NCD980602163_19950913_Warren County PCB Landfill_SERB C_Joint Working Group - Letters from Bill Meyer re Science Advisor-OCR

L State of North Carolir ,a
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural R1:::sources
Division of Solid Waste Mariagement
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
William L. Meyer, Director
September 13, 1995
Ms. Pauline Ewald
106 Robinson Street
Ashland, VA 23005
Dear Ms Ewald:
The State of North Carolina owns and maintains a 40,000 cubic yard polychlorinated biphenyl
(PCB) landfill that was permitted in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
in 1982. After the landfill was constructed the State committed to detoxification of the PCB
contaminated materials if appropriate and feasible technology was developed. In 1994, the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (Department) established a Joint
Warren County/State PCB Landfill Working Group (Working Group) to evaluate various
technologies for detoxification of the landfill. Based on these evaluations, the Working Group
will make recommendations to the department for appropriateness and feasibility of these
technologies. The Working Group is seeking a Science Advisor to assist them in these efforts.
You have been identified as a potential candidate for the Science Advisor position.
The Working Group has developed a set of criteria that will be considered for selection of a
Science Advisor (enclosed). We would appreciate your consideration for this position by
responding to the items included in these criteria. All responses are due back by Wednesday,
September 27, 1995.
The process for selecting a Science Advisor is anticipated to include; request responses to
criteria from several candidates; evaluation of all responses; selection of qualified candidates;
interviews for most highly qualified candidates; final selection of candidate; negotiation with
selected candidate on scope of work and personal services contract.
The most immediate tasks for a Science Advisor include: Evaluation of vendors for base
catalyzed dechlorination (BCD) Pilot Scale Studies for detoxification of the PCB Landfill;
oversight and monitoring BCD Pilot Scale Studies; evaluation of alternative technologies (other
P.O. Box 27687. Raleigh. North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 1 O'X. post-consumer paper
Science Advisor
September 13, 1995
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than BCD but not including incineration) for detoxification of the landfill. It is anticipated that
no one person will have experience in all areas of scientific expertise required and one task will
be to assist in the selection of other experts with experience in scientific fields applicable to the
PCB project. All assigned tasks will require coordination with citizens, the Working Group and
State and Federal agencies.
This position will be a challenge to the selected candidate and I look forward to receiving your
response to this request.
Sincerely,
~~~
\~'illiam L. Meyer, ~ ;;irector
Division of Solid Waster Management
WLM/cb
Enclosures
' Criteria For Selection of A Science Advisor for The Joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill
Working Group.
* Ability to provide a variety of skills necessary to objectively offer scientific advice to
members of the working group concerning the PCB Landfill.
* Demonstrated knowledge of toxic substances; with emphasis on PCB, Dioxins and
Furans, including environmental interactions and midigations or remediation of
environmental releases.
* Academic training in a relevant science or engineering field (chemistry, biology,
ecology, physical sciences, environmental engineering, toxicology, epidemiology or
public health.)
* Demonstrated working knowledge and technical ability to coordinate scientific and
technical experts and information in areas of regulations, regulatory processes, chemistry,
physical sciences, hydrology, ecology, public health, risk assessment, engineering,
toxicology, epidemiology, statistics, data collection and interpretation and sampling and
analysis, that may be required for efforts at the PCB Landfill that are in addition to the
science advisor's skills and experience.
* The ability to communicate and translate technical and scientific information into
terms understandable to the public while maintaining scientific or technical accuracy and
objectivity. Demonstration of experience with clients who do not possess extensive
technical backgrounds. Provide references of at least three (3) grassroots clients or non-
governmental clients for whom vendor has performed relevant work.
* Ability to draft, review and interpret various technical documents and write reports for
the working group. These documents include but are not limited to;
investigation/evaluation studies, feasibility studies, engineering designs, work plans,
sampling plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, risk assessments, health
assessments, environmental monitoring plans, chemical/physical analysis and oversight
plans.
* Ability to determine/compare cost and benefits of various technologies.
Perform/review audits and other financial accounting efforts for the working group.
* Ability and commitment to attend scheduled meetings and attend special or non-
routine meetings upon request by the working group.
