Boyd E. Propst, Jr. C.S.P. 124 Dana Drive

Boyd E. Propst, Jr. C.S.P. 124 Dana Drive Pineville, Louisiana 71360 (318-487-1863) [email protected]

Environmental Supplement:

Professional Experience:

Chevron—Safety and Security Supervisor 2008-2009  Lead DEQ RMP audit with no citations and mitigated one area of concern  Performed environmental audits on the facility  Participated in Responsible Care Audits and RC 14000 certification

Verenium Biofuels—HSSE Manager 2007-2008  Prepared first EHS Policy and Procedures Manual  Managed consultants for Air and Water Permit Applications  Assisted Waste Water treatment Management  Prepared Solid Waste Manifest

Cabot Corporation—SHE Manager 2007-2007  Prepared for three year SHE Audit  Qualified for Facility Security Officer for Marine Terminal  Coordinated waste water basin clean out of vegetation  Hired SHE specialist

International Paint – EHS Director Americas 2006-2007  Direct remediation projects two active accounts in Canada and one in Brazil  Direct permit applications and submittals for America  Direct waste handling for 22 Distribution centers on one manufacturing facility  Plan for waste reductions and environmental friendly operations for 2010 plans  Audited for 14001 certification

International Paper - Safety Manager 1996 - 2005  Serve as auditor for environmental compliance on annual self-evaluations.  Manage asbestos filings with Louisiana Department of Environmental Compliance.  Lead swipe testing (leaded paint)  Investigate complaints from community for odors, etc.  Participated in Capital Improvement projects. (Cluster Rule, MACT I and II)  Perform visual stack opacity readings. (Not current EPA certified)  Evaluate Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), pH, foam on aeration ponds, for waste basins, solid waste disposal, etc. when on weekend duty.  Compile new chemical and total chemical usage for SARA Tier I and II reports.  Collected potable water for analysis and Safe Drinking Water Act.  Inspect 90 day Hazardous Waste Storage Area occasionally.  Review and train on Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) and Storm Water Prevention Pollution Plans (SWPPP) annually.

Arizona Chemical Division - Corporate Safety and Industrial Hygiene Manager 1991-1996  Initiated Responsible Care program for all facilities making the focus one in kind for all facilities.  Developed Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all new chemicals in company. Updated existing chemicals made.  Acquired Hazwoper trainer certification and trained hazmat teams at each domestic facility. Also, held special class for Hazmat response to chlorine rail cars handled at two facilities.  Assisted with classification of waste and proper disposal methodology. Boyd E. Propst, Jr. C.S.P. 124 Dana Drive Pineville, Louisiana 71360 (318-487-1863) [email protected]

 Performed some site assessments as an additional auditor for International Paper Corporate.  Assisted in the underground storage tank (UST) evaluations.

Berwind Railway Services, Inc. Corporate Environmental, Safety and Industrial Hygiene Manager 1990-1991  Prepared and submitted SARA reports Tier I and II  Advised for clean up of all chemical that are transported by rail and proper disposal methodology.  Prepared first environmental policy manual for the corporation and trained management on applicable standards and policy requirements.

Mason Chamberlin, Inc. – Safety Engineer and Industrial Hygienist 1986-1990  Respond to fires, spills, gas releases, explosions, etc. and coordinate evacuations, containment, and control measures.  Monitor and review analyze methods/procedures, construction, engineering projects/drawings, environmental and health problems. Quantitatively evaluate physical and chemical agents/hazards by surveys, analysis, sampling, medical surveillance, toxicology, MSDS’s, etc.  Administer programs and perform training on: hazard communication, respiratory protection, heat stress, and first response for hazardous material spills and containment.

Republic Refining, Ltd. – Safety Coordinator and Plant Chemist 1982-1986  Developed SPCC Plan  Managed hazardous waste disposal and manifest.  Negotiated air permits with state of Mississippi Environmental Group and converted Title V permit.  Contracted air modeling using CRYSTLR Method.

Pursue Gas Processing, Inc. - Assistant Plant Chemist 1981-1982  Perform quality and process control analysis for this sour gas processing facility. Including hazardous waste determinations.

Mississippi Power and Light – Project Chemist 1978-1981  Directed and coordinated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for DeSoto Coal Fired Power Plant.  Handled NPDES permitting and reporting for all five fossil fuel units.  Performed stack testing for regulatory requirements (SO2, NOx, etc.)  Performed lab test for Water Discharge requirements (NPDES), BOD, COD, SS, pH, etc.

Specific Environmental Specialized Skills:  Clean Air Act and Community Right to Know  Water and Waste Water permits and monitoring and reporting  ISO 14001 standards  Gas Chromatography Analysis using Flame Ionizing Detector (FID) and Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)  ASTM test methods and many other instruments and testing methods, spectrophotometers, etc.  Monitor and participate in state or regional rule making.  Have lead plant-level business planning activities from an environmental perspective.  Advised Management on environmental compliance issues; report regulatory issues, including spills, releases and emergencies, as required by law and internal procedures.  Participate in development and implementation of emerging environmental programs.  Develop and write sampling and testing procedures.  Responsible for developing environmental reports and maintaining environmental records. Boyd E. Propst, Jr. C.S.P. 124 Dana Drive Pineville, Louisiana 71360 (318-487-1863) [email protected]

 Independently develop construction and operating permit applications and negotiate permit terms and conditions.  Coordinate and respond to environmental assessments as a member of a team.  Participate in cross-functional teams on special projects as assigned.  Assist in budgeting for environmental activities.  Independently assist in the providing of environmental input to the Capital Improvement Projects.  Independently interact with environmental regulators; accompany government inspectors on agency inspections and complaints and lead the negotiation of any violations.  Lead or contribute to the development of environmental permit applications.  Schedule and participate in monitoring, sampling, and testing of permitted process and pollution control equipment for compliance.  Assess the need for and arrange for appropriate environmental training.  Provide input to regarding pollution control equipment operation and maintenance programs as related to permit requirements.  Self-directed management of environmental contracts.