This session will discuss critical elements and concepts of the decision making process.

Agenda:

1:00 - 1:10

Welcome & Introduction
Jeff Brewer, EM CX; Jean Balent, EPA

1:10 - 1:40

Risk Management Methodology for FUDS
Kari Meier, USACE EM CX

1:40 - 2:10

Developing a CSM
Nick Stolte, USACE EM CX

2:10 - 2:40

Case Study — Using all the Evidence
John Jackson - USACE Sacramento (now USACE EM CX)

2:40 - 2:55

Intermission
 

2:55 - 3:25

Incorporating Geophysics (AGC) into your FS
Andy Schwartz, USACE EM CX

3:25 - 3:45

5 Year Reviews — Reviewing Efficacy of Decisions
Mike Bailey — USACE EM CX

3:45 - 4:15

Questions and Open Discussion
Jeff Brewer/All

Presenters:

Nicholas J. Stolte, P.E., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EM CX (Nicholas.j.stolte@usace.army.mil or 502-315-6321)
Nick Stolte, P.E. is an Environmental Engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). He is a subject matter expert in munitions response and has spent the greater part of his career working to protect human health and the environment through improved process, technology, and policy.

Mr. Stolte joined the Environmental Division at the Headquarters, USACE in June 2021. He is a program manager for the Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) Program and serves as the Action Officer for the Pacific Ocean Division. Mr. Stolte is the FUDS HQ proponent for value engineering, green and sustainable remediation, and environmental justice.

Mr. Stolte has more than 13 years of experience working environmental projects for the Department of Defense. Prior assignments include serving as an Environmental Engineer for the Louisville District, a Subject Matter Expert for the Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise, and as a Project Manager for the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville. In 2014, Mr. Stolte served as the Environmental Chief, U.S. Forces - Afghanistan.

Nick earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, and a Certificate of Environmental Engineering from the J.B. School of Engineering, University of Louisville. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Kentucky.

Dr. Kari Meier, USACE EM CX (kari.l.meier@us.army.mil or 502-315-6316)
Dr. Kari Meier has twelve years' experience in environmental chemistry and project management with the US EPA and USACE. She earned a Ph.D. in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Chemistry, from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Hendrix College. As an environmental Chemist, Dr. Meier has managed FUDS, Active Army, and Superfund Projects, both traditional HTRW and MMRP. She has received numerous personal recognitions from the USACE for her leadership and completion of projects. She now works directly for the Military Munitions Division of the USACE Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise. Dr. Meier is focused to support project planning for MMRP. She is responsible assisting districts in managing data and processes for completion of all Munitions Response Site Prioritization Protocol (MRSPP), developing remedial action objectives (RAOs), and use regarding limitations of Munitions and Explosives of Concern Hazard Assessment (MEC HA) methodology. She conducts quality reviews for CERCLA project documents, and serves as a technical expert, point of contact, for USACE districts. She serves on the Department of Defense Environmental Data Quality Workgroup (EDQW) as a proponent to develop performance measurements and implementation of Uniform Federal Policies for environmental and munitions programs, and continues to support work for the Military Munitions Support Services.

Andy Schwartz, USACE EM CX (andrew.b.schwartz@usace.army.mil or 256-895-1644)
Andrew Schwartz works for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Geophysicist at the Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise in Huntsville, Alabama. He has worked in the environmental field since 1988 in the disciplines of environmental clean-up, mineral exploration, risk assessment and unexploded ordnance remediation. In his current position at the EM CX, Andrew is the Innovative Technology Program Manager for the EMCX Military Munitions Division and coordinates military munitions technology demonstrations for the USACE FUDS program. He also provides technical support to DoD personnel nationwide pertaining to military munitions detection, recovery and disposal, both on land and underwater.

