First Call

for Abstracts

Due

January 31,

2018

September 3-6, 2018, Helsingoer - a part of Greater Copenhagen, Denmark

NORDROCS 2018Crossing borders

7th Joint Nordic Meeting on Remediation of Contaminated Sites

The Nordic countries hereby invite you toNORDROCS 2018,

the 7th joint Nordic Meeting on Remediation ofContaminated Sites

to be held in Helsingoer,a part of greater Copenhagen, Denmark

on September 3-6, 2018

After six successful NORDROCS conferences in Malmö (2006), Helsinki (2008), Copenhagen (2010), Oslo (2012), Stockholm (2014) and Espoo (2016), we look forward to welcoming you in Denmark again.

OBJECTIVEThe objective of the NORDROCS conferences is to address issues on assessment and risk management of contaminated land and sediments in the context of Nordic conditions. The meeting intends to provide a forum for the exchange of information gathered through research and project experience. Target groups include scientists, regulators, consultants, contractors and other professionals working with contaminated sites and sediments in Nordic countries, countries in Northern Europe and around the Baltic Sea.

ABSTRACT AND PAPER SUBMISSIONWe welcome abstracts in English on conference topics by January 31, 2018. Abstracts will be assessed in a Review Committee. More information on submission of abstracts can be found on the conference web page: www.nordrocs.org

Oral and poster presentations will be selected based on the Review Committee’s recommendations. A short paper on oral presentations will be required before the conference.

KEYNOTE AND INVITED SPEAKERSThe keynote speakers will include experts from different Scandinavian countries, but also from other countries and different continents:

Poul L. Bjerg Professor, DTU Environment, Technical University of Denmark

Mette M. Broholm Associate Professor, DTU Environment, Technical University of Denmark

John Frederick Devlin Professor, Geology Dept., University of Kansas, USAUpal Ghosh Professor, University of Maryland Baltimore County, USABodil Liedberg Jönsson Strategic Development Manager, Oskarshamn KommunKristina Lindström Professor, University of HelsinkiMartin Romantschuk Professor, University of Helsinki

Invited speakers from EPA in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark.

REVIEW COMMITTEEPaul S. Cappelen M.Sc., Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, NorwayMette Christophersen Head of Dept., Ph.D., Ramboll, DenmarkAnnika Fjordboege Ph.D., Researcher, DTU Environment, DenmarkPatrick van Hees Associate Professor (Örebro Univ.) Eurofins SwedenMorten Jartun Ph.D., Norwegian Institute for Water Research, NorwayAnne Krüger Environmental Scientist, City of VesteråsMarja Tuomela Ph.D., Research Scientist, University of HelsinkiKim Yrjälä Associate Professor, University of Helsinki

Photo: Thomas Rahbek

CONFERENCE TOPICS

A: INVESTIGATION – OF SOIL AND GROUNDWATER 1. New/improved sampling techniques2. Characterization of fractured aquifers3. Pre-remedial investigation design4. Baseline reports under the Industrial Emission Directive (IED)

B: RISK ASSESSMENT – OF SOIL AND GROUNDWATER 1. Integrated modelling2. Use of passive samplers in risk assessments3. Heavy metal polluted top soils and effect to food security4. Biotic and abiotic degradation processes/distinction5. Documentation of degradation (biotic and/or abiotic)6. Transport in fractured media7. Climate changes – and influence on soil and groundwater pollution

C: REMEDIATION – OF SOIL AND GROUNDWATER 1. Innovative techniques2. From lab to field – lab scale approaches to soil, sediment and GW remediation3. Determination of degradation rates4. Monitored natural attenuation 5. Geotechnical assessments in remediation projects

D: CONTAMINATED SEDIMENTS - RISK ASSESSMENTS AND REMEDIATION1. Investigation of contaminated sediments2. Risk assessments of contaminated sediments3. Remediation of contaminated sediments4. Differences in practices and implementation between the Nordic countries?5. Fresh or saltwater

E: SURFACE WATER - INTERACTION FROM SOIL, SEDIMENT AND GROUNDWATER 1. Adverse effects on groundwater and surface water quality2. Multiple stressors3. Ecological effects of contamination

F: SUSTAINABILITY1. Sustainability in remediation 2. Sustaiable assessment tools3. Soils and soil microbe role in ecosystem services4. Good enough, acceptable risks regarding health and environment without overdoing it...

