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outstanding environmental educational program, along with a great team of researchers. The venerable institution is located on 400 acres in the heart of Atlanta. Among America’s greatest golf venues (and the annual prestigious Masters Golf tournament, to be held in early April), the rolling greens and bunkers that surround the city should provide an appropriate backdrop for an event focusing on restoring blighted areas to their full potential. But that is only the beginning of things to do in the capital of Georgia and the most populous city in the South. Follow the steps of Martin Luther King, experience the world headquarters of CNN and Coca Cola, or follow the NHL’s Thrashers or NBA’s Hawks through their respective playoff races. “ What information will be presented? The final set of topics is not yet complete. People are still sending in materials for review to the board. However, a list of potential topics that can be expected would include the following: • From Theory to Practice: Challenging Longstanding Concepts of Diffuse Plume Structure • DNAPL Delineation and Remediation • Biological Reduction and Oxidation of Contaminants • Chemical Oxidation and Reduction of Contaminants • In-Situ Precipitation and Encapsulation Technologies • Thermal Extraction and Destruction of Subsurface Contaminants • Molecular Microbiological Tools - What Can They Tell Us? • Contaminant Mass Flux in Aquifers • Changing Business Models in the Remediation Industry • Combined Remedy Approaches • Risk-Driven Cleanup Objectives/Remedy Timelines • Mega Plumes - The Scale Challenge • Green Remediation • Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) Sites • Nanotechnology and Environmental Restoration Any professional with an interest in property remediation or restoration should find something at the conference that will enhance personal knowledge and education. Those attending that are bringing their spouses and children will find activities available for them as well. On the left side of the RemTEC website is a link to Guest Program. There is a downloadable PDF describing events that are geared toward involvement with local activities. ” Want to be involved? There may be some readers that are interested in becoming a part of the conference or sharing their own expertise. Visit the website at www.remtec09.com, and click on the Call for Papers link on the left side of the page. There will be a form with instructions and a list of topic ideas that are still being sought. All submissions will be reviewed by a board of experts. There are at least 15 members on the board consisting of well-known experts in the industry, academia and the government that will look over and comment on each entry. A downloadable PDF copy of the review process is located on the Call for Papers page and the list of board members is kept up to date on that document. Want to be a sponsor? There may still be opportunities for companies that are interested in becoming a sponsor or needing exhibition space. For details on how to become involved, please contact our publisher, Doug Glenn, at (412) 306-4351 or doug@pollutionengineering.com. He will be able to directly provide any assistance needed. PE For additional information, contact Roy Bigham, editor for Pollution Engineering at roy@pollutionengineering.com or visit www.remtec09.com. Hope to see everyone there. When and where? The event will be held March 3 to 5, 2009, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, one of downtown Atlanta’s most recognizable edifices. Early registration is available March 2, between noon and 6:00 p.m. This beautiful setting will provide ample accouterments for the event and the people in attendance. Georgia Tech has an excellent reputation in academia for its 34 Pollution Engineering OCTOBER2008 http://www.remtec09.com http://www.remtec09.com

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