John Jackson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EM CX (john.m.jackson@usace.army.mil or 916-718-5092)
John M. Jackson works as a geophysicist within the USACE Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise. He also serves as the program manager for the DOD Advanced Geophysical Classification Program (DAGCAP). He has worked in the environmental and MMRP geophysics field since 2004. In addition to his job duties at the EMCX, he provides support to SERDP/ESTCP and IDQTF. Other geophysical interests include groundwater investigations and Humanitarian Engineering, where he has traveled to both Honduras and Uganda to assist the Geoscientists Without Borders program on grants to design geophysical surveys and study the local subsurface geology. John graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a B.S. in Geophysical Engineering.

Mike Bailey, USACE EM CX (Michael.M.Bailey@usace.army.mil or 402-697-2584)
Dr. Michael Bailey is a geologist with the EM CX in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike has been involved with review of environmental restoration-related documents and technical consultation, with an emphasis on remedy assessment (including CERCLA Five-Year Reviews) and optimization. He has a bachelor’s degree in geology from Middlebury College, a master's degree in geology and a Ph.D. from Washington State University.

Moderators:

Jeff Brewer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EM CX (Jeffrey.S.Brewer@usace.army.mil or 256-895-1504)
Mr. Brewer has worked in the Ordnance and Explosives field since 1992. In his current position as an OESS with the EM CX in Huntsville, AL, Mr. Brewer supports multiple agencies performing independent technical reviews for safety submissions, work plans and remedial response reports. He is also a member of the EMCX training team, providing instruction on ordnance and explosives subject matter for FUDS Program, Army Environmental Command, the Army National Guard, M2S2 Webinar Series as well as OSHA HAZWOPER refresher training for USACE. Before coming to the EM-CX, Mr. Brewer was an OESS for USACE Baltimore District form 2006 to 2014. In 2001 he started working for the 20th Chemical Command on Edgewood Arsenal, MD, as a UXO Technician until 2006. Mr. Brewer has also served as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in the US Marine Corps and US Air Force Reserves.

Jean Balent, U.S. EPA Technology Innovation and Field Services Division (balent.jean@epa.gov or 202-566-0832)
Ms Balent is on the staff of the EPA's Technology Innovation and Field Services Division where she has worked to collect and disseminate hazardous waste remediation and characterization information since 2003. Ms Balent manages the Clean Up Information Network website and actively supports online communication and collaboration resources available to EPA. She formerly worked with the US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Engineering Division in the Buffalo District. Ms Balent was also a member of the SUNY-Buffalo Groundwater Research Group where she constructed and tested large scale models of groundwater flow. Ms Balent has also conducted research relating to the Great Lakes, environmental remediation, and brownfields re-development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering from SUNY-Buffalo and a Master's degree in Information Technology from AIU.

Webinar Slides and References:

• Risk Management Methodology for FUDS - Kari Meier, USACE EM CX (8.55MB/PDF)
• Developing a CSM - Nick Stolte, USACE EM CX (17.8MB/PDF)
• Case Study - Using all the Evidence - John Jackson, USACE Sacramento (now USACE EM CX) (9.51MB/PDF)
• Incorporating Geophysics (AGC) into your FS - Andy Schwartz, USACE EM CX (3.24MB/PDF)
• 5 Year Reviews - Reviewing Efficacy of Decisions - Mike Bailey, USACE EM CX (21.9MB/PDF)

Webinar Slides and References:

• Risk Management Methodology for FUDS - Kari Meier, USACE EM CX (8.55MB/PDF)
• Developing a CSM - Nick Stolte, USACE EM CX (17.8MB/PDF)
• Case Study - Using all the Evidence - John Jackson, USACE Sacramento (now USACE EM CX) (9.51MB/PDF)
• Incorporating Geophysics (AGC) into your FS - Andy Schwartz, USACE EM CX (3.24MB/PDF)
• 5 Year Reviews - Reviewing Efficacy of Decisions - Mike Bailey, USACE EM CX (21.9MB/PDF)

Additional Resources:

• These materials will be available by Thursday, July 20, 2017