publication in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry must be submitted for advance review by the HDC board. A poster of the work must also be presented at the annual HDC meeting. Winners must agree to submit their papers for presentation at the 2003 National SETAC meeting.

• To be considered for any poster prize, a research poster relevant to environmental science must be presented at the annual HDC meeting. Note: Grand Prize competitors are also eligible for poster awards, but only one award per student can be made.

To apply for the award, students must submit the following: • A letter of application from the student. • For those competing for the Grand Prize Award, four copies of the full manuscript postmarked by

April 14, 2003. For all awards, a 250-word abstract by April 14, 2003. • The student’s campus and permanent address, phone number and email address. • The major advisor’s name, address, phone number, and email address. • The student’s current enrollment (institution, department degree program, and expected date of completion) • A statement from the major advisor identifying the research presented as predominantly that of the student

Submit the required items to: Paul Paquin, HydroQual, Inc. (201) 529-5151, ext. 7144 One Lethbridge Plaza

Mahwah, NJ 07430

(201) 529-5728 (fax) [email protected]

Invitation to all members to present posters: All members of HDC-SETAC are invited to present a poster on their research (pertaining to environmental science, toxicology and chemistry). Please send abstracts to Paul Paquin by April 14, 2003. Poster Setup and Awards Ceremony: To increase the viewing opportunities for attendees, please set up posters as early as possible. Poster setup should be completed by 4:00 pm on Thursday evening for inclusion in the poster social. Students competing for an award must have their posters on display for the poster social. Authors should be present during all or most of the Thursday evening social or Friday morning. The awards ceremony will commence immediately following the conclusion of the keynote address, at approximately 3:00 pm on Friday.


Short Course Descriptions

Thursday, May 1, 2003

COURSE I. BIOASSESSMENT AND DECISION-MAKING Instructor: Peter Brussock, ELM Course Duration: 3 hours, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rapid Bioassessment Protocols (RBPs) for streams and rivers have advanced considerably over the last 10 years. The objective has been to develop cost-effective assessments that reliably characterize the ecological condition in a stream or river. This workshop will discuss the RBP concept and process as it relates to decision-making. A primary goal should be to design a bioassessment that produces decision-relevant information, not just data. A combination of classroom discussion of the fundamental underlying ecological principles of RBPs and a field exercise will add practical perspective on the use of the sometimes confusing 1999 RBP guidance from the USEPA.

Dr. Brussock is the Vice President/Director of Technical Operations at Environmental Liability Management, Inc. He has been involved in the development of ecological risk and risk management procedures and regulations in New Jersey and with the USEPA for over 15 years. He has completed and directed ecological risk evaluations for CERCLA, RCRA, ISRA and Spill Fund cleanups in New Jersey. In addition to his 12 years of consulting and three years of experience at NJDEP, Dr. Brussock has been an adjunct college faculty instructor of Applied Toxicology and Risk Assessment for nine years and has instructed environmental agency personnel on risk assessment and risk management procedures. Professional certifications and registrations include: Certified Planner, Certified Senior Ecologist, and Professional Wetland Scientist.

COURSE II. MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS AND APPLICATIONS Instructors: Debra Waller, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Course Duration: 1.5 hours, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

This course will provide an overview of the approved methods used to perform microbiological testing of drinking water, wastewater and solid hazardous waste. Applications of the methods will be addressed and program-specific requirements will be highlighted. Microbiological quality control will be emphasized. Ms. Waller has been employed by the NJDEP, Office of Quality Assurance for the past three years, as a laboratory auditor. One of Debra's major responsibilities for the Department is managing the certification for microbiology laboratories conducting regulatory work for New Jersey.

COURSE III. LEGAL ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Instructor: Richard Gimello, Executive Director, Office of Maritime Resources, NJDOT Course Duration: 1.5 Hours, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This course will focus on the social, political and legal factors which help shape our nation’s environmental laws and policies. The course objective is to provide an introduction to the environmental law system, its principles and the ways in which various elements work together to protect human health and ecosystems. Mr. Gimello was previously the Assistant Commissioner for the Site Remediation Program at NJDEP. He served as Vice President of Development for Concord Resources Group, a hazardous and solid waste management company and as the Director of the NJ Technical Assistance Program for Industrial Pollution Prevention at NJIT. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Rutgers University, where he teaches the “Legal Aspects of Environmental Law” course.


