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Expert in Environmental Consulting: Petroleum and Hazardous Waste, Wetlands, Real Estate Transfer, Lobbying
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Bioremediation is a remediation technology that uses bacteria or other micro-organisms to clean up contamination. The bacteria breaks down the contamination into less harmful components, such as carbon dioxide and water. Microbe bioremediation can be used to clean up soil or water. Water and nutrients may be added to the contaminated soils to speed up the breakdown process. The contamination can be treated in place (in situ) or the material excavated and treated above ground in a different location (ex situ). Expert has published papers regarding bioremdiation. His consulting firm has represented bioremdiation firms locate and sign contracts for remdiation activities at cleanups nationwide.
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He and his firm have represented soil contamination venders over the past ten years. One such vender operates a machine called "Matrix Enhanced Treatment" System or METS. METS is capable of speeding up the remediation process and cutting costs by delivering an oxidizer or bioremdiation product directly to the soil (at a much more evenly mixed rate). This state-of-the-art mobile self contained machine has consistently demonstrated that it can substantially reduce petroleum hydrocarbons, MTBE, BTEX, TCE, lead, arsenic, acidity, and even PCBs. In fact, it can neutralize 140 contaminants. He may be contacted for more information on this exciting new technology`s many applications. Phytoremediation is the technical term used to describe the treatment of environmental contamination through the use of plants. Certain plants are able to extract hazardous substances such as petroleum hydrocarbons, arsenic, lead and uranium from soil and water. One example is alpine pennycress, a plant which naturally accumulates high levels of cadmium and zinc from the environment. Alpine pennycress is therefore known as a hyperaccumulator of these metals, which in unnaturally high levels would be poisonous to many plants. Another example of a hyperaccumulator is the brake fern. This fern extracts arsenic from soil at a much greater rate than other plants. The arsenic is stored in the fern`s leaves at as much as 200 times that present in the soil, thus enabling effective and practical clean-up programs. Sunflowers were used to clean up uranium near Chernobyl. Other favorable phytoremediation plants include wetland plants (particularly cattails), pumpkins, willows and cottonwood. Currently, he and his firm are in discussions with the Chinese government to bring Phytoremediation to that country. He provides the full range of project planning, management and oversight for this innovative solution to site contamination.
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He conducts any necessary inquires to disclose environmental problems during property transfers. His firm's certified personnel perform a complete inspection of the property and describe in detail the site's features and potential environmental anomalies. In order to comply with the new brownfields AAI rules, a certified property assessor is required to certify the property "clean." Expert is a Registered Environmental Property Assessor (REPA) and recognized by the National Registry of Environmental Professionals, the nation's foremost environmental certification organization. New Property Owner Defenses: Parties (including recipients of Brownfield grants) who want to seek a defense to Superfund ( CERCLA) liability after 2006 must comply with a number of requirements outlined in CERCLA and the Brownfield Act. One of these is performing "all appropriate inquiry" to determine the potential for environmental liabilities that exist on a property. Qualifying for one of the Landowner Liability Protections will require demonstrating compliance with the AAI rule. He will advise you of the new requirements, conduct the appropriate investigation and provide the proper documentation.
Expert conducts complete "Phase I and II" real estate assessments to disclose environmental problems during property transfers. His certified personnel perform a complete inspection of the property and describe in detail the site's features and potential environmental anomalies. A site investigation can include inspections of building interior and exterior, public utilities, transformers, septic systems, water wells, underground storage tanks, and other potential sources for contamination. All reports explain current and potential site concerns, make remedial recommendations and are site specific to the property.
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He has acquired expertise to conduct any and all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews and assessments. He and his company can assist you with understanding your requirements under the law, as well as prepare the required documentation for your project. Expert has also been certified as an expert witness.
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Expert has been certified by the U.S.'s foremost certification agency "The National Registry of Environmental Professionals" as a Registered Environmental Manager (REM). He has 32 years of environmental management experience and can advise on areas involving wetlands, hazardous waste, outdoor recreation, wildlife management, brownfields, NEPA (among other areas).
