M. Tony Lieberman

Qualification Summary

Mr. Lieberman is an environmental scientist with over 36 years of experience in the environmental industry. He has served in multiple capacities at Solutions-IES including Program Manager, Project Director, Project and Task Manager. He manages larger-scale, multi-task contracts overseeing technically challenging work. Mr. Lieberman is a leading practitioner in the field of soil and groundwater assessment and remediation of petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, pesticides, metals and PCBs, having worked on numerous sites for industry, NCDENR and Department of Defense clients. Mr. Lieberman has authored and provided senior review of technical documents including reports, protocols, work plans, sampling and analysis plans, quality assurance project plans and health & safety plans. He is Solutions-IES’ Quality Assurance Manager and head of its QA Training Program and is responsible for the production of high quality deliverables by Solutions-IES’ project teams.

• Specializes in the application of in situ and ex situ bioremediation technologies.
• Manages multiphase remediation R&D as well as traditional assessment and cleanup projects, treatability studies, and technology evaluations.
• Provides Sr. Project Management on large federal government, state, local and private indefinite quantity contracts.
• Leads Solutions-IES’ QA Program ensuring thorough data analysis and accurate presentation yielding high quality deliverables in all areas.

Education/Training

M.S., Microbiology Pennsylvania State University, 1974 B.S., Biology St. Lawrence University, 1971 Establishing a Total Quality System, North Carolina State University Quality Improvement Process, Philip Crosby Associates, Inc.

Registrations/Certifications/Licenses

• Project Management Professional, 2013
• Registered Site Manager (RSM) in North Carolina, 2001 to present

Committees

Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC), Perchlorate Team, 2004 to 2007

Representative Projects

Brownfields

Brownfields Assessment and Corrective Action at a Former Textile Facility, Hamilton, NC. Project Manager for an assessment and remediation project at the closed Alamac Knit Fabrics, Inc., manufacturing facility in Hamilton, NC. Managed soil and groundwater assessment using Geoprobe® and monitor wells, prepared and submitted the Comprehensive Site Assessment and prepared of the Corrective Action Plan containing engineering alternatives for the groundwater plume contaminated with chlorinated solvents discharging to a surface water body. The approved remediation plan included an air-sparge trench to intercept the plume from discharging to a tributary and an in situ biodegradable edible oil substrate treatment solution to promote natural attenuation of the contaminant plume. Engaged the former owner, a prospective out-of-state buyer and the NCDENR Brownfields program in negotiations resulting in an agreement that enable the purchase and saved over 200 jobs in the community. The remediation plan was effective and resulted in a cost savings to the client of almost $1M compared to traditional technologies.

Brownfields Agreement Allows Ownership Transfer of Active Textile Plant, Lumberton, NC. An employee-led ownership group wanted to purchase the struggling factory and keep it afloat, but was concerned about environmental liability. Served as Project Manager and headed up the assessment of PCE DNAPL conditions in the source area, followed by soil excavation and on-site ex situ thermal treatment of heavily contaminated areas. Based on a laboratory treatability study, the short-range solution involved installation of an infiltration gallery and groundwater recovery system for stimulating enhanced anaerobic in situ bioremediation by addition of soluble sugar in the source area. To address long term degradation needs, the biodegradable edible oil substrate treatment solution was implemented surrounding the source area. Monitored Natual Attenuation was the approved groundwater remedy for areas downgradient of the source. SIES’ efforts convinced the Brownfields Program of the minimal risk and provided the buyers with confidence to proceed. The project, valued at $.5M, was fast-tracked through the regulatory agency and implemented within one-year of initiation.

Chlorinated Solvents

Demonstration of Emulsified Oil Substrate for Bioremediation of TCE with and without Bioaugmentation, Evansville, IN. Project Manager responsible for the design, implementation and performance monitoring of side-by-side permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) with and without bioaugmentation. The 9-month project successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of adding EOS®598B42 to stimulate anaerobic reductive dechlorination and the additional response by inoculating the aquifer with BAC-9™ dechlorinating microbial consortium. The project provided design and performance information that could be used for expanding to full-scale remediation of the site. Contract value = $160,000

Demonstration of an Emulsified Oil Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) for Remediating Perchlorate and Chlorinated Solvents, Manufacturing Plant, Elkton, MD - Project Manager and Co-Principal Investigator for Environmental Securities Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) contract to determine the effectiveness of EOS® injected into the aquifer as a permeable reactive barrier (PRB) for stimulating biodegradation of perchlorate and 1,1,1-trichloroethane (TCA). The project includes site characterization, biological microcosm studies, laboratory oil emulsion transport studies as well as the field pilot-scale assessment of the technology. Contract Value = $400,000.

Pilot Study Demonstration of Emulsified Oil Substrate for Bioremediation of TCE in a Source Area, Charleston, SC. Project Manager and Co-Principal Investigator for Environmental Securities Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) contract to determine the effectiveness of EOS® injected into the aquifer as a source area treatment for TCE. The project included site characterization, site selection and tracer studies, substrate injection and over 2 years of performance monitoring. Observed pH toxicity effects were overcome by follow-up injections of a buffered emulsified oil formulation so sustain effectiveness. Contract Value = $425,000.

Comparative Evaluation of Edible Oil Substrate at Four Air Force Bases: Altus, OK, Dover, DE. Edwards AFB, CA, and Arnold AFB, TN. Assistant Project Manager for the evaluation of the use of edible oil substrate for the treatment of TCE and other chlorinated solvents in groundwater. The project demonstrated the successful use of edible oil, and several oil-in-water emulsion formulations, to stimulate anaerobic reductive dechlorination of chlorinated ethenes and ethanes. Project was funded by Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) and resulted in four technical reports, an application protocol for the edible (emulsified) oil technology, and patents for EOS®, the product developed and tested in the field.

