Georgia Environmental Protection Division program directory

Georgia Environmental Protection Division
www.gaepd.org
Program Directory

Table of Contents
Director's Office .....................................................................................................................................................................3 Air Protection Branch.............................................................................................................................................................4 Hazardous Waste Management Branch..................................................................................................................................6 Land Protection Branch..........................................................................................................................................................9 Program Coordination Branch..............................................................................................................................................10 Watershed Protection Branch ...............................................................................................................................................16

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Director's Office

EPD DIRECTOR: Carol A. Couch, Ph.D.
Executive Assistant: Yolanda P. Fanning - 404-657-2086 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Programs: Jim Ussery - 404-656-4713 Communications Director: Kevin Chambers - 404 651-7970 Assistant Branch Chief: Jeff Carter - 404-592-7646 Senior Policy Advisory for Water: Napoleon Caldwell - 404-463-4348 Senior Planning and Policy Advisor: Gail Cowie - 404-657-5739 Planning and Policy Advisor: Alice Miller Keyes - 404-463-1678 Supervision Director: Connie Buck - 404-651-7966 Administrative Management: Aubrey Hendrix - 404-651-7970 Personnel and Recruitment: Rosalind Cade - 404-651-7981 Satellite Personnel Office Manager: Randy Harris - 404-657-6251 State Geologist: Jim Kennedy - 404-463-0679

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1152 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 656-4713

Fax: (404) 651-5778

Contacting EPD
General Information (404) 657-5947 (888) 373-5947 -toll free

For Emergencies (spills, industrial fires) - 24 hour coverage (404) 656-4863 (800) 241-4113 -toll free

Media Relations (404) 651-7970

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Air Protection Branch

BRANCH CHIEF James A. Capp

Administrative Operations Manager: Lou Ann Holder

4244 International Parkway, Suite 120

Atlanta, GA 30354-3906

Phone: (404) 363-7000

Fax: (404) 363-7100

AMBIENT MONITORING
Susan Zimmer-Dauphinee, Program Manager
Meteorology Unit (Bill Murphey)
Data Analysis Unit (Janet Aldredge-Byars)
Operations Unit (Orette Ferdinand)
Quality Assurance Unit (Alex Yang)
Conduct ambient monitoring for acid rain, air toxics, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), lead, ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and meteorological conditions
Measure levels of air pollutants throughout the state
Use data to determine compliance with ambient air quality standards
Use data to evaluate the need for special controls and to assist with citizen inquiries
Maintain and report the air pollution indices
4244 International Parkway Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 363-7006 Fax: (404) 363-7100

INDUSTRIAL SOURCE MONITORING
Ross Winne, Program Manager
Chemical & Volatile Organic Compound Source Monitoring Unit (Richard Taylor)
Combustion & Mineral Source Monitoring Unit (DeAnna Oser)
Data Management Unit (Brian Gregory)
Specify and approve stationary source emissions monitoring and testing procedures
Help to ensure adequate permit conditions and actions regarding source monitoring and testing issues
Audit required stationary source emissions testing and required instrumentation to monitor compliance at industrial facilities
Observe and certify all acid rain emission continuous monitors
4244 International Parkway Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 363-7053 Fax: (404) 363-7100

MOBILE AND AREA SOURCES
Pamela Earl, Program Manager
Engines & Fuels Unit (William Cook)
Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance Unit (Tim Smith)
Public Affairs Unit (Kelley Nardell-Powell)
Enforcement Unit (Larry Cooper)
Implement enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program
Implement clean fueled fleets program
Implement Georgia Gasoline program
Ensure compliance with Stage I and II gasoline recovery rules
Address NAAQS nonattainment area issues, including developing and implementing mobile and area control strategies
Handle public affairs and news media relations for the Air Protection Branch
Implement public participation plans
Implement voluntary mobile emission reduction activities through The Clean Air Campaign
4244 International Parkway Suite 136 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 363-7028 Fax: (404) 362-2534

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Air Protection Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF James A. Capp

Administrative Operations Manager: Lou Ann Holder

4244 International Parkway, Suite 120

Atlanta, GA 30354-3906

Phone: (404) 363-7000

Fax: (404) 363-7100

PLANNING AND SUPPORT
Jimmy Johnston, Program Manager
Administrative and Financial Management Unit (VACANT)
Data and Modeling Unit (James Boylan)
Planning and Regulatory Development Unit (James Kelly)

STATIONARY SOURCE COMPLIANCE
Lou Musgrove, Program Manager
Air Toxics Unit (Karen Hays)
Chemicals/Minerals Unit (Doug Waldron)
Volatile Organic Compound/Combustion Unit (James Eason)

STATIONARY SOURCE PERMITTING
Eric Cornwell, Program Manager (Acting)
Chemical Permitting Unit (Dave Matos)
Combustion Permitting Unit (John Yntema)
Minerals Permitting Unit (Hamid Yavari)
Nitrogen Oxides Permitting Unit (Furqan Shaikh, Acting)
Volatile Organic Compound Permitting Unit (John Caudle, Acting)

