Lucas Barroso-Giachetti, P.E., CHMM and Lindsay Boone, M.SC.
Presentation Title:
Navigating PFAS in NPDES Discharges, Property Due Diligence and Your PFAS Analytical Toolbox
Lucas Barroso-Giachetti, PE, CHMM, Regional PFAS Technical Lead, Terracon and Lindsay Boone, M.SC., PFAS Technical Specialist, Pace Analytical
Abstract:
As regulatory frameworks surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) continue to evolve, industrial/logistics operators and other entities are under increasing pressure to manage PFAS-related risks within the context of environmental permitting and operational compliance. With decades of combined experience, Terracon and Pace Analytical have supported clients nationwide through expert consulting and laboratory testing services tailored to the unique challenges of PFAS risk management. This presentation will leverage Terracon’s and Pace’s regulatory insight and technical expertise to develop cost-effective, permit-compliant PFAS strategies. Topics will include navigating complex permitting processes—such as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, stormwater and wastewater discharge requirements—and planning for site-specific investigation and remediation. Terracon will also provide regulatory and risk management perspectives drawn from their extensive experience in many industrial sectors, including airport projects nationwide. Notably, Terracon served as one of the primary authors of the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) PFAS Source Differentiation Guide for Airports. Pace Analytical will cover the primary soil and water compliance method EPA 1633 along with QA/QC options associated with the method. Pace will also do a deeper dive into the full analytical toolbox and discuss approaches that also utilize ASTM D8421 and EPA 1621 for PFAS analysis.
Barroso-Giachetti Bio:
With over 20 years of environmental engineering and consulting experience, Lucas Barroso-Giachetti, P.E., CHMM is a trusted leader in PFAS investigations, data analysis and remediation strategies. Based in Terracon’s Charlotte office, Lucas serves as the firm’s Regional PFAS Lead, guiding clients through the complexities of environmental compliance, property development, site closure strategies and risk management. Lucas brings deep technical expertise to a wide range of environmental practice areas, from Brownfields redevelopment and stormwater management to vapor intrusion mitigation, pre-acquisition due diligence, and landfill redevelopment. His work spans the public and private sectors, including high-impact industrial, agricultural, and aviation projects. Lucas holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in multiple states. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking with his wife and sons—and cheering on his favorite soccer team, Juventus.
Boone Bio:
Lindsay Boone is a Technical Specialist with Pace® Analytical. Her primary focus for the past several years, even before joining Pace®, has been on PFAS. She has worked with numerous drinking water and wastewater professionals on a wide array of issues related to PFAS including sampling techniques, lab report interpretation, and analytical methodology selection. Lindsay has worked at various environmental laboratories, life sciences, and analytical instrumentation manufacturing companies. She has experience as a precise analytical chemist and client-focused project manager supporting, establishing, and advancing pharmaceutical drug development and testing processes for more than 10 years. Lindsay earned both her BS and MS degrees in Chemistry at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.