RECENT  MEETING  TOPICS

• CAPT. EDWARD RAU: Proposed Strategy to Address Mercury Spills and Contamination in Laboratories (0308)

• Jim Spatarella: Executive Order 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environemtnal, Energy and Transporation Management."  (0208)

• Jose Rodriguez:  EHS challenges of working in Antarctica.  Mr. Rodriguez is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, is a professional member of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals with a designation of Associate Safety Professional and has passed certification examinations in the area of business continuity planning. Other professional affiliations have included the National Fire Protection Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, American Society for Quality, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program (Construction and General Industry).  

• David Ayers:  Implementing the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

• Steve Laughlin:  Steve has over 15 years of experience in the Environmental Health and Safety Industry and is the coordinator for the National Conference Emergency Response Scenario.  Steve has spent time as a coordinator for field service activities such as emergency response, tank cleaning and removal, decontamination of process lines, and large remedial projects. For the last 10 years, Steve Laughlin has been conducting training programs in the areas of OSHA, EPA, DOT, CBRNE-Bioterrorism, as well as presenting a wide variety of customized programs. His background and experience provide participants with numerous practical examples of the regulations in an engaging style. (0717)

• Environmental Management & Compliance at The University of Maryland
  Presentation by Scott Lupin, CHMM, Associate Director of the Department of Environmental Safety at the University of Maryland, College Park. Scott has been with the University for 9 years where he has primary responsibility for environmental management and compliance as well as overall management of the department. The Department of Environmental Safety is the lead department at UM responsible for facilitating occupational safety, fire safety, biosafety, radiation safety, environmental management, and risk management and insurance. Prior to joining the University, Scott served as an Associate and Senior Project Manager with Dames & Moore, the Manager of EHS for Honeywell's Military Avionics Division and as a RCRA inspector and Superfund investigator for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Scott holds a M.S. degree in Environmental Health from the University of Minnesota. (0601)
  
  
• Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development (LID)Richard L. Stanford, PhD, CHMM, discussed the effects of development on water quality and quantity, and their interrelationship, with respect to the consequences on the receiving waters. We heard about the link to hazardous materials via stormwater pollution prevention plans - and how to 'treat' stormwaters using LID techniques rather than 'traditional' pipes, ponds, and chemicals. Examples included a brief travelogue of Rick's work in China, designing best management practices to remove pollutants and protect a drinking water reservoir in Shenzhen (near Hong Kong). (0511)
• Richard Schulman, President and General Manager, Freedom Electronics Recycling, Hagerstown, Maryland discussed his firm's operations in recycling of electronic equipment, primarily computers and office products. Mr Schulman also presented his thoughts on possible future regulation of the hazardous materials contained in electronic equipment. (0509)
• Tour of Clean Harbors of Baltimore, Inc. (CHBI) is a licensed hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility which operates two wastewater treatment processes for both organic and inorganic wastewaters. CHBI acceptance capabilities include: drums, lab packs, rolloffs, tankers, and railcars for onsite storage, stabilization, or treatment. The visit included an overview of site capabilities, permit conditions and a tour of the facility. (0505)
• Voluntary Cleanup Programs in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, presented by James B. Witkin, Linowes and Blocher LLP. James B. Witkin chairs the Environmental Practice Group at Linowes and Blocher LLP. Mr. Witkin's area of concentration is commercial real estate, with an emphasis on environmental aspects of real estate and commercial transactions, including the law of brownfields, underground storage tanks, mold, asbestos, contaminated properties, and lender liability. His practice concentrates on transactions impacted by environmental issues and client representation before environmental regulatory agencies. (0503)
• Hazardous Waste Management and Cultural Resource - How Do They Relate?
  Presented by: Tom Bodor, RPA, Director of Cultural Resource Services, The Ottery Group; Kathryn St.Clair, Architectural Historian
  Brownfields, raw land developments, and industrial buildings are examples of projects that can have unique issues with both hazardous waste and cultural resources. Cultural Resource Management is a practice that, like hazardous waste management, involves the identification, evaluation, and treatment of particular types of resources, whether they are leaking USTs, asbestos/lead paint, Native American archaeological sites, or historic architecture. (0501)


• TRAINING: Are You Using the Latest Technology for Your Employees / Clients?
  Featuring Haz/Mat & Emergency Response Scenarios. Presented by Rick Glasby, a project manager at MetaMedia Training International, Inc. where he works with clients to design and produce interactive DVD programs to meet their specific needs. Mr. Glasby has over 25 years experience in applying multimedia technologies to meet training requirements. Program Examples - 278K PDF file. (0411)


• Nicolas Keefe, Special Agent, Federal Aviation Administration Security & Hazardous Materials Division. Mr. Keefe discussed the role of the FAA Security Hazardous Materials Division in the enforcement of the hazmat air transportation regulations in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. He also addressed recent and potential changes in the regulations. (0406)