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He provides legislative lobbying for remediation technologies, chemical manufacturing, and other industries. Expert spent many years working at the Environmental Protection agency making important contacts and learning about the regulatory system. As your Washington representative, he and his company will put persuasive evidence in front of the committees and key legislators that will make a difference. He reviews and redrafts bills, forges alliances, attends hearings, meetings, and related political events that can impact your business. With monthly updates, he keeps you informed of critical bill changes, voting results, proposals, and other pertinent events.
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He provides analysis and advises clients on federal and state environmental laws and potential infractions. He also provides courtroom testimony, expertise in new technologies for site remediation, brownfields and recreation planning, training, and lobbying. He and his company represent companies that are violators or potential violators of environmental statutes and conducts compliance assessments, identifies weaknesses, and recommends solutions, thereby avoiding costly litigation.
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Outdoor Recreation - he and his company provide: · Camp ground, boating, handicap, and interpretative facility planning
· Public green space assessment
· Park and recreation management plans
· Proposed or expanding trail development initiatives
· Visitor needs assessments
· Expert witness testimony
· Lobbying in the nation's capital
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)- provides:
· Independent reviews and evaluations of environmental documents and technical studies prepared to address NEPA requirements
· Assistance in understanding key aspects of technical studies and environmental documents
· Representation in negotiations with regulators
· Expert witness testimony
· Lobbying in the nation's capital
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He provides consulting services to companies interested in complying with federal and state laws and regulations involving wetlands and navigable waterways, hazardous waste, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). He also makes planning and management recommendations for brownfields projects, outdoor recreation, and natural resource areas and can provide comprehensive training and coaching services to sharpen individual managerial skills and enhance environmental awareness.
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Petroleum and Hazardous Waste - provides:
· Bioremediation, Phytoremediation, Wetland Creation and Innovative Technology Marketing
· Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations or other national and state regulations
· Resolution of action items from previous assessments
· Remedial investigation/feasibility studies
· Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Reporting Requirements
· Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans
· Underground storage tank compliance plans
· Department of Transportation Hazmat compliance
· Representation in negotiations with regulators
· Expert witness testimony
· Lobbying in the nation's capital
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He has represented soil contamination venders. One such vender operates a "Matrix Enhanced Treatment System or METS. Mets is capable of speeding up the remediation process and cut costs by delivering the oxidizer or bioremdiation product directly to the soil where it can be evenly and thoroughly missed for complete efficiency. Expert has published papers regarding bioremdiation. His firm is a Washington based consulting firm that has represented bioremdiation firms locate and sign contracts for remediation activities at cleanups nationwide.
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Petroleum and Hazardous Waste - he provides: · Bioremediation, Phytoremediation, Wetland Creation and Innovative Technology Marketing · Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations or other national and state regulations · Resolution of action items from previous assessments · Remedial investigation/feasibility studies · Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Reporting Requirements · Spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans · Underground storage tank compliance plans · Department of Transportation Hazmat compliance · Representation in negotiations with regulators · Expert witness testimony · Lobbying in the nation's capital. He has represented soil contamination venders. One such vender operates a "Matrix Enhanced Treatment System or METS. Mets is capable of speeding up the remediation process and cut costs by delivering the oxidizer or bioremdiation product directly to the soil where it can be evenly and thoroughly missed for complete efficiency. Expert has published papers regarding bioremdiation. His firm is a Washington based consulting firm that has represented bioremdiation firms locate and sign contracts for remediation activities at cleanups nationwide.
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Expert worked for many years as an expert witness wetlands Ecologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetland regulatory program. He provides:
· Environmental Impact Assessments
· Threshold analysis for necessary approvals
· General permit applications for minor encroachments
· Transition area (buffer) approvals
· Individual permits with alternatives and mitigation
· Evaluation of mitigation options
· Functional assessment of wetland value
· Planning and design of compensatory wetland enhancement or creation
· Post-construction field monitoring of mitigation sites
· Expert witness testimony
· Lobbying in the nation's capital His work with wetlands has involved the creation of mitigation plots in conjunction with Clean Water Act (Section 404) requirements, and creating waste water cells for industrial effluent and storm water management. Secondary benefits have been to improve flood control, improve water quality, recreation and wildlife habitat. He has superior expertise identifying hydric soils, wetland hydrology, inundation rates, salinities and selecting the appropriate hydrophytic plant species. He provides project management for contracting excavation machinery and oversees the use of local operators. He has well established relationships with nurseries that pack and ship plant stock. CSS will completely satisfy all regulatory requirements and if needed, provide expert witness testimony. Currently, he is in discussions with the Chinese government to bring wetland creation to that country.
