This document provides a biodata for Dr. Timothy P. Whitington, including his proposed position, personal details, education history, language skills, professional memberships, countries of work experience, and employment record. His proposed position includes skills in environmental institutions/policy, social and environmental safeguards, environmental and climate change assessment, water resource/quality management, and capacity building. His employment record spans from 1999 to present as an independent consultant, with experience on various projects in countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Palau, Philippines, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and the USA.
1. P.O. Box 36; Pak Chong
Nakorn Rachasima Province
30130 Thailand
Tel: 66(0)86-066-3384
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whitington@csloxinfo.com
BIODATA FOR DR. TIMOTHY P. WHITINGTON
1. Proposed Position (or
specific skills offered):
Environmental institutions/policy, Social and environmental
safeguards, environmental and climate change
assessment, water resource/quality management, capacity
building and training
2. Name: Timothy Porter Whitington
3. Date Of Birth: 31 October 1948
4. Nationality: USA
5. Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, (School of Environmental and Water
Resources Engineering) the University of Texas at Austin (UTA),
August 1990.
M.S.C.E., Environmental Health Engineering, UTA, August 1980.
Bachelor of Science – Civil Engineering (BSCE), University of
Arkansas at Fayetteville, May 1976.
Cultural Anthropology; Northern Arizona University, 1968--72.
6. Other
Training:
Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Cincinnati
Life Cycle Assessment, Washington DC
Land Application of Hazardous Wastes, UTA, Austin.
Public Dispute Resolution (Mediation Training), Austin.
Industrial Waste Treatment in Petroleum & Chemical Industries.
Groundwater Geochemistry / Transport Modeling, Indianapolis.
Groundwater Pollution Control Hydrogeology and Field Methods.
7. Language & Degree
Of Proficiency:
English Mother Tongue
Thai Good
8. Membership In
Professional
Societies:
Registered Engineer, State of Texas (not current)
9. Countries Of Work
Experience:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, FSM,
India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Palau, Philippines,
Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, USA
10. Employment Record
A. From: Jan. 1999 To: Present
Employer: Self Employed Independent Consultant. Chronological
project list follows:
A.1. Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project; Bangladesh; for JICA and the Dhaka
Mass Transit Company; Natural Environment Expert; Mott-McDonald (with Nippon Koei);
21 mo; 7/2014 – continuing.
Consultancy services for design, construction supervision, procurement support and
management. Prepared EIA, EMP and construction specifications; and procedure for
implementing EIA process. Regarding climate change, prepared GHG emission reduction
estimate and scope for CER market project design document.
A.2. Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (ADB PPTA 8125-CAM); Cambodia; for
Potable Water Supply (DPWS) under the Ministry of Industry Mines and Energy (MIME);
Environmental Specialist; 2 mo; EGIS; 4/2013 – 10/2013.
Project to assist the Government in improving and expanding urban water supply services of
public waterworks in selected provincial towns in Cambodia (Battambang, Kampong Cham,
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Stung, Kampot, Stung Treng, Svay Rieng, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kampong Thom and
Pursat). Prepared the required environmental assessment reports for subprojects, including
EMPs, training and capacity building, proposing design alternatives, and institutional analysis.
A.3. City Region Development Project (ADB Loan 2695-BAN); Bangladesh; for Local
Government Engineering Dept.; Environmental Specialist; 5 mo; direct recruitment by
LGED; 2/2013 – 11/2014.
Project aims to provide essential infrastructure for urban growth centers around Dhaka and
Khulna within a strong governance framework involving fiscal soundness, improved O&M and
environmental sustainability. Focus on transport, drainage, water supply, solid waste
management and urban renewal. Provided inputs on preparation of environmental
assessments, training and capacity building, and monitoring/reporting of implementation.
A.4. Preparing the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) for the Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy
Hydropower Project; Lao PDR; for Xe Pian-Xe Namnoy Power (PNPC) Co. Ltd. (done
through Lao Consulting Group Ltd.); Principal Author; 2.25 P-M; 10/12 – 2/13.
PNPC seeks additional financing for its hydropower project in Lao PDR from ADB, which
performed a gap analysis and identified needed amendments to the EIA, the RAP and
cumulative impact analysis. Prepared a comprehensive CIA that takes into account all
existing and major likely developments in the Xe Kong Basin and their impact on water flow
and quality, land use, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and habitat loss; and secondary
impacts on human livelihood.
A.5. Building Climate Resilience in Remote Watersheds and Critical Ecosystems (ADB TA
7883-NEP); Nepal; for ADB and the Department of Soil Conservation and Watershed
Management; Climate Change Adaptation/Environmental Specialist; 3.5 P-M; Niras;
5/5/12 – 1/2/2013.
