WASTE TESTING AND QA SYMPOSIUM Including the annual EnvirACS Expo The seventh annual Waste Testing and Quality Assurance Symposium will be held July 8-12 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency under contract to ACS, this year’s program is discussed by David Friedman on page 1007. The third EnvirACS will be held on July 9 and 10 in the Washington Convention Center, Hall D (directly across the street from the Grand Hyatt). Symposium poster sessions
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TUESDAY 8:15-noon QUALITY ASSURANCE I Introduction-J.
Hankins, Session Chair
Western Processing: Surface and Ground Water Monitoring During a Superfund Remediation. D. Actor, Z. Naser A QA Program for Remedial Actions Within the USEPA ARCS Program. D. M. Stainken, D. C. Griffin, K. Krishnaswami, J, C. Henningson A National QA Standard for Environmental Data Operations for Hazardous Waste Management Activities. G. L, Johnson, N. W. Wentworth The Calibration Process as a Data Quality Assessment Tool. R. G. Mealy, K. D. Johnson Proficiency Evaluation Sample Program for Solid Waste Analysis: A Pilot Project. D. E. Kimbrough, J. Wakakuwa Technical Data Review-Thinking Beyond Quality Control. K. D. Johnson, R. G. Mealy
SAMPLING/FIELD I Introduction-H.
Fribush, Session Chair
Field Preparation and Stabilization of Volatile Organic Constituents of Water Samples by Off-Line Purge and Trap. J. F. Ryan, E. Woolfenden A Remote Water Sampler Using Solid
will also be held in Hall D. Hours for both exhibits and posters are 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on July 9 and 1O:OO a.m.-6:00 p.m. on July 10. Workshops on statistics and quality assurance will be held several times daily, Monday-Thursday. This year’s exposition will include 150 booths representing more than 80 companies; see box on page 1011. The session opens on Monday; from 2:30 to 4:lO EPA overviews will be given as follows: Alec Mc-
Bride on RCRA testing and quality assurance, Joan Fisk on CERCLA analytical services, a n d David Friedman on the Methods Integration Program. There will also be an overview of Environmental Monitoring Methodology in Europe. Those interested in registering should contact the American Chemical Society, Meetings Dept., 1155 Sixteenth St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036; telephone ( 2 0 2 ) 8724608; fax (202) 872-6128.
Phase Extraction Disks. H. A. Moye, W. B. Moore Representative Sampling for the Removal Program. G. Mallon, L. Ray, W. Coakley Preliminary Field and Laboratory Evaluations and Their Role in an Ecological Risk Assessment for a Wetland Subject to Heavy Metal Impacts. G. Linder, M. Bollman, S. Ott, J. Nwosu, D. Wilborn, B. Williams PAH Analyses: Rapid Screening Method for Remedial Design Program. L. Ekes, M. Hoyt, G. Gleichauf, D. Hopper Evaluation of Vacuum Collection Methods for Household Dust. J. J. Breen, K. Turman, S. R. Spurlin, B. S. Lim, S. Weitz
Field Deployment of a GClIon Trap Mass Spectrometer for Trace Analysis of VOCs. C. Leibman, D. Dogruel, E. P. Vanderveer Accurate, On-Site Analysis of PCBs in Soil-A Low Cost Approach. D. Lavigne How Good Are Field Measurements? L. Williams
WEDNESDAY 8:15-noon INORGANICS I Introduction-C.
TUESDAY 1:15-3:00 QUALITY ASSURANCE II Introduction-D.
Geuder, Session Chair
QA Strategies to Improve Project Management. T. L. Vandermark, G. F. Simes Bias Correction: Evaluation of Effects on Environmental Samples. M. W. Stephens, M. A. Paessun Ensuring Data Authenticity in Environmental Laboratories. J. C. Worthington, R. P. Haney
SAMPLINGIFIELD II Introduction-K.
