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CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Paul T. Sgriccia, PE
Area Manager
Golder Associates, Inc.
Conference Chair

Rick Burns
Vice President
NTH Consultants, Ltd.

Brian Ezyk, PE
Area Engineer
Republic Services, Inc.

Adam Larky, PE
Project Manager
Shaw Environmental
and Infrastructure

Dr. Carol Miller
Department of Civil &
Environmental Engineering
Wayne State University

V. Wesley Sherman, PE
Solid Waste Engineering Coordinator
Waste & Hazardous Materials Division, MDEQ

James G. Walker, PE
Senior Project Manager
Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure

Eric E. Wallis, C.P.G.
Senior Manager
WM Groundwater Protection
Programs

Arnold Geldermans, PE
Vice President
Midwestern Consulting, LLC

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ESD 18th Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference

Date: October 24, 2007, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Optional Pre-Training Day: October 23, 2007
Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, MI (PDF Map)

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“This conference should attract technical, solid waste operation, and engineering professionals to the program.The instructors are experts and represent national and local perspectives. We are excited to be offering this high quality program locally in Michigan for our participants,”

—Paul T. Sgriccia, PE, Golder Associates Inc., Conference Chair

Learn how emerging technologies and regulatory changes are affecting the solid waste industry at the “ESD 17th Annual Solid Waste Technical Conference” conference on April 4, 2006. The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), with the Michigan Waste Industries Association (MWIA) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), presents this one-day conference that will showcase national experts presenting on issues at the forefront of solid waste management.

This year’s pre-conference training day will be held Monday April 3, 2006. The training tracks consist of 8-hour sessions with lunch and breakfast provided. Topics will include:

• Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Geosynthetics.
• Challenging Issues & Statistical Pitfalls in RCRA Groundwater Data Analysis.

Building on the success of previous conferences, there will be an all-day exhibit booth and reception area.

This is an excellent forum for manufacturers and vendors to interact and explore some of the latest achievements in the solid waste and environmental industries. The conference day ends with a final networking reception.

Location & Accommodations

Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
55 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-4000

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Hotel overnight room rates: The hotel’s regular rates range from $100 - $150 depending on room type. However, we are pleased to offer the following special group rate:

• Room – Standard Double - $88.00 Single/Double
• Standard Queen - $88.00 Single/Double
• Deluxe King - $126.00 Single /Double
• Luxury King - $143.00 Single/Double

March 17, 2006, is the reservation cut-off for the Solid Waste Conference Rate.

*Reservations must be made directly with the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. To make reservations call: (517) 432-4000 or 1-800-875-5090. Tell the reservation agent that you are part of the ESD Solid Waste Group to get the special rate. The group reservation cut off date is Friday, March 10, 2006. For more information about the Conference Center visit http://www.hfs.msu.edu/kellogg.

Additional Information

For additional information, contact Tim Walker at twalker@esd.org or 248-353-0735 ext. 4115

Poster presentations from students in engineering & environmental study programs on subjects pertaining to solid waste will be accepted until March 10, 2006.

Poster Presentations

Poster presentations from students in engineering & environmental study programs on subjects pertaining to solid waste will be accepted until March 10, 2006.

Training Day

Agenda

Topics

Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Geosynthetics

This one-day course is focused on the quality control and quality assurance of geosynthetics as placed in permanent and/or critical applications. Specifications and testing are emphasized. It focuses on both the manufactured geosynthetics and on the installation processes. Applications are mainly in the waste containment area, such as landfills and surface impoundments, but applicability to walls, slopes dams, canals , etc. will also be discussed. Included are the following geosynthetics:

• Geomembranes
• Geosynthetic clay liners
• Geosynthetic drainage systems (geotextiles and geocomposites)
• Vertical cutoff walls
• Ancillary materials & appurtenances

The course provides the latest information on manufacturing and installation of all types of geosynthetics. It follows closely the U.S. EPA Technical Guidance Document (EPA/600R-93/18) of the same title as this course. The guidance document is currently being updated by the course presenters. The updated information is included. The course is very descriptive with numerous example situations, case histories and is illustrated by current test methods and procedures.

Target Audience
Manufacturers and representatives of geosynthetic materials; as well as installers and contractors; manufacturing and construction quality assurance organizations; owners of facilities; engineering consultants; federal, state and regional agency personnel (both environmental and transportation); and private developers.

Instructor
Dr. George R. Koerner, PE, CQA
Director Designate, Geosynthetic Institute (GSI).

USEPA Document Update

This one-day seminar provides training on the statistical analysis of groundwater monitoring data at RCRA facilities. Material includes: (1) an intuitive and practical understanding of statistical thinking and analysis; (2) basic concepts of statistical estimation and hypothesis testing and why these concepts are important to an effective groundwater monitoring program; (3) several current statistical techniques used at RCRA and other facilities to analyze groundwater monitoring data; and (4) a ‘layman’s guide’ to the current RCRA statistical requirements, including EPA’s latest thinking on statistical analysis in this area.

Target Audience
n This seminar is geared toward groundwater and regulatory professionals with minimal to moderate statistical experience, but who need to apply statistical methods to groundwater data. Anyone dealing with groundwater monitoring at RCRA facilities or who must prepare or review periodic statistical reports can benefit from this training.

Instructor
Kirk Cameron, PhD
President & Statistical Scientist, MacStat Consulting, Ltd.

Course Fees

Course Fees: Member - $225.00; Non-Member $300.00

All training day programs will be eligible for Continuing Education Credits based on eight hours of instruction time. A continental breakfast, deli lunch, breaks and course materials are included in the training day price. Overnight hotel rooms are available as part of the conference block and reservations must be made directly with the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. Members of ESD can take advantage of a member rate discount. If you are not currently a member of ESD, you may join at the time of registration to receive the discount.

Conference Day

Overview

This conference has been designed with the Waste Management and Environmental professional in mind. Whether you’re in private industry, a state or federal government employee, consultant, or equipment supplier, this conference will be beneficial to you! This conference will provide the opportunity to:

• Network with top local specialists and professionals in the field (see a current list at www.esd.org).
• Hear from leaders in the industry about the latest technology and regulatory information. The keynote speakers include Dr. George R. Koerner, P.E., Director Designate, Geosynthetic Institute (GSI), speaking on bioreactor landfills; Kerry Durnen, P.E., Director of Operations, Wayne Disposal Inc., and James Parsons, P.E., Principal Engineer, NTH Consultants, Ltd., speaking on shaft access repair at a solid waste site; and Dr. Timothy Townsend, P.E., Associate Professor, Dept. of Environmental Engineering Sciences, University of Florida speaking on the effects of perched water conditions in MSW landfill: considerations for landfill operators.
• Learn how emerging technologies and regulatory changes are impacting the solid waste industry.
• Learn from presentations and case studies on solid waste management issues.
• Gain information from presentations with industry leaders that will address current issues impacting the industry, such as waste management issues from the Hurricane Katrina Disaster.

Agenda

Registration

Please register on site.

Questions: Tim Walker, 248-353-0735, ext. 4115 or twalker@esd.org