August 6 & 7, 2024
McKimmon Center
Raleigh • North Carolina
3 Consecutive Sessions
27 topics
Timely and relevant presentations, panels, and discussions about Health & Safety, Energy, Sustainability, Air Quality, Water Quality, Waste Management
Exhibit Hall showcasing products and services essential to Energy and EHS professionals.
Two days • Twenty-seven topics • Three consecutive sessions. Use the matrix to plan your schedule.
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Topics Presented at the 2024 Environmental • Energy • Health & Safety School
Air Quality Courses
| This session will serve as a refresher course on air permitting in our State. Approximately half of the session will provide an overview of the state and federal permitting requirements for stationary sources, the types of permits issued for different source categories, the procedural requirements associated with each type of permit, and the difference between state and federally enforceable requirements.
The remainder of the session will focus on providing permitting examples for the audience. The presenters will provide examples of the types of activities requiring permits and will discuss differences between the types of permits. For example, when is minor modification required versus a 502(b)(10) modification? What projects require a NSR application? What permitting options are available to small facilities (i.e., permit exemption and registration)? Audience members can bring their own permitting questions to make this session an informative and interactive learning opportunity. |
| Emily Supple, DAQ Emily.supple@deq.nc.gov |
| Emily Supple is an NC State graduate with a degree in chemical engineering. She is currently an environmental engineer for the North Carolina Division of Air Quality. She started with the Division almost 5 years ago in September 2019 in the Mooresville Regional Office, conducting air quality compliance inspections and writing minor sources air permits. In October 2022, she transitioned into writing Title V air permits in the Raleigh Central Office. |
| This course will provide an update on air quality regulatory actions at the NC and federal level that will be of interest to NCMA members. Topics to be addressed include upcoming NC air regulatory changes; air quality rules EPA is currently reviewing and updating; EPA information collection activities to support rule reviews; recent changes to chemical industry rules; and current activity around air permitting policy and regulation. We will also get out the crystal ball and speculate about how priorities might differ in a new administration, either in NC or at U.S. EPA. |
| Amy Marshall, ALL4 amarshall@all4inc.com |
 Amy Marshall is a professional engineer with 30 years of air quality consulting experience. Ms. Marshall started her career as an EPA contractor and worked on updates to AP-42 sections, preparation of guidance documents, and air quality regulations. She started providing air quality consulting support to industry in 2001 and has since focused on air permitting, air regulatory compliance, control technology analyses, and strategic support to industry associations. |
| The annual PM 2.5 NAAQS was reduced from 12 ug/m3 to 9 ug/m3. Will your next project require a PSD/NAA permit? Will the project require modeling? The new standard presents challenges for modeling demonstrations in support of an NSR permitting action or providing assurance existing or proposed operations are not impacting an area. This session will provide best practices for permitting and modeling strategies for that next project or compliance demonstration. |
| Tony Jabon, Trinity Consultants Tjabon@trinityconsultants.com Jon Hill, Trinity Consultants |
 Jon Hill is a Managing Consultant/Meteorologist in Trinity Consultants’ Raleigh, NC office, with over 24 years of experience in dispersion modeling application, theory, training and support. His main job responsibility is to lead and/or execute dispersion modeling analyses in support of PSD, State Construction Permitting, State Toxics Programs and other specialized modeling initiatives (e.g. BART, SO2 DRR). Jon has also taught numerous modeling training courses throughout the US, Canada, and United Kingdom, to attendees from industry, consulting, and various regulatory agencies. Jon is a 1998 graduate of NC State University.
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Tony Jabon is a regional director with Trinity Consultants. His focus is on the automotive, wood products, and rubber tire industries. He is a professional engineer in NC, SC, and TX and received his BS and MS degrees in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan.