Groundwater Assessment and Corrective Action Planning at a Former Textile Facility, Hamilton, NC. Project Manager conducting soil and groundwater assessment using Geoprobe® and monitor wells, submittal of the Comprehensive Site Assessment and preparation of the Corrective Action Plan containing engineering alternatives for the groundwater plume contaminated with chlorinated solvents discharging to a surface water body. The approved remediation plan included an air-sparge trench to intercept the plume from discharging to a tributary and an in situ biodegradable edible oil substrate treatment solution to promote natural attenuation of the contaminant plume. Participated in negotiations resulting in Brownfields Agreement that facilitated a transfer in property ownership.

Multi-phased Remediation of Chlorinated Solvents in Soil and Groundwater at an Active Textile Factory, Lumberton, NC. Sr. Project Manager of a multi-phased assessment and remediation. Project involved additional Geoprobe® investigation of tetrachloroethene (PCE) DNAPL conditions in the source area, followed by soil excavation and on-site ex situ thermal treatment of heavily contaminated areas. Based on a laboratory treatability study, the short-range solution involved installation of an infiltration gallery and groundwater recovery system for stimulating enhanced anaerobic in situ bioremediation by addition of molasses in the source area. To address long term degradation needs, the biodegradable edible oil substrate treatment solution was implemented surrounding the source area. Downgradient corrective action involved utilizing a Natural Attenuation approach.

Groundwater Assessment of Chlorinated Solvents at the Abandoned Texfi Manufacturing Plant, Fayetteville, NC. Project Manager for the assessment of the vacant, hurricane-damaged textile manufacturing facility that included many aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) formerly used to store hazardous chemicals alongside a large brick manufacturing building. The facility is located immediately adjacent to Fayetteville’s Hofer Water Treatment Plant and the Cape Fear River, both sensitive receptors because of their importance to the City’s drinking water supply. SIES reviewed NCDENR files and worked closely with the Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (IHSB) to develop a Sampling and Analysis Plan, provide cost estimates for each of six stages of progressive assessment, and implement a multi-faceted assessment of six areas of the site. Several areas of the assessment were conducted inside the collapsed building and required penetrating the concrete floor to sample. Samples from 46 temporary Geoprobe® wells showed elevated concentrations of PCE and TCE, suggesting DNAPL in the aquifer, especially in an area adjacent to the AST farm and dye room. Two areas were shown to be of little future concern, and other areas were found to be amenable to MNA as the groundwater remedy.

Remediation of Solvents Using an Aboveground Bioreactor, Planters Lifesavers, Inc., Suffolk, VA. As Project Director/Project Manager, Mr. Lieberman participated in the remediation design, regulatory negotiation, implementation, operation, and closure for Planters LifeSavers Company. Planters wished to sell the property without any further obligation. Mr. Lieberman managed the biotreatability study, the remediation design, regulatory negotiation, implementation, and operation. After excavation and disposal of heavy-metal contaminated soils, groundwater was treated at 3 gpm with the closed-loop PetroClean® bioremediation system with nutrient feed and pH control. Via co-metabolism, the chlorinated and non-chlorinated solvents were remediated in a 2-year period and VDEQ granted closure to the owners.

Soil and Groundwater Assessment

NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch (IHSB) Indefinite Quantity Contract, Multiple Sites, North Carolina. Project Director for SIES state-lead contract with NCDENR for Orphan State Superfund sites in North Carolina. Soil and groundwater assessments were performed for contaminants including lead (Pb), pesticides, copper-chromium-arsenic (CCA), petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents. Responsible for allocating resources required to complete the assessments, overseeing remedial actions, managing several budgets concurrently, and reporting. As primary contact with State regulatory agency personnel, SIES helped develop and implement remediation activities to close several of 42 sites where assessments were performed. Contract Value = $1.5M

Phase II RCRA Facility Investigation at Mallinckrodt Raleigh Pharmaceutical Plant, Raleigh, NC. Project Manager for soil and groundwater assessment at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Project included the investigation of several SWMUs and support for the closure of a hazardous waste storage pad. Coordinated the efforts of drillers, hydrogeologists and geophysicists to acquire data from which to determine the need for corrective action at each SWMU. One SWMU was found to contain PCB-contaminated soil and a second SWMU contained DNAPL solvents. Health and safety was a high priority with some areas requiring Level B PPE. Project evolved into a RCRA Facility Investigation on six areas of continuing concern.

Regulatory Compliance

Risk-Based Determination of No Further Remediation of Chlorinated Solvents and 1,4-Dioxane in Groundwater, Former Manufacturing Site, Knightdale, NC. Sr. Project Manager for preparation of the first Remedial Action Plan (RAP) in North Carolina receiving approval for risk-based closure of the groundwater contamination incident under State Law SL 2011-186 which allows for consideration of risk-based standards for final No Further Remediation determination. Assembled historical data, performed trend analysis, and conducted statistical and toxicological evaluations to create case for developing alternate remediation target concentrations and granting No Further Action. Managed public notice activities and ushered RAP through the regulatory process. Contract value = $96,000.

Data Compilation and Presentation of Findings to Support Reductions in Monitoring Locations and Frequency, ATK, Elkton, MD. Assisted the Plant Engineer in developing a strategy to present to the US EPA Region 3 and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to reduce groundwater monitoring program from 28 wells monitored quarterly to 12 wells monitored semi-annually. Provided graphical and statistical support to demonstrate that current program was excessive and offered little additional information than could be gained from more selected monitoring. The plan results in significant time and cost savings to the client. Contract value = $19,000

Remedial Technology

Combined Air-Sparge and Bioremediation Approach at a Former Textile Facility, Hamilton, NC. Project Manager conducting soil and groundwater assessment using Geoprobe® and monitor wells, submittal of the Comprehensive Site Assessment and preparation of the Corrective Action Plan containing engineering alternatives for the groundwater plume contaminated with chlorinated solvents discharging to a surface water body. The approved remediation plan included an air-sparge trench to intercept the plume from discharging to a tributary and an in situ biodegradable edible oil substrate treatment solution to promote natural attenuation of the contaminant plume. Participated in negotiations resulting in Brownfields Agreement that facilitated the transfer of property ownership and saved many jobs in the area.

