DRBC - Pollutant Minimization Plan July 28, 2005 Workshop

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) on May 18, 2005 unanimously adopted a rule to establish pollutant minimization plan (PMP) requirements for point (end-of-pipe) and non-point (runoff) discharges of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Delaware Estuary.

A workshop, cosponsored by the New Jersey Water Environment Association and the DRBC, was held on July 28, 2005 at the Rutger's EcoComplex in Bordentown, N.J. to explain this innovative approach to impacted dischargers. The event, attended by over 100 persons, covered:

The presentations that follow were given by Thomas J. Fikslin and John Yagecic, both of DRBC, as well as by representatives of industrial and municipal entities during the breakout sessions (free Adobe reader is required to view these files).

	Thomas J. Fikslin, Ph.D., DRBC: Pollutant Minimization Plan Regulations: Section 4.30.9 of the DRBC Water Quality Regulations. View powerpoint presentation (72 KB)
	John Yagecic, P.E., DRBC: PCB Pollutant Minimization Plans: Background and Guidance. View powerpoint presentation (973 KB)
	John Jengo, P.G., MWH Americas, Inc. and Paul McDonald, ConocoPhillips Trainer Refinery: ConocoPhillips- Systematic PCB Source Characterization: Achieving a Major PMP Goal. View powerpoint presentation (972 KB)
	William Silverstein, P.E., Roux Associates, Inc.: Amtrak's Experiences with the Pollutant Minimization Plan Requirements. View powerpoint presentation (635 KB)
	Bruce S. Aptowicz, P.E., Deputy Director of Operations, Philadelphia Water Department: Philadelphia's Experiences with the Pollutant Minimization Plan Requirements. View powerpoint presentation (532 KB)
	Andrew Kricun, P.E., Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority: Camden County MUA's PCB Pollution Minimization Plan. View powerpoint presentation (35 KB)