Catalyzing Rapid Information Transfer Among Key Stakeholders on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) at Contaminated Military Sites
Dr. Jennifer Field | Oregon State University
ER-201574-T2
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Objective
The primary objective of this project was to efficiently and cost-effectively create and transfer a base of knowledge to the target stakeholders including remedial project managers (RPMs), supporting consultants, and contract laboratories on issues surrounding the use occurrence, fate, transport, and toxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) related to aqueous film-forming foams. The final project consisted of the following 5 tasks:
- Create a short written Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document
- Record a video that addresses the topics raised in the written FAQ
- Conduct live and online workshops to develop the written and video version of the FAQ
- Conduct on-site Analytical Workshops with participants from contract analytical laboratories
Technology Description
A series of eight questions was developed with input from Air Force and Navy technical contacts. The eight questions and responses were then developed into a short, written FAQ document, live and online FAQ workshops, and a final video that captured a live FAQ workshop presentation. Team members from this project also participated in the preparation of a series of Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC) Fact Sheets on PFAS. A series of On-Site Analytical Workshops were hosted by Oregon State University and Colorado School of Mines with participants from accredited and non-accredited contract laboratories.
Interim Results
The written FAQ and video are now posted. A total of 561 participants including RPMs, consultants, and state regulators participated in online (webinar) and live FAQ workshops. Four on-site Analytical Workshops were conducted with participants from 18 accredited and non-accredited laboratories, two state health laboratories, one water district laboratory, and one Air Force laboratory. There is an ongoing challenge to increase awareness and use of this information.
Points of Contact
Principal Investigator
Dr. Jennifer Field
Oregon State University
Phone: 541-737-2265
Fax: 541-737-0497