Develop state implementation plans and air quality rules for attainment of federal air quality standards
Develop control strategies for air quality attainment plans
Develop emissions and air quality modeling for air quality planning and computer dispersion modeling for permit reviews
Develop and maintain periodic emission inventories for area sources and on-road and nonroad mobile sources
Establish and collect air permit fees
Manage all Air Branch financial functions
4244 International Parkway Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 363-7012 Fax: (404) 363-7100

Conduct inspections of stationary sources of air pollution (includes combustion, chemical, mineral and VOC sources)
Enforce Air Quality Control Rules for combustion, chemical, mineral, and VOC sources
Ensure that sources of air toxics are in compliance with air toxics rules
Respond to citizen complaints about air quality problems
Provide compliance assistance to newly regulated sources subject to air toxics rules
4244 International Parkway Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 363-7018 Fax: (404) 363-7100

Review applications and issue air quality permits for new and modified industrial and other stationary sources of air pollution
Review applications and issue Title V air pollution permits and Synthetic Minor source permits
4244 International Parkway Suite 120 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 362-4864 Fax: (404) 363-7100

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Hazardous Waste Management Branch

BRANCH CHIEF: Mark Smith

Administrative Operations Manager: Deborah Moore

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1154 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 656-7802

Fax: (404) 651-9425

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Jim Brown, Program Manager Land Disposal Unit
(Jim McNamara) Remedial Sites Unit
(John Fonk) Risk Assessment Unit
(Shannon Lund)
Post-closure permitting, compliance monitoring, and enforcement at closed hazardous waste land disposal facilities
Review cleanups for privately-owned/operated National Priorities List sites
Perform risk assessments for both human health and ecological impacts
Review delisting petitions
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1154 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 656-7802 Fax: (404) 651-9425

HAZARDOUS SITES RESPONSE
Alexandra Cleary, Program Manager
Response Administration Unit (Donney Hannah)
Response Development Unit (Regina Campbell)
Response Management Unit (Bo Valli)
Superfund Management Unit (David Reuland)
Release Notification Unit (David Brownlee)
Administer the State Superfund
Publish the Hazardous Sites Inventory (HSI) each year
Collect hazardous and solid waste management fees
Take enforcement actions requiring responsible parties to do site investigations and cleanups
Oversee HSI sites being investigated and cleaned up by responsible parties
Require notification for releases of hazardous substances
Clean up HSI sites using Hazardous Waste Trust Fund when responsible parties are unwilling or unable
Pursue cost recovery against responsible parties when Hazardous Waste Trust Fund has been used
Fund state and local government costs associated with investigating and cleaning up solid waste handling facilities
Conduct preliminary assessments and site evaluations for the federal Superfund program
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1462 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 657-8600 Fax: (404) 657-0807

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Hazardous Waste Management Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: Mark Smith

Administrative Operations Manager: Deborah Moore

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1154 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 656-7802

Fax: (404) 651-9425

GENERATOR COMPLIANCE
Rene Hudson Goodley, Program Manager
Generator Compliance Unit (Jack Dempsey)
Hazardous Waste Compliance Unit (Freddie Dunn, Jr.)
Government Facilities Unit (Bruce Khaleghi)

FACILITIES COMPLIANCE
Jan Simmons, Program Manager
Combustion & Treatment Unit (David Yardumian)
Commercial Facilities Unit (Jim Sliwinski)
Department of Defense Remediation Unit (Amy Potter)

Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement for hazardous waste handlers that are not required to have a permit to treat or store hazardous waste at their facilities, including hazardous waste handlers owned or operated by federal, state or local governments
Covers large and small hazardous waste generators, conditionally exempt small quantity generators, hazardous waste transporters, universal waste facilities, marketers of hazardous waste fuel, and used oil facilities
Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement activities hazardous waste generators and transporters, used oil transporters, marketers and processors
Provide technical assistance for commercial reclamation of batteries, antifreeze, used oil, and fluorescent light bulbs
Investigate and remediate ground water and soil for hazardous substance releases regulated under the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act

Conduct permitting, compliance monitoring, and enforcement at hazardous waste facilities that treat or store hazardous waste
Covers hazardous waste handlers owned/operated by federal (DoD) government, all commercial hazardous waste facilities that treat, store or dispose of hazardous wastes, and all hazardous waste burners (incinerators and industrial furnaces)
Investigate and remediate ground water and soil for hazardous substance releases regulated under the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act
Review cleanups for federal National Priorities List sites

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1066 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 657-8831 Fax: (404) 463-6676

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1162 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 656-2833 Fax: (404) 651-9425

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Hazardous Waste Management Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: Mark Smith

Administrative Operations Manager: Deborah Moore

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1154 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 656-7802

Fax: (404) 651-9425

BROWNFIELDS DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Madeleine Kellam, Unit Coordinator (Reports directly to Branch Chief) Oversees cleanup of contaminated property
conducted by private parties under the Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment ("Brownfields") Act
Issues limitation of liability certificates for brownfields properties where cleanups have been completed
Reviews and certifies brownfields cleanup costs eligible for property tax abatement
Maintains Georgia's public records for brownfields properties

HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPPORT UNIT
Verona Barnes, Unit Coordinator (Reports directly to Branch Chief) Assign EPA identification numbers for hazardous
waste facilities
Maintain EPA RCRAInfo National database for Georgia facilities
Collect hazardous waste generation and management information for National Hazardous Waste Report (Biennial Report)
RCRA Rules revisions and EPA authorization for program operations

