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A CONFERENCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY

Penn State University, University Park, PA; USA June 10th – June 12th www.rsc.org/inef and www.intl-nef.or

June 10th – June 12th, 2013

- 2 - Penn State University; University Park, PA; USA

FORUM FOR SCIENTISTS, ENVIRONMENTAL

CONSULTANTS, REGULATORS AND ATTORNEYS

Welcome to the Penn State University 2013 edition of the International Network of Environmental Forensics (INEF) conference 2013. The theme of the conference is the presentation of environmental topics that are uniquely focused on the use of scientific techniques to identify the source, age and timing of contaminant release to the environment (air, surface water, soil, groundwater, and marine). INEF was founded in 2008 for the express purpose of providing a forum for scientists, environmental consultants, regulators and attorneys to share state of the art information regarding the use of environmental forensics. We hope that this three – day conference provides you with a cordial opportunity to meet and interact with your environmental forensic colleagues and to learn about the latest scientific findings and achievements of experts in the field of environmental forensics. The conference is designed to provide formal and informal setting for you to engage with other scientists, working in this field, all to allow opportunities for in-depth discussion and questioning regarding emerging environmental forensic techniques as applied in actual situations. The organizing committee thanks the sponsors for generously supporting this event and to all of the speakers and presenters for volunteering their time and effort to make this a successful conference. Sincerely, Dr. Frank Dorman, Program Chair



PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Frank Dorman ...................... Penn State University Jessica Westland .................. Penn State University Cheri McConnell .................. Penn State University Jack Cochran ............................ Restek Corporation Gwen O’Sullivan ................ University of Plymouth Robert Morrison .................................... DPRA, Inc. Stephen Mudge ................................ Exponent, UK Lorna Dawson .......................... McCauley Institute Angus Evers ............................................. SJ Berwin Jeff Focant ................................ University of Liège Mike Fowler ................... University of Portsmouth Alan Jeffrey .................................. Zymax Forensics Brian Murphy .................................. Exponent, USA Eric Reiner .... Ontario Ministry of the Environment Gil Oudijk .......................... Triassic Technology Inc. Paul Philp .......................... University of Oklahoma Leo Rebele ................................... Gannett Fleming Illeana Rhodes ..................... Shell Global Solutions Court Sandau ............................ Chemistry Matters Susan Richards ............................................. USEPA Donald Patterson ............................ Exponent, USA Ken Scally ....................................................... Entrix

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 4 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE ...................................... 5 REGISTRATION DESK HOURS ................................ 6 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS .............................................. 7 SPEAKER INFORMATION ....................................... 8 ORAL PROGRAM ................................................. 11 PLENARY ABSTRACTS ......................................... 16 CONFERENCE SPONSORS .................................... 15 MAPS .................................................................. 19



GENERAL INFORMATION

Location and Schedule As Pennsylvania's only land-grant university, Penn State has a broad mission of teaching, research, and

public service. In 1855, the Commonwealth chartered it as one of the nation's first colleges of agricultural science, with a goal to apply scientific principles to farming. In the 1880s under the leadership of President George W. Atherton, the college expanded its curriculum to match the Land-Grant Act's broad mandate. From there on, curriculums in engineering, the sciences, the liberal arts, and more began to flourish. In 1922 Penn State began offering systematic advanced-degree work with the formation of the Graduate School. And, by 1950 the University had won international distinction for investigations in dairy science, building insulation, diesel engines, and acoustics, and other specialized fields.

The Hintz Family Alumni Center is named for 1959 graduate Edward R. Hintz Jr. and his family. Hintz was chair of Penn State’s Board of Trustees from 2001–2003 and he chaired Penn State’s Grand Destiny Campaign. He was recognized with the Alumni Fellow Award in 1982 and the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1987. The stone house portion of the center, closest to The Mall, is the oldest building on campus. Previously known as University House, it served as the residence of Penn State presidents from 1864 to 1970.

