Sunil Suthar

Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct through subordinate Managers and professional staff the Materials Management Program and Compliance Reporting Program. Review relevant administrative rules and related state and federal laws and their application to alleged violations and regulated parties. Coordinate compliance and enforcement of state and federal statutes, laws, and regulations administered by the Bureau of Land (BOL). Develop program procedures and controls for both the Materials Management Program and the Compliance Reporting Program. Direct the design, review and maintenance of information systems utilized to track Compliance Program data and activities. Provide interface with appropriate sections, agencies, communities, and governmental organizations for both the MMP and Compliance Reporting program. Set Compliance program priorities, manage staff in implementing program objectives, and evaluate progress of program objectives. Write proposal affecting changes in statutes and administrative rules relevant to the Compliance Program and MMP. Negotiate, coordinate, and oversee agreements with units of local government regarding investigation and enforcement delegation agreements with units of local government regarding investigation and enforcement delegation agreements and associated funding. Review and interpret relevant administrative rules and related state and federal laws pertaining to Material Management Program (MMP). Prepare and implement MMP development strategies to incorporate needed state legislation and regulations, resource levels and program initiatives. Develop MMP program procedures and controls. Set MMP objectives, manage staff in implementing program objectives, and evaluate the progress of program objectives. Develop and write proposals affecting changes in statutes and administrative rules relevant to the MMP. Conduct and complete analyses of the MMP's current efforts. Plan, coordinate, and direct MMP education and outreach strategy. Prepare proposals with respect to various state and federal programs related to MMP. Oversee compliance with federal and state financial assurance requirements, assignment of United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) identification numbers, and completion of information into the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) information data banks. Prepare annual and bi-annual reports required by state and federal law and regulations for statewide public information. Managed budget allocation and financial reporting for various projects, ensuring optimal resource utilization and fiscal responsibility. Enhanced staff productivity through targeted training initiatives and performance management tools. Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational systems. Developed and executed strategic plans for public service programs, resulting in increased community outreach and engagement. Fostered strong stakeholder relationships by maintaining open lines of communication with community leaders, organizations, and partners. Oversaw grant proposal development and submission process, securing vital funding for public service programs and initiatives. Managed grants awarded to units of local government through pre-award, award, and post award phases. Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members. Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public. Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives. Serve as full line supervisor. Participate in state and national level meetings.

Plan, organize, coordinate and direct activities of the Illinois EPA's Field Operations Central Region consisting of inspectors, lead workers, and office support staff. Monitor region staff ensuring Solid Waste and Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) milestones are met and requirements are attained. Responsible for managing the everyday activities of the region including inspection and enforcement of sites and assisting other programs in the Bureau of Land such as Permits, Materials Management and Compliance among others. Set priorities for the region and ensures activities are consistent with State and Federal regulations. Organize, coordinate and review the work of subordinate staff engaged in responsibilities related to conducting State and Federal level field inspections/investigations and monitoring activities. Direct, evaluate and review environmental inspection activities and reports, oversee inspections/investigations conducted under State programs and the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste program, recommend referrals to the Enforcement Decision Group (EDG) for all Central Region/FOS staff, develop and implement compliance and enforcement strategies that are consistent with BOL and Division of Legal Council (DLC) practices and policies, work with DLC, Illinois Attorney General's Office, Illinois Ste Police, local State's Attorney and USEPA staff on compliance and enforcement issues and cases, develop and provide testimony at enforcement hearings and trials, conduct activities that utilize personal protection safety equipment and perform rigorous physical activity to meet safety standards to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR 1910.120. Supervisory responsibilities include: assigning and reviewing work, provide guidance and training to assigned staff, counseling staff regarding work performance, reassign staff to meet day-to-day operating needs, establish goals and objectives, approve time off, adjusts first level grievances, effectively recommend and impose discipline up to and including discharge, prepare and sign performance evaluations, determine and recommend staffing needs, participate in new hire interviews.

