Benjamin Pressman, PE named Senior Technical Engineer, Energy and Sustainability Services

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Benjamin Pressman, PE named Senior Technical Engineer, Energy and Sustainability Services

 

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.

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PA-AWWA & WWOAP Eastern Section 2024 Spring Conference

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Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

 

Discussion Topics

PA Legislative Update

  • House 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 Regulatory Update

  • PA DEP Safe Drinking Water PFAS MCA Rule

  • PA DEP Public Water System Technical Assistance Center Board



PA AWWA North and South Districts & WWOAP Central Section Meeting

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Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

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

PA AWWA SE & WWOAP Eastern Section Meeting: Legislative and Regulatory Update

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PA-AWWA Southeast District and WWOAP Eastern Section Meeting

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

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

WWOAP: Legislative and Regulatory Update

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Water Works Operators' Association of Pennsylvania (WWOAP) Annual Conference

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

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

BCWSA: Legislative and Regulatory Update

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Berks County Water and Sewer Association Annual Conference

Legislative and Regulatory Update

Presented by Serena DiMagno | serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

Federal Legislative Update

  • Draft PFAS Senate Bill

Regulatory Update

  • PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Proposed

  • Risk Mitigation Measures - Required



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Legislative and Regulatory Update -- Water/Wastewater

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Legislative and Regulatory Update -- Water/Wastewater

Discussion Topics

  • Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting

  • Delaware River Basin Compact - Voting Power

  • Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans

  • Bipartisan Legislation - Legionnaires’ Disease

  • New/Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations

  • Technical Guidance - Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents

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Sierra Club: Efficiency First

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Sierra Club: Efficiency First

What is an energy focus and why is it important? A focus on where to start including energy benchmarking, energy audits and evaluations, energy management, strategic planning, and evaluating your progress.

presented by Paul Spiegel, PE, LEED AP
Director Energy and Sustainability Services
paul.spiegel@ssmgroup.com

Berks County Water & Sewer Association: Do you have your Assets in the Cloud?

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Berks County Water & Sewer Association Virtual Conference: Do you have your Assets in the Cloud

Are your organization’s asset formatted in a secure method so you are prepared to react to new work place requirements as a result of an emergency? Has your infrastructure been planned and designed to modify how work was performed when your staff can no longer work from traditional brick and mortar offices? SSM will share how their advanced planning paid off for them and share ideas for your implementation.  What are the Issues with planning and implementing Capital Construction projects as a pandemic hit? Do you postpone, cancel or just charge ahead?

presented by Al Guiseppe, PG
Director Water Resources
al.guiseppe@ssmgroup.com