Combined Low-Temperature Thermal Treatment and Infiltration Gallery Effectively Remediation Soil Contamination an Active Textile Factory, Lumberton, NC. Sr. Project Manager of a multi-phased assessment and remediation. Project involved additional Geoprobe® investigation of tetrachloroethene (PCE) DNAPL conditions in the source area, followed by soil excavation and on-site thermal treatment of heavily contaminated areas. Based on a laboratory treatability study, the short-range solution involved installation of an infiltration gallery and groundwater recovery system for stimulating enhanced anaerobic in situ bioremediation by addition of molasses in the source area. To address long term degradation needs, the biodegradable edible oil substrate treatment solution was implemented surrounding the source area. Monitored Natural Attenuation was approved as the groundwater remedy downgradient from the source area.

In Situ Chemical Oxidation Remediates Petroleum Contaminated Groundwater, Raleigh, NC. Provided Sr. Project Management to help develop a strategy to address BTEX contamination in groundwater from past UST system operation. The Corrective Action Plan met the requirements of both the NCDENR UST Section and the Aquifer Protection Section and included two ISCO groundwater treatments using Sodium Persulfate as the Oxidant. Quarterly monitoring showed rebound and additional remediation was indicated. Served as liaison for client and regulatory personnel to develop a future plan of action to close the site.

Remediation

Bioremediation (non-chlorinated)

Bioremediation of Industrial Solvents in Groundwater, The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, NC. Significant releases of industrial chemicals from railcar off-loading practices led to an unknown volume of industrial solvents in soil and groundwater beneath an operating facility. As project scientist and project manager, Mr. Lieberman was responsible for directing a multidisciplinary project team to conduct the laboratory biofeasibility study, provide ongoing laboratory support, interpret remediation data, and the implement full-scale remedial design to treat the contamination. The solvents were biodegradable and a closed-loop PetroClean® bioremediation system was installed to treat soil and groundwater. It included a recovery well network, chemical pre-treatment, settling, filtration and fixed-film bioreactors with pH control and nutrient feed, and a re-infiltration gallery to percolate treated water at 5 to 10 gpm.

Soil Remediation

Evaluation of Dieldrin-Contaminated Soil for Pre-Construction Road Design for NCDOT, Former Klumac Rd. Pesticide Site, Salisbury, NC. Worked as Sr. Consultant assisting Project Manager with developing work plan to assess extent of soil contaminated with the pesticide Dieldrin and develop a plan for disposal. Develop sampling plan based on cut and fill plans provided by NCDOT for new tunnel and railroad overpass. Provided interface with NCDENR regulators to understand options for disposal and/or re-use of soil.

Hazardous Drum and Soil Removal from Crowders Mountain State Park, Gastonia, NC. This North Carolina Orphan Superfund site was littered with rusted out empty drums, partially full drums with paint and solvent waste, and buried drums beneath a wooded 2-acre parcel. Provided Sr. Project Management consisting of coordinating assessment by Solutions-IES with activities by subcontracted drum removal contractor. Removed close to 100 drums from the site, some requiring overpak and disposal as hazardous waste. Other liquids were consolidated and tested with Haz Cat kits. Soils were stockpiled, secured and sampled to determine disposal options. Solutions-IES also monitored the breathing space on the site in order to alert neighbors of potentially harmful vapors and collected drinking water samples from residential wells to reassure neighbors of the absence of contamination.

Remediation of Lead Battery Contaminated Soil at Oak Haven Mobile Home Park, Salisbury, NC. Project Manager for NC Inactive Site’s large lead abatement project. Stormwater sewer line had been buried beneath a residential property at the mobile home park. Project Manager responsible for coordinating Geoprobe® assessment to determine the extent of contamination and subsequent excavation and removal of lead and lead battery casings in soil that had been used to bed the sewer line. Approximately 1,000 tons of soil were disposed of as hazardous waste and the site restored.

Stabilization and Removal of Lead Contaminated Soil from an Agricultural Field, Guyton Battery Services Site, Chadbourn, NC. Served as Project Manager at the Cartrette Field Superfund Site where approximately 150,000 square feet of cotton filed had been used for disposal of battery chips. Solutions-conducted the soil sampling, evaluated cleanup approaches, prepared a Removal Action Plan (RAP) and implemented the cleanup measures for the lead-contaminated soils. The cleanup measures included improvements of access roads to the work site, design and implementation of dust suppression and erosion and sediment control measures, stabilization of approximately 2,000 cu yd of soil impacted with lead, excavation, transportation and disposal of approximately 7,000 cu yd or 9,100 ton of contaminated soil, and backfilling with clean, imported topsoil and restoration of the excavated area. The lead-contaminated soil was remediated in-place without removal and disposition at a landfill as a hazardous waste, saving the client in excess of $500,000.

Stabilization and Removal of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soil from a Firing Range, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, TN. Served as Sr. Project Manager on lead assessment and remediation of two small-arms firing ranges at the park. Set up work plan to evaluate potential for impact to groundwater and surface waters and provided QA oversight on the Corrective Action Plan which evaluated several options for remediation of the lead-impacted soils. Further aided the PM with scopoe and schedule and provided technical report documenting the successful soil excavation, stabilization and removal and site restoration activities.

Monitored Natural Attenuation

Remediation of NCDOT Asphalt Testing Sites. Worked as Sr. Consultant on developing Remedial Action Plans for several former asphalt-testing sites across North Carolina. Reviewed assessments, current conditions reports, and helped strategize best approach to addressing site needs.

Demonstration of the Potential of Monitored Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater, Indian Head and Elkton, MD. - Principal Investigator and Project Manager for the Environmental Securities Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) contract to evaluate the potential for Monitored Natural Attenuation (MNA) of perchlorate. The project included site-screening from seven DoD installations, extensive laboratory microcosm testing including enzyme assays, and field testing of the hypotheses at two sites in Maryland. Prepared in-depth technical reports for each site and a Protocol applicable for use by DoD, industry and the regulatory communities. Contract Value = $1.1 M.