All technical sessions will be held in 22 Dieke Building and 26 Hosler Building; which are within a close walking distance of the Hintz Family Alumni Center. All Social functions will be held at the Hintz Center and information on other possible locations to visit can be obtained at the registration desk.

The conference will open at 8:45 am on Monday June 10th, 2013, and a full day an Environmental Forensics Course will follow. The technical sessions will begin Tuesday morning, June 11th, and continue until 5:00 pm Wednesday June 12th. The two days of technical sessions will feature selected presentations on environmental forensic topics solicited from international leaders in the field.

The Hintz Family Alumni Center was dedicated in 2001.

Thomas G. Purdy ’83 and Linda O’Gwynn ’76 of Philadelphia were the ones who designed the award – winning wing that was added behind the house.

INEF Volunteers

This logo, on a green t-shirt, will be worn by INEF 2013 volunteers. These volunteers will be able to help direct conference attendees through their stay at Penn State. If you have any questions concerning the conference or the local area, please find one of our volunteers!



PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Sunday, June 9th, 2013 3:00-6:00 Early Registration (Penn State Visitors Center)

Monday, June 10th, 2013 7:00-8:00 Breakfast for On-site guests (Pollock Dining Commons) 8:30-3:00 Registration (Hintz Center) All Presentation will be in 22 Dieke Building 8:45-9:00 Welcome and Introduction,

Brian Murphy; Exponent USA 9:00-9:30 Overview of Environmental Forensics, Robert Morrison; DPRA, Inc. 9:30-10:15 Petroleum Hydrocarbon Forensics: Volatile Products Allan Jeffrey; Zymax Forensics 10:15-10:30 Coffee/Refreshment Break (Hintz Center) 10:30-11:15 Petroleum Hydrocarbon Forensics: Low Volatile Products Allan Jeffrey; Zymax Forensics 11:15-12:00 Dioxins and Furans

Glenn Johnson; University of Utah 12:00-1:00 Lunch (Hintz Center) 1:00-1:30 Forensic Investigations of Vapor Degreasing Operations

Brian Murphy; Exponent USA 1:30-2:00 Forensic Investigation of Dry Cleaners

Robert Morrison; DPRA, Inc. 2:00-3:00 Interpreting Isotope Data for Chlorinated Solvents

Brian Murphy; Exponent USA 3:00-3:15 Coffee/Refreshment Break (Hintz Center) 3:15-4:00 Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) Allan Jeffrey; Zymax Forensics 4:00-5:00 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

Glenn Johnson; University of Utah 5:00-5:30 Questions and Answers

Brian Murphy; Exponent USA 5:30 Adjourn 7:00-9:00 Opening Mixer (Hintz Center) Tuesday, June 11th, 2013 7:00-8:30 Breakfast for On-site guests (Pollock Dining Commons) 8:45-10:30 Registration (Hintz Center) 9:00-10:30 Plenary Session (26 Hosler Building) Michael Arthur, Professor, Department of Geosciences Donald Patterson; Exponent, USA 10:30-11:00 Coffee/Refreshment Break (Hintz Center) – Sponsored by AccuStandard

Sponsored by AccuStandard 11:00-1:00 Petrochemical Forensics (22 Dieke Building) Impact on Fuel Exploration and Storage (26 Hosler Building) 1:00-2:00 Lunch (Hintz Center) – Sponsored in part by Leco® Corporation 2:00-3:30 Petrochemical (22 Dieke Building)

Forensics in the Air (26 Hosler Building) 3:30-4:00 Coffee/Refreshment Break (Hintz Center) – Sponsored by Matson & Associates 4:00-6:00 Workshops (22 Dieke & 26 Hosler Buildings) 6:30-9:00 Evening Reception – Posters & Exhibit (Hintz Center) – Sponsored in part by Restek Corporation



Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 7:00-8:30 Breakfast for On-site guests (Pollock Dining Commons) 9:00-10:30 Plenary Session (26 Hosler Building) George M. Frame (Dr. George M. Frame, Full Spectrum Analytical Consultants)

Stephen A. Wise; Technical Program Director, Environment and Climate, and Food Safety and Nutrition in the Material Measurement Laboratory

10:30-11:00 Coffee/Refreshment Break (Hintz Center) – Sponsored by AccuStandard Sponsored by AccuStandard

11:00-1:00 Stable Isotopes and Quality (22 Dieke Building) PCB’s Past, Present and Future (26 Hosler Building) 1:00-2:00 Lunch (Hintz Center) – Sponsored in part by Wellington Laboratories 2:00-4:00 Chlorinated Compounds (22 Dieke Building)

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (26 Hosler Building) 4:00-4:30 Closing Remarks & Awards (26 Hosler Building)

REGISTRATION DESK HOURS

Early registration is available on Sunday June 9th, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm at the Penn State Visitor’s Center. Registration during the conference dates will be located at the Hintz Center within the Penn State Campus and will be open during the following hours:

Monday ........................... 08:30 to 17:00 and 19:00 to 21:00 Tuesday ........................................................... 07:30 to 10:30 Wednesday .................................................... 07:30 to 10:30

Hintz Family Alumni Center



PLENARY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Michael Arthur Presentation Title: “Producing Shale Energy: Fracking, Fingerprinting, Finding Fault?” Donald Patterson Presentation Title: “Environmental and Biological Forensics” George M. Frame Presentation Title: “Forensic PCB analysis: From Identification and Quantitation as Aroclor Mixtures to Comprehensive, Quantitative, Congener-Specific Reporting of Every Congener Present” Stephen A. Wise Presentation Title: “Reference Materials to Support Environmental Forensic Measurements”



SPEAKER INFORMATION

Oral presenters are asked to provide their presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint format on disc or flash drive to the Audio Visual assistants within the session room at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of their presentation session. Presentation should be approximately 25 minutes with 5 minutes for questions. Each speaker will be provided with a laptop (Windows), projector and microphone for their presentation. Poster presenters are asked to hang their posters at the commencement of the conference (Monday evening’s opening mixer) and remove them on the final day (Wednesday, 1:00 pm). Poster board allocation will be provided upon check in at the conference registration desk. Material for hanging poster will be made available at each poster stand. Poster dimensions will be 4 feet (122 cm) tall by 4 feet (122 cm) wide. Authors of posters should be available to discuss content Tuesday (morning coffee break and Evening Reception) and Wednesday (morning coffee break).

Publication of Proceedings Contributions made by researchers at the conference will be made available in two formats; a collection of abstracts and as a published proceedings. Abstracts for all platform, plenary, workshop and poster presentations may be found with this technical program. Abstracts are arranged according to the individual day, time period and session according to program schedule. All platform, plenary and poster presenters are also asked to submit a manuscript for consideration within a Published Proceeding. The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) will publish manuscripts submitted to the conference in a book available in early 2014. Guidelines for authors may be found at the following link: http://rsc.org/Publishing/Books/CRCAuthors.asp. Presenters are asked to send manuscripts to Gwen O’Sullivan ([email protected]) before 15th August 2013 so that the committee can commence the peer-review process.

