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Introduction of Pilot Study

Introduction of Pilot Study. NATO/CCMS Pilot Study Prevention and Remediation In Selected Industrial Sectors: Small Sites in Urban Areas June 5-7, 2006 Athens, Greece Walter Kovalick Jr., Ph.D. Director Technology Innovation and Field Services Division

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Introduction of Pilot Study

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  1. Introduction of Pilot Study NATO/CCMS Pilot Study Prevention and Remediation In Selected Industrial Sectors: Small Sites in Urban Areas June 5-7, 2006 Athens, Greece Walter Kovalick Jr., Ph.D. Director Technology Innovation and Field Services Division US Environmental Protection Agency kovalick.walter@epa.gov

  2. Purpose of the Pilot Study • Define and explore best practices for reducing the health and environmental impact on soil and groundwater from industrial sectors of interest as well as other unique site “types” • Support a network of contacts among participating countries to share information • For each sector studied, transfer information via print and internet to other interested parties in participating countries and others

  3. Pilot Study Topics • Industry overview/assessment including typical waste stream and contamination issues • Risk assessment methodologies • Preparedness and planning issues • Site characterization and monitoring approaches • Prevention and remediation strategies including technologies and methodologies • Institutional, financial, and public participation aspects of prevention and remediation

  4. Sectors Covered in PreviousMeetings • Non-ferrous metals mining – Baia Mare, Romania 2003 • Rehabilitation of old landfills – Cardiff, 2004 • Mega-sites – Ottawa, 2005 • Small sites in urban areas– Athens, 2006

  5. Outreach and Publications • Annual Meeting Report prepared • Abstracts of presentations • Presentations and abstracts loaded on www.cluin.org/athens after the meeting • Previous presentations at www.cluin.org/romania, wales, ottawa • CD produced with all presentations and abstracts for all meetings • Each country representative receives multiple copies of abstract and CD’s for distribution in country and at conferences

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