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1154 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 656-7802 Fax: (404) 651-9425

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1162 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 656-7802 Fax: (404) 651-9425

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Land Protection Branch

BRANCH CHIEF: Jennifer R. Kaduck

Administrative Operations Manager: Susan Davis

4244 International Parkway, Suite 104

Atlanta, GA 30354-3906

Phone: (404) 362-2537

Fax: (404) 362-2580

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Jeff Cown, Program Manager
Commercial / Industrial Solid Waste Unit (Derrick Williams)
Municipal Solid Waste / Surface Mining Unit (Susan Wagner)
Solid Waste Compliance Unit (Christy Kehn-Lewis)
Municipal Solid Waste Unit (Melanie Henry)
Closed & Abandoned Landfill Unit (Mike Kemp)
Review applications and plans for solid waste handling facilities (including landfills, incinerators, materials recovery facilities, compost facilities) and issue permits for solid waste handling facilities
Conduct compliance inspections for industrial solid waste facilities
Coordinate Landfill Operator Certification Program
Review applications, approve surface mining land use plans and issue surface mining permits
Review and approve bonding requirements for surface mining operations and ensure reclamation of completed mining operations
Review remediation plans and analyses of ground water, surface water and methane monitoring at solid waste handling facilities
Review site suitability reports for solid waste handling facilities
Review corrective action plans for ground water and methane compliance violations
4244 International Pkwy Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 362-2692, -2696 Fax: (404) 362-2693

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK MANAGEMENT
Dick Swanson, Program Manager
Corrective Action Unit I (Darnell Manning)
Corrective Action Unit II (Lisa Lewis)
Regulatory Compliance Unit (Richard Strickfaden)
Trust Fund Coordination Unit (Susie Kocsis)
Petroleum Industry Regulatory Team (Shaheer Muhanna)
Data Management Unit (Robin Freeman)
Conduct compliance inspections and enforcement of regulations for installation, operation, closure, and clean up of petroleum and hazardous substance underground storage tank (UST) systems
Enforce spill, overfill, and corrosion protection requirements
Ensure compliance with Stage I and II gasoline vapor recovery rules at gasoline filling stations
Ensure annual registrations of operating UST systems
Review and approve UST closure reports and corrective action plans
Provide corrective action contractors for cleanup of eligible UST facilities
Administer the Georgia Underground Storage Tank and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Funds
Responsible for compliance monitoring and inspections at all USTs located in the 13 county Metro Atlanta air nonattainment area. Inspections include evaluations of compliance with both the underground storage tank rules and air quality rules.
4244 International Pkwy Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 362-2687 Fax: (404) 362-2654

WASTE REDUCTION & ABATEMENT
Lon Revall, Program Manager
Lead-based Paint & Asbestos (LBP&A) (Mindy Crean, Acting) -Certification/Accreditation Team (Marcus Mincey) -Compliance/Enforcement (William Spain)
Scrap Tire Management (STM) (Winthrop Brown)
Waste Reduction Unit (WRU) (Stephanie Busch)
Facility & Fileroom Management (Charlotte Mascaro)
Issue generator identification numbers, carrier permits, and processor approvals for scrap tire handlers
Use state contractors and grants to clean up scrap tire piles
Assist local communities with solid waste planning and education
Issue scrap tire clean up and education / enforcement grants to local governments
Administer the Solid Waste Trust Fund
Certify lead-based paint contractors
Accredit lead-based paint and asbestos training providers
Impose and enforce work standards for lead-based paint and asbestos abatement projects
License contractors to remove friable asbestos
Enforce training requirements for asbestos supervisors and asbestos contractors
4244 International Pkwy Suite 104 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 363-7026 (LBP&A) Fax: (404) 362-2563 (LBP&A) Phone: (404) 363-7027 (STM &WRU) Fax: (404) 362-2550 (STM & WRU)

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Program Coordination Branch

BRANCH CHIEF: James A. Sommerville

Administrative Operations Manager: Debi Kirkland

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1452 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 463-7600

Fax: (404) 651-9329

ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY AND RADIATION
Ted Jackson, Program Manager

Emergency Response Team (Al Frazier)
Risk Management (Al Frazier)

Environmental Radiation (Jim Hardeman)

Radioactive Materials (Cynthia Sanders)

Respond to spills / releases of oil or hazardous materials on a 24-hour basis
Investigate high priority complaints
Maintain Right-to-Know (SARA/Title III) information
Serve as staff to the State Emergency Response Commission
Maintain Georgia Environmental Policy Act files
Implement risk management provisions of the Clean Air Act

Act as primary state responder to incidents at nuclear power plants
Oversee remedial actions involving radioactive materials
Maintain environmental radiation monitoring networks around commercial and defense nuclear facilities in or bordering Georgia
Regulate the concentration, storage and disposal or radioactive waste material
Provide radio-analytical support to EPD

License and inspect users of radioactive materials
Administer the Radiation Control Act
Regulate the use of radioactive materials other than at nuclear reactors
Act as primary state responder for incidents involving radioactive materials and radiation exposure at licensed facilities
Act as part of the emergency response team for incidents at nuclear power plants