Student Competition INEF has an active student outreach program with the express purpose of encouraging students to pursue studies in environmental forensics. Student abstracts submitted for the conference as posters or for technical session presentations on an environmental forensic topic will be evaluated by a conference committee. Building from the success and high quality of student presentations at the previous two conferences (Calgary and Cambridge); the awards of $1000 (1st prize), $500 (2nd prize) and $250 (3rd prize) will be presented to the three best student presentations.

http://rsc.org/Publishing/Books/CRCAuthors.asp

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Meals and Receptions The following meals and reception will be hosted at Penn State University: Conference breaks, lunches and dinners are included in the conference registration fee MONDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2013 7:30-8:00 BREAKFAST (On-site guests at Pollock Commons)* 10:15-10:30 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK 12:00-1:00 LUNCH 3:00-3:15 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Sponsored by Gerstel US 7:00-9:00 SOCIAL MIXER – Sponsored in part by Supelco/Sigma-Aldrich TUESDAY, JUNE 11TH, 2013 7:30-8:30 BREAKFAST (On-site guests at Pollock Commons)* 10:30-11:00 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Sponsored by AccuStandard 1:00-2:00 LUNCH – Sponsored in part by Leco® Corporation 3:30-4:00 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Sponsored by Matson & Associates 6:30-9:00 EVENING RECEPTION: POSTERS & EXHIBIT – Sponsored in part by Restek Corporation WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2013 7:30-8:30 BREAKFAST (On-site guests – Pollock Commons)* 10:30-11:00 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Sponsored by AccuStandard 1:00-2:00 LUNCH – Sponsored in part by Wellington Laboratories *Anyone wishing to commute or utilize off-campus accommodations may also purchase the breakfast buffet for a cost of $7.00 USD each morning. This must be indicated when registering for the conference. Should delegates require additional meals there are a number of cafes and restaurants within and surrounding the University.

Accommodations Getting to the University The campus of The Pennsylvania State University is an easy drive from many of the large Eastern US cities (for example: Philadelphia, Washington DC, New York, Baltimore, etc…). The University Park airport (Airport Code: SCE) is serviced by Delta, USAirways and United Airlines. Additional information on the University Park airport may be found here: http://www.universityparkairport.com/, rental cars and taxi cabs are available at the airport. The Penn State Campus is just minutes from the airport.

Getting Around - Campus Locations: If staying on campus, the walk from Eastview Terrace or the Nittany Lion Inn to the Hintz Center is a short walk through the scenic campus of the Pennsylvania State University.

Campus Map

http://www.universityparkairport.com/



On-campus accommodations: The Eastview Terrace facility (below) is available for housing during the conference. Each single room includes a bed (36” x 80”), a desk with chair, a closet, a microwave and mini-refrigerator/freezer. All rooms have private bathroom facilities, including showers. There are also rooms available for disabled persons, please advise housing personnel when making reservations if you desire an ADA-compliant room. Internet connection will be available in the rooms via wireless connection. The service is included in your registration fee. On-site parking is also available. Please indicate if you will need this option when you register. The cost for the single room at Eastview Terrace will be $63.00 USD per night, per person, and include a full buffet breakfast each morning in the Pollock Commons dining area. Dining

Pollock Dining Commons (below) are located on the second floor of Pollock Commons, next to Eastview Terrace. The Pollock Dining Commons (remodelled in 2011) is a state of the art dining area that features a platform style of service, and serves a wide variety of hot and cold items. If staying in Eastview Terrace, breakfast at the Pollock Commons will be included in the accommodation fee.

The Eastview Terrace Pollock Dining Commons

Social Activities The committee has arranged a few different social activities to provide delegates with an opportunity to interact in an informal setting on a professional and personal level: MONDAY, JUNE 10th, 2013: Opening Mixer Following the Environmental Forensics Course on Monday, lawn games will commence inside and outside of the Hintz Family Alumni Center (7:00 – 9:00 pm). TUESDAY, JUNE 11th, 2013: Evening Reception Following the first full day of Technical Sessions, posters will be presented along with the Exhibition during the reception from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th, 2013: Penn State Pub Tour Following the closing remarks and presentation of the awards on the last day of the INEF Conference the Program Committee would like to invite you to stay and enjoy a Penn State Pub Tour.