COURSE IV. PROBABILISTIC METHODS FOR ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT Instructors: Trina von Stackelberg, Menzie-Cura & Associates, Inc., Mass. Todd S. Bridges, Ph.D., U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center at the Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS Course Duration: 3 hours, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This course will explore the use of probabilistic tools in ecological risk assessments. The course will begin by describing why probabilistic methods are helpful and what advantages they offer over deterministic approaches. Then, we will discuss specific methods that can be used and the statistics that underlie these analyses. The third part of the course will provide several case studies and real world examples of probabilistic techniques. Finally, the course will close by providing the regulatory perspective and how regulators and agencies use the information from probabilistic methods. Ms. von Stackelberg is Team Leader for the Quantitative Modeling Group at Menzie-Cura & Assoc., Inc. She specializes in identifying and characterizing adverse effects associated with exposure to hazardous substances in the environment, using statistical and spreadsheet modeling data analyses. She has developed numerous modeling approaches involving probabilistic techniques. She holds an A.B. from Harvard College and an Sc.M. from the Harvard School of Public Health, and is currently completing a doctoral program in Environmental Science and Risk Mgt. at the Harvard School of Public Health. Mr. Bridges is a Research Team Leader for Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk in the Environmental Laboratory of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. He received his B.A. and M.A. in Biology/Zoology from California State University, Fresno in 1985 and 1988, respectively and completed his Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography at North Carolina State University in 1992. His research program includes study of the nature of chronic and sublethal toxicity in freshwater and marine organisms, developing assessment methods for contaminated sediments in support of the Corps’ civil and military environmental missions, and developing and applying methods and modeling approaches in risk assessment. He currently chairs a working group in the International Navigation Association tasked with crafting guidance for conducting biological assessments of contaminated sediments.

COURSE V. AIR COMPLIANCE FOR THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) Instructors: Tonalee Key, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Lingard Knutson, Port Authority of NY and NJ Course Duration: 3 hours, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Section 176 of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.), requires that Federal agencies not engage in, support, permit or approve any activity that does not conform to an approved implementation plan. This requirement is referred to as General Conformity. This course will cover such topics as air quality, state implementation plans, and the history, purpose, applicability, thresholds, emissions analysis, conformity demonstration, exempt actions, and time limits of general conformity. The course will also present an overview of how General Conformity is being applied in the NYNJ Harbor Navigation Project. Ms. Key, a Research Scientist with NJDEP, has been with the Department for the past 11 years. Her current assignment is with the Bureau of Air Quality Planning, which is responsible for the preparation of the State's Air Implementation Plan and associated components. She holds a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Oceanography from Texas A&M University. Ms. Knutson is a Transportation Planner with the PANYNJ and has been with the Port Authority for 17 years in various environmental and transportation planning positions. She is now in the Port Commerce's Capital Program Division, which is responsible for the planning and construction of port projects. Lingard holds a BS from Cornell University and an MS in Environmental Science from CW Post University.


COURSE VI. THE WHOLE TRUTH: WHAT QUALITY CONTROL SAMPLES TELL YOU ABOUT YOUR DATA Instructor: Rosanna Buhl, Quality Systems Manager, Battelle, Duxbury, MS Course Duration: 3 hours, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The data report arrives from the laboratory in a box. Where do you begin once you open it? The purpose of this seminar is to provide project managers with practical training in how to review laboratory data. The seminar will focus on determining whether laboratory data are “fit for use,” and whether the laboratory met the project data quality objectives. Using a hands-on approach, participants will dig into example data packages, learn to recognize the “alphabet soup” of QC samples, how to interpret the results, and understand the real story that QC samples tell about your data. Along the way, we will highlight the importance of laboratory method detection limits, and reporting limits, and identify some potential trouble spots and common errors, and how to find critical data quality information that lab case narratives don’t tell you.

For most project managers, the most important and hardest determination is the bottom line: have all the QC criteria have been achieved? Should data be qualified or sent back to the laboratory? How can you know before you submit an evaluation package whether it's going to make it through an EPA review or not -- what are the warning signs that your data package may be rejected? The goal of this seminar is to provide participants with tools and hands-on experience to answer these questions.

