**[NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER TEAM]{.smallcaps}**

**[TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER EVENTS CALENDAR]{.smallcaps}**

**[SUMMER 2008]{.smallcaps}**

**[TABLE OF CONTENTS]{.smallcaps}**

[JUNE--AUGUST 2008 3](#june-august-2008)

[June 9-11 US/North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Reno, NV
3](#june-9-11-usnorth-american-mine-ventilation-symposium-reno-nv)

[June 9-11 Science Strategy Meeting on the White Nose Syndrome in Bats,
Albany, NY
3](#june-9-11-science-strategy-meeting-on-the-white-nose-syndrome-in-bats-albany-new-york)

[June 10 Indiana Bat Coordination Meeting, Atlanta, GA
3](#june-10-indiana-bat-coordination-meeting-atlanta-georgia)

[June 15-19 American Society of Mining and Reclamation, 25th Annual
Meeting, Richmond, VA
4](#june-15-19-american-society-of-mining-and-reclamation-25th-annual-meeting-richmond-va)

[June 17-19 LatAm Mining Congress 2008 Westin Colonnade, Coal Gables, FL
4](#june-17-19-latam-mining-congress-2008-westin-colonnade-coal-gables-fl)

[June 26 OSM Mid-Continent Region Upper Midwest Reforestation Initiative
Meeting, Terre Haute, IN
4](#june-26-osm-mid-continent-region-upper-midwest-reforestation-initiative-meeting-terre-haute-in)

[June 29-July 1 Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute 104th Convention
and Annual Meeting, Canyons Resort in Park City, UT
5](#june-29-july-1-rocky-mountain-coal-mining-institute-104th-convention-and-annual-meeting-canyons-resort-in-park-city-ut)

[July 22 OSM Mid-Continent Region Lower Midwest Reforestation Initiative
Meeting, Austin, TX
5](#july-22-osm-mid-continent-region-lower-midwest-reforestation-initiative-meeting-austin-tx)

[August 5 -- 7 Mined Land Reforestation Conference, Chief Logan State
Park, Logan, WV
5](#august-5-7-mined-land-reforestation-conference-chief-logan-state-park-logan-west-virginia0)

[August 12-13 Annual OSM Internal Technology Transfer Team Meeting,
National Harbor, MD.
5](#august-12-13-annual-osm-internal-technology-transfer-team-meeting-national-harbor-md.)

[August 12-14 2008 Pennsylvania Abandoned mine reclamation and coal
heritage Conference, Ramada Inn and Conference Center, State College, PA
6](#august-12-14-2008-pennsylvania-abandoned-mine-reclamation-and-coal-heritage-conference-state-college-pa-ramada-inn-and-conference-center)

[SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2008 6](#september---december-2008)

[September 10-11 Illinois Mining Institute 115th Annual Meeting, Crowne
Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL
6](#september-10-11-illinois-mining-institute-115th-annual-meeting-crowne-plaza-hotel-springfield-il)

[September 14-17 National Association of State Land Reclamationists,
(NASLR) Champion, PA
6](#september-14-17-national-association-of-state-land-reclamationists-naslr-champion-pa)

[September 22-23   Mid-Continent Region Technology Transfer AMD
Workshop, Fort Smith, AR
7](#september-22-23-mid-continent-region-technology-transfer-amd-workshop-fort-smith-ar)

[September 22-24 MineExpo 2008 National Mining Association , Las Vegas,
NV
7](#september-22-24-mineexpo-2008-national-mining-association-las-vegas-nv)

[October 5-8 Geological Society of America, Annual Meeting, Houston, TX
8](#october-5-8-geological-society-of-america-annual-meeting-houston-tx)

[October 6-7 Texas Surface Mining & Reclamation Workshop, College
Station, TX
8](#october-6-7-texas-surface-mining-reclamation-workshop-college-station-tx)

[October 24-25 American Chemical Society\'s National Chemistry Week
celebration; Having a Ball with Chemistry," Carnegie Science Center,
Pittsburgh, PA
8](#october-24-25-american-chemical-societys-national-chemistry-week-celebration-having-a-ball-with-chemistrypittsburgh-pa-carnegie-science-center)

[October 26-29 NAAMLP National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands 30th
Annual Conference, Durango, CO
9](#october-26-29-naamlp-national-association-of-abandoned-mine-lands-30th-annual-conference-durango-co)

[November 18-20 Blasting Workshop, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, WV
9](#november-18-20-blasting-workshop-wheeling-wv-oglebay-park)

[November 18 - 19 Interstate Mining Compact Commission Mid-Year Meeting,
Crowne Plaza Downtown Hotel \-- St. Louis, MO
9](#november-18---19-interstate-mining-compact-commission-mid-year-meeting-crowne-plaza-downtown-hotel----st.-louis-mo)

[December 1-3 Indiana Surface Mining & Reclamation Symposium Jasper, IN
10](#december-1-3-indiana-surface-mining-reclamation-symposium-jasper-in)

[FY 2008 Technical Innovations and Professional Services (TIPS) Software
Application Training Program TIPS Training Centers
10](#fy-2008-technical-innovations-and-professional-services-tips-software-application-training-program-tips-training-centers)

[2009 EVENTS 11](#events)

[April 26-29, 2009 Interstate Mining Compact Commission Annual Meeting,
Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage, AK
11](#april-26---29-2009-interstate-mining-compact-commission-annual-meeting-captain-cook-hotel-anchorage-alaska)

[May 4-7, 2009 World of Coal Ash Conference, Lexington, KY
11](#may-4-7-2009-world-of-coal-ash-conference-lexington-ky)

[May 30--June 5, 2009\-- 26^th^ Annual meeting of American Society of
Mining & reclamation (ASMR) and 11^th^ Billings Land reclamation
symposium (BLRS) 2009 joint conference, Billings, Montana
12](#may-30-june-5-2009-26th-annual-meeting-of-american-society-of-mining-reclamation-asmr-and-11th-billings-land-reclamation-symposium-blrs-2009-joint-conference-billings-montana)

[June 16-18, 2009 Longwall USA Exhibition & Conference, David L.
Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh , PA.
12](#june-16---18-2009-longwall-usa-exhibition-conference-pittsburgh-pa-david-l.-lawrence-convention-center.)