* Provide resume showing at least seven (7) years work history
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
William L. Meyer, Director
September 13, 1995
Mr. JoelHirschom
4221 Forbes Blvd.
Suite 240
Lanham,MD 20706
Dear Mr. Hirschom:
The State of North Carolina owns and maintains a 40,000 cubic yard polychlorinated biphenyl
(PCB) landfill that was permitted in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
in 1982. After the landfill was constructed the State committed to detoxification of the PCB
contaminated materials if appropriate and feasible technology was developed. In 1994, the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (Department) established a Joint
Warren County/State PCB Landfill Working Group (Working Group) to evaluate various
technologies for detoxification of the landfill. Based on these evaluations, the Working Group
will make recommendations to the department for appropriateness and feasibility of these
technologies. The Working Group is seeking a Science Advisor to assist them in these efforts.
You have been identified as a potential candidate for the Science Advisor position.
The Working Group has developed a set of criteria that will be considered for selection of a
Science Advisor ( enclosed). We would appreciate your consideration for this position by
responding to the items included in these criteria. All responses are due back by Wednesday,
September 27, 1995.
The process for selecting a Science Advisor is anticipated to include; request responses to
criteria from several candidates; evaluation of all responses; selection of qualified candidates;
interviews for most highly qualified candidates; final selection of candidate; negotiation with
selected candidate on scope of work and personal services contract.
The most immediate tasks for a Science Advisor include: Evaluation of vendors for base
catalyzed dechlorination (BCD) Pilot Scale Studies for detoxification of the PCB Landfill;
oversight and monitoring BCD Pilot Scale Studies; evaluation of alternative technologies ( other
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
Science Advisor
September 13, 1995
Page2
th_an BCD but not including incineration) for detoxification of the landfill. It is anticipared that
no one person will have experience in all areas of scientific expertise required and one task will
be to assist in the selection of other experts with experience in scientific fields applicable to the
PCB project. All assigned tasks will require coordination with citizens, the Working Group and
State and Federal agencies.
This position will be a challenge to the selected candidate and I look forward to receiving your
response to this request.
Sincerely,
iJJll.u... .J ~
William L. Meyer,
Director
Division of Solid Waster Management
Enclosures
I w
Criteria For Selection of A Science Advisor for The Joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill
Working Group.
• Ability to provide a variety of skills necessary to objectively offer scientific advice to
members of the working group concerning the PCB Landfill.
• Demonstrated knowledge of toxic substances; with emphasis on PCB, Dioxins and
Furans, including environmental interactions and midigations or remediation of
environmental releases.
• Academic training in a relevant science or engineering field (chemistry, biology,
ecology, physical sciences, environmental engineering, toxicology, epidemiology or
public health.)
• Demonstrated working knowledge and technical ability to coordinate scientific and
technical experts and information in areas of regulations, regulatory processes, chemistry,
physical sciences, hydrology, ecology, public health, risk assessment, engineering,
toxicology, epidemiology, statistics, data collection and interpretation and sampling and
analysis, that may be required for efforts at the PCB Landfill that are in addition to the
science advisor's skills and experience.
• The ability to communicate and translate technical and scientific information into
terms understandable to the public while maintaining scientific or technical accuracy and
objectivity. Demonstration of experience with clients who do not possess extensive
technical backgrounds. Provide references of at least three (3) grassroots clients or non-
governmental clients for whom vendor has performed relevant work.
• Ability to draft, review and interpret various technical documents and write reports for
the working group. These documents include but are not limited to;
investigation/evaluation studies, feasibility studies, engineering designs, work plans,
sampling plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, risk assessments, health
assessments, environmental monitoring plans, chemical/physical analysis and oversight
plans.
• Ability to determine/compare cost and benefits of various technologies.
Perform/review audits and other financial accounting efforts for the working group.
• Ability and commitment to attend scheduled meetings and attend special or non-
routine meetings upon request by the working group.
• Provide resume showing at least seven (7) years work history
State of North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
Jomes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathon B. Howes, Secretary
William L. Meyer, Director
September 13, 1995
Mr. Gary R. Chirlin
Chirlin & Associates, Inc.
16623 Bethayres Road
Rockville, MD 20855
Dear Mr. Chirlin:
.RA
DEHNR.
The State of North Carolina owns and maintains a 40,000 cubic yard polychlorinated biphenyl
(PCB) landfill that was permitted in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
in 1982. After the landfill was constructed the State committed to detoxification of the PCB
contaminated materials if appropriate and feasible technology was developed. In 1994, the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (Department) established a Joint
Warren County/State PCB Landfill Working Group (Working Group) to evaluate various
technologies for detoxification of the landfill. Based on these evaluations, the Working Group
will make recommendations to the department for appropriateness and feasibility of these
technologies. The Working Group is seeking a Science Advisor to assist them in these efforts.
