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A Maine Environmental Services Firm

Arnson Environmental & Safety. A Maine Environmental Services Firm. Portland, Maine. Background and Experience. 1988 -1991. University of Texas School of Law. Environmental Law. 1990. U.S. EPA Office of General Counsel. RCRA, CERCLA and Clean Air Act.

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A Maine Environmental Services Firm

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  1. Arnson Environmental & Safety A Maine Environmental Services Firm Portland, Maine

  2. Background and Experience

  3. 1988 -1991 University of Texas School of Law Environmental Law

  4. 1990 U.S. EPA Office of General Counsel RCRA, CERCLA and Clean Air Act

  5. “She demonstrated a good understanding of the substantive issues, including some difficult administrative law matters, and proved more than capable in her ability to handle the work.” Paul M. Bangser, Esq. Office of General Counsel USEPA 7/13/90

  6. 1991 -1994 Radian Corporation Staff Attorney

  7. Air Force Base Cleanups National Priority List Sites • Loring AFB, Maine • Nellis AFB, Nevada • Elmendorf AFB, Alaska • Galena AFB, Alaska • Kings Bay Naval Air Station, Georgia

  8. “She is very professional and enhances Radian’s image to our clients. I really appreciate Leslie’s technical competence and I rely on her with all regulatory issues. Excellent writer.” Paul Danley 10/5/94 Radian Corp.

  9. Radian Corp.,continued • Expert witness and trial support • Legislative research • Permitting • Technical presentations • Legal analysis • Project management • Regulatory support to engineers, geologists and Project Managers

  10. Radian Corp.,continued PERMITTING • Low Level Radioactive Waste Landfill • PCB’s in pipelines • RCRA Part B Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities

  11. 1994 -1996 ABB Environmental Services Regulatory Specialist

  12. “In the relatively short time that Leslie has been with ABB-ES, she has established herself as an invaluable technical resource who leads by example in the areas of customer focus, self motivation and quality of work” John Baron, ABB 2/29/96

  13. 1995 -present Maine Center for Enterprise Development (formerly “CEE”) Board of Directors

  14. “Dear Leslie: I want to thank you for presenting the workshop on ‘An Innovative Education & Business Partnership’ at our Dirigo Institute. Your efforts on behalf of CEE are truly remarkable in promoting growth…” John Fitzsimmons, PresidentMaine Technical College System 6/10/97

  15. 1996 - 1997 Preti Flaherty Beliveau Pachios & Haley LLP Attorney Environmental Practice Group

  16. 1997 - 2001 Environmental Compliance Corporation Environmental Compliance Officer and In-house Counsel

  17. Environmental Compliance Corp. …continued • Permitting • Agency Negotiations • Standard Operating Procedures • Training • Health & Safety Plans • Facility Compliance • Clean closure of 3 facilities (GA, NC, TN) and purchase & sale of 2 facilities (Massachusetts and Maine)

  18. “Through Leslie’s leadership, experience and commitment, the [permit] renewal is progressing without fault. In my 20 years of service in the environmental field, never has a permitting process moved along non-stop this well. David B. Grant Facility Manager, ECC 10/13/95

  19. 2001 - 2003 ENPRO Services of Maine Compliance Officer and In-house Counsel

  20. ENPRO Services of Maine • DOT HAZMAT Compliance • Permitting • MASSPORT Security Badge Officer • Corporate formation • Transporter Licensing • Emergency Response • Health and Safety Plans • Response to Enforcement Actions

  21. “Whenever DEP drops in unexpectedly, Leslie handles all questions and concerns in a manner that they are immediately resolved. Her understanding of the regulations and her ability to communicate them is what makes the difference” Peter Grenier Facility Manager, EMI 2002

  22. Scope of Services

  23. Stormwater Program Compliance

  24. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Planning and Training

  25. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Reporting

  26. Hazard Communication

  27. Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA)

  28. Air Permitting

  29. Clean Water Act • Industrial Pretreatment • NPDES • Stormwater and CSO control • Centralized Waste Treatment (CWT)

  30. Facility Response Plans

  31. Integrated Contingency Plans

  32. DOT Hazardous MaterialsCompliance: Shipper and Transporter

  33. Universal Waste

  34. Lockout/Tagout

  35. Confined Space Entry and Rescue

  36. HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40-hour, 24-hour, 8-hour training and annual refresher

  37. Pollution Prevention and Best Management Practices

  38. ISO 14001 AuditingEnvironmental Management Systems

  39. Agency Negotiations

  40. Response to Enforcement • International Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer (EPA) • No penalty issued • Cold Storage Facility (EPA, OSHA and DEP) • Penalty reduced • Seafood Processor (EPA and DEP) • Penalty reduced • Hazardous Materials Transporter (EPA and DEP) • Penalty reduced • Fertilizer Manufacturer (MEMA and EPA) • No penalty issued

  41. Training

  42. Environmental, Health & Safety Programs and Manuals

  43. Affiliations • American Bar Association • Environment & Technology Council Of Maine • Environmental Business Council of New England • New England Water Environment Association • Maine Center for Enterprise Development • Maine International Trade Center • Safety & Health Council of Northern New England

  44. Questions and Answers

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