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Let's Talk Remediation
Discussing All Things Remediation Related.
Here we will cover topics from best practices, to current events, to interviewing Experts in these fields, to stories of recent projects that all related to remediation. We will also address specific topics and Listener questions. And we will host Guest Industry Professionals and have live shows from conferences.
Episodes
45 episodes
LTR - Ep 45 - What Is A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?
In this 45th episode, I discuss What Is A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment ("ESA") is the first step in understanding the level of possible environmental contamination risk is associated with ...
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LTR - Ep. 44 - What Are Carbon Numbers and How Do They Relate to Environmental Remediation?
In this 44th episode, I discuss What Are Carbon Numbers and How Do They Relate to Environmental Remediation?Carbon Numbers refer to the number of Carbon Atoms in a particular molecule. The number of Carbon Atoms directly correlate ...
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LTR - Ep. 43 - The Dinosaur Method of "Dig and Haul" As A Remediation Method
In this 43rd episode, I discuss The Dinosaur Method of "Dig and Haul" As A Remediation Method."Digging and Hauling" away contaminated Soil and Water has been done for decades. It's out of sight and out of mind. However, there...
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LTR - Ep. 42 - "What is Environmental Remediation?"
In this 42nd episode, I discuss "What is Environmental Remediation?"Environmental Remediation is the removal by some means of pollution or contamination from Soil, Water or Air due to it not being naturally occurring and as such is causi...
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LTR - Ep. 41 - Happy 40th Birthday to Our Ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental (3/6/1986 - 3/6/2026)
In this 41st episode, we celebrate Hanby Environmental's story from beginning to current day.I tell the story of our founding by Our Founder, Inventor, Namesake and My Grandfather John David Hanby.I also provide some background on...
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LTR Ep. 40 - What Are Remediation Technology Descriptions for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites?
In this 40th episode, I discuss "What Are Remediation Technology Descriptions for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites?"In this episode of Let's Talk Remediation, I briefly go over the different Remediation Technologies and Medias that can be ...
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LTR - Ep 39 - What Are The Main Hazard Classifications for Hazardous Materials?
In this 39th episode, I discuss "What Are The Main Hazard Classifications for Hazardous Materials?"Hazardous Materials for Transportation purposes are classified into (9) main classification categories. The purpose of the classific...
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LTR - Ep 38 - What is "Waste?" (Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous)
In this 38th episode, I discuss What is "Waste?" (Hazardous vs. Non-Hazardous).Waste refers to any substance, material, or byproduct that is discarded, unwanted, or unusable after its primary purpose has been served. It encompasses solid...
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LTR - Ep 37 - What is "CERCLA?" (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act)
In this 37th episode, I discuss What is "CERCLA?"The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), enacted in 1980 and commonly known as Superfund, authorizes the EPA to clean up sites contaminate...
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LTR - Ep 36 - What is "RCRA?" (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
In this 36th episode, I discuss What is "RCRA?"The
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LTR - Ep 35 - What Are The "NCP and NCP List" and What's Their Purpose?
In this 35th episode, I discuss What Are The "NCP and NCP List" and What's Their Purpose?During this episode, I go through what The NCP and NCP List are and their intended purpose of regulating the products that are used during an Oil Sp...
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LTR - Ep 34 - The Top Environmental Remediation Technologies Recognized by The US EPA
In this 34th episode, I discuss The Top Environmental Remediation Technologies Recognized by The US EPA.During this episode, I go through and brief discuss The Top 25 Environmental Remediation Technologies recognized by The US EPA.
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LTR - Ep 33 - What Are The Common Water Remediation Options for AF3 (PFAS/PFOS)?
In this 33rd episode, I discuss What Are The Common Water Remediation Options for AF3 (PFAS/PFOS)?The complex remediation need of AF3 (AFFF) containing PFAS/PFOS has options that fall into two categories; Separation/Capture and Destructi...
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LTR - Ep 32 - Which Regulatory Bodies Are Involved in Environmental Remediation?
In this 32nd episode, I discuss Which Regulatory Bodies Are Involved in Environmental Remediation?When Environmental Remediation is taking place, there could be both Federal and State Agencies involved. The driver as to if both are...
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LTR - Ep 31 - What Are The Most Common Water Remediation Methods?
In this 31st episode, I discuss What Are The Most Common Water Remediation Methods? Common water remediation methods focus on physical, chemical, and biological processes, with major techniques including filtration, reverse osmosis ...
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LTR - Ep 30 - What Are The Most Common Soil Remediation Methods
In this 30th episode, I discuss What Are The Most Common Soil Remediation Methods? Common soil remediation methods include excavation/disposal, bioremediation, thermal treatment, chemical treatment (like oxidation/reduction) and phy...
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LTR - Ep 29 - What Are The Most Common Environmental Contaminates Found in Water?
In this 29th episode, I discuss What Are The Most Common Environmental Contaminates Found in Water? I just wanted to have a brief overview of the most commonly found environmental contaminates found in water. Environmental Con...
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LTR - Ep 28 - What Are The Most Common Environmental Contaminates Found in Soil?
In this 28th episode, I discuss What Are The Most Common Environmental Contaminates Found in Soil? I just wanted to have a brief overview of the most. commonly found environmental contaminates found in soil. Environmental Cont...
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LTR - Ep 27 - Current Event: Half A Million Gallons of Liquid Asphalt Spilled into Chicago River
In this 27th episode I review a current event of "Half A Million Gallons of Liquid Asphalt Spilled into Chicago River."In an article I ran across, it provided details about this recent event of Half A Million Gallons of Liquid Asphalt Sp...
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LTR - Ep 26 - "Time is Money" applies to Remediation also!
In this 26th episode, I discuss how the age old slogan "Time is Money" applies to the Remediation Industry.A recent dialog I had with a Prospect, prompted me to cover this topic.During a Remediation project, waiting for analytical...
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LTR - Ep 25 - What is a Superfund Site?
In this 25th episode, I discuss "What is a Superfund Site?Superfund Sites are another term often heard throughout the Environmental and Remediation Industries. Superfund Sites are locations where The US EPA has determined there is ...
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LTR - Ep 24 - What is a Brownfield Site?
In this 24th episode, I discuss "What is a Brownfield Site?"From time to time in The Environmental and Remediation Industries, you hear this term "Brownfield," so I wanted to discuss what it means.A Brownfield Site is previously d...
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LTR - Ep 23 - What is a Representative Sample?
In this 23rd episode, I discuss "What is a Representative Sample?"In remediation efforts, it's important to use "representative samples" in order to get a better understanding of the remediation progress. As the name implies, a rep...
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LTR - Ep 22 - Current Event - EPA Approves Clean Up Blueprint for Berry's Creek
In this 22nd episode, I discuss another Current Event: EPA Approves Clean Up Blueprint for Berry's Creek.On October 8, 2025 The US EPA announced the approval of a clean up blueprint for Berry's Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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LTR - Ep 21 - Reliable Field Measurements, Keeping Remediation Moving Forward
In this 21st episode, the topic is "Reliable Field Measurements, Keeping Remediation Moving Forward."This episode 21, pulls together some details from prior episodes; #4, #5, #6, #15 and #19.The topic was prompted by a discussion ...
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