BRENDAN-MICHAEL GALLOWAY

240-***-**** adfj1w@r.postjobfree.com Fairfax, VA

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY & COMPLIANCE

Environmental Compliance Specialist with 6 years’ experience regarding policy adherence, statutory and regulatory interpretation, procedural review and policy development. Skilled at identifying scope, strategizing solutions, and providing technical analysis to NGO, Private Industry, the Federal Government, and Members of Congress. Drafted and finalized narrative sections of Code of Federal Regulation - Protection of Environment, Senate Appropriation Bills, and Army Installation Management Procedural Policy Integration Manuals. Recognized as subject matter expert in applying systematic policy solutions towards complex environmental problems. Skilled at problem framing within dynamic political institutions. Respected team leader, capable of motivating management teams focused on creating behavioral/cultural change through environmental legislation. Engaged and up-to-date with industrial/societal changes through continued professional development (Coursework in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation, and an MS in Environmental Law with a specialization in Climate Change Science)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Legislative Analysis Legal Codes Democratic Political Process Technical Writing

Campaign Strategy Grant Writing/Proposals Inductive Reasoning Speech Clarity Oral Comprehension

EDUCATION

Harvard University, Cambridge MA

Corporate Sustainability and Innovation Certificate – December 2019

The Australian National University (ANU), Canberra Australia Capitol Territory (ACT) AUS

Master of Science: Environmental Law, Climate Change Science and Policy Specialization - December 2015

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF), Syracuse, NY

Bachelor of Science: Environmental Policy, Planning and Law - June 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Paragon Star Business Solutions, Fort Belvoir VA (NEPA Specialist) 03/2020-Present

Served as technical advisor to support the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works Environment and Natural Resources Directorate (DPW-ERND) in the completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements as they relate to Army actions under 32 CFR 651, to include Categorical Exclusion (CX), Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) and General Conformity under the Clean Air Act, Section 176 under 40 CFR 93.

Plexus Scientific, Fort Belvoir VA (Environmental Project Manager) 08/2019-2/2020

Ensured Nationwide Installation compliance within The Army Reserve Installation Management Directorate at the Army Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (ARIMD-OCAR/FT Belvoir) Sustainment and Resiliency Division (Headquarters) under Army Regulation (AR200-1) Environmental Protection and Enhancement under 32 CFR 651, Environmental Analysis of Army Actions under the National Environmental Policy act of 1969 (NEPA) and Section 106 Regulations 36 CFR 800, Protection of Historic Properties, National Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) regarding all military installation construction (MILCON), real estate disposals, acquisitions, in-grants, out-grants, and demolition actions.

Subject Matter Expert towards the development of Army Installation Policy to address threats caused by changing climate and extreme weather for Army Installation Strategic Support Areas, to protect critical assets and ensure mission resilience

Avitas Systems, a GE Venture, Boston MA (Regulatory Compliance Specialist) 06/2017-12/2017

Secured USEPA approval of patented unmanned aerial vehicle – optical gas imaging (UAV-OGI) technology for the purpose of industrial utilization of robotic based autonomous inspections for fugitive emissions and volatile organic compounds within the oil and gas industry.

Led engineering team to conduct comprehensive market feasibility, valuation analysis, industrial best practices, performance and quality assurance validation metrics while ensuring all Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) emissions and pipeline compliance requirements and standards under 40 CFR Part 60-63 and 49 CFR 190-199 were met.

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Washington DC (Legislative Assistant) 01/2017-07/2017

Facilitated the expansion, nomination and eventual formal designation of Mallow’s Bay National Marine Sanctuary through the development of Congressional outreach strategies in support of sanctuary appropriations within the National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) Caucus within 115th Congress.

Secured the attendance and participation of (168) Honorary Congressional Committee Members and representatives for Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW) – the nation’s premier annual conference examining current marine, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues.

CSRA Inc., Washington DC (Regulatory Analyst - Contractor) 01/2016-08/2016

Responsible for the analysis, preparation, and submission of federally compliant renewable fuel quality documents within the USEPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality Renewable Fuel Standards Program.

Evaluated and maintained internal processes ensuring Federal compliance of Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Data under 40 CFR 80, Subpart M in regards to fuel producers, importers, gasoline/diesel refiners, renewable fuel exporters, RIN owners, and other regulated parties into the EPA Moderated Transaction System.

United States Senate, Washington DC (Legislative Intern) 01/2014-08/2014

Aided in the development and negotiated the review, progression and passing of S.2074 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2014. Responsible for supporting and updating national energy saving targets, encouraging state and local governments to implement energy codes capable of exceeding national standards, and ensuring compliance with state and local codes.

US Environmental Protection Agency, Arlington VA (EPA GRO-U Fellow) 06/2012-08/2012

Drafted several narrative sections of the Economic Analysis of Proposed Amendment of Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Section 17 Regulations: Electronic Reporting and Processing of Notices of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (NOA-Form 3540-1); 19 CFR 112. 110-117 (Code of Federal Regulation, Protection of Environment)

Conducted economic and policy analysis addressing US pesticide importation and licensing in conjunction with Homeland Security’s Bureau of Customs and Boarder Protection (CBP) to modernize the processing of pesticide imports.

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Washington DC (Policy Intern) 06/2011-08/2011

Contributed to the development of the WWF and TRAFFIC Publication Review of Trade in Coral, Coral Products & Reef Associated Species to the United States. The article presented data in support of US Trade policy addressing the ecological, social, and economic factors promoting a sustainable marine ornamental and pharmaceutical trade.

The Ocean Conservancy, Washington DC (Policy Intern) 01/2010-08/2010

Produced an environmental assessment report pertaining to the effects of upwelling on the feeding and migration habits of leatherback sea turtles along the west coast of the United States. The assessment report was submitted to the Fish and Wildlife Service, resulting in the implementation of critical habitat designation for leather back sea turtles from Point Arena to Point Arguello, CA, and Cape Flattery, WA to Cape Blanco, OR.

TRAINING

ISO14001 Environmental Management

ISO50001 Energy Management

US Army Action Officer Development Certificate (AODC 9/2019)

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