Brown, Session Chair
0013-936X/91/0925-1009$02.50/0 0 1991 American Chemical Society
Sellers, Session Chair
Microwave Sample Preparation Methods for Environmental Analysis. H. M. Kingston, F. A. Settle, M. A. Pleva, L. Jassie, P. Walter, J. Petersen, B. Buote Comparison of Procedures for TCLP Extract Digestion: Conventional vs. Microwave. T.M. McKee, V. L. Verma Sample Decomposition in Closed Vessels with a Pressure Controlled Microwave Oven. F. Panholzer, G. Knapp, P. Kettisch, A. Schalk State-of-the-Art of Microwave Digestion Methods for Environmental Analysis. M. E. Tatro, T. S. Floyd The Application of X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Rapid Hazardous Waste Classification and Screening. P. A. Pospisil, H. VanKley, M. F. Marcus, c. Taylor, N. K. Shah
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Semi-Quantitative Determination of the Inorganic Constituents i n Specific and Non-specific Categorical Solid Waste Using EDXRF. T. G. H o w , K. Fennel, R. M. Olbrot
ORGANICS I Introduction-E.
Lesnik, Session Chair
Methods for the Determination of VOCs in Soil Samples. T.A. Bellar, J. W. Eichelberger Concentration of Water Soluble VOCs From Aqueous Samples by Azeotropic Microdistillation. M. L. Bruce, M. W.
lanes, N. Dodhiwala, J. Eenedicto, W.F. Beckert
Stephens. R. P. Lee Pollution Reduction i n the Laboratory Through the Use of Smaller Initial Sample Size. B. N. Colby. D. J. Bencivengo, P. W. Ryan Extraction of Phenolic Compounds From Water Samples Using Styrene-Divinylbenzene SPE Disks. C. Markell, D. F. Hagen Comparison of Alternative Methods for Analysis of Volatile Organic Contaminants in Environmental Matrices. J. F. Ryan,T. C. Voice Evaluation of Sample Preparation Methods for Solid Matrices. V. lopez-Avila, J. Mi-
WEDNESDAY 1:15-3:00 INORQANICS II Introduction-M.
Hurd, Session Chair
Identifying Sources of Environmental Contamination through Laser Sampling ICPMass Spectrometry. E. R. Denoyer, K. I. Fredeen, R. J. Thomas
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ICPIMS Analysis of Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure Extract: Advantages and Disadvantages. M.G. Goergen, V. F. Murshak, P. Roettger, I. Murshak Chromium VI:An Overview of Its Relevant Environmental Occurrence, Analytical Methods of Quautitation, and Report on Recent Ion Chromatography Methods Development and Validation Activities. L. B. Lobring
ic CLP Analyses. R.D.Beaty, L. A. Richardson A Customizable Graphical User-Friendly Database for GC/MS Quality Control. J. S. Hicks, P. Chong, J. lanowski, G. Klesta Computer Assisted Technical Data Quality Evaluation. S.W.Hopper, I. Burnetti, M. Stock
QENERAL I
THURSDAY
Introduction4. Plost, Session Chair Developing a Uniform Approach for Complying with EPA Methods. J. L. Parr,P. Sleevi, D. Loring Performing TCLP Analyses to Get Meaningful Data. K. Dolbow,J. Price PCB, Lead, and Cadmium Levels in Shredder Waste Materials: A Pilot Study. J. Scalera, D. Reinhart, B. Schultz, C. Stroup, J. Breen, A. McBride
3:00-6:00 QUALITY ASSURANCE PANEL DISCUSSION Automated Data Validation-Panacea or Tool? G. L. Robertson Building Quality into Environmental Data Management. M.Miller, P. Ludvigsen A Software Approach for Totally Automating the QA Protocol of the EPA Inorganic Contract Laboratory Program. C. Anderau, R. Thomas Automated Reporting of Analytical Results and QC for USEPA Organic and Inorgan-
8:15-noon ORGANICS II-HPLC Introduction-].
Austin, Session Chair
Analysis for Selected Appendix IX Compounds in Environmental Matrices by HPLCIParticle Beam Mass Spedrometry. J. L. Cornell. M. D. Tilbury, J. C. Lowry The Implementation of Improved HPLC/ Post-Column Techniques for Rugged Carbamates and Glyphosate Analysis. M.W.Dong, M. V. Pickering Determination of Low-Level Explosive Residues in Water by HPLC Solid Sorbent Extraction vs. Salting-OutISolvent Extraction. M. G. Winslow,B. A. Weichert. R. D. Baker Reduction o f Azo Dyes to Aromatic Amines for Environmental Monitoring. R. D.V o y h e r , J. T. Keever, H. S. Freeman, W. N. Hsu. L. D. Betowski Hazardous Waste Component Identification Using Automated Combined GC/
FTIRIMS. R. J. Leibrand Envimnmental Appliratiom of Multispec tral Analysis. J. M. McCuim
REQULATORY COMPLIANCE Introduction-T.