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Expert worked for many years as an expert witness and Wetlands Ecologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' wetland regulatory program. His firm provides: · Environmental Impact Assessments · Threshold analysis for necessary approvals · General permit applications for minor encroachments · Transition area (buffer) approvals · Individual permits with alternatives and mitigation · Evaluation of mitigation options · Functional assessment of wetland value · Planning and design of compensatory wetland enhancement or creation · Post-construction field monitoring of mitigation sites · Expert witness testimony · Lobbying in the nation's capital. His work with wetlands has involved the creation of mitigation plots in conjunction with Clean Water Act (Section 404) requirements, and creating waste water cells for industrial effluent and storm water management. Secondary benefits have been to improve flood control, improve water quality, recreation and wildlife habitat. He has superior expertise identifying hydric soils, wetland hydrology, inundation rates, salinities and selecting the appropriate hydrophytic plant species. He provides project management for contracting excavation machinery and oversees the use of local operators. CSS has well established relationships with nurseries that pack and ship plant stock. He will completely satisfy all regulatory requirements and if needed, provide expert witness testimony. Currently, he is in discussions with the Chinese government to bring wetland creation to that country.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Baltimore, Maryland;
Frederick, Maryland;
Gaithersburg, Maryland;
Bowie, Maryland;
Richmond, Virginia;
Alexandria, Virginia;
Wilmington, Delaware;
and Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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1999
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Ph.D.
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Environmental Engineering
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Kennedy-Western University
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Also Attended Johns Hopkins University
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1982
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MA
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Natural Resources Management and Planning
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University of Maryland
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1976
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B.S.
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Sociology
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Towson University
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1993 to
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(Undisclosed)
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CEO
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1986 to 2008
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Office of Site Remediation Enforcement
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Special Assistant
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He worked as a Special Assistant in the enforcement office handling national precedent case management and assisting with case review, preparation and oversight of EPA regional offices enforcement programs.
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1987 to 1986
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U. S. Coast Guard
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Navigation Division
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Environmental Protection Specialist
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He reviewed Bridge and Navigation applications under the River and Harbor Act of 1899 for compliance with all environmental statutes.
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1982 to 1986
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Operations Division
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Ecologist
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He worked with the permit process for Corps of Engineers Wetland and Navigable Waterway program. specifically, He handled the enforcement program for six counties around Chesapeake Bay.
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1980 to 1982
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U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Planning Division
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Outdoor Recreation Planner
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He conducted NEPA reviews and prepared documents and worked at planning outdoor recreation facilities at Corps of Engineer projects (Penn., Maryland, and NY).
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1977 to 1980
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U.S. National Park Service
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Washington Mall, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Harpers Ferry West Virginia, Prince William Forest
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Park Ranger
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He provided law enforcement and visitor interpretation at a variety of U.S. National Parks.
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Associations/Societies
Since 2003, he's been the CEO of "The Common Sense Environmental Fund (CSEF)." CSEF works worldwide to save threatened species from extinction, protect habitat and open space, and improve ecological health through collaborative projects with scientists, educators and researchers.
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Licenses/Certifications
REM, REPA
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Medical/Professional Internships
Member - National Registry of Environmental Professionals
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Publications and Patents Summary
Publication; "What is Microbe Bioremediation"
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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He has experience with developing environmental cases (testimony, evidence, site background) for Federal Court while working in an enforcement capacity for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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French
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Small Understanding
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Spanish
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Small Understanding
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He is a Registered Environmental Real Estate Assessor (REPA), that has been certified by the National Registry of Environmental Professionals to determine if and when a property is clean (i.e., contamination in soil and/or groundwater, underground storage tanks) for property transfer.
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Training/Seminars
He has given presentations at State Fairs and national conferences on environmentally related topics.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection His consulting firm currently has nine contracts with vendors that conduct Environmental Remediation and related product marketing (i.e., chemicals, remediation machines, bottled water).
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Other Skills and Services
He has been certified as a Registered Environmental Manager (REM) by the National Registry of Environmental Professionals.
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