Area of Emphasis:
Andrew assists industry clients in managing the preparation of use permit and reclamation plan application packages, which includes authoring and overseeing technical studies, project descriptions, mine and reclamation plans, and resource impact analyses. Andrew has “cradle to grave” involvement in these projects, which includes initial site constraints analysis and project feasibility, site design, subconsultant management and oversight, environmental processing support, and hearing presentations. He provides experienced formulation of strategies for legal, environmental, and permitting approval and compliance. Andrew has provided consulting services at over 160 mine operations in California on all aspects of permitting and compliance, including the preparation of over 30 use permit and/or reclamation plan amendment application packages, 30 reclamation plans, 100 financial assurance cost estimates, 35 environmental documents, and 100 SMARA inspections.
Professional Since: 2004
Education:
- J.D., McGeorge School of Law, 2004
- B.A., Law & Society, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2001