7 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr Room 643 Atlanta, GA 30334-9004 Phone: (404) 656-6905 Fax: (404) 657-7893

4220 International Pkwy Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 362-2675 Fax: (404) 362-2653

4220 International Pkwy Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 362-2675 Fax: (404) 362-2653

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Program Coordination Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: James A. Sommerville

Administrative Operations Manager: Debi Kirkland

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1452 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 463-7600

Fax: (404) 651-9329

ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
Dr. Randy Manning, Coordinator
Risk Assessments
Technical Support

SMALL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSISTANCE Teresa Shiflett, Program Manager Technical Assistance
Program
Small Business Ombudsman
Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP)

SUPPORT
Education / Outreach (Carol Weight)
Quality Assurance / Training (vacant)

Provide technical and scientific advice on toxicology and health related matters to EPD
Review risk assessments, health assessments, and other scientific publications that evaluate environmental health issues
Coordinate interaction among state, district, and county health departments and EPD

Provides permitting and compliance assistance to small businesses (<100 employees) on air quality, water quality, land protection, and hazardous waste management requirements
Develops education programs on environmental regulatory compliance for small businesses
Reviews proposed EPD regulations for potential economic impacts to small businesses and prepares small business impact memos for proposed rule packages submitted to DNR Board
Ombudsman acts as a liaison to EPD branches for negotiating and mediating regulatory compliance issues on behalf of small businesses.
Seven-member, appointed CAP provides program oversight

Coordinate and implement environmental education and outreach projects across EPD
Investigate and report adherence to the guidelines of EPD's Quality Assurance Plan
Evaluate laboratory accreditations
Coordinate website content
Develop and coordinate internal education and training courses

745 Gaines School Road Athens, GA 30605-3129 Phone: (706) 369-6376 Fax: (706) 369-6398

4244 International Pkwy, Ste 114 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone:(404) 362-4842
Toll Free: (877) 427-6255 Fax: (404) 363-7100

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1452 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 463-7600 Fax: (404) 651-9329

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Program Coordination Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: James A. Sommerville

Administrative Operations Manager: Debi Kirkland

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1452 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 463-7600

Fax: (404) 651-9329

LABORATORY OPERATIONS
David Jones, Program Manager

COASTAL DISTRICT
(Savannah Office) Darrell Crosby, District Manager

COASTAL DISTRICT
(Brunswick Office) Darrell Crosby, District Manager

Laboratories Air Quality (David Orokunle) Bacteriology (Viola Reynolds) GC/MS (Steve Bryan) Inorganics (Kristy Hrehor,
Acting)
Metals (Mark Tolbert) Organics (Carmen Jones)
Quality Assurance (Phillip Mitchell)
Conduct chemical and microbiological tests to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws and rules
Work exclusively with EPD regulatory and monitoring personnel

North AIR/LAND/WATER TEAM (Brian Baker)
Perform compliance and enforcement inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater facilities)
Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies
Assist and coordinate activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies
Provide technical assistance to local governments
Counties served: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Toombs

South Municipal Team (Jim Harris)
Stormwater Team (Alice Vick)
Industrial Team (Bruce Foisy)
Perform compliance and enforcement inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater facilities)
Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies
Assist and coordinate activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies
Provide technical assistance to local governments
Counties served: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Ware, Wayne

5804 Peachtree Corners East Norcross, GA 30092-3403 Phone: (678) 248-7384 Fax: (678) 248-7389
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Savannah Office 6555 Abercorn St. Suite 130 Savannah, GA 31405-5722 Phone: (912) 353-3225 Fax: (912) 353-3234
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Brunswick Office 400 Commerce Center Drive, Brunswick, GA 31523-8251 Phone: (912) 264-7284 Fax: (912) 262-3160
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Program Coordination Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: James A. Sommerville

Administrative Operations Manager: Debi Kirkland

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1452 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 463-7600

Fax: (404) 651-9329

(District Leadership Team: Sommerville, Bethune, Crosby, Jackson, Langley, McCarty, Shepard, Weight)

NORTHEAST

WEST CENTRAL

WEST CENTRAL

MOUNTAIN

DISTRICT

DISTRICT

DISTRICT

DISTRICT

(Augusta Office)

(Macon Office)

(Columbus Office)

(Cartersville Office)

Don McCarty District Manager

Todd Bethune, District Manager

Todd Bethune, District Manager

Dr. Bert Langley, District Manager

Industrial Team (vacant)

Land Team (Scott Henson)

Land Team (Scott Henson)

Industrial Team (Stacey Wix)

Municipal Team (Ted Staak)
Special Team (Jeff Darley)
Perform compliance and enforcement inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater facilities)
Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies
Assist and coordinate activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies
Provide technical assistance to local
governments
Counties served:
Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Laurens, McDuffie, Montgomery, Richmond, Screven, Treutlen, Warren, Washington, Wheeler, Wilkinson
Augusta Office 1885-A Tobacco Road Augusta, GA 30906-8825 Phone: (706) 792-7744 Fax: (706) 792-7774