[PAST EVENTS OF 2008 13](#past-events-of-2008)

[February 12-13, 2008\-- ARTT Team Meeting, Columbus, OH
13](#february-12-13-2008-artt-team-meeting-columbus-oh)

[February 12-14, 2008\-- 110th National Western Mining Conference,
*Mining Matters,* Westin Tabor Center, Denver, Colorado
13](#february-12-14-2008-110th-national-western-mining-conference-mining-matters-westin-tabor-center-denver-colorado)

[February 20-21, 2008\-- NTTT Annual Meeting, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, San
Antonio, TX
13](#february-20-21-2008-nttt-annual-meeting-holiday-inn-riverwalk-san-antonio-tx)

[February 24-27, 2008\-- 2008 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, Salt Lake
City, UT
13](#february-24-27-2008-2008-sme-annual-meeting-and-exhibit-salt-lake-city-ut)

[February 27, 2008 Approximate Original Contour (AOC) - Technical
Workshop, Chief Logan State Park Lodge and Conference Center, US 119
(Corridor G) Logan County, WV
14](#february-27-2008-approximate-original-contour-aoc---technical-workshop-chief-logan-state-park-lodge-and-conference-center-us-119-corridor-g-logan-county-wv)

[March 11-13, 2008 Coal Ash Professional Training Course (EERC), San
Antonio, TX
14](#march-11-13-2008-coal-ash-professional-training-course-eerc-san-antonio-tx)

[March 24-28, 2008 Geospatial Conference and 2^nd^ National Meeting of
SMCRA Data Stewards, Atlanta GA
15](#march-24-28-2008-geospatial-conference-and-2nd-national-meeting-of-smcra-data-stewards-atlanta-ga)

[March 26-28, 2008 Interstate Technical Group on Abandoned Underground
Mines (ITGAUM), 7th Biennial Meeting, Kansas City, MO
15](#march-26-28-2008-interstate-technical-group-on-abandoned-underground-mines-itgaum-7th-biennial-meeting-kansas-city-mo)

[March 27-29, 2008 Minorities in agriculture, Natural Resources, and
related sciences (MANRRS) 23rd Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado
15](#march-27-29-2008-minorities-in-agriculture-natural-resources-and-related-sciences-manrrs-23rd-annual-conference-denver-colorado)

[March 31-April 3, 2008\-- Beneficial Use of Industrial Materials Summit
, Denver, CO
16](#march-31-april-3-2008-beneficial-use-of-industrial-materials-summit-denver-co)

[April 22-23, 2008 WV Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium, Ramada
Inn, Morgantown, WV
16](#april-22-23-2008-wv-surface-mine-drainage-task-force-symposium-ramada-inn-morgantown-wv)

[April 22-24, 2008 OSM Western Region Technology Transfer Annual Team
Meeting, Denver, CO
17](#april-22-24-2008-osm-western-region-technology-transfer-annual-team-meeting-denver-co)

[May 18-21, 2008 Interstate Mining Compact Commission Annual Meeting,
Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa, Jackson, WY
17](#may-18-21-2008-interstate-mining-compact-commission-annual-meeting-teton-mountain-lodge-and-spa-jackson-wy)

[GLOSSARY 19](#glossary)

[APPENDIX: NTTP AND TIPS COURSES 20](#appendix-nttp-and-tips-courses)

# JUNE -- AUGUST 2008

# 

# June 9-11 US/North American Mine Ventilation Symposium, Reno, NV

Contact: Dr. Pierre Mousset-Jones, 775-784-6959
[www.unr.edu/ventsymp2008](http://www.unr.edu/ventsymp2008)

# June 9-11 Science Strategy Meeting on the White Nose Syndrome in Bats, Albany New York

[Background]{.underline}: Kim Vories attended this meeting, to ensure
that the OSM Bats and Mines Initiative takes into account the latest
research findings regarding this important health risk to bats. The
purpose of the meeting was to inform the participants on the scientific
findings to date and to develop both scientific and management
strategies for determining the cause, potential effects and mitigative
strategies, and management options.  Six species of bats have been
impacted including the endangered Indiana bat, a species of significant
interest in 14 coal mining states.  While the disease has not yet been
positively verified from coal producing states, where it has been found,
mortality rates have exceeded 90% in some hibernacula.   The national
Indiana bat census will be taking place during early 2009 and will
include observations to determine the extent to which the syndrome is
impacting other states.

# 

[Topics Covered]{.underline}: Causes, potential effects, mitigative
strategies, and management options.

[Target Audience]{.underline}: Federal agency personnel, representative
State staffs from New York and surrounding States, university biologists
and Bat Conservation International (a non-profit group).

[Contact:]{.underline} Kimery Vories, OSM (MCR) 618-463-6463 x 5103

#  

# June 10 Indiana Bat Coordination Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia

[Background]{.underline}: PTSB chief, Len Meier met with other OSM,
State and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) participants to kick off the
initial meeting of the Indiana Bat Working Group. This meeting follows
up discussions between OSM and FWS management regarding improving
consistency and effectiveness of protection and enhancement plans for
Indiana Bats on SMCRA mine sites under the 1996 Biological Opinion.

Len worked with Lois Uranowski from the OSM Appalachian Region and FWS
leadership to kick off the working group meeting by discussing

[Topics Covered]{.underline}: historical perspectives of the Indiana bat
issue, regional consistency, team charter and expectations for the
workgroup.

[Target Audience]{.underline}: OSM, State and Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS) participants; OSM Working Group members (Ian Dye, Craig Walker);
State Working Group members (Tim Taylor, Indiana; Richard Wahrer,
Kentucky; Bob Fala, West Virginia). State members were chosen by the
Interstate Mining Compact Commission.

[Contact:]{.underline} Kimery Vories, OSM (MCR) 618-463-6463 x 5103

# June 15-19 American Society of Mining and Reclamation, 25th Annual Meeting, Richmond, VA

> ** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **
>
> [Background]{.underline}: Richmond, Virginia, home of the USA's first
> commercial coal mine, will host the 25th Annual Meeting of the
> American Society of Mining and Reclamation.  In addition to ASMR's
> historical concentration on coal and metal mining applications, this
> meeting's program and field trips will focus on remediation of other
> disturbances such as exposure of acid-sulfate materials, mineral sands
> mining, dredge spoil placement, and wetland impact mitigation. This
> conference will provide an opportunity for scientists, researchers,
> regulators, and mining and reclamation personnel to exchange
> information, share ideas, and meet together.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Innovations in Revegetation; Plant
> Community Diversity; Forestry; Landscape Stability; Below ground
> evaluation of reclamation success; Reclamation Success Evaluation Case
> Studies; Bond Release Case Studies; Coal Bed Methane Water
> Utilization/Disposal; Reclamation of Land Impacted by Coal Bed
> Methane, Natural Gas, and Oil Production; Acid Mine Drainage Impacts;
> and Reclamation of Hard Rock Mining *Abstracts due September 30,
> 2006.*
>
> Industry reclamation managers, researchers and technical staff,
> consultants, state and Federal agencies\' natural resource and
> reclamation staff.
>
> [Contract]{.underline}: Program Chair: W. Lee Daniels,
> wdaniels@vt.edu, Dept CSES, Virginia Tech, 540-231-7175