Ms. Buhl is the Quality Systems Manager at Battelle Duxbury Operations (BDO) with over 30 years of experience in the field of environmental monitoring, toxicology, analytical chemistry, and quality assurance. She is an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, has received formal training in implementation of Good Laboratory Practice standards, and has served on the On-Site Assessment Committee and Nominating Committee for the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC).

Course VII. Sediment/Soil Sampling Techniques Instructors: Richard Henry, Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. DOI, Edison, NJ and George Molnar, Lockheed Martin Services-REAC, Edison, NJ Course Duration: 1.5 hours, 1:00PM - 2:30 PM

The collection and analysis of soil and sediment samples are central to most investigations involving environmental contaminants. Since these samples are typically submitted for various analyses (big bucks) and the data may be used to develop remedial goals (even bigger bucks), it is important that they be representative, and collected in a consistent and scientifically defensible manner. Investigators should have a general knowledge of the methods and equipment available, and understand which are capable of collecting samples consistent with analytical requirements, are applicable to site-specific conditions and contaminants, and will result in the generation of data that meets project objectives. Several factors must be considered when collecting soil and sediment samples, including site characteristics, study design, analyses planned, contaminants expected, equipment contamination, and other logistical issues. The major goal of this course is to familiarize participants with techniques and equipment commonly used to collect soil and sediment samples. In addition, study design, analytical issues, sample location selection, and equipment decontamination will be addressed. Although some aspects of this course will be taught in classroom, it is intended to be a practical, hands-on, field oriented experience. Sampling equipment will be available to give the participants a practical knowledge of techniques discussed in the class. We will spend considerable time collecting soil and sediment from various habitats in the area including dry land, wet areas, and the river. Please come dressed for the field. For those wishing an action-adventure type experience, canoes will be available after class to apply sediment sampling techniques to off-shore portions of the Delaware River.


Richard Henry is a Fish and Wildlife Biologist with the US Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Environmental Quality. He received a BS in Natural Resource Management from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and is currently a PhD candidate in the Environmental Science Department at Rutgers. His doctorate research revolves around the effect of contaminants on functional attributes of steam ecosystems, particularly energy budgets and detritus processing. He has 18 years experience and has been the principal investigator or involved with over 100 ecological risk assessments, environmental surveys, and emergency response activations throughout the United States. His current assignment is as a technical liaison with the US EPA’s Environmental Response Team Center (ERTC) in Edison, NJ and his responsibilities focus on ecological risk assessment, site characterization and natural resource inventory, contaminant fate and transport, and habitat and resource restoration at Superfund and other sites.

George Molnar is an Environmental Scientist/Biologist with Lockheed-Martin on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Response, Engineering, Analytical, Contract (REAC) located in Edison, New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, and is currently a non-matriculating student in the Environmental Science at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. George has over eight years experience and has managed or participated in over 40 field investigations nationwide. He has extensive experience with both biotic and abiotic sampling techniques. At the present, George works in the REAC Biology Department, where his responsibilities include project management and the design and execution of field investigations involving biological assessment, ecological risk assessment, and extent of contamination studies. COURSE VIII. INTRO TO GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) Instructor: Jim Nickels, Oceanographer, Aqua Survey, Inc., Flemington, NJ Course Duration: 1.5 hours, 2:30PM - 4:00 PM

GPS is a widely used technology for collecting locational data. GPS technology is easy to master and can be applied to all types and accuracies of data collections. This introductory workshop will focus on the basic concepts of NAVSTAR GPS, GPS receivers, DGPS, RTK and WAAS; as well as application and processing software. Datums, geodetic and state plane coordinates will also be discussed. Participants will get a hands-on experience in "finding themselves," navigational uses and data collection and processing using a handheld GPS receiver.

Mr. Nickels has more than 21 years of academic and professional experience in designing, implementing and directing a variety of field research and sampling programs. Hi has managed and operated research vessels, scientific crews and associated equipment. His area of expertise include survey work in fisheries, plankton, benthic organisms, sediment, water quality, mitigation and geophysical surveys. He has extensive background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), use and integration of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and real-time mapping and data logging.