| How to Comply Join us for Season 2 of “Up in the Air,” the sitcom that follows new Environmental Engineer, Thomas, in his second year at ABC Corp. Learn about the importance of compliance calendars, managing operating limits, Annual Compliance Certifications, interactions with regulators and more! Stack Testing |
| LEAD: Brittany Robinson Brittany.robinson@ipaper.com ACTORS: Taylor Hartsfield, Jennifer Adams, Thomas Timms, Mark Hawes, Kim Fail |
 Brittany Robinson is the Air Lead/Environmental Program Manager for International Paper. She has 28 years of experience in environmental compliance for pulp and paper mills. This includes a co-op with EPA Region IV, six years in environmental consulting and 22 years with International Paper. She has a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech and is a Professional Engineer in the states of North and South Carolina. |
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| Building infrastructure is hard. Successful projects require significant meaningful two-way public engagement on topics ranging from environmental justice and conservation to jobs and impacts to tax base. Jason Walls and Mark McIntire will reflect on North Carolina’s energy transition and infrastructure investment through the lens of community engagement and environmental permitting. |
| Mark McIntire Mark.Mcintire@duke-energy.com Jason Walls Jason.Walls@duke-energy.com |
 Mark McIntire is Director of Energy and Environmental Policy and Affairs for Duke Energy in North Carolina. In this role he represents Duke Energy on energy and environmental issues ranging from offshore wind development and small modular nuclear deployment to transportation electrification and high voltage transmission. He leads Duke Energy’s engagement with environmental regulators, emergency management officials, and the departments of Transportation and Commerce. He is a graduate of NC State’s College of Engineering, a licensed Professional Engineer, a member of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, a certified Carbon Reduction Manager, and a member of class XXVI of Leadership North Carolina.
Jason Walls currently leads the North Carolina Infrastructure Engagement team at Duke Energy. He and the team focus on creating meaningful two-way engagement opportunities for the customers and communities where Duke Energy is building grid and new generation infrastructure. Walls joined Duke Energy in 2002 to strengthen relationships with community and environmental advocacy organizations along the Catawba River. Since joining Duke Energy, he has held roles with increasing leadership in corporate communications supporting hydro operations, fossil operations, nuclear operations, renewables development, rates and regulatory affairs, and legislative efforts across the Carolinas. Most recently, prior to his current role, Walls served as the company’s District Manager in the Asheville area and Director, Community Relations in Western N.C. |
Energy & Sustainability Courses
| Supply chain management has been an ever emerging issue in the forefront since the Covid pandemic. We will discuss how supply chain management has been disrupted and recovered. The talk will provide special focus on climate change’s intersection with supply chain resilience. |
| Ximena Alverde, Senior ESG Advisor, Stantec |
 Ximena specializes in developing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies to achieve sustainable growth and corporate accountability. By redefining business practices, she seeks to enhance supply chain reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while addressing social and environmental impacts.
In her position, Ximena focuses on addressing climate-related risks, preparing ESG compliance reports, and developing and implementing comprehensive ESG strategies. This encompasses everything from materiality assessment and voluntary and mandatory reporting to due diligence reviews and corporate sustainability action plans. Her diverse projects have ranged from use of blockchain for supply chain transparency to promoting regenerative agriculture and strengthening public-private partnerships and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Ximena’s experience spans work in Mexico, Spain, Brazil, and the United States, infusing a global perspective into her approach. |
| This course will discuss how and why a technology company can influence sustainability. We will discuss corporate sustainability from a range of options from the “nice-to-have” to the imperative requirements. We will also explore the changing regulatory landscape, including expectations as a leaseholder and expectations as a product vendor and customer. |
| Dan Schnitzer, Red Hat |
 Dan Schnitzer is the Program Manager for Workplace Sustainability for Red Hat where he is working to embed a culture of holistic sustainability throughout the organization and designing a plan to reach Red Hat’s sustainability ambition.
