NCD980602163_19950926_Warren County PCB Landfill_SERB C_Joint Working Group - Science Advisor, C.V. for Gary R. Chirlin, Chirlin & Associates-OCR

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Chirlin & Associates, Inc.
Environmental
Science, Engineering, and Law
16623 Be1hayres Road• Rockville, MO 20855
[phone] • FAX (301} 963-5293
Mr. William L. Meyer, Director
Division of Soild Waste Management
North Carolina Department of Environment
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
fax: [phone]
September 26, 1995
re: Science Advisor, Joint Warren county/State PCB Landfill
Working Group
Dear Mr. Mayer :
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your department's
search for a Science Advisor for the cited project. It appears
from your letter and list of criteria that my principal tachnical
e>cpertiae, that of ground-water hydrology and contaminant
transport in ground water, is not of concern at this site. I feel
that I can make the most contribution to projects which require
this specialty and which therefore might benef i t from my method
of meticulous scientific analysis and review.
Tharetore, I must decline this particular request tor
proposal. However, please do contact me in the future concerning
ground-water issues. I look forward to hearing from you again.
yours,
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CHIRLIN ASSOCIATES, INC.
Gary R. Chirlin, Ph.D., P.E.
Principal
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Chirlin & Associates, Inc. Rockville, HD 20855
301-963-6000
GUY R. CBIRLIN
••o~S88l0DL Bil'l'ORY
Chirlin & Associates, Inc., President, 1986 to present
Woodward-Clyde Consultants, Inc., senior Project
Engineer, 1984 to 1986
s.s. Papadopulos, Associates, Inc., Hydrologist,
1982-1984
R.W. Cleary, consulting Hydrogeology, Hydrologist,
1977-1978 (part-time)
Smithaonian Institution, Chesapeake Bay center for
Environmental Studies, Research Hydrologist,
1974-1977
Ph.D. 1982 (Civil Engineering, Water Resources) Princeton
University
S.M. 1974 (Civil Engineering, Water Resources)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.B. 1972 (Earth and Planetary Sciences II)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
RBGIBTUTIOM llD AF~ILlATIOHS
Regi•tered Professional Engineer
American Geophysical Union, Hydrology Section
National Water Well Association, Assoc. of Ground Water
Scientists and Engineers
Technical reviewer: Water Resources Research, J. of
Hydrology; ASCE J. Hydraulics Div.
State Water Quality Advisory committee (Maryland), member
Chair, Subcommittee on Groundwater
Wellhead Protection Technical Advisory Group (MD), member
TSCDlCll IPBCIALTIB8
Quantitative methods in ground-water hydrology;
contaminant fate and transport in ground water;
statistical analysis; project management; expert
testimony
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Gary R. Chirlin
DISCRIPTIOM OP ACCOQLIIHMBNTS
Dr. Chirlin is a civil engineer and hydrologist specializing
in the design and analysis of ground water supplies, ground-
water contaminant transport, and ground water remedial syste~s,
and in the hydrogeologic aspects of landfill siting and design.
Dr. Chirlin trained in surface-and ground-water hydrology,
aquatic chemistry, geology, applied mathematics, statistics,
stochastic processes (e.g., kriging), systems analysis, and
computer sciences. This mix of subjects has proven to be critical
in the analysis of surface-water and ground-water processes.
At the Smithsonian Institution's Chesapeake Bay center for
Environmental studies, Gary played two roles. As a research
hydrologist with Dr. David Correll he studied the relationship
between watershed land use ("nonpoint sources") and the water
quality of the Rhode River estuary. In addition he designed,
installed, and supervised the first onsite computer facility to
serve the research staff of CBCES.
After receiving his PhD Gary entered consulting, serving in
increasingly responsible technical capacities at two nationally
respected firms. He provided mathematical and computer modeling
of ground water flow and contaminant transport, design and
analysis of aquifer tests, interpretation of hydraulic and water
quality field data, design of ground-water remediation
facilities, critical technical review, staff training, and
project management. At Woodward-Clyde Consultants he was utilized
as a "regional resource": for major projects he provided in-
house consulting services to Woodward-Clyde off ice,s throughout
the eastern and central us.
In 1986 Dr. Chirlin established his own firm. Through CAI he
has since served a broad spectrum of clients, from basic research
foundations to government/industrial/commercial entities to
citizens' groups. His work is very thorough and meticulous in a
field where attention to detail often makes the difference
between success and failure. He writes and speaks often and well,
and recognizes the prevailing importance of communication.