Pre-register before April 21 and you will be eligible to win this GPS/Mapping Unit!

If you’re a devoted mariner or serious outdoor enthusiast, our new GPSMAP 76S is the GPS/mapping unit for you. The "S" in the product name stands for "sensors", because the GPSMAP 76S incorporates a GPS receiver, barometric altimeter, and an electronic compass that deliver precise location, elevation, and bearing information to take adventurers as high or as far as they want to go. The unit also contains a basemap of North and South America, including major highways, thoroughfares, rivers, lakes, and borders, with plenty of memory (24 MB) for downloading MapSource data. It’s also waterproof and floats in water — and its larger screen,

increased readability, bigger buttons, and rugged design make this unit at home in even the harshest conditions.


Activities May 1 and 2, 2003

FLY FISHING Instructor: Brett Sovick, Lockheed Martin Services-REAC, Edison, NJ Thursday morning, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Always wanted to learn flyfishing but too intimidated to “tackle” it on your own? Fear no more! Learn the flyfishing basics! Participants will learn simple casting techniques, basic knots, fly identification, and where to look for the fish. BYOR (bring your own rod), if you have one, and your fishing license, if you plan on fishing when the class is over (a trout stamp will be necessary). There may be a course fee.

MUSHROOMING Instructor: Glenn Freeman, New Jersey Department of Agriculture Thursday morning, 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM

A walk in the woods and collecting all the fungi we can find. We will discuss what fungi you are likely to find in the early spring woods, give tips on how to identify them, and identify all the ones that we can. We will also review the "Fearless Four" edible mushrooms found in this area - that is, the ones that you cannot mistake for anything else. (Very useful if you do not want to poison yourself!)

Glenn, your guide, is a research scientist with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture in charge of the laboratory testing facility for plant pest and disease detection. He received his graduate training in mycology, and one of his current job responsibilities is to test animals’ feeds for mycotoxins, if they are suspected of causing poisoning. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys mushrooming with the New Jersey Mycological Association.

DELAWARE RIVER ECOSYSTEM TOUR Instructor: Betty Jane Boros-Russo, Office of Quality Assurance, NJDEP Thursday afternoon, 1:30 PM- 5:00 PM

Learn about the ecology of the local Delaware River while enjoying a canoe trip. Canoes, paddles, life jackets, put in and take-out will be provided by Bucks County River Country. Because weather in early May can be unpredictable, be prepared for chilly or rainy weather. The trip will be canceled if high water or dangerous weather conditions prevail. An additional canoe rental fee of $14.00 is required for this activity.

RETURN OF THE VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC Thursday afternoon, 4:00 PM -5:00 PM

Once you have absorbed all that you can, unwind at the end of the day with friends and colleagues in a game of volleyball. So bring your sneakers and athletic abilities and join us in what is always a memorable game. If you want to organize a team to oppose us, the HDC Board will take on all comers as we have never been defeated (although we have only played once)!!


BIRD WALK Instructor: Laurie Gneiding, AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Friday early morning, 6:30-8:00 AM

Laurie, an avid birder, will lead the early risers through the Bull’s Island Natural Area. This area provides one of the few nesting sites in NJ for several interesting birds, including the northern parula warbler, cerulean warbler, yellow-throated warbler and the arcadian flycatcher. Bring your binoculars, insect repellent and even your coffee and learn a few of the local species.

Thursday Evening Presentation

THE LOST CITY OF HERAKLEION- CORING INTO THE SEDIMENTS OF TIME Presenter: Ken Hayes, President, Aqua Survey Inc.

8:00 PM

What cased three ancient, Nile River Delta cities to sink under more than 30 feet of the Mediterranean Sea more than 1,000 years ago? Was one of the cities the Herakleion of Homer’s writing close to 3,000 years ago?” Did the residents disappear cataclysmically? The Smithsonian Institute’s Dr. Jean Daniel Stanley traveled to Egypt with Aqua Survey’s Jim Nickels and Ken Hayes to join marine archaeologist Franck Goddio’s team to shed scientific light on these unanswered questions. Mr. Hayes will share the adventure of scientific discovery coupled with the appeal of traveling to a distant land and the intrigue of diving into a lost city.