Back. Session Chair
Status of Develiiping Land Disposal Re-
strictions for Superfund Soils. R.Tmast. C. K. Offult. J. 0. Knapp (:mifiration Protti~rilfor Meeting Oqanic Treatment Standards for Incineration Ash. W. R. Schofield. I. W. Kolopanis, T S.lohnson Faclors Affecting the Admissibility and Weight of Envir,rrrmental Uata as Evidence I. C. Wnrthington. K. (;. Luka Krview of Groundwater Monitoring Kequirements at K(:RA Sitps. W. ti. Stelr The Paporless Environmcntal I.abomtory: A Plari fur Kedliration. J. C. Worlhing. ton. C. A. Duba Uata Management Issues in the Harardous Waste Industry. ti. A. AustiB. M. ( i h i l l , J. K m i s z ~
THURSDAY 1:15-5:00 AIWGROUNDWATER Introduction-].
Brown, Session Chair
New Directions in RCRA Ground-Water Monitoring Regulations. J. R. Bmwn, A. E. Johnson, V. 8 . Myers De-Mystifying the Problem of Filtered Vs. Non-Filtered Samples. R. D.Bmwn
EnvlrACS Exhibitors and Booth Numbers (as OI A
Absolute Standards, Inc. 404 Accustandard, Inc. 71 Ace Glass, Inc. 306 ACS Products and Se Agri Diagnostics 610 Air Products & Chemicals 312
AppliedResearchLeiwFmns 606 Associated Design 8 Mfg. Co. 510 &o International Cop. 421-23 Automated Compliance Systems, IN. 516 BabdCorp. 310 J. T. Baker, Inc. 509-1 1 Berghof/America, IN. 309 Bomem.Inc. 406 Burdidc 8 Jackson 323 Cambridge Isotope Labs, lnc. 419 CEMCorp. 315 c(assic Modular Systems, Inc. 227-30 Columbus Instruments WI. 612 Compact Cambridge 311 Coming. Inc. 404-1 1 DexsilCorp. 32840 Dimex Corp. 621-23
FinnlganMAT 505 F i W SdentificCO. 410-12 GensymCorp. 224 HachCo. 527 HewlettPadcard 2-12 HNUSystm.Inc. 427 IGhem Research, lnc. 418 Inorganic Ventures/prdocolAnaSupplies 403 lnsfrum6nt.s SA, Inc. 611 lmics,Inc. 109 ISc0,Inc. 301 Isotec,hc. 220 Kev0XlnstNments 604
Laboratocy Data Systems, Inc. 405 LachatlnStrUments 415 Laidlaw Envimnmental S e w h LeemanLabs,Inc. 402 Wlindaadt 628 MDA SdenWc, Inc. 322-24 MerckSharp&Dohme/lsotop NalhnalDraeger 319 NaUnal Instituted Standards & Technology 703-05 Nicdetlnsfrumentcocp. 221 NSI Technology Services Ca Nuteoh 202 0. I. An 2% 1-6 WSearChSeMca 101
I Safeware,Inc. 420 s e l v a ~ c a k222 Shimadzu Scienlific lnsBu SMarUSA 201-03
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Determination of Target Organics in Air Using Long Path Spectroscopy. R. D. Spear, P. D. Greenlaw, R. J. Bath Measurement of Toxic Organic Compounds i n Landfill Gas Samples Using Cryogenic Trapping and Full Scan GC/ MS. S. D. Hoyt The Determination of the Heat of Combustion and Water Content of Incinerator Feeds Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy. P. A. Pospisil, N. K. Shah, R. A. Atwood, D. L. Wetzel, A. Eilert Source Sampling and Analysis Guidance: A Methods Directory. M. D. Jackson, L. D. Johnson, K. W. Baughman, R. H. James, R. B. Spafford
ORGANICS Ill-SFE Introduction-W.
