Manager Construction

LAURA ROWE

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL

OBJECTIVE: Obtain an inspection compliance position where nearly 20 years of experience, knowledge, expertise, leadership, innovation, and relationship building abilities will be utilized to ensure environmental and regulatory compliance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CASH COW ATM SYSTEMS – Missouri

Compliance Manager (December 2019-Present)

Ensure over 150 ATMs are functioning and operating in compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements.

ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD SERVICES – WBI ENERGY – North Dakota

Environmental Inspector (September 2019-November 2019)

3 mile, 24-inch lateral, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Blanket Certificate pipeline project.

Coordinated with Chief Inspector, WBI management, and the construction contractor to ensure construction activities were conducted in compliance with FERC Plan and Procedures and the United States Army Corps of Engineers USACE Nationwide Permit (NWP) 12 (no other environmental permits/consultations were required for this project).

Conducted FERC required environmental training for the contractor.

EPCON PARTNERS – PUGET SOUND ENERGY – Washington

Environmental Inspector (July 2019-September 2019)

10 mile, 42-inch FERC 7c pipeline.

Hired specifically to serve as the Environmental Inspector (EI) for the sensitive and complicated waterbody crossings.

Coordinated with contractor and sub-contractors to ensure waterbody crossings were conducted in compliance with the Washington State Department of Ecology permits, FERC Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation Procedures (Procedures), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Section 7 consultations for threatened and endangered species, USACE NWP 12, and internal company environmental policies.

MYRIAD TECHNICAL SERVICES – NATIONAL GRID – Rhode Island

Environmental Inspector (January 2019-March 2019)

LNG Terminal, FERC 7c.

EI for National Grid’s FERC 7c regulated natural gas liquefaction (LNG) facility at their existing storage facility, at Fields Point. The facility was needed to be a reliable, safe, cost-effective way to ensure natural gas is available to customers, especially when demand is greatest.

Developed and conducted FERC required environmental training for the contractor.

Coordinated with contractor to ensure the LNG terminal was constructed in compliance with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management permits, FERC Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan (Plan) and Procedures, USFWS Section 7 consultations for threatened and endangered species, USACE Section 10 and 404, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and internal company environmental policies.

Coordinated with the contractor and management team to evaluate existing structures and facilities and determine the most efficient and effective measures to meet the facility requirements, while ensuring compliance with the building codes, regulatory requirements, and Federal, state and local permits.

Provided weekly updates via reports and presentations to the management team.

Wrote and submitted FERC reports.

SYSTEM ONE – MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE (MVP) – EQT – West Virginia

Environmental Inspector (January 2018-November 2018)

Spread B, 30 miles, 42-inch FERC 7c pipeline.

Coordinated with the contractor to ensure the construction/contractor yard was constructed in accordance with the environmental and engineering permits/requirements, including ensuring the yard was surveyed and fenced accordingly, trailers were erected per the plans/permits, and staging areas were surveyed and identified per the plans.

Ensured entire team was provided with most recent versions of documents as the project continuously was modified, including alignment sheets, Erosion and Sedimentation (E&S) Plans, FERC approved variances, permit updates, redline changes, etc.

Developed tracking and reporting mechanism (punch list) that efficiently and effectively tracked construction related issues on a daily basis.

Developed variance request process (including variance request forms) that identified and tracked contractor requested changes to ensure the changes were absolutely necessary, that the changes were coordinated with the management team, the requests/changes were in compliance with the project requirements and permits, and the changes were ultimately submitted to the necessary agencies and FERC. Continuously tracked and ensured changes were justified to account for unforeseen issues, including monetary and scheduling conflicts

Ensured EQT Construction Management, ROW, and engineering understood environmental related permits and plans.

Communicated, addressed, and ensured all compliance issues, construction status (including any schedule and monetary issues), and upcoming complex construction issues were clearly communicated and addressed with the management team, contractor, and agencies through effective communication (presentations, daily and weekly status updates, etc.).

