WEFTEC.10 Workshop Proposal Form New Orleans, Louisiana, October 2-6, 2010

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1 WEFTEC.10 Workshop Proposal Form New Orleans, Louisiana, October 2-6, 2010 *I. PROPOSED TITLE: Controlling pathogens and meeting regulatory requirements for land application of biosolids. *II. NAME OF SPONSORING WEF COMMITTEE(S): 1. Disinfection Committee 2. Residuals and Biosolids Committee. *III. WORKSHOP LEADERS: WORKSHOP CHAIR *Name: Mark C. Meckes *Company/Institution: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Department: Office of Research and Development Mailing Address: 26 West Martin Luther King Drive City, State Zip/Postal Code: Cincinnati, OH Country: U.S.A. *Phone: FAX: * *WORKSHOP CO-CHAIR OR VICE CHAIR *Name: Laura A. Boczek *Company/Institution: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Department: Office of Research and Development Mailing Address: 26 West Martin Luther King Drive City, State Zip/Postal Code: Cincinnati, OH Country: U.S.A. *Phone: FAX: * *IV. WORKSHOP SPEAKERS: Speaker confirmations to be added. *SPEAKER #1 *Name: Rick Stevens *Company/Institution: U.S. EPA *

2 *SPEAKER #2 *Name: J. Kilren Vidrine *Company/Institution: State of Louisiana, Office of Environmental Services * *SPEAKER #3 *Name: Laura A. Boczek *Company/Institution: U.S EPA * *SPEAKER #4 *Name: Mark C. Meckes *Company/Institution: U.S. EPA * *SPEAKER #5 *Name: Suresh Pillai *Company/Institution: Texas A&M University * *SPEAKER #6 *Name: Matt Higgins *Company/Institution: Bucknell University * *SPEAKER #7 *Name: Kari Fitzmorris *Company/Institution: Georgia Southern University * *SPEAKER #8 *Name: Robert Reimers *Company/Institution: Tulane University * *SPEAKER #9 *Name: Robert Rubin *Company/Institution: North Carolina State University

3 * *SPEAKER #10 *Name: John Brooks *Company/Institution: USDA, ARS, Mississippi State University * *V. DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOP. Land application of biosolids accounts for much of the total amount of municipal sludge generated in the United States. This form of beneficial reuse is regulated by the Federal government under a set of regulations which were published in 1993 and include two distinct classes of treatment. These include: Class A biosolids which may be land applied without site restrictions and Class B biosolids which include site restrictions. The regulations were designed to protect public health and the environment through requirements designed to reduce the potential for contact with pathogenic microorganisms which are found in municipal sludges. Specifically these requirements are divided into: Requirements designed to control and reduce pathogens in sewage sludge. Requirements designed to reduce the ability of the sewage sludge to attract vectors. This workshop is designed to review the regulatory requirements at both the federal and state level (specific to Louisiana) and to discuss specific issues regarding treatment alternatives, discuss how to demonstrate pathogen reduction for equivalent processes and discuss vector attraction reduction options. The proposed workshop will include the following presentations: 1. Presentation on the Federal regulations. Mr. Rick Stevens, U.S. EPA Office of Science and Technology. 2. Louisiana s biosolids program. Mr. J. Kilren Vidrine, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. 3. Achieving the numeric requirements of the regulations. Ms. Laura A. Boczek, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development. 4. Alternative treatment technologies: working with the Pathogen Equivalency Committee. Mr. Mark C. Meckes, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development. 5. What pathogens are present in sludge? Dr. Suresh Pillai, Professor of Microbiology, Texas A&M U. 6. Are heat killed organisms really dead? Dr. Matt Higgins, College of Engineering, Bucknell U. 7. Should we consider alternative indicators for specific treatments? Dr. Kari Fitzmorris, School of Public Health, Georgia Southern U.

