December 9, 2011 - Regulatory Update Conference
The Chapter hosted a regulatory update conference with leading state and federal policy makersat the Cusano Environmental Education Center at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, PA.
Speakers included:
- William O’Sullivan, NJDEP Air Quality (PDF File; 1,149 KB)
- Sachin Sankar, PADEP Air Quality (PDF File; 104 KB)
- Steve Socash/Jason Dunham, PADEP Waste (PDF File; 574 KB)
- Ali Mirzakhalili, DNREC Air Quality (PDF File; 614 KB)
- Marjorie Crofts, DNREC Waste (PDF File; 3,112 KB)
- Diana Esher, EPA Region 3 Air Quality (PDF File; 780 KB)
November 14, 2011 - Career Night in the City
We hosted a career night and dinner conversation with professionals in the environmental, health and safety related fields at Tir Na Nog Irish Restaurant and Pub in Center City Philadelphia. The professionals discussed how they arrived at their current positions, what the job outlook looks like, and what opportunities are available for students and people looking for a job in these fields. We also gave information on our annual scholarship program and information on our free first year student membership opportunity.
November 2, 2011 - Networking Social
The chapter held a networking social gathering at the Rock Bottom Brewery and Restaurant in King of Prussia, PA.
Spring 2011 - Regulatory Update Conference
This was a full-day regulatory update conference that was held in the southeastern Pennsylvania area in spring 2011. Representatives from the Air Quality and Waste Management groups of US EPA Region 3, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control presented at this event.
April 21, 2011 - Chapter Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Delaware Valley Chapter (DVC) and the Mid-Atlantic States Section once again presented their annual scholarships! The Section's scholarships from the Air Pollution Educational and Research Grant (APERG) program were awarded to doctoral students for amounts up to $25,000. Each year, the DVC's scholarships are awarded to graduate and undergraduate students in environmental programs.
Also part of the evening, student teams participated in the Environmental Challenge (EC). The EC is a student team challenge that gives teams the opportunity to develop solutions to a mock environmental problem and have the experience of presenting their solution to a panel of environmental professionals. As with the real world, problems are complex and situations are ever changing.
April 5, 2011 - Alternatives for VOC Control
Doug Boyd of Praxair, Inc., discussed alternatives for VOC control. Mr. Boyd compared and contrasted cryogenic condensation, a commercially proven technique, with other known solutions, including thermal oxidation, adsorption, or scrubber systems.
March 24, 2011 - Double Feature Breakfast Meeting
Advanced GeoServices and Trinity Consultants teamed up for a special double feature DVC-A&WMA breakfast meeting. Advanced GeoServices prepared a presentation on unique recycling and reuse opportunities by taking advantage of the energy potential from the organic matter contained in many waste streams. Trinity Consultants presented a brief overview of the requirements for the newly finalized version of the GHG Mandatory Reporting Rule for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems (Subpart W).
December 15, 2010
The DVC will host an educational seminar on the GHG Reporting Rule at EPA Region 3's Center City Philadelphia Offices. Expert panelists included:
November 15, 2010
We co-hosted an informal networking event at the Elephant & Castle Restaurant where seasoned professionals indiscussed how they arrived at their current positions, what the job outlook looks like, and what opportunities might be available in the near future.
November 1, 2010
We hosted a breakfast seminar on the recent developments in the 1-Hour NO2 and SO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Featured speakers included:
October 13, 2010
We hosted a tour of the Sly Fox microbrewery’s brewing process in Royersford, PA and an evening of networking and socializing to kick off our chapter event season for 2010-2011.