Water Team (vacant)
Erosion and Sedimentation (Jim Cooley)
Perform compliance and enforcement inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater facilities)
Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies
Assist and coordinate activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies
Provide technical assistance to local governments
Counties served: Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Lamar, Macon, Monroe, Muscogee, Peach, Pike, Pulaski, Schley, Taylor,
Twiggs, Upson
Macon Office 2640 Shurling Drive Macon, GA 31211-2629 Phone: (478) 751-6612 Fax: (478) 751-6660

Water Team (vacant)

Municipal Team (Sam Buckles)

Special Team

Erosion and

(Scott Coburn-Acting)

Sedimentation (Jim Cooley)

Stormwater Team (Tony Campbell)

Perform compliance Perform compliance and

and enforcement

enforcement inspections of

inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing

assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank,

activities, scrap tire,

wastewater facilities)

solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater

Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies

facilities)

Assist and coordinate

Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies

activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies
Provide technical assistance

Assist and coordinate

to local governments

activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies

Counties served:
Bartow, Carroll (industrial only), Catoosa, Chattooga,

Provide technical assistance to local governments
Counties served: Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Talbot,

Cherokee, Cobb, Dade, Dawson, Douglas (industrial only), Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton (industrial only), Gilmer, Gordon, Habersham, Haralson, Lumpkin, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Towns, Union, Walker, White, Whitfield

Troup

Columbus Office
3100 Gentian Boulevard Suite 1A Columbus, GA 31907 Phone: (706) 562-1571 Fax: (706) 569-5237

Cartersville Office P O Box 3250 16 Center Road (30121) Cartersville, GA 30120 Phone: (770) 387-4900 Fax: (770) 387-4906

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Program Coordination Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: James A. Sommerville

Administrative Operations Manager: Debi Kirkland

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE Suite 1452 East Floyd Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

Phone: (404) 463-7600

Fax: (404) 651-9329

(District Leadership Team: Sommerville, Bethune, Crosby, Jackson, Langley, McCarty, Shepard, Weight)

MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

NORTHEAST

SOUTHWEST

(future METRO DISTRICT) (Atlanta Office)
Dr. Bert Langley, District Manager

DISTRICT
(Athens Office) Don McCarty, District Manager

DISTRICT
(Albany Office) Ken Shepard, District Manager

Industrial Team (vacant)

Drinking Water Team (Pete Dasher)

Water Team (Mary Sheffield)

Municipal Team (Brian Boutelle, acting)

Land-Air-Wastewater Team (Pete Dasher)

Air/Land Team (Bonnie Pope)

Special Team (vacant)
Perform compliance and enforcement inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater facilities)

Stormwater Team (Mike Rodock)
Perform compliance and enforcement inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater facilities)

Special Team (Tom Fowler)
Perform compliance and enforcement inspections of assigned facilities (includes some air, drinking water, land disturbing activities, scrap tire, solid waste, underground storage tank, wastewater facilities)

Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies

Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies

Respond to citizen complaints and emergencies

Assist and coordinate activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies

Assist and coordinate activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies

Assist and coordinate activities with other EPD programs and local or state agencies

Provide technical assistance to local governments

Provide technical assistance to local governments

Provide technical assistance to local governments

Counties served: Carroll, Clayton, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Heard, Henry, Rockdale, Spalding

Counties served: Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Butts, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Hall, Hancock, Hart, Jackson, Jasper, Lincoln, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Stephens, Taliaferro, Walton, Wilkes

Counties served: Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Dodge, Dougherty, Early, Echols, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Stewart, Sumter, Telfair, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, Webster, Wilcox, Worth

Atlanta Office 4244 International Pkwy Ste 114 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 362-2671 Fax: (404) 362-2712

Athens Office 745 Gaines School Road Athens, GA 30605-3129 Phone: (706) 369-6376 Fax: (706) 369-6398

Albany Office 2024 Newton Road Albany, GA 31701-3576 Phone: (229) 430-4144 Fax: (229) 430-4259

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS

Mountain District Atlanta (404) 362-2671 Mountain District Cartersville (770) 387-4900

Northeast District Athens (706) 369-6376 Southwest District Albany (229) 430-4144

West Central District Macon (478) 751-6612 West Central District Columbus (706) 562-1571

Coastal District

Brunswick (912) 264-7284 Coastal District

Savannah (912) 353-3225

East Central District Augusta (706) 792-7744

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Watershed Protection Branch

BRANCH CHIEF: Linda MacGregor

Administrative Operations Manager: Stacey L. Jones

4220 International Parkway Suite 101

Atlanta, GA 30354-3902

Phone: (404) 675-6232

Fax: (404) 675-6247

Assistant Branch Chief: Tim Cash (Chattahoochee, Flint River Basins) 404-675-1766

Assistant Branch Chief: Becky Champion (Coosa, Tallapoosa River Basins) 770-387-4935- or 404-675-1739

Assistant Branch Chief: Kevin Farrell (Oconee/Ocmulgee/Altamaha River Basins) 404-675-1621

Assistant Branch Chief: Jeff Larson (Savannah/Ogeechee River Basins) 404-675-1664

Assistant Branch Chief: Rob McDowell, (Ochlockonee/Suwannee/Satilla/St. Marys River Basins) 404-675-1650

