Best Charles D Fator Podcasts (2025)

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LTR - Ep 15 - What Does TPH Mean and Why Is It The BEST Remediation Measurement? 19:51

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In this Episode 15, we discuss "What Does TPH Mean and Why is it The BEST Remediation Measurement?" TPH stands for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons. TOTAL means ANY and ALL captured and provided in a single measurement. GRO stands for Gasoline Range Organics. This typically covers the carbon number ranges of C6-12. DRO stands for Diesel Range Organics.…

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LTR - Ep 14 - PFAS/PFOS The "Forever Chemical," Forever or NOT Now?" 24:43

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In this episode 14, we discuss the current state of PFAS/PFOS. PFAS/PFOS is commonly referred to as the "Forever Chemical." Forever Chemical due to its strong resistance to being broken down by purpose and design. However, today, contrary to what the name implies, there are all kinds of companies with solutions that are claimed to remediate PFAS/PF…

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LTR - Ep 13 - What Are The Most Common Environmental Remediation Reports? 22:24

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In this Episode 13, we discuss the most common environmental remediation reports. Specifically, describing the purpose of each different type of environmental remediation report so that when the different names are referred to, we provide some insight as to what each report is and why they exist. Each type of report has a purpose and for the most p…

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LTR - Ep 12 - Who is OMG Solutions and OMG's Owner Randy Cook? 43:16

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In this Episode 12, we have a live interview of Randy Cook Owner of OMG Solutions to get a deeper insight into Who OMG Solutions is and get the background on both OMG Solutions and Owner Randy Cook. This week's episode is sponsored by Our Ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental and Sponsor OMG Solutions. Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of TPH Fie…

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LTR - Ep 11 - Pipeline Releases and General Remediation, Longer is NOT Better! 23:05

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In this Episode 11, we discuss Pipeline Releases and General Remediation. It's an observation I've made and a topic that I've never understood. On these type of larger scale remediation projects, I've seen Environmental Contractors chose to go with what they think is a less expensive approach of using Microbos (micro-organisms aka bacterial) or Enz…

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LTR - Ep 10 - Emergency Response vs. Traditional Remediation, Different But The Same! 20:48

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In today's Episode 10, we discuss the difference in Emergency Response and Traditional Remediation. This 10th episode was brought to us by our Ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental. Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of Field Test Kits that provide Fast, Accurate and Economical analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbons that can be implemented in both Eme…

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LTR - Ep 9 - Who is Hanby Environmental and Who's Behind It? 36:27

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In today's Episode 9, brought to us again by our ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental, we take a dive into "Who is Hanby Environmental and Who's Behind It?" Hanby Environmental was founded by John D. Hanby on March 6, 1986 (over 39 years ago). Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of Our TPH Field Test Kits for the analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbons…

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LTR - Ep 8 - Changes in How We Think of Oilfield Waste 18:07

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In this Episode 8, we talk about how changes are taking place in how Oilfield Waste is looked at. Thank You to Our Ongoing Sponsor Hanby Environmental. Hanby Environmental is a manufacturer of Field Tests that provide Fast Accurate and Economical analysis of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soil an Solid Surfaces and Water. The Great State of Texas and Th…

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LTR - Ep 7 - What is "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm?" 13:38

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In this episode we provide the insight into what "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm" is and How it came to be. A Paradigm is a model, A Paradigm Shift is when a New Model is created to improve a process. "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm," is the new way to remediate hydrocarbons. "The New Hydrocarbon Remediation Paradigm," is the po…

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LTR - Ep 6 - Field Measurements 14:08

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In this episode, we discuss field measurement options for the Remediation Industry. What are the different field measurement options and their purpose for monitoring the remediation process. OVAs, PIDs, FIDs and Field Test Kits. Building on prior discussions about how its important that you have accurate and reliable field measurements to montior y…

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LTR - Ep 5 - What Does Delineation Mean? 12:49

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In this Episode 5, we discuss what the remediation term Delineation means? Delineation means to define the area of contamination that needs to cleaned up or remediated. Delineation mainly means the horizontal spread of contamination, but also includes the vertical spread. And in order to properly Delineate or define the contamination area, more dat…

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LTR - Ep 4 - Field Measurements vs Lab Analytics; The BEST Approach is Using BOTH! 20:02

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During this episode we discuss the best approach is not using Field Measurements OR Lab Results, but instead using BOTH! It's important to use RELIABLE Field Measurements to monitor the cleanup or remediation work, to know when to send samples off for Third Party Lab Analytics, which are then Confirmatory Samples, confirming what you already know f…

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LTR - Ep 3 - Absorbents 14:50

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During this episode we discuss the role of Absorbents in the Cleanup or Remediation processes. Building upon the previous episode where we discussed the differences in Cleanup and Remediation, Absorbents can be utilized in both processes to assist in the Cleanup (moving or relocating) of the contaminate of concern and/or the actual Remediation (add…

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LTR - Ep 1 - Introduction to LTR Podcast and LTR Host 7:03

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During this first episode, we introduce the purpose of the new "Let's Talk Remediation" podcast being to discuss all things relating to the Remediation Industry. Also, we introduce Our Host Charles D. Fator and provide a little insight to his background. We also introduce Hanby Environmental as our first and ongoing primary Show Sponsor supporting …

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LTR - Ep 2 - Cleanup vs Remediation 14:29

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During this episode we discuss the differences between the industry terms Cleanup and Remediation. For the most part in the Remediation Industry, these terms are used interchangeably, however, they shouldn't be. They are very different! Here we discuss why they are not the same. This episode was sponsored by Hanby Environmental our ongoing Sponsor.…