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Appendix C: Committee and Staff Biographies
Pages 81-86

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... She supervised a staff of approximately 1,400 that enforced the environmental laws and regulations of the state, conducted hazardous waste cleanups, responded to environmental emergencies, maintained environmental laboratories, provided financial assistance to local governments for pollution control facilities, and encouraged and supported pollution prevention programs. She received her law degree in 1977 from Washington University School of Law in St.
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From page 82...
... She has been involved in all aspects of implementation of the Arizona 1980 Groundwater Management Act, including establishing water rights and permits; developing mandatory conservation requirements for municipal, agricultural, and industrial water users; developing plans for artificial recharge, and writing the Assured Water Supply Rules that require new subdivisions in AMAs to prove a 100 year supply of water. She served on the Synthesis Team for the U.S.
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From page 83...
... In addition, Dr. McKnight conducts research focusing on interactions between freshwater biota, trace metals, and natural organic material in diverse freshwater environments, including lakes and streams in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica.
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From page 84...
... He worked on the BP/Amoco merger, considering gas-to-liquids strategy and chemical technology strategy and implementation; and on special assignments for Amoco including leading the strategy development team for a program to convert gas to liquids and oxygenates. In prior assignments with Amoco, he managed the engineering and process evaluation group for new product development in chemicals; led a team developing new reactor technology for methane conversion to syngas; and worked with Amoco Oil on coal liquefaction, refinery research, and pollution control.
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From page 85...
... Symmes has directed National Academies studies in the following areas of science policy: peer review processes and science and technology needs for the Department of Energy's radioactive waste management efforts; regulation of hardrock mining on federal lands; and competitive research within the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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