The Allen Street Grill Downtown State College



Oral Program

SUNDAY, June 9, 2013

3:00 – 6:00 Conference Registration Penn State Visitors Center

MONDAY, June 10, 2013

7:00 – 8:00 BREAKFAST for On-site guests (Pollock Dining Commons)

22 Dieke Building – Environmental Forensics Short-Course 8:30-8:45 Registration

8:45-9:00 Welcome and Introduction Brian Murphy

9:00-9:30 Overview of Environmental Forensics Robert Morrison

9:30-10:15 Petroleum Hydrocarbon Forensics: Volatile Products Alan Jeffrey

10:15-10:30 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK

10:30--11:15 Petroleum Hydrocarbon Forensics: Low Volatile Products Alan Jeffrey

11:15-12:00 Dioxins and Furans Glenn Johnson

12:00-1:00 LUNCH

22 Dieke Building – Environmental Forensics Course

1:00 -1:30 Forensic Investigations of Vapor Degreasing Operations Brian Murphy

1:30:-2:00 Forensic Investigation of Dry Cleaners Robert Morrison

2:00-3:00 Interpreting Isotope Data for Chlorinated Solvents Brian Murphy

3:00-3:15 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Sponsored by Gerstel US

3:15-4:00 Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) Alan Jeffrey

4:00-5:00 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Glenn Johnson

5:00-5:30 Questions and Answers Brian Murphy

5:30 Adjourn

7:00 – 9:00 Opening Mixer – Hintz Center – Sponsored in part by Supelco/Sigma-Aldrich Poster and Vendor setup open from 1:00 – 5:30 PM in the Hintz Center



TUESDAY, June 11, 2013

7:00 – 8:30 BREAKFAST for on-site Guests (Pollock Dining Commons)

26 Hosler Building – Plenary Session

Moderator – TBA

9:00-9:45 Producing Shale Energy: Fracking, Fingerprinting, Finding Fault?

Michael Arthur

9:45-10:30 Environmental and Biological Forensics

Donald Patterson 10:30-11:00 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Hintz Center – Sponsored by AccuStandard

22 Dieke Building – Petrochemical Forensics Moderator: Glenn Johnson

26 Hosler Building – Impact of Fuel Exploration and Storage

Moderator: Gwen O’Sullivan

11:00-11:30 Interpreting Tar Patterns at Former Manufactured Gas

Plants Brian Murphy

Indicator Parameters: Pre-drill Baseline Groundwater Surveys, Post-drill Groundwater Monitoring, and Gas

Analysis Ileana Rhodes

11:30-12:00 Environmental Forensics of Coal Tar- the Forgotten

Compounds Caroline Gauchotte

Hydraulic Fracturing: Data Analysis Methods to Identify Sources of Dissolved Gas and Chemical Compounds in

Drinking Water Wells Tarek Saba

12:00-12:30 Source Identification by Advanced and Tiered Analytical

Tools Deyuan (Kitty) Kong

Using GCxGC-TOFMS for Forensic Investigations of Potential Contamination from Drilling and Fracturing Operations

Frank Dorman

12:30-1:00 BP Gulf Oil Spill: Modified EPA Method 8260 for the Analysis

of Crude Oils by Purge-and-Trap GC-MS Chris English

Failures in the historical age dating of separate phase product leaded gasoline releases in the United States

forensic geochemical community Michael J. Wade

1:00-2:00 LUNCH – Hintz Center – Sponsored in part by Leco® Corporation

22 Dieke Building – Petrochemical Moderator: Court Sandau

26 Hosler Building – Forensics in the Air Moderator: Paul Lundegard

2:00-2:30 Forensic Characterization of Gasoline Releases Impacting

the Environment Gil Oudijk

Dust Source Attribution from Industrial Sites, Using Passive Directional Collection and Elemental Chemistry

Mike Fowler

2:30-3:00

Fingerprinting of Crude Oils and Tarballs with the NORDTEST Oil Spill Identification System after Petroleum Biomarker

Analysis with Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography – Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry

Michelle Misselwitz

Methane Vapor Intrusion: Interpretation of Complex Environmental Data

John O. Goreham

3:00-3:30 Identification and Age Dating of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in

Groundwater Donald Pope

Analysis of Phthalates in Aqueous Samples with Purge-Assisted and Temperature-Controlled Headspace Solid-

Phase Micro-extraction Coupled with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

Youn-Yuen Shu

3:30-4:00 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Hintz Center – Sponsored by Matson & Associates



TUESDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS

22 Dieke Building GCxGC Workshop

Don Patterson

26 Hosler Building Moderator: Gil Oudijk

Innovative Sampling Methods for Environmental Forensics

Organizer – Jean-Christophe Balouet

4:00-4:30 Non-Targeted GCxGC-TOFMS Analysis of Petroleum

Metabolites in Groundwater Rachel E. Mohler

Phytoforensics and the use of Trees at Crime and Environmental Crime Scenes

Jean-Christophe Balouet

4:30-5:00

True Peak Capacity Increase Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GCxGC) for Mega Multi-

Analyte Methods That Can Be Used for Environmental Forensics

Jack Cochran

Pollution Investigation by Trees (PIT): Sampling and Analytical Methods Depending on Target Contaminants

Jean-Christophe Balouet and Gwen O’Sullivan

5:00-5:30 Cadaveric VOC Profiles for Forensic Investigations

Jean-François (Jef) Focant

Phytoforensic Case Studies for Volatile Organics: HVOCs, Petroleum Hydrocarbons, PAHs, PCBs and Metals

Jean-Christophe Balouet and Gil Oudijk

5:30-6:00

Elucidating Differences in Reactivity of C2 Naphthalene Isomers by Comprehensive Two-dimensional Gas

Chromatography and Position Specific Stable Isotope Analysis

Tanatip Uan-On

Utilizing Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE) Sample Preparation for Aqueous Environmental Forensic Samples

Robert Collins

6:30 – 9:00 Evening Reception – Posters and Exhibit – Hintz Center – Sponsored in part by Restek Corporation



WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2013

7:00 – 8:30 BREAKFAST for on-site Guests (Pollock Dining Commons)

26 Hosler Building – Plenary Session

Moderator: Lorna Dawson

9:00-9:45 Forensic PCB analysis: From Identification and Quantitation as Aroclor Mixtures to Comprehensive,

Quantitative, Congener-Specific Reporting of Every Congener Present George M. Frame

9:45-10:30 Reference Materials to Support Environmental Forensic Measurements

Stephen A. Wise 10:30-11:00 COFFEE/REFRESHMENT BREAK – Hintz Center – Sponsored by AccuStandard

22 Dieke Building – Stable Isotopes and Quality Moderator: Alan Jeffrey

26 Hosler Building – PCB’s Past, Present and Future Moderator: Jack Cochran

11:00-11:30 The Past, Present and Future of Stable Isotopes in

Environmental Forensics R. Paul Philp

Modeled PCB Weathering Series in Principal Components Space: Considerations for Multivariate Chemical

Fingerprinting Glenn Johnson

11:30-12:00 LNAPL Source Identification with ROST Data: Challenges and

Opportunities Jun Lu

Identifying, Tracking and Addressing Sources of PCB Contamination in Great Lakes Tributaries

Nadine Benoit

12:00-12:30 Defensible Data Begins with Proper Field Protocols Angela Powley

Techniques to Age Date Human Exposure to PCBs Dave Megson

12:30-1:00 Advances in the Analysis of Persistent Organic Compounds –

Searching for the Right Answer Eric Reiner

The Scottish Government Strategic Program of Research; Tackling Important Issues Such as Water Pollution Through

Integrated Science Lorna Dawson

1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH – Hintz Center – Sponsored in part by Wellington Laboratories

22 Dieke Building – Chlorinated Compounds Moderator: Jun Lu

26 Hosler Building – Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Moderator: Ken Scally

2:00-2:30 Use of Stabilizers for Age Dating Chlorinated Solvent

Releases Robert Morrison

The First Quantitative Comprehensive GCxGC/MS Analysis of Alkylated PAH and PASH and its implications on

Weathering Studies Albert Robbat, Jr.