Platform Presentations Friday, May 2, 2003

DESTRUCTION OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER AND ITS EFFECT ON WATER QUALITY IN NY HARBOR

Presenter: Simon Litten, Ph.D., New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 9:00 - 9:40 AM

Sampling by USEPA and NYSDEC was conducted in the immediate aftermath of the destruction of the World Trade Center to determine if an impact could be seen on ambient water quality. The unprecedented attention given to the event allowed a broader than usual list of substances to be analyzed. These new analytes included flame retardants, pyrolysis products of flame retardants, and chlorinated biphenylenes. Concentrations of these substances, as well as more conventional toxic chemicals (PCBs, chlorinated dioxins, pesticides, PAHs), were quantitated in site run-off and ambient waters. Post 9/11 ambient water concentrations were compared with similarly acquired samples taken before 9/11. The results show no 9/11 impact, but the unconventional analytes were found to be abundant. There are few background concentrations or toxicological data for the new substances. However, structure/activity arguments suggest they may be significant pollutants.


Dr. Litten has been a research scientist at NYSDEC since 1979. The focus of his work has been on field techniques for finding sources of toxic chemicals in New York's water environment. He received a Ph.D. from Syracuse University (1979), an MS from Upstate Medical Center (Pharmacology/-Biostatistics) in 1975, and a BA in History/Chemistry from the University of Oregon (1969). Since 1997, he has been working in and around New York Harbor.

ENVIRONMENTAL TERROR: RETHINKING ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY AFTER SEPTEMBER 11

Presenter: Michael Penders, President, Environmental Security International 9:40 – 10:20 AM

Recent terrorist attacks and the plans of terrorist groups to use chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons has altered the calculus of risk that underpins much of environmental law and brought international mandates for greater security. Risks that seemed too remote to be addressed in serious and comprehensive ways by many governments, corporations, or individuals are being focused upon with new urgency. National and State anti-terrorism legislation was introduced placing new restrictions on hazardous materials transportation. Facilities with large amounts of hazardous chemicals stepped up security efforts and minimized the amounts of the most hazardous substances kept on site.

International efforts at environmental security have sharpened to include a focus on immediate risks from biological, chemical, and nuclear materials, and those individuals and groups who would use them as weapons of mass destruction and terror. Addressing these risks in an era of global commerce and freer and faster trade, requires better international frameworks for systematic integration of information among law enforcement agencies, customs services, environmental regulatory agencies, trade agencies, and intelligence sources. Nations must improve their capabilities to share and analyze such data across borders, using new information technologies, to detect shipments of chemical, biological, or nuclear agents that may be precursor to acts of terrorism or environmental crime. Michael Penders will address recent developments that are driving the application of new technologies for homeland defense, international environmental security and integrating environmental management with operational controls and security monitoring. He will also address the vulnerability of corporate and municipal infrastructure and how to deploy environmental management systems. Mr. Penders is the President of Environmental Security International (ESI), a firm that conducts international environmental investigations, vulnerability assessments, and offers training and policy development in related areas. In the last year, Mr. Penders has worked with EPA, DOD, NATO, the United Nations’ Environment Program, the American Chemistry Council, municipal wastewater and drinking water systems, and other governmental authorities. In 2002, Mr. Penders published “Eco-Terror: Rethinking Environmental Security after September 11” in the American Bar Association’s Natural Resources and Environment Journal. He also testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee and made appearances on television and radio in North America and Europe, as well as numerous journals on environmental security and related matters. Mr. Penders is a graduate of Seton Hall Law School and Cornell University.


APPROACH TO PCB DREDGING DECISION IN THE UPPER HUDSON RIVER

Presenter: Douglas Tomchuk, USEPA, Region 2 10:20 – 11:00 AM

On February 1, 2002, EPA Administrator Christie Whitman signed the Record of Decision for the Hudson River PCBs site, which selected the targeted dredging of 2.65 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment from the Upper Hudson River. The decision to dredge was based on a remedial investigation that was conducted over ten years, and on an evaluation of alternatives in a Feasibility Study, as required by the National Contingency Plan and CERCLA (the "Superfund" law). Multiple lines of evidence supporting the need for remediation were developed during the 10-year study. Some of the major factors leading to EPA's decision were: consumption of fish from the Upper Hudson River presents an unacceptable risk, data trends show that fish tissue PCB concentrations are only gradually decreasing, and remediation of the sediments is necessary in order to reduce fish tissue PCB levels in a reasonable time frame.

