SSM Group and Industry News
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) has announced a series of leadership promotions and an enhanced organizational structure designed to strengthen collaboration, elevate technical and operational excellence, and position the firm for long-term growth.
Read MoreDiscussion Topics:
What is Source Water Protection?
Where to find protection zone information
Concerns with potential contamination issues and follow-up information
Managing Risks
Resources for education of customers and residents
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is pleased to announce the promotion of Benjamin Pressman, PE, to the role of Senior Technical Engineer within the Energy Services department. With 16 years of experience in mechanical and energy engineering, Ben brings a wealth of technical expertise and leadership to this position. In this role, he will be responsible for leading complex project design efforts, ensuring technical quality across deliverables, and mentoring junior staff.
Read MoreMarika Selzler, EIT, ENV SP, CEM has been promoted to the role of Department Manager. Marika has been a part of the Energy team since 2021, most recently as a Senior Energy Analyst. As the Department Manager, Marika will be responsible for daily operations of the Energy and Sustainability department and execution of the department’s strategic assignments.
Read MoreDaniel McBrien, CEM has been approved as a Tune-Up Specialist by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability.
Read MoreSpotts, Stevens and McCoy, a family-owned and managed, regional engineering firm based in Reading, PA welcomes Daniel McBrien, CEM and Brooklyne Wiley to the team.
Read MoreSSM's Energy and Sustainability Services Department (Practical Energy Solutions) helped lead a second, successful application to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant Program.
Read MoreSydney Jernigan, EIT has been named Senior Graduate Engineer, Process Engineering and Design.
Read MoreSpotts, Stevens and McCoy (SSM) a family-owned, regional engineering, environmental and surveying firm announces that Jason Newhard, CCM was elected as the Vice Chair of PA Section AWWA at the Annual PA-AWWA conference in May.
Read MoreHouse Bill 905 - Red Flag Water Usage
House Bill 2145 - Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Management
House Bill 1862, 1863, 1864, & 1865 - Act 12 Reform Package - Acquisition of Water and Wastewater Utilities
Senate Bill 286/House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Reauthorization of the PA Underground Utility Line Protection Act (PA One Call Law)
PA DEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCA Rule
PA DEP Public Water System Technical Assistance Center Board
Zane Britton, Survey Crew Chief has received his certification as a FAA Certified Remote Pilot. Britton is one of three certified pilots at SSM.
He is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology, Associate of Applied Science, Civil Engineering Technology and Associate of Applied Science, Surveying Technology. Mr. Britton has 3 years of surveying experience. He is responsible for performing all aspects of site and boundary reconnaissance, construction stakeout, and boundary, topographic, roadway and as-built surveys, as well as ultimately turning that field data into AutoCAD drawings.
Patty Burke, CPSP has earned her Certified Plan Sponsor Professional credential through Plan Sponsor Council of America.
Read MoreJamie Lorah, PE has been promoted to the role of Technical Director, Environmental Engineering in this role she will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of the Environmental Division’s business and ensuring the technical proficiency and adherence to technical standards.
Read MorePresented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Federal Legislative Update
Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Pennsylvania Legislative Update
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016
Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition
House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility
Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases
House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding
Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management
Federal Regulatory Update
Federal Regulatory Schedule
EPA Final Rule - Enhanced PFAS Reporting
Pennsylvania Regulatory Update
PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)
PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring
Risk Mitigation Measures
Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Federal Legislative Update
Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Pennsylvania Legislative Update
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016
Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition
House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility
Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases
House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Technical Guidance - DEP ID 383-4200-003
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding
Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management
Pennsylvania Regulatory Update
PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)
PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring
Risk Mitigation Measures
Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Federal Legislative Update
Bipartisan Legislation Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Pennsylvania Legislative Update
House Bill 390 - Plumber and Plumbing Contractors Licensure
House Bill 627 - Senate Bill 866 - Repeal of Act 12 of 2016
Senate Bill 820 - Public Hearings Prior to Acquisition
House Bill 626 - Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Sale of a Public Utility
Senate Resolution 141 - Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Study on the Effects of Act 12 of 2016 and Rate Increases
House Bill 299 - Public Employee OSHA Protection
Senate Bill 286 - House Bill 551 - Spill Reporting
Technical Guidance - DEP ID 383-4200-003
Senate Bill 144 - Fire Fighting Foam Management Act
Senate Bill 767 - LIHWAP Funding
Senate Bill 571 - Legionnaires Disease Risk Management
Pennsylvania Regulatory Update
PaDEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCL Rule (25 Pa. Code Chapter 109)
PaDEP Plans to Ramp Up PFAS Monitoring
Risk Mitigation Measures
Ben Pressman, Marika Selzler Williams, and Madison Kaley have recently been promoted to senior level positions.
Read MoreEvo Andreatti, GISP has earned his Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification through the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI).
Read MorePresented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com
Federal Legislative Update
Draft PFAS Senate Bill
Regulatory Update
PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Proposed
Risk Mitigation Measures - Required
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Explore cost-effective energy conservation opportunities common to many plants, increasing challenges of balancing water and air quality regulations with energy and climate concerns to minimize overall negative impacts, and insight from DEP on the department’s sustainability goals and plans to assist municipalities in reaching their goals.
Presented to: PWEA PennTec2023 Utility Management & Government Affairs Technical Program
Presented by: Ben Pressman, PE
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