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2019

Simon, P.M., D.A. Chiavelli, P.B. Simon, M. Rury. "Tracking A Petrogenic Source: Forensics Characterization Identification, And Quantification Of Spilled Crude Oil." Battelle 10th International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  February 2019.
 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, M.T. DeLong. "The Benefits Of High Frequency Sonic Sediment Coring For Improved Recovery On Contaminated Sediments Sites." Battelle 10th International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  February 2019.
 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, S.L. Stubblefield, E.B. Paulson. "Analytical Advancements For Forensics Investigations At Petroleum Release Sites." Battelle 10th International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  February 2019.
 

Chiavelli, D.A., P.M. Simon, P.B. Simon, M. Rury. "Tracking a Petrogenic Source with Pyrogenic Compounds: Forensic PAH Apportionment at a Site with Severely Weathered Crude Oil." Battelle 10th International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  February 2019.
 

Kern, J., P.M. Simon, M. Shupe, D. Murali. "The Application of a Multivariate Statistical Analysis to Identify Potential Ongoing Contaminant Sources to an Urban River." Battelle 10th International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  February 2019.

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2018

Chiavelli, D.A., P.M. Simon, M. Rury, P.B. Simon. "PAH Apportionment at a Site with Severely Weathered Crude Oil." International Network of Environmental Forensics. Salt Lake City, Utah. June 2018.
 

2017

Simon, P.M., M.T. DeLong, P.B. Simon, H. Scott. "The Benefits of Sonic Drilling Techniques for Improved Recovery on Contaminated Sediment Sites." 33rd Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, & Energy, October 16-19, 2017, Amherst, MA. October 2017.." 

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Chiavelli, D.A., P.M. Simon, P.B. Simon, M. Rury. "Tracking A Petrogenic Source With Pyrogenic Compounds: PAH Apportionment For Severely Weathered Crude Oil." 33rd Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, & Energy, October 16-19, 2017, Amherst, MA. October 2017.

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Simon, P.M., M.T. DeLong, H. Scott. "The Benefits of Sonic Drilling Techniques for Improved Recovery on Contaminated Sediment Sites."  Battelle Ninth International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2017.

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Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, S.L. Stubblefield, E.B. Paulson. "Reconsideration of 1,4-Dioxane as an Emerging Contaminant of Interest."  Battelle Ninth International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2017.

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Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, S.L. Stubblefield, E.B. Paulson. "Analytical Advancements in the Analysis of Alkylated PAH and Petroleum Biomarkers for hydrocarbon Fingerprinting at Petroleum Release Sites."  Battelle Ninth International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2017.

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2015

Simon, P.M., D.A. Chiavelli, P.B. Simon, D. Glaser, M. Rury. "Multiple Lines of Evidence Approach: Oil Spill Identification and Differentiation."  Battelle Eighth International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2015.

 

Chiavelli, D.A., P.M. Simon, P.B. Simon, M. Rury, E. Pendleton. "Use of a Concentration-based Mixing Model to Quantify Spilled Crude Oil in River Sediments." Battelle Eighth International Conference on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2015.

 

Chiavelli, D.A., P.M. Simon, P.B. Simon, S. Schroeder. "Using Sheens to Quantify In Situ Weathering of Spilled Crude Oil in River Sediments."  Battelle Eighth International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2015.

 

Kay, D., J. Newsted, P.B. Simon, P.M. Simon. "Contrast of Mass-based and Toxicity-based Allocation of PCB Contamination."  Battelle Eighth International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2015.

 

Dick, B., I. Jewell, I. Peszlen, P.M. Simon. "Recent Advances in Dendrogeomorphology in the US and Its Application to Erosion/Sediment Transport Assessment." Battelle Eighth International Conference of Remediation on Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana.  January 2015.

 

2014

Simon, P.B., D.A. Chiavelli, P.M. Simon, M. Rury, E. Pendleton. "Use of Concentration-based Mixing Model to Quantify Spilled Crude Oil in Sediments." 30th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy. Amherst, Massachusetts. October 2014.

 

Simon, P.M., D.A. Chiavelli, P.B. Simon, D. Glaser, M. Rury. "Multiple Lines of Evidence Approach: Oil Spill Identification and Differentiation."  30th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy. Amherst, Massachusetts. October 2014.

 

Chiavelli, D.A., P.B. Simon, P.M. Simon, S. Schroeder. "Using Sheens To Quantify In-Situ Weathering of Spilled Crude Oil In Sediments." 30th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy. Amherst, Massachusetts. October 2014.

 

2013

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon. "Kalamazoo River Line 6B Pipeline Release, Petroleum Forensics Project Overview and Update."  Meeting with State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Oversight Team. 2013.

 

Dick, B.M., R. Hey, P. Peralta, I. Jewell, P. Simon and I. Peszlen. "Estimating Annual Riverbank Erosion Rates – A Dendrogeomorphic Method." River Research and Applications, Wiley Online Library. 2013.