2:30-3:00

The Use of Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) for Discerning Sources of Trichloroethylene (TCE) and

Perchloroethylene (PCE) within a Co-mingled Groundwater Plume in California, USA

Alan Jeffrey

PAH Assemblages in Urban Waterways - Tools for Forensic Evaluation

Paul D. Lundegard

3:00-3:30

Screening and Characterization of Coriolus (Trametes) Versicolor and Ganoderma Lacidum for Decolourization of

Dye Industry Effluent S. Sridharan

Source Apportionment of PAH Involving Long-range Transport to a sub-Arctic Site using PMF and PSCF Analyses

Brian E. McCarry

3:30-4:00 Don’t Report Organics!! A New Approach to Diesel Range

Organics (DRO) Analysis Robert G. Brown

Measurement of PAHs and Impacts on Determining Source Patterns Relating to Oil Production and Spills

Court Sandau

4:00-4:30 26 Hosler Building – Closing Remarks and Awards



Very Special Thank You to Our General Conference Sponsors

Gold-Level ($5,000):

Restek Corporation Restek is a leading developer and manufacturer of chromatography products. They provide analysts around the world with the innovative tools they need to monitor the quality of air, water, soil, foods, pharmaceuticals, chemical, and petroleum products. They supply columns, standards, and accessories, manufactured under

ISO 9001 certification and backed by the best service in the industry. From sample collection to preparation, from injection through separation to detection, build your liquid or gas chromatography solution with products and expertise from Restek. Restek chromatography products are engineered for ruggedness and performance to make labs more productive. (http://www.restek.com/)

Supelco/Sigma-Aldrich

Supelco® is a division of Sigma-Aldrich® Corporation, which has subsidiaries in 35 countries, and a network of more than 50 international distributors. Supelco provides innovative products and supplies for analysis and purification. Product areas include air sampling, chemical standards, ion exchange and adsorbent resins,

carbon adsorbents, SPE product lines, molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) technology, patented solid phase micro-extraction (SPME) technology, flash chromatography systems, capillary and packed GC columns, HPLC columns, chiral chromatography columns, TLC products, and chromatography accessories. From their main facility in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, USA, Supelco® researches, manufactures, and supplies chromatography columns and related tools for environmental, government, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical, and chemical laboratories. (http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/) Penn State University – Eberly College of Science

The Eberly College of Science, founded in 1859, is the home of the basic biological, physical, and mathematical sciences at Penn State. We are proud to be a vibrant scientific community that has emerged as a premier center of education and research. We are proud of our students, our alumni, our staff, and our faculty. We are the Penn State Eberly College of Science and we are making a difference in the world. (http://science.psu.edu/)

http://www.restek.com/

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/

http://science.psu.edu/



Silver-Level ($2,500):

Leco Corporation

Since introducing the first rapid carbon determinator in 1936, LECO Corporation has continued to deliver technologically advanced products and solutions for organic and inorganic analysis around the world. Today LECO is recognized globally as a leader in the development of high-quality analytical instrumentation, mass spectrometers and

chromatographs, metallographic equipment, and consumables. For more than 75 years, LECO Corporation has remained a worldwide leader in the development of top-quality analytical instrumentation, mass spectrometers, metallography and optical equipment, and related consumables. (www.leco.com)

Bronze-Level ($1,500):

Wellington Laboratories Wellington Laboratories Inc. (Wellington) is recognized world-wide as a reputable and trusted source of certified reference standards of organic compounds of environmental concern. With the majority of their products being used for trace analysis or toxicological research, Wellington Laboratories has been committed to providing high quality

reference standards and exceptional customer service since its inception in 1980. An acute awareness of trends in the environmental community and a dedication to research and development has allowed us to synthesize a variety of emerging contaminants over the years. (http://www.well-labs.com/) Avantor Performance Materials