Prior to Red Hat, Dan was the Director of Construction and Sustainability for Durham Public Schools, the Director of Sustainability & Capital Projects for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District and the founding Director of Sustainability & Operations for the Academy for Global Citizenship in Chicago. Dan has consulted on sustainability with institutions internationally including Japan, Uganda and Germany. Dan believes that massive change is necessary and possible. |
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This presentation will review net zero waste concepts and definitions for terms commonly used in this arena. We will discuss the 5 R’s: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. We will also explore the financial realities of waste, challenges of waste in manufacturing, and discuss solutions and success stories. |
| Adam Spensieri, Triumverate |
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Adam Spensieri has worked for Triumvirate Environmental for 9 years and has held a variety of positions serving the EHS community. As a client-based Program Manager, Adam oversees every ounce of "waste" that is generated at 3 pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. One of his personal and professional goals is to change the "waste" mindset. This passion stemmed from his studies at the University of Maryland, where he received a B.S. in Environmental Science & Technology. Originally from a small town in Maryland, Adam calls Raleigh home now. Go Terps, Go Canes! Along with being an avid sports fan, he also enjoy playing piano, gardening, and getting outside in any way he can - biking, kayaking, and camping to name a few.| This session will provide an overview and discussion of current and recent Executive Orders pertaining to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. We will discuss ESG regulatory drivers and how they are being assessed and reported in the marketplace. The presentation will also include a review of social justice and ESG marketing and execution in the workplace. |
| Ashlyn Anderson, Stantec |
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Ashlyn has a passion for building authentic relationships and coalitions to break down siloes and improve cooperation across organizations and sectors to support sustainability. Prior to Stantec, Ashlyn led policy at a climate startup that specialized in modeling climate risk to support corporate climate risk assessments. She was a founding member of the sustainability practice at a global advisory firm started by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. |
With an background in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programming, Ashlyn supports clients as they align with ESG regulations, engage stakeholders, and focus on long-term sustainability. She specializes in helping companies balance climate mitigation, adaptation, and natural capital priorities, aligning with ESG policy developments and engaging the right partners in the process.
Occupational Safety & Health Courses
| NC Occupational Safety & Health overview and update of priorities. |
| Scott Mabry, Chief of Staff NC Department of Labor |
 Scott Mabry serves as chief of staff for the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL). Mabry is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Commissioner’s policies and departmental operations.
Mabry initially joined the N.C. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Director’s office in December 2016 as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for OSH prior to becoming chief of staff in August 2022. His previous experience includes 30+ years in both private industry and public service in the health and safety field. During Mabry’s career, he has worked in safety and health consulting, construction safety, compliance and consultative services at NCDOL; safety and health at N.C. State University; and as director of safety and risk management with the N.C. Department of Transportation. Mabry is a native of Norwood, NC and moved to Raleigh to attend N.C. State University. |
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ISO has developed a variety of standards that support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, including related to environmental, social responsibility, occupational safety, energy, greenhouse gas, and others. We will uncover the powerful connection between ISO 45001 and ESG initiatives in this presentation and explore how implementing ISO 45001 can be the cornerstone of your organization's ESG program, safeguarding employees and contributing to broader sustainability goals. Through real-world examples, discover the tangible benefits of aligning occupational health and safety practices with ESG criteria. |
| Mike Walker, PE, EI Group |
 Mr. Walker serves as the Principle Engineer for The EI Group, Inc. and is Vice President with a focus on environmental and safety solutions for manufacturing. With more than 40 years of professional experience, Mr. Walker is an effective client manager and project leader. Mr. Walker's career is marked with a focus on service. He understands business priorities and pressures of his clients and is able to lead project teams and deliver quality service successfully because of that understanding. Mr. Walker has repeatedly proven his ability to build strong relationships with clients, employees, and colleagues in the business. Mr. Walker also serves on industrial organization planning committees to support training and compliance.
Mr. Walker's environmental background includes significant expertise in industrial environmental permitting and compliance and soil/groundwater contamination assessments and remediation. Mr. Walker speaks often at conferences on various compliance issues, particularly Oil SPCC Plans and Stormwater Compliance and SWPPP. He has also provided expert testimony on stormwater and water infiltration cases. Since the original passage to OSHA's PSM standard and EPA's 112(r) Rules, Mr. Walker has been involved with helping industry comply with these important regulations. Mr. Walker has written entire PSM and RMP programs, lead audit teams, conducted PHA's (HAZOP & What-If), revalidated PHA, and lead the implementation effort for a client who, through expansion, is a new PSM/RMP facility. Mr. Walker has also provided expert testimony on numerous PSM cases. Mr. Walker’s experience in program management and process control has led to his certification as an ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 Lead Auditor. He has led teams in conducting gap assessments for clients just starting the process, developed prigrams, and support program implementation. He has completed numerous third-party (internal) audits associatedwith these standards. |
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The majority of industrial facilities plan an annual facility shutdown to effect manufacturing process changes and perform site maintenance/renovation. This session will provide guidelines to adequately prepare for construction (1926) and industrial (1910) safety operations performed by third party contractors in conjunction with facility engineering/maintenance personnel. |
| Rick Kilpatrick, Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Compliance, Shurtape Technologies |
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With many years of diverse leadership experience in EH&S, Dr. Kilpatrick brings strategic and tactical expertise to the field. His collaborative communication style establishes trust and respect with team members, executives, field personnel, and regulatory bodies. Driven by results, he leverages benchmark systems and employee engagement to achieve continual improvement. Key Highlights:
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Dr. Kilpatrick is a dedicated safety professional with extensive experience in environmental, health, safety, and compliance. As the Director at Shurtape Technologies, LLC, he oversees global EHS initiatives, ensuring the well-being of employees across the organization.