 

2012

Dick, B.M., I. Jewell, S Pires, I. Peszlen, A. Wilson, R. Johnson and P.M. Simon.  "Applying Dendrogeomorphic Methods to Determine Site Specific Annual Erosion Rates – A Quick and Cot Effective Alternative to Using Erosion Pins." 28th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy. Amherst, Massachusetts. October 2012.

 

2011

Dick, B., I. Jewell, P.M. Simon, R. Hey. "Integrating Natural Channel Design Principles Into Your Remediation Plan." Battelle Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

 

Dick, B., I. Jewell, I. Peszlan, P.M. Simon. "Estimating Entrainment Rate of Contaminated Sediments Using Dendrogeomorphic Methods." Battelle Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, D. Richardson, B. Dick, B. Baker, R. Hey. "Geomorphologic Characterization: Comparison of the Lower Fox River and Tittabawassee River." Battelle Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

 

McCulloch, R., D.J. Lautenbach, T.J. Dekker, B. Dick, I. Jewel, I. Peszlen and P. Simon. "Evaluation of Bank Stability and Entrainment Rate using Multiple Assessment Tools." Battelle Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

 

Feldpausch, B., K. Enright, P.M. Simon. "Geophysical Techniques for Sediment Inventories, Mapping In-River Geomorphology and Sediment Transport." Battelle Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

 

Dick, B., I. Jewell, P.M. Simon. "Reducing River Bank Erosion Rates by Forest Canopy Management." Battelle Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

 

Simon, P.M., D. Bareham, M. DeLong, H. Scott. "The Benefits of Sonic-Assisted Sampling Techniques for Contaminated Sediment Sites." Battelle Sixth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2011.

 

2009

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, D.B. Richardson, B.F. Baker. "GeoMorph Site Characterization Overview - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Battelle Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, Florida.  2009.

 

Lautenbach, D.J., J. Grush, J.R. Wolfe, P. Klaver, B. Lord, P. Simon, and B. Baker. "Development and Application of a Two-Dimensional Hydrodynamic Model of the Tittabawassee River and Floodplain."  Battelle Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, Florida.  2009.

 

Feldpausch, R.J., B. Bridge, P.M. Simon, R. Funk. "Geophysical Techniques for Sediment Inventories, Sample Selection, and Channel Stability - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Battelle Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, Florida.  2009.

 

Simon, P.M., J. Marsh, S.L. Stubblefield, J. Tochor. "GIS/Data Management to Support Near-Real-Time Site Assessment - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Battelle Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, Florida. 2009.

 

Tolbert, J., J. Braithwaite, D.B. Richardson, P.M. Simon. "Anthropogenic Influences and Their Effects on Distribution of Chlorinated Furans and Dioxins - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Battelle International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, Florida. 2009.

 

Dick, B., R. Hey, P.M. Simon. "River Stability and Sediment Supply (Tittabawassee River Channel Stability Assessment) – Midland, Michigan." Battelle Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, Florida. 2009.

 

Lautenbach, D., J. Grush, J. Wolfe, P. Klaver, B. Lord, P.M. Simon, B.F. Baker. "Development and Application of a Two-Dimensional Hydrodynamic Model of the Tittabawassee River and Floodplain, Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Battelle Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments, Jacksonville, Florida. 2009.

 

Dick, B., I. Jewell, P.M. Simon, Ilona Peszlen, R Hey. "Dendrogeomorphic Methods of Using Exposed Roots for Relating BEHI and Near Bank Stress to Evaluate Stream Bank Erodibility - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Los Angeles, California. 2009.

 

Dick, B., I. Jewell, P.M. Simon, Ilona Peszlen, R Hey. "Dendrogeomorphic Methods of Using Exposed Roots for Relating BEHI and Near Bank Stress to Evaluate Stream Bank Erodibility - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." The 25th Annual International Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water, and Energy. Amherst, Massachusetts. 2009.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, D.B. Richardson, B.F. Baker. "Geomorphologic Characterization and the Distribution of Chlorinated Dibenzofurans and Dibenzodioxins in the Tittabawassee River - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 30th Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2009.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, M. Wilken, B.F. Baker. "Evaluation of Potential Constituents of Interest and 100+ Year Industrial Timeline - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 30th Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2009.

 

2008

Simon, P.M. "Tittabawassee River Investigation Overview and Project Update." Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. May 2008.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, M.D. Bennett, E.B. Paulson, S.L. Stubblefield. "Site Specific Optimized Method Overview – Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphenyl in Sediments."  Lower Fox River Workgroup Four (WG4). 2008.

 

Simon, P.M. "Tittabawassee River Investigation – 2008 GeoMorph Sampling and Analysis Plan Implementation."  Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. August 2008.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon. "GeoMorph Site Characterization Overview - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." Sediment Management Workgroup Sponsor Forum and Member Meeting Houston, Texas. 2008.