You have been identified as a potential candidate for the Science Advisor position.
The Working Group has developed a set of criteria that will be considered for selection of a
Science Advisor ( enclosed). We would appreciate your consideration for this position by
responding to the items included in these criteria. All responses are due back by Wednesday,
September 27, 1995.
The process for selecting a Science Advisor is anticipated to include; request responses to
criteria from several candidates; evaluation of all responses; selection of qualified candidates;
interviews for most highly qualified candidates; final selection of candidate; negotiation with
selected candidate on scope of work and personal services contract.
The most immediate tasks for a Science Advisor include: Evaluation of vendors for base
catalyzed dechlorination (BCD) Pilot Scale Studies for detoxification of the PCB Landfill;
oversight and monitoring BCD Pilot Scale Studies; evaluation of alternative technologies ( other
P.O. Box 27687 . Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-71&-3605
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employe r 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
Science Advisor
September 13, 1995
Page2
than BCD but not including incineration) for detoxification of the landfill. It is anticipated that
no one person will have experience in all areas of scientific expertise required and one task will
be to assist in the selection of other experts with experience in scientific fields applicable to the
PCB project. All assigned tasks will require coordination with citizens, the Working Group and
State and Federal agencies.
This position will be a challenge to the selected candidate and I look forward to receiving your
response to this request.
Sincerely,
tJ1t.-d~
William L. Meyer,
Director
Division of Solid Waster Management
WLM/cb
Enclosures
Criteria For Selection of A Science Advisor for The Joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill
Working Group.
• Ability to provide a variety of skills necessary to objectively offer scientific advice to
members of the working group concerning the PCB Landfill.
• Demonstrated knowledge of toxic substances; with emphasis on PCB, Dioxins and
Furans, including environmental interactions and midigations or remediation of
environmental releases .
• Academic training in a relevant science or engineering field (chemistry, biology,
ecology, physical sciences, environmental engineering, toxicology, epidemiology or
public health.)
• Demonstrated working knowledge and technical ability to coordinate scientific and
technical experts and information in areas of regulations, regulatory processes, chemistry,
physical sciences, hydrology, ecology, public health, risk assessment, engineering,
toxicology, epidemiology, statistics, data collection and interpretation and sampling and
analysis, that may be required for efforts at the PCB Landfill that are in addition to the
science advisor's skills and experience.
• The ability to communicate and translate technical and scientific information into
terms understandable to the public while maintaining scientific or technical accuracy and
objectivity. Demonstration of experience with clients who do not possess extensive
technical backgrounds. Provide references of at least three (3) grassroots clients or non-
governmental clients for whom vendor has performed relevant work.
• Ability to draft, review and interpret various technical documents and write reports for
the working group. These documents include but are not limited to;
investigation/evaluation studies, feasibility studies, engineering designs, work plans,
sampling plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, risk assessments, health
assessments, environmental monitoring plans, chemical/physical analysis and oversight
plans.
• Ability to determine/compare cost and benefits of various technologies.
Perform/review audits and other financial accounting efforts for the working group.
• Ability and commitment to attend scheduled meetings and attend special or non-
routine meetings upon request by the working group.
• Provide resume showing at least seven (7) years work history
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
William L. Meyer, Director
September 13, 1995
Ms. Hope Taylor
Environmental Technical Assistance
1590 Jack Clement Road
Stem, N.C. 27581
Dear Ms. Taylor:
NA
DEHNR
The State of North Carolina owns and maintains a 40,000 cubic yard polychlorinated bipbenyl
(PCB) landfill that was permitted in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
in 1982. After the landfill was constructed the State committed to detoxification of the PCB
contaminated materials if appropriate and feasible technology was developed. In 1994, the
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources (Department) established a Joint
Warren County/State PCB Landfill Working Group (Working Group) to evaluate various
technologies for detoxification of the landfill. Based on these evaluations, the Working Group
will make recommendations to the department for appropriateness and feasibility of these
technologies. The Working Group is seeking a Science Advisor to assist them in these efforts.
You have been identified as a potential candidate for the Science Advisor position.
