SCS Engineers will participate in the 119th Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE), hosted by the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA), June 21–24, 2026, in Austin, Texas. ACE brings together environmental professionals from industry, consulting, research, legal, and government sectors to advance solutions to today’s most pressing environmental challenges.
The conference highlights Texas’s leadership across traditional and renewable energy. ACE 2026 will feature more than 200 technical presentations, nearly 40 panels, and concurrent tracks on air, waste, clean energy, sustainability, and environmental management.
Armando Hurtado-Garcia and Eva Luu will present on behalf of SCS Engineers. They will be presenting on topics that reflect SCS’s commitment to practical, science-based solutions for complex environmental and infrastructure challenges.
We look forward to engaging with industry leaders, regulators, and researchers that shape the future of environmental management. Join us in Austin at A&WMA ACE 2026, for an impactful week of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Register now!
SCS Engineers is excited to participate in A&WMA’s Odor Management Conference, taking place May 12–14, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington.
Building on the success of the 2024 Odor Management Conference and A&WMA’s odor webinar series, this conference will explore a broad range of odor-related topics, including odor science, chemical forensics and source identification, field assessment and sampling methods, electronic sensing, modeling, policy and regulation, controls and mitigation, community impacts, and industry best practices.
The program will feature international perspectives on odor management, along with a pre-conference webinar, technical tour, tabletop exhibition, and networking reception.
SCS Engineers Presenters
Armando Garcia Hurtado
Eva Luu
Christopher Petro, “Olfactometry: From Field Methods to Laboratory Setting Odor Panels”. A technical session examining how different odor measurement approaches produce varying results that influence regulatory compliance, community relations, and mitigation strategies.
The presentation will compare field-based methods and ASTM-standard laboratory odor panels, outlining the strengths, limitations, and practical considerations of each. It will also explore emerging regulatory trends, performance-based permitting, and the integration of chemical surrogates with sensory data to improve source attribution and odor management outcomes.
We look forward to sharing insights and connecting with peers advancing the science and practice of odor management. Register now!
Join SCS Engineers and John Tsun as he serves as one of the co-organizers for the 24th Annual Joint Venture NJDEP/Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Regulatory Update Conference, November 21st.
This one-day virtual event provides attendees with the latest updates on New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regulatory initiatives and programs related to environmental compliance, air quality, contaminated site remediation and redevelopment, energy, materials sustainability, water quality, and climate change mitigation.
The conference offers a valuable opportunity for environmental professionals, regulators, and industry leaders to engage directly with NJDEP representatives and stay informed on emerging policies, research, and best practices shaping the future of sustainable environmental management. Register now.
SCS Engineers is happy to share that John Tsun, one of the directors of the North Central New Jersey (NCNJ) Chapter and a leader at SCS, will serve as moderator for Panel 1: Overburdened Communities: Climate Impacts and Improvements Through Action at the 2025 A&WMA NCNJ & Rutgers-Camden Conference. The panel will take place on Thursday, September 25, at 10am.
The A&WMA-NCNJ Chapter is partnering with Rutgers-Camden to host a Sustainability Conference addressing some of today’s most pressing environmental and social issues. Session topics will include food insecurity, artificial intelligence, energy development, environmental justice, and climate change. Register now!
Come and check out SCS Speakers at one of AW&MA’s most popular specialty conferences, the Air Quality Measurement Methods and Technology Conference, April 23-25, 2025 . This conference provides extensive coverage of all aspects of air measurement methodologies, including associated quality assurance protocols and how to use and interpret data. Sessions will also focus on the assessment of key substances of concern for humans and the environment, including criteria pollutants, greenhouse gases, and air toxics. Jose Landeros and Sergio Valenzuela will be presenting on 4/23 on the topic of “Empowering Imperial County AB617 North End Communities With Low-Cost Monitoring Sensors”. Eva Luu and Armando Hurtado will be presenting on 4/24 on the topic of “Real-Time Monitoring of Odor Using Sulfur as a Surrogate”
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable knowledge on the latest advancements in air quality measurement. We look forward to seeing you there. Register today!
Join SCS Engineers at the 49th Annual A&WMA Air Information Exchange, December 10th-11th in Durham, NC! Don’t miss out on one of the best-kept secrets in the industry for information exchange, networking, and innovative solutions. This year’s program will focus on key policy updates, regulatory changes, and cutting-edge research on the latest environmental topics. As an industry leader in air quality and environmental solutions, SCS Engineers will be on hand to share insights and collaborate on strategies to address today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Register now!