Beckert, Session Chair
Sample Preparation Using SFE Methodology. W. F. Beckert, V. Lopez-Avila The Application of SFE for the Analysis of PCBs in Incinerator Ash. P. A. Pospisil, M. A. Kobus, C. R. Hecht SFE of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) with Analysis by Infrared Spectroscopy. M. L. Bruce, R. P. Lee, M. W. Stephens Application of SFE of Dioxins/Furans from Soil and “PUF.” J-P. Hsu, J. C. Pan, K. Villalobos, G. P. Miller The Application of Supercritical Fluid Chromatography to the Analysis of Herbicides and Pesticides i n TCLP Extracts. P. A. Pospisil, C. R. Hecht, M. A. Kobus, M. F. Marcus Problem Solving in the Organic Extractions Laboratory. D. Smith, J. Doeffinger, T. Wittwer, J. Giannella, C. Lott, L. Stant o n , E. Alverson, S . Fitzgerald, K . Klinger
POSTERS TUESDAY
11 :30-6:30 ORGANIC Infrared Microsampling for the Qualitative Analysis of Organics Extracted from Soil Samples. M. P. Fuller, F. J. Weesner A Performance Comparison Study of Different Types of Devices for Solid Phase Extraction. Y. J , Lee, E. N. Amick, J. A. Berges, G. L. Robertson Standard Reference Spectra for MUMS QA, Performance Evaluation, and Proficiency Testing: X(rf)Q Tandem Mass Spectrometers. R. I. Martinez Improved Techniques for Formaldehyde Analysis by HPLC Using Automated Sample Preparation and Diode Array Detection. B. Goodby, S. Vasavada, J. Carter, L. Schaleger An Interlaboratory Comparison Study of SFE for Environmental Samples. T. L. Jones, T.C.H. Chiang An Analytical Manual for Petroleum Products in the Environment. M. W. Miller, M. M. Ferko, F. Genicola, H. T. Hoffman, A. J, Kopera Evaluation of Liquid/Solid Extraction for 1012 Environ. Sci. Technol., Vol. 25, No. 6,1991
the Analysis of Organochlorine Pesticides and PCBs in Typical Ground and Surface Water Matrices. A. D. O’Donnell, D. R. Anderson, J. T. Bychowski, L. K. Bartoszek, C. Markell, D. F. Hagen Improving the Analysis of Semi-volatile Pollutants. C. Vargo, N. Mosesman, C. Linton, G. Barone Electrospray Combined with Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry for Environmental Monitoring. R. D. Voyksner, H-Y. Lin Recent Advances in the Use of SFE for Evironmental Applications. J, M. Levy, A. C. Rosselli, D. S.Boyer, M. AshrafKhorassani Using SFE to Separate Diesel from Soil Matrices. c. A. Craig, S. Prashar, J. Cunningham, B. E. Richter, B. J. Murphey, N. L. Porter Creative Review of Tentatively Indentified Compounds Using Retention Indices. W. P.Ecke1 High Efficiency GPC Cleanup of Environmental Samples-Column Optimization. G. J. Fallick, R. Cotter, R. Foster, R. Wellman Efficient Aqueous Sample Extraction Using the Emulsion Phase Contractor. K. P. Kelly, L. C. Schrier SFE Practical Applications for Environmental and Industrial Samples. L.J.D. Myer, J. Tehrani, P. K. Mignon
INORGANIC Rapid High Performance Microwave Digestion. R. Rubin, M. Moses The Performance of a Low Cost ICP-MS for the Routine Analysis of Environmental Samples. R. C. Seeley, T. M. Rettberg, P. D. Blair Robotics for Automated Digestion of Environmental Samples. A. C. Grillo, C. Balas Application of Laser Sampling ICP-Mass Spectrometry to Environmental Analysis. E. R. Denoyer, K. J. Fredeen, R. J. Thomas
AIR & GROUNDWATER A Field Investigation of Groundwater Monitoring Well Purging Techniques. V. Maltby, J. P. Unwin Analysis of PCBs in Ambient Air and Stack Emission Samples by High Resolution Gas Chromatography/High Resolution Mass Spectrometry. E. Marti, Y . Tondeur, H. Karam, J. Amin, R. Hass Continuous Analysis of VOCs in Air Using a New, Phenyl-Methyl Silicone Stationary Phase for High-Resolution Capillary GC. N. Vonk, R.P.M. Dooper, H.J.Th. Bloemen
GENERAL Ammonia and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Determinations Using Flow Injection Analysis with Gas Diffusion. J. P. Calvi, M. Straka, B. P. Bubnis, J-A. Persson An Objective Criterion for Terminating Permeability Tests. M. S. Meyers Sampling and Analysis Plans to Evaluate the Performance of Lead-Based Paint Abatement. J. Schwemberger, B. Lim, R. Cramer, B. Buxton, G. Dewalt, B. Lordo, J. McHugh, S. Rust