Mr. Tomchuk has been with EPA for 16 years, and has been working as a project manager on the Hudson River PCBs project since 1988. He has a Masters in Environmental Engineering from NJIT, and a BS in Environmental Technology (Ag. Engr) from Cornell University. Keynote Presentation

Scuba pioneer, underwater film producer and photographer and 5-time Emmy winner…will introduce you to his life’s work, present his two new videos (The Macro World of Indonesia and Shark Sex, Eel Madness & Gay Turtles) and interactively discuss the marine world.

Stan Waterman has been at the forefront of scuba diving since its inception as a recreational sport both in this country and throughout the world. His attraction to the underwater world began as a schoolboy in 1936 when he first dove with a Japanese Ama diver's mask in Florida. In the 1950's, inspired by Jacques Cousteau's revolutionary invention of the Aqua Lung, Mr. Waterman acquired the first one in Maine and went on to pioneer scuba diving there.

Between 1954 and 1958 he operated a dive business in the Bahamas with a boat he had built specially for diving. His first 16mm film on diving was produced during those years. For the next fifteen years, Mr. Waterman continued to record his worldwide journeys and exploits on film; most were ultimately purchased as television documentaries. In 1965 he took his entire family - wife and three children - to Tahiti. Their careers as television stars were launched when National Geographic purchased the rights to air his film of that year-long experience.


In 1968, he collaborated with Peter Gimbel on the classic shark film, Blue Water, White Death. He was associate producer and underwater cameraman during the seven-month long production. However, he may be best known for his work in commercial film. He was co-director of underwater photography and second unit in the production of The Deep, based on Peter Benchley's best-selling novel. In other collaborations with his close friend and neighbor, Mr. Benchley, he was responsible for ten years' worth of productions for ABC's "American Sportsman Show." More recent productions include documentaries for ABC's "Spirit of Adventure" series and the "Expedition Earth" series on ESPN.

Mr. Waterman has received numerous honors and awards for his work in television and on behalf of the sea, including five Emmys, two Gold Medals from the U.K. Underwater Film Festival, four Golden Eagles, a lifetime Achievement Award from the Miami Expo and from Boston Sea Rovers, the Cousteau Diver of the Year Award, the Richard Hopper Day Memorial Medal from the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, the Reaching Out Award from the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association, and most recently has been named to the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame. The Discovery Channel produced and broadcast a two-hour biographical special about Mr. Waterman, The Man Who Loves Sharks.

Mr. Waterman graduated from Dartmouth in 1946, where he studied with Robert Frost and earned a B.A. in English. He has maintained an appreciation of language and literature throughout his life. He is married and is the father of two sons and a daughter, each of whom has acquired a special love of the sea from him. He and his oldest son, Gordy, a successful cameraman in his own right, won the first father and son Emmy for their work together in the "National Geographic Explorer" production, Dancing With Stingrays. Mr. Waterman maintains residences in New Jersey and Maine. Under the heading "Sea Salt," an article by Stan Waterman appears in each issue of OCEAN REALM magazine. Mr. Waterman continues to dive, film, lecture, and host dive tours.


Meeting Schedule

Thursday, May 1, 2003

Time Activity Location 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Main Floor 9:00 am - 12:00pm Bioassessment Basement/Field 9:00 am - 10:30 am Microbiological Methods and Applications 2nd floor

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Environmental Law 2nd floor 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Probabilistic Risk Assessment Main floor 9:00 am - 10:30 am Fly Fishing Meet in front of building

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Mushrooming Meet in front of building 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Main floor 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Delaware River Canoe Trip Meet in front of building 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sediment/Soil Sampling Basement 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm GPS Techniques Basement

1:00 - 4:00 pm Air Conformance for NEPA 2nd floor 1:00 - 4:00 pm QA/QC of Chemical Data Packages Main floor 4:00 - 5:00 pm Volleyball Classic In front of building