Served as Waste Reduction Unit Manager. Planned, organized, coordinated and directed activities of the Waste Reduction Unit staff involved with various aspects of managing statewide materials management programs including: Electronics Recycling Program, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections, Partners for Waste Paint collections, Medication Takeback Program collections, Hazardous Educational Waste collections, and other recycling and materials management programs. Implemented policies for the Waste Reduction Unit; organized, planned, executed, controlled, and evaluated statewide planning and implementation of recycling and other materials management programs implemented by the Agency. Directed and evaluated statewide planning and implementation of HHW and other Agency-supported collection programs; cultivated and maintained community relations with local government and officials, other state and federal agency employees, staff, and the general public related to statewide recycling and other material management programs and Agency-supported collection programs. Assisted Section Manager in development of section policies and procedures along with making their revisions and replacements to remain consistent with regulatory and technological changes as they developed. Assisted Senior staff members in rule making in regards to permitting requirements for Construction and Demolition Debris Permit program, Composting Permit program, Landscape Waste Transfer Station Permit and Tire Recycling Permit program; each of these permitting programs are executed by the Waste Reduction Unit. Coordinated issuance of these permits with other other Bureaus, Sections, permitee or their representatives, USEPA, environmental groups, and the public as necessary. Served as Co Chair for the Infrastructure Subcommittee (along with stakeholder chairperson) for the Governor mandated Materials Management Advisory Committee that developed findings and recommendations in regards to improvement of current state of Illinois infrastructure for diversion of waste materials from landfills. Staff related duties included: approving time cards and time off requests, assigning and reviewing work completed, counseled staff regarding work performance, established attainable short term and challenging long term goals, recommended and imposed discipline and prepared and signed performance evaluations. Provided expert testimony for the development of Land regulations, permit appeals, public hearings, and environmental justice meetings.

Reviewed assigned State and Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) permit applications to assure compliance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (the "Act"), the Title 35 Illinois Administration Code regulations (Title 35 IAC), and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Types of permit applications reviewed included Beneficial Use Determinations, Landscape Waste Transfer Stations, Municipal Waste Transfer Stations, General Construction and Demolition Debris Transfer Stations, and RCRA Waste Incineration facilities. Drafted permits, denial letters, and Notice of Deficiencies for the Permit Section Manager's signature. Reviewed assigned closure plans to assure compliance with the Act, Title 35 IAC regulations, and federal grants. Prepared written responses to written/oral inquiries directed to the Bureau of Land as requested by Unit Manager. Reviewed Solid Waste Determinations and prepared letters of approval, denial, or further explanations for the Section Manager's signature. Prepared renew notes for the record addressing all actions taken and the procedures followed in arriving at the final decision on each action. Conducted field visits to assigned facilities. Utilized word, excel, Docuware, FACES to log, research, and track applications as assigned.

Performed detailed engineering analysis which involved solving both complex and routine problems related to granting, denying, and rejecting of Clean Air Act Permit (major polluters) applications for air pollution sources operated by miscellaneous industrial sources. Reviewed Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) applications/permits for sources that needed to transition to major source category and needed Clean Air Act Permits; transitioned FESOP permits to CAAPP permits on case by case basis. Assisted in development, interpreted, and explained technical criteria, policies and regulations for purposes of developing draft permits and answering inquiries from non-agency sources. Assisted general public/permit applicants in application of technical/scientific standards and procedures in regards to design and operation of environmental systems. Reviewed and evaluated technical/scientific documents for completeness and accuracy. Utilized word, excel, ISIS and permit section databases to log, track, review and draft permits for Permit Section Manager's signature.

Performed detailed engineering analysis which involved solving both complex and routine problems related to review of State and Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) permit applications. Drafted State and FESOP draft permits as part of training for Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP). Performed detailed engineering analysis which involved the solving of both complex and routine problems related to the granting, denying, and rejecting of Clean Air Act Permit (major polluters) applications for air pollution sources operated by miscellaneous industrial sources. Reviewed FESOP permits/applications for sources that needed to transition to major source category and needed Clean Air Act Permits; transitioned FESOP permits to CAAPP permits on case by case basis. Assisted in development, interpreted, and explained technical criteria, policies and regulations for the purposes of developing draft permits and answering inquiries from non-agency sources. Assisted the general public/permit applicants in the application of technical/scientific standards and procedures as they related to design and operation of environmental systems. Reviewed and evaluated technical/scientific documents for completeness and accuracy. Utilized word, excel, Iceman and permit section databases to log, track, review and draft permits for Permit Section Manager's signature.

Performed technical review of State and Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) permit applications and drafted State and FESOP draft permits as part of training for CAAPP permit program. Performed detailed engineering analysis which involved solving both complex and routine problems related to the granting, denying, and rejecting of State and FESOP Permit applications. Interpreted, and explained technical criteria, policies and regulations for the purposes of developing draft permits. Reviewed and evaluated technical/scientific documents for completeness and accuracy. Utilized word, excel, ICEMAN and permit section databases to log, track, review and draft permits for the Permit Section Manager's signature.

