BEAU HODGE, PG

hydrogeology, site investigation
DNAPL characterization & remediation
In situ remediation design & implementation
vapor intrusion assessment & mitigation
closure strategy

EDUCATION
B.S., Geology, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1984REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Geologist, North Carolina #1243
Registered Site Manager, NC Registered Environmental Consultant Program
CAREER SUMMARY
Mr. Hodge has over 27 years of experience with environmental site investigation andremediation with a focus on metals and recalcitrant compounds including chlorinatedsolvents, creosote, and coal tars. He is a professional geologist with expertise indeveloping assessment, remediation and closure strategies. He is a Registered Site
Manager (RSM) under the North Carolina Registered Environmental Consultant (REC)
Program, the voluntary remediation program for hazardous waste sites in North Carolina.
Mr. Hodge has worked at hazardous waste sites, former wood treating sites, manufactured
gas plant sites, electric utilities, former scrap yards and other industrial facilities under
USEPA CERCLA and RCRA programs and state programs in North and South Carolina,Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Montana, and Virginia. Technical expertise
includes high resolution site characterization (HRSC) approaches using various
techniques, and the design, implementation and operation of in situ chemical oxidation,bioremediation, thermal, as well as traditional remediation techniques, in both porous andfractured media. Mr. Hodge also has extensive experience with the assessment andmitigation of vapor intrusion issues. He has experience managing multiple stakeholders
in the PRP, legal and regulatory arenas.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCEMGP Portfolio Evaluation, 14 Sites, North Carolina
Mr. Hodge serves as the Project Director for evaluating risk-based closure options for 14
former Manufactured Gas Plants (MGP) sites in North Carolina that have had various levelsof remedial actions taken over the decades. Geosyntec developed a risk matrix to score sites
based on North Carolina risk-based criteria and ranked the sites based on potential to movethe site toward closure using recent regulatory updates. Three sites are currently being moved
toward closure pathway.