PPTA to prepare the design inclusive of watershed management plans and subprojects for
improving climate resilience among vulnerable communities for two watersheds in Far-west
Nepal; provided strategic guidance on project design, reviewed and critiqued the vulnerability
analysis, identified watershed management interventions, guided national consultants,
prepared PES strategy and organizational approach, analyzed meteorological and
hydrological data to determine trends in climate change, and prepared environmental
safeguard documentation inclusive of EARF, due diligence and IEE reports. Provided inputs
to project design, institutional arrangement, capacity building, monitoring framework and
economic analysis.
A.6. Feasibility Study for a potential land sector project; Cambodia; for KfW; environment
expert; 1.2 mo; GFA; 27/9/11 – 15/1/12.
Proposal for investment in land sector reform in Cambodia to be financed by KfW. Project
over a 10 year period aims to survey, adjudicate and register all remaining parcels within the
country, support communal land titling, and resolve other outstanding land management
issues. Prepared the environmental and social impact assessment for the project. Prepared
a climate change mitigation and adaptation assessment.
A.7. Pohnpei Power Sector Development Project, part of Strengthening the Capacity of
Pacific Developing Member Countries to Respond to Climate Change (Phase 1) (ADB TA
7394-REG); FSM (Pohnpei); for ADB and the Pohnpei Utility Corporation; environment
specialist; 1 mo; GHD; 25/9/11 – 31/12/11.
PPTA to design rehabilitation of the Pohnpei Power Production and Distribution System.
Prepared the IEE for rehabilitation of the diesel fueled generator units at an ageing power
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plant, and rehab of the distribution system; conducted due diligence audit of plant and
prepared corrective action plan.
A.8. Sustainable Financing in Bangladesh, part of Strengthening Country Safeguard
Systems (ADB TA 7566-REG); for ADB and the Netherlands Development Finance
Company (FMO); social and environmental consultant; 25 work days; ADB staff
consultancy; 4/07/11 – 31/7/11.
TA to improve understanding of newly introduced ADB Safeguard Policy Statement.
Prepared and conducted a seminar for commercial bankers on environmental risk
management, climate change risk and opportunities, and policies/rules of development
finance institutions; prepared discussion papers, presentations and a training manual;
moderated the seminar/workshop; conducted discussion sessions and prepared a completion
report.
A.9. Wind Farm Due Diligence and Gap Analysis; Nakorn Rachasima Province, Thailand;
for consortium of private sector lending institutions (Equator Principle Financial Institutions
(EPFIs)); Analyst; 7 work days; Mott-McDonald Thailand; 10/4/11 – 30/4/11.
Project to install and commission Wind Farm in Northeast Thailand. Reviewed social and
environmental documentation and pre-construction activities at a planned 200 MW wind farm
for compliance with Equator Principles and IFC Policy Standards / EHS guidelines; prepared
a report on point-by-point compliance and recommendations for full compliance preparatory
to debt financing by EPFIs.
A.10. Phuoc Hoa Water Resources Project; Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding area,
Vietnam; Agence Française de Developpement (AFD), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; supplemental loan preparation;
Environmental Specialist; EGIS; 1.5 P-M; 3/6/2010—23/7/2010.
Project to provide storage and transfer facilities to enhance irrigation and urban water supply
in southern Vietnam. Performed review of the phase 1 loan for compliance with original
safeguard requirements; reviewed implementation and follow-on requirements for compliance
with ADB 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement; prepared addendum to original Environmental
Management Plan and additional text for incorporation into the draft Report and
Recommendation of the President (RRP) for loan approval.
A.11. Huoi Quang Hydropower Cumulative Impact Assessment; Hanoi/Son La Province
Vietnam; Agence Française de Developpement (AFD) and Electricité de Vietnam; (EVN)
Team Leader/Principal Consultant; 2 P-M; EGIS; 1/2010—3/2010.
Project to develop a cascade scheme for hydropower exploitation on the Nam Mu River,
including Ban Chat and Huoi Quang, and Son La, on the Da River 35 Km downstream of Huoi
Quang. Prepared a Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) of the project; examined aggregate
environmental and social impacts from: the construction and operation of the proposed
project in association with existing / ongoing projects in the cascade scheme. Authored the
report; provided client review workshop on findings.
A.12. Dhaka Integrated Environment and Water Resources Management Project; WB
Project Appraisal; Bangladesh; Institutional Change Specialist; 0.95 P-M; Mott-McDonald;
12/09-2/10.
Project to develop the framework for a major intervention for industrial pollution control in
Dhaka. Lead role on team of international and national specialists to prepare analysis,
Implementation Plan and Terms of Reference for Component 1 of proposed lending facility
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aimed at reshaping the regulatory framework for industrial pollution control in anticipation
public-private partnerships for end-of-pipe treatment in the Dhaka metropolitan area.
A.13. Integrated Rural Development Sector Project for the Central Provinces; ADB Loan
2357-VIE (SF); Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; Socialist Republic of
Vietnam; Environment Specialist; 3 P-M; VICA Consultants; 11/09 – 2011.