Abiotic Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvents, Manufacturing Plant, Knightdale, NC. Project Manager providing RCRA regulatory consulting, environmental assessment, and operation of an existing groundwater remediation system. Groundwater monitoring and quarterly monitoring was performed according to the specifics of the facility’s Hazardous Waste Management Post-Closure Permit. Worked with regulatory personnel to prepare HSWA-only permit modifications that allowed cessation of the groundwater recovery system and termination of the NPDES permit and development of a Monitored Natural Attenuation CAP. Have overseen implementation of the CAP including long-term monitoring, while gaining approval for reduced sampling.

Natural Attenuation of Chlorinated Solvent Plume at a former Service and Maintenance Facility, Garner, NC. Mr. Lieberman serves as the Registered Site Manager overseeing the remediation of a shallow chlorinated solvent plume. Mr. Lieberman managed the groundwater investigation, prepared the Remedial Action Plan and now oversees implementation of the monitoring program associated with Monitored Natural Attenuation groundwater remedy. The contingency plan is protective of a receiving stream at the far end of the plume and has not been triggered by slow changes to the concentrations of VOCs in groundwater.

UST and Petroleum Related:

Closure of Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Release Incident, Lumberton, NC Sr. Project Manager for the cleanup of a release of ~ 2600 gallons of No. 6 Fuel Oil from a transfer pump malfunction at an industrial site. The release was confined to the floor of a walled secondary containment area that housed two large aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). After reporting the incident to the NCDENR, UST Section, Fayetteville Regional Office, and receiving a standard Notice of Regulatory Requirements (NORR), SIES helped the client negotiate a stepwise path forward that the UST Section was comfortable with to remediate the release and close the site. The client removed and disposed of ~100 tons of contaminated soil to 2.5 ft bgs until SIES could collect clean confirmatory samples. SIES produced one comprehensive report for the incident and received a No Further Action letter within one day of submittal. Contract value = $20,000.

Closure of Contiguous AST/UST/Pond Incidents at a Closed Manufacturing Site, Butner, NC Sr. Project Manager for the cleanup of three contiguous petroleum incidents uncovered at the former manufacturing plant. The client began decommissioning, demolishing and remediating various locations on the site to prepare the property for sale. Upon draining an 180,000-gallon stormwater pond, it became apparent that releases from No. 2 and No.6 fuel oil from two former ASTs situated adjacent to the pond had impacted the floor of the pond significantly. The AST releases received a separate incident number and cleanup commenced. The AST foundations were removed and over-excavation of petroleum contaminated soil led to the discovery of two 20,000-gal USTs nearby that had been abandoned in place, but never cleaned. The USTs were assigned a separate incident, but SIES convinced the NCDENR UST Section to handle the cleanup of the three contiguous areas as one comprehensive location. Collectively, the total area remediated was approximately 0.33 acre, with removal of 5100 tons of soil and 620,000 gal water. SIES collected 120 soil samples to confirm closure and installed three monitor wells to test groundwater. EOx powdered oxygen-release product was added to the base of two 1,000 sq ft areas of excavation to promote in situ bioremediation of soil and groundwater before backfilling. Remediation was successful and Secretary canceled the Notice of Residual Petroleum and prior Land Use Restriction that had been in place. The thorough cleanup helped the owner with marketing the site to prospective developers. SIES contract value = $70,000.

Phase II HTRW Soil and Groundwater Investigation, Grundy, VA. Project Manager and QA/QC Director for a USACE site that required investigation as part of a road realignment plan. The goal was to evaluate possible impacts from a nearby UST. Mr. Lieberman prepared the QCP and provided senior review of the SSHSP, Investigation Report, and IDW Plan. Mr. Lieberman was the primary contact with the USACE COR and provided the necessary fast-track implementation schedule in order to meet project objectives on time and within budget. Contract Value = $47,000

Remedial Action Plan Development and Remediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Soil in Highway Right-of-Way for NCDOT, Midland, NC. Worked as Sr. Consultant assisting Project Manager with preparing Work Plan and implementing remediation at Preslars Exxon site. Assisted with developing plan for in situ bioremediation of residual petroleum hydrocarbons in groundwater using sulfate-mediated biological anaerobic oxidation.

NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Indefinite Quantity Orphan UST Contract, Multiple Sites, North Carolina. Project Director responsible for allocating resources required for UST removals, site investigations and remedial actions. Maintained ongoing interaction with State regulatory agency personnel.

UST Closure at Fast-Food Restaurant, Hillsborough, NC. Project Manager for a Phase I due diligence environmental site assessment discovered the site had formerly been a gas station and there was no record of the USTs being closed. Three tanks were found beneath the parking lot and were closed according to NC UST Trust Fund guidelines. The client received reimbursement for the allowable services that were performed and was able to proceed with his purchase.

UST Assessments and Bioremediations, Various Sites, North Carolina. Project Manager for sites in Raleigh, Tarboro and Fayetteville. Each was using either Geoprobe® or standard drilling practices to access and evaluate groundwater conditions. Soil and groundwater samples from each site were subjected to confirmatory laboratory treatability studies and the results applied to design a closed-loop bioremediation system at each site. In Raleigh, the gasoline plume extended off the property and beneath the adjacent highway. In Tarboro, the plume was mostly under the gasoline station; in Fayetteville, the plume co-mingled with documented plumes from adjoining gas station releases. Aboveground fixed-film bioreactors were installed and infiltration lines constructed to recycle the treated effluent back into the ground. The systems operated effectively resulting in significant reductions in petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations in groundwater.

Emergency Response to a UST Leak Threatening a Drinking Water Supply, Franklinton, NC. Project Manager coordinating the emergency response to a petroleum UST system at a gas station that was leaking through fractured bedrock and discharging to a stream in the bottom of a ravine. Surface collection and sorption pads were implemented as an immediate action, followed by installation of a corrugated pipe sump and float-activated recovery system directly in the stream bed. Affected surface water was initially pumped to an aboveground bioreactor for treatment. After concentrations were reduced, an air-stripper replaced the bioreactor. The interdiction successfully protected the drinking water reservoir from impact.

