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Understanding The Stratigraphy Of Fluvial Systems And Why It Is Essential To Compliance, Colin Plank, Mike Shultz, James Feild, Wayne Weber May 2024

Understanding The Stratigraphy Of Fluvial Systems And Why It Is Essential To Compliance, Colin Plank, Mike Shultz, James Feild, Wayne Weber

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Understanding The Stratigraphy of Fluvial Systems and Why it is Essential to Compliance With The Legacy Rule Revisions to CCR Regulations. Authors Mr. Colin Plank - United States - Burns & McDonnell Dr. Mike Shultz - United States - Burns & McDonnell Dr. James Feild - United States - Burns & McDonnell Mr. Wayne Weber - United States - Burns & McDonnell Abstract The “Legacy Rule” revisions of Combustible Coal Residuals (CCR) regulations for inactive electric utility surface impoundments and CCR management units and the aggressive timelines associated with compliance makes efficient evaluation of potential groundwater impacts critical for program …


Alternate Liner Demonstration (Ald) For Ccr Surface Impoundment, John Seymour, Mike Coram, Clinton Carlson, Isaiah Vaught May 2024

Alternate Liner Demonstration (Ald) For Ccr Surface Impoundment, John Seymour, Mike Coram, Clinton Carlson, Isaiah Vaught

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Alternate Liner Demonstration (ALD) for CCR Surface Impoundment Authors Mr. John Seymour - United States - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Mr. Mike Coram - United States - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Dr. Clinton Carlson - United States - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Mr. Isaiah Vaught - United States - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Mr. Jesse Varsho - United States - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Abstract An alternate liner demonstration was prepared for a large (300+ acres) CCR surface impoundment (SI) in accordance with the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rule [40CFR257.71(d)]. The SI had a natural glacial clay bottom liner and compacted clay side liner (containment …


Leaching Behaviors Of Constituents From Coal Combustion Residuals, Charles Hostetler, Kacey Garber, Lindsey Hawksworth May 2024

Leaching Behaviors Of Constituents From Coal Combustion Residuals, Charles Hostetler, Kacey Garber, Lindsey Hawksworth

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Leaching Behaviors of Constituents from Coal Combustion Residuals Authors Dr. Charles Hostetler - United States - SCS Engineers Ms. Kacey Garber - United States - SCS Engineers Ms. Lindsey Hawksworth - United States - SCS Engineers Abstract Understanding leaching behaviors of Appendix III and IV constituents from CCR units as a function of time is an important aspect of remedy selection and corrective action design. This is particularly important in regulated or legacy units where CCR removal is not feasible and infiltration or intermittent groundwater contact with CCR has the potential to mobilize constituents into the groundwater system. It is …


Ponded Ash Beneficial Use Investigation And Bid Solicitation, Adam Poffenberger May 2024

Ponded Ash Beneficial Use Investigation And Bid Solicitation, Adam Poffenberger

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Ponded Ash Beneficial Use Investigation and Bid Solicitation Authors Mr. Adam Poffenberger - United States - AECOM Abstract In response to federal and state regulations pertaining to disposal of ponded coal ash, development of site investigations and data collection to facilitate development of bid solicitation packages for coal ash beneficial use as an alternative to landfilling has gained traction. Several considerations should be considered to ensure that the site investigation is completed safely and supports the collection of pertinent information for beneficial use vendors to assess the quality of ash and determine viability of beneficiation technologies and/or processes to produce …


Supply Chain Challenges Impacting Ccr Groundwater Monitoring, Jennifer Gable, Rock Vitale, Amanda Cover May 2024

Supply Chain Challenges Impacting Ccr Groundwater Monitoring, Jennifer Gable, Rock Vitale, Amanda Cover

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Supply Chain Challenges Impacting CCR Groundwater Monitoring Authors Ms. Jennifer Gable - United States - Environmental Standards Mr. Rock Vitale - United States - Environmental Standards Ms. Amanda Cover - United States - Environmental Standards Abstract CCR groundwater monitoring programs require thoughtful contracting and management of qualified and accredited laboratories to generate high quality data for a variety of assessment and compliance purposes. The capacity available within the commercial laboratory market has been (and continues to be) severely stressed since the onset of COVID-19. As a result of the pandemic, many qualified laboratory analysts and/or key management and QA personnel …


Interim Protection Of Ccr Landfill Bottom Liner System – Case Study, Jarrett Beach, Kevin Resnik, Steven Turner May 2024

Interim Protection Of Ccr Landfill Bottom Liner System – Case Study, Jarrett Beach, Kevin Resnik, Steven Turner

