Acid-Forming Materials: Fundamentals and Applications
Objective: This course is designed to provide participants with basic information on the characteristics of potentially acid forming material, their oxidation and production of acid mine drainage/related aquatic toxic materials and extremely acid materials, and potential for mitigation of these impacts. Duration: 4 days.
Agenda
Geology
Fundamentals of Geology
Role of Geology in Coal/Mining Reclamation
Depositional Environments
Pyrite Formation
Lithological Associations
Geohydrology
Weathering and Soil Forming Processes
Acid Forming Material Oxidative Processes
Natural Disturbed Ecosystems
Acid Impacted Ecosystems
Acid Forming Material Impacts on Terrestrial Ecosystems
Agriculture
Infrastructure Developments
Acid Forming Material Impacts on Aquatic Resources/Ecosystems
Fisheries
Irrigation and Related Agricultural
Uses of Water
Sampling and Characterization Methodologies and Procedure
Aquatic Resource Sampling and Characterization
Sample Handling and Preparation for Terrestrial Ecosystem Characterization
Planning and Mitigation Options
Mitigation of Acid Mine Drainage
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Permitting specialists, inspectors and AML specialists.
FIELD EXERCISE: Hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses are required.
National Technical Training Program: (202) 208-2769