Curtis M. Lichy, P.G., C.P.G.

Curtis Lichy is Director of Operations – Midwest at  PM Environmental, a Pinchin Company. and has served clients since 2000. He specializes in Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST), risk evaluation, remediation, and corrective action projects. Lichy has managed numerous projects and has received multiple regulatory closures on LUST sites. His current focus includes management of retail petroleum clients, petroleum jobbers, commercial, and insurance clients.

Areas of expertise

  • Provide senior review of reports and technical oversight to staff members on LUST and UST site assessment projects
  • National and regional project manager for Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) projects including removal and in-place closures, contaminant  delineation, remediation using Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) procedures, and reporting in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act P.A. 451 of 1994, Part 213
  • National and regional manager for Underground Storage Tank (UST) System Site Assessment projects including removal and in-place closures and reporting in accordance with the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act P.A. 451 of 1994, Part 211
  • National and regional manager for Vapor Encroachment Intrusion, and Indoor Air Assessments in accordance with Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, P.A. 451 of 1994, Parts 201 and 213, and ASTM E-2600
  • National and regional manager for drilling of soil borings, installation of monitoring wells, collection of soil, groundwater, and air samples, development of monitoring wells, and aquifer testing
  • National and regional manager for engineering activities involving the installation of remediation systems, and the operating and maintenance of remediation systems
  • Project manager for Phase II Environmental ESAs
  • Extensive field experience and senior project management of UST removal & installations, environmental excavations & trenching, building demolition, and remedial system installation activities
  • National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) reporting
  • Experience with local, state, and federal regulatory acts
  • Site-specific health and safety plan, evaluation, and development
  • Provide senior review of reports and technical oversight to staff members on LUST and UST site assessment projects

Education

  • Wayne State University, M.S. & B.S. Geology

Certifications

  • Certified Professional Geologist No. CPG-11342
  • Professional Geologist (PG) State of Alaska No. 729, State of Louisiana No. 215
  • Certified UST Professional (CP)State of Michigan – No. 1146
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40-Hour Safety Training & 8-Hour Annual Refresher Safety Training
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 8-Hour Supervisory Training
  • Loss Prevention System (LPS) Training
  • American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Training
  • Meets the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in § 312.10 of 40 CFR 312
  • API WorkSafe Training

Advanced Training

  • ASTM Risk-Based Corrective Action at Petroleum Release Sites
  • ITRC Light Non-aqueous Phase Liquids (LNAPLs): Science, Management, and Technology
  • ITRC Vapor Intrusion Pathway: A Practical Guide
  • RCRA Hazardous Waste & Non-Hazardous
  • DOT 49 CFR Subpart H Safe Transportation of Hazardous Materials

Professional Associations

  • American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)
  • Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals (MAEP)