Project finances rural development subprojects in 13 provinces across central and southern
Vietnam; prepared procedures for quantitative verification of environmental mitigation
measures during implementation; set up a contractor approval and monitoring system, and
reporting formats; briefed and trained local consultants and government officials; evaluated
application to subprojects.
A.14. Mekong Water Supply and Sanitation Project; ADB TA 6484-REG; Regional (Vietnam,
Cambodia, Lao P.D.R.; Environment Specialist; 4 P-M; K-BR Australia; 13/7/2009—
30/11/2009.
Project aimed to establish planning approach for water supply and sanitation improvements in
district-level towns in the Mekong region, and to prepare feasibility studies for nine towns
along Mekong transport corridors. Assessed environmental impacts of the proposed project
in conformance with ADB and national rules; collected data on environmental conditions, and
prepared environmental reports including project IEE, subproject IEEs and environmental
assessment and review procedures. Recommended safeguards, prepared mitigation and
enhancement measures and monitoring program and conducted public consultations.
A.15. Land Improvement Project; ADB Loan 2245/2246-UZB; Rural Restructuring Agency,
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, Republic of Uzbekistan; Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) Specialist/Environment; 3 P-M; EGIS; 6/6/2009—May/2010.
Project aims to increase income of farmers in the project area through improved productivity
of land, crop diversification and increased yields, and enhanced ecological sustainability.
Contributed to M&E program; conducted environmental assessment of project components;
updated environmental management plan; and designed water quality monitoring program.
A.16. Preparing the Road Network Project II; ADB TA 7128-BHU; for Department of Roads,
Kingdom of Bhutan; Environmental Specialist; 1.5 P-M; ADB staff consultancy; 5/1/2009—
30/6/2009.
Category A national roads project across the south required full-scale EIA and Government
clearance. Prepared the EIA and EMP assisted by one national consultant; prepared and
tracked approval of TOR by Government; participated in roadway surveys; assisted in
organizing informal workshops in affected towns.
A.17. Palau Water Supply Project; ADB TA 4977-PAL; for Bureau of Public Works, Republic
of Palau; Environmental Specialist; 1 P-M; GHD; 7/2008—10/2008.
Water supply improvement project for the Republic of Palau. Prepared the IEE and EMP;
biodiversity and water quality issues in reservoir proposals; assessed climate change impacts
and adaptation measures, conducted field surveys; conducted a public consultation; and
prepared institutional capacity and training recommendations.
A.18. Huoi Quang Hydropower Project Due Diligence and Revision of Documentation for
Compliance with International Social and Environmental Safeguard Requirements,
Hanoi/Son La Province Vietnam; Agence Française de Developpement (AFD); Team
Leader/Principal Consultant; 0.75 P-M; EGIS; 5/2008—6/2008.
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520 MW Hydropower Project in early construction stage seeking financial support from
French Government. Due diligence of social and environmental documentation and activities;
prepared recommendations report identifying key issues for consistency with World Bank and
AFD rules, prepared social and environmental safeguard document for equipment loan;
prepared TORs for social/environmental panel of experts and dam safety panel.
A.19. Feasibility Assessment of Palto River and Zama Wadi Dam and Irrigation Projects,
Paktika Province Afghanistan, for United States Agency for International Development
under the Local Governance and Community Development Project and US Armed Forces
Provincial Reconstruction Team of Paktika Province; Development Specialist; 1.8 P-M;
3/2008—5/2008 [USAID Short Term Technical Advisory w/DAI]
Part of the USAID Local Governance and Community Development Project. Prepared a
feasibility study for medium-scale dam and irrigation projects; pre-feasibility screening and
selection of three projects using multi-criteria approach, preliminary design and cost
estimating for three sites; economic analysis, and documentation of technical issues and
action plan
A.20. Second Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) TA-4863-BAN;
for Local Government Engineering Department, Government of Bangladesh;
Environmental Specialist; 2 P-M; 10/2007—12/2007 [ADB staff consultancy]
Prepared Sector Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Assessment Review Procedures
(EARP) and subproject IEEs for governance and urban infrastructure project providing water
supply and sanitation, solid waste, drainage, transport and other types of infrastructure.
A.21. Tonle Sap Lowlands Stabilization Project (ADB TA 4756-CAM); for Ministry of Water
Resources and Meteorology, Royal Government of Cambodia; Environmental Specialist;
2 P-M; 12/2006—3/2007 [w/ GFA Consultants Germany]
Prepared the IEE, EARP and subproject IEEs for a livelihoods and rural infrastructure
improvement project providing water system management improvements, rural roads, social
infrastructure and credit facilities among Cambodia’s rural poor.
A.22. Northwest Irrigation Sector Project (ADB Loan 2035-CAM(SF)), for the Government of
Cambodia, Environmental Specialist; 3 MM; 4/2005—6/2006 [w/ ACIL Ltd. Austr.].
Assisted in establishment of an Environmental Monitoring Unit within the PMO and PIUs.
