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2003-02-24 C~ FEB 2 4 2003 ~~. ~ cAe- ~ ~ Erin M. Crotty Commissioner I New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials 'Bureau of Solid Waste and Corrective Action, 9th Floor 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-7258 Phone: (518) 402-8660 . FAX: (518) 402-9024 Website: www.dec.state.ny.us RECEIVED TOWN CLERK DISTRIBUTION: Select New York State Solid Waste Management Facilities Dear Solid Waste Professional: Re: Technical Training Opportunity; "Lessons Learned In Landfill Construction Updates In Waste Screening Operations" March 12 -13,2003, Syracuse, New York This letter is inform you that I have just had opportunity to review the seminar manual compiled for the above referenced training event being sponsored by the New York State Association for Solid Waste Management and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Based on the contents of the manual, this seminar will be an event that you will not want to miss. This seminar will provide the latest information on the topic of developing up- to-date construction quality assurance (CQA) programs and specifications for ensuring proper landfill liner and final cover system construction, picking up where the seminar presented two years ago on Lessons Learned In Landfill Design left off. The seminar will also provide the latest information on solid waste screening and special waste handling procedures for solid waste management facilities in general. Over the years, new and improved methods of landfill construction and materials of construction have evolved. however, unfortunately our procedures and specification for construction quality control (CQC) and CQA have not evolved to address these changes. The Seminar Committee has developed this agenda to basically update the status quo with respect to CQC and CQA procedures to reflect these changes. The seminar will be of great value to those who: design and specify CQA plans for landfill liner and final cover system construction; own or operate landfills; perform independent CQA and construction certification; and those who regulate these disposal facilities. " In addition, this seminar also provides a focused half-day session on waste screening and procedures for special wastes handling applicable to solid waste management facilities in general. While this information would be applicable to landfills, it would also be of value to solid waste transfer stations, waste-to-energy facilities and regulated medical waste facilities also. It is becoming increasingly evident that there will be additional pressures for our solid waste management facilities to handle wastes that have not been routinely accepted by them in the past. One of these new waste streams may be as a result of affects of chronic wasting disease (CWD) which has been found in wild deer and elk in a number of states. New York State has initiated deer surveys and rule-making to prevent the spread of this disease to the New York State deer population. This seminar will present information on CWD and provide guidance requirements for handling and disposal of animal carcasses generated as a result the disease. Select New York State Solid Waste Management Facilities 2. In addition, appropriate management and disposal of regulated medical waste (RMW) is important to protect public health and the environment. This seminar will present information on the requirements for the handling and disposal ofRMW. The seminar will also provide information regarding best management practices for the handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of wastes generated from a biohazard incidents. For those who wish to only attend the last days presentation (March 13) which is more geared to solid waste management facility operators, the New York State Association for Solid Waste Management has arranged for a special reduced registration fee of only $70.00. ,I Both the Divisiort 'of Solid & Hazardous Materials and the New York State Association for Solid Waste Management recognize the benefits of proper solid waste management training and believe that this seminar will present an opportunity for landfill designers, and solid waste management facility owners, operators and regulators to be trained together improving our combined working knowledge on these topics. It is hoped that through this training a more stream lined permitting of solid waste management facilities will be attained helping us all to work better and more efficiently in these times with limited resources. A seminar brochure has