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Page 2Former Phosphoric Acid Plant and Steam Generating Station, Mount Holly, North
Carolina
Mr. Hodge is serving as the Project Director for the assessment and risk-based remediationof a former phosphoric acid plant and steam generating power station. Heavy metals andPCBs are the principle chemicals of concern at the site. The PCBs will be addressed under
TSCA and the remaining constituents will be addressed through the Inactive Hazardous Site
Branch of the Division of Waste Management.
Former Combined Cycle Generator Decommissioning, Wilmington, North Carolina
Mr. Hodge serves as Project Director for a decommissioning project for a public utility.
Significant fuel oil and the form of LNAPL is present around the above ground storage tanks,conveyance piping, and generators. Using a combination of rapid assessment techniques,assessment and remedial approaches were evaluated simultaneously to address LNAPL andintegrate approach to the Corrective Action Plan.
Crompton and Knowles Assessment and Remediation, Lowell, North Carolina
Mr. Hodge serves as the Project Director for the assessment and remediation of the former
dye manufacturing facility near Charlotte. NCDEQ has contracted Geosyntec to be theirconsultant for the site. The focus is to direct the limited bankruptcy funds (~$2MM) towardrisk-based clean up of the site while working concurrently with the Brownfields Section in
support with the developer.
Cape Fear Wood Preserving Superfund Site, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Mr. Hodge serves as the Project Director to support NCDEQ with the operation andmaintenance of the OU2 groundwater remediation system at the former wood treatingfacility. Over the course of 17 years, Mr. Hodge has been interacting with USEPA andNCDEQ on this orphan site to optimize the groundwater remediation at the site. To date, theequivalent of 13,300 gallons of creosote has been recovered from the site.
Woodlake Dam Emergency Response and Mitigation Design, Vass, North Carolina
Mr. Hodge serves as the project manager for emergency response and design of mitigation
measures following implementation of the Emergency Action Plan in response to Hurricane
Matthew. Geosyntec prepared design documents for temporary breach and interim remedies
for submittal to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Dam Safety
Division.
Assessment and Remediation of PCBs, Metals, PAHs, and VOCs, Former Shulimson
Brothers Scrap Yard North Carolina REC Site, Asheville, NC. Mr. Hodge is the Project
Director and RSM for this REC site. Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC)
previously leased a six-acre site in Asheville, North Carolina to a scrap yard. The
historical metal scrap yard operations impacted groundwater with volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) and soil with metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbon, and polychlorinatedbiphenyls (PCBs). The site entered into an Administrative Agreement with the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to conduct a Registered
Environmental Consultant (REC)-directed voluntary remedial action. Geosyntec wascontracted in 2014 to carry out a groundwater Remedial Action Plan (RAP) and developa RAP for soil. Geosyntec addressed data gaps identified in the previous consultant’sBeau Hodge, PGPage 3
Remedial Investigation (RI) and conducted additional soil and groundwater sampling.
Geosyntec submitted an addendum to the RI that incorporated a risk evaluation to support
the RI addendum conclusions and establish remedial goals. Consistent with new sitecharacterization and risk assessment requirements imposed by NCDEQ, Geosyntec
conducted a focused assessment of PCB congeners in site soils. Using fingerprint
characterization, we identified PCB levels and compositions outside the fence boundaries
that were consistent with urban background. Because of the supplemental assessment
work conducted at the site and associated risk evaluation, Geosyntec was able tosubstantially reduce the anticipated remedial footprint. Currently, Geosyntec is preparinga Feasibility Study so that a RAP for soil can be finalized and implemented.
Asheville Mechanical Facility Aboveground Storage Tank Site, Asheville, NC. The
Mechanical Facility Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) site is located within NSRC’srailyard in Asheville, North Carolina. The site is comprised of a 300,000-gallon diesel
AST area and an area adjacent to the locomotive inspection pit which includes an 8,000gallon lube oil AST and an underground diesel supply line. Geosyntec collected
groundwater samples for analyses of extractable petroleum hydrocarbons (EPH) andvolatile petroleum hydrocarbons (VPH). To gather data for a potential risk-based closure
to include both soil and groundwater, NCDEQ recommended collecting soil samples frompreviously impacted areas on the site to be analyzed for PAHs and EPH. Geosyntec
collected the requested soil samples and gauged the presence of free product in thegroundwater monitoring wells in November 2017. While laboratory analytical resultsfrom the soil samples showed minimal impacts to groundwater. NSRC have negotiatedwith the NCDEQ, UST Section to discontinue groundwater sampling and abandon themonitoring wells in the LIP area (if no free product is present after one gauging event).
Free product gauging will continue in wells adjacent to the AST. In the absence of freeproduct after a period of time, a risk-based closure for the site can be negotiated.
Geosyntec’s efforts and regulatory negotiations on behalf of NSRC have accelerated theclosure process which is anticipated to be less than two years for a two-decade old
NCDEQ UST site.
Site Assessment for Asheville Town Branch Site, Asheville, NC. The NCDEQ contacted
Geosyntec and NSRC in December 2016 regarding a sheen observed on a portion of Town
Branch which lies within the NSRC Asheville Railyard, and subsequently issued a Noticeof Violation (NOV) to NSRC. As part of the NOV, the NCDEQ, Division of Water
Resources (DWR) requested booms be deployed and maintained in Town Branch and that
NSRC develop a strategy to assess and abate petroleum sheen observed in the stream.
Geosyntec was then contracted by NSRC to address the required responses outlined in theNOV, which consisted of surface water sampling, stream inspections, and site assessment
activities. Geosyntec performed a site assessment to evaluate groundwater, soil, andsediment impacts and concluded that an obvious source area/remedial treatment zone had
not yet been identified. Geosyntec prepared a remedy screening table, which identified
and evaluated remedial technologies that could potentially abate the petroleum sheen atthe site. Geosyntec recommended an additional phase of assessment to address data gaps
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Page 4recently submitted to and approved by NCDEQ, DWR. Because the site is situated near
the location of a former AST, the NCDEQ, UST Section has also been involved with thisproject. Geosyntec’s immediate response to mitigation of the sheen, timely response tothe requirement set forth in the NOV, and regulatory communications have resulted in nofines or penalties issued to NSRC by NCDEQ.
Preliminary Site Assessments, NCDOT Monroe Bypass, Monroe, NC. Mr. Hodge served
as Principal-in-charge over nine separate assessments of properties along the Highway 74
proposed bypass. The types of properties vary from retail gas stations to former auto junkyards. He evaluated multiple contaminants of concern including petroleum hydrocarbons,volatile organic compounds and metals. He incorporated proposed construction plans
into the assessment plan and conducted preliminary background metals evaluation toassess potential risk at site.
Risk Mitigation, Former RTUS Site, Graham, NC. Mr. Hodge serves as Principal-incharge for a former commercial dry cleaning operation in the Piedmont of North Carolina.
Mr. Hodge has helped negotiate voluntary remediation in lieu of a consent order with theNCDEQ. Vapor intrusion and potable water supply wells in the vicinity of the site are thedrivers for this site. Dissolved chlorinated hydrocarbons have migrated more than 1,500
feet from the source area and there are over 45 interested properties and stakeholders.
Geosyntec canvassed surrounding properties and gathered data to develop a conceptualsite model than incorporated and prioritized risk factors from vapor intrusion and potablewells. In addition to implementing vapor mitigation systems, Geosyntec is also assessing
the source area to evaluate feasibility of remedial options for longer-term strategicplanning.
Remedial Investigation/Vertical Profiling, Ram Leather Superfund Site, Charlotte, NC.
Mr. Hodge serves as the project manager for the detailed investigation of groundwaterflow in the Piedmont transition zone for the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study ata former dry cleaning site being conducted under the Remedial Action Contract forRegion 4 EPA. The approach used unique sampling techniques through partiallyweathered rock to characterize vertical distribution of chlorinated VOCs and hydrauliccharacteristics at the bedrock interface and assisted the feasibility study.
High Resolution Site Characterization, Confidential Client, Rocky Mount, NC. Mr.
Hodge services as technical director for the assessment of NAPL source areas at a RCRAclosure site. The use of membrane interface probe (MIP), hydraulic profiling tool (HPT)and mobile laboratory in conjunction with direct push techniques (DPT) allowed thecollection of hundreds of data points over the course of two weeks allowed for a highly
refined conceptual site model. The refined CSM allowed us to reduce the total volume
estimate of impacted media to be remediated from several acres to less than 10,000 squarefeet. Mr. Hodge assisted in negotiating an alternative closure agreement with the NCDEQ
RCRA Division.