Provided extensive training in all aspects of pollution control and water quality. Developed
procedures for environmental screening of proposed subprojects. Reviewed and updated
IEEs for core subprojects. Reviewed non-core subproject proposals for compliance with
environmental criteria. Reviewed preliminary designs for conformity with mitigation
measures. Assisted in design of structures to ensure mobility of aquatic species. Designed
and implemented technical studies to monitor key environmental issues. Proposed water
quality classification for surface waters in Cambodia.
A.23. Tonle Sap Environmental Management Project (ADB Loan 1939-CAM (SF)); for the
Government of Cambodia; Project Management Advisor; 24 MM; 6/2004—12/2008 [w/
Louis Berger Group]
Project management assistance to the National Project Director in all matters relating to
implementation of multi-sector project aimed at strengthening capacity for natural resource
management, community-based fisheries management and biodiversity protection on the
Tonle Sap Lake. Work involves strategic and tactical planning, scheduling, budgeting,
reporting, training of counterpart staff, liaison with outside agencies, contract preparation,
organization and related project management tasks.
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A.24. Chong Kneas Environmental Improvement Project (ADB TA 3997-CAM); for Ministry
of Public Works and Transport, Royal Government of Cambodia; Environmental
Specialist; 5 MM; 6/2003—2/2004 [w/ Plancentre Finland and PCI Japan].
The Project aimed to improve the social and natural environment of the Chong Kneas
community on the Tonle Sap Lake. Infrastructure interventions consisted of a channel to
connect the Lake to a harbor and a township to house government administration, public
services, residential space, and utilities. Social interventions include relocation of households
from the floating village. Prepared the EIA and proposed management interventions related to
environmental and social welfare and the design of the facilities. 5.5 MM
A.25. Koniambo Environmental Impact Assessment, New Caledonia; for Falconbridge SA. 1
MM; 4/2004. [w/ Roche]
The project consisted in the development of a series of open pit mines, a pyro-metallurgical
plant for the production of ferronickel, a power plant, a water supply dam and reservoir as well
as a new port facility to be located in the North Province. Provided editing of the EIA for
content and presentation.
A.26. Formulation of Solid Waste Management Plan for Local Government Units in the
Philippines for Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Solid Waste Management Planner; 3.1 MM;
7/2003—12/2003. [w/ NJS]
Assisted in preparation of municipal solid waste management (SWM) plans for three local
government units (LGUs) in outlying regions of the Philippines. Developed waste
recycling action programs that served as a model for other LGUs; and assisted three
LGUs in the organization and management of City SWM Boards.
A.27. Cambodia Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (ADB TA 3688-CAM); for
Ministry of Rural Development, Royal Government of Cambodia; Environmental Specialist
1.25 MM; 3/2003—4/2003. [w/ BCEOM]
Prepared the Initial Environmental Examination for a rural water supply and sanitation project
aimed at establishing model approaches for water supply and sanitation among Cambodia’s
rural poor. Prepared sub-project IEEs. Prepared an institutional strengthening plan for
developing environmental skills in the Ministry of Rural Development
A.28. Small Holder Development Project (ADB TA No. 3603-LAO); for National Agriculture
and Forestry Extension Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR;
Environmental Specialist; 1 MM; 5/2003—6/2003. [w/ Experience Inc.]
Prepared the Initial Environmental Examination and sub-project IEEs for an integrated rural
development project aimed at opening up markets for and improving inputs to agriculture at
the Small Holder farm level in four regions of Lao PDR. Emphasized rural roads and other
forms of infrastructure, integrated pest management and small scale agriculture
A.29. Environmental Infrastructure Support Credit Program; for the Development Bank of
the Philippines; Project Manager; 8 MM; 4/01—11/01; JBIC. [w/ NJS Consultants]
Project provided technical assistance (TA) for a loan facility valued at some Y 20 billion for
clean technology and end-of-pipe treatment (air and water) for the Philippine industrial sector.
TA provided policy adjustment recommendations, guidelines, training, technical support to
industries in packaging loans and other support mechanisms.
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A.30. Small Scale Project Preparation Technical Assistance for Energy and Transport
Socio-Environmental Management; (TA 3535-LAO); for Science, Technology and
Environment Agency; Lao PDR; Team Leader (3 MM); 12/00 – 3//01; [ADB staff
consultant].
Project developed an environmental program loan for socio-environmental management for
the transport and energy sectors in Lao PDR. Work included analysis of policy and
institutional reforms in socio-environmental management, preparation of an issues paper and
a report detailing the nature, scheduling and costs for policy reforms. Conducted numerous
workshops among GOL officials and stakeholders to develop mutual understanding of
problems and possible solutions in the policy approaches of the GOL
A.31. Strengthening Social and Environmental Management Project for Science,
Technology and Environment Agency, Ministry of Industry-Handicraft, and Department of
Roads, Lao PDR; Team Leader (6 MM); 7/99 to 1/2000; ADB. [w/ Seatec International]
Project established a national framework for environmental management, revised the
National Action Plan, and provided strengthening through training, case studies and
development of guidelines and regulations for the agencies. Served as Team Leader and
Lead Environmental Planner.