Completed and submitted the FERC Weekly Report.

Developed report forms and ensured EIs completed required reports in a timely manner, including a daily construction report, dust reports, stormwater inspection reports, non-compliance reports, visual inspection reports, etc.

Developed efficient and effective solutions to issues as they were identified throughout construction to minimize the impact to schedule and budget.

WELDED CONSTRUCTION – ATLANTIC SUNRISE (ASR) – WILLIAMS – Pennsylvania

Environmental Project Manager (April 2017-January 2018)

Spreads 5, 6, and 7, 95 miles of 42-inch, 2 compressor stations, 4 meter/reg stations FERC 7c pipeline.

Coordinated with engineering and environmental contractors, project management, compliance management, inspection, safety, engineering, ROW and construction during pre-mobilization and construction to ensure Welded’s clear understanding of the ASR environmental compliance requirements, including:

oFERC Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (Certificate)

oUSACE Section 10/404 Clean Water Act Permits

oState Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultations

oUSFWS Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultations

oState Threatened and Endangered Species Clearances / Consultations – Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PADCNR) Rare Plant Species Consultations, PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Rare Aquatic, Amphibian and Reptile Species Consultations, and PA Game Commission (PGC) Rare Mammal and Bird Species Consultations.

oPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Water Permits

Section 401 Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification

Ch. 105 Permit – Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permit

Ch. 102 Permit – ESCGP2 Permit and Supporting Documents, including:

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan / Site Restoration Plan

Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Narrative

Best Management Practices and Quantities Plan Sets

Erosion and Sediment Control and Layout Plans for Access Roads

Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and Site Restoration Plan Narrative for Temporary and Permanent Access Roads

Post Construction Stormwater Management Plan Narrative for Permanent Access Roads

Clean Water Act Section 402 PAG-10 - General Permit for Discharges from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines

Land License Agreement

PFBC Aids to Navigation Plans

PFBC Stream Blasting Permit

SRBC Water Allocation Permit

Recruited, trained, and managed Environmental Coordinators (one per spread) and a Variance Coordinator.

Ensured quality control, upper management, construction supers and assistants, project managers, and project engineers understood all project environmental compliance requirements.

Developed the Project Environmental Execution Plan (PEEP), which:

oIdentified environmental compliance requirements by spread, used in conjunction with the two-week look ahead to easily identify, communicate, and track environmental compliance requirements forecasted to be impacted.

oEnsured construction was conducted in accordance and compliance with environmental requirements.

oPrevented and minimized erosion of disturbed soils and transportation of sediment off the ROW.

oProvided the methods to ensure the project team were informed of, trained on, and implemented methods to establish and maintain environmental compliance.

oEnsured team was aware of variances, redlines, and the chain of command for approval/distribution.

Coordinated with engineering and management to evaluate and determine the most efficient and effective methods to meet project and facility needs.

Ensured construction of aboveground facilities (2 grass roots compressor stations and 4 meter stations) was conducted in compliance with all permits. Ensured station yard piping, scrubbers and filters were constructed per the engineering plans to pass through additional yard piping into headers to distribute flow to individual compressors.

TEAM ENVIRONMENTAL – MULTIPLE PIPELINES – RICE ENERGY – Ohio and Michigan

Environmental Inspector (December 2016-April 2017)

Numerous gathering lines throughout Ohio.

Ensured the RICE Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (ESCP) addressed applicable Federal and state compliance requirements and was consistent with internal standard operating procedures.

Coordinated with contractor and RICE (including compliance management, the Chief EI, ROW, safety, engineering, and construction) to ensure compliance with the ESCP, and Federal, state and local permits.

Ensured ECDs were installed properly (per the construction plans), functioned properly and maintained as needed.

Tracked installation of all ECDs as pay items.

Reported daily activities to management team and ensured punch list was updated daily and addressed in a timely manner.

Worked closely with the contractor to minimize the potential for environmental compliance issues.