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Using the traditional paradigm of recognition, evaluation and control, this course will provide an overview of the basic concepts that contribute to a fundamental understanding of industrial hygiene. Topics covered will include basic toxicology, standards, TLV’s and guidelines, sampling methods and interpretation, control strategies, as well as some of the recent developments facing the field. At the conclusion of the course the student should have a practical understanding of industrial hygiene principles and practices and a familiarity with the terminology and basic concepts of health hazard recognition, evaluation, and control methods. |
| Phil Fincher, CIH/CSP, SVP Operations, EI Group |
 Mr. Fincher is the Senior Vice President of Operations for The EI Group, Inc. (EI) where he leads the Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Occupational Health, Safety and Compliance Divisions for Operations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Kentucky. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with 25 years of professional experience. His professional experience involves all facets of occupational safety, occupational health, and industrial hygiene. Mr. Fincher previously served as Co-Director of Environmental, Health and Safety Services (EHSS) at Virginia Tech and Manager of the Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Division. Mr. Fincher’s project experience has included all aspects of industrial hygiene, safety and occupational health. His career has included EHS consulting for clients in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and abroad (Trinidad, Vietnam, and Abu Dhabi) conducting qualitative and quantitative industrial hygiene assessments, training, and expert witness/consulting. He has worked for clients in Transportation (Class 1 Rail Roads), Oil & Gas (Off Shore), Semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical manufacturing, R&D, light and heavy industrial, property management and construction industries. |
| Among various industrial settings, the presence of dust can pose significant hazards to both personnel and equipment, with dust related incidents leading to catastrophic consequences, including explosions, fires, and occupational health issues. This session will provide an overview of compliance requirements surrounding OSHA and NFPA standards and address the identification, assessment and control of potential dust-related hazards. Specifics such as classification of dust types as they relate to explosivity and toxicity, the likelihood/severity of potential dust related incidents, the specific risk posed personnel and facility equipment and an overview of engineering controls and mitigation strategies to minimize dust generation. |
| Victoria Goncalves, Dust Lab Supervisor, DEKRA North America |
 Victoria Goncalves is the Laboratory Supervisor for DEKRA North America's Process Safety Lab located in Princeton, NJ.
