Upcoming & Recent Training Seminars and Workshops

September 24, 2010
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

KERAMIDA Training Workshop for Employees:
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course

This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards.

"HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course"

- Larry Newport, Manager, Health & Safety Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

September 17, 2010
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

KERAMIDA Training Workshop for Employees:
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course

This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards.

"HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course"

- Larry Newport, Manager, Health & Safety Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

August 22 & 23, 2010
Nashville, Tennessee

American Foundry Society - Foundry Environmental 101-10 Seminar

The seminar objective is to learn about the basic environmental issues and concerns (permitting snd reporting, testing, pollution contol and environmental management) facing the metal casting industry in the US.

"Water Quality Laws, Regulations & Reports"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Division, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Jim Schifo, P.E., Vice President, Sustainability and Industrial Services, KERAMIDA Inc.    

   

June 15, 2010
Evansville, Indiana

Southwest Indiana Regional Sustainability Alliance - Green Business 101 Workshop

The Green Business 101 Workshop offered participants the following:

• Learn how to design and implement green principles that add value to your bottom line.
• Explore local, regional, and national green programs and funding options.
• Expand your market base through sustainable green practices and comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requirements.
• Learn about performance indicators in key sustainability areas, such as carbon footprinting, greenhouse gases, energy and water conservations, and waste reduction.
• Put your sustainable green business program on FastTrack™.

KERAMIDA hosted this event.

"Green Business 101"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Division, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Anna Jetmore-Vargas, M.E.M., Director of Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 14, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana

Axium: Ajera Project Management - KERAMIDA Training Workshop for Employees

A Training Presentation of Ajera Project Management - "What Senior Management Looks For". Four 15-minute presentations by each of KERAMIDA's senior managers.

"What Senior Management Looks For"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Division, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Andrew Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Douglas Zabonick, P.E., Senior Vice President, EHS Compliance, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 10, 2010
Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Bar Association Environmental Law Committee - Updates on Local Brownfield Resources

Topics included a "Forum on What People Want from a Brownfields Organization", the updates with VAP and the Clean Ohio Programs, and the recently awarded USEPA Community-Wide Assessment Grant.

"Forum on What People Want from a Brownfields Organization"

- Matt Wagner, Vice President, Business Development, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 10, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana

Bingham McHale LLP - Presentation & Lunch

The purpose of the luncheon presentation was to discuss using federal and state SEPs to provide Corporate funding of Municipal Sustainability planning and implementation activities. KERAMIDA sponsored the lunch for this event.

"Municipal Sustainability Planning & Management Systems"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Division, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 8, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana

Hatchett & Hauck LLP - Presentation & Lunch

Perre Burns, KERAMIDA's Vice President of Remediation Services discussed his latest research paper on coal combustion. KERAMIDA was also a sponsor of this event.

"Pending EPA Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rulemaking"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"New Clean Air Act Developments"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air & Greenhouse Gases, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 3, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana

Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP - Presentation & Lunch

Perre Burns, KERAMIDA's Vice President of Remediation Services discussed his latest research paper on coal combustion. KERAMIDA was also a sponsor of this event.

"Pending EPA Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rulemaking"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"New Clean Air Act Developments"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air & Greenhouse Gases, KERAMIDA Inc.



May 12, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc. - 2010 Day at the Park Workshop

KERAMIDA's Annual Spring Workshop in which technical experts discuss relevant topics and their significance to Business and Industry. Following the presentation, attendees were treated to an Indianapolis Indians vs. Rochester Red Wings game. A buffet lunch was provided at the game.

"Air Update - PM 2.5, GHG, 112j and 112g"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air, Compliance, and Energy Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"OSHA Audits - How to Lose a Job in 10 Days!"

- Douglas Zabonick, P.E., Senior Vice President, EHS Compliance Division, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Remediation: Life in a Post-1162 World"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Remediation: Mr. Clean is Green"

- Andrew Gremos, L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Land Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Storm Water Wars: EPA/IDEM Strike Back"

- Douglas Zabonick, P.E., Senior Vice President, EHS Compliance Division, KERAMIDA Inc.

"SPCC: The Extension Stops Here"

- Douglas Zabonick, P.E., Senior Vice President, EHS Compliance Division, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Sustainability - Key Issues and Funding Sources"

- Anna Jetmore-Vargas, M.E.M., Director of Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

March 17, 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc. - Training Requirements for Data Management: Tables, Figures, Boring Logs, Cross Sections

This was a mandatory KERAMIDA training workshop for employees.