Communicated potential high-level compliance issues to the RICE compliance management team.

EDGE ENGINEERING – NEXUS GAS TRANSMISSION – SPECTRA ENERGY – Ohio and Michigan

Environmental Construction Permitting Project Manager (July 2015-July 2016)

255 miles, 42-inch, 5 compressor stations, FERC 7c pipeline in Ohio and Michigan.

Hired due to extensive experience and expertise, and knowledge of FERC regulatory and compliance requirements, from project routing, through to post construction monitoring requirements.

Managed the environmental consulting firm, including:

Executed all required environmental surveys, associated reports, and consultations/permits.

Managed the preparation and delivery of the FERC 7c documents, including the Pre-Filing and Application documents to ensure they were completed efficiently, effectively and in compliance with the requirements under 18CFR157 and 312.

Coordinated and managed the development and submittal of all Federal, state and local permits in Michigan and Ohio.

Developed, implemented, and managed the project EI Program.

Coordinated with engineering, management, construction, and the contractor to determine the most efficient and effective measures to meet the project needs.

Continuously tracked and reported (via an innovative weekly reporting process/presentations) to the project team project status, issues/potential issues, conflicts, needs, including any schedule/budget changes.

SYSTEM ONE– MARINER EAST PHASE 1 – SUNOCO LOGISTICS – Pennsylvania

Environmental Project Manager/Chief Environmental Inspector (December 2013-July 2015)

Over 2,000 anomaly digs along >250 miles (5v spreads) of pipeline.

Recruited, established, managed, and lead a team of 5 Lead EIs >30 EIs to the successful completion of the project. It should be noted, Sunoco received only two non-compliances from PADEP which were strictly related to horizontal directional drill (HDD) inadvertent returns.

Ensured all agency permit requirements and agency consultations (USACE, USFWS, PADEP GP, PADCNR, SHPO) were known and understood by entire Sunoco team and the contractor, environmental resources were protected, and that construction was conducted in compliance with these permits.

Developed and implemented an environmental training program.

Ensured construction and restoration activities proceeded appropriately and were tracked in an efficient manner.

Developed processes and procedures to aid in the systematic completion of future pipeline construction projects, including restoration inspection, monitoring, and tracking; alternative analysis, approval, and implementation; and an environmental compliance communication plan.

MERJENT – KEYSTONE – TRANSCANADA – Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa

Restoration Environmental Inspector (May 2013-August 2013)

Inspected via foot 325 miles of existing ROW to ensure restoration in NE, KS, OK, and IA. Reported issues to TransCanada on a real time basis. Coordinated with environmental, engineering, and ROW to ensure issues were addressed timely.

AVERY TECHNICAL SERVICES – NORTHERN NATURAL GAS – Texas

Chief Environmental Inspector (January 2013-May 2013)

10 mile, 36-inch, FERC 7c project, Canadian, Texas.

Coordinated with contractors during each phase of construction to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local permits, ECDs are installed, functioning, and maintained properly and in a manner to minimize the potential for erosion issues and off ROW sediment

Ensured compliance with the FERC Plan and Procedures, NPDES General Permit conditions, USACE NWP 12, and additional state and local permits and consultations.

Conducted Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections.

Reported to Northern Natural Gas on a daily basis to ensure team members were aware of potential issues in an effort to resolve matters prior to them becoming a true compliance concern.

AK ENVIRONMENTAL - APPALACHIAN GATEWAY – DOMINION – Pennsylvania

Environmental Inspector (January 2012-January 2013)

55 mile, 42-inch, FERC 7c pipeline, southwestern Pennsylvania, and eastern West Virginia.

Coordinated with foreman and Dominion staff for each phase of construction to ensure compliance with the FERC Plan and Procedures, and other federal, state, and local permits.

Wrote and submitted the FERC weekly report and variance requests.

It should be noted no Non-Compliance Reports were issued by the FERC.