With an educational foundation in Applied Physics from Rutgers University, Victoria brings a specialized focus to industrial explosion hazards testing and internal quality control. Since joining DEKRA in March 2012, she has dedicated herself to enhancing safety standards and processes within the lab. Victoria is recognized for her self-motivation and exceptional ability to foster both personal and professional growth within her teams. Her current role involves comprehensive oversight of rigorous safety protocols and quality assessments, ensuring that all operations align with the highest industry standards. Her work not only supports DEKRA’s commitment to safety but also advances the field of process safety as a whole. Prior to her tenure at DEKRA, Victoria developed key skills in educational support and technical demonstrations as a Lab Assistant at Rutgers University, where she also completed her degree. Her work at Rutgers involved preparing and setting up display experiments for use in class to demonstrate physics principles and concepts being taught at the undergraduate level. This work supported the needs of the professors and helped facilitate a deeper understanding and application of topics being taught. |
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NOTE: Newly Regulated 2023 NFPA 70B presentation has been replaced. Our subject matter expert and speaker for this topic is from Florida and currently dealing with the aftermath of tropical storm/hurricane Debbie. New Topic Description: Failure to understand and properly implement 29 CFR 1910.147 comes with dire workplace consequences, including: 1) increased risk of serious injuries and fatalities; 2) wasted downtime as a result of poorly serviced machinery; 3) costly citations that accompany employers’ unwillingness to comply with LOTO requirements; 4) sleepless nights for EHS professionals as they agonize over the timing of the next preventable accident involving hazardous energy. Keep in mind that lockout/tagout consistently remains in the top ten annually cited OSHA violations. Still, hazardous energy control requirements can be confusing and misunderstood. Which machines require LOTO procedures? When can an operator perform a minor task without locking/tagging out the machine? What does an effective LOTO procedure look like? How often do LOTO procedures require review? What does a review entail? Who at a facility requires LOTO training and how often should workers receive instruction? What is the most important aspect of a LOTO program? This presentation addresses ten of the most misinterpreted concepts and mistakes made with the LOTO standard and offers attendees answers that target both efficiency and compliance. |
| Jonathan Poole, Senior EHS Consultant, EI Group |
 Jonathan Poole is a Senior EHS Consultant with The EI Group, Inc. (EI) and advises on a variety of safety & compliance topics with an emphasis on identifying and communicating targeted improvements to site-specific hazards and compliance standards. He offers 25+ years of instructional experience across diverse disciplines, including occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, manufacturing, construction management, software, sports/recreation, healthcare, biopharma and education. In addition to designing and developing safety programs for high-profile clients, including FORTUNE 500 companies (Corning, Pfizer, Georgia-Pacific, Coca-Cola, Ralph Lauren, CBRE, Kellogg’s and Honeywell), he has detailed safety strategies to industries and small businesses at numerous conferences and public forums. Mr. Poole received a Bachelor of Arts in English fromNorth Carolina State University and completed postgraduate coursework in Education/Cognitive Science at Duke University. Mr. Poole regularly conducts employee training and site-specific assessments on a wide variety of OSHA-related topics, including, HAZCOM, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Machine Guarding and Ergonomics, as well as developing Awareness Programs that address PPE requirements, asbestos, lead, mold and silica. When not training, he works with public and private sector clients to address distinct safety concerns through onsite safety audits, inspections and accident investigations. In recent years, Mr. Poole has established himself as an expert in LOTO and the control of hazardous energy. He has written thousands of equipment-specific LOTO procedures, trained countless authorized users and is a frequent conference speaker who focuses on LOTO misconceptions, APMs and the minor service exception as defined in 29 CFR 1910.147. Prior to working with The EI Group, Mr. Poole served as an educator, corporate spokesperson, instructional developer and compliance specialist. He is recognized for producing training materials (paper-based manuals, videos and CBT/WBT modules) that anticipate obstacles to understanding and accommodate different learning styles, attention spans and levels of experience. |
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“Only trained persons shall operate an aerial lift.” 1910.67(c)(2)(ii)” This session will clarify this somewhat ambiguous standard by a detailed overview of recent OSHA interpretations by focusing on Fall Protection for Working at Heights and from Mobile Equipment. The requirements for training new operators will also be addressed, as well as the training requirements for those who will operate scissor lifts. Many EHS managers are typically not aware if forklift operators are sufficiently trained when an outside vendor provides them with classroom training and runs each trainee through a forklift driving obstacle course. This basic level course will explore the OSHA requirements for training and authorizing workers to become competent equipment. |
| Barry Maxwell, Director, Safety Programs, EI Group |
 Mr. Maxwell has 32 years of experience in developing and facilitating occupational safety, environmental and industrial hygiene programs for the fields of general industry, construction, education, and healthcare. He has a Bachelor of Science in Production and Marketing Management and a Master of Science in Occupational Safety.