The Working Group has developed a set of criteria that will be considered for selection of a
Science Advisor (enclosed). We would appreciate your consideration for this position by
responding to the items included in these criteria. All responses are due back by Wednesday,
September 27, 1995.
The process for selecting a Science Advisor is anticipated to include; request responses to
criteria from several candidates; evaluation of all responses; selection of qualified candidates;
interviews for most highly qualified candidates; final selection of candidate; negotiation with
selected candidate on scope of work and personal services contract.
The most immediate tasks for a Science Advisor include: Evaluation of vendors for base
catalyzed dechlorination (BCD) Pilot Scale Studies for detoxification of the PCB Landfill;
oversight and monitoring BCD Pilot Scale Studies; evaluation of alternative technologies (other
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX 919-71&-3605
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
Science Advisor
September 13, 1995
Page2
than BCD but not including incineration) for detoxification of the landfill. It is anticipated that
no one person will have experience in all areas of scientific expertise required and one task will
be to assist in the selection of other experts with experience in scientific fields applicable to the
PCB project. All assigned tasks will require coordination with citizens, the Working Group and
State and Federal agencies.
This position will be a challenge to the selected candidate and I look forward to receiving your
response to this request.
Sincerely,
aJ.t1u ... .J ~
William L. Meyer,
Director
Division of Solid Waster Management
WLM/cb
Enclosures
Criteria For Selection of A Science Advisor for The Joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill
Working Group.
• Ability to provide a variety of skills necessary to objectively offer scientific advice to
members of the working group concerning the PCB Landfill.
• Demonstrated knowledge of toxic substances; with emphasis on PCB, Dioxins and
Furans, including environmental interactions and midigations or remediation of
environmental releases.
• Academic training in a relevant science or engineering field (chemistry, biology,
ecology, physical sciences, environmental engineering, toxicology, epidemiology or
public health.)
• Demonstrated working knowledge and technical ability to coordinate scientific and
technical experts and information in areas of regulations, regulatory processes, chemistry,
physical sciences, hydrology, ecology, public health, risk assessment, engineering,
toxicology, epidemiology, statistics, data collection and interpretation and sampling and
analysis, that may be required for efforts at the PCB Landfill that are in addition to the
science advisor's skills and experience.
• The ability to communicate and translate technical and scientific information into
terms understandable to the public while maintaining scientific or technical accuracy and
objectivity. Demonstration of experience with clients who do not possess extensive
technical backgrounds. Provide references of at least three (3) grassroots clients or non-
governmental clients for whom vendor has performed relevant work.
• Ability to draft, review and interpret various technical documents and write reports for
the working group. These documents include but are not limited to ;
investigation/evaluation studies, feasibility studies, engineering designs, work plans,
sampling plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, risk assessments, health
assessments, environmental monitoring plans, chemical/physical analysis and oversight
plans.
• Ability to determine/compare cost and benefits of various technologies.
Perform/review audits and other financial accounting efforts for the working group.
• Ability and commitment to attend scheduled meetings and attend special or non-
routine meetings upon request by the working group.
• Provide resume showing at least seven (7) years work history
,,
I State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Solid Waste Management
James 8. Hunt, Jr,, Governor
Jonathan 8. Howes, Secretary
William L. Meyer, Director
September 13, 1995
Ms. Pat Costner
P.O. Box 548
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Dear Ms. Costner:
NA
DEHNR
The State of North Carolina owns and maintains a 40,000 cubic yard polychlorinated biphenyl
(PCB) landfill that was permitted in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
in 1982. After the landfill was constructed the State committed to detoxification of the PCB
contaminated materials if appropriate and feasible technology was developed. In 1994, the
Department of Environment, Health ·and Natural Resources (Department) established a Joint
Warren County/State PCB Landfill Working Group (Working Group) to evaluate various
technologies for detoxification of the landfill. Based on these evaluations, the Working Group
will make recommendations to the department for appropriateness and feasibility of these
technologies. The Working Group is seeking a Science Advisor to assist them in these efforts.
You have been identified as a potential candidate for the Science Advisor position.
The Working Group has developed a set of criteria that will be considered for selection of a
Science Advisor (enclosed). We would appreciate your consideration for this position by
responding to the items included in these criteria. All responses are due back by Wednesday,
September 27, 1995.
The process for selecting a Science Advisor is anticipated to include; request responses to
criteria from several candidates; evaluation of all responses; selection of qualified candidates;
interviews for most highly qualified candidates; final selection of candidate; negotiation with
selected candidate on scope of work and personal services contract.