RBl'BRDCB8
Upon request.
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Technical Advisor under TAG. Review and comment on technical
documents concerning CERCLA site contaminated by ordinance
manufacturing wastes, conduct public informational meetings, and
serve as an advocate to EPA on scientific matters.
ue Dept. of Ju■tica, Bnvironaental lnforc .. ent Section
BXpert Witne ■ s, Koyer Kunicipal Landfill, Collegeville, PA:
(Ongoing litigation). Particular activities are confidential at
this time, Site leachate and ground-water are contaminated by
dissolved hazardous and toxic substances.
OB Dept. of Juatice, lnvironmental Enforcement section
Bxpert Witne■■, Aerojet General Corp. site:
Evaluation of present and potential rate of TCE migration in
ground water to the American River upstream of major public water
supplies for Sacramento, CA; in support of CERCLA consent decree
negotiations.
VB Departaent of Ju•tica, BnviroDlllental Enforcement Section
Expert Witnea•, Tybout• corner Landtill, DE:
Critical technical review of EPA-proposed remedial actions at
CERCLA site contaminated by numerous volatile organic compounds.
DOJ required an independent assessment of the EPA plan.
US Departaent of Justice, environmental Enforcement section
Bzpert Witne••, Charle• George Landfill, MA:
Evaluate and testify concerning both liability and remedy issues.
Organic and inorganic contamination affect surface and ground
waters surrounding the combined municipal/hazardous waste
landfill, which is set in a glacial overburden/shallow and deep
bedrock environment.
IBK Corp., Kana■aaa, VA, Solvent Spills: Hydrologic
Investigation to design Remedial Investigation Work Plan for PCE
contamination in fractured rock. Technical review of prior
investigations. Design of pump tests. Supervision of community
well survey program. Work proceeded formally under RCRA but also
satisfied CERCLA guidelines and formats.
citi••n•• Recycling Advisory Board and NYC Department of
Sanitation, Fresh Killa Landfill, Staten Island NY :
Technical Revie~ of ongoing site investigation and remedial
planning for New York City's landfill. The landfill is leaking
leachate into the Arthur Kill and tributaries, and into
neighboring aquifers.
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Gary R. Chirlin
aubber Bonding Plant, VA, Solvents conta.mittation:
Analysis of ground water flow and contaminant discharge from
used-solvents and off-spec parts disposal areas toward adjacent
properties and river; in anticipation of property transfer.
Allied Ch-ical Corp., Baltimore, MD, Chrome Tailings
Landfill: Assessment of chrome leachate distribution,
ground-water flow, and potential leachate migration, in support
of RCRA Part B permit application.
AT&T, Ing., Kearny ■J Worka, Solvent Spill:
Design, supervision, and interpretation of field investigation at
retired wire manufacturing facility with volatile organic
compounds in the ground water. Design of remedial ground water
extraction/recharge system.
IT corp., Livingaton, LA Train Derailment:
Substantive review and revision of statistically-based analytical
mass transport model to predict migration of PCE from the Gary R.
derailment site. Technical lead in multidisciplinary planning
meetings. A RCRA site.
Diuaon4 Sbaaroek corp., Newart NJ Plant Decommis■ioninq:
Analysis of alternative remedial designs for site contaminated by
dioxin and multiple organic and heavy metal compounds. Slurry
wall hydraulics under tidal influence; dewatering during
excavation.
Le9al Coun••l tor IBM corp., ~ansas city, ~s,
Con•ervation Chuioal Corp. Lan4till: Analysis of hydrogeological
aspects of CERCLA site assessment and remedial design for site
contaminated by multiple organic and inorganic compounds.
Aquifer tests, natural ground-water flow and slurry wall
containment dynamics in the Missouri River floodplain;
contaminant flux estimates; technical reviews in support of
litigation; expert witness testimony.
Le9al Counsel for Purex corp., Garden City, NY, Solv•nt
Tran•t•r ••cility: Analysis of complex hydrogeological setting
and movement of volatile organic solvents in the ground water,
using a three-dimensional numerical model. Review of remedial
plans; support in settlement negotiations.
aattelle, Office ot Crystalline Repository Development:
Guidance and review of scr eening model devel opment for candidate
sites of a high-level waste repository in crystalli ne rock.
boco Oil Company, Independence, xo, Refinery
Deoommiaaioning: Study design, supervision, and data analysis for
Refinery-Wide Hydrology and Groundwater Investigation. Multiple
RCRA waste management units onsite required assessment, clo~ure.
