Stuart Thompson

Experience

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  Chemcore, Inc

  Sept 1980 - Sept 1997

  Managing Director

  Operational director of a company engaged in chemicals and hazardous waste disposal (turnover USD 13 MM/yr), managing 35 person workforce covering two production facilities, including a liquid bulk storage terminal.– Directly responsible for compliance with Federal, state, and local environmental regulations, occupational safety and health issues.– Experienced in all aspects of hazardous materials/wastes handling and transport, environmental mitigation, response and remediation, reducing safety incidents and environmental mishaps and minimizing potential environmental liability risks. - Introduced Product Stewardship program, including cataloging and distributing of MSDSs, development and custom printing of product hazard labels, and hazard communication training at customer locations. – Designed and built 55,000 liter tank farm and bulk-to-drum facility for organic solvents storage, including secondary containment, vapor recovery and overfill protection.– Oversaw phase-out of halogenated and fluorinated hydrocarbon solvents (CHCs & CFCs) under Montreal Protocol, and replacement with low VOC and aqueous alternatives.– Developed facility pre-incident safety and emergency response plans, and coordinated with emergency responders and community representatives to mitigate effects of potential exposure.– Managed terminal operations emergency management plans, large quantity generator program, Title V, NPDES, and storm water and wastewater permits; TRI and Tier II reporting. – Prepared training programmes to build staff capacities in toxic chemical handling, care and transport of dangerous goods, proper disposal of wastes. – Managed fleet of liquid tank trailers. Oversaw haulier compliance, including vehicle roadworthiness standards, hours of service, and driver qualifications, training and drug testing.– Conducted training/awareness-raising to businesses, chambers of commerce, industry groups on product safety and waste disposal issues. Show less

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  U.S. Air Force Reserves

  Oct 1984 - Mar 1999

  Staff Judge Advocate

  * Military reservist managing four-person legal office. Performed full range of legal support activities. Specialized in management of environmental risks impacting military installations.* Performed operational assignments in France, Germany, Italy, United Arab Emirates, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.* Rank attained: Lt. Colonel * Discharge: Honorable* Awards: Air Force Commendation Medal (w/OL), Air Force Achievement Medal (w/2OL), National Defense Service Medal, Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Joint Service Commendation Award, NATO Service Medal. Show less

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  Office of the High Representative

  Mar 1998 - Sept 2004

  Legal Officer

  * Engaged in approximation to European Union law in the environmental, water and forestry sectors, recommending policies and strategies to facilitate sectoral decision-making.* Drafted primary and secondary legislation needed to support both environmental protection and a functioning economy, provided legal briefs and technical assessments, analysing gaps and areas of conformity in domestic environmental measures vis-à-vis Directives.* Advised on institutional development, decentralisation of public administration, and integration of partner country into EU administrative and policy frameworks. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2004 - now

  Consultant

  Independent consultant with international law and compliance experience, supporting international development assistance, focusing on the full range of environmental projects. Particularly interested in short-term (NKE) assignments.