Pacific Basin Consortium
On Hazardous Waste: Environmental and Health Studies

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1992 PACIFIC BASIN CONFERENCE
Bangkok, Thailand
6-10 April 1992

List of Papers (Click the title to download the abstract of the paper)

"Results Of Recent Survey Of Hazardous Waste Management In Southeast Asia
And Related Geographically-Located Countries: Implications For
Hazardous Waste Research Needs
", David Nelson, Nancy Convard -
EnviroSearch International; Richard Carpenter, East-West Center; Richard
Cirillo, PBCHWR, Hawaii, and Eung Bai Shin, Hanyang University, Korea

"Development And Construction Of An Integrated Chemical Waste Treatment
Facility In Hong Kong
", J.E. Boxall, P.C.K. Lei, and R.L.N. Tong, Hong
Kong Government, Hong Kong

"The Basel Convention: A Global Approach For The Management Of Hazardous
Wastes
", Goh Kiam Seng, Director and Regional Representative, UNEP
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

"Pollution Prevention - Key to Future Environmental Progress", Alfred W.
Lindsey, and Harry Freeman, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

"Reducing Pesticide Hazards in Formulating / Repackaging Plants in Thailand",
Palarp Sinhaseni, Dhira Phantumvanit, Piyanoot Sivabut, Siriporn
Foongvidya and Rachna Sachasinh, Thailand Development Research
Institute, Thailand

"The Alberta Environmental Centre – A Multidisciplinary, Environmental
Research and Service Laboratory – from Concept to Reality
", R.S.
Weaver, and M.A. Wilson, Alberta Environmental Centre, Canada

"The Research Direction of Hazardous Waste in China ", Peizhe Liu, Chinese
Research Academy of Environmental Sciences; and Ke Jinliang, Chinese
National Bureau of Environmental Protection, China

"Stochastic Analysis of a Simple Transport Problem", David H. Gancarz, Radian
Corporation, USA

"Reduction and Resource Recovery From Solid Waste in Japan", Masaru
Tanaka, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan

"Strategies for Packaging and Packaging Disposal of Agricultural Chemicals", P.
Martin

"Waste Minimization Study for a Paper Manufacturing Company in Taiwan ",
Sheng-Lung Kuo, China Technical Consultants, Inc.; Te-Yuan Hsieh and
Li-Shyuan Hwang, CTCI Corporation; David Chen, Shin Kwang Hwa
Paper Mfg. Co., Ltd.; and Min H. Wu, Waste Minimization Technology
International, Inc., Taiwan

"Solvent Extraction Technology in Hazardous Waste Minimization and
Treatment
", Zhugen Martin Lai, and Alfred M. Tenny, Eaglebrook, Inc.;
Ronald E. Molnar, Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology
Canada

"Implementation and Benefit of Hazardous Waste Minimization Technology", Shi
Qing and Ke Jinling, NEPA; and Chen Zhichuan, EPB Shen Zhen, China

"Technological Renovation of Wastewater Treatment Systems of Coke Oven and
Chemical Recovery Plants in China
", Wenlong Shu, Research Institute of
Metallurgical Environment Protection, China

"Management of Electroplating Wastewater in the Philippines", R.L. Esguerra,
C.A. Cruz, L.A. Sison, R.M. Gaite, M.A.T. Bongolan, J. Hernandez, C.M.
Silverio and E.S. Luis, Philippines

"Integrated Approach to Waste Utilization in Tanning Industry", Y.H. Zhuan, K.U.
Alwis and K.D.G.P> Dodangoda, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand

"Removal of Toxic Metals From Industrial Wastewater Effluents by Activated
Algae-Reactor
", Dr. M.A. Aziz, Dr.W.J. Ng, National University of
Singapore, Singapore

"Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (USAB) System for Treatment of Combined
Tannery Effluent
", S. Rajamani, R. Suthanthararajan, K.V. Raghavan, G.
Thyagarajan and J.E. Schaapman, Central Leather Research Institute,
India