 

Simon, P.B., P.M. Simon. "GeoMorph Site Characterization Overview - Tittabawassee River – Midland, Michigan." USEPA. 2008.

 

2007

Simon, P.B., P.M. Simon. "Tittabawassee River Site Investigation Overview and Plan for Evaluation of Pilot Corrective Action Plans."  United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 RCRA Oversight Team and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality WHMD Oversight Team. 2007.

 

Simon, P.M. "Tittabawassee River Project Update - GeoMorph Investigation." Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. February 2007.

 

Simon, P.M. "Tittabawassee River Project Update - GeoMorph Investigation." Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. May 2007.

 

Simon, P.M. "Tittabawassee River Project Update - GeoMorph Investigation." Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. August 2007.

 

Simon, P.M. "Tittabawassee River Project Update - GeoMorph Investigation." Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. November 2007.

 

2006

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, J. Tolbert. "GeoMorph - Risk-Based Approach to Contaminated Sediment Investigations and Remediation." The Dow Chemical Company Technical Team For The Michigan Dioxin Initiative. 2006.

 

McGee, S., P.M. Simon. "Innovative Solutions for Contaminated Sediment Sites." United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Remediation Project Managers. 2006.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, J. Tolbert. "GeoMorph - Risk-Based Process For Contaminated Sediment Investigation, Remediation Design, and Remediation." Alternative Dispute Resolution Team - Tittabawassee River, Saginaw River, and Saginaw Bay. 2006.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon, J. Tolbert, J.F. Braithwaite. "GeoMorph - Risk-Based Process For Contaminated Sediment Investigation, Remediation Design, and Remediation."  United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 RCRA Oversight Team and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality WHMD Oversight Team. 2006.

 

Simon, P.M. "GeoMorph - A Proven Solution for River and Lake Settings." Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. 2006.

 

Simon, P.M. "Tittabawassee River Project Update - GeoMorph Investigation."  Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. 2006.

 

Simon, P.M., J.F. Braithwaite. "Tittabawassee River Project Update - GeoMorph Investigation and Overview of Pilot Corrective Action Program." Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tri-Cities Dioxin Community Meeting. 2006.

 

Simon, P.M., P.B. Simon. "Tittabawassee River Project Update - GeoMorph Investigation and Overview of Pilot Corrective Action Program." United States Army Corp of Engineers, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 RCRA Oversight Team and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality WHMD Oversight Team. 2006.

 

Simon, P.B., P.M. Simon. "Evaluation of Potential Constituents of Interest and Industrial Timeline – Tittabawassee River Site Investigation."  United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 RCRA Oversight Team and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality WHMD Oversight Team. 2006.

 

1998

Simon, P.B., E.B. Paulson and R.A. Andrew, “USEPA Tier I Method Validation: Ammonia-Nitrogen by Cation Chromatography,” Ann Arbor Technical Services, Inc. (January 5, 1998).

 

1996

Hamelink, J.L., P.B. Simon and E.M. Silberhorn, “Henry’s Law Constant, Volatilization Rate, and Aquatic Half-Life of Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane,” Environmental Science & Technology, Vol. 30, 1946-1952 (June 1996).

 

Simon, P.B. and E.B. Paulson, “Analysis of 1,4-Dioxane in Water and Other Media, (Standard Test Method, Michigan MERA Operational Memorandum #6, as revised)," Ann Arbor Technical Services, Inc.,

 

1990

Simon, P.B. and E.B. Paulson, “Henry’s Law Constant of OMCTS at 20C,” Silicones Health Council, Washington, D.C. (March 1990).

 

1989

Simon, P.B. and E.B. Paulson, “Hydrolysis of Methyl Chloride as a Function of pH,” Methyl Chloride Industry Association, Washington, D.C. (July 1989).

 

Simon, P.B. and E.B. Paulson, “Aquatic Half-Life of OMCTS,” Silicones Health Council, Washington, D.C. (August 1989).

 

1985

Simon, P.B. and E.B. Paulson, “Organosiloxanes in Fresh Water and Salt Water Sediments,” Silicones Health Council, Washington, D.C. (July 1985).

 

1982

Simon, P.B., "Precision and Accuracy Statements for Filterable Residue, Nonfilterable Residue, Total Residue, Setteable Matter, Total Chromium, Hexavalent Chromium, Total Zinc, Total Copper and Total Iron." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-3095 Task I (July 1982).

 

Simon, P.B., "Total Cyanide in Wastewater by Ion Selective Electrode." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-3095 Task II (September 1982).

 

Simon P.B., "Chloride in Municipal Drinking Water by Automated Ferricyanide Colorimetry." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-3095 Task III (November 1982).