# June 17-19 LatAm Mining Congress 2008 Westin Colonnade, Coal Gables, FL

[Contact]{.underline}: Michael Weinberg 212-379-6320
<Michael.weinberg@terrapinn.com> ;
[www.terrapin.com/2008/latmining](http://www.terrapin.com/2008/latmining)

# 

# June 26 OSM Mid-Continent Region Upper Midwest Reforestation Initiative Meeting, Terre Haute, IN

                                             \> LIMITED INTEREST MEETING
- BY INVITATION ONLY \<  

> [Background]{.underline}:  The OSM Mid-Continent Regional Office (MCR)
> is going to expand its reforestation efforts in the mid-continent
> states. As a first step in this effort, the MCR is interested in
> assessing the suitability of applying the Forestry Reclamation
> Approach (FRA) to reforestation of reclaimed mine lands in the
> Mid-Continent States.    
>
>  
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: The basic agenda would be: (1) a
> presentation from one of the ARRI staff on lessons learned from
> implementation of the FRA in Appalachia; (2) short presentations for
> each of the participants on their assessment of the applicability of
> the FRA or some modification thereof to increase and improve
> reforestation success and prevalence in the Mid-Continent States; and
> (3) an open discussion on ideas and issues presented and suggestions
> for future efforts by OSM.   
>
> [Target Audience:]{.underline} The MCR has invited key representatives
> from the upper Midwestern States (total of 10 to 12) from academia,
> mining regulatory authorities, and the industry. 
>
> [Contact:]{.underline} Kimery Vories, OSM (MCR) 618-463-6463 x 5103

# June 29-July 1 Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute 104th Convention and Annual Meeting, Canyons Resort in Park City, UT

# 

[Contact]{.underline}: Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute,
303-948-3300; <bcoen@rmcmi.org> ;
[www.rmcmi.org](http://www.rmcmi.org/).

# 

# 

# July 22 OSM Mid-Continent Region Lower Midwest Reforestation Initiative Meeting, Austin, TX

                                             \>\> LIMITED INTEREST
MEETING - BY INVITATION ONLY \<\<  

[Background]{.underline}:  The OSM Mid-Continent Regional Office (MCR)
is going to expand its reforestation efforts in the mid-continent
states. As a first step in this effort, the MCR is interested in
assessing the suitability of applying the Forestry Reclamation Approach
(FRA) to reforestation of reclaimed mine lands in the Mid-Continent
States.     

[Topics Covered]{.underline}: The basic agenda would be: (1) a
presentation from one of the ARRI staff on lessons learned from
implementation of the FRA in Appalachia; (2) short presentations for
each of the participants on their assessment of the applicability of the
FRA or some modification thereof to increase and improve reforestation
success and prevalence in the Mid-Continent States; and (3) an open
discussion on ideas and issues presented and suggestions for future
efforts by OSM.   

[Target Audience:]{.underline} The MCR has invited key representatives
from the lower Midwestern States (total of 10 to 12) from academia,
mining regulatory authorities, and the industry. 

[Contact:]{.underline} Kimery Vories, OSM (MCR) 618-463-6463 x 5103

# 

# August 5 -- 7 Mined Land Reforestation Conference, Chief Logan State Park, Logan, West Virginia0

[Background]{.underline}: The program will present efforts in the
Appalachian Region and give recent research findings and practical
applications on improving reforestation success.

[Topics Covered]{.underline}: The five steps of the Forestry Reclamation
Approach will be highlighted and examined in depth.

[Target Audience]{.underline}: The conference is intended for people in
the coal industry, land holding companies, mining and reclamation
consultants, land owners, regulatory personnel, scientists and students.

[Contact]{.underline}: James M. Taitt, 412-937-2106,
<jimtaitt@osmre.gov>

# August 12-13 Annual OSM Internal Technology Transfer Team Meeting, National Harbor, MD. 

\> LIMITED INTEREST MEETING - BY INVITATION ONLY \<  

> [Background]{.underline}: The meeting will provide a forum for OSM to
> develop and guide its NTTT activities and to coordinate and
> communicate regional TT activities. 
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Applied Science Program; effectiveness
> of Applied Science Cooperative Agreements; NTTT website Improvement;
> OSM-wide NTTT '09 budget; Exhibit Equipment, Design, and Strategies;
> Event Development, management, and post event delivery; Partnership
> opportunities.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: OSM members of the NTTT and invited
> guests.
>
> [Contact:]{.underline} Kimery Vories, OSM (MCR) 618-463-6463 x 5103

# 

# August 12-14 2008 Pennsylvania Abandoned mine reclamation and coal heritage Conference, State College, PA, Ramada Inn and Conference Center

> [Background]{.underline}: The aftermath of over a century\'s worth of
> unregulated coal mining in Pennsylvania has taken its toll on the
> land, water and communities where the mining occurred. The magnitude
> of these problems is too extensive for government alone to tackle. We
> recognize that local partnerships comprised of government, industry,
> academia and community groups who take upon themselves the task of
> fixing problems on a local level is a meaningful way to get more done,
> more quickly. \"Watershed Organizations\", local volunteers banding
> together have repeatedly shown their worth in spearheading local
> reclamation efforts on a local level. They expand the reach of
> government. The folks comprising watershed groups provide the needed
> spark, but often lack the technical, organizational, and financial
> means to support reclamation efforts on their own. This conference is
> geared toward helping watershed organization volunteers with some of
> the knowledge and contacts they will need in tackling AMR in their
> local communities.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: [Abandoned Mine Reclamation
> Topics]{.underline}; New approaches to treating AMD; timely topics-
> topics that are relevant to the AMR community today; vendors- what
> services and/or materials they have that will help each community in
> their abandoned mine reclamation work; [Coal Mining Heritage
> Topics]{.underline}; current preservation activities- presentations
> from groups throughout Pennsylvania's coal regions who are actively
> pursuing preservation in their communities; Our collective past-
> presentations on a wide variety of topics related to the people,
> places, things and events that shaped our coal mining past and
> continue to shape our future.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Watershed groups; community groups;
> state, local and federal government employees; companies; non-profit
> organizations; academics and students
>
> Contact: All the contact information for the conference can be found
> at [http://2008.treatminewater.com](http://2008.treatminewater.com/)

