September
Vapour Intrusion - the hidden problem. What's the state of play and what regulatory changes might be coming?
DATE: 1st September 2010
TIME: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
VENUE: Henry Davis York, 44 Martin Place, Sydney
COST: $30 members & $50 non-members (light refreshments provided)
RSVP essential: Elisabethe Dank at - secretariat@landandgroundwater.com or
(03) 9741 4679
Vapour intrusion is an important aspect of the assessment of contaminated sites. Over the past few years awareness and acceptance modelling, measurement and assessment of vapour intrusion has been increasing. With the release of some Australian guidance on the measurement of vapours, and the inclusion of vapour intrusion into proposed guidelines such as the Petroleum Health Screening Levels and NEPM Interim Health Investigation Levels, it is important that the industry continues to improve its understanding of vapour intrusion issues. In addition it is also important to present and discuss areas of where the current approaches/methods are limited (have uncertainties).
A panel comprising these speakers and representatives of other stakeholders including NSW DECCW and developers will then debate a range of issues such as:
- What are the regulatory requirements for assessing vapour intrusion?
- What are some of the problems with the sampling of vapours?
- Are there ways of minimising cost (and not compromising outcomes)?
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What level of service (methods and detection limits) is available with respect to the analysis of vapour samples in Australia (and overseas)?
- Can we improve on the services provided by Australian labs?
- What are the key issues with the modelling of vapour intrusion for petroleum and other compounds such as chlorinated hydrocarbons?
- What are some of the key parameters within vapour modelling? Can site-specific data be collected to improve the assumptions adopted?
- What are the obstacles/hurdles to gaining regulator/Auditor acceptance of modelling/measurement?
- What can be done to better incorporate the sampling of vapours into Phase 2 site assessments (rather than tacking it on at the end)?
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TIME: 8.00am to 5.30pm
COST: visit www.srr-otek.com.au for package details
The Conference is a major international learning experience in brownfield redevelopment, and is one of the most unique conferences in Australia.
This conference is not just about polluted sites. The approach to a brownfield's site involves a range of disciplines and activities so as to minimise the risk in the development of the site. You will learn:
- Regulatory requirements - State and Country comparisons
- Legal implications - A must in today's world of regulations and litigation
- Financing options - The money side of things
- Insurance insights - Minimizing the short and long term risks of polluted sites
- Environmental impact advice - How to avoid a disaster and minimize risk
- Infrastructure case studies - Planning the real needs of roads to the role of the developer
- Corporate perspective - Through the eyes of a company and "pockets"
- and many more areas addressed at the SRR 2010 Conference
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Advances in Site Assessment
DATE: 22nd September 2010
TIME: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
VENUE: DLA Phillips Fox, Level 21, 140 William St, Melbourne
COST: $30 members & $50 non-members (light refreshments provided)
RSVP essential: Elisabethe Dank at - secretariat@landandgroundwater.com or
(03) 9741 4679
Objective is to invite a number of speakers to present on how developments in their field are assisting in the site assessment process:
- How is the item advancing the assessment/auditing process?
- Is it providing us with a lower cost base?
- Is it advancing us technically?
- Is it reducing sample size requirements?
- Is it allowing us a screening of the sample to see what could be present?
- Is it assisting us with delineation of plume extent, even in hard to reach areas?
- Use of field analytical techniques – TRIAD, field laboratories
Advances in Laboratory Analysis; Sonic drilling; Geophysics; Geostatistics; Groundwater sampling; Soil gas sampling; TRIAD approach and application
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Recent Legislative Changes and their Impact on the Service Station Industry
DATE: 22nd September 2010
TIME: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
VENUE: Examiners Room, Customs House Hotel, 1 Bond St, Newcastle
COST: $30 members & $50 non-members (light refreshments provided)
RSVP essential: Elisabethe Dank at - secretariat@landandgroundwater.com or
(03) 9741 4679
In 2009 the NSW Government enacted significant amendments to the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997, Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2002 and Protection of the Environment Operation (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2008. Service Station owners and operators face increased obligations and liabilities in respect to their operations some of which apply currently and some which are due to come into effect shortly.