His professional specialties include inspection and evaluation of general industry facilities and construction sites for occupational safety compliance, development of written safety and occupational health programs, and conducting safety training. He specializes in ergonomics, machine guarding, and fall protection risk assessments. |
Special Topics Courses
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The Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requires manufacturers (including importers) to provide EPA with information on the production and use of chemicals in commerce. This session will discuss EPA reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS under TSCA that includes information regarding PFAS uses, production volumes, disposal, exposures, and hazards. |
| Mark Robinson, TRC |
 Mr. Robinson joined TRC as Market Director for Environmental in November 2021. Previously, he was Technical Director for EHS at ALL4, Consultant and Office Lead for Antea Group Atlanta and leader for environmental, health, and safety regulatory compliance services for the AECOM/URS Atlanta Compliance Practice . He served as Program manager for SPCC programs for several nationwide clients with over 1250 sites. He manages EHS compliance audit programs for clients in the pulp & paper, food & beverage, chemical, and automotive industries. He develops RCRA facility compliance and training requirements for hazardous waste. Mr. Robinson has performed exposure monitoring assessments for key H&S parameters for various manufacturing facilities in consultation with Industrial Hygienists. Mr. Robinson also provides process-engineering expertise for waste collection/ treatment systems, air quality control systems, waste minimization/ pollution prevention, and overall environmental management systems. Finally, he has extensive experience in the Process Safety Management audit practice.
Mr. Robinson has completed the ISO14000 Lead Auditor Training Course. He is a CPEA under BEAC's Environmental Auditor certification program. He is a Professional Engineer (Environmental) in NC and a CHMM. In 2014, he co-presented a paper on how facilities can benefit from maximizing their spill response programs under PREP guidelines to the International Oil Spill Conference. |
| PFAS – Rulemaking, Sampling requirements (include HW constituents and definition revisions. NCDEQ will discuss revisions to proposed surface water and groundwater rules and how this may impact industry (e.g., permitting, surface water discharges, ww discharges) |
| Jessica Montie, NCDEQ, Environmental Program Consultant, Division of Waste Management Julie Grzyb, Deputy Director, NCDEQ, Division of Water Resources |
 Jessica Montie has over 20 years of experience in waste management, and for the last 12 years has been with the NCDEQ Division of Waste Management. She spent the first 5 years as the Solid Waste Section’s central office coordinator for multiple functions of the Section’s statewide field operations including disaster and emergency planning and response, enforcement cases and legal processes, tax certifications for recycling of solid waste, and data and information management. For the last 7 years she has assisted the Section and the Division by coordinating multiple rulemaking efforts including periodic rule review and readoption, and various legislative efforts such as planning for the utility-scale solar project program for decommissioning and financial assurance. Ms. Montie has recently been assisting the Department by drafting the regulatory impact analysis for proposed PFAS groundwater standards.
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Julie Grzyb (pronounced Gribb) is the Deputy Director for North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Water Resources. She has worked for DWR since 2009, first as a NPDES permit writer and later as Supervisor over the Municipal & Industrial Permitting Branch. Her focus has been on addressing emerging compounds in North Carolina and remediation at the Chemours facility in Fayetteville. Prior to working at DWR, Julie was a Water Resource Manager for Virginia, DEQ and the Industrial Permitting Supervisor for Ohio EPA's southwest regional office. Julie earned her B.S. degree from the College of Engineering at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.| This session will provide information on non-routine reporting required for upsets/events at facilities. Using interactive case studies and role playing, we will explore different scenarios to better understand notifications to NRC and the Chemical Safety Board as well as responses to other events such as non-stormwater discharges, unpermitted wastewater discharges and bypasses, and air event reporting. |
| Kim Fail, TRC Brittany Robinson, International Paper |
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| This session will focus on how EHS Managers can maximize their role through interactive exercises (e.g. the class actually auditing the EHS Managmeent System of Company XYZ). It will cover topics such as the most efficient ways to keep track of regulatory changes, how to interact and communicate with regulators and the community, and how to emphasize the importance of proper EHS management and planning within your organization. |
| Brittany Robinson, International Paper Jennifer Adams, Corning |