B. From: Feb. 1987 To: End of 1998
Employer: Seatec International, Thailand
Position Held and
Description of Duties
Senior Project Consultant (1988 – 12/98, Chronological list of
projects below), Managing Director (1988 – 1995), Technical
Director and Chairman (1996 – 12/98)
B.1. Cambodia EIA Strengthening Project for MOE, Royal Government of Cambodia;
Cambodia; Industrial Waste Specialist; 1997 -- 1998; 2 MM; ADB.
Project established an EIA review process for development project approval by the
Cambodian Development Council, line agencies, and the Ministry of Environment. Provided
inputs related to mines, industry and power sectors. Prepared strategies for EIA review,
guidelines, standards, action plans, training materials. Performed field/classroom training.
B.2. Nam Ngum Watershed Management Project; Lao PDR; Institutional Specialist; 1997 --
1998; 4 MM; ADB.
Watershed management plan and implementation mechanism. Provided institutional and
policy recommendations for inter-ministerial coordination, provincial management units and
watershed management authority. Developed consensus among major government
stakeholders. Prepared a financial model for investment, O&M and hydropower royalty.
B.3. Nam Ngum Watershed Management Project; Lao PDR; Environmental Economist;
1998; 0.5 MM; ADB.
Analyzed costs and benefits for investment proposals that included cost for hydropower
projects, and the proposed social and environmental program costs and benefits to
demonstrate that social and environmental expenditures were justified.
B.4. Environmental Audit of the Compass East Industries; Thailand; Team Leader; 1997;
0.5 MM; Hunter Fan Company (USA).
Environmental due diligence of existing factory for buy-out by US company (Hunter Fan
Company, a Division of General Electric). Audited factory, evaluated status of Thai laws and
regulations, identified liabilities and provided cost estimates for corrective measures.
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B.5. Vietnam Regional Water Supply Improvement Project; Environment Specialist; 1997;
Government of Vietnam; 2 MM; ADB Loan.
Prepared environmental assessments and initial environmental examinations for water supply
projects in six regional cities. The work focused on sources of water supply, and sludge
disposal from treatment operations. Further components emphasized small town urban and
community drainage and sanitation programs that are necessary to accompany expansion of
water supply systems in the urban environment.
B.6. Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Environmental Assessment and Management Plan
(EAMP); Lao PDR; Team Leader; 1997; Nam Theun Electricity Consortium; 6 MM.
Synthesized earlier environmental assessment work, performed additional field work and
incorporated findings into the EAMP, reviewed by the World Bank. Served as Team Leader
and editor. Provided specialist inputs for institutional and policy aspects, biodiversity and
endangered species, downstream effects, economic analysis of riparian release, cumulative
impacts, and environmental management.
B.7. Strengthening the EIA Capacity of the Department of Highways (DOH), Royal Thai
Government; Thailand; Training Specialist; 1996 -- 1997; 2 MM; ADB.
Project strengthened the Environment Unit at DOH in preparation for overlapping sector loans
from WB and ADB. Developed training and capacity building program based on budget set-
asides in loans totaling some $5 million.
B.8. Program Strategy for the Huaihe River Basin Industrial and Urban Pollution Control
Program, PR China; Staff Consultant; 1995 -- 1996; 1.5 MM; WB.
WB mission to develop financing and institutional arrangements for basin-wide management.
Analyzed water sector policy, developed a strategic plan for funding follow-up, performed
industry audits and presented a seminar. Prepared a report and terms of reference for
prefeasibility project.
B.9. Environmental Component of Cambodian Five Year Plan; ADB Cambodia
Environmental Strategy; Cambodia; Staff Consultant; 1995; 1 MM; ADB.
Prepared the environmental component of the Cambodian Five Year Economic and Social
Development Plan. Revised and updated previous year’s Cambodia Environment Strategy.
B.10. Master Plan Study for Sewerage and Wastewater Management in the Central Plain of
Thailand; Thailand; Team Leader; 1994 -- 1995; 7 MM; RTG/PCD.
Water quality planning, evaluation, feasibility design, cost estimating, and financing for Chao
Phraya, Tachin, and Pasak Rivers. Team Leader, managed GIS and water quality modeling
components, and prepared waste load estimates for urban industrial waste. Assisted in
drainage and wastewater treatment, and solid and hazardous waste feasibility planning.
Prepared financial model for provincial cost component.
B.11. Cambodian Rural Infrastructure Improvement Project/IEE and ADB Cambodia
Environmental Strategy ; Cambodia; Staff Consultant; Sep-94; 1 MM; ADB.