The most immediate tasks for a Science Advisor include: Evaluation of vendors for base
catalyzed dechlorination (BCD) Pilot Scale Studies for detoxification of the PCB Landfill;
oversight and monitoring BCD Pilot Scale Studies; evaluation of alternative technologies (other
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ l 0% post-consumer paper
Science Advisor
September 13, 1995
Page2
than BCD but not including incineration) for detoxification of the landfill. It is anticip•d that
no one person will have experience in all areas of scientific expertise required and one task will
be to assist in the selection of other experts with experience in scientific fields applicable to the
PCB project. All assigned tasks will require coordination with citizens, the Working Group and
State and Federal agencies.
This position will be a challenge to the selected candidate and I look forward to receiving your
response to this request.
Sincerely,
iJJJb... .J ~
William L. Meyer,
Director
Division of Solid Waster Management
WLM/cb
Enclosures
.I
I •
'
Criteria For Selection of A Science Advisor for The Joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill
Working Group.
* Ability to provide a variety of skills necessary to objectively offer scientific advice to
members of the working group concerning the PCB Landfill.
* Demonstrated knowledge of toxic substances; with emphasis on PCB, Dioxins and
Furans, including environmental interactions and midigations or remediation of
environmental releases.
* Academic training in a relevant science or engineering field (chemistry, biology,
ecology, physical sciences, environmental engineering, toxicology, epidemiology or
public health.)
* Demonstrated working knowledge and technical ability to coordinate scientific and
technical experts and information in areas of regulations, regulatory processes, chemistry,
physical sciences, hydrology, ecology, public health, risk assessment, engineering,
toxicology, epidemiology, statistics, data collection and interpretation and sampling and
analysis, that may be required for efforts at the PCB Landfill that are in addition to the
science advisor's skills and experience.
* The ability to communicate and translate technical and scientific information into
terms understandable to the public while maintaining scientific or technical accuracy and
objectivity. Demonstration of experience with clients who do not possess extensive
technical backgrounds. Provide references of at least three (3) grassroots clients or non-
governmental clients for whom vendor has performed relevant work.
* Ability to draft, review and interpret various technical documents and write reports for
the working group. These documents include but are not limited to ;
investigation/evaluation studies, feasibility studies, engineering designs, work plans,
sampling plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, risk assessments, health
assessments, environmental monitoring plans, chemical/physical analysis and oversight
plans.
• Ability to determine/compare cost and benefits of various technologies.
Perform/review audits and other financial accounting efforts for the working group.
* Ability and commitment to attend scheduled meetings and attend special or non-
routine meetings upon request by the working group.
* Provide resume showing at least seven (7) years work history
State of Nor1h Carolir ,G
Departrnent of Envi,0 1 un ent,
Health and Natural Rt;:;o urces
Division of Solid Wast e Mur,ugernt::nt
James B. Hunt, Jr ., Governor
Jonattian B. Howes, Secretary
William L. Meyer, Director
September 13, 1995
Mr. Wayland Swain
Ecologic
2385 Suron Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Dear Mr. Swain:
The State of North Carolina owns and maintains a 40,000 cubic yard polychlorinated bi phenyl
(PCB) landfill that was permitteJ in accordance with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
in 1982. After the landfill was wnstructed the Stall! committed to detoxification of the PCB
contaminated materials if appropriate and feasible k chnology was developed. In 1994, the
Department of Environment, H(;alth and Natural Resources (Department) established a Joint
Warren County/State PCB Landfill Working Group (Working Group) to evaluate various
technologies for detoxification of the landfill. Based on these evaluations, the Working Group
will make recommendations to the department for appropriateness and feasibility of these
technologies. The Working Gruup is seeking a Science Advisor to assist them in these efforts.
You have been identified as a potl.!ntial candidate for the Science Advisor position.
The Working Group has developed a set of criteria that will be considered for selection of a
Science Advisor (enclosed). We would appreciate your consideration for this position by
responding to the items includeJ in these criteria. All responses are due back by Wednesday,
September 27, 1995.
The process for selecting a Scieuce Advisor is anticipated to include; request responses to
criteria from several candidates; evaluation of all responses; selection of qualified candidates;
interviews for most highly qualified candidates; final selection of candidate; negotiation with
selected candidate on scope of work and personal services contract.