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Jennifer Adams is the Global Environmental leader for the Optical Fiber & Cable division of Corning Incorporated. She has over 30 years of environmental, management, and technical experience in manufacturing, and has implemented ISO 14001 and 45001 management systems across multiple facilities. Jennifer is a licensed NC Professional Engineer and has a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She sits on several local & state board of directors, including the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority as Board Chairman and the North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. |
Waste Management Courses
| This course presents an opportunity to learn from someone else’s mistakes. Compliance Inspectors from the NC DEQ Hazardous Waste Section will walk students through the good, the bad, and the ugly things they have found during compliance inspections at hazardous waste management facilities. Complete with pictures of the best and the worst, this session leaves a lasting impression. |
| Aram Kim, NCDEQ/HWS |
 Aram Kim is an inspector covering 10 counties in the northeastern region of the State. Aram spent six years inspecting dry cleaners across North Carolina before joining the Hazardous Waste Section in 2020. She has a bachelor’s in environmental science from the State University of New York in Binghamton. Aram is originally from South Korea and lived in different parts of the world including Europe, Asia, and Central America. She enjoys practicing yoga and Zumba dance and exploring local parks with her dog, Tofu. |
| This is a full overview of RCRA requirements to manage hazardous waste in satellite and central accumulation areas. |
| Richard Concepción, NCDEQ/HWS |
| Richard Concepción is the Eastern Region Compliance Supervisor with the Hazardous Waste Section. He has been with the Section for 8 years. He has over 40 years' experience in the environmental management field, for both private and goverrnment entities. He taught as a part-time professor for Mortuary Science for 15 years. Richard has a master's degree in environmental science with a Major in Risk Assessment and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He is also a Registered environmental Manager and member of the American Chemical Society. His hobbies include cooking, kayaking, boating, and plays string instruments. |
| Everyone recalls the turmoil around changes to hazardous waste generator and pharmaceutical requirements in 2016. Well, hold on. EPA has revised, then un-revised some of those requirements. At best the changes were confusing; at worst they open up new interpretations of the old rules. Join us for a shake-out of the revisions and how they may (or may not) affect your hazardous waste management practices…especially if you are a large quantity generator! |
| Ethan R. Ware, Esquire Ryan Trail, Esquire |
 Ethan Ware is a Partner at the law firm of Williams Mullen in Columbia, South Carolina. He represents businesses and industries in environmental and health and safety legal matters. He has appeared on behalf of businesses in negotiations relating to environmental permits, in defense of environmental and OSHA enforcement actions by state and federal agencies, in defense of toxic tort lawsuits, and on behalf of industry in criminal and civil environmental actions.
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Ryan Trail represents companies facing complex environmental regulatory issues in the industrial, manufacturing, real estate and banking industries. He helps companies maintain compliance with constantly evolving environmental laws and regulations, and he counsels landowners, potential purchasers and lenders on environmental liabilities related to contaminated real estate. Ryan also helps clients obtain and comply with numerous environmental permits, including industrial wastewater discharge permits, stormwater permits and air permits.
| This course will review hazardous waste compliance issues at industrial QA/QC laboratories, commercial analytical laboratories, and academic laboratories. All of these laboratories have been the target of EPA guidance and enforcement since publication of the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule in 2016 and the Subpart K program for academic laboratories in 2008. This Course will exam the “point of generation” for laboratory wastes, including the point at which excess samples and sample glassware rinse become solid wastes and potentially hazardous wastes, what is “acceptable process knowledge” sufficient to make a hazardous waste determination in light of the exemptions for laboratory rinse waters and elementary neutralization units, and potential labeling and container management requirements for samples wastes stored in laboratory hoods or cabinets. | |
| Ethan Ware, Esquire, Attorney, Williams Mullen Calais Zumbach, EHS Consulting Director, Triumvirate Environmental |
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As a regional EHS Consulting Director with Triumvirate Environmental, Calais works with her region’s consultants to ensure our clients receive top-quality compliance services and technical advisement. As a consultant, she conducts EHS audits and develops and implements Environmental Health and Safety Management Systems for her clients. With ten years of EHS experience in healthcare, higher education, life sciences, and manufacturing industries, Calais is a creative problem solver with experience leading teams to implement effective EHS solutions in accordance with applicable regulations. Calais began her career as an Environmental Specialist focused on compliance with all hazardous waste generator regulations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, a focus of EHS that she continues to train generators on to this day.Water Quality Courses