# 

# 

# SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2008

# September 10-11 Illinois Mining Institute 115th Annual Meeting, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL

[Contact]{.underline}: Nancy Cline: 618-536-6631; <imi@engr.siu.edu>

# 

# September 14-17 National Association of State Land Reclamationists, (NASLR) Champion, PA 

> [Background]{.underline}: OSM-ARTT will participate in this annual
> event as an exhibitor, sponsor and presenter. This conference will
> provide an opportunity for researchers, regulators, and mining and
> reclamation personnel to exchange information, share ideas, and meet
> together. The annual meeting field trip will showcase reclaimed
> bituminous coal and limestone surface mines in southwestern
> Pennsylvania, coal refuse reclamation, and several innovative acid
> mine drainage treatment projects. See
> http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/minres/BMR/conference/2008_NASLR_conference.htm
> or http://www.crc.siu.edu/naslr/home.htm
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Reclamation The agenda is not yet
> complete. Please submit abstracts to Michael Smith at
> [michaesmit@state.pa.us.](mailto:michaesmit@state.pa.us)
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Researchers and technical staff of
> surface mineral mines with much time devoted to surface coal mines*.*
> , consultants, vendors, state and Federal agencies\' natural resource
> and reclamation staff and reclamation professionals.
>
> [Contract]{.underline}: Michael Smith at 814-342-8200 or
> [michaesmit@state.pa.us.](mailto:michaesmit@state.pa.us)

#  

# September 22-23      Mid-Continent Region Technology Transfer AMD Workshop, Fort Smith, AR

**                                     ** \>\>Limited Interest Meeting
- BY INVITATION ONLY **\<\<**

[Background:]{.underline}  This regional workshop will focus on sharing
of innovative technology (both materials and or practice) in use (or
planned use) for treatment/prevention of AMD.  A one day field exercise
will prepare a design for re-mediation of AMD.  The last day will focus
on case studies from several States on restoration of AMD Impacted
Watershed areas and Performance Measures to determine success of AMD
work.

> [Topics Covered]{.underline}:   AMD treatment/prevention technologies.
>
> [Target Audience:]{.underline} State abandoned mine land staff that
> design and evaluate AMD abandoned sites.
>
> [Contact:]{.underline} Nick Grant, OSM MCR (618) 463-6463 x 5148

# September 22-24 MineExpo 2008 National Mining Association , Las Vegas, NV

** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **

# 

> [Background]{.underline} MINExpo International is held in Las Vegas
> every four years, and routinely attracts over 30,000 attendees from
> mining and reclamation industries' communities, with a large
> contingent of international visitors. It is the mining industry\'s
> premier showcase for companies specializing in every facet of mining:
> open pit, underground, processing and preparation, mine site
> development, exploration and surveying, smelting and refining, and
> reclamation. Exhibitors include manufacturers of equipment, suppliers
> of parts and products, consultants, and providers of mining-related
> services for exploration, mine development, production,
> processing/preparation, materials handling, environmental remediation,
> safety, and much more.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Technical sessions will cover surface
> mining, underground mining, processing, safety and health,
> exploration, bulk materials handling, new mine development, air,
> industrial minerals,coal, and reclamation.
>
> The OSMRE Director, Brent Wahlquist, will present the Title V Program
> reclamation awards during the event.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Mining industry reclamation managers,
> production, operations, maintenance and engineering personnel,
> geologists, and other managers/executives; researchers and technical
> staff; consultants; state and Federal agencies\' natural resource and
> reclamation staff.
>
> [Contract]{.underline}: Duane Matt, OSM Western Region Technology
> Transfer Team Leader, (303) 293-5072. Visit: http://www.minexpo.com/
>
> Hall-Erickson, 800-752-6312; 630-434-7779; email:
> <minexpo@heiexpo.com>.

# 

# October 5-8 Geological Society of America, Annual Meeting, Houston, TX

** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **

> [Background]{.underline}:  The 2008 Joint Meeting of The Geological
> Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society
> of America, Soil Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of
> Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM. Hosted by
> the Houston Geological Society*.*
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}**:**  28 Interdisciplinary sessions.
> Topics covered in this exciting series include biofuels production,
> Aeolian research, emerging contaminants in water/soils/sediments,
> impacts of energy development on water resources, soil physics and
> Vadose Zone hydrology, and many more.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}**:**  Earth Science professionals.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}**:**  Kim Vories, MCR Technology Transfer Team
> Leader, (618) 463-6463 ext. 5103

# October 6-7 Texas Surface Mining & Reclamation Workshop, College Station,    TX 

> ** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **
>
> [Background]{.underline}:  This annual workshop sponsored by the Texas
> cooperative extension program and the agricultural experiment stations
> will feature talks focusing on lignite mining and reclamation in
> Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
>
> [Topics covered:]{.underline}    Issues addressed this year will be
> groundwater quality, section 404 permitting, acid seeps, soils, weed
> management and use of GIS.
>
> [Target Audience:]{.underline}  Coal industry, university researchers,
> and State reclamation staff for the State of Texas and Louisiana.
> Normal attendance from 80 to 100 participants.
>
> [Contact:]{.underline} Kimery Vories, OSM (MCR) 618-463-6463 x 5103

# 

# October 24-25 American Chemical Society\'s National Chemistry Week celebration; Having a Ball with Chemistry,"Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Science Center

> [Background]{.underline}: National Chemistry Week inspires the next
> generation of chemists through presentations and demonstrations that
> increase awareness and interest in everyday chemistry. Elementary and
> high school students have the opportunity to talk with professional
> chemists, engineers and even other students about career choices in
> science while getting their hands dirty in actual chemistry
> experiments and other activities at Carnegie Science Center's annual
> celebration of National Chemistry Week.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: The 2008 theme "Having a Ball with
> Chemistry," will focus the experiments and hands on activities on the
> chemistry of sports and tying into the 2008 Olympics.
>
> [Target audience]{.underline}: elementary school, middle school and
> high school students.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Michael Mautino, NCW Coordinator, Pittsburgh
> Section ACS; Phone: 412-777-4792

# 

# October 26-29 NAAMLP National Association of Abandoned Mine Lands 30th Annual Conference, Durango, CO

** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **

> [Background]{.underline}:  This annual Conference of the association
> of State AML programs will feature technical sessions, workshops, and
> tours.
>
> [Topics covered]{.underline}:  Administration and technical aspects of
> abandoned mine land reclamation. [ ]{.underline}
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}:  State, Tribal, and Federal Regulatory
> Program staff, consultants, and university personnel that deal with
> Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation. Normal attendance from 120-250
> participants.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Paul Clark, Western Region Technology
> Coordinator, (303) 296-5065
>
> Steve Renner, Colorado Inactive Mines Program, (970) 241-0336
> steven.renner@state.co.us

