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Patrick H. Gorman EXPERIENCE
SUMMARY
Mr. Gorman is an environmental professional with over twenty years
experience in developing and implementing technical and regulatory
programs. Mr. Gorman is an expert at analyzing regulatory requirements and
working with government agencies and company officials in multiple
locations. He has had diverse assignments in state and federal government,
private industry, and at a research and development organization. Mr.
Gorman is effective at communicating at all levels within an organization,
and bringing together diverse groups to achieve goals.
Mr. Gorman specializes in the systematic identification and interpretation
of regulatory requirements (federal, state, and local) and Department of
Energy Orders for hazardous and radioactive waste programs.
Mr. Gorman has hands on experience with:
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Project/program management |
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NEPA/Environmental Assessments |
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ES&H policy and program development |
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Radioactive/ Mixed Waste |
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Managing contractors and studies |
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Audits/Due diligence reviews |
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Licensing and permitting |
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Environmental management systems |
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Air and water pollution issues |
DETAILED EXPERIENCE
USEC Inc., Bethesda, MD
Manager - Environmental Policy and Permitting (7 years)
Developed corporate environmental and waste management policies, operating
strategies, and procedures for global energy company with annual revenues
of $1.5 billion. Provided leadership and direction to staff of 36
environmental professionals at chemical processing plants in multiple
states. Tracked regulatory, legislative, judicial and technical
developments in air, water and waste issues. Represented the company on
environmental matters, and in communications with state and federal
legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, industry groups, and the news
media.
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Reduced environmental and waste
management expenditures 40% over five years while maintaining
compliance. |
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Established corporate-wide program to
audit and approve off-site chemical and radiological waste facilities,
minimizing corporate liability. |
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Led due diligence teams in acquisition of
a new industrial facility and in privatization of the corporation. |
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Performed cost /benefit analysis of
implementing ISO 14001 and made recommendations to senior management. |
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Identified permitting and waste
management requirements for a major new uranium enrichment technology
with the potential to reduce operating costs by 70%. |
Battelle Columbus Laboratories Decommissioning Project, Columbus, OH
Regulatory Coordinator (3 years)
Project Manager for developing and implementing an Environmental
Compliance Program for a $290MM decommissioning project jointly funded by
the Department of Energy and Battelle Memorial Institute. Determined all
federal, state, and local environmental regulations and Department of
Energy Orders applicable to the project; assigned tasks to implement the
environmental and waste management programs; tracked progress and budget
of the program; and oversaw environmental compliance through the use of
audits and surveillance.
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Operated compliance program at or below
budget each year while meeting all schedule milestones. |
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Maintained a perfect compliance record
for the project. |
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Received awards and increased funding
from Department of Energy for meeting waste shipment milestones. |
Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH
Environmental Compliance Officer (5 years)
Administered the Battelle Columbus Operations environmental control
program to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local
environmental regulations. Responsible for compliance and effective
operation of the permitted Waste Management Facility for hazardous and
radioactive wastes. Directed and guided management and research staff on
environmental and safety matters involving permitting, compliance, and the
impacts of proposed laws and regulations.
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Numerous pilot scale and research
operations involving hazardous or radioactive materials were permitted
and operated within contract time frames |
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Maintained responsibility for six
facilities in five different states. |
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Achieved an excellent compliance history
with no penalties ever assessed. |
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Supervised a staff of five and was
responsible for the training, hiring/firing, and performance review of
staff. |
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Operated a waste facility handling over
2000 waste streams with $1 MM annual budget. |
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Logan, OH
Environmental Engineer (5 years)
Performed remedial studies and reviewed remedial investigations and
feasibility studies for hazardous waste sites. Reviewed permit
applications for waste facilities and conducted enforcement activities for
violations of the hazardous waste regulations. Worked with Legal
department on filing complaints, taking depositions, interrogatories, as
well as negotiations for permits, site cleanups, and enforcement orders.
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Established, staffed, and supervised
operations of the six person RCRA/CERCLA group in the Southeast
District of the Ohio EPA. |
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Led agency project management team on the
first groundwater remediation project in the State of Ohio. |
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Prepared numerous civil compliance
orders, and was involved in criminal investigations of hazardous waste
dumpers. |
EDUCATION
J.D. Law, Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio.
B.S. Environmental Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
Major – Natural Resource Development.
Recent Coursework
Harvard Law School, Program on Negotiation - Dealing with an Angry Public
Harvard/ MIT Public Disputes Program - Negotiating Environmental
Agreements,
American Bar Association & American Planning Association - Smart Growth
and the Environment
Environmental law Institute - Wetlands Law and Regulation
CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
State of Ohio Bar, Attorney Registration Number 0055391
American Bar Association; Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources -
member SECURITY CLEARANCE
Previously held Department of Energy “L” |
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