"Effects of Selective Microbial Cultures on the Effluent Quality of Various
Industrial Wastewaters
", Honorata Rivera de Leon, HENORI Trading and
Consultancy Services, Philippines

"Bioremediation of Waste Oil Sludges ", D. Barnes, I.W. Harrison and M.G.
Pignatelli, Sinclair Knight; and J.D. Keen, State Rail Authority, Australia

"Biodegradation of Hazardous Materials in Soil: The Role and Potential Promise
of Microbial Enhancement in the Rhizosphere
", Jodi R. Shann, J. Robie
Vestal, Eileen S. Alexander, Jay J. Boyle, Robert J. Grosser, Krista B.
Haws, and David B. Knaebel, University of Cincinnati, Ohio

"Degradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Excavated Soils Via Enzyme
Activated Composting for Bioremediation
", LeRoy Moore and (J.R.) Randy
Herold, Unitek Environmental Consultants, Inc.

"Slagging vs. Ashing Rotary Kiln Systems for Hazardous Waste Incineration: A
Quantitative Comparison
", Johan E. Bayer, Robert J. Biolchini, and
Siuwang Chu, Chemical Waste Management, Inc., USA

"Development of an On – Site Incineration System for a Petroleum Refinery",
Ron Hsin Chang, Wei-Guan Fang, Yuen-Kai Chang, Chi-Gunn Kweu,
Sun-Hong Lee, and Yuan-Min Chen, Industrial Technology Research
Institute, Taiwan

"Waste Incineration Research at the Alberta Environmental Centre, Part 3:
Performance Evaluation of its Pilot–Scale Facility
", Pandompatam, L.K.
Tan, A.J. Liem, R. Milner and M.A. Wilson, Alberta Environmental Centre,
Canada

"Hydration Reactions During the Solidification/Stabilisation of Toxic Wastes",
Lawrence C.. Koe, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Colin D.
Hills, C. Sollars, and Roger J. Perry, Imperial College, London, U.K.

"Treatment and Disposal of Heavy Metal Waste Using Cementitious
Solidification
", G.L. Peralta, F.C. Ballesteros, M.L. Cepeda, University of
the Philippines, Philippines

"Adsorption of Cadmium During Unsaturated Unsteady Flow Conditions:
Mathematical Model and Experiments
", S. Vigneswaran, University of
Technology; K. Bajracharya, University of Western Australia, Australia

"Disposal Methods for Small Quantities of Some Hazardous Chemical Wastes",
Margaret-Ann Armour, Donna M. Renecker, John A. Crerar, Mui Chang,
Girard Spytkowski, University of Alberta, Canada

"Improving Biodegradability of Industrial Wastewater Containing Refractory
Pollutant by Ozonation
", Hang-Sik Shin, Duk-Won Ahn, Korea Steel
Chemical Co. Ltd.; Jae-Lim Lim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and
Technology, Korea

"New Technologies in Treating of Salt Cake Waste in Heat Treatment
Processes
", Wu Dehao, Malafon Electronic Parts Supply

"Analysis of Pathogenic Microorganisms in the Sludge of Hospital Wastewater
Treatment Processes in Taiwan
", Ching-Tsan Tsai, Yow-Jer Juang, China
Medical College, Taiwan, R.O.C.