Focused Feasibility Study, Cape Fear Wood Preserving Site, Fayetteville, NC.

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Page 5Hodge serves as the Principal-in-charge for conducting high-resolution sitecharacterization using TarGOST at the former wood treating facility. A detailed 3dimensional model was developed to revise the Conceptual Site Model. Thermalremediation was evaluated as a remedial option. Mr. Hodge also serves as the project
manager for conducting bench scale tests for in situ stabilization at the site.
CCR Investigation, Confidential Client, Chapel Hill, NC. Mr. Hodge serves as ProjectManager for the remedial investigation of coal combustion residuals (CCR) impacts at acogeneration facility providing steam and power. CCR materials were identified during
construction activities and were tied to past operations at the plant. Geosyntec developed
the Remedial Investigation Work Plan to conduct work under North Carolina’s voluntary
remediation program. Highlights of the investigation include a tiered visual assessment
program to determine the extent and magnitude of CCR impacts. Geosyntec also utilized
incremental sampling techniques to determine a mean concentration for the risk
assessment reducing the number of samples needed for laboratory analysis and reducing
the potential for outlying sample results.
Assessment and Remediation of PCB Contamination, Confidential Rail Client,
Asheville, NC. Mr. Hodge serves as Principal-in-charge for assessment and remediationof former scrap yard impacted with PCBs, metals, and PAHs. Mr. Hodge is leading projectthrough the North Carolina voluntary remediation program and is serving as theRegistered Site Manager, in which he acts as consultant and regulator. Mr. Hodge
developed remedial strategy to manage wastes from multiple wastes streams underdifferent regulatory closure scenarios.
Assessment of Coal Ash Ponds, Confidential Client, Multiple Locations, NC. Technicallead for the hydrogeology and geochemical aspects, including flow modeling of potential
impacts to soil and groundwater due to storage of CCRs in large ash ponds throughout
central and eastern North Carolina. Mr. Hodge is helping the client negotiate withNCDEQ to reduce multiple regulatory jurisdictions into a single agency unit for a portionof one site.
MGP Assessment and Remediation, Confidential Client, Augusta, GA. Technical Directorfor assessment and remediation of a former Manufactured Gas Plant in Augusta, GA
focusing on development of the conceptual site model and demonstrating monitored
natural attenuation outside the zone of active remediation.
Vapor Intrusion Mitigation, Confidential Client, Union, SC. Project Manager andtechnical lead for the design of a positive pressure system to mitigate intrusion ofchlorinated solvents. Mr. Hodge worked with the Brownfields Section of SCDHEC andled regular meetings with counsel and regulators throughout the redevelopment of anindustrial complex. Served as technical lead for assessment of CVOC impacted soils
around former degreaser.
DNAPL Assessment and Feasibility Study, Cherokee Magnolia, Charleston, SC. Mr.

