Integral Consulting Inc.

We’re heading to the beautiful mountains of Lake Tahoe next week, October 7–9, for the 7th Annual Western Groundwater Congress, the biggest industry event of the year! R. Jeffrey Davis will be presenting “Assessing a Social Value of Water in ASR Projects,” on Wednesday, October 9, at 8 a.m. We are looking forward to three days packed with talks, panels, and workshops about evolving technology, environmental resilience, emerging contaminants, and so much more. Integral is a proud sponsor of this event. See you in Lake Tahoe! #groundwater

EPA Announces Chemical Candidates for Prioritization Under TSCA On September 30 and October 1, EPA hosted webinars announcing their candidate list of 27 chemicals under TSCA, from which five will be prioritized. Twenty-four of the 27 chemicals were included in the 2014 TSCA Work Plan, including multiple chemicals used in the petroleum industry and in plastics. Of note, the candidate chemicals also include Bisphenol S, 6PPD, and hydrogen fluoride, which were not included in the 2014 TSCA Work Plan, but have faced increased scrutiny in recent years.  The full list of candidate chemicals is as follows:  1. 1-hexadecanol  2. 2-ethylhexyl 2,3,4,5-tetrabromobenzoate (TBB)  3. 4-tert-octylphenol [also known as (4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-phenol)]  4. Benzene  5. Bis(2-ethylhexyl)-3,4,5,6-Tetrabromophthalate (TBPH)  6. Bisphenol-A (BPA)  7. Creosote  8. di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP)  9. Ethylbenzene  10. Naphthalene  11. n-nitroso-diphenylamine  12. p,p’-oxybis (benzenesulfonyl hydrazide)  13. Styrene  14. Tribromomethane  15. Triglycidyl isocyanurate  19. Antimony and antimony compounds  20. Arsenic and arsenic compounds  21. Cobalt and cobalt compounds  22. Lead and lead compounds  23. Long-chain chlorinated paraffins (C18-C20)  24. Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (C14-C17)  25. Bisphenol-S (BPS)  26. Hydrogen fluoride (HF)  27. N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) Industries that manufacture or sell any of the candidate chemicals should stay apprised of further prioritization activities under TSCA.  Integral Consulting Inc. is at the forefront of regulatory changes under TSCA. Questions? Reach out to our regulatory toxicologists Claire Hamaji, MPH, and Heather Lynch, MPH, DABT for help navigating these rapidly evolving regulations. #TSCA #regulatoryupdate

We’re in Pittsburgh, PA next week for the annual Materials Science & Technology Technical Meeting and Exhibition, an esteemed forum for fostering technical innovation at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and application.  On Monday, October 7, Chris Sinton will co-chair the 8 a.m. symposium, “Enhancing Recycling and Reuse of Secondary Materials to Support a Circular Economy,” where he will also present his work, “Reuse of Solid Mining Waste: Resources from the Interstate Technology Regulatory Council,” at 11:10 a.m. We’re proud to contribute to this event’s diverse technical program and lead discussions on technologies and strategies that support the goals of material circularity.  See you in Pittsburgh!   #materialsscience #circulareconomy

Publishing unvetted science risks undermining public understanding as well as scientific credibility.    As #PeerReviewWeek2024 concludes, we're reminded of how vital peer review is in ensuring research quality and supporting exemplary scholarly communication. This reflection hits home as we consider an emerging, troubling trend: sensational headlines taking precedence over thoroughly vetted science, especially in areas of emerging contaminants such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics.    Learn more in Kristian Fried and Ellen Hartley's latest article.

I’m pretty jazzed that I get to share my thoughts tomorrow on the concept of “social value of water”. Maybe Mickey and Goofy will want to attend. The invitation has been extended. ASSESSING A SOCIAL VALUE OF WATER IN ASR PROJECTS (Invited) 8:00 am - Tuesday, September 24 Thanks to the Geological Society of America for inviting me to come and speak. Integral Consulting Inc. works with clients across the country to solve their difficult water challenges.

We’re in Herndon, VA, this week for American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)'s Occupational and Environmental Exposure of Skin to Chemicals (OEESC) conference, the leading international conference on skin exposure.  On Monday, Heather Lynch will present a talk, “Dermal Monitoring Decision Framework: A Case Study for TSCA Compliance for Dermal Exposure Data,” co-authored by Claire Hamaji, MPH, who will also be in attendance. On Tuesday, Heather will present a poster, “Analytical Method Validation Study of 1,2-Dichloropropane on Charcoal-Based Dermal Collection Patches.” OEESC has been at the forefront of advancing the prevention of ill health due to skin exposure for over two decades. We're excited to contribute to this multidisciplinary exchange of scientific discoveries and practical ideas from around the globe.  #dermalexposure #conference

Integral is gearing up to participate in #ClimateWeekNYC, September 22–29, 2024!    Daniel Doolittle will be at the 8th Annual Offshore Wind Transmission US Conference September 24–25, and NYC Offshore Wind Drinks on September 25. Jennifer Wollenberg will be at The Nest Climate Campus September 24–26. (More info in the comments).   The largest annual climate event of its kind, Climate Week NYC features 600+ events, uniting global leaders in business, politics, and civil society. This year’s theme, “It’s Time,” fits the present urgency for accelerated climate action, a renewable energy transition, and an accounting of human impacts on biodiversity. Are you going to be there? Let's connect and explore how we can contribute to a sustainable future. #ItsTime #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero #ClimateInnovation 

We’re excited to join the nation’s leading Natural Resource Damage experts this week at Law Seminars International’s annual conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Judi Durda will share her expertise as a panelist in the seminar, “What is the Next Big Thing?”, discussing the scientific and legal horizons for emerging compounds beyond PFAS, including 1,4-dioxane and 6-PPD.   This conference covers a wide range of critical environmental topics, from the Biden Administration's agenda and recent Supreme Court decisions to state and tribal roles in natural resource damages, emerging compounds, and evolving environmental risks and regulations. View agenda: https://lnkd.in/dgPbYnWe     We’re proud to be at the forefront of environmental law and policy. See you in Santa Fe!  #NRD #6PPD #environmentallaw

This Thursday, September 19 at 10:35 a.m. CET (or 4:35 a.m. ET!) - Silvia Gianetti Barber will present "Portable X‐Ray Fluorescence Analyzers to Characterize Heavy Metals in Soil: Persistent Arsenic from Historical Sodium Arsenite Application as Herbicide" at Remtech Europe! Free registration is still open: https://lnkd.in/gKSSDcXM

Our Jennifer Wollenberg will be co-instructing the course, “Introduction to New Jersey Resilient Environments and Landscapes (NJ REAL)” this Wednesday, September 18, 9–10:30 a.m.      “Introduction to NJ REAL” covers:   💡 NJ REAL rule proposal overview    💡 NJDEP’s climate goals   💡 Impact on LSRPs and redevelopment projects   💡 Sustainability, ESG, and NJ REAL    💡 Technical/legal insights and panel discussion     🎓 Earn credits: LSRPs, P.E.s, NY P.E.s/P.G.s, and NJ attorneys     Sign up now: https://swiy.co/OOoB