SUMMARY OF THE REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT FORUM
ACTION TEAM CO-CHAIRS CONFERENCE CALL

March 10, 1997

Walt Kovalick (EPA/TIO) reviewed the agenda for the conference call- the primary topics of discussion are the draft RTDF Update, date for the next annual RTDF meeting, and issues concerning the review process for RTDF publications.

Discussion of Annual RTDF Meeting

Annette Gatchett (EPA/NRMRL) asked the co-chairs if the format used for the last RTDF meeting was preferred- the first day was dedicated to Action Team meetings and the second day to the RTDF meeting. She indicated that during the second day, Action Teams typically provide an update of activities during the plenary session, followed by a number of presentations on relevant topics.

Walt Kovalick indicated that he has asked Phil Brodsky (Monsanto), Phil Palmer (DuPont), and Joe Salvo (GE) to identify trade/industrial associations of companies that may be interested in participating in the RTDF. Dale Schultz(DuPont) suggested that the annual RTDF meeting be held after the associations are contacted, so that interested parties could attend. It was agreed to postpone the annual RTDF meeting until Fall 1997, which will enable new participants to be identified and invited to the meeting.

Review Process for RTDF Products

Initially discussed on the February 11, 1997, Action Team co-chair conference call, Walt Kovalick continued the discussion of the review process for RTDF products. Walt reminded participants that it was agreed, during the previous Action Team co-chair conference call, to use EPA's review process, if the co-chairs agree that the process is appropriate. The co-chairs agreed that EPA's review process, specifically table entitled "Summary of ORD Peer Review Procedures for Work Products," provided by Greg Sayles (EPA/NRMRL), will be used as the basis for the review- of RTDF products. Annette Gatchett and Greg Sayles agreed to update and tailor the table for the purposes of the RTDF, and will provide it to Beverly Campbell (SCG) for inclusion in the conference call summary.

Greg Sayles suggested that RTDF materials be provided to the appropriate Action Team co-chair(s), who will be responsible for shepherding the product through the review process. It was agreed that Walt Kovalick and Tim Oppelt (EPA/NRMRL)/Bob Olexsey (EPA/NRMRL) will be sent copies of all RTDF products.

Update on RTDF Question and Answer (Q&A) Factsheet

Walt Kovalick indicated that the RTDF Q&A Factsheet has been printed- he agreed to provide SCG with copies to distribute to the co-chairs.

Update on RTDF Update Factsheet

Walt Kovalick asked participants to provide their comments on the draft RTDF Update as soon as possible. He indicated that the document will be printed at the end of March 1997. Comments have been received from Jim Ryan (EPA/NRMRL) and Mason Hughes (Monsanto).

Next RTDF Action Team Co-Chairs Conference Call

The next RTDF Action Team Co-Chairs conference call will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. (EST) on May 28, 1997.

Action Items


List of Participants and Others

Dr. Bill Berti
DuPont CRD
Glasgow Business Community Site 302
P.O. Box 6101
Newark, DE 19714-6101
Tel: (302) 451-9224
Fax: (302)451-9138
E-mail: bwertiwr@al.esvax.umc.dupont.com

Ms. Beverly Campbell
The Scientific Consulting Group, Inc.
656 Quince Orchard Road
Suite 210
Gaithersburg MD 20878-1409
Tel: (301) 670-4990
Fax: (301) 670-3815
E-mail: scginc@millkern.com

Dr. David Ellis
DuPont Specialty Chemicals
Barley Mill Plaza 27
Rts. 141 and 48
Wilmington, DE 19880
Tel: (302) 892-7445
Fax: (302) 892-7641
E-mail: ellisde@csoc.dnet.dupont.com

Ms. Annette Gatchett
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
26 W. Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati OH 45268
Tel: (513) 569-7697
Fax: (513) 569-7620
E-mail: gatchett.annette@epamail.epa.gov

Mr. Jeff Heimerman
Technology Innovation Office (5102G)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: (703) 603-9910
Fax: (703) 603-9135
E-mail: heimerman.jeff@epamail.epa.gov

Dr. Sa V. Ho
Science Fellow
Monsanto Company
800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard
Mail Code: U4E
St. Louis, MO 63167
Tel: (314) 694-5179
Fax: (314) 694-1531
E-mail: svho@ccmail.monsanto.com

Dr. B. Mason Hughes
Senior Analytical Consultant
Monsanto Company
800 N. Lindbergh Boulevard
Mail Code: U4E
St Louis, MO 63167
Tel: (314) 694-1466
Fax: (314) 694-1531
E-mail: bmhugh@ccmail.monsanto.com

Mr. Mike Kosakowski
Technology Innovation Office (5102G)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: (703) 603-7192
Fax: (703) 603-9135
E-mail: kosakowski.michael@epamail.epa.gov

Dr. Walter W. Kovalick, Jr.
Director
Technology Innovation Office (5102G)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: (703) 603-9910
Fax: (703) 603-9135
E-mail: kovalick.walter@epamail.epa.gov

Dr. David R. Mount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
MED-Duluth
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Duluth, MN 55804
Tel: (218) 720-5616
Fax: (2]8) 720-5539
Email: mount.dave@epamail.epa.gov

Mr. Robert Olexsey
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
26 W. Martin Luther KingDrive
Cincinnati OH 45268
Tel: (51}) 569-7861
Fax: (513) 569-7620
Email: olexsey.bob@epamail.epa.gov

Dr. Bob Pu1s
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Tel: (405) 436-8543
Fax: (405) 436-8706
E-mail: puls@ad3100.ada.epa.gov

Dr. Jim Ryan
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
26 W. Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Tel: (513)569-7653
Fax: (513)569-7879
Email: ryan.jim@epamail.epa.gov

Dr. Greg Sayles
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
26 West Martin Luther Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Tel: (513) 569-7607
Fax: (513) 569-7105
E-mail: sayles.gregory@epamail.epa.gov

Mr. Phil Sayre
Technology Innovation Office (5102G)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tel: (703) 603-9915
Fax: (703) 603-9135
E-mail: sayre.phil@epamail.epa.gov

Mr. Stephen Shoemaker
DuPont Corporate Remediation
140 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 135
Houston, TX 77090
Tel: (713) 586-2513
Fax: (713) 586-2504
E-mail: shoemash@al.bmoa.umc.dupont.com

Dr. Lynn Wood
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Tel: (405) 436-8552
Fax: (405) 436-8703
E-mail: wood@ad3100.ada.epa.gov