Excavation and Disposal of Gasoline and Diesel-Contaminated Soils, Dunn, NC. Project manager for environmental oversight of retrofit and remediation of gasoline and diesel-contaminated soils at a high-volume gas station/convenience store located along Interstate 95. Met with client and tank contractor to coordinate testing of soil and ambient air during upgrading of underground piping and tanks. Made sure client was apprised of findings and provided direction on excavation of contaminated soils that were found. Collected soil composites from stockpile and identified most economical disposal options for the client.

Other: Treatability / Pilot Studies

Pilot Study Demonstration of Emulsified Oil Substrate for Bioremediation of TCE with and Without Bioaugmentation, Evansville, IN. Project Manager responsible for the design, implementation and performance monitoring of side-by-side permeable reactive barriers with and without bioaugmentation. The 9-month project successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of adding EOS®598B42 to stimulate anaerobic reductive dechlorination and the additional response by inoculating the aquifer with BAC-9™ dechlorinating microbial consortium. The project provided design and performance information that could be used for expanding to full-scale remediation of the site. Contract value = $160,000.

Pilot Scale Demonstration of the Effectiveness of Buffered-EOS (AquaBupH™) for Treating TCE in a Low pH Aquifer, NAS Pensacola, FL. Provided senior consultation on design, implementation, data evaluation and reporting related to the injection of buffered-EOS® (AquaBupH™) into a highly acidic aquifer with high VOC concentrations. Solutions-IES determined that further assessment of aquifer conditions would be necessary to support an in situ bioremediation remedy, but the approach had potential for full-scale application.

Bench-Scale Laboratory Treatability Studies, Various Sites, Nationwide. Mr. Lieberman served as both Project Manager and Microbiologist for many treatability studies on multiple sites for multiple clients. He designed and performed numerous laboratory biofeasibility and treatability studies investigating the biodegradability of organic compounds and the feasibility of various matrices to support biological activity. Also tested abiotic removal mechanisms. Responsible for development and testing of protocols for measuring aqueous toxicity, continuous culture methods, and wastewater treatment, which became part of the laboratory's SOPs. Managed and conducted laboratory projects.

Pilot-scale Macrocosm Treatability Test, Mallinckrodt Raleigh Pharmaceutical Plant, Raleigh, NC. Project Manager and Field Operations Leader for the setup and sampling of a large treatability study on the biodegradability of sludge and surface water from two lagoons on site. Test was set up outdoors for health and safety reasons. Large vessels were aerated and seeded with wastewater sludge to demonstrate biodegradation of nitrobenzene and aniline.

Wastewater

Closure of Former Wastewater Lagoon and Sump, Butner, NC A 100,000-gallon wastewater lagoon was part of their permitted wastewater pre-treatment system. A 700-gallon in-ground concrete sump was an intermediate structure of the system. The manufacturer had ceased operations at the plant and was demolishing and remediating various locations on the property. The lagoon had become full of sludge and was at risk of over-topping during heavy rain events. After the owner’s contractor removed the sludge, drained the water and removed the liner, SIES sampled the underlying soil and found elevated levels of antimony, cadmium and selenium. SIES guided over-excavation until confirmatory sampling showed the Target Screening Values (TSV) had been met. To save money, SIES negotiated with the NCDENR Division of Water Resources (DWR) to handle the sump along with the lagoon as part of the same closure activity. SIES activities and report achieved No Further Action for soil, but groundwater was shown to contain low level of antimony. At request of the NCDENR, Division of Water Resources, SIES prepared a Comprehensive Site Assessment (CSA) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to address residual antimony in groundwater. After much negotiation, Monitored Natural Attenuation was accepted as the groundwater remedy and is on-going. SIES contract value = $115,000.

Mercury Remediation at a Pharmaceutical R&D Facility, Research Triangle Park, NC. Served as Senior Project Manager for the assessment of sources of trace levels of mercury resulting in violation of the facility’s industrial user permit (IUP). The initial phase involved an evaluation of mercury concentrations in the wastewater from several research and office buildings. In anticipation of changes in the facility’s Industrial User Permit (IUP), grab and composite samples were collected from several outfalls and tested for low levels of mercury. Based on the findings, sources of mercury were identified and recommendations were made for product replacements, better housekeeping and changes to the sampling program. In the second phase, remediation activities were performed to clean sewer lines, manholes, and neutralization basins on the site. Confirmation sampling demonstrated the success of the remediation approach and was instrumental in helping the facility stay in compliance with the new stricter enforcement levels.

Temporary Activate Sludge Bypass System, Cherubusco, IN. Provided services as Environmental Scientist assisting the Project Manager with the operation of a temporary operation of 200 gpm bypass activated sludge system. The Town’s trickling filter plant had been contaminated with PCBs by a release from an upstream user. Monitored TSS, Volatile Suspended Solids, and set up BOD evaluations to monitor water quality. Recommended adjustments to maintain optimal treatment. Maintained vigilance while the wastewater treatment plant was brought back on line after decontamination was completed.

Wastewater Residuals and Stormwater Testing at the Mallinckrodt Raleigh Pharmaceutical Plant, Raleigh, NC. Sr. Project Manager providing a number of wastewater and stormwater-related sampling and reporting activities. Worked closely with plant personnel to monitor input to the on-site wastewater treatment plant and performed testing of residuals applied to land application fields.

Field Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage, Pennsylvania. Investigated a microbiological mechanism for cleanup of acid mine streams in central Pennsylvania for the Institute for Research on Land and Water Resources at Penn State University. Methods evaluated the trickling filter as an effective treatment system. Conducted successful laboratory and field trials and published recommendations for implementing an improved means of treating this large problem.

Honors and Awards

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Presentations/Posters

Lieberman, M.T., J. Keener, W.J. Beckwith, A. Sanford and M. Singletary, 2012. “Emulsified Oil and Buffered-Substrate Treatment of TCE in a Multi-Zoned Aquifer.” Platform presentation at the Eighth International Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Battelle, Monterey, CA. May 21-24, 2012.

Lieberman, M.T., J. Keener, M. Behrooz, R.C. Borden and M. Singletary, 2012. “Pilot Study to Reduce Sulfide Toxicity in a TCE-Contaminated Aquifer Undergoing Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination.” Platform presentation at the Eighth International Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Battelle, Monterey, CA. May 21-24, 2012.