Advantor Systems Corporation is a global security technology integrator focused on serving organizations with the most stringent security requirements. As a part of the Infrasafe family of companies, Advantor has access to the entire spectrum of security technology including hardware design, software development, system manufacturing, pre-deployment integration and assembly, turnkey systems installation and on-going logistical support. Advantor Systems has over 40 years of

experience and over 1,000 world-wide deployed systems. Our core competency is application of the comprehensive systems solution approach to the high-security market. With global implementations, the company's extensive experience has culminated in an unparalleled capability to offer total security solutions which protect the world's most critical resources. (http://www.advantor.com)

http://www.leco.com/

http://www.well-labs.com/

http://www.advantor.com/



Thank You to our Refreshment Break Sponsors: AccuStandard

AccuStandard ships products to over 108 countries and maintains a distributor network in 65 of those countries. Since its beginning, the product line has grown to include over 11,000 Reference Standard

products and twice that number of special formulations which have been developed for specific customer needs. Standards include those for analysis of the most important EPA Methods, Pesticide Residue Screening, Flame Retardants, Biofuels, Plastic Additives, Dyes, Explosives, UOP and ASTM Methods and up-graded products for PIANO and Physical Property analyses. The company is renowned for its recognition and speedy introduction of Standards to the market place. The company’s strong Synthesis Department allows the synthesis of important and unique products and product lines. Featured, also in its history of firsts, are all of the 209 congeners of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and all 209 congeners of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) as well as many halogenated dioxins and dibenzofurans, PAHs and pesticides. (http://www.accustandard.com/) American Chemical Society – Central PA Local Section

The Central PA Local Section of the ACS extends from about Altoona in the west, through Huntingdon and State College, to Lock Haven in the east. The section comprises about 600 members, about 60% of whom are associated with one of the four-year colleges or universities in our area. The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A non-profit organization, chartered by Congress, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and

related professions around the globe. (http://www.centralpa.sites.acs.org/) Gerstel US

Founded in 1967, GERSTEL is focused on developing and producing systems and solutions for chemical analysis. The main focus is on automated sample preparation for Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) and Liquid Chromatography / Mass

Spectrometry (LC/MS). GERSTEL delivers automated solutions focused on the needs of the customer. As a specialist for automated sample preparation and sample introduction, GERSTEL is able to provide custom solutions, including complete solutions that include GC/MS and LC/MS with integrated software control. The innovative MAESTRO software enables intuitive control and flexible, efficient operation for R&D or routine laboratories. (http://www.gerstelus.com/)

http://www.accustandard.com/

http://www.centralpa.sites.acs.org/

http://www.gerstelus.com/



Matson & Associates

Matson & Associates (M&A) is a dynamic environmental engineering and consulting firm specializing in expert witnessing and litigation support. Our clients include law firms, industry, municipalities, and community based groups throughout the U.S. M&A is nationally recognized in the areas of chemical emissions and standard of care. M&A has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in environmental research and forensic analysis. Our integration of engineering and science with the law makes us unique amongst environmental consulting firms. (http://www.matson-associates.com/)

Thank You to our Exhibitors:

Restek Corporation

Leco Corporation

Supelco/Sigma-Aldrich

Agilent Technologies

Avantor Performance Materials

http://www.matson-associates.com/



MAPS Below are several maps that may be of use during your stay at Penn State. Please ask our local committee members for any more directions you may inquire.

Location of Vistior Center to Pollock Commons/Eastview Terrace

Map on On-site Housing



Map of Pollock Commons to the Hintz Center (with walking directions)

Map of Conference Locations

Larger Campus Map

a conference for the environmental community · international network of environmental forensics...

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