ENGINEERING &

NONPOINT SOURCE

PERMITTING COMPLIANCE &

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Bob Scott, Program Manager

Larry Hedges, Program Manager

ENFORCEMENT
Jane Hendricks, Program Manager

Construction Mgmt Unit1 (Ken Bryan)
Construction Mgmt Unit 2 (Tom Roos)
Information Mgmt Unit (Lisa Peacock)
Engineering Unit 1 (Sam Shepherd)
Engineering Unit 2 (Frances Carpenter)
GEFA Implementation Unit (Vacant, Reports to Branch Chief)

Erosion & Sedimentation Control Unit (Jan Sammons)
Grants Unit (Michelle Vincent)
Outreach Unit (Harold Harbert)
Storm Water Unit (Drew Zurow)

Compliance & Enforcement Unit East (Bill Noell)
Compliance & Enforcement Unit West (Marzieh Shahbazaz)
Industrial Wastewater Unit (Dominic Weatherill)
Municipal Permitting Unit (David Bullard)

Review and approve engineering reports, plans and specifications for wastewater treatment facilities and sewer system extensions
Provide technical support to Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority in administering State Revolving Fund and other loan programs and provisions of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
Review and approve sludge management plans
Conduct construction inspections, process change orders, pay requests and other construction management duties for SRF- and GEFA-funded projects
Provide technical assistance to communities in the area of operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities
Review operation and maintenance manuals

Manage a statewide soil erosion and sedimentation control program
Review local erosion and sedimentation control ordinances and delegate authority to local governments for their erosion and sedimentation control programs
Issue stream buffer variances
Implement municipal, industrial and construction storm water permitting programs through NPDES permits
Issue Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications
Administer the Clean Water Act Section 319(h) federal grant program for non-point source pollution abatement projects
Promote Project WET (Water Education for Teachers): (404) 675-1762

Issue NPDES and Land Application permits to municipal, industrial, federal, and privately owned water pollution control plants
Issue industrial pretreatment permits
Issue Concentrated Animal Feedlot Operation (CAFO) permits
Monitor and enforce permit compliance
Inspect land application of municipal biosolids
Inspect, sample, and evaluate operations and permittee self-monitoring
Review engineering reports and technical documents for industrial facilities
Review and audit local pretreatment programs
Review sewer use ordinances
Evaluate sewer connection requests and treatment adequacy

Coordinate on-the-job operator training

Promote Adopt-A-Stream programs: (404) 675-1636

Respond to citizen complaints regarding water quality

4220 International Parkway Suite 101 Atlanta, GA 30354-3902 Phone: (404) 675-6233 Fax: (404) 675-6246

4220 International Parkway Suite 101 Atlanta, GA 30354-3902 Phone: (404) 675-6240 Fax: (404) 675-6245

4220 International Parkway Suite 101 Atlanta, GA 30354-3902 Phone: (404) 362-2680 Fax: (404) 362-2691

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Watershed Protection Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: Linda MacGregor
Administrative Operations Manager: Stacey L. Jones
4220 International Parkway Suite 101

Atlanta, GA 30354-3902

Phone: (404) 675-6232

Fax: (404) 675-6247

Assistant Branch Chief: Tim Cash (Chattahoochee, Flint River Basins) 404-675-1766

Assistant Branch Chief: Becky Champion (Coosa, Tallapoosa River Basins) 770-387-4935 or 404-675-1739

Assistant Branch Chief: Kevin Farrell (Oconee/Ocmulgee/Altamaha River Basins) 404-675-1621

Assistant Branch Chief: Jeff Larson (Savannah/Ogeechee River Basins) 404-675-1664

Assistant Branch Chief: Rob McDowell, (Ochlockonee/Suwannee/Satilla/St. Mary's River Basins) 404-675-1650

TOTAL MAXIMUM

WATER

WATERSHED

DAILY LOAD

WITHDRAWAL

PLANNING &

IMPLEMENTATION
Elizabeth Booth, Program Manager

PERMITTING
Clay Burdette, Program Manager

MONITORING
Elizabeth Booth, Program Manager

TMDL Implementation Coordinator (Ted Mikalsen, Acting)
Plan, develop, and implement a Statewide TMDL Implementation program.
Develop TMDL outreach activities to effectively achieve TMDL reductions in the State of Georgia.
Develop a network of TMDL partners and stakeholders by watershed to promote public participation and attainment of TMDL Implementation goals and objectives.
Develop geographical information on TMDL streams to support the TMDL Implementation Program.
Maintain data on TMDL streams identified in the TMDL Implementation program.
Coordinate the development, implementation, review, and management of contracts to facilitate the TMDL Implementation program.
Review of Watershed Assessment Plans.
4220 International Parkway Suite 101 Atlanta, GA 30354-3902 Phone: (404) 362-6538 Fax: (404) 675-6247

Ground water Unit (Bill Frechette)
Surface Water Unit (Ade Oke)
Agricultural Permitting Unit (Cliff Lewis)
531 Main Street, Suite D Tifton, GA 31794 (229-391-2400)
Issue permits for agricultural, municipal and industrial surface water and ground water withdrawals
Ensure compliance with permitted water withdrawals
Develop ground water and surface water supply conservation planning
Develop short-term and longterm water management policies and strategies
4220 International Parkway Suite 101 Atlanta, GA 30354-3902 Phone: (404) 675-6236 Fax: (404) 675-6244