# November 18-20 Blasting Workshop, Wheeling, WV , Oglebay Park

# 

> [Background]{.underline}: Blasting specialists around the nation are
> routinely challenged with the complexity of blasting related issues.
> The blasting workshop will provide a forum for State and Federal
> personnel to discuss blasting technologies and regulatory strategies.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Blaster Certification, Permitting,
> Enforcement, Complaint Investigations, Adverse Effects of Blasting,
> New Blasting Technologies
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: State and Federal blasting specialists.
>
> [Contract]{.underline}: Ken Eltschlager, 412 937 2169,
> keltschlager@osmre.gov

#  

# November 18 - 19 Interstate Mining Compact Commission Mid-Year Meeting, Crowne Plaza Downtown Hotel \-- St. Louis, MO

  \>\>LIMITED INTEREST MEETING - BY INVITATION ONLY\<\<

 

> [Background]{.underline}:  The Interstate Mining Compact Commission
> (IMCC), a multi-state governmental organization representing the
> natural resource and environmental protection interests of its 24
> member states, holds a Mid-Year Meeting in the fall of the year to
> discuss issues and concerns of the member states and to meet with
> federal agency representatives.
>
>  
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}:  Several IMCC Standing Committees will
> meet to discuss a variety of topics including abandoned mine lands,
> OSM\'s budget and state Title IV and V grants, significant OSM
> rulemakings, as well as pending studies and other state/federal
> initiatives in the mining arena.
>
>  
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}:  State and Federal regulators and
> program administrators.
>
>  
>
> [Contact]{.underline}:  Greg Conrad or Beth Botsis, IMCC, Herndon, VA 
> (703) 709-8654 or <gconrad@imcc.isa.us> or <bbotsis@imcc.isa.us>.

# December 1-3 Indiana Surface Mining & Reclamation Symposium Jasper, IN

** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **

[Background:]{.underline} The annual conference focuses on issues
related to coal mining in Indiana.  Technical workshops will be
available.

[Topics covered:]{.underline} There will be one day of talks.

[Target Audience]{.underline}: Professionals interested in technical
issues related to coal mining and reclamation in Indiana.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| #                                                                     |
|                                                                       |
| # FY 2008 Technical Innovations and Professional Servic               |
| es (TIPS) Software Application Training Program TIPS Training Centers |
|                                                                       |
| > **(Alton, IL, Denver, CO, Pittsburgh, PA and Customer sites)**      |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > [Background]{.underline}: TIPS provides training in the use of its  |
| > software applications as a core business activity. TIPS have        |
| > offered reclamation-focused core software training for nearly a     |
| > decade. The importance of this program to the overall success of    |
| > TIPS is best expressed by a Steering Committee member who said      |
| > that, "Training, training, and training" were the top three         |
| > priorities of his state regarding TIPS services. TIPS computer      |
| > application training is performed at the three TIPS Computer        |
| > Training Centers in Alton, Denver, and Pittsburgh, with need-based  |
| > customer on-site training where appropriate. See Appendix for       |
| > course list.                                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

[Contact]{.underline}: Andrew Gilmore 317-226-6164

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **FY 2008 NATIONAL TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM (NTTP) Nationwide**     |
|                                                                       |
| **(closest proximity to student offices)**                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > [Background]{.underline}: The National Technical Training Program   |
| > is designed to increase the technical competence and                |
| > professionalism of Federal, State, and Tribal personnel. The        |
| > program provides critical updates on the latest technological       |
| > advances in mining and reclamation technology and fosters           |
| > consistent application of standards by providing training related   |
| > to permit approval, reclamation and enforcement and bond release.   |
| > The program works to ensure that the succession planning goals of   |
| > surface mining agencies providing training or cross-training in 37  |
| > technical, legal, and programmatic areas. All efforts of the        |
| > program from needs identification through instruction are a joint   |
| > effort of State, Tribal, and OSM teams. 85% of students are from    |
| > the States and Tribes. 40% of instructors are from States, 50% from |
| > OSM, and 5% from the DOI Solicitors' office. See Appendix for       |
| > course list.                                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

 

# 

# 

# 

# 2009 EVENTS

# April 26 - 29, 2009 Interstate Mining Compact Commission Annual Meeting, Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska

> \>\>LIMITED INTEREST MEETING - BY INVITATION ONLY\<\<

 

> [Background]{.underline}:  The Interstate Mining Compact Commission
> (IMCC), a multi-state governmental organization representing the
> natural resource and environmental protection interests of its 24
> member states, holds an Annual Meeting in the spring of the year to
> discuss issues and concerns of the member states, to meet with federal
> agency representatives, to hear from various speakers, and to present
> its annual national reclamation and mineral education awards.
>
>  
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}:  Several IMCC Standing Committees will
> meet to discuss a variety of topics including abandoned mine lands,
> OSM\'s budget and state Title IV and V grants, significant OSM
> rulemakings, as well as pending studies and other state/federal
> initiatives in the mining arena.
>
>  
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}:  State and Federal regulators and
> program administrators.
>
>  
>
> [Contact]{.underline}:  Greg Conrad or Beth Botsis, IMCC, Herndon, VA 
> (703) 709-8654 or <gconrad@imcc.isa.us> or <bbotsis@imcc.isa.us>.

# 

# May 4-7, 2009 World of Coal Ash Conference, Lexington, KY 

> [Background:]{.underline} The World of Coal Ash is the world\'s
> premier conference concerning the science, applications and
> sustainability of coal ash utilization.  It will encompass all aspects
> of coal combustion products/byproducts as well as gasification
> products. It is organized by the American Coal Ash Association and the
> University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research. This is the
> third biennial event. Abstract Deadline October 13, 2008.
>
> [Target Audience:]{.underline} Technical and policy professionals
> associated with CCP recycling.
>
> [Topics Covered:]{.underline} Topics will include flue gas
> desulfurization materials, traditional and non-traditional uses,
> disposal and land applications, private and public sector
> partnerships, regulatory initiatives and technical sessions covering
> the use of CCPs in conventional building materials,   emerging
> technologies and more.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Annely Noble, American Coal Ash Association\
> Phone: 720-870-7897\
> Email: <wocainfo@acaa-usa.org>
>
> WOCA Website:  <http://www.worldofcoalash.org/>

# May 30 -- June 5, 2009 26^th^ Annual meeting of American Society of Mining & reclamation (ASMR) and 11^th^ Billings Land reclamation symposium (BLRS) 2009 joint conference, Billings, Montana