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

INTERIM PROTECTION OF CCR LANDFILL BOTTOM LINER SYSTEM – CASE STUDY Authors Mr. Jarrett Beach - United States - LG&E and KU Mr. Kevin Resnik - United States - GAI Consultants, Inc. Mr. Steven Turner - United States - Tetra Tech, Inc. Abstract Due to multiple factors (beneficial use, alternate fuel sources, planned and unplanned outages, etc.), Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) landfills are seeing variable and unpredictable rates of CCR available for disposal. This creates construction and operational challenges for the Owner. These challenges are especially critical when a new cell is built or recently expanded, leaving acres of open …


A Stochastic Multi-Host Model For West Nile Virus: Determining The Probability Of Disease Extinction!, Suzanne Robertson May 2024

A Stochastic Multi-Host Model For West Nile Virus: Determining The Probability Of Disease Extinction!, Suzanne Robertson

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.


Stochastic Immunology Model And Its Analysis, Rahnuma Islam, David Swigon May 2024

Stochastic Immunology Model And Its Analysis, Rahnuma Islam, David Swigon

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.


Ccr Regulations Drive Uncertainty For Beneficial Use Projects Past And Present, Susan Jackson, Martha Thomsen, Dawn Santoianni May 2024

Ccr Regulations Drive Uncertainty For Beneficial Use Projects Past And Present, Susan Jackson, Martha Thomsen, Dawn Santoianni

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

CCR Regulations Drive Uncertainty for Beneficial Use Projects Past and Present Authors Ms. Susan Jackson - United States - Haley & Aldrich Inc. Mrs. Martha Thomsen - United States - Baker Botts LLP Ms. Dawn Santoianni - United States - Haley & Aldrich Inc. Abstract EPA’s recent position on beneficial use (BU) in proposed Part A and Part B decisions, as well as the agency’s policy positions and proposed changes to the CCR regulations articulated in the agency’s Proposed Legacy Rule, have created uncertainty and concern for utilities and ash marketers. Understanding how the agency distinguishes between legitimate BU projects …


Aquifer Characterization Techniques To Evaluate Coal Combustion Residuals Sources, Vincent Buening, Wenbo Xie May 2024

Aquifer Characterization Techniques To Evaluate Coal Combustion Residuals Sources, Vincent Buening, Wenbo Xie

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Aquifer Characterization Techniques to Evaluate Coal Combustion Residuals Sources Authors Mr. Vincent Buening - United States - TRC Mr. Wenbo Xie - United States - TRC Abstract Many of the constituents monitored in groundwater for CCR Rule compliance occur naturally in the environment. Sorting through natural and anthropogenic sources often requires additional in-depth analysis beyond the routine groundwater monitoring program. TRC’s practical application of several aquifer characterization tools and strategies can be used to evaluate potential sources of CCR constituents in groundwater. These strategies include the use of stable isotopes such as boron (δ11B), lithium (δ7Li), and strontium (δ87Sr); age …


Coal Combustion Product Utilization In Thailand, Chattrawadee Netwong, Nawamonwan Sirima, Chalermphol Bunsong, Umaporn Thong-Eiam May 2024

Coal Combustion Product Utilization In Thailand, Chattrawadee Netwong, Nawamonwan Sirima, Chalermphol Bunsong, Umaporn Thong-Eiam

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Coal Combustion Product Utilization in Thailand Authors Ms. Chattrawadee Netwong - Thailand - Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Ms. Nawamonwan Sirima - Thailand - Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Mr. Chalermphol Bunsong - Thailand - Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Ms. Umaporn Thong-Eiam - Thailand - Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Abstract In recent years, the coal combustion product (CCP) industry has gained significant attention worldwide as a sustainable solution to both environmental challenges and economic opportunities. In Thailand, the management and utilization of CCPs such as fly ash, bottom ash, and FGD gypsum have emerged …


Paper_Horizontal Vibrating Wire Piezometer Installation – A New Direction In Geotechnical Evaluation, Dan Ombalski, Brian Shinall, Michael Lubrecht, David Bardsley May 2024

Paper_Horizontal Vibrating Wire Piezometer Installation – A New Direction In Geotechnical Evaluation, Dan Ombalski, Brian Shinall, Michael Lubrecht, David Bardsley

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

HORIZONTAL VIBRATING WIRE PIEZOMETER INSTALLATION – A NEW DIRECTION IN GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION Authors Mr. Dan Ombalski - United States - Ellingson Mr. Brian Shinall - United States - Ellingson Mr. Michael Lubrecht - United States - Ellingson Mr. David Bardsley - United States - Ellingson Mr. Dave Rugh - United States - GSI Environmental Abstract Coal combustion residuals (CCR) within basins or impoundment can become unstable during construction and mitigation activities such as building floating roads, bridges, or dewatering activities. One way to evaluate the stability of the CCR materials is to monitor pore water pressure utilizing vibrating wire piezometers …