Ambient Monitoring Unit (Kathy Methier)
Facilities Monitoring Unit (Mike Phipps)
Intensive Surveys Unit (Jeremy Smith)
Water Quality Modeling Unit (Andy Kao)
TMDL Modeling & Development Unit (Debbie Siemon)

Conduct monitoring of Georgia streams, rivers, lakes, and estuaries for use with wasteload allocations and to determine compliance with water quality standards
Develop river basin management plans for major river basins in Georgia
Conduct water quality modeling for wasteload allocations, water use classifications, and water quality standards in Georgia
Collect samples of facility discharges for analytical determination of compliance
Develop total maximum daily loading for varied pollutants in waterbodies in Georgia
4220 International Parkway Suite 101 Atlanta, GA 30354-3902 Phone: (404) 675-6236 Fax: (404) 675-6244

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Watershed Protection Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: Linda MacGregor
Administrative Operations Manager: Stacey L. Jones
4220 International Parkway Suite 101

Atlanta, GA 30354-3902

Phone: (404) 675-6232

Fax: (404) 675-6247

Assistant Branch Chief: Tim Cash (Chattahoochee, Flint River Basins) 404-675-1766

Assistant Branch Chief: Becky Champion (Coosa, Tallapoosa River Basins) 770-387-4935 or 404-675-1739

Assistant Branch Chief: Kevin Farrell (Oconee/Ocmulgee/Altamaha River Basins) 404-675-1621

Assistant Branch Chief: Jeff Larson (Savannah/Ogeechee River Basins) 404-675-1664

Assistant Branch Chief: Rob McDowell, (Ochlockonee/Suwannee/Satilla/St. Mary's River Basins) 404-675-1650

DRINKING WATER

DRINKING WATER

REGULATORY SUPPORT

COMPLIANCE

PERMITTING &

Brad Addison, Program Manager

ENGINEERING
Brad Addison, Program Manager

Bill Smith, Program Manager

Compliance & Enforcement Unit (Charles Williams)

East Unit (Kirk Chase)

Geologic and Hydrologic Unit (vacant)

Source Water Assessment & Protection Unit (Don Shellenberger)
Tracking & Reporting Unit (Doug Davenport)

West Unit (Bill Morris)

Core Drill Unit (Steve Walker)
UIC Permits (Bijan Rahbar)

Financial & Records Unit (Vacant)

Establish bacteriological sampling schedule and track sampling results to ensure public water system compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act
Enforce state and federal drinking water regulations concerning: lead & copper, surface water treatment, consumer confidence, and microbiological, chemical, radiological contaminants in public water systems
Inspect and certify public water systems and laboratories that analyze drinking water samples
Provide technical assistance to operators and administrators of public water systems
Collect drinking water fees
Perform source water vulnerability assessments
Implement Georgia's source water assessment and protection program
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1362 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 656-4807 Fax: (404) 651-9590
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Issue permits to operate public water systems
Review and approve water conservation and cross-connection control plans from public water systems
Approve plans and specifications, engineering reports and business plans for the construction of new public water systems (includes source, treatment, storage, and distribution system), and approve the expansion or modification of existing public water systems
Inspect public water systems to ensure that the water plant, distribution system and water storage facilities are properly operated and maintained
Enforce the state and federal surface water treatment and disinfection byproducts rules
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1362 East Atlanta, GA 30334-9000 Phone: (404) 656-2750 Fax: (404) 651-9590
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Maintain and operate drilling rigs and crews that drill exploratory borings and construct ground water monitoring wells.
Prepare Wellhead Protection Plans for water supply systems of Georgia's municipalities.
Collect samples annually from Georgia's ground water monitoring network.
Conduct investigations for sources of pollution of municipal wells and aquifers supplying municipal wells.
Review groundwater monitoring plans for biosolids application.
Perform geologic mapping.
Prepare Underground Injection Control permits.
Issue water well licenses.
Regulate oil and gas drilling
Conduct map & publication sales
19 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr Room 400 Atlanta, GA 30334-9004 Phone: (404) 656-3214 Fax: (404) 657-8379
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Watershed Protection Branch (continued)

BRANCH CHIEF: Linda MacGregor
Administrative Operations Manager: Stacey L. Jones
4220 International Parkway Suite 101

Atlanta, GA 30354-3902

Phone: (404) 675-6232

Fax: (404) 675-6247

Assistant Branch Chief: Tim Cash (Chattahoochee, Flint River Basins) 404-675-1766

Assistant Branch Chief: Becky Champion (Coosa, Tallapoosa River Basins 770-387-4935 or 404-675-1739

Assistant Branch Chief: Kevin Farrell (Oconee/Ocmulgee/Altamaha River Basins) 404-675-1621

Assistant Branch Chief: Jeff Larson (the Savannah/Ogeechee River Basins) 404-675-1664

Assistant Branch Chief: Rob McDowell, (Ochlockonee/Suwannee/Satilla/St. Mary's River Basins) 404-675-1650

SAFE DAMS

WATER RESOURCES

FLOODPLAIN

BASIN ANALYSIS

MAPPING

Ed Fiegle, Program Manager
Safe Dams Unit (Tom Woosley)

