Emerging Contaminants-From Assessment to Action

TECHNICAL SESSION 1C

Session 1C

Topic: Emerging Contaminants – From Assessment to Action (TS)
Chairs: Dr. Rominder Suri, Temple University – Water and Environmental Technology Center and Ms. Shannon Cunniff, U.S. Department of Defense – Chemical and Material Risk Management Directorate
Keynote: Ms. Shannon Cunniff

This session provided an overview of current emerging contaminant issues relevant to the research, development, and testing communities. The processes DoD uses to identify and assess its interests in and options for proactive management of emerging contaminants were described. Specific risk management options—focusing on research needs—were discussed for several emerging contaminants, including hexavalent chromium, sulfur hexafluoride, RDX, and nanomaterials. Criteria developed to enhance understanding of risks from new materials and chemicals lacking EPA toxicity values also was presented. Time was allocated for audience dialogue on expanding effective communication on emerging contaminant issues.

Session 1C – Emerging Contaminants – From Assessment to Action (TS)
Start	End	Topic/Title	Speaker	Organization
1:45 PM	1:55 PM	Welcome & Introduction by the Session Chairs	Dr. Rominder Suri and Ms. Shannon Cunniff	Temple University / Water and Environmental Technology Center U.S. Department of Defense / Chemical and Material Risk Management Directorate
1:55 PM	2:20 PM	KEYNOTE: Processes for Identifying, Assessing and Managing Emerging Contaminants (*Presentation* – *Abstract*)	Ms. Shannon Cunniff	U.S. Department of Defense / Chemical and Material Risk Management Directorate
2:20 PM	2:45 PM	Hexavalent Chromium: Phase II Results, RMOs and Progress *(Presentation* – *Abstract*)	Mr. Bruce Sartwell	SERDP/ESTCP
2:45 PM	3:10 PM	SF6 & RDX: Phase II Results, RMOs and Research Needs *(Presentation* – *Abstract*)	Mr. Andrew Rak	Noblis, Inc.
3:10 PM	3:35 PM	BREAK
3:35 PM	4:00 PM	Can Environmental Sustainability be Factored into DoD Acquisition Programs? *(Presentation* – *Abstract*)	Mr. Paul Yaroschak	U.S. Department of Defense / Chemical and Material Risk Management Directorate
4:00 PM	4:25 PM	Nanomaterials ESOH Risk Management Issues for R&D Workers *(Presentation* – *Abstract*)	Mr. Christopher Carroll	U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
4:25 PM	4:50 PM	Audience Discussion: How to Expand Effective Communication with the R&D Community on Current and Future Emerging Contaminants -- Gathering Intel on the Next Emerging Contaminant and Developing Technology Related Risk Management Options	Mr. David Asiello	U.S. Department of Defense
4:50 PM	5:00 PM	Discussion / Wrap-Up