>  OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY 
>
> [Background]{.underline}: The American Society of Mining and
> Reclamation and the Billings Land Reclamation Symposium have focused
> on land reclamation and rehabilitation issues for several decades. A
> fundamental need of reclamationists worldwide is the expansion of the
> opportunities for technology transfer. As such, ASMR holds an annual
> meeting, and BLRS holds a meeting every three years, where information
> is exchanged between academic professionals, those who are practicing
> reclamation in the field, students, and all other interested persons.
> The multidisciplinary nature of land reclamation provides opportunity
> for those with specialized interests to organize workshops, prepare
> special sessions for the National meetings, and publish handbooks and
> manuals. The goal is to provide a mechanism to encourage both written
> and verbal technology transfer. The proceedings for the meetings
> provide valuable references for those concerned with land reclamation.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Topics will include innovations and case
> studies in Water Management, Soils and Overburden Handling,
> Reforestation, Wildlife Habitat Revitalization Plant Ecology,
> Geotechnical Engineering, Refuse and Tailings Management, Land Use and
> Design, and Superfund Reclamation.
>
> The Western Region Technology Transfer Team will hold its Annual Team
> Meeting in conjunction with this event.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Industry reclamation managers,
> researchers and technical staff, consultants, state Tribal, and
> Federal agencies\' natural resource and reclamation staff.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Paul Clark, OSM Western Region Technology
> Coordinator, (303) 293-5065
>
> Duane Matt, OSM Western Region Technology Coordinator, (303) 293-5072.
> Visit:
> [**http://billingslandreclamationsymposium.org**](http://billingslandreclamationsymposium.org/)

# 

# June 16 - 18 2009 Longwall USA Exhibition & Conference Pittsburgh , PA, David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

> [Background]{.underline}: This is considered to be North America\'s
> Most Important Coal Mining Exhibition. Longwall USA attracts all of
> the most important manufacturers and service providers.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: A range of delegates from all parts of
> the longwall mining industry.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Tanna Holzer, Project Manager, 303-283-0640 x
> 206; <tholzer@mining-media.com>

# 

# PAST EVENTS OF 2008

#  February 12-13, 2008 ARTT Team Meeting, Columbus, OH 

> \> LIMITED INTEREST MEETING - BY INVITATION ONLY \<  
>
> [Background]{.underline}:  The ARTT team meets on a semi-annual basis
> to discuss technology transfer issues of concern and rank the 2008
> Applied Science Proposals.  
>
>  
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Technology transfer in Appalachia, and
> deliberations and ranking of the 2008 Applied Science Proposals.
>
> [Target Audience:]{.underline} Members of the ARTT team that include
> the seven Appalachia states and OSM and invited guests.
>
> [Contact:]{.underline} Lois Uranowski, OSM (AR) 412 937-2805

# 

# February 12-14, 2008 110th National Western Mining Conference, *Mining Matters,* Westin Tabor Center, Denver, Colorado

> [Background]{.underline}: Hosted by the Colorado mining association,
> the 110th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition will draw
> mining professionals from throughout Colorado and around the world.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Duane O. Matt, Technology Coordinator/TIPS
> Training and Technology Transfer, OSM Denver, CO;  303-844-1400 x1421;
> Fax #:  303-844-1546 E-mail:  <dmatt@osmre.gov>

# 

# February 20-21, 2008 NTTT Annual Meeting, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX

> \> LIMITED INTEREST MEETING - BY INVITATION ONLY \<  
>
> [Background:]{.underline}  The purpose of NTTT is to ensure the proper
> development and  transfer of technology among OSM, the states,
> industry and the public.  The meeting will provide a forum to guide
> NTTT activities and coordinate and communicate regional TT
> activities. 
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}:   The meeting will include a combination
> of technical presentations and routine team business.  At this meeting
> the team will address applied science initiatives.   There will also
> be presentations on ongoing projects, such the NTTT Website and other
> technical topics related to mining and reclamation.
>
> [Target Audience:]{.underline}  Members and invited guests of the
> NTTT.

# [Contact]{.underline}:  Kimery Vories, Mid Continent Region, (618) 463-6463 x 103

# 

# February 24-27, 2008 2008 SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit, Salt Lake City, UT 

> [Background]{.underline}: OSM-WR-OTT participates in this annual event
> as an exhibitor. The OTT booth distributes information about OSM and
> showcases successes in reclamation, wildlife habitat enhancement, and
> paperless permitting. Popular items include CD\'s relating to various
> reclamation techniques, research reports, manual, guidelines, and
> public domain software, in addition to OSM\'s annual reports and links
> to OSM\'s web pages.
>
> [Target audience]{.underline}: Reclamation managers, consultants,
> state and Federal agencies\' natural resource specialists, and
> reclamation staff.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Duane O. Matt, Technology Coordinator/TIPS
> Training and Technology Transfer, OSM Denver, CO;  303-844-1400 x1421;
> Fax #:  303-844-1546 E-mail:  <dmatt@osmre.gov>

# 

# February 27, 2008 Approximate Original Contour (AOC) - Technical Workshop, Chief Logan State Park Lodge and Conference Center, US 119 (Corridor G) Logan County, WV

> [Background]{.underline}: The workshop is being hosted by the Coal
> Permitting Quality Control (QA/QC) Panel, which is comprised of WVDEP,
> Environmental and Industry representatives in cooperation with the
> Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). The
> workshop could provide professional development hours (pdh) for
> engineers and certificates will be issued upon completion. There is no
> charge for attending. However, interested parties are encouraged to
> pre-register for the workshop and indicate lodging needs, if any.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: AOC related issues.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Technical consulting, environmental,
> government, industry or other interested parties are encouraged to
> attend.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Ms. Cindy Lawson, WVDEP , e-mail:
> clawson@wvdep.org ; phone: 304-926-0499 ext. 1504. AOC related
> questions regarding the workshop should be directed to Mr. Mark
> Holstine, WVDEP, e-mail: mholstine@wvdep.org; phone: 304-926-0499 ext.
> 1505.

