This session is focused to present findings from trial use of the USACE Risk Management Method for MMRP sites, with results from multiple case studies and programs. Session will summarize positives, as well as challenges and identify areas for improvement.

Agenda:

1:00 - 1:10

Welcome & Introduction
Jeff Brewer, EM CX; Jean Balent, EPA

1:10 - 1:25

Overview of the Risk Management Methodology for MMRP
Dr. Kari Meier, EM CX

1:25 - 1:50

Case Study 1: FUDS at Ft Hancock
Thomas Bachovchin, ERT

1:50 - 2:15

Case Study 2: FUDS at Assateague Island
Ivy Harvey, EA

2:15 - 2:40

Case Study 3: RCRA Facility Investigations for Two SWMUs
Dr. Ron Marnicio, TetraTech

2:40 - 2:55

Break

2:55 - 3:20

Case Study 4: FS Application for a NDNODS Site
Victoria Kantsios, AECOM

3:20 - 3:45

What's the Difference? Comparison of the Army MEC Rick Management Method and the MEC HA Method
James Salisbury, Parsons

3:45 - 4:05

Summary
Dr. Kari Meier, EM CX

4:05 - 4:10

Questions and Open Discussion
Jeff Brewer/All

Presenters:

Dr. Kari Meier, USACE EM CX (kari.l.meier@us.army.mil or 502-315-6316)
Dr. Kari Meier has twelve years' experience in environmental chemistry and project management with the US EPA and USACE. She earned a Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Chemistry, from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Hendrix College. As an environmental Chemist, Dr. Meier has managed FUDS, Active Army, and Superfund Projects, both traditional HTRW and MMRP. She has received numerous personal recognitions from the USACE for her leadership and completion of projects. She now works directly for the Military Munitions Division of the USACE Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise. Dr. Meier is focused to support project planning for MMRP. She is responsible assisting districts in managing data and processes for completion of all Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol (MRSPP), developing remedial action objectives (RAOs), and use regarding limitations of Munitions and Explosives of Concern Hazard Assessment (MEC HA) methodology. She conducts quality reviews for CERCLA project documents, and serves as a technical expert, point of contact, for USACE districts. She serves on the Department of Defense Environmental Data Quality Workgroup (EDQW) as a proponent to develop performance measurements and implementation of Uniform Federal Policies for environmental and munitions programs, and continues to support work for the Military Munitions Support Services.

Thomas Bachovchin, PG, ERT (thomas.bachovchin@ertcorp.com or 301-323-142)

Dr. Ronald Marnicio, Tetra Tech (ronald.marnicio@tetratech.com or 617-443-7551)

Victoria Kantsios, AECOM (victoria.kantsios@aecom.com or 703-418-3030)

James Salisbury, Parsons (james.salisbury@parsons.com or 512-961-0091)

Ivy Harvey, P.E., EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc. (iharvey@eaest.com or 410-584-7000)

Moderators:

Jeff Brewer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EM CX (Jeffrey.S.Brewer@usace.army.mil or 256-895-1504)
Mr. Brewer has worked in the Ordnance and Explosives field since 1992. In his current position as an OESS with the EM CX in Huntsville, AL, Mr. Brewer supports multiple agencies performing independent technical reviews for safety submissions, work plans and remedial response reports. He is also a member of the EMCX training team, providing instruction on ordnance and explosives subject matter for FUDS Program, Army Environmental Command, the Army National Guard, M2S2 Webinar Series as well as OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training for USACE. Before coming to the EM-CX, Mr. Brewer was an OESS for USACE Baltimore District form 2006 to 2014. In 2001 he started working for the 20th Chemical Command on Edgewood Arsenal, MD, as a UXO Technician until 2006. Mr. Brewer has also served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in the US Marine Corps and US Air Force Reserves.

Jean Balent, U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (balent.jean@epa.gov or 202-566-0832)
Ms Balent is on the staff of the EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division where she has worked to collect and disseminate hazardous waste remediation and characterization information since 2003. Ms Balent manages the Clean Up Information Network website and actively supports online communication and collaboration resources available to EPA. She formerly worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Engineering Division in the Buffalo District. Ms Balent was also a member of the SUNY-Buffalo Groundwater Research Group where she constructed and tested large scale models of groundwater flow. Ms Balent has also conducted research relating to the Great Lakes, environmental remediation, and brownfields re-development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from SUNY-Buffalo and a Master's degree in Information Technology from AIU.

Webinar Slides and References:

• Slide Presentation for Jeff Brewer, EM CX (13.5MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Dr. Kari Meier, EM CX (7.27MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Thomas Bachovchin, ERT (8.44MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Ivy Harvey, EA (9.82MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Dr. Ron Marnicio, TetraTech (8.65MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Victoria Kantsios, AECOM (14.8MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for James Salisbury, Parsons (7.54MB/PDF)

Webinar Slides and References:

• Slide Presentation for Jeff Brewer, EM CX (13.5MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Dr. Kari Meier, EM CX (7.27MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Thomas Bachovchin, ERT (8.44MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Ivy Harvey, EA (9.82MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Dr. Ron Marnicio, TetraTech (8.65MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for Victoria Kantsios, AECOM (14.8MB/PDF)
• Slide Presentation for James Salisbury, Parsons (7.54MB/PDF)

Additional Resources:

• These materials will be available by Wednesday, April 3, 2019