Elizabeth Booth, Program Manager
Basin Analysis Unit (Wei Zeng)

Bob Scott, Program Manager
Floodplain Management Unit (Map Modernization) (Collis Brown)

Inventory and classify dams based on development within the dam failure flood zone downstream
Approve plans and specifications for construction and repair of all high hazard dams
Continuously monitor high hazard dams for safety
Respond to emergencies due to dam failures

Provide mathematical modeling, analytical and other technical support for water basin management issues

Assist public and local governments for maintaining compliance with criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program
Conduct floodplain management reviews
Perform Community assistance visits
Cooperate as a technical partner
Perform outreach and technical assistance

4244 International Pkwy Suite 110 Atlanta, GA 30354-3906 Phone: (404) 362-2678 Fax: (404) 362-2598
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7 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr Room 440 Atlanta, GA 30334-9004 Phone: (404) 656-6382 Fax: (404) 656-6383
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ECO-TIPS for Georgia's Environment

TO PROTECT OUR LAND RESOURCES:

Choose products and containers that are recyclable.

TO IMPROVE OUR AIR AND REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING:



Car pool, van pool, use transit, telework, bike or walk when possible. Cars are the largest cause of our air pollution in most urban areas of Georgia. When you do use your car, plan ahead and combine trips and



errands. If you are buying a new car choose a fuel efficient and low emitting model.

Properly maintain your vehicle and keep tires properly inflated.

Limit idling when possible, avoid quick starts and drive within the speed limit. Refuel cars after 6:00 pm to limit daytime pollution releases and don't top off your tank.



Keep lawn equipment and boats tuned up. Do not use lawn mowers and other gas powered lawn tools on

a smog alert day, or use electric tools instead. Use electric or natural gas grills instead of charcoal and lighter fluids.



Use environmentally-safe paints and cleaning products. Delay use of oil-based paints until after 6:00 pm

or after smog season. Conserve energy and turn off lights when you aren't using them. Set air conditioners to 78oF or higher or



use a fan when possible. When buying a new appliance, think of buying one that is energy efficient.

Remember most of the energy we use comes from the burning of fuel. The more energy efficient we are, the less we pollute.



Participate in a community recycling drive or curbside program. Reuse or recycle newspaper, boxes, brown paper bags, packaging peanuts and other packaging materials. Wash and reuse glass and plastic jugs, coffee cans and dairy tubs. Reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging. Buy products that are reusable or packaged in bulk, or buy the large economy size. When possible use rechargeable batteries. This practice will help eliminate toxic metals in soil and ground water. Make sure your vehicle is well maintained and isn't leaking any fluids. Petroleum products can contaminate the soil and ground water. Try using natural household cleansers, such as soap & water, instead of chemical cleansers. If you do need to

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TO CONSERVE OUR WATER AND PREVENT POLLUTION OF RIVERS & STREAMS:

Install ultra low-flow plumbing devices and fixtures. Replace worn out washers on leaky faucets.

Take shorter showers. Five minutes or less is probably adequate.

Do not use the toilet as a trash can. Each flush uses about 5 gallons.

Turn the water off while shaving or brushing teeth. Don't let it run while you're washing your car.



Replace leaky toilet valves (a "running toilet" between flushes). You may be losing more than 250 gallons

a day.

Wash only full loads of clothes and dishes.

use products with hazardous components, follow instructions carefully. Any unused portion can be shared with neighbors or donated to businesses and charities or recycled. Do not pour them down the drain or on the ground. Maintain and repair durable products and keep appliances in good working order. Buy high-quality, long-lasting tires, and follow maintenance procedures. This will extend tire life and reduce tire waste.

Don't run the tap to get a cool glass of water.

Leave mowed grass clippings on the lawn to

Minimize lawn and garden watering. Water trees, lawns and shrubs slowly to prevent runoff.

decompose and add nutrients to the soil. Start a

Participate in a cleanup event (annual river cleanup held each October) or local Adopt-A-Stream program.

compost pile with leaves, grass and shrub clippings,

For information call 1-888-373-5947 (toll free).

and some non-meat food scraps.

Buy household products labeled non-toxic, non-phosphorous or water-soluble. Toxic chemicals can harm

stream life. Phosphorous can promote excessive growth of weeds and algae.

Dispose of trash properly. Styrofoam and plastics can kill fish and wildlife and contaminate water sources.

Inspect septic tank system annually. Pump it out every 3-5 years.

Do not dispose of solvents, hazardous chemicals or waste in storm or home drains.

Use pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers carefully and sparingly and only when other methods have

failed. Do not apply if rain is in the forecast. Remember, anything entering a storm drain goes directly into

streams, untreated.

When watering lawn and garden, divert garden hoses from paved surfaces onto grass.

revised May 2009

Do not dump used motor oil or antifreeze down storm drains. Take used motor oil and antifreeze to

designated recycling centers.

Have your car inspected and maintained regularly. Leakage of fluids will eventually reach the nearest

stream.

Report any suspicious potential pollutant discharge or illegal dumping activity. Call 1-800-241-4113 (toll

free).

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Georgia Environmental Protection Division Department of Natural Resources 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite 1152 East Tower Atlanta, GA 30334-9000

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