This Air & Waste Management Association specialty conference is the perfect event to provide an important basis for future development and advancements in the air quality modeling field. It will also provide in-person opportunities for stakeholders and regulators to discuss the challenges and techniques to model ever-tightening air quality standards.
The technical program will include an opening plenary session devoted to invited presentations by EPA’s Office Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) Air Quality Modeling Group (AQMG). Multiple sessions will cover key modeling topics, and the popular Town Hall Meeting will include an interactive Q&A format with high-level regulators and stakeholders.
Determining actual fugitive landfill gas/methane emissions from the landfill surface is hard to quantify. Drone methane and surface emission monitoring conducted on the landfill surface can determine methane concentrations at receptor points around the landfill surface. These receptor concentrations can be used to run an air dispersion model in reverse to solve for the emission rate of the entire landfill surface. This method also allows you to determine a more accurate control efficiency of the gas collection and control system at the landfill based on landfill gas/methane flow to the combustion device. Want to know more?
Jeff Leadford, PE, of SCS Engineers, is presenting “Modeling Fugitive Methane Emissions With Drones” – a not to miss session! Jeff puts his years of experience in the air quality field, with a focus on air dispersion modeling, air permitting and GIS together with advanced drone technology and modeling techniques demonstrating the effectiveness of combining them, especially for landfill owners and operators.
Other session topics include:
Nicole Vogelpohl and Eva Luu attended the “Meet the Regulators” event hosted by A&WMA’s Golden West Chapter at the law firm Holland & Knight in San Francisco. It was an informative event where panelists Dr. Meredith Bauer, Hy Hinojosa, and Lisa Fasano, in for Viet Tran, from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), spoke about upcoming priorities, new organizational changes, current organizational issues, and project accomplishments. The three have recently been appointed new deputy executive officer positions at BAAQMD. They are open to taking things in a new direction regarding the permit process, communications with the public, and implementing new and upcoming methodologies for emerging analytical measurement technologies.
Environmental Justice and Air Quality
The panel discussed how, as we’ve learned and made continuous progress in air quality and local emissions reductions over the years, ozone (O3) is now less of a concern (for the Bay Area) compared to PM2.5, which now takes higher precedence as a pollutant of concern. Dr. Bauer and Lisa Fasano mentioned that in the grand scheme of things, we live in a region of great air quality; however, they acknowledge that while the greater San Francisco Bay Area has good air quality as a whole, there are always pockets of localized air pollution that need addressing. Areas specifically pointed out were marginalized communities, such as Bayview/Hunter’s Point and West Oakland. Coincidentally, SCS is currently involved in a project related to the SF Fire Department’s Training Facility moving from Treasure Island to Hunter’s Point. The goal is to ensure the air quality during their training burns will not have long-term downwind effects on the community.
Thorough Discussion Amongst the Panelists and Attendees — Permitting Backlog Issue
The current permitting system needs to be faster, and the backlog of processed permit applications poses challenges for new clients. Attendees expressed frustration and shared testimonies about their clients moving to different states due to the extensive permitting backlog and timely process, which has ultimately halted the emersion of some new regulatory technology and projects in the state. The regulators understand the current system needs reworking and prioritizing to ease and reduce the turnover time of the permit process.
Enlightening and Enjoyable
Hearing the regulators speak passionately about their roles, goals, and investment in the organization was truly pleasing. Thanks to Pat Sullivan for knowing and having worked with everyone we talked to; everyone said hi and spoke highly of you! At “Meet the Regulators,” we connected with stakeholders from local consulting firms, attendees from the petroleum, tech, and waste management industries, and regulators – or, as Dr. Bauer renamed the group, the communicators, to help bridge the gap between the governing board and the general public.
Additional Resources
The Air & Waste Management Association is hosting its First Odour Management Conference, May 14-16, in Toronto.
The conference will cover a wide array of odour topics, including odour science, chemical forensics and source identification, field assessment methods, electronic sensing, sampling methods, policy and regulation, modeling, controls and mitigation, community impacts, and best practices. The conference builds off momentum of A&WMA’s December 2022 odour webinar related to the international olfactory laboratory standard EN13725:2022.
Look for opportunities to speak with SCS air monitoring professionals who plan to attend and present.
The Call for Abstracts is currently open through November 30, 2023.
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