Reviewed the technical aspects of inspections, reports, records, permits and other pertinent BOA documents related to air pollution matters in which a potential violation was alleged in order to develop a working knowledge of the issues sufficient to contribute to their resolution. Project managed compliance files according to the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (the "Act") Section 31 Enforcement guidelines thereby ensuring environmental compliance was achieved. Assured that all actions conducted by the Bureau of Air pursuant to the Section 31 process of the Act met statutory deadlines or were brought to the attention of the Bureau management promptly. Coordinated the activities of various persons assigned to collaborate in a timely resolution of air pollution violations. Monitored the status of cases assigned to me, monitored the accuracy and completeness of the Violation Tracking System for assigned cases and produced management reports sufficient to ensure that cases were resolved promptly. Attended the Monthly Investigative Report (MIR) meetings to collaborate with respective regional field offices, legal and compliance staff. Participated with peers in development of protocols to implement the USEPA's policy on Timely and Appropriate Resolution of High Priority Violations (HPV). Assisted in the review and updating of the Enforcement Response Plan to incorporate changes from the USEPA Timely and Appropriate policy. Individually developed a checklist that was utilized by field operations to evaluate High Priority Violators for the BOA.

Reviewed the technical aspects of inspections, reports, records, permits and other pertinent BOA documents related to air pollution matters in which a potential violation was alleged in order to develop a working knowledge of issues sufficient to contribute to their resolution. Project managed compliance files in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (the "Act") Section 31 Enforcement guidelines, thereby ensuring environmental compliance was achieved. Assured that all actions conducted by the Bureau of Air pursuant to the Section 31 process of the Act met statutory deadlines or were brought to the attention of the Bureau management promptly. Coordinated the activities of various persons assigned to collaborate in a timely resolution of air pollution violations. Monitored the status of cases assigned to me, monitored the accuracy and completeness of the Violation Tracking System for assigned cases and produced management reports sufficient to ensure that cases were resolved promptly. Performed engineering analysis of emissions data, identified inconsistencies between the issued permits, and reviewed company annual emission reports and data collected during field visits. Interpreted the information and identified areas where there were data inconsistencies, data gaps and errors. From information gathered, I coordinated and implemented the process to correct any of the above inconsistencies with the emission inventory system. Reviewed emission reports to determine compliance with air pollution regulations. Reviewed records and reports submitted for compliance purposes to determine their relevance to the emission inventory data. Recommended appropriate compliance and enforcement actions. Participated in the Phase 2 design of the Emission Reduction Market System. Proposed revisions, if necessary, to the Annual Emission Reporting rule and reporting forms to streamline the process and make reporting simpler for sources. Coordinated the necessary activities for making applicability determinations. Lead the Bureau team in coordination for developing applicability determination work products.

Performed engineering analysis of emissions data, identified inconsistencies between the issued permits, and reviewed company annual emission reports and data collected during field visits. Interpreted information and identified areas where there were data inconsistencies, data gaps and errors. From information gathered, I coordinated and implemented the process to correct any of the above inconsistencies with the emission inventory system. Reviewed emission reports to determine compliance with air pollution regulations. Reviewed records and reports submitted for compliance purposes to determine their relevance to the emission inventory data. Recommended appropriate compliance and enforcement actions. Proposed revisions, if necessary, to the Annual Emission Reporting rule and reporting forms to streamline the process and make reporting simpler for sources.

Assisted Resident Civil Engineer in layout, inspections, documentation, and verification of work done according to plans and specifications for $6.0 million static weight station construction project along Interstate 55 near Williamsville, Illinois. Assisted in engineering survey and documentation to layout of both high-speed and low-speed weight-in-motion scales. Inspected and documented work done by contractor, ensuring all work met plans and specifications. Assisted in engineering survey and documentation to layout relocation of on and off pavement ramps for the station. Assisted in engineering survey and documentation to layout reinforcement steel for new concrete pavement. Assisted in engineering layout, inspection and documentation of work completed by contractor for patching, milling, and resurfacing of 2.2 miles of Interstate 55 adjacent to weight station.

Assisted Resident Civil Engineer in layout, inspections, documentation and verification of work to meet plans and specifications of a $2.3 million bridge construction project. The project consisted of construction of northbound and collector distributor bridges at intersection of Interstates 255 and 270 near Edwardsville, Illinois. Member of engineering survey crew to inspect and document: wick drain installation, precast concrete beams for structural stability-deformations and compliance with plans and specifications. Part of engineering survey crew that laid out, and documented fillet elevations on steel beams prior to false work and deck work.

Assisted Resident Civil Engineer in layout, inspections, and documentation of a $5 million bridge project. The project consisted of new construction of a bridge relocating Chain of Rocks road over Federal Aid Proposed (FA) Route 310 near Edwardsville, Illinois. Member of survey crew that laid out center line and right-of-way for initial earthwork. Inspected and documented the installation of settlement monitoring system and geotech fabric. Inspected and document installation of precast concrete culverts according to Illinois Department of Transportation specifications. Led engineering survey crew to lay out and document elevations of the settlement monitoring system. Assisted engineering survey crew in the layout of the substructure.