The most immediate tasks for a Science Advisor include: Evaluation of vendors for base
catalyzed dechlorination (BCD) Pilot Scale Studies for detoxification of the PCB Landfill;
oversight and monitoring BCD Pilot Scale Studies; evaluation of alternative technologies (other
P.O. Box 27687, Rolei~h. l~ortl, Cumlina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Oµp0rtu111ty AM1111,ul,vt.1 Ac l,011 1::mploy&r bl/% r8C ycled/ l 0% post-consumer paper
Science Advisor
September 13 , 1995
Page 2
than BCD but not including incineration) for detoxification of the landfill. It is anticipated that
no one person will have experience in all areas of scientific expertise required and one task will
be to assist in the selection of other experts with experience in scientific fields applicable to the
PCB project. All assigned tasks will require coordination with citizens, the Working Group and
State and Federal agencies.
This position will be a challenge to the selected candidate and I look forward to receiving your
response to this request.
Sincerely,
~;::')~
t~illiam L. Meyer,
Director
Division of Solid Waster Management
WLM/cb
Enclosures
Criteria For Selection of A Science Advisor for The Joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill
Working Group.
-· * Ability to provide a variety of skills necessary to objectively offer scientific advice to
members of the working group concerning the PCB Landfill.
* Demonstrated knowledge of toxic substances; with emphasis on PCB, Dioxins and
Furans, including environmental interactions and midigations or remediation of
environmental releases.
* Academic training in a relevant science or engineering field (chemistry, biology,
ecology, physical sciences, environmental engineering, toxicology, epidemiology or
public health.)
* Demonstrated working knowledge and technical ability to coordinate scientific and
technical experts and information in areas of regulations, regulatory processes, chemistry,
physical sciences, hydrology, ecology, public health, risk assessment, engineering,
toxicology, epidemiology, statistics, data collection and interpretation and sampling and
analysis, that may be required for efforts at the PCB Landfill that are in addition to the
science advisor's skills and experience.
* The ability to communicate and translate technical and scientific information into
terms understandable to the public while maintaining scientific or technical accuracy and
objectivity. Demonstration of experience with clients who do not possess extensive
technical backgrounds. Provide references of at least three (3) grassroots clients or non-
governmental clients for ,vhom vendor has performed relevant work.
* Ability to draft, review and interpret various technical documents and write reports for
the working group. Thc::;e documents include but are not limited to;
investigation/evaluation studies, feasibility studies, engineering designs, work plans,
sampling plans, quality assurance/quality control plans, risk assessments, health
assessments, environme11tal monitoring plans, chemical/physical analysis and oversight
plans.
* Ability to determine/wmpare cost and bl!nefits of various technologies.
Perform/review audits a11J other financial au;ounting efforts for the working group.
* Ability and commitment to attend scheduled meetings and attend special or non-
routine meetings upon rt:quest by the working group.
* Provide resume showing at least seven (7) yl!ars work history
(WHILE YOU WERE OUT)
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September 13, I 995
Mr. Wayland Swain
Ecologic
2385 Suron Parkway
Ann Arbor, Ml 48104
Dear Mr. Swain:
The State of North Carolina U\'vllS and maintains a -lO,OUO cubic yard polyd1lurinated biphenyl
(PCB) landlill that was pe1111it11.:J in acwnla111.:e \'vith tht: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
in 1982. After the landfill w.ts 1...u11struckd the Stale cu111millt:d lO detoxification of the PCB
contaminakJ mah.:rials if app1 upt iah! and feasible ted111olugy was developed. In I 994, the
Department of Envirnnmeut, I k,d1h a11d Natural Re:.uu1 ct:s (Department) established a Joint
Warren County/State PCU LanJ(tll Working Group (Wurkiug Group) to evaluate various
technologies fur detoxifo:ation uf the landfill. ila:.cd un these evaluations, the Working Group
will make recommendations to 1he depa1 tment for appropriateness and feasibility of these
technologies. The Wu1king Gruup is seeking a Science Advisor to assist them in these efforts.
You have been idt!ntiticJ as a pukntial cam.liJatt: fur the Sciern.:e Advisor position.
The Working Group has devdupcJ a sl.!l of crih.:1 ia that will be considered fur selection of a
Science Advisor (endo:.ed). \\'1..: would appre1.:iatc yuur consideration for this position by
responding to the itt:ms indudcd in tht!se criteria. All responses are due back l>y Wednesday,
September 27, I 995.