Further Evaluation of the Cage Modification to the TCLP. P. White Total Cyanide by Photolysis. J. Gutierrez Comparative Study of EPA TCLP and California W.E.T. for Metals in Different Matrices: Implications for Regulations. G. S. Sivia, M. S.Iskander, J. T. Coons
WEDNESDAY
10:00-6:00 QUALITY ASSURANCE Establishment of Laboratory Data Deliverable Requirements for Data Validation of Environmental Radiological Data. D. A. Anderson An Assessment of QC Requirements for the Analysis of Chlorinated Pesticides Using W i d e - B o r e C a p i l l a r y Columns-A Multi-Laboratory Study. J. A. Berges, G. L. Robertson Analysis-Specific Techniques for Estimating Precision and Accuracy Using Surrogate Recovery. C. B. Davis, F. C. Garner, L. C. Butler, J. A. Berges Use of Organic Data Audits in QA Oversight of Superfund Contract Laboratories. J, J. Dugas, G. W. Sovocool Use of Inorganic Data Audits in QA Oversight of Superfund Contract Laboratories. R. B. Elkins, W. R. Newberry Improved Evaluation of Environmental Radiochemical Inorganic Solid Matrix Replicate Precision: Normalized Range Analysis Revisited. R. E. Gladd, J. W. Dillard Laboratory Onsite Evaluations as a Tool for Assuring Data Quality. T. J. Meszaros, G. L. Robertson Application of Bias Correction. D. Syhre Matrix Spiking: From Sampling to Analysis. D. Syhre Land Disposal Restrictions Program Data Quality Indicators for BDAT Calculation: Past and Future. J. Alchowiak, L. Jones Comparison of QAIQC Requirements for Dioxin/Furan Methods. D. Hooton A Study of Method Detection Limits i n Solid Waste Analysis. D. E. Kimbrough, J. Wakakuwa Preparation and Validation of Proficiency Evaluation Samples for Solid Waste Analysis. D. E. Kimbrough, J. Wakakuwa Observation of QA Anomalies in Superfund Activities. D. M. Stainken Functional Evaluation of QC Samples-A Proactive Approach. D. R. Xiques, J. Allison Features of the U.S. EPA-QA Material Bank Standards. R. A. Zweidinger, N. Malof
SAMPLING/FIELD Assessment of Potential PCB Contamination Inside a Building: A Unique Sampling and Analysis Plan. W. W. Freeman Comparison of Hanby Field Test Kit Procedures for Petroleum Contaminated Water and Soil with Field and Laboratory Methods for Analysis. J , D. Hanby Field Test Kit for Quantifying Organic Halogens. D. Lavigne
July 15-17 Madison, WI %-hour Workshop for Emergency Response Teams and Other Personnel at Facilities Generating Hazardous Wastes and at TSDF University of Wisconsin This course features “industrial hygiene of hazardous substances,” hazard evaluation, personnel and respiratory protection, air monitoring, and spill response and control. Fee is $750. Mike Waxman, The Wisconsin Center, 702 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706; 1-800-462-0876;(608) 262-1299; Fax (608) 263-3160. July 16-18 Nashville, TN Corrective Action for Containing and Controlling Ground Water Contamination National Water Well Association This course will concentrate on techniques for remediating contaminated groundwater, such as pumpand-treat systems, barrier walls, and in situ restoration. Registration Department, NWWA Education Department, 6375 Riverside Dr., Dublin, OH 43017; (614) 761-1711; Fax (614) 761-3446. July 23-26 Beijing, China International Symposium on Recent Advances in Chemistry and Molecular Biology of Cancer Research Beijing Polytechnic University Topics will include metabolic fate and control of chemical carcinogens, carcinogenesis by virus or physical factors, environmental etiology of cancer, and structureactivity relationships. Fee is $400. Dai Qianhuan, Center for Chemistry and Bioengineering of Cancer, Beijing Polytechnic University, East Suburb, Beijing 100022, China; Fax 0086-1-7714088. July 29-Aug. 2 Raleigh, NC 14th Annual Occupational Safety and Health Winter Institute University of North Carolina This course emphasizes basic industrial hygiene, nonionizing radiation, industrial toxicology, biological and chemical hazards, indoor air quality, respiratory protection, and personal sampling. Larry D. Hyde, University of North Carolina, CB# 8150, 109 Conner Dr., Suite 1101, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; (919) 962-2101; Fax (919) 966-7579.