Lieberman, M.T. and T.M. McGuire, 2012. “Bioremediation Pilot Test Using Bioaugmentation – Is it Worth It?” Presented at the Third Biennial Southeastern In Situ Soil and Groundwater Remediation Conference, Raleigh, NC, March 7, 2012.

Lieberman, M.T. and B. Langan, 2010. “Secondary Water Quality Impacts from In Situ Injectable Substrates and Chemicals”. Presented at the Second Biennial Southeastern In Situ Soil and Groundwater Remediation Conference, Raleigh, NC, February 23-24, 2010.

M.T. Lieberman, 2009. “Confirming Monitored Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater.” Platform presentation at the Tenth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, June 6-9, 2009, Baltimore, MD.

Borden, R.C., M.T. Lieberman and J. Macdonald, 2008. “Field Application of Emulsified Oils for EISB”. Presented at the AFCEE Technology Transfer Workshop, San Antonio, TX, April 2008.

Lieberman, M.T., R.C. Borden, W.J. Beckwith, and M. Yeh, 2008. “Using Emulsified Oil Substrate (EOS®) for In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents and Perchlorate”. Presented at the GEPC, Saitama, Japan, June 2008.

Lieberman, M.T., S.L. Knox, R.C. Borden and R.J. Cramer, 2007. “Approaches for Evaluating the Monitored Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater”. Poster presented at the Ninth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, Battelle, Baltimore, MD. May 7 – 10

Lieberman, M.T., R.C. Borden, P.B. Hatzinger, N.C. Sturchio, J.K. Böhlke and B. Gu, 2007. “Isotopic Fractionation of Perchlorate and Nitrate during Biodegradation in an EOS® Biobarrier”. Platform presentation at the Ninth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, Battelle, Baltimore, MD. May 7 – 10.

Borden, R.C. and M.T. Lieberman, 2007. “Reductive Dechlorination in Acidic Aquifers – How to Make it Work”. Platform presentation at the Ninth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, Battelle, Baltimore, MD. May 7 – 10.

Beckwith, W.J., R.C. Borden, M.T. Lieberman and I. May, 2007. “Bioaugmentation of a Source Area Following Biostimulation with Emulsified Oil”. Platform presentation at the Ninth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, Battelle, Baltimore, MD. May 7 – 10.

Lieberman, M.T. and S.L. Knox, 2005. “Monitored Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater”. Presented at National Ground Water Association Conference on MTBE and Perchlorate: Assessment, Remediation and Public Policy, May 26-27, 2005, San Francisco, CA

Borden, R.C., C. Zawtocki, M.T. Lieberman, A. Leeson, and E.S. Becvar, 2004. “Anaerobic Bioremediation with EOS®- Cost Effective Design and Field Implementation”. Platform presentation at the Eighth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, June 6-9, 2005, Baltimore, MD.

Lieberman, M.T., C. Zawtocki, R.C. Borden and G.M. Birk, 2004. “Remediation of Perchlorate and Trichloroethane in Ground Water Using Edible Oil Substrate (EOS®)”. Presented at MTBE and Perchlorate: Remediation and Public Policy, Costa Mesa, CA, June 3-4.

Zawtocki, C., M.T. Lieberman, R.C. Borden and G.M. Birk, 2004. “Edible Oil Emulsion Treatment of Perchlorate and Trichloroethane in Groundwater”. Platform presentation at the Fourth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, CA, May 24-27.

Borden, R.C., M.T. Lieberman, C. Zawtocki, and W.J. Beckwith, 2003. “Anaerobic Biodegradation of Perchlorate and 1,1,1-Trichloroethane in Groundwater Using Edible Oil Emulsion”, Partners in Environmental Technology Technical Symposium & Workshop, Washington, D.C. December 2-4.

Lieberman, M.T. and R.C. Borden, 2003. “Anaerobic Biodegradation of Perchlorate and Chlorinated Solvents Using Emulsified Edible Oils”. Presented at The 5th Environmental Technology Symposium & Workshop, Charlotte, NC, March 24-28, 2003.

Borden RC, KM Coulibaly, Y Jung, CM Long, NL Lindow, MD Lee, MT Lieberman, JR Gonzales, 2003. “Use of Edible Oil Substrate (EOS) for In Situ Anaerobic Bioremediation”. Extended Abstract – Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence Annual Workshop, San Antonio, TX, March 2003.

Lieberman, M.T., 2002. “Perseverance, Participation, Practicality and Technology Lead to Brownfields Success”. Presented at Brownfields 2002, Charlotte, NC, November 13-15, 2002.

Lieberman, M.T., 2002. “Innovative Technology for the Cleanup of Chlorinated Solvents in Groundwater Beneath Brownfields Sites”. Presented at Brownfields 2002, Charlotte, NC, November 13-15, 2002.

Mold and Mildew: Sources, Health Effects, and Remediation." Presented in: The Construction Industry's Newest Nightmare. Safran Law Offices seminar, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 19, 2002.

Borden, R.C., K.M. Coulibaly, A.S. Harvin, C.M. Long, M.T. Lieberman, 2001. “Enhanced Anaerobic Bioremediation using Emulsified Edible Oils”. Partners in Environmental Technology Symposium & Workshop, SERDP, Alexandria, VA, Nov. 2001.

Lieberman, M.T., 2000. “Edible Oils: The ‘Healthy Choice’ Alternative for Chlorinated Solvent Bioremediation”. Presented at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 4, 2000.

“Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents”. Presented with Dr. R.C. Borden at Southern Division (SOUTHDIV) Facilities Command, Restoration Division. September 27, 2000.

“Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents”. Presented with A.M. Borden at Atlantic Division (LANTDIV) Facilities Command, Restoration Division. March 22, 2000.

“Enhanced In Situ Reductive Dechlorination”. Presented with A.M. Borden for Environmental Management Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp LeJeune, February 1, 2000.

Lieberman, M.T., 1998. “The Consultant’s Role in the NPDES Process”. Presented at the Sanford Holshouser Law Firm Seminar on Current Issues in Water Quality. Seminar held at Sanford Holshouser Law Firm, Raleigh, North Carolina, December 7, 1998.