Successful Practices To Accelerate Pond Closure With Beneficial Reuse Of Ccr, John Gartin, Dearl Tate, Tom Kierspe May 2024

Successful Practices To Accelerate Pond Closure With Beneficial Reuse Of Ccr, John Gartin, Dearl Tate, Tom Kierspe

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Successful practices to accelerate pond closure with beneficial reuse of CCR Authors Mr. John Gartin - United States - Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Mr. Dearl Tate - United States - Tetra Tech EC, Inc. Mr. Tom Kierspe - United States - The SEFA Group, LLC Abstract Successful project implementation by the Duke Energy, SEFA Group, and Tetra Tech Team to achieve pond closure with beneficiation at the retired H.F. Lee Plant. Duke Energy is beneficially reusing ash from multiple basins at the site, providing a source of materials that helps cement producers meet their sustainability goals and compliance while ensuring …


The Robustness Of Metric Perceptual Representations Derived From Ordinal Comparisons, David-Elias Künstle, Felix A. Wichmann May 2024

The Robustness Of Metric Perceptual Representations Derived From Ordinal Comparisons, David-Elias Künstle, Felix A. Wichmann

MODVIS Workshop

No abstract provided.


Characterization Of Perceptual Spaces From Triadic Similarity Judgments, Jonathan Victor May 2024

Characterization Of Perceptual Spaces From Triadic Similarity Judgments, Jonathan Victor

MODVIS Workshop

Perceptual spaces are mental workspaces that organize a sensory or cognitive domain into a format that supports functions such as comparison, grouping, learning, and generalization. Determining the geometry of a perceptual space – i.e., the properties of the perceptual distances within the space -- is thus crucial not only to understand these intermediate levels of processing at an algorithmic level, but also as a starting point for comparison with neural measures of similarity. While perceptual spaces are often taken to be Euclidean or nearly so (the classic example is trichromatic color space), this assumption, when tested, is often violated. Moreover, …


A Foveated Model Of Visual Discrimination Based On Windowed Texture Statistics, Jan W. Kurzawski, William F. Broderick, Eero P. Simoncelli, Jonathan Winawer May 2024

A Foveated Model Of Visual Discrimination Based On Windowed Texture Statistics, Jan W. Kurzawski, William F. Broderick, Eero P. Simoncelli, Jonathan Winawer

MODVIS Workshop

Most information from visual scenes is discarded by the human nervous system and thus cannot influence visual behavior. Here, we investigated the loss of spatial pattern information. This loss increases dramatically with eccentricity. Recently, models have been developed that average image features in pooling windows whose diameters scale with eccentricity. These models can be used to synthesize “metamers” of natural scenes, images which are physically different but perceptually indistinguishable. Psychophysical experiments have identified the maximum window scaling for which model discrimination abilities match human performance (“critical scaling”). If images are synthesized with pooling windows that exceed critical scaling (“supercritical scaling”), …


Ccr Landfill Reclamation For Beneficial Use, Brian Owens May 2024

Ccr Landfill Reclamation For Beneficial Use, Brian Owens

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

CCR Landfill Reclamation for Beneficial Reuse – Lessons Learned and Practical Considerations Authors Mr. Brian Owens - United States - WSP USA Abstract It is not news that coal-fired power and the resulting coal combustion residual (CCR) generation is declining while the beneficial reuse demand remains strong. As this trend continues, energy companies are beginning to reclaim landfilled CCRs to supply the market with sellable-quality materials. Although reclaiming surface impoundment CCRs is also ongoing, reclamation of landfilled CCRs is expected to continue long after surface impoundments have been closed. The author will review lessons learned through reclaiming flue gas desulfurization …


Enhancing Electrical Network Vulnerability Assessment With Machine Learning And Deep Learning Techniques, M Mishkatur Rahman, Ayman Sajjad Akash, Harun Pirim, Chau Le, Trung Le, Om Prakash Yadav May 2024

Enhancing Electrical Network Vulnerability Assessment With Machine Learning And Deep Learning Techniques, M Mishkatur Rahman, Ayman Sajjad Akash, Harun Pirim, Chau Le, Trung Le, Om Prakash Yadav

Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS)