4 8. Hedging your bets for effective treatment the case for multiple stressors. Dr. Robert Reimers, School of Public Health, Tulane U. 9. Land application: meeting the regulations and working with people. Dr. Robert Rubin, Professor Emeritus North Carolina State U. 10. Evaluating microbiological risks of land application. Dr. John Brooks, USDA, ARS, Mississippi State U. The workshop is designed to provide participants with a working knowledge of land application regulations at the federal and state levels and background on the types of alternatives available to meet pathogen reduction requirements. It also will provide participants with a working knowledge of the issues associated with pathogen destruction and land application. VI. SHORT DESCRIPTION To be determined. *VII. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Participants will learn biosolids land application requirements on both federal and state levels. They will also learn how the technical standards of these regulations can be met and the factors which influence detection and destruction of pathogens. Finally, participants will learn fundamentals of land application and how risks associated with land application of biosolids have been assessed. VIII. ASSESSMENT To be determined. IX. OUTCOME To be determined. *X. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Individuals with a general knowledge of wastewater treatment operations should attend as well as individuals who wish to gain a basic understanding of municipal sludge treatment and land application of biosolids. XI.DESCRIBE THE INTERACTIVE COMPONENT OF THE WORKSHOP An exercise will be included for the interactive component. XII. WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR THE WORKSHOP? General knowledge of wastewater treatemt operations.

5 *XIII. AGENDA Proposed agenda is attached *XIV. AUDIO VISUAL /PUBLICATION NEEDS Note: Select you re a/v and publications carefully as they impact the cost of your workshop. Once this information is confirmed, you will not be able to order additional equipment. If you have any questions, please call Susan Merther at X LCD Projector (for Power Point presentations) DVD player with TV Monitor Flip Charts with markers Number Requested Table top microphone (for panel discussions) Microphone for audience participation Computer Number Requested (Computers are for demonstrations, exercises, etc. Note that a computer for presentation is already included in the standard set up.) Calculator Number Requested Electrical outlets Other (list detailed specifications for equipment rental) I would like to include the following WEF publication as a supplement to the proceedings provided by the speakers: *XV. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDS X I DO NOT need special equipment for this workshop that will need to be shipped or obtained from an exhibitor. I DO need special equipment for this workshop that will need to be shipped or obtained from an exhibitor. I understand that all equipment must be provided by a WEFTEC 2010 exhibiting company. I understand that moving equipment into and out of the workshop must be coordinated with WEF staff now so that workshop prices can be set accordingly. I anticipate the following equipment for this workshop (provide name of equipment, anticipated provider, size, weight, crating method, etc.) Equipment piece 1: Equipment piece 2: Etc. as needed *XVI. WORKSHOP ROOM SETUP Attendee Seating: X Classroom Style (rectangular tables with chairs) Rounds (round tables with chairs) How many seats per table?

6 Special set. If workshop requires a special set up because of equipment displays, laboratory demonstrations, computers, etc., you must attach a diagram showing exactly how the room is to be set. Speaker Seating: X Podium Only Podium with Speaker Table for speakers (head table on a raised platform with a maximum of 6 speakers). For this option, include the number of speakers. Note: A speaker table will decrease the seating space in your room. *XVII. DAY AND TIME OF WORKSHOP A. This workshop should be held on: Saturday Sunday X Either Other B. Please attempt to avoid conflicts with the following WEFTEC.10 events: C. The workshop will last a half day (8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) or a half day (1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.) or X a full day (8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.) *XVIII. ATTENDANCE INFORMATION A. Estimate the number of attendees you anticipate for your proposed workshop 0-25 X > 150 B. Is there a maximum number of people who can attend this workshop? Yes How Many? X No. C. If you answered yes, please explain the reason for the limit.

