We are doing everything we can to increase the number of registrations
(currently 75), exhibitors and sponsors for the GRA "Arsenic in Groundwater"
Symposium.

I am writing to ask for your consideration in distributing the information below
to your colleagues, membership or anyone you think might want to attend the
Symposium.

Thank you for your consideration.

Kathy Snelson
Executive Director
Groundwater Resources Association of California
915 L Street, Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95814
916/446-3626; 916/442-0382 (fax)
execdir @ grac.org
www.grac.org <http://www.grac.org/>

--------

The Directors and Staff of the Groundwater Resources Association of
California are deeply saddened at the recent events in America, and we have
responded with help and compassion. At the same time, we believe it is
appropriate to move ahead with our previously planned Symposium, "Arsenic in
Groundwater" as the issue is pressing and important. Accordingly, we have
waived the late registration fee of $50 (for registrations received after
September 19, 2001).

We wish all of you the best during these very trying times, and we hope you
will still consider attending the Symposium or circulating this email to
your colleagues. Thank you.

Arsenic Symposium
October 3, 2001
Radisson Hotel, Sacramento California

Co - Sponsor
Montgomery Watson Harza

Reception Sponsor
LFR Levine-Fricke

Break Sponsor
Bookman-Edmonston


The Groundwater Resources Association will be hosting the third symposium in
The Series on Groundwater Contaminants: Arsenic. Cooperating organizations
include the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), Water
Education Foundation (WEF), California Groundwater Association (CGA),
National Ground Water Association (NGWA), American Ground Water Trust
(AGWT), The Professional Environmental Marketing Association (PEMA),
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), and The Natural Resources
Section of the California State Bar.


Program Agenda - Wednesday, October 3, 2001
_____


8:00-8:45 am -- Registration and Pastries

8:45-9:15 am -- Welcome and Overview of the Problem and Day
Tim Parker, President, GRA
Dr. Lee Shull, Principal/Senior Toxicologist, Montgomery Watson Harza

9:15-10:00 am -- Session One: Arsenic Characteristics, Geochemistry &
Distribution
Moderators: Richard Shatz, Bookman-Edmonston
Martin Steinpress, Montgomery Watson Harza

Arsenic In Groundwater in the United States: Occurrence & Geochemistry
Allan Welch, USGS Water Resources Division, Reno, NV
Sources of Arsenic Groundwater Contamination
Dr. T.R. Hathaway, DTSC, Cal-EPA

10:15-10:30 am -- Break

10:30-12:00 pm -- Session Two: Risk/Toxicology and Regulations
Moderators: Paul Parmentier, IT Corporation
Dr. Lee Shull, Montgomery Watson Harza

Discussion on the MCL
Bruce Macler, US EPA Region 9
Risk Assessment for Arsenic in Drinking Water, Cal-EPA PHG
Dr. Robert A. Howd, Chief, Water Toxicology Unit, OEHHA, Cal-EPA
Implementation of the Public Health Goals and the Future of Drinking
Water Standards for Arsenic
Dr. David Spath, Drinking Water Division Chief, CA DHS
Sampling and Analysis of Arsenic and Arsenic Speciation
Bart Simmons, DTSC, Cal-EPA

12:00-1:30 pm -- Lunch: Keynote Presentation, TBA

1:45-3:00 pm -- Session Three:Treatment & Remediation
Moderators: Zaid Chowdhury, Malcolm Pirnie
Rula Deeb, Malcolm Pirnie

Implementing Arsenic Controls for Groundwater Utilities
Michelle Frey, McGuire Environmental Consultants
Arsenic Chemistry and Traditional Water Treatment Processes for
Arsenic Removal
Dr. Steve Reiber, HDR, Inc.
Treatment for Arsenic in the Context of Remediation
Joseph Drago, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.
Innovations in Water Treatment Processes for Arsenic Removal
Dr. Sunil Kommineni, Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.

3:00-3:15 pm -- Break

3:15-4:45 pm -- Session Four: Social and Political Impacts, and Legal Issues

Moderators: Thomas Johnson, LFR Levine Fricke
Debbie Reid, KOMEX

Panel: Krista Clark, Association of California Water Agencies
Joseph Gonzalez, Esq., Masry & Vititoe
James Goodrich, Water Resources Consultant, Chair, AGWSE Div. of
NGWA
John Gregory, Esq., LeBouef, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP
Dr. Janet Hering, California Institute of Technology
Susan Umshler, Esq., P.E., Law & Resource Planning Associates

4:45-5:00 pm -- Conclusion
Tim Parker

5:00-6:00 pm -- Reception

_____

Exhibitor/Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibit and sponsorship opportunites are available for the Symposium -- for
a detailed description and order form, contact GRA Executive Director Kathy
Snelson by phone (916)446-3626 or e-mail <mailto:execdir@...>
execdir@... or use the attachment below.

MCLE Credits

An application is pending for approval of this program for minimum
continuing legal education credits by the State Bar of California.

Symposium Site & Accommodations

Radisson Hotel <http://www.radissonsac.com/> Sacramento - 500 Leisure Lane,
Sacramento, CA 95815 ~ Tel: (916) 922-2020
A block of sleeping rooms is available for Symposium participants on a first
come, first served basis at the rate of $109 single/double plus tax and $139
for a Lakeside Room, single/double plus tax. Make your reservations by
calling the Radisson at (916) 922-2020 or (800) 333-3333 and identify
yourself as a GRA Symposium participant. The above rates will be available
through September 11, 2001.

Registratration / More Information

For more information, contact GRA Executive Director Kathy Snelson by phone
(916) 446-3626 or e-mail execdir @ grac.org