The Pacific Northwest Chapter -

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals
 

...cordially invites you to attend the 1st quarterly meeting of 2010 held on
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
6:00 PM - No Host Social Hour
7:00 PM- Dinner
8:00 PM - Program
 

The program:

Rule-Making Updates in the MTCA Cleanup

The Washington Department of Ecology is reviewing and updating the Model Toxics Control Act cleanup regulation.  Ecology is considering a number of policy, technical, and scientific issues as part of this rule making effort.  Periodic rule review makes sure that cleanup requirements reflect current science and include new statutory requirements.  Over the past decade, changes have emerged in the body of scientific information that shapes cleanup standards.  Ecology is considering updates so that cleanup decisions continue to be based on the best available science.   In addition, certain parts of the regulation need updating to reflect new state and federal laws.  Ecology has several advisory groups participating in the process, and is interested in providing information to interested persons regarding opportunities to provide input and feedback on rulemaking topics.  This discussion will provide an overview of both the issues and processes being addressed as part of this rule making effort, and will touch on some of the policy questions Ecology is facing.

Presented by:

Martha Hankins, Supervisor,

Washington State Department of Ecology - Policy & Technical Support Division

Ms. Hankins joined the Washington State Department of Ecology in 2007 as a policy analyst.  She currently supervises the Toxics Cleanup Program's Policy and Technical Support Unit.  Her division is responsible for developing statewide rules, guidance, and policies related to the cleanup of hazardous waste sites, including developing strategies for addressing Brownfields.  A writer by profession and a scientist by training, Martha contributed to recent and ongoing efforts in producing vapor intrusion guidance used in Washington State.
 

LOCATION: ROCK SALT STEAK HOUSE - 1232 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle

MENU: Choose from one of the following menu items:

London Broil Flank Steak
Cajun Tilapia
Three-Cheese Ravioli

All selections come with Caesar salad and roasted baby red potatoes.

TO ATTEND: RSVP by 5:00 pm, Thursday, February 25th to reserve your space and provide your menu choice to Chad Kean at ckean@e3ra.com.  Dinner costs $30 if you RSVP before the deadline. After the deadline, the dinner cost is $35. (Please make checks payable to PNWC-AHMM). 

And as a reminder, the Chapter Board is always looking for potential guest speakers for upcoming quarterly meetings.  If you have an idea or individual in mind, please send your suggestions via email to Chad Kean.