7 Agenda: Controlling pathogens and meeting regulatory requirements for land application of biosolids. Agenda 8:30-8:40 Welcome and Introductions. Mark C. Meckes, U.S.EPA 8:40 9:00 Presentation on the Federal regulations. Mr. Rick Stevens, U.S. EPA Office of Science and Technology. 9:00 9:30 Louisiana s biosolids program. Mr. J. Kilren Vidrine, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. 9:30 10:00 Achieving the numeric requirements of the regulations. Ms. Laura A. Boczek, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development. 10:00 10:30 Networking break 10:30 11:00 Alternative treatment technologies: working with the Pathogen Equivalency Committee. Mr. Mark C. Meckes, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development. 11:00 11:30 What pathogens are present in sludge? Dr. Suresh Pillai, Professor of Microbiology, Texas A&M U. 11:30 12:00 Are heat killed organisms really dead? Dr. Matt Higgins, College of Engineering, Bucknell U. 12:00 1:30 Lunch 1:30 2:00 Should we consider alternative indicators for specific treatments? Dr. Kari Fitzmorris, School of Public Health, Georgia Southern U. 2:00 2:30 Hedging your bets for effective treatment the case for multiple stressors. Dr. Robert Reimers, School of Public Health, Tulane U. 2:30 3:00 Land application: meeting the regulations and working with people. Dr. Robert Rubin, Professor Emeritus North Carolina State U. 3:00 3:30 Networking Break 3:30 4:00 Evaluating microbiological risks of land application. Dr. John Brooks, USDA, ARS, Mississippi State U. 4:00 5:00 Discussion and Assessment. All participants.

8 Endorsements: -----Forwarded by Mark Meckes/CI/USEPA/US on 11/25/ :20PM To: Mark From: "Hunter, Gary L." Date: 11/24/ :34PM Subject: RE: Workshop endorsement Will this work The identification and treatment of bacteria in liquids and solids is critical to assure public safety. This workshop on Controlling pathogens and meeting regulatory requirements of land application of biosolids will discuss many of the key issues relating to pathogens is biosolids. The WEF Disinfection Committee supports this workshop and is ready to provide any support that is needed for its success. Gary Hunter Chair WEF Disinfection Committee From: Sent: Tuesday, November 24, :54 PM To: Hunter, Gary L.; Subject: Workshop endorsement Gary, I am finalizing the biosolids workshop proposal and wanted to submit it, but realized that I did not have an endorsement from the disinfection committee. I do have an endorsement from the Residuals and Biosolids Committee for this workshop. The deadline is Nov. 30, for workshop submissions and the committee would like to have committee endorsements included with the submissions. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving, Mark Mark C. Meckes U.S. EPA (MS-W136A) 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH Phone: (513) Fax: (513) meckes.mark@epa.gov

9 -----Forwarded by Mark Meckes/CI/USEPA/US on 11/24/ :44PM To: Mark From: "Peter Brady" Date: 11/18/ :21AM cc: Subject: RE: Workshop endorsement Mark, I think this is a great proposal, and our committee would be pleased to support it in any way we can. The fact that you did significant homework really shows through in the documentation. Best wishes. Peter For Peter Brady & Todd Williams WEF Residuals & Biosolids Committee -----Original Message----- From: Todd.Williams@ch2m.com [mailto:todd.williams@ch2m.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, :19 PM To: bradypeter@sbcglobal.net Cc: Meckes.Mark@epamail.epa.gov Subject: FW: Workshop endorsement Peter, For your information and review. I think this is a topic the RBC should support. If you agree, can you Mark with that endorsement? Thanks, Todd -----Original Message----- From: Meckes.Mark@epamail.epa.gov [mailto:meckes.mark@epamail.epa.gov] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, :00 PM To: Williams, Todd/RIC Subject: Workshop endorsement Todd Attached is a biosolids workshop which I said that I would submit. Please confirm that the Residuals and Biosolids Committee will endorse this proposal. Also, I apparently don't have Peter's address so if you

10 could forward it on to him I would appreciate it. Mark(See attached file: WEFTEC2010 Biosolids wkshp.doc)(see attached file: Proposed workshop agenda biosolids.doc) Mark C. Meckes U.S. EPA (MS-387) 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH Phone: (513) Fax: (513) meckes.mark@epa.gov