At this forum we will be hearing from industry operators, legal professionals and the regulators as to the impact of these changes.
A panel comprising of these speakers will debate a range of issues such as:
- How do the amendments to CLMA affect the service station industry generally?
- What are the impacts to the industry of the changes to the UST and Clean Air Regulations?
- What are the shortcomings under the changes?
- Will the changes lead to a reduction in the number of pollution incidents/contamination caused, or are they simply an unnecessary cost to the industry?
- How does the new duty to report apply to service station owners and operators?
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Acid Sulfate Soils - A Developer’s environmental disaster waiting to happen
DATE: Wednesday 22 September 2010
TIME:
4.45pm for 5.00pm start, until 7.00pm
VENUE: Minter Ellison Lawyers, Level 49 Central Park 152-158 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
COST: $30 members & $50 non-members (light refreshments provided)
RSVP: Elisabethe Dank at secretariat@landandgroundwater.com or (03) 9741 4679 by Friday 17th Sept
Housing, marina, infrastructure and farming developments frequently disturb sulfide containing soils and sediments, sometimes with dramatic consequences.
Sulfides within the soil react with the oxygen in the air, forming sulfuric acid and together with associated toxic elements (heavy metals and other contaminants) which, when not identified and managed, the resulting Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) can kill plants and animals, contaminate drinking water and food, and corrode concrete and steel.
The Department of Environment and Conservation is the lead state agency in identifying and managing acid sulfate soils, while the WAPC is the statutory authority responsible for the strategic planning of WA and produces planning policies and guidelines mindful of the risks associated with acid sulfate soils.
This forum will explore current policies and their implications for the development industry and provide an opportunity to discuss the need for new approaches and changes in the regulatory framework.
Speakers will include Steve Wong (DEC), Darren Walsh (Satterly Property Group) and Rob Sippe (Eclipse Resources).
This forum will be a great opportunity for industry members to express their views on areas for improvement of the WA Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS) Scheme. You are invited to come along and have your say.
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October
Developments in Assessment and Remediation Research and Development – what does the future hold for CRC CARE, ARIC and SuRF
DATE: 6th October 2010
TIME: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
VENUE: Henry Davis York, 44 Martin Place, Sydney
COST: $30 members & $50 non-members (light refreshments provided)
RSVP essential: Elisabethe Dank at - secretariat@landandgroundwater.com or
(03) 9741 4679
CRC CARE has been on the scene for .... years now and in that time has made many important advances in research programs. Some of its achievements include: the establishment of the Australasian Remediation Industry Cluster (ARIC), publication of Remediation Australasia and sponsoring of the Australasian node of the Sustainable Remediation Forum.
Come and hear what the future hold as CRC CARE fights for ongoing funding.....
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The SA Audit system – 18 months in ... where to from here
When: 20 October 2010 5.30 for 6pm start
Where: Minter Ellison Lawyers, Level 10, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
COST: $20 members & $40 non-members (light refreshments provided)
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TBA - Developments in Assessment and Remediation Research and Development – what does the future hold for CRC CARE, ARIC and SuRF (Vic)
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November
TBA - Legal Liability (Vic)
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2011
February
Waste Derived Fill - Is it all too hard?
When: 9 February 5.30 for 6pm start
Where: Minter Ellison Lawyers, Level 10, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
COST: $20 members & $40 non-members (light refreshments provided)
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April
Hazardous Waste - Who is SA can NOW receive or treat hazardous/contaminated waste?
When: 20 April 2011 5.30 for 6pm start
Where: Minter Ellison Lawyers, Level 10, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
COST: $20 members & $40 non-members (light refreshments provided)
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June
Acid Sulfate Soils - recognise, manage and dispose (everything you always wanted to know)
When: 22 June 2011 5.30 for 6pm start
Where: Minter Ellison Lawyers, Level 10, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
COST: $20 members & $40 non-members (light refreshments provided)