"Molten Salt Oxidation of Hazardous and Mixed Waste", Richard L. Gay,
Rockwell International Corporation, Energy Technology Engineering
Center, California

"Thermodynamics and the Bioremediation of Hazardous Organic Compounds",
Robert Glenn Arnold, The University of Arizona

"Toxic Organic Destruction by Electron Beam Irradiation: An Innovative
Technology for Developing Countries
", Thomas D. Waite, Charles N.
Kurucz, and William J. Cooper, University of Miami, Florida

"Microbial Reductive Dechlorination of PCBs", James M. Tiedje, John F.
Quensen, III, Joann Chee-Sanford, Joshua P. Schimel and Stephen A.
Boyd, Michigan State University, Michigan

"Anaerobic Biodegradation of Toxic Aromatic Contaminants", L.Y. Young and
Max M. Haggblom, New York University Medical Center, USA

"Landfill Containment and Cover Systems", Robert E. Landreth, USEPA, Ohio

"Transport and Cleanup of Liquid Organic Solvents From Soil and Groundwater",
James R. Hunt and Kent S. Udell, University of California, USA

"Technical Issues on Long-Term Performance of Solidified/Stabilized Waste
Forms
", Patricia M. Erickson, Diana R. Kirk, and Carlton C. Wiles, USEPA,
Ohio

"Biomarkers for Assessing Adverse Reproductive Health Effects", J.W.
Overstreet, D.R. StewarT, S.T. Nakajima, S.P. Boyers, D.F. Katz and B.L.
Lasley, University of California, USA

"Biochemical Markers for Studying Neurotoxicity", Lucio G. Costa, Anna F.
Castoldi, Harvey Checkoway, Carl J. Calleman and Emma Bergmark,
University of Washington, USA

"Earthworms (Oligochaeta) as Bioindicators of the Anthropogenous Impacts of
Men and Environment in Agriculture and Forestry
", Huynh Thi Kim Hoi,
National Center for Scientific Research of Vietnam.

"Human Dietary Exposure to PCBs from Hazardous Waste", Edward F.
Fitzgerald, Ph.D., State University of New York, USA

"Blood Heavy Metal Contents and Cancer Risks Among Different Groups of
Population in Lahore
", Muhammad Ali Khan and Talib Hussain, University
of the Punjab, Pakistan

"Assessing and Intervening in Environmental Health Hazards Using Biomarkers
for Events Involved in Carcinogenesis
", Miriam P. Rosin, Biometry and
Occupational Oncology, Canada

"A Detailed Investigation of the Benthic Regime in the Clarion-Clipperton
Province of the Pacific and a Forecast of Consequences of Manganese
Nodule Mining
", E.A. Kontar, G.N. Baturin, and T.A. Demidova, Shirshov
Oceanology Institute, Russia

"Monitoring Genetic Damage to Ecosystems from Hazardous Waste", Susan L.
Anderson, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, CA USA

"Pharmacokinetic Modeling and New Directions in Risk Assessment", Frederic Y.
Bois and Robert C. Spear, University of California, USA

"Risk Assessment to Support Land Disposal of Residues From Thermal
Treatment of Dioxin-Containing Materials
", E.J. Hixson, J.R. Beck, and
M.A. Robbins, Radian Corporation, Texas

"The "Precautionary Action" Approach - Providing Effective Environmental
Protection and the Solution to the Waste Crisis", Lesley Stone,
Greenpeace, New Zealand

"Defining the Necessary Training for An Environmental Manager: An
Interdisciplinary Approach
", Don Michael Bradford, United States Air
Force; and Alma T. Mintu, East Texas State University, USA

"Innovative Techniques to Train Employees", Susan E. Bromm, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C.

"Regulatory and Administrative Issues of Hazardous Waste Management in
Taiwan
", Ching-Chang Eugene Li, Environmental Protection
Administration, Taiwan, R.O.C.

"Nimby or Not Nimby? That is a Question!", Peter D. Brotherton, Sustainable
Solutions Pty. Ltd., Australia

"Settling of an Industrial Waste Incineration Plant - Case Study for Formation of
Community's Agreement and Participation of Municipality
", M.
Hamamatsu, Keiyo Kogyo Co. Ltd., Japan

"Responsibilities and Business Chances for the Private Sector Under the New
Legislation System for Waste Disposal in Japan
", Masaru Tanaka, Ministry
of Health and Welfare; and Kousuke Ueda, National Federation of
Industrial Waste Management, Japan.

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