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CALL FOR PAPERS
The National Institute for Storage Tank Management is asking for abstracts from speakers who are interested in speaking at the upcoming 16th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show on April 23-25, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. NISTM's preferred categories for the conference technical sessions are as follows:
1. Field-Erected ASTs:
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Regulatory Changes and Issues (SPCC, State Regulations, Air)
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API & Industry Standards
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Installation issues and Problems
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Piping, Valves, Fuel Transfers
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Leak Detection
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Floating Roof Topics
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Tank Foundations & Corrosion Protection
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Tank Gauging & Overfill Protection
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Bund/Dike-Field Issues and Management
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Alternative Fuels Issues for Bulk Storage Terminals
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Risk Management (Fire Safety, Health, Workplace Safety)
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AST Management with Natural Hazards (Flooding, Hurricanes, Lightning Protection, etc.)
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Storm Water Management
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Tank Emissions
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Tank Cleaning
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Engineering Case Studies
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Mergers & Acquisitions
2. Shop-Fabricated ASTs
3. Aviation & Military AST Management and Leak
Prevention
4. Safety Topics Related to AST Operations and
Installation
NISTM would like to give you the opportunity to submit an abstract of your topics. Each company may submit up to three topics.
All submissions should include:
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200-300 word abstract
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Title appropriate for presentation
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Primary and contributing authors
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Practical and impartial information
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Speaker biography
Extended Submission Deadline is December 23, 2013
If you have any questions, you may contact Jim DeMartini at 800.827.3515 or via email jdemartini@nistm.org
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