This research utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to evaluate node vul-
nerability in power grid networks. Utilizing the SciGRID and GridKit datasets, con-
sisting of 479, 16,167 nodes and 765, 20,539 edges respectively, the study employs
K-nearest neighbor and median imputation methods to address missing data. Cen-
trality metrics are integrated into a single comprehensive score for assessing node
criticality, categorizing nodes into four centrality levels informative of vulnerability.
This categorization informs the use of traditional machine learning (including XG-
Boost, SVM, Multilayer Perceptron) and Graph Neural Networks in the analysis.
The study not only benchmarks the capabilities of these …


Protecting The Environment In Times Of Armed Conflict: The 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award For Environmental Law And Diplomacy Transcript, Nicholas Robinson May 2024

Protecting The Environment In Times Of Armed Conflict: The 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award For Environmental Law And Diplomacy Transcript, Nicholas Robinson

Pace Environmental Law Review

2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy honoring Ambassador Marja Lehto of Finland and Former Ambassador Marie Jacobsson of Sweden for their pivotal roles advancing environmental law and policy to protect the environment in times of armed conflict.


When It Rains, It Pours: Weather Modification Law In The United States And A Proposal For Federal Control, Brendan Woodruff May 2024

When It Rains, It Pours: Weather Modification Law In The United States And A Proposal For Federal Control, Brendan Woodruff

Pace Environmental Law Review

Though weather modification has been used as a strategy to address issues such as drought throughout history, there continues to be a lack of federal regulation addressing weather modification. This Note surveys state regulations on weather modification and examines the current status of how the federal government addresses weather modification. Ultimately, this Note makes the case for why the Department of the Interior should take on the federal regulation of weather modification.


Protecting Public Land From Trespass: Why The Six-Year Statute Of Limitations In 28 U.S.C. § 2415(B) Is Appropriate For All Trespass Cases On Federal Land, Zach Fader May 2024

Protecting Public Land From Trespass: Why The Six-Year Statute Of Limitations In 28 U.S.C. § 2415(B) Is Appropriate For All Trespass Cases On Federal Land, Zach Fader

Pace Environmental Law Review

The United States has the authority to bring claims for trespass on federal land under the statutes of the state in which the trespass occurs. Many states have statutes that codify and often alter the elements of common law trespass while also providing for double or treble damages. Thus, in cases of trespass on federal lands, the government is incentivized to bring claims under state trespass statutes. Doing so adds an alternate theory of liability and maximizes the opportunity to recover adequate damages. 28 U.S.C. § 2415(b), in part, sets a six-year statute of limitations for when the United States …


Fighting Climate Gentrification In The Courts, Samantha Blend May 2024

Fighting Climate Gentrification In The Courts, Samantha Blend

Pace Environmental Law Review

Climate gentrification, a specific type of gentrification that occurs when the impacts of climate change displace lower-income communities, will likely increase in severity as climate change worsens. While policies such as inclusionary zoning may be the most efficient way to combat climate gentrification, litigation can fill gaps that may arise in such policies. This Note examines potential causes of action for climate gentrification litigation and their likelihood of success. Based on an examination of the different causes of action and their likelihood of success, this Note concludes that climate gentrification litigation can help legitimize the issue of climate gentrification and …


A Pilot Study On The Measurement Of Connectedness To Nature Around Nature Immersion With Green Exercise On Desert Trails, Dustin W. Davis, Elias M. Malek, Robert Salatto, Marcus M. Lawrence, Jacob W. Manning, Mark Debeliso, Merrill Russen Landers, Graham Mcginnis, James W. Navalta May 2024

A Pilot Study On The Measurement Of Connectedness To Nature Around Nature Immersion With Green Exercise On Desert Trails, Dustin W. Davis, Elias M. Malek, Robert Salatto, Marcus M. Lawrence, Jacob W. Manning, Mark Debeliso, Merrill Russen Landers, Graham Mcginnis, James W. Navalta

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology Volume 5: Issue 1, Article 5, 2024. Studies have reported that non-exercise nature immersion (e.g., sitting) and green exercise increase connectedness to nature. The sitting was long, and the exercise was moderate-to-vigorous. And whether the scales used are valid and test-retest reliable is unclear. The main purpose of this study was to determine whether brief sitting and walking in green space affects connectedness to nature. The second purpose was to evaluate the concurrent validity of the Visual Analog Scale-Nature (VAS-N) with the Love and Care for Nature Scale (LCN). The third purpose was to …


Clustering Using Self Organizing Maps In Biology, Olcay Akman May 2024

Clustering Using Self Organizing Maps In Biology, Olcay Akman

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.