July 29-Aug. 2 Bloomington, IN Environmental Applications of Gas Chromatographic Mass Spectrometry Indiana University This course will feature fundamentals of mass spectrometry and GCI MS, interpretation techniques, case studies, and laboratory exercises. Fee is $1320. Executive Education Program, Indiana University, SPEA 410H, Bloomington, IN 47405; (812) 855-0193. Aug. 5-8 St. Louis, MO OSHA Lab Standard Compliance PACS Inc. This course is set up for chemical hygiene officer (CHO) training under the Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.1450 under which a laboratory must have a local designated CHO. It covers OSHA lab rules, basics of industrial hygiene, and industrial hygiene for the nontoxicologist. Barbara Sherman, PACS Inc., 409 Meade Dr., Coraopolis, PA 15108; 1-800-367-2587;(412) 457-6576. Aug. 17-24 Denver, CO 1991 Solar World Congress American Solar Energy Society The theme is solar energy for the 21st century. Scientists, engineers, architects, and specialists will describe their work in advancing solar technologies and discuss the prospective roles of solar energy in many different regional settings. Larry Sherwood, American Solar Energy Society, 2400 Central Ave., Suite B-1, Boulder, CO 80301; (303) 443-3130; Fax (303) 443-3212. Aug. 18-25 San Francisco, CA Tenth International Symposium on Environmental Biogeochemistry ISEB 10 The symposium’s theme will be global change and the biogeochemistry of radiative trace gases. Douglas Capone, Chesapeake Biology Laboratory, University of Maryland, Solomons, MD 20688-0038; (301) 326-4281; Fax (301) 326-6342. Aug. 20-22 Pittsburgh, PA Second Topical Conference on Pollution Prevention for the 1990s American Institute of Chemical Engineers Topics will include many aspects of waste reduction and materials de-
sign and substitution. This conference is part of AIChE’s 1991 summer meeting in Pittsburgh. AIChE, Meetings Department, 345 E. 47th St., New York, NY 10017; (212) 705-7320; Fax (212) 752-3294. Aug. 25-28 Espoo, Finland 1991 International Symposium on Energy and Environment Helsinki University of Technology Topics include greenhouse effect, energy strategies, pollutant generation and control in power stations, and technology transfer in environmentally sound power production. Eino 0. Kainlauri, 290 College of Design, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011; (515) 294-7112; Fax (515) 294-9755; Telex 283 359 iaxu ur. Aug. 26-Sep. 13 Boston, MA Environment and Health: Strengthening Policies and Programs Management Sciences for Health This course covers recognition of environmental health problems, principles of environmental health policies, determining priorities, and implementation of policies. Marsha D. Spitzer, Management Sciences for Health, 165 Allandale Rd., Boston, MA 02130; (617) 524-7799; Fax (617) 524-2825; Telex 4990154 MSHUI; Cables: MANSHEALTH Sep. 16-18 Montreal, Canada Second International Conference on the Abatement of Acidic Drainage Quebec Mining Association The conference will emphasize modeling, biological treatment and other techniques, monitoring, and regulatory issues. Fee is $495 ($150 for students). Jean-Marc Robert, Centre de recherches minerales, Complexe scientifique, 2700, rue Einstein, Sainte-Foy, PQGlP 3W8, Canada. Sep. 25-27 Philadelphia, PA BIOTECH USA ’91 Bio/Technologymagazine This conference and exhibition will address the latest developments in biotechnology in pharmaceuticals, agriculture and agronomy, business, and laboratories. Gina Amatruda, CMC, 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, CT 06856-4990; (203) 852-0500, ~ 2 6 6 ; Fax (203) 838-3710.
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