"Training Requirements for Data Management: Tables, Figures, Boring Logs, Cross Sections"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.

March 8-11, 2010
East Liverpool, Ohio

KERAMIDA Inc. - Heritage RCRA Training

KERAMIDA conducted the annual RCRA training for Heritage.

"Annual RCRA Training"

- Douglas Zabonick, P.E., Senior Vice President, EHS Compliance Division, KERAMIDA Inc.

February 12, 2010
Cincinnati, Ohio

University of Cincinnati - Clean Green: Sustainable Solutions for Land Revitalization

Green Remediation is the practice of considering all environmental effects of remedy implementation, and incorporating options to maximize the net environmental benefit of cleanup actions. This workshop focused on remedial strategies that: use natural resources and energy efficiently, reduce negative impacts on the environment, minimize or eliminate pollution at it's source, and reduce waste to the greatest extent possible. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

"Clean Green: Sustainable Solutions for Land Revitalization"

- Andrew Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
   

January 27, 2010
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce / KERAMIDA Inc. / Baker & Daniels - Green Street Institute Seminar: Green Business 101

The mission of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce's Green Business Initiative is to promote the interest of businesses that are committed and engaged in environmentally responsible operations and practices, also known as "green" business practices. This Green Street Institute Seminar was presented by Baker & Daniels and was co-sponsored by KERAMIDA Inc.

"Green Business 101"

- Anna Jetmore-Vargas, M.E.M., Director of Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

January 8, 2010
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc. - OSHA Compliance Training Workshop for Employees

This workshop covered OSHA compliance regulations and guidelines for benezene, bloodborne pathogens, electric, fall protection, hand & power tools, ladder, Lockout/Tagout, noise, PPE, scaffold, and rigging.

"OSHA Compliance"

- Larry Newport, Director, Health & Safety Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

January 8, 2010
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc. - Sustainability Brownbag Workshop for Employees

"The Who, What, When, Where, How and Why of Sustainability"

- Anna Jetmore-Vargas, M.E.M., Director of Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc. 2009

December 30, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc. - Remediation In Indiana Workshop for Attorneys
New World Order: Implications of HEA 1162

IDEM's HEA 1162 Interim Implementation Document for the RISC program is here. It fundamentally changes how cleanups will be done and requires in-depth technical expertise. Attendees earned CLE credits learning about this landmark guidance and its impact on regulatory closures of contaminated properties in Indiana. KERAMIDA experts discussed major relevant technical aspects of the guidance and its implications on the cost and timing of site closures.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Eduation: 4.0 hrs of General CLE credit

"HEA 1162 IID Overview"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Site Characterization & Delineation Considerations"

- Andrew Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Risk Assessment Considerations"

- Christina Haviland, Senior Scientist, Toxicology & Risk Assessment Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Closure Options"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Case Studies-2001 RISC Comparison"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Andrew Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

December 28, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc. - Remediation In Indiana Workshop for Employees
New World Order: Implications of HEA 1162

IDEM's HEA 1162 Interim Implementation Document for the RISC program is here. It fundamentally changes how cleanups will be done and requires in-depth technical expertise. Attendees earned CLE credits learning about this landmark guidance and its impact on regulatory closures of contaminated properties in Indiana. KERAMIDA experts discussed major relevant technical aspects of the guidance and its implications on the cost and timing of site closures.

"HEA 1162 IID Overview"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Site Characterization & Delineation Considerations"

- Andrew Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Risk Assessment Considerations"

- Christina Haviland, Senior Scientist, Toxicology & Risk Assessment Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Closure Options"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Case Studies-2001 RISC Comparison"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Andrew Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.  

November 12, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc./Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP/IMA - Webinar

A 50-minute Webinar on EPA's Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule, Legislative Initiatives, and Legal Challenges.

"EPA's Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule, Legislative Initiatives, and Legal Challenges Webinar"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air & Greenhouse Gases, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Bill Wagner, Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

September 29-30, 2009
Indianapolis, IN

KERAMIDA Training Workshop for Employees: Soil School

Soil school is an in house training exercise for classifying soil textures in the field. KERAMIDA trains employees to use both the USCS and the USDA classifications.

"Soil School"

- Robert Hoverman, Project Geologist, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Brian Winter, Staff Geologist, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Andrew Gremos, Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

September 15, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

KERAMIDA Training Workshop - New Air Compliance Brown Bag Webinar

KERAMIDA's New Clean Air Act Compliance Issues Webinar included presentations on EPA Greeenhouse Gas Reporting, Area Source NESHAP, and Section 112(r) risk management plans.