| An overview of the NC Industrial Stormwater program will be presented from the regional office perspective. Focus will be upon what to expect during an inspection and how to assure you are prepared by following the requirements of the permit and the required components of the facility’s SWPPP. |
| Jerry Eplin, NCDEMLR Kathryn Peterson, NCDEMLR |
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Jerry Eplin is the regional supervisor for the Mooresville Regional office of DEMLR. Prior to joining the DEMLR team in late October 2022, Jerry was an Environmental Manager at an industrial facility for 19 years. Jerry worked as an Environmental Consultant for 13 years where he managed offices for two different companies. Jerry holds a BS Chemistry from WV State College and a MSE Civil Engineering with Environmental Emphasis, WVU. He is also a licensed NC PE. Kathryn Peterson is an Environmental Engineer with the Mooresville Regional office of DEMLR where she focuses on stormwater permitting and compliance activities. Prior to joining the DEMLR Team in 2023, Kathryn completed internships at Gerdau Steel and the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Water Quality team. She holds a BS in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University (MTU). |
| Useful information for anyone in the wastewater field. Learn about the Wastewater Operator Certification program |
| Mark Brantley, NCDEQ |
| Mark Brantley is the Regional Supervisor of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section in the Fayetteville Regional. Mark received a B.S. in Chemistry from Campbell University in 1999. He started his environmental career with Harnett County Public Utilities and after graduation from Campbell he worked with the City of Dunn. Mark has been with the Division of Water Resources since 2004 and has experience with a variety of the division’s program. |
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The presentation will discuss the use of narrative water quality standards and the regulations implementing the 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act to establish water quality based effluent limits for emerging contaminants like PFAS and 1,4-dioxane. |
| Sean Sullivan |
 Sean Sullivan is a partner in the firm’s Environment & Natural Resources Group. Sean advises clients throughout the country regarding all of the major federal environmental programs, with a particular emphasis on hazardous waste, Brownfields redevelopment, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and emerging contaminants like PFAS and 1,4-dioxane. He leverages his broad range of experience and his technical background in environmental science to find creative, cost-effective solutions for the most challenging environmental matters.
Sean is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is recognized as a “Band 1” attorney for Environment by Chambers USA (2019-present). He serves as chair of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Policy Committee and previously served as chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s section for environment, energy and natural resources. Sean received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from American University Washington College of Law. |
What is EEHS School?
Environmental • Energy • Health & Safety (EEHS) School is the region's most comprehensive annual event for environmental, energy, health & safety professionals.
Why attend EEHS School?
Now in our 23rd year, EEHS School offers:
- Two days | 27 topics | three consecutive tracks
- Sessions for novice, intermediate, and advanced practitioners covering air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, occupational safety and health, energy, and sustainability
- Instruction from more than 40 recognized subject matter experts from the public and private sectors
- Presentations from regulators, attorneys, consultants, and industry representatives with practical hands-on experience
- Networking with peer environmental, energy, health & safety professionals
- Active Exhibit Hall with leading solution providers showcasing a full range of EEHS products and services
- Extended breaks between sessions, two buffet luncheons, Tuesday evening reception, and door prizes with a $1,000 grand prize drawing in the Exhibition Hall
Who attends EEHS School?
Attendees include Industry, consulting and government personnel responsible for compliance with environmental, energy, health and safety laws and regulations.
- Manufacturers
- Plant Managers
- Small Business Operators
- Environmental Technicians and Specialists
- Environmental Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Industrial Safety Managers
- Consultants
- Attorneys
- Commercial Real Estate Professionals
- Land Developers
- POTW Operators
- State and Local Regulators
Why exhibit at EEHS School?
The EEHS School Exhibition Hall is the hub of school activity. Over two days, the 2024 EEHS School offers attendees 27 courses in three consecutive tracks for a total of nine sessions covering current issues in air quality, water quality, solid and hazardous waste, occupational safety and health, energy, sustainability, and much more.
As an exhibitor at the 2024 EEHS School you will have:
- Exposure to a targeted audience of environmental, energy, health and safety professionals
- Access to the attendee database with full contact information for your pre-event and post-event mailings
- Promotion through social media, NCMA website and NCMA member eblasts.
- Visibility with mapped exhibit hall location