The process for sdecting a Sci1..:111.:c Advisor is auticipall..:J to include; request responses to
criteria frnm several candidak.~. evalualiun of all 1cspunscs; scll.!ction of qualitied candidates;
interviews for most highly 4ualilicJ l:anJidates; final sdedion of candidate; negotiation with
selected candidate on scope of\\ 01 k and personal services contract.
The most immediate tasks for a s~il.!nce Advisor include: Evaluation of vendors for base
catalyzed dcd1lo1i11ation (ilClJ) l'ilul Scale StuJii.:s for ddoxifo;ation of tlit! PCU Landfill;
oversight and 111unitu1 ing UCD Pilot S1.:ale Studies, evaluation of alternative technologies (other
1-'.0. Box 27667. l~u11.11ul 1.1~0111 I C:u1vli1 IU 2/611 -7607 Tult::!JI 10118 919-733-4996 FAX [phone]
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Science Advisor
September 13, 1995
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than BCD but not including i11 cincration) for detoxification of the landfill. It is anticipated that
no one person will have expe, ii.:111,;c in all art:as uf scit:ntific expertise required and one task will
be lo assist in the sdectiun of other experts with cxpcricrn.;e in scientific fields applicable to the
PCB pwject. All assig11cd tasl-.s will 1e4uire wmdinatiun with citizens, the Working Group and
State and federal agt:ncit:s.
This position will l>e a chalk11g1,; to the selected candidate and I look forward to receiving your
response to this request.
Sincerely,
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\b"'irilliam L. Meyer,
Director
Division of Solid Waster Ma11agcmcnt
WLM/cb
Enclosures
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Criteria For Sdcctiun uf A S-.:il:HLe Advisor for The Joint Warren County/State PCB Landfill
Working Group.
• Ability to provide a variety of skills necessary to objectively offor scientific advice to
members of the working grnup co1H.:erning tht: PCB Landfill.
• Demonstrated knowkdgt! of toxic substances; with emphasis on PCB, Dioxins and
Furans, induding cnvi1 li11111cntal interactions and midigations or remediation of
environmental rdcases.
• Academic tiaining i11 a 1dcvant scicm:c or engineering field (chemistry, biology,
ecology, physi-.:al scieuLcS, environmental u1gi11ct:ring, toxicology, epidemiology or
public health )
• Demonstrated working 1-.nowlcJge and tedmical ability to coordinate scientific and
teL:hnical experts and inl~n 111alion in areas uf I t:gulaLions, regulatory pruu:sses, chemistry,
physical sciences, hydllllugy, ecology, public ht:alth, risk assessment, engineering,
toxicology, cpidt:miolugy, statistics, data collection and interpretation and sampling and
analysis, that 111ay be r1.:l1ui1 ed for efforts al the PCB Landfill that are in addition to the
science advisor's skills ,111J experience.
• The ability to com111u11i-.:ate and translate technical and scientific information into
terms unJt.:rstandabk tu Ilic public while maintaining scientific or technical accuracy and
objectivity . Lkmunsll a1iu11 of experience with clients who do not possess extensive
technical bacl-.g1uu11ds. l'tvvidc rcfen.:nct.:s uf at least three (3) grasswuts clients or non-
governmental dit:nts fo1 whom vendor has perfo1 mt:d rdevant wo1 k.
• Ability tu draft, 1 cvic\\· ,rnd i11Lc1 prct varil>US kchnical documents and write reports for
the wu1king group. These Juu1111c11ts induJc out a1e not limited tu;
investigationlt:valuatiu11 stuJics, fcasioility studies, engineering designs, work plans,
sampling plans, 4u.tlity ,1ssura11ceh1uality cu11llul plans, risk asst!Ssmc11ts, health
assessments, e11viru11111c111,d monitoring plans, d1cmical/physical analysis and oversight
plans.
• Ability tu dt.:tcr111i11e,1..<1111pare l:OSl and bcucfils of various technologies .
Perform/review auJits ,.111J uther finan-.:ial a1,;cuu11li11g cffurts for the wo1 king group.
• Ability and wm111ill11e11l to attend scheduled mcctings and attend special or non-
routine 111cc1iug!, upv11 r1..,1uc:..t by the wod,iug gwup.
• Provide resume shu\, i11g al least seven ( 7) years work history
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