#  

# 

# March 11-13, 2008 Coal Ash Professional Training Course (EERC), San Antonio, TX

> [Background]{.underline}: This well-established course is hosted by
> the longest-running coal ash research program in the world (University
> of North Dakota Energy & Environment Research Center EERC). Course
> instructors include established ash managers and marketers, industry
> consultants, members of the academic and research community, and
> government representatives. Kim Vories from OSM MCR will be a speaker
> at this event.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Topics include: (1) how CCBs are viewed
> from a coal company, electric generating company, marketer, and
> regulatory perspective; (2) implications of environmental initiatives
> and emerging specifications on coal ash; (3) updates on the
> industry\'s latest Hot Topics including IGCC by-products and FGD
> materials; (4) tricks of the trade from those who successfully utilize
> coal ash; and (5) options for recovering disposed coal ash and
> disposal site development.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Anyone working it the coal ash
> utilization field. Participants attending the complete Coal Ash
> Professionals Training Course are eligible to earn 2.0 continuing
> education units (CEUs). Professional Engineers will earn 15
> professional development hours (PDHs).
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: University of North Dakota EERC at (701)
> 777-4814 or toll free at (866) 261-3677, or register online at
> [www.conted.und.edu/extension/coalash.html](http://www.conted.und.edu/extension/coalash.html).

# 

# March 24-28, 2008 Geospatial Conference and 2^nd^ National Meeting of SMCRA Data Stewards, Atlanta GA

> ** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **
>
> [Background]{.underline}: OSM in conjunction with the Interstate
> Mining Compact Commission (IMCC), National Association of Abandoned
> Mine Land Programs (NAAMLP), and the Western Interstate Energy Board
> (WIEB) is organizing a conference on "Incorporating Geospatial
> Technologies into SMCRA Business Processes"
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: This conference is aimed at
> demonstrating the use of geospatial technologies in the SMCRA business
> processes. 
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: State and federal agency personnel who
> are involved with the application of geo-spatial terchnology in mining
> operations.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Duane O. Matt, Technology Coordinator/TIPS
> Training and Technology Transfer, OSM Denver, CO;  303-844-1400 x1421;
> Fax #:  303-844-1546
>
> E-mail:  <dmatt@osmre.gov>

# 

# March 26-28, 2008 Interstate Technical Group on Abandoned Underground Mines (ITGAUM), 7th Biennial Meeting, Kansas City, MO

> [Background]{.underline}: The theme for this meeting will be \"Mine
> Planning and Remediation \-- Foundation for the Future.\" We are
> actively seeking participants among state and Federal agencies,
> consultants, mining companies, and other interested parties who
> possess interest in, or practice methods of addressing abandoned
> underground mines needing remediation and closure.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: abandoned underground mine remediation,
> abandoned mine detection by geophysical means, and state-of-the-art
> mine practice
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: state and Federal agencies,
> consultants, mining companies, and other interested parties
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Tom Lefchik, DOT, [**Ohio Division
> Office**](http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ohdiv/) , 614-280-6845,
> [**thomas.lefchik@fhwa.dot.gov**](mailto:thomas.lefchik@fhwa.dot.gov)

# 

# 

# March 27-29, 2008 Minorities in agriculture, Natural Resources, and related sciences (MANRRS) 23rd Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado

>  OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY 
>
> [Background:]{.underline} MANRRS promotes academic and professional
> advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural
> resources, and related sciences. MANRRS attempts to provide networks
> to support professional development of minorities. It is a springboard
> for their entry into and advancement in careers where they otherwise
> could be lost in the sheer number and established connections of
> mainstream participants. MANRRS offers students opportunities to
> enhance leadership and organizational and public speaking skills and
> to experience professional critique of scholarly worked in a \"user
> friendly\" environment. MANRRS professional members are often the
> only, or one of few, minority participants in their basic disciplinary
> societies or at their career locations.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: OSM Technical Innovation and
> Professional Services (TIPS) Innovations will host an exhibit during
> the career fair, and offer an informational workshop following the
> career fair: Electronic Tools for Mined Land Reclamation. The workshop
> will consist of a brief lecture on the processes for coal mining and
> reclamation of mined lands, and a description of GPS, GIS, and Remote
> Sensing and Mobile Computing Technologies and electronic instruments
> that are being used to assure land reclamation to approximately
> similar land forms, topography, and drainage patterns.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Industry reclamation managers,
> researchers and technical staff, consultants, state and Federal
> agencies\' natural resource and reclamation staff.
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Paul Clark, OSM Western Region, (303) 293-5065

# March 31-April 3, 2008 Beneficial Use of Industrial Materials Summit , Denver, CO

> [Background]{.underline}: The summit takes a materials management
> approach for reuse and recycling to better align with existing and
> developing strategic plans for achieving the environmentally safe
> beneficial use of industrial materials. It is designed to provide a
> forum for the exchange of information and ideas about beneficial use
> among regulators, industry, and other stakeholders. The Summit
> supports discussions: (a) between industry and regulators to increase
> the understanding of the beneficial use of industrial materials and
> regulatory programs; (b) among state regulators to share information
> and experiences on beneficial use regulations and determination
> processes; (c) among industries to share experiences on successful
> reuse and recycling, and to assess the potential to utilize each
> others\' materials, and (d) among researchers, nonprofit
> representatives, industry, and regulators to share information and
> concerns regarding risk assessment, beneficial use determinations,
> environmental safety, and new research. Kim Vories from OSM MCR will
> be a speaker at this event.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: State Environmental Regulatory
> Decisions; Product use in transportation, agriculture, building
> construction, and mining; barriers to use; and research trends.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Representatives from the private
> sector, reuse and recycling community, non-profit organizations, trade
> associations, researchers, and local, state and federal government
> agencies
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Kerry Callahan at <kerryc@astswmo.org>. online
> at <http://www.beneficialusesummit.com/2008/index.html>

# 

# April 22-23, 2008 WV Surface Mine Drainage Task Force Symposium, Ramada Inn, Morgantown, WV

> ** OSM EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY **
>
> Program and Speakers will be posted in January 2008.\
> Sponsored by the West Virginia Mine Drainage Task Force and the WV
> Coal Association
>
> [Background]{.underline}: The State of West Virginia's Surface Mine
> Drainage Task Force sponsors this annual meeting to address AMD and
> related issues in WV. This is the 27th annual Symposium.
>
> [Topics Covered]{.underline}: Status of WV mining and reclamation; OSM
> perspective on mining, AMD and reclamation; selenium impacts and
> issues; legislative issues related to mining, reclamation, and AMD;
> AMD Treatment; AML reclamation; ADTI project: Leaching Column Method
> for Overburden Analysis and Prediction of Weathering Rates.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: State and Federal regulators and
> administrators,; technical experts from industry, state and federal
> agencies and academia.
>
> [Contact:]{.underline} Jeff Skousen, West Virginia University,
> Morgantown, WV (304) 293 6256 <jskousen@wvu.edu>

# ![](media/image1.png){width="3.5277777777777777in" height="0.3055555555555556in"}April 22-24, 2008 OSM Western Region Technology Transfer Annual Team Meeting, Denver, CO