G: REUSE / RECYCLING1. Physical planning and contaminated land management (zoning)2. How to manage a surplus of excavated soil (contaminated soil management)3. Reuse of contaminated soil and other waste

H: MANAGEMENT1. Public communication 2. Stakeholder engagement3. Digitalization in contaminated land management (databases, public access)4. Smart regulatory (permit, etc.) approaches to CLM (Contaminated Land

Management)

I: INNOVATIVE MONITORING1. Flux measurements and determination2. Drones and camera - characterization of contaminant, surface waters, soil etc. 3. Phytoscreening4. Geophysical characterization of contaminant distribution. Stable isotope techniques5. Molecular biology techniques

J: INDOOR AIR – INVESTIGATION, RISK AND REMEDIATION 1. Investigation and remediation2. Risk assessments3. Radon

SPECIAL CONTAMINANTS IN COMBINATION WITH TOPICS A – J:PFOS / PFAS; Chlorinated solvents; Pesticides; Heavy metals; BTEX / hydrocarbon; Tar/PAH; Microplastics; Nanoparticles.

SHORT COURSEOn September 3 a short course/workshop can be arranged in connection with the conference. Suggestions for theme or topics are most welcome.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FOR ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONOral presentations will be 20 min., incl. 3 min. for discussion. Please visit the website for submission form. When submitting your abstract, please copy into the template provided.

Scientific posters will be on display during all conference days. Time for discussions between poster presenters and the audience will be provided during a poster session.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEEArne Rokkjær M.Sc., The Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark/ATV Soil

and Groundwater – chairmanPaul S. Cappelen M.Sc, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Norway/

Miljøringen Peter Harms-Ringdal M.Sc., Environmental Consultant, EnviFix, Sweden/Renare

MarkJarno Laitinen M.Sc. (tech.), M.Sc.(econ), Project Manager, Pirkanmaa

ELY-Centre, Finland/MUTKU

ASSISTING ORGANIZING COMMITTEEMette M. Broholm Associate Professor, DTU Environment (ATV Soil and

Groundwater)Morten Jartun Ph.D., Norwegian Institute for Water Research (Miljøringen)Ulrika Larson Consultant, Empirikon (Renare Mark)Lisbeth Verner Head of Secretariat, ATV Soil and Groundwater

Photographer: Torben Bill-Jessen

EXHIBITIONFor companies interested in presenting their activities at NORDROCS 2018 an exhibition area has been reserved. This area is also used for coffee breaks etc. and provides the exhibitors with an excellent opportunity to present their activities, products and/or other news to the delegates.

SOCIAL PROGRAMAn informal get together in the evening on September 3 will be arranged. More information will follow.The conference dinner will take place in the evening on September 4. More information will follow.

EXCURSIONYou are invited to join our excursion in the capital area on September 6. More information will follow.

REGISTRATION AND FEESRegistration will open in February 2018.The “Early Bird” conference fee is DKK 5.600 (~ € 750) if you register before May 15, 2018. After May 15, 2018 the fee will be DKK 6.300 (~ € 850).

SPONSORSHIPSSponsorships are most welcome – min. DKK 10.000 (~ € 1.350). Sponsor logos will be presented on the web page, on the calls for abstracts, on the main screens during breaks and printed in the conference program/compendium.

Package deal, which include sponsorship, exhibition stand and participation fee, will be available at DKK 19.000 (~ €2.550). Please contact conference secretariat at Resia, conference@resia.se, att. Ulrica Edström.

LOCATIONConference venue and accommodation: Konventum, Helsingoer.

Konventum is a modern hotel and conference center with an exciting history in relation to Danish design, art and architecture. It is located in beautiful surroundings by the sea at the city of Helsingoer, a part of Greater Copenhagen, and with plenty of “built in” possibilities for informal meetings and networking.More information on http://www.konventum.com.

Alterations may occur

NORDROCS 2018 is arranged by:

We look forward to exciting days in Helsingoer

AT V Jord og Grundvand · e -mail : at vlv@env.dtu.dk · tel : +45 4525 2177

MU KU