"New Clean Air Act Compliance Issues"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air & Greenhouse Gases, KERAMIDA Inc.

August 27, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Dan Pecar Newman & Kleiman - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

August 24, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Lewis Wagner LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.    

August 21, 2009
Lexington, Kentucky

KERAMIDA Inc. & Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC - New Clean Air Act Compliance Issues Workshop

This workshop explained environmental technical principles and compliance issues associated with the recent New Clean Air Act. The aim was to increase the attorneys' understanding of such technical matters, therefore improving the professional competence of attorneys practicing in the field of environmental law.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Kentucky Bar Association: CLE Credit: 1.25 General Hours

"New Clean Air Act Compliance Issues"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air & Greenhouse Gases, KERAMIDA Inc.

August 12, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Krieg DeVault LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

August 11, 2009
Carmel, Indiana

Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

August 11, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

KERAMIDA Training Workshop for Employees:
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course

This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards.

"HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course"

- Larry Newport, Manager, Health & Safety Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

July 31, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

KERAMIDA Training Workshop for Employees:
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course

This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards.

"HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course"

- Larry Newport, Manager, Health & Safety Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

July 16, 2009
Bloomington, Indiana

Mallor Clendening Grodner & Bohrer LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 1.5 hrs. In-House Credit

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

July 15, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Wooden & McLaughlin LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 1.5 hrs. In-House Credit

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

July 13, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 1.5 hrs. In-House Credit

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

July 9, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Training Workshop: Vapor Intrusion Training

In this in-house training workshop, KERAMIDA experts provided teaching, training, and hands-on training for vapor intrusion sampling.

"Vapor Intrusion In-House Training Workshop"

- Christina Haviland, Senior Scientist, Toxicology & Risk Assessment Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 24, 2009
Evansville, Indiana

Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahh, LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following credits:

• Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education: CLE Credit & New Lawyer CLE Credit: 1.5 General Hours

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., P.E., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 4, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Training Workshop: Technical Procedures for Land Services

"Technical Procedures - Field Activities and Report Writing"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.    

June 3, 2009
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP and KERAMIDA Inc. - Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Webinar

This webinar focused on the EPA's proposed mandatory GHG emissions reporting rule and its applicability and potential impact on companies.

"Proposed Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air, Compliance and Energy Services, KERAMIDA Inc.


June 2, 2009
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana

Barnes & Thornburg LLP and KERAMIDA Inc. - Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Workshop

This workshop focused on the proposed mandatory GHG reporting rule and its applicability and potential impact on companies.

"GHG Reporting Rule"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

June 1, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Plews Shadley Racher & Braun - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 1.5 hrs. In-House Credit

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation/Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

May 26, 2009
Columbus, Ohio

Ulmer & Berne LLP - Sustainability Presentation / Webinar

KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event. The presentation reviewed sustainability concepts, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon footprinting. The main focus, however, was on how these issues can be addressed in a manufacturing setting:

• Are there opportunities to build on existing EHS Management Systems?
• Are there ways to establish a "green" product line?
• Why is energy management important?
• How can we communicate our success to stakeholders?

"Sustainability: Strategies and Success"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

May 7, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

KERAMIDA Training Workshop for Employees:
HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course

This course meets the requirements in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 for eight hours of annual refresher training for workers at hazardous waste sites. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards.

"HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course"

- Larry Newport, Manager, Health & Safety Services, KERAMIDA Inc.



May 6, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA's Annual Spring Workshop: A Day at the Park

KERAMIDA's Annual Spring Baseball Outing and Workshop. Experts discussed relevant environmental topics and their significance to Business and Industry. Following the presentation, attendees were treated to an Indianapolis Indians vs. Scranton/W-B Yankees game. A buffet lunch was provided at the game.

This workshop qualified for the following credits:

• American Board of Industrial Hygiene: CIH/CAIH: .25 CM Points
• Institute of Hazardous Materials Management: CHMM Credit: 2 CMP Technical Hours
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management: Wastewater Operator Credit: 2 General Hours
• Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education: CLE Credit & New Lawyer CLE Credit: 2 General Hours

"Area Source NESHAPs"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air, Compliance, and Energy Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"GHG Reporting Rule"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Vapor Intrusion - Lessons Learned"

- Andrew Gremos, L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Land Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"New Remediation Guidance for Indiana - RISC Update"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Current Activities in Health & Safety"

- Larry Newport, Manager, Health & Safety Services, KERAMIDA Inc.   

