About Our President
Mr.
David Crowther, PG, the founder and President of BlackRock, has been providing
consulting and remedial services to both the private and public sectors in the
hazardous waste and environmental fields since 1994. As
president, Mr. Crowther directs the operations of the firm and is intimately
involved in all projects. Mr. Crowther provides technical expertise in
assessing regulatory compliance alternatives and developing pragmatic
solutions to problems related to the contaminated properties. Mr.
Crowther is also responsible to all clients for the quality of service
performed by the firm.
With the passage of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (Act 2), the DEP presented the environmental community with the challenge of cleaning up contaminated sites based on sound science. Since Mr. Crowther is a licensed Professional Geologist, he is capable of providing the educational background as well as the regulatory experience to competently clean up and “close” contaminated sites. Mr. Crowther not only has a solid understanding of Act 2, but also the Administration of the Land Recycling Program