Alan R. Hughes, RG, LG, PG
Principal Geologist
Alan has 20 years of experience in environmental consulting in the Pacific Northwest. He is recognized for his ability to successfully execute efficient and effective environmental investigations and feasibility…
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Science has always been in my life because I love learning about the world around me. I am very fortunate that my every day work involves using science to develop site-based solutions and strategies that solve problems to benefit the environment and the community.
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Science has always been in my life because I love learning about the world around me. I am very fortunate that my every day work involves using science to develop site-based solutions and strategies that solve problems to benefit the environment and the community.
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Who is Alan R. Hughes, RG, LG, PG?
Alan has 23 years (1998) of experience in environmental consulting in the Pacific Northwest. He is recognized for his ability to successfully execute efficient and effective projects from environmental investigations to cleanup action plans. He has experience in site assessments and remediation of wood-treating facilities, pesticide sites, metallurgical mine and mills sites, chlorinated-solvent sites, solid waste sites, refineries, petroleum-contaminated sites, dry cleaning facilities, and other hazardous waste sites.
Alan currently is the program manager for multiple large investigations and remedial designs supporting remediation of basin-wide impacts related to historical mining operations in northern Idaho. He has in-depth knowledge of Washington and Oregon environmental regulations and experience in negotiation with state and federal agencies. Alan has successfully negotiated focused and cost-effective approaches to site investigation, risk assessment, and remedy selection with oversight agencies, resulting in significant client benefits while meeting regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Washington
Licenses
Registered Geologist: Oregon, No. G1928
Licensed Geologist: Washington, No. 2498
Professional Geologist: Idaho, No. PGL-1437
Certifications
40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operation Training
Hazardous Waste Management and Supervision
Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space Recognition
First Aid/CPR Training
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