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Poster Set-up 2nd floor 5:00 - 7:00 pm Poster Social 2nd floor 7:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner Main floor 8:00 - 9:00 pm Dinner Speaker Main floor 9:00 pm - ??? Social

Friday, May 2, 2003

Time 6:30 - 8:30 am Bird Walk Meet in front of building 7:30 – 8:30 am Registration Open Main Floor 8:30 - 9:00 am Opening Remarks Main Floor

9:00 - 9:40 am Dr. Simon Litton 9:40 - 10:20 am Douglas Tomchuk

10:20 - 11:00 am Michael Penders 11:00 - 1:00 pm Poster Session 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 pm Meeting Announcements 1:30 - 3:00 pm Keynote

3:00 - 4:00 pm Student Awards and Business Meeting


Map, Lodging, Dining and Points of Interest

Lodging (Rates and availability subject to change.) Dining and Points of Interest (See italic numbers in map.)

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania

1. Best Western Hotel, 6426 Lower York Rd. New Hope PA, 215-862-5221, www.bestwestern.com, $89-139.

7. Peddler's Village, 70+ shops and restaurants, Rte's 202 and 263, Lahaska, PA.

2. Logan Inn, 10 Ferry St. New Hope, PA 215-862-2300, www.loganinn.com, $140-199.

8. Washington Crossing State Park, wildflower preserve, visitor's center, 5 mi. south of New Hope, PA on Rt. 32, 215-493-4076.

3. Centre Bridge Inn, Rte's 32 & 263, Centre Bridge, PA, 215-862-2048, $85-190, www.bbchannel.com/bbc/ p204996.asp

9. Moravian Tile Works, living history museum and gift shop, Doylestown, PA, 215-345-6722.

4. Golden Plough Inn, Peddler's Village Shopping Area, Lahaska, PA 215-794-4004, $115-140, www.bestinns.net/usa/pa/gp.html

10. Golden Pheasant Inn, French dining and lodging, 763 River Rd. (Rt. 32), Erwinna, PA 610-294-9595.

New Jersey New Jersey

5. Stockton Inn, Main St. Stockton, NJ, 609-397-1250, $65-130, www.stocktoninn.com (11 rooms available)

11. Bulls Island State Park, camping, fishing, hiking, Rte. 29 north of Prallsville Mills, 609-397-2949.

6. Woolverton Inn, 6 Woolverton Rd. Stockton, NJ, 609-397-0802, $120-335, www.woolvertoninn.com (13 rooms available)

12. Flemington shopping and restaurant district, Rte. 202, Flemington NJ, 908-284-8118.

Area Map (Features are not to scale. Consult a road map or mapquest.com for exact mileages and other features.

I-95

US 1

Delaware River

US 202

PA 263

PA 32River Rd.

NJ 29PA 32River Rd.

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

NJ 523

Doylestown

Flemington

StocktonPrallsville Mills

New Hope

1,2

3

4,7

5,6

8

9

10

Erwinna

11

12

Exhibitors HDC-SETAC welcomes exhibitors, provided that the exhibit pertains directly to environmental toxicology and chemistry. HDC-SETAC reserves the right to refuse any exhibit. A small area will be available for display of brochures or literature (maximum of 2 pieces per exhibitor) free-of-charge.


A Special Thanks to our Sponsors

The following companies have generously committed to becoming Full or Associate corporate sponsors (as of the date of printing):

Full Corporate Sponsors

AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. American Aquatic Testing, Inc.

Aqua Survey, Inc. Entrix, Inc.

Exxon Mobil, Inc. Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Hydroqual, Inc. Lawler, Matusky & Skelly, LLP

Lockheed Martin/REAC Menzie-Curia & Associates, Inc.

Merck & Company, Inc. Rohm and Haas Company

Severn Trent Laboratories, Inc.

Thank you very much!!! Corporate sponsorship provides needed funding for the student poster/manuscript awards, subsidizes registration fees for students, and makes our regular registration fees a very affordable value for the educational and professional experience we provide at our annual meeting and fall workshop. Your contributions are essential to the success of this chapter.

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