AK ENVIRONMENTAL – MULTIPLE PROJECTS – Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Arkansas

Assistant Biologist

Assistant biologist on several proposed projects in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Arkansas.

Conducted environmental surveys (wetland delineations and waterbody surveys) for pre-permitting efforts.

Coordinated with the lead biologists, engineering, ROW, and inspection staff regarding potential permitting and construction issues based on features identified, in an effort to ensure the most efficient and effective crossing locations were identified and permitted, so as to minimize the potential for construction, permitting and erosion control concerns.

KLEINFELDER – APPALACHIAN MIDSTREAM GATHERING LINES – Pennsylvania

Senior Project Manager (May 2011-November 2011)

Senior Project Manager for numerous Appalachian Midstream Services (AMS)gathering lines in northern Pennsylvania.

Coordinated and managed several multi-disciplined natural gas gathering line projects and aboveground facilities, concurrently, from project development to post construction permit closeout.

Coordinated with client and internal team players in permitting, engineering, land, and construction, including route selection and refinement, permit coordination, construction inspection, restoration, and post permit closeout.

Managed development and submittal of PADEP ESCGP-1, GP-5, GP-8, USACE Joint Permits, and local road permitting. Worked with AMS staff and the PADEP to successfully and effectively, obtain and implement, emergency permits due to unforeseeable erosion control issues as a result from the 100-year flood.

Developed and implemented a process to ensure survey data was collected and managed in a manner that minimized the potential for disoriented data, ensured data represented real time features, and was accurately portrayed on preliminary alignment plans, permitting maps, construction plans, and final alignment plans.

Guaranteed client satisfaction with deliverables, excellent understanding of client’s needs and ensured client expectations were exceeded at every opportunity and ensured projects were completed within the scope, schedule, and budget.

Worked with inspection team to ensure construction was conducted in accordance with regulatory, environmental and AMS environmental standards.

PERENNIAL ENVIRONMENTAL – MULTIPLE PROJECTS – EL PASO CORPORATION – Texas

Senior Environmental Consultant (2010–2011)

In-house consultant and obtained environmental permits required for FERC blanket projects, operations, and maintenance projects, and on several multi-disciplined projects. Recognized for identifying compliance issues, and for developing efficient and effective processes that streamlined and resolved internal organizational issues.

Collaborated with key members in environmental, engineering, ROW, and regulatory departments to ensure permits were obtained in an efficient time frame and projects were completed on schedule and under budget.

Created an automated, less time-consuming database with internal controls that linked multiple projects, enhanced access, traceability, and enforced compliance management.

Established document control and minimal documentation requirements for minor projects.

Recognized for identifying company needs, proposing and developing solutions, improving productivity, and instilling a more team-oriented atmosphere.

PERENNIAL ENVIRONMENTAL – HAYNESVILLE EXPANSION AND RED RIVER EXTENSION – REGENCY ENERGY PARTNERS – Louisiana

Environmental Project Manager (2009-2010)

125 miles, 36 and 42-inch, 3 compressor stations, FERC Section 311

Provided Environmental Project Management and leadership for Regency’s first FERC, Natural Gas Act (NGA) Section 311 intrastate pipeline projects. Navigated Regency through the FERC Section 311 process to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Identified company needs and project compliance requirements, and subsequently developed and implemented procedures to ensure compliance.

Supported the identification of the route and location of aboveground facilities to meet Regency’s needs as well as to ensure compliance with Federal, state and local permits and ensured facilities were constructed in compliance with these requirements.

Managed regulatory and environmental compliance requirements, third-party environmental survey/permitting team, and environmental inspection team and support staff, from project conception through to post-construction monitoring. Ensured environmental survey, agency consultations, and environmental permits were inclusive, consistent with project needs, and received in a timely manner to support construction.

Managed development of documents to provide compliance with 18CFR157.206(b), per Section 284.11 of FERC regulations.