April 27, 2009
Cincinnati, Ohio

KERAMIDA Inc. and Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP -
Seminar: Reducing Environmental Compliance Costs

KERAMIDA professionals and Taft attorneys presented environmental issues important to businesses.

This workshop qualified for 3.5 hours of Continuing Professional Development credit.

This workshop also qualified for the following continuing legal education credits:

• The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 3.5 hours CLE credit
• The Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 3.5 hours CLE credit

"Internal Auditing as a Cost-Cutting, Liability Reducing Measure"

- Douglas Zabonick, P.E., Senior Vice President of Operations, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air, Compliance, and Energy Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Sustainability - Transforming Environmental Management to a Profit Center"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Environmental Management Systems: What Are They and Can My Company Benefit"

- Kristen Belcredi, P.E., C.H.M.M., Q.E.P., Senior Vice President, Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Stimulus Funds & Other Government Programs: Update and Opportunities"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.
- K. Burke, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

March 19, 2009
Chicago, Illinois

Bryan Cave LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation/Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

March 4, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

IMA, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and KERAMIDA Inc. -
Up in the Air Workshop: Greenhouse Gas Regulations and Other New Air Rules Affecting Indiana Businesses

This program was presented by the Indiana Manufacturers Association, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and KERAMIDA Inc. Professionals discussed greenhouse gas regulations and other new air rules affecting Indiana businesses.

"How to Prepare for the Inevitable - Do You Know Your Carbon Footprint and Its Future Cost"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air, Compliance, and Energy Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"New Hazardous Air Pollutant Rules for 71 Minor Source Categories - What Does Your Business Have to Do and When Do You Have to Do It"

- Paul Dubenetzky, Senior Vice President, Air, Compliance, and Energy Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
- K. Shelby, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP

February 27, 2009
KERAMIDA Inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana

KERAMIDA Inc. - Heritage RCRA Training

KERAMIDA conducted the annual RCRA training for Heritage.

"Annual RCRA Training"

- Douglas Zabonick, P.E., Senior Vice President, EHS Compliance Division, KERAMIDA Inc.

February 20, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 1.5 hrs. In-House Credit

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation/Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

February 11-12, 2009
Nashville, Tennessee

American Foundry Society - AFS Environmental 101 Conference

The AFS Environmental 101 conference taught attendees the basic environmental issues and concerns facing the metalcasting industry. This seminar covered: Air Quality Laws, Regulations & Reports; Waste Management Laws, Regulations & Reports; Water Quality Laws, Regulations & Reports; and PCB's, Training Requirements, and Preparing for an Inspection.

"Water Quality"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Jim Schifo, P.E., Vice President, Industrial and Energy Management Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

January 26, 2009
Cincinnati, Ohio

KZF Design - Green Remediation Presentation

Per the US EPA, Green Remediation is the practice of considering all environmental effects of remedy implementation, and incorporating options to maximize the net environmental benefit of cleanup actions. KERAMIDA's presentation focused on remedial strategies that: use natural resources and energy efficiently, reduce negative impacts on the environment, minimize or eliminate pollution at its source, and reduce waste to the greatest extent possible. KERAMIDA was also a sponsor of this event.

This seminar qualified for 1.0 hour of Continuing Professional Development credit.

"Green Remediation: Sustainable Solutions for the Restoration of Environmentally Impaired Sites"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation/Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

January 22, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Bingham McHale LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was also a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 1.5 hrs. In-House Credit

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation/Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

January 13, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Hatchett & Hauck LLP - KERAMIDA's Attorney Remediation Presentations

KERAMIDA experts provided an overview of proposed changes to RISC guidance and the investigation and clean up of chlorinated volatile organic compounds. KERAMIDA was also a sponsor of this event.

This workshop qualified for the following continuing legal education credit:

• Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education: 1.5 hrs. In-House Credit

"NEW RISC?"

- Andy Gremos, M.S., L.P.G., C.H.M.M., Senior Vice President, Investigation/Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

"Effective Remediation of Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compounds (cVOCs)"

- Perre Burns, Ph.D., Director, Remediation Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

January 12, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana

Baker & Daniels - ISO 14001 Presentation & Discussion

Vicky Keramida and Melina Kennedy discussed ISO 14001.

"ISO 14001"

- Vicky Keramida, Ph.D., President & CEO, KERAMIDA Inc.
- Melina Maniatis Kennedy, Partner, Baker & Daniels LLP