“Natural Attenuation in the Risk-Based Environment”. Presented with A.M. Borden and W.J. Beckwith. Geologists Continuing Education Workshop 97-3, Olsen Enterprises, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina, June 14, 1997.

Lieberman, M.T., 1996. “Groundwater Remediation: Pretreatment Approaches and Alternatives”. Presented at the City of Raleigh Industrial Pretreatment Seminar held at Mallinckrodt Inc., Raleigh, NC, August 21, 1996.

Lieberman, M.T., 1995. “Obtaining Site-Specific Data in Support of Natural Attenuation/Intrinsic Bioremediation”. Presented at New England Environmental Expo, Boston, MA, May 1995.

Lieberman, M.T., 1996. “Groundwater Remediation: Pretreatment Approaches and Alternatives”. Presented at the City of Raleigh Industrial Pretreatment Seminar held at Mallinckrodt Inc., Raleigh, NC, August 21, 1996.

Lieberman, M.T., 1995. "S.P.A.C.E.: Spill Assessment and Cleanup Evaluation. The Consultant's Frontier". Presented at Graduate Student Seminar, Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Polytechnical Institute, Blacksburg, VA, March 1995.

Lieberman, M.T., 1994. "Bioremediation: Evolution and Applications". Presented at Annual Meeting of Association of Engineering Geologists, Williamsburg, VA, October 1994.

Lieberman, M.T., 1994. "Bioremediation: Applications for the Carolinas". Presented at Institute for Business Law Seminar, Raleigh, NC, August 1994.

Lieberman, M.T., 1993. “In-situ Bioremediation". Presented as course lecture in Dept. of Cell Physiology, NC State University Department of Veterinary Medicine, March 1993.

Lieberman, M.T., 1992. "Soil Contamination and Corrective Biological Treatment". Workshop presented at Diplomado en Ecologia Industrial, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Queretaro, Mexico, August 1992.

Lieberman, M.T., 1992. In-situ Biological Remediation of Diesel Fuel-contaminated Soil and Groundwater at Camp Grayling Army Airfield, Grayling, MI". Presented at Symposium: Environmental Compliance and Enforcement at DOD Installations, New Orleans, LA, October 1988.

Lieberman, M.T., 1988. "Biological Treatment of Petroleum Hydrocarbons from Leaking Underground Storage Tanks". Presented at Underground Storage Tanks Conference and Exhibition. Leak Detection Technology Association, Washington, DC, June 1988.

Publications

Lieberman, M.T., S.L. Knox, and R.C. Borden , 2010. Perchlorate Monitored Natural Attenuation in Groundwater: Building 1419 Site, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, MD. Prepared by Solutions-IES, Inc., for Project No. ER-0428, Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, Arlington, VA, July 2010.

Lieberman, M.T., S.L. Knox, J. Keener, and R.C. Borden, 2010. Perchlorate Monitored Natural Attenuation in Groundwater, Elkton, MD. Prepared by Solutions-IES, Inc., for Project No. ER-0428, Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, Arlington, VA, August 2010 (Draft Final, Submitted).

Knox, S.L., M.T. Lieberman, R.C. Borden, M.B. Yeaton and R. Zambito, 2009. “Biodegradation Rates Confirm Monitored Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater.” Abstract G-02, in: G.B. Wickramanayake and H.V. Rectanus (Chairs), In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation—2009. Tenth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium (Baltimore, MD; May 5–8, 2009). ISBN 978-0-9819730-1-2. Publisher: Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH. www.battelle.org/biosymp

Cameron-Clarke, I.S., D.M. Duthe, M. Pienaar, D. Hunkelar and M.T. Lieberman, 2009. “Enhanced In Situ Bioremediation Trials for a Mixed-Contaminant Plume in Fractured Rock Aquifer, South Africa.” Abstract L-20, in: G.B. Wickramanayake and H.V. Rectanus (Chairs), In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation—2009. Tenth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium (Baltimore, MD; May 5–8, 2009). ISBN 978-0-9819730-1-2. Publisher: Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH. www.battelle.org/biosymp

Singletary, M.A., J. Dehart, M.T. Lieberman and R.C. Borden, 2009. “Field Pilot Testing Biostimulation of for Enhanced Reductive Dechlorination of TCE in a Low-pH Aquifer.” Abstract L-52, in: G.B. Wickramanayake and H.V. Rectanus (Chairs), In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation—2009. Tenth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium (Baltimore, MD; May 5–8, 2009). ISBN 978-0-9819730-1-2. Publisher: Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, OH. www.battelle.org/biosymp

Lieberman, M.T. and R.C. Borden, 2009. Edible Oil Emulsion for Treatment of Chlorinated Solvent Contaminated Groundwater at SWMU 17, Charleston Naval Weapons Station, SC. Prepared by Solutions-IES, Inc., for Project No. ER-0221, Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, Arlington, VA, July 2009.

Lieberman, M.T., S.L. Knox, and R.C. Borden, 2008. Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater: Processes, Tools and Monitoring Techniques. Prepared by Solutions-IES, Inc., for Project No. ER-0428, Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, Arlington, VA, August 2008

Borden R.C. and M. T. Lieberman, 2008. Chapter 8: Passive Bioremediation of Perchlorate Using Emulsified Edible Oil. In: H. Stroo and C.H. Ward (eds.), In Situ Bioremediation of Perchlorate in Groundwater. SERDP/ESTCP Remediation Technology Monograph Series, Springer Science + Business Media, LLC. NYC, NY., pp: 155-176.

Nzengung, V.A., M. T. Lieberman, H.F. Stroo and P.J. Evans, 2008. Chapter 11: Emerging Technologies for Perchlorate Bioremediation. In: H. Stroo and C.H. Ward (eds.), In Situ Bioremediation of Perchlorate in Groundwater. SERDP/ESTCP Remediation Technology Monograph Series, Springer Science + Business Media, LLC. NYC, NY., pp: 219 – 243.

