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To: Members & Affiliates
From: National Office
Date: May 25, 2001
Subject: 2001 SUMMER CONFERENCE — THE BIOSOLIDS CHALLENGE . . . ENSURING SUCCESS
Reference: MU 01-5

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND AMSA'S 2001 SUMMER CONFERENCE

The Biosolids Challenge . . . Ensuring Success
July 17-20, 2001
The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS TODAY -- HOTEL CUT-OFF IS JUNE 20, 2001

AMSA's upcoming Summer Conference -- The Biosolids Challenge...Ensuring Success -- will be held at the historic Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 17 -20. The agenda will focus on key biosolids management issues that affect publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) across the nation including -- dioxin, radioactivity, pathogens, worker health and safety, environmental management systems, public acceptance and improved science. These crucial issues, currently in the national spotlight, will have implications on biosolids disposal and reuse practices nationwide.


Conference Agenda to Focus on Biosolids Management
Biosolids management programs have come under increased evaluation from Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the National Academy of Science. Several of these initiatives undertaken by these entities will culminate in 2001, and AMSA members will be ready.

Currently, EPA is working to complete agency-wide dioxin reassessment, which may have significant impact on EPA's plans to finalize proposed Part 503 regulatory revisions to limit dioxins in land applied biosolids. To assess the economic impact of this rule, AMSA is also conducting a dioxin in biosolids survey to ensure that the concerns of the clean water community are being met. Preliminary results of this survey will be available at AMSA's Summer Conference.


Practitioners Share EMS Experience
The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) has undertaken a demonstration program to evaluate the use of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) as a means to improve biosolids management practices. Conference attendees will hear about these cutting-edge biosolids management programs from the practitioner's perspective.


Sandman to Provide Risk Workshop
Ongoing public acceptance concerns make biosolids management an important communications issue. To help with these concerns, Dr. Peter M. Sandman, a renowned risk communications expert, will conduct a biosolids-focused Risk Communication Workshop during AMSA's Summer Conference. This important session, entitled, Biosolids: Talking to Communities -- And Doing it Better, will provide useful tools to members on how to:

  • Be proactive in outreach efforts
  • Diagnose the concerns of the public and respond effectively
  • Communicate effectively when speaking with stakeholders about important biosolids issues

Dr. Sandman's advice should be especially useful for public agencies working to increase public acceptance of biosolids reuse and disposal.


AMSA Committees to Examine Important Clean Water Issues
AMSA's special committees will meet during the 2001 Summer Conference. These meetings are designed to keep attendees abreast of current and emerging regulatory and legislative issues from sanitary sewer overflows to infrastructure funding. These strategic discussions will be critical; committee members and interested individuals are encouraged to attend.


Special Events Planned for Summer Conference
Attendees will have the choice of two special events during AMSA's 2001 Summer Conference:

  • The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is offering a tour of their Jones Island Wastewater Treatment Plant and Milorganite® production facility. Milorganite® is celebrating its 75th successful year as an organic, slow release fertilizer.
  • Tee-off at The Bog! Breathtaking in scope and traditional in design, this course is the site for the 15th Annual AMSA Open.


Milwaukee -- Eccentric, Enchanting and Enjoyable
July is a perfect setting to join AMSA in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On the doorstep of Lake Michigan, attendees of the Summer Conference can enjoy breakfast at a downtown café, visit the Milwaukee Public Museum, wander around Pabst Mansion or take a stroll along the picturesque Riverwalk. These are just a few of the memories you can take back with you.


Make Your Hotel Reservation Today -- Deadline June 20
Be sure to reserve your hotel accommodations at the Pfister Hotel by the June 20th deadline to guarantee the special conference rate of $136 single/double. To make your reservations today, call the Pfister Hotel at 800/558-8222, and be sure to mention that you a participant in AMSA's 2001 Summer Conference.


Additional Summer Conference Information Headed Your Way. . .
So, don't forget to check your mail and click on AMSA's web site, www.amsa-cleanwater.org, for the most up-to-date information on the 2001 Summer Conference, The Biosolids Challenge . . . Ensuring Success.

 

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