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Page 6Hodge served as Project Manager for assessment and risk mitigation for multiple parcels
under Voluntary Cleanup Contracts (VCC) under South Carolina voluntary cleanup
program. The overall site is composed of three CERCLA sites, one former wood treatingsite and two former fertilizer manufacturers. The complex site involved assessment of
creosote and metals impact over a large areas including wetlands and shore protection for
redevelopment of a multi-use parcel. Mr. Hodge’s technical focus was DNAPL
assessment and remediation along with vapor intrusion mitigation.
Thermal Modeling, Superfund Site, USEPA 4 RAC, Tampa, FL. Project Manager andtechnical lead for development of predictive models that would simulate several thermal
remediation approaches at a chlorinated solvent site. Both Electric Resistance Heating(ERH) and in situ Thermal Destruction (ISTD) were simulated to develop the remediation
action plan for EPA Region 4.
Remediation of Chlorinated Solvents, Confidential Client, Greensboro, NC. ProjectManager and RSM for the development and implementation of a remedy on a large-scale
TCE plume with DNAPL at a textile manufacturer in both porous and fractured media.
Developed site conceptual model and piloted in situ reductive dechlorinated under theREC program in North Carolina.
Remediation of Creosote Extended Plume, USEPA 4 RAC, Brunswick, GA. Project
manager for implementation of an ozone injection pilot study at a former CERCLA woodtreating site in Brunswick, GA. Ozone used in combination with in-situ bioremediation toapply barrier approach to extended groundwater plume for EPA Region 4.
Remediation of Creosote DNAPL, USEPA 4 RAC, Fayetteville, NC. Operate andmaintain a complex groundwater treatment system for treatment of contaminatedgroundwater at a former wood treating facility. Initiated system enhancement to increasesystem uptime and contaminant recovery. Directed the execution of DNAPL
characterization using laser induced fluorescence (LIF) techniques, particularly TarGOST.
Evaluated benefits of using enhanced DNAPL removal approaches including thermal
remediation, surfactant flushing, barrier containment, and in-situ chemical oxidation toaccelerate site cleanup. Mr. Hodge interacted with both NCDEQ and EPA during various
phases of the remedial alternatives analysis and implementation.
Remedial Investigation, Salisbury, NC. Project Manager and RSM for the implementationof Remedial Investigations (RI) of two separate manufacturing facilities in Salisbury, NC
under the REC program. Subject sites involve characterization of chlorinated solvents infractured bedrock.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Hodge, B. 1997, Guided Horizontal Drilling for Treatment of Xylenes: Florida
Remediation Conference: Orlando, Florida, 1997.

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Page 7Hodge, B. 2012, The Benefits of Developing a Conceptual Site Model to Refine FullScale Strategy: Battelle Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated andRecalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, California, April 2012.