Lieberman, M.T., R.C. Borden, W.J. Beckwith and A.M. Borden, 2008. Protocol for Enhanced In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents and Perchlorate Using Emulsified Oil Substrate. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference, Hazardous Waste Management, Chania-Crete, Greece, October 1-3.

Borden, A.M., M.T. Lieberman, W.J. Beckwith and R.C. Borden, 2008. Using Emulsified Oil Substrate (EOS®) for In Situ Bioremediation of a Trichloroethene Source Area in Residual Soils. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference, Hazardous Waste Management, Chania-Crete, Greece, October 1-3.

Borden, R.C., W.J. Beckwith, M.T. Lieberman, N. Akladiss and S.R. Hill, 2007. Enhanced Anaerobic Bioremediation of a TCE Source at the Tarheel Army Missile Plant Using EOS. Remediation, Summer 2007, pg 5 – 19.

Lieberman, M.T., S.L. Knox, R.C. Borden and R.J. Cramer, 2007. Approaches for Evaluating the Monitored Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater. In: Proceedings of the Ninth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, Battelle, Baltimore, MD. May 7 – 10.

Lieberman, M.T., C. Zawtocki, R.C. Borden and W.J. Beckwith, 2006. Edible Oil Barriers for the Treatment of Perchlorate Contaminated Groundwater. Prepared by Solutions-IES, Inc., for Project No. ER-0221, Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, Arlington, VA, February 16, 2006.

Lieberman, M.T., S.L. Knox, W.J. Beckwith, and R. C. Borden, 2006. Evidence for Effective Remediation of Perchlorate using Monitored Natural Attenuation. In: Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, CA, May 22-25, 2006.

Knox, S.L., M.T. Lieberman and R.C. Borden, 2005. “Monitored Natural Attenuation of Perchlorate in Groundwater.” In: Proceedings of the Eighth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, June 6-9, 2005, Baltimore, MD

Beckwith, W.J., R.C. Borden, C. Zawtocki, M.T. Lieberman, D.Koch, and I. May, 2005. Anaerobic Bioremediation of a Piedmont Saprolite Source Area with EOS®. In: Proceedings of the Eighth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, June 6-9, 2005, Baltimore, MD.

Lee, M.D., M.T. Lieberman, W. Beckwith, R.C. Borden, P. Haas, E.S. Becvar, K. Dobson and G.J. Sandlin, 2007. Edible Oil Pilots to Enhance DNAPL Sequestration and Reductive Dechlorination. In: Proceedings of the Eighth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, June 6-9, 2005, Baltimore, MD.

Zawtocki, C., M.T. Lieberman, and G.M. Birk, 2004. A Dash of Oil and Let Marinate, Pollution Engineering, May 2004, pages 30-34.

Lieberman, M.T., N.L. Lindow, R.C. Borden, and G.M. Birk, 2003. Anaerobic Biodegradation and Biotransformation Using Emulsified Edible Oil. In: Calabrese, E.J., P.T. Kostecki and J. Dragun (Eds.), Contaminated Soils, Sediments and Water: Science in the Real World. Springer , Vol. 9, pp 485-500.

Lee, M.D., M.T. Lieberman, W.J. Beckwith, R.C. Borden, J. Everett, L. Kennedy, and J.R. Gonzales. 2003. Pilots to Enhance Trichloroethene Reductive Dechlorination and Ferrous Sulfide Abiotic Transformation. In: Proceedings of the Seventh International In-Situ and On Site Bioremediation Seventh International Symposium, Orlando, Fl, June 2-5.

Zenker, M.J., R.C. Borden, M.A. Barlaz, M.T. Lieberman and M.D. Lee, 2000. Insoluble Substrates for Reductive Dehalogenation in Permeable Reactive Barriers. In Wickramanayake, G.B. et al. (Eds.), Bioremediation and Phytoremediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Batelle Press, Columbus, OH, May 2000, pg. 47-54.

Lieberman, M.T., E.K. Schmitt, and J.A. Caplan, 1994. Remediation of Soil and Groundwater Contaminated with Petroleum Hydrocarbons using the Petroclean Bioremediation System. In: Bioremediation - Field Experience. Chapter. 22, CRC Press, Inc. Boca Raton, FL.

Williams, C.M. and M.T. Lieberman. 1992. Bioremediation of Chlorinated and Aromatic Organic Solvent Waste in the Subsurface. In: The National Environmental Journal, Nov. - Dec. 1992, pg. 40-43.

Hassini, S., J.A. McCormack and M.T. Lieberman. 1992. Aquifer Bioremediation: A Case History. In: Proceedings of the Mediterranean Conference on Environmental Geotechnology. Usmen, M.A and Y.B. Acar (eds.), Balkema, Rotterdam, pp 339- 346.

Schmitt, E.K., M.T. Lieberman and J.A. Caplan, 1990. Bioremediation of Soil and Groundwater Contaminated with Stoddard Solvent and Mop Oil. In: Proceedings of the Hazardous Waste Site Assessment & Remediation Conference. Air and Waste Management Association (NE Section), Feb. 1990, Wakefield, MA.

Lieberman, M.T., J.A. Caplan, and P.E. Flathman, 1987. Biological Treatment of Ethylene Glycol from Cooling Water. In: Proceedings of Haztech International Conf., St. Louis, MO.

Alexander, M. (with assistance of H.E. Rubin and M.T. Lieberman), 1985. Growth and Survival of Bacteria. Cornell Ecosystems Research Center Publication.

Lieberman, M.T. and M. Alexander, 1983. Microbial and Enzymatic Steps in the Decomposition of Dichlorvos (2,2-dichlorovinyl o,o-dimethyl phosphate). J. Agr. Food Chem. 31: 265-267.

Lieberman, M.T. and M. Alexander, 1981. Effects of Pesticides on Decomposition of Organic Matter and Nitrification in Sewage. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 26: 554-560.

Unz, R.F. and M.T. Lieberman, 1973. The Microbiology of Acid Mine Water Treatment in Packed Bed Columns. Int. Res. Land Water Resources. Res Publ. No. 77. Pennsylvania State University.

Conferences/Symposiums

See Posters & Presentations above.