Served as the FERC liaison and created successful FERC Variance Notification Process in coordination with FERC staff, wrote, coordinated, submitted all FERC required weekly status reports, and coordinated and conducted FERC Inspections—FERC only issued 1 non-compliance report throughout projects.

Designed and managed efficient Internal Proposed Route Change (PRC) process, which allowed engineering, construction, ROW, and environmental to provide input/feedback and stay informed on project modifications.

Recruited, trained, and managed the team of environmental inspectors (1 chief, 6 inspectors) and lead the inspection team through to completion of the project with no non-compliances issued throughout construction.

Continuously tracked and justified project changes to ensure the minimization of impacts to the schedule and budget.

Developed and implemented a proposed route change process to ensure entire team was aware of and evaluated proposed changes to determine the most efficient and effective methods to meet the project needs.

Provided weekly updates to management via presentations and reports to ensure the project status was accurately reported.

Developed internal company guidance procedures/documents, from initial market need determination through to post construction monitoring, for future 311 projects, including a lessons learned program.

PERENNIAL ENVIORNMENTAL – GULF CROSSING AND FAYETTEVILLE GREENVILLE – BOARDWALK PIPELINE PARTNERS – Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi

Environmental Field Coordinator (2008–2009)

Environmental Field Coordinator during construction of the Gulf Crossing and Fayetteville to Greenville Expansion projects, these projects were both FERC 7c projects, and constructed concurrently. Hired based on recent extensive and successful experience on projects of similar nature in the area. Managed compliance program and EI staff through construction.

Partnered with management to develop, implement, and direct an efficient, effective, successful compliance management program, including the compliance reporting system and the variance request procedure (processed and filed 400+ FERC variance requests throughout the projects).

Conducted environmental training for 500+ employees.

Supervised and directed environmental inspection team of more than 50 environmental inspectors. Lead the environmental inspection team, from the hiring process, including benefits, time and expense reports, and payroll, to lay-offs. Directed EI team to ensure compliance measures and requirements were interpreted, understood, and executed consistently.

CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION (CEGT) – Louisiana and Texas

Environmental Specialist (2006–2008)

Hired due to extraordinary level of knowledge and experience as the environmental manager for FERC 7c projects. Provided innovative, yet efficient and effective, leadership and guidance to the compliance group, and allowed CEGT to stay informed of new regulations and maintain compliance. Served as the Environmental Project Manager for CEGT’s FERC 7c projects, 60-day Prior Notice Projects, and blanket certificate projects. Identified the necessity for compliance management programs and responsible for the development and implementation of these programs.

Duties as the Environmental Project Manager included assisting in route design, conducting and managing environmental surveys, obtaining and managing permitting efforts, the pre-filing process, resource report development and FERC filings, managing the third party compliance program, internal environmental inspection program, environmental training, compliance reporting, coordinating and participating in FERC inspections, managing post construction monitoring and reporting. Managed and coordinated the pre-filing process; coordination, development, and submittal of environmental applications and consultations; and ensured compliance was maintained to balance environmental issues through construction.

Managed third-party contractors in support of 7c applications, including the FERC 3rd party monitoring program, and consultants providing environmental survey and permitting activities.

Developed regulatory and environmental compliance system / team to support supplemental filings, data requests and responses, variance request filings, Implementation Plan development, non-compliance reporting, FERC reporting, third party inspections, CEGT’s environmental inspections, and environmental training.

Initiated and managed environmental permitting awareness program, compliance tracking and management process, non-compliance identification and reporting process, variance request process management, permit tracking, minimum document control requirements, and lessons learned program.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATURAL RESOURCE GROUP, INC. (NRG) - Environmental Consultant (2002–2006)

MEARS GROUP, LLC - Project Engineer (2000–2002)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

BS in Geography and Environmental Science, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

FERC Natural Gas Pipeline Environmental Compliance Workshop

FERC Environmental Report Preparation Seminar

Cultural Awareness Workshop

NEPA Cumulative Impact Analysis and Documentation

Certified Storm Water Inspection During Construction

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