 

1981

Simon, P.B., J.F.O. Richert and G.J. Wagner, "Analysis of Priority Pollutants in Water and Sediment Extract." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task XIV (September 1981).

 

Simon, P.B. and P.G. Bartholomae, "Chloride, Fluoride, Nitrate and Sulfate in Drinking Water by Ion Chromatography." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task XI (October 1981).

 

Bennett, M.D., P.B. Simon and M. Jackson, "Evaluation of the Use Test for Laboratory Pure Water." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task XII (November 1981).

 

Simon, P.B., P.G. Bartholomae and W. Roudebush, "Arsenic in Wastewater." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task XIII (November 1981).

 

1980

Simon, P.B., P.G. Bartholomae and T.W. Schrodt, "Nitrate - Nitrogen in Drinking Water: Holding and Preservation Study." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task V (March 1980).

 

Simon, P.B., P.G. Bartholomae and T.W. Schrodt, "Selenium in Wastewater." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749, Task VI (July 1980).

 

Simon, P.B., P.G. Bartholomae and T.W. Schrodt, "Precision and Accuracy Statements for: Total Recoverable Petroleum Oil and Grease (Method 413.2); and Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (Method 418.1)." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task VII (November 1980).

 

Bennett, M.D., P.B. Simon and M. Jackson, "U. S. P. Sterile Water Suitability as Control Water in Bacterial Testing." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task IX (December 1980).

 

1979

Simon, P.B., M.M. Davis and P.G. Bartholomae, "Selenium in Municipal Drinking Water." W. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task II (April 1979).

 

Simon, P.B., M.M. Davis and P.G. Bartholomae, "Arsenic in Municipal Drinking Water." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task II (April 1979).

 

Simon, P.B., P.G. Bartholomae and T.W. Schrodt, "Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus in Wastewater by Block Digestor." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Contract 68-03-2749 Task III (September 1979).

 

Simon, P.B., P.G. Bartholomae and T.W. Schrodt, "Chemical Oxygen Demand in Wastewater - Automated." U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, EMSL, Cincinnati, Contract 68-03-2749 Task IV (December 1979).

 

1977

Jerger, D.E., P.F. Atkins and P.B. Simon , "Laboratory Approach to Determining the Biodegradability of Two Cycle Outboard Engine Emissions." Scientific Workshop on the Degradability of Two Stroke Emissions in Natural Water, Swiss Institute of Technology, Dubendorf, Switzerland (May 1977).

 

Jerger, D.E., P.B. Simon, R.L. Weitzel and J.E. Schenk, "Environmental Fate of TNT in Receiving Streams." Symposium on Munitions Environmental Quality Standard Research, U. S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, Washington, D. C. (July 1977).

 

Sanocki, S.L., P.B. Simon, R.L. Weitzel, D.E. Jerger and J.E. Schenk, "Sensitivity of Native Aquatic Species to Pink Water Discharges - Iowa Army Ammunition Plant." Symposium on Munitions Environmental Quality Standards Research, U. S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, Washington, D. C. (July 1977).

 

1976

Sanocki, S.L., P.B. Simon, R.L. Weitzel, D.E. Jerger and J.E. Schenk, "Aquatic Field Surveys at Iowa, Radford and Joliet Army Ammunition Plants: Volume I--IAAP." Prepared for U. S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, Washington, D. C. (November 1976).

 

Jerger, D.E., P.B. Simon, R.L. Weitzel and J.E. Schenk, "Aquatic Field Survey at Iowa, Radford and Joliet Army Ammunition Plants: Volume III - Microbial Investigations, Iowa and Joliet Army Ammunition Plant.” Prepared for U. S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, Washington, D. C. (November 1976).

 

1974

Jerger, D.E., R.L. Weitzel, J.J. Goldasich and P.B. Simon, "The Effects of Outboard Engine Exhaust on Aufwuchs Communities". Midwest Benthological Society, 22nd Annual Meeting (1974).

 

Schenk, J.E., P.F. Atkins, R.L. Weitzel, P.B. Simon, J.C. Posner and W.J. Weber, "Effects of Outboard Marine Engine Exhaust on the Aquatic Environment." International Association of Water Pollution Research, 7th Conference, Paris (September 1974).

 

Schenk, J.E., D.A. Scherger, J.J. Goldasich, R.L. Weitzel, P.B. Simon and D.E. Jerger, "Water Pollution Investigations: Detroit and St. Clair Rivers." Great Lakes Initiative Program, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Document EPA 905-974-013 (December 1974).

 

1973

Simon, P.B. and J.E. Schenk, "Refined Techniques for Monitoring Water Quality." American Chemical Society, 165th National Meeting (April 1973).

 

Simon, P.B. and J.E. Schenk, "A Refined Technique for Monitoring Lead and Cadmium in Water." Industrial Hygiene News Report, (June 1973).