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Legal Counsel for Ryan, Elliott and Company, In0., R•al
&state, Boston, n, Sit• Assessment prior to Retinanoing:
Inspection and field investigation of multi-use
commercial/industrial rental property to assess possible
environmental liabilities. Report to title insurance company.
Union caap Corporation, rranklin, VA, Li•• Ku4 Pond:
Field investigation and analysis of hydrogeological conditions in
vicinity of high-pH waste containment pond, in support of RCRA
Part B permitting of the facility.
Nontqoaery County, KD, Travilah Quarry Hydrology:
Site assessment of suitability of existing quarry as a bale-fill
(landfill accepting compressed, baled wastes). Supervision of
water-balance field investigation and interpretation. Design flow
for treatment facility.
KLD Kanaqeaent Coapany, Colum.bia, MD, Fuel Oil Tank L•akz
Hydrologic assessment of oil migration. Design, construction, and
operation of oil recovery system.
Mobil Oil corporation, ~airfax, VA Puel Oil Spilli
Site assessment, preparation of corrective action plan (CAP) and
associated permit applications, NPDES permit application,
conceptual and final design, supervision, and startup of total
fluids extraction and treatment system. over 10,000 gallons of
fuel oil escaped into the saprolite and shallow bedrock setting.
cafrit1 corp., R•al E•tat•, Washington DC, znvirona•ntal
Riat A••••••ent: Assessment of potential liabilities assumed in
purchase of a NY shopping mall with existing ground-water
contamination.
koppera company, carbondal•, IL, wood-Preservative raeility:
Evaluation of ground-water flow beneath site of historical
creosote releases. Estimation of aquifer parameters using
observed water levels and optimization procedures.
Legal counsel tor V•l•icol corp., Har4eman county, TN:
Data analysis and development of ground-water models to
reconstruct timing of past pesticide releases; in support of
litigation.
Kont9oa•ry COWlty, MD, Oak• Sanitary Landfill:
Performance and analysis of aquifer tests to evaluate t~o-aquifer
system underlying landfill site. Design of a statistical
"early-warning" ground water monitoring system to interpret water
quality data.
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united NUcl•ar corp., Wyoming: Development of an optimizing
routine to estimate aquifer parameters from the results of pump
tests involving multiple, interfering, variable-rate pumping
wells and n~~rous observation wells.
citi ■•n•• Group, Darne•town School, MD, L•acbing Pield:
Evaluation of the effects on local ground-water levels of a
proposed sewage leaching field associated with a new development,
using numerical modeling. The results of the study led to
relocation of the development.
l1t1r lum>lJ and llt1r Rights
Xontvill• Tovnabip, NJ, Water Supply: Numerical model
simulation of water supply development impacts in a glacial
outwash aquifer.
Hew Kezico State Bngineers Office, Water Riqht• stu4y:
Technical review of petitioner's claim on ground-and surface
water rights in NM. Assessment of impact of ground-water
withdrawals on stream flow using a quasi-3D numerical model of
flow. Litigation support.
Mew Mexico State Engin••r• Office, Interstate Ground
Water Tran•f•r: Numerical modeling to evaluate ground-and
surface-water impact of proposed ground water withdrawals from
Rio Grande'& Mesilla Valley to supply El Paso, TX.
Tetra Tech, Intl., Salalah Plain, oman, Salinity
Intrusion: Numerical modeling of saline wedge encroachment for
various ground-water development management options.
Blectrie Utility, Western o.s., Water Rights Acqui•ition:
Feasibility study of ground water supply for conventional utility
plant. Estimation of local strearnflow reductions, and
identification of required water rights purchases.
Town of Washington Grove, KO, Spring and Pond Hydrology:
Assess threat of proposed development to natural spring and
ground water flow supplying the town recreational lake.
N•w Windsor Community Aetion Project, Carroll county, MD,
guarry P•r•ita Ravi•v: Provide technical guidance and testimony
during development of state surface mining, ground water
appropriation, and surface discharge permits, and county zoning
permit for a proposed marble quarry.
Electric Pow•r R•••arch lh ■titute, Palo Alto, CA: Develop a
numerical model of the slug test, derive type curves for partial
penetration, and 088e88 limitotion3 of the widely used Hvorolcv
(1951) and Cooper et al (1967) model s.
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