been enclosed for your reference and use. If you have any questions regarding this notice you may contact Robert Phaneuf of this office at (518) 402-8694. ~eIY' Edwin E. Director Enclosure ,., About This Seminar Proper design and construction of landfill liner and final cover systems is paramount to ensunng preservation of our natural resources. The data being collected regarding the constructed performance of landfills indicates that these modem day waste containment systems are indeed working well. However, this by no means implies that construction quality can not be improved upon. In fact many of the CQC & CQA requirements used today are now out dated and do not adequately take advantage of new CQA tools and procedures appropriate for use with new and improved geosynthetic materials, and construction tecimiques that are being used today to build landfill final cover and liner systems. This seminar will devote an entire day of the agenda to the latest landfill design considerations and updates associated with the basic principals of modem waste containment system CQC and CQA procedures geared toward updating the current status quo. This seminar will present the basis for the need for these updates, addressing the short comings of the current procedures, and recommend new and improved methods to be used to improve upon overalll;llldfill construction quality. The seminar will also present information on the latest waste screening operations being used at landfills. NYS's solid waste regulations prohibit the disposal of regulated radioactive waste in landfills. An overview of benefits that properly installed radiation detectors can provide to the SWMF will be discussed. Modem Landfill operations will be increasingly called upon to accept special types of wastes in the future. A session has been added to introduce the attendees to some relevant concerns for the proper handling and disposal of such special waste as: animal carcasses resulting from a breakout of chronic wasting disease; bio- terrorism debris; and regulated medical waste. On each day each new discussion topic will be opened with a brief regulatory statement regarding the discussion topic, advising attendees of the primary regulatory concerns associated with each topic. .Who Will Benefit Those who are involved with the design, construction, operation and regulation of modem landfills should attend this seminar. Seminar participants will be provided with a thorough understanding of the latest methods of landfill CQC and CQA, and waste screening operations. The presentations are designed to build upon the participant's existing knowledge relating to these topics. About our Instructors Principal CQC &CQA Instructor: Dr. Robert M. Koerner, Director, Geosynthetic Institute. Robert M. Koerner, Ph.. D., P.E., H. L. Bowman Professor of Civil Engineering at Drexel University. Dr. Koerner serves as Director of the Geosynthetics Research Institute (GRI). The GRI performs generic research on geosynthetic materials and their various applications while providing continuing education for a broad audience via professional symposia and seminars. Dr. Koerner has authored numerous papers on geosynthetics and is known as one of the premier instructors and speakers throughout the international geosynthetics community. Regulatory Instructor: Robert J. Phaneuf, P.E. Robert J. Phaneuf, is a Section Chief within the NYSDEC's Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials Waste Screening Instructor: Joseph Stockbridge,P .E. Environmental Director with theTown of Colon ie, NY Radiation Instructor: John Zeh NYSDEC's Bureau of Radiation, Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials Special Waste Concerns: Alan Woodard, Ph.D. NYSDEC's Bureau of Solid Waste & Corrective Action, Division of Solid & Hazardous Materials About the NYSASWM The New York State Association for Solid Waste Management (NYSASWM) is a non-profit organization whose purpose and objective is to help promote efficient solid waste management throughout NYS. The N'{SASWM accomplishes its objective through the study of innovative and environmentally sound solid waste management tecimologies and provides a means for the exchange of ideas and experiences between its membership. Agenda Wednesday, March 12, 2003 7:30 - 8:30am Registration / Continental Breakfast 8:30 - 8:45 Introduction .....................NYSASWM 8:45 - 9:00 Seminar Objective & Goals - Why revisit the existing landfill CQC & CQA Requirements...... .................... .Phaneuf 9:00 - 9:30 Geosynthetics in Waste Containment: Past-Present-Future............. .Koerner 9:30 - 10:00 Break / Exhibit 10:00 - 11 :00 ARe-Introduction & Overview of CQC & CQA of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment System Construction............ ........... .... .Koerner 11:00 -12:00 CQC & CQA For Geomembrane Barriers in Liner and Final Cover Systems.................................... Koerner 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch (provided) Exhibit 1:00 - 2:15 CQC & CQA For Geosynthetic Clay Barriers...... ............... ........... .Koerner 2: 15 - 3 :00 CQC & CQA Hi-points for Low Perm Soil Barrier & Soil Drainage Layers ................................................. Phaneuf Break / Exhibit Design and CQC & CQA Concerns for Geocomposite Drainage Systems used in Landfills......................Koerner CQC & CQA for Specialty Barriers (Vertical Geomemenbrane Cutoff Walls), Ancillary Materials & Appurtenances ................... ... .Koerner Case History of Upgraded CQA at the Broome County LandliIl Expansion Project..................... .............. .Phaneuf Q&A ......................Koerner / Phaneuf 3:00 - 3:30 3:30-4:15 4:15-4:45 4:45 - 5: 15 5:15-5:45 6:00 - 7:00 pm Reception and Vendor Show Dinner On Your Own Agenda Thursday, March 13,2003 7:30 - 8:30am Continental Breakfast/Exhibit 8:30 - 9:30 Waste Screening Operations U pda te..........................S tockbridge 9:30 - 10:00 Radiation Detectors at SWMFs..................................... Zeh 10:00 - 10:30 Break / Exhibit 10:30 - 11:00 Radiation Detector Operator's Perspective................................. TBA 11 :00 - 12:00 Special Waste Handling Concerns: Chronic Wasting Disease/ Animal Carcases; Bio- Terrorism Debris; Regulated Medical Waste.....Woodard 12:00 - 12:30 Q&A from Day-2, Award of Grand Door Prize at End of Proe:ram Must be Present To Win Lunch on your own Day-2 Hotel Information: The Seminar will be held at the: Syracuse/Liverpool Holiday Inn 441 Electronics Parkway Liverpool, NY 13088 The NYSASWM has arranged for the reservation of a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn for seminar attendees at the special rate of $70.00/day (single); $80.00/day (double). To obtain these rates you must make your reservations by February 10,2003 and indicate you are participating in this seminar. Please call the Hotel directly at (315) 457-1122. Directions: Traveling East or West - NYS Thruway (1-90), Exit 37, hotel is directly across from tollbooth. Traveling North or South - Interstate 81, Exit 25, turn right onto 7th North Street and follow 1 mile to end. a::: -< 2: ~ L1J CZl ...l -< S2 z_ - 0 o ~ ;uri5~ ~uV) ....01"') oG"'- ~~>- CZlOZ -< 0 . CZlO'" >- O.!:! z~:5 .... N Nit) ~O , M MN M . ....M ~M It).... ~ln ~~ 2" a.~ Lessons Learned In Landfill Construction & Updates In Waste Screening Operations March 12-13,2003 Syracuse Holiday Inn Syracuse, NY Sponsored by the: New York State Association For Solid Waste Management ~....fw.~ ./ <!<.' ~.~ \ ~-hJ,1 and the: ~~., Geosynthetic J1,stitiute Presented in cooperation with the: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ~ - -- - Seminar Registration The registration fee per attendee is: 5270.00 for Non- Members registration; or Sl95;OO-fOr NVSASWM members, 5270.00 for Registration & 2003 NYSASWM Membership dues; or 5 70.00 for Registration to Thursday, March 13,2003 Waste Screening Operations Only. The reeistration deadline is March 5, 2003. Please note that seating is limited and attendance will be based on first come first served basis and that maximum attendance will likely be achieved prior to the above deadline. Registration Form Lessons Learned In Landfill Construction & Updates in Waste Screening Operations Name: Title & Company: Address: City: , State:_ Zip Code: Phone: Fax: E-mail: _: check if interested in receiving CEU Credits for the Seminar Send Registration Form with check payable to the NYSASWM: _: 5270.00 Non-members ofNYSASWM _: $195.00 Members ofNYSASWM _: $270.00 Registration & 2003 NYSASWM Membership Dues _: $ 70.00 Registration for Waste Screening Operations on March 13, 2003 Only. Send By 3/5/03 to: NYSASWM. Technical Seminar. 1600 Genesee Street. Utica. NY 13502 Registration fee includes meals, breaks and seminar handouts/manual. .. ),L-\f___ z ... ;: ;;: i ~+.,. ::: ".2 :: ,"",.~ t~ ~ .. ,~~~.~~1'f(0<1: J\'.:;~~~ 'z.~-_.~ Exhibitors A Vendor show including specialty exhibitors offering products and services related to this seminar will be set up in an adjoining room. If you are interested in being a vendor at this event, you may contact Mike Wolak for a vendor packet at (315) 733-1224.