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4. I managed the activities leading to the original classification and partial cleanup of the Thompson-Hayward Chemical plant "Superfund" site in Fresno County. 5 . I did the same as above for the FMC-Fresno "Superfund" site. In addition to managing and operating regulatory programs that governed the above facilities, I physically led and/or participated in the sampling and evaluation of numerous sites for hazardous or water quality impacting levels of materials in various locations throughout the San Joaquin Valley. These investigations included: soil sampling for arsenical pesticides in 1985; sampling in 1986, of all agricultural drainage disposal systems (ponds) for hazardous metals , especially selenium; sampling both water and soil and interpreting data from numerous pesticide applicator sites , especially aerial applicators and large distribution facilities (1978 - 1985) , and finally, I have also had teaching experience in developing and implementing environmental assessments , especially water quality assessments (through Karl Longley, Fresno State School of Engineering) . Since I left the Water Quality Control Board, I have been continuously involved in environmental assessments for various industrial firms , federal , regional and municipal government agencies, as well as private individuals . I provide ground water monitoring services for two major oil companies , have been involved in a hazardous wastes cleanup at a small property administered by a federal agency, and physically removed soil samples at gas tank leak sites and pesticide contaminated areas . I am familiar with all of the federal and State water and waste laws , including hazardous waste laws and rules, and because of my specialized knowledge on water quality and hazardous wastes , was appointed as a member of the Tulare County Hazardous Wastes Management Plan, Citizens Advisory Committee, by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors (term completed) . Recent Environmental Cases 1 . I have recently been involved in a waste profile development and manifesting of some arsenic-laden barrels from an abandoned site. 2 . I have developed and implemented a plan for the cleanup for some Kelthane (pesticide) contaminated soils at a rural property. 3 . I currently conduct ongoing surface and ground water monitoring at oilfield wastewater disposal sites for two major oil companies, including sampling for benzene to determine compliance with Proposition 65 .