Decoding Immune Cell Navigation: Integrating Artificial Life Modeling With Tumor Microenvironment Dynamics, Sadegh Marzban May 2024

Decoding Immune Cell Navigation: Integrating Artificial Life Modeling With Tumor Microenvironment Dynamics, Sadegh Marzban

Biology and Medicine Through Mathematics Conference

No abstract provided.


Ccr Closure Cost Savings Through Nature-Based Solutions, John Watrous, Josh Running, Amanda Ludlow May 2024

Ccr Closure Cost Savings Through Nature-Based Solutions, John Watrous, Josh Running, Amanda Ludlow

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Nature-based Solutions for CCR Closure Authors Mr. John Watrous - United States - Stantec Mr. Josh Running - United States - Stantec Ms. Amanda Ludlow - United States - Stantec Abstract Employing nature-based solutions (NbS) in CCR Unit closure can substantially reduce construction costs while supporting water treatment and management goals and investing in natural capital improvements. Real-world scenarios of natural capital development opportunities that support attaining carbon, biodiversity, and other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals are presented. Closure-by-Removal (CbR) is extremely expensive when compared to Closure-in-Place (CiP). The costs for CbR can be 400-1000% of CiP costs, which …


Navigating The Complexities Of Ccr Groundwater Assessment & Monitoring In Coastal Environments-​ A Technical Exploration, Stephen Wilson, Trenton Godwin, Kevin Stephenson May 2024

Navigating The Complexities Of Ccr Groundwater Assessment & Monitoring In Coastal Environments-​ A Technical Exploration, Stephen Wilson, Trenton Godwin, Kevin Stephenson

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Navigating the Complexities of Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Groundwater Assessment and Monitoring in Coastal Environments: A Technical Exploration Authors Mr. Stephen Wilson - United States - Resolute Environmental & Water Resources Consulting Mr. Trenton Godwin - United States - Resolute Environmental & Water Resources Consulting Mr. Kevin Stephenson - United States - Resolute Environmental & Water Resources Consulting Abstract Coastal environments pose distinctive challenges for the monitoring and assessment of Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) groundwater. Unlike their inland counterparts, coastal sites present complexities such as naturally-occurring brackish or saline groundwater containing elevated concentrations of Appendix III and IV constituents. These …


Construction And Mining Applications Of 60% - 100 % Portland Cement Replaced Ash-Based Concrete In South Africa, Cyril Attwell May 2024

Construction And Mining Applications Of 60% - 100 % Portland Cement Replaced Ash-Based Concrete In South Africa, Cyril Attwell

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Construction and Mining applications of 60% - 100 % Portland cement replaced ASH-based concrete in South Africa Authors Mr. Cyril Attwell - South Africa - ARC Innovations Abstract Keywords: Alkali-activation, coal ash, shotcrete, ash stabilisation Abstract The growing adoption of AAM, (alkali-activated material), derived from coal combustion residue (coal ash), in international mining and construction industries stems from its adaptability to diverse project requirements. Key considerations include material application at extreme depths (4-5 km), exposure to rock temperatures exceeding 50°C, extended open time of mixed material (up to 30 days), high early strength, and effective energy absorption. Formulation challenges encompass …


Successful Beneficiation Strategies For Harvested Coal Ash Residuals (Ccr), Bill Fedorka May 2024

Successful Beneficiation Strategies For Harvested Coal Ash Residuals (Ccr), Bill Fedorka

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

Successful Beneficiation Strategies for Harvested Coal Ash Residuals (CCR) Authors Mr. Bill Fedorka, P.E. - United States - The SEFA Group, LLC Abstract The positive economic, environmental and technical benefits of utilizing coal ash as a replacement for cement in concrete has an extensive and successful history. However, the availability of current production coal ash for use as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in concrete has decreased dramatically. Harvested CCR from disposal and storage sites has proven to be a valuable resource. The SEFA Group has been beneficiating harvested coal ash on a commercial scale since 2015, and to date …


Tva Solar Installation On A Closed Ccr Unit, Steve Mayes, Kenneth Hughes, Shane Harris May 2024

Tva Solar Installation On A Closed Ccr Unit, Steve Mayes, Kenneth Hughes, Shane Harris

World of Coal Ash Proceedings

TVA Solar Installation on a Closed CCR Unit Authors Mr. Steve Mayes - United States - Watershed Geo Mr. Kenneth Hughes - United States - Watershed Geo Mr. Shane Harris - United States - TVA Abstract As the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is endeavoring to reduce its carbon levels 80% by 2035 and aspiring to be net-zero by 2050, it is exploring the buildout of 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of renewable solar power on closed CCR units throughout the Tennessee Valley in a project known as Project Phoenix. To vet out this potential and push towards this robust solar initiative becoming …