> [Background]{.underline}: The Western Region Technology Transfer Team
> was initiated in 1995. While implementing the Surface Mining Control
> and Reclamation Act (SMCRA), each regulatory authority encounters
> technical programmatic challenges, and continues to adapt to advances
> in technology. The Western Region Technology Transfer Team facilitates
> the identification, prioritization, and resolution of regional
> technical issues through utilization of emerging technologies and
> techniques. Issue resolution may include the development of work
> groups, site specific evaluation, interactive forums and technical
> symposia, and workshops.
>
> [Topics]{.underline} [Covered]{.underline}: The Western Region
> Technology Transfer Team will conduct a remote sensing workshop for
> Regulatory and AML Tribal, State, and Federal Program team members.
> The workshop will focus on Concept of Remote Sensing, Types of
> Imagery, Imagery Acquisition, and Data Manipulation.
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}: Regulatory and AML Tribal, State, and
> Federal Program Technology Transfer Team Members
>
> [Contact]{.underline}: Duane Matt, OSM Western Region Technology
> Transfer Team Leader, (303) 293-5072

# May 18-21, 2008 Interstate Mining Compact Commission Annual Meeting, Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa, Jackson, WY

\>Limited Interest Meeting - BY INVITATION ONLY \<

 

> [Background]{.underline}:  The Interstate Mining Compact Commission
> (IMCC), a multi-state governmental organization representing the
> natural resource and environmental protection interests of its 24
> member states, holds an annual meeting in the spring of each year to
> discuss issues and concerns of the member states, to hear from various
> speakers,  and to present its annual national reclamation and mineral
> education awards.
>
>  
>
> [Topics]{.underline} [Covered]{.underline}:  Several IMCC Standing
> Committees will meet to discuss a variety of topics including
> abandoned mined lands, the status of OSM\'s budget and state Title IV
> and V grants, significant OSM rulemakings, as well as pending studies
> and other state/federal initiatives in the mining arena.
>
>  
>
> [Target Audience]{.underline}:  State and Federal regulators and
> administrators.
>
>  
>
> [Contact]{.underline}:  Greg Conrad or Beth Botsis, IMCC, Herndon, VA 
> (703) 709-8654 or
> [**gconrad@imcc.isa.us**](mailto:gconrad@imcc.isa.us) or
> [**bbotsis@imcc.isa.us**](mailto:bbotsis@imcc.isa.us)

# **GLOSSARY**

> **LIMITED INTEREST MEETING** This term reflects meetings/conferences
> that are generally by invitation only reflect-ing limited focus and
> interest. These meetings are held primarily by standing teams,
> steering committees, task forces, etc.

**Acronyms**

AML Abandoned mine Land

ACSP Appalachian Clean Streams Program

ADTI Acid Drainage Technology Initiative

ARCC Appalachian Regional Coordinating Center

ARTTT Appalachian Regional Technology Transfer Team

ASMR American Society of Mining and Reclamation

CAD Computer-Aided Design

CCB Coal Combustion Byproducts

CHIA Cumulative Hydrologic Impact Assessment

CIA Cumulative Impact Area

DGPS Digital Global Positioning Systems

DOE Department of Energy

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FBC Fluidized Bed Combustion

GIS Geographic Information System

GPS Global Positioning Systems

IMCC Interstate Mining Compact Commission

ISM Information System Management Division

MCRCC Mid-Continent Regional Coordinating Center

NTTP National Technical Training Program

NTTT National Technology Transfer Team

OSM Office of Surface Mining

OSM-HQ Office of Surface Mining-Headquarters

OSM WAN OSM Wide Area Network

PHC Probable Hydrologic consequences

R&D Research and Development

RD-WRCC Regional Director, Western Regional Coordinating Center

SME Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration

SMCRA Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act

TIPS Technical Innovations and Professional Services

TIPS TEAM TIPS National Team

TIPS-SC TIPS Steering Committee

WIEB Western Interstate Energy Board

WRCC-OTT Western Regional Coordinating Center-Office of Technology
Transfer

WRTT Western Regional Technical Team

# APPENDIX: NTTP AND TIPS COURSES

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > **NATIONAL TECHNICAL TRAINING PROGRAM (NTTP)COURSES**               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Acid-Forming Materials (6 courses)                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Abandoned Mine Land Design Workshops (highwalls, fires, openings,   |
| > subsidence, landslides)                                             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Blasting (basic and advanced)                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > AML Project Management                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > AML Realty                                                          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Bonding (legal and cost-estimation)                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Effective Writing                                                   |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Engineering (basic and spoil handling)                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Inspection (2 courses)                                              |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Instructor Training                                                 |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Historic and Archeological Resources (2 courses)                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Hydrology (2 courses)                                               |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Legal (enforcement procedures, evidence preparation, expert         |
| > witness)                                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > NEPA Procedures                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Permit Findings                                                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Soils & Revegetation (2 courses)                                    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > SMCRA & ESA                                                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Underground Mining (2 courses)                                      |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| > Wetlands                                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  **TIPS Courses**

  Advanced Topics for Permitting and Reclamation using AutoCAD

  AMDTreat for Acid Drainage Treatment Cost Estimation

  Analyzing Environmental Monitoring Data Using StatGraphics Plus

  ARCGIS Spatial Analyst: for Mining and Reclamation

  ArcPAD 6: Mobile GIS for Reclamation Mapping and Analysis

  Autodesk Map for Permitting and Reclamation

  Blast Log Evaluation Program (BLEP)

  CAD Applications for Permitting and Reclamation

  Galena Slope Stability Analysis

  GeoExplorer 3 GPS & PF Office: Advanced GPS Mapping for Recl.

  GPS Analyst for ArcGIS

  Image Analysis and Stereo Analyst for ArcGIS

  Intro to ArcGIS - ArcINFO 8.X Desktop for Mining & Reclamation

  Intro to Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry for Permitting & Insp. Using
  ERDAS Imagine

  Introduction to ArcGIS for Mining and Reclamation

  Modeling and Analysis with Groundwater Vistas

  SDPS: Surface Deformation Prediction System

  SEDCAD Applications and Extensions for Mine Permitting and Reclamation

  Statistics Workshop: Interpretation of Water Quality Data using
  Statgraphics and AquaChem

  SurvCADD for Reclamation and Permitting

  Testing and Analysis of Aquifer Characteristics with AQTESOLV

  Trimble GeoXT, Terrasync and PF Office: Mobile Computing for
  Reclamation

  Underground & Surface Mine Mapping with Autodesk Raster Design &
  Autodesk Map

  Underground Mine Mapping with GIS

  Water Quality Analysis using AQUACHEM
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

APPENDIX: NTTP AND TIPS COURSES