Jean F. Lawlor, P.G.

 Hydrogeologist

Qualifications: Registered Professional Geologist experienced in hydrogeology relative to surface water permitting (NPDES & WYPDES), water management plans, underground injection control and subsurface environmental instigation and remediation.

Education:
M.S. (Geology): University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1990.
B.A. (Geology): Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1985.  

Professional Licensing and Certifications:
Wyoming Professional Geologist No. 3494  
North Carolina Licensed Geologist No. 1609
O.S.H.A.-certified 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) safety training (1989)
O.S.H.A. Annual 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training (February, 2006)
O.S.H.A. 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor Safety Training (2002 and 1992)

Professional History:
Gene R. George & Associates, Inc., 2003 to present
The RETEC Group, Inc., 1989 to 1993, 2000 to 2003
Roy F. Weston, Inc.(WESTON), 1997 to 2000
Joyce Engineering, Inc., 1995 to 1997
Ciba-Geigy Corporation, 1993 to 1995
U.S. Geological Survey / Water Resources Division, 1988 to 1989

2003 – present, Gene R. George & Associates, Inc., Hydrogeologist

Prepare National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit applications and Water Management Plans in collaboration with coal bed methane producers to obtain water discharge and petroleum development permits and state Department of Environmental Quality and federal Bureau of Land Management.  Conducted and prepared Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports on operating oil and gas production well pads.  Prepared hydrogeology portions of federal Environmental Assessment required for permitting of proposed new oil field development project.  Prepared Use Attainability Analyses to petition State for alternate NPDES surface water discharge limits for oil producers' discharges.  Planned and implemented investigation of former refinery subsurface contamination under State Voluntary Remediation Program.

2000 – 2003, 1989 – 1993, The RETEC Group, Inc., Project Hydrogeologist

Planned and implemented investigation and correction of petroleum hydrocarbons and hazardous organic chemicals at RCRA, CERCLA, and state-regulated industrial sites. Project work experience included technical and regulatory guidance and service for oil refineries, wood treating, and mixed waste sites throughout the U.S.   Prepared comprehensive subsurface investigation reports (RCRA Facility Investigation Reports).  Developed and implemented work plans for investigation (including exploratory drilling) and monitoring of primarily light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL) and groundwater.  Characterized and defined site hydrogeology, and determined subsurface controls on migration of LNAPL.   Estimated costs for proposals and work plans, and annual budgeting for ongoing projects.   Developed and implemented field procedures for safety and quality assurance/quality control.   Designed and maintained water and soil quality data management systems for client regulatory reporting requirements.