Member of Bank mission. Provided IEE for Bank project approval. Prepared a review of
environmental activities and issues in Cambodia and a strategy for Bank involvement in
environmental and natural resource management.
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B.12. Strengthening the Industrial Waste Management Capacity of the Ministry of
Industry/Handicraft; Lao PDR; Team Leader; 1993 -- 1994; 5 MM; ADB.
Project to strengthen environmental management of hydropower, industrial and mining
activity in Lao PDR. Served as Team Leader and industrial waste management planner.
Provided guidelines, case studies, standards, draft ordinances and regulations, and
institutional strengthening program.
B.13. Study for Private Treatment/Disposal of Hazardous Waste in Thailand, for Bechtel;
Thailand; Local Team Leader; 1993; 2.5 MM; USAID.
Project assessed the commercial feasibility of incineration landfills in Chonburi Province.
Provided the waste inventory, provided guidance to Thai staff in preparing waste generation
and classification.
B.14. Market Study for Environmental Products and Services in Thailand; Thailand; Local
Team Leader; 1992 – 93; 2 MM; German Development Bank.
Evaluation of Thailand’s market for environmental goods and services. Provided guidance
and specialist inputs in assessing urban/ industrial wastewater and hazardous waste disposal
markets. Presented findings at Regional Conference in Bangkok and seminars at Frankfurt,
Glasgow, London and Bologna.
B.15. Planning and Implementation of the Environment Unit at the Public Works
Department, Royal Thai Government; Thailand; 1993; 2 MM; ADB.
Project to strengthen EIA and environmental management capacity. Provided guidance to
the Team Leader, specialist inputs on hazardous materials management and guidelines for
installing underground tankage, transport contingency planning, and groundwater
assessment. Provided training and presentations.
B.16. Soil and Groundwater Quality Assessment for a major tin smelting operation in
Phuket, Thailand; Thailand; Consultant; 1993; 0.5 MM; Billeton Metals.
Property transfer requiring due diligence. Provided specialist inputs for solid/hazardous
waste and/or groundwater contamination for the tin smelter. Obtained samples of soil and
groundwater, reviewed results for arsenic contamination and audited local landfill. Prepared
documentation and report.
B.17. Pattaya and Phuket Urban Wastewater Preliminary Design and Preparation of Tender
Documents; Thailand; Team Leader; 1993; 3 MM; RTG/PCD.
Preliminary design of collection and treatment systems. Provided guidance and specialist
inputs in collection system design.
B.18. Esso Refinery Expansion EIA, Esso Thailand Limited; Thailand; Team Leader; 1992;
3 MM; ESSO Thailand Ltd.
Initial ESSO refinery expansion. Provided guidance and specialist inputs in hazardous
waste/materials management, risk assessment and volatile emissions.
B.19. Preparation of Environmental Assessment for the Taihu Basin Drainage Project, Taihu
Basin Authority PR China; PR China; Staff Consultant; 1992; 1.5 MM; WB.
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Pumped drainage and levee scheme in the delta of Yangtze River near Shanghai. Provided
technical input on EIA. Provided guidance to local consultants; synthesized data, edited text,
and prepared the executive summary and environmental management plan.
B.20. China EIA Training Project, National Environmental Protection Agency; PR China;
Deputy Team Leader; 1992; 2 MM; ADB.
Procedural guidelines and training manuals for EIA, covering policy and program application.
Prepared guidelines, case studies and provided training.
B.21. Environmental Review of the Sardar Sarovar Water Delivery and Drainage System
and Command Area Improvements in Gujarat, India Agriculture Department, World Bank;
India; Staff Consultant; 1992; 3 MM; WB.
Evaluation of the EIA work on the Sardar Sarovar command area. Evaluated work done to-
date on salinization, waterlogging, wildlife habitat, public health, malaria control and water
management; specified necessary further work.
B.22. India EIA Policy and Programs Evaluation, WB India Agriculture Department; India;
Staff Consultant; 1992; 2 MM; WB.
Analysis of procedures for project EIA in India at Central and State levels. Evaluated
guidelines, review procedures and required timing for EIAs in thermal and hydropower
sectors. Considered public and NGO participation, and identified local contractors to
undertake components of EIAs.
B.23. Haryana Water Resources Consolidation Project, Haryana State Department of
Irrigation; India; Staff Consultant; Sep-92; 2 MM; WB.
Performed environmental component of pre-project appraisal. Prepared sector EIA
addressing critical water shortages, groundwater salinization, surface water pollution, and
conflicting water demands.
B.24. Shuikou Hydropower Expert Review Panel; Fujian Provincial Electric Power Board,
PR China; Environmental Expert; 1992; 0.5 MM; Fujian EPB.
Served on expert review panel for the construction phase of the Shuikou Hydropower Project
in Fujian Province for conformance with specified mitigation and monitoring measures.
B.25. Kaeng Sua Ten Dam (Thailand) Environmental Cost-Benefit Analysis for Multi-
purpose Water Uses, Thailand; Team Leader/ Analyst; 1991; 2 MM; WB.
Evaluation of multi-purpose use, demand, water pricing and allocation in the Bangkok Plain.
Prepared municipal, irrigation and industrial demand projections, assessed supply and
shortfalls, assessed means of pricing and future availability.
B.26. Industrial Environmental Guidelines for the Cement and Textile Subsectors; World
Bank Environment Office; Team Leader; 1991 – 92; 2.5 MM; WB.
Provided draft guidelines for cement and textiles incorporating process, pollution prevention,
waste minimization, control, standards and monitoring.
B.27. Financial and Institutional Analysis of Wastewater Treatment Options in Samutprakarn
Province Thailand, World Bank, Staff Consultant; 1991; 1 MM.
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Performed financial analysis of hazardous waste treatment and disposal options in Thailand
as part of loan pre-appraisal. Prepared preliminary strategy for institutional setup to manage
O&M and cost recovery for centralized industrial wastewater treatment system.
B.28. Thailand Urban Wastewater Management Strategy, National Economic and Social
Development Board, Royal Thai Government; Thailand; Staff Consultant; 1991; 1.5 MM;
ADB.
Evaluated urban wastewater treatment proposals of the Public Works Department and
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Analyzed technical and financial aspects for centralized
treatment in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket and prepared recommendations for NESDB
participation.
B.29. Tapioca Plant Wastewater System Improvements; Thailand; National Starch and
Chemical (Thailand) Ltd; 1991; 4 MM; National Starch and Chemical Thailand Ltd.
Designed treatment system for tapioca mill wastewater, in-plant drainage, clarifiers and
extended aeration system. Analyzed impact on local streams from discharge.
B.30. Sectoral Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines for Mining, Tourism and
Agriculture; UN ESCAP; Regional; Team Leader; 1990 3 MM; UN ESCAP.
Prepared sector EIA guidelines for tourism, mining and agriculture.
B.31. Design and Construction of Wastewater Treatment System; Pathumthanee Thailand;
Thai RFM Meat Packer; 1990; 1.5 MM.
Designed anaerobic and aerobic lagoon treatment and DAF unit.
B.32. Agro-industrial pollution assessment of Lao PDR; Individual Consultant; 1990; 2 MM;
ADB Environment Office.
Industrial environmental assessment in Lao PDR; identified industrial and mining sources;
recommended action plans, and prepared terms of reference for follow-up capacity building
projects.
B.33. National Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control Project, Bangladesh DOE;
Bangladesh; Team Leader; 1989 -- 1992; 18 MM; ADB.
Capacity building in urban and industrial pollution, EIA, and air pollution. Team Leader and
industrial waste management specialist; prepared inventories, performed field sampling and
industrial audits, developed plans for centralized treatment.
B.34. Propylene Oxide Delivery System Upgrade; National Starch and Chemical Thailand
Ltd.; 1989 – 1990; 3 MM.
Designed a propylene oxide chemical feed system, piping, tankage, nitrogen blanket and
water deluge system, assisted in telemetry controls on unit batch reactors.
B.35. Appropriate Standards for DMC Use, Regional; ADB Environment Unit; Consultant;
1989 – 1990; 2 MM; ADB.
Appropriate environmental standards. Developed industrial discharge standards based on
available technology and cost effectiveness in four types of industry.
B.36. Industrial Environment Assessment, Bangladesh DEPC; Bangladesh; Staff
Consultant; 1989; 2 MM; ADB Environment Unit.
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Assessment of industrial environmental issues. Prepared waste inventories for urea fertilizer,
tannery and textile industries; recommended standards and action plan for central treatment
of tannery wastewater; prepared institutional recommendations.
B.37. Indonesia Industrial Waste Standards Project, for Ministry of Population and
Environment, Government of Indonesia; Indonesia; Team Leader/ Analyst; 1988 -- 1989;
6 MM; CIDA/EMDI.
Analyzed 11 industry categories to identify point source standards. Team leader/analyst.
B.38. Pollution Control Engineer, Kedung Ombo Water Quality Study, for Ministry of Public
Works, Government of Indonesia; Indonesia; Water Quality Planner; 1988; 3.5 MM;
WB/GOI loan.
Water quality management for the Serang-Lusi River Basin. Prepared needs assessment for
water supply and sanitation, pollution loads from industrial, urban and agricultural sources,
and low cost alternatives for urban sewage treatment.
B.39. Samutprakarn Industrial Pollution Control and Management Project; Office of the
National Environment Board, Royal Thai Government; Thailand; Industrial Waste
Management Planner; 1987 -- 1988; 7.5 MM; ADB.
Prefeasibility plan for centralized industrial waste treatment and institutional programs to
improve enforcement. Prepared waste inventories, wastewater collection and treatment
design, hazardous waste landfill design, cost estimates and financial analysis. Prepared
guidelines, discharge standards, data base management framework, and monitoring/waste
discharge permit procedures.
C. From: 1981 To: 1987
Employer: Independent Consultant
Position Held and
Description of Duties:
Project Sales and Implementation
C.1. Designed and implemented clean up of an abandoned pesticide manufacturing plant;
performed a groundwater assessment and undertook a management plan; closed waste
pits, inventoried chemical wastes and prepared manifests, expedited sale of equipment;
provided expert witness before the Texas Water Commission.
C.2. Designed and implemented investigation of herbicide migration in shallow
groundwater affecting urban vegetation; obtained soil samples, requisitioned analyses for
pesticides; provided expert testimony for insurance claim.
C.3. Implemented waste oil management program at Texas oilfield site; designed waste oil
recovery system; identified buyers for by-product ; sampled and analyzed environmental
and utility parameters; and managed regulatory clearances.
D. From: July 1980 To: November 1984
Employer: Union Carbide Corporation Polyolefins
Division; Seadrift, Texas
Position Held and
Description of Duties:
Senior Environmental Engineer
D.1. Managed hazardous/solid waste and groundwater investigation/remediation program
at commodity chemicals and plastics facility, including remediation and operations,
technical design and specification, overseeing construction/installation, regulatory
approval, management of continuous waste streams, compliance and reporting.
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D.2. Prepared and implemented groundwater assessment and compliance plan for
contamination from tank farm and abandoned pits, in-plant chemical waste storage
lagoons and hazardous waste landfill. Involved installation of wells, characterization of
subsurface profiles and groundwater aquifers, periodic monitoring of indicator parameters
and priority organic chemicals, and design of remediation schemes.
D.3. Designed and installed deep drains to intercept groundwater flow; supervised
installation of bentonite slurry wall to contain groundwater plume from disposal area.
D.4. Construction management of hazardous and solid waste landfill. Installed and
managed monitoring well system. Developed record keeping and reporting systems.
D.5. Closed waste disposal pits and recycled material for heat and sulfur recovery. Closed
waste lagoon using cement and dredge spoil stabilization and encapsulation. Managed
closure of other smaller open pits and lagoons containing hazardous waste.
D.6. Managed closure of a 10 ha hazardous waste landfill, prepared the design including
slope, layering, vent systems, vegetative cover, drainage and groundwater collection
system, oversaw the stabilization of remaining sludge in landfill, and implemented the
closure plan. Oversaw post-closure monitoring.
E. From: 1977 To: 1980
Employer: URS/Forrest and Cotton Inc.
Position Held and
Description of
Duties:
Environmental Engineer
E.1. Water Supply: Performed needs assessment for regional water supply system,
demand calculations, hydraulic performance evaluation, testing and modeling head
curves, and cost analysis; analyzed alternative systems, and prepared design and
construction specifications. Performed general project engineering on design of water
supply system improvements including hydraulic model, design and specification of
booster pump stations, transmission mains and elevated storage tanks. Prepared
financial (rate) analysis for expansion of water supply and sewer system, analyzed
bonded indebtedness, forecast revenue, and incorporated additional capital expenditures
for publicly financed municipal bond. Performed project engineering for design of 48”
diameter urban water transmission main; easement mapping, design of grade and
alignment, fixture details, jack-and-bore, geotechnical analysis, and contract documents.
Performed project engineering for start up of water treatment plant expansion for chemical
dosage in clarifiers and sludge centrifuges and optimized operations after start-up.
E.2. Air Quality Management: Prepared state construction permit for sour gas treatment
facility in Texas; including process description, air emission inventory, control technology
review, and discussion of regulatory applicability. Prepared Federal PSD Permit for oil
refinery expansion in Louisiana ; including air emissions inventory, air quality modeling ,
and permit preparation.
E.3. Domestic and Industrial Wastewater: Prepared preliminary design for electroplating
wastewater treatment at a Texas industry, sampled and performed analysis, prepared
treatment system design, specifications and cost estimate. Prepared operations manuals
for chemical clarifiers, thickeners, and solids handling equipment at a tertiary treatment
facility in Nevada. Prepared recommendations for improving operations of a dissolved air
flotation and activated sludge treatment system at an independent oil refiner in Louisiana.
Performed project engineering on construction of an activated sludge wastewater
treatment system in Texas. Performed final design checks, reviewed shop drawings and
overviewed inspector reports.
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E.4. Solid Waste: Performed project engineering for evaluation and site selection of
municipal landfill in Texas. Evaluated site and soil conditions, surface and subsurface
hydrology, land use, transport and access, and provided preliminary engineering design,
including cost estimate.
E.5. Regional Water Quality Management: Performed project engineering on 208 Water
Quality Management plan. Prepared land use maps in conjunction with area planning
council for demographics and water management of watershed, prepared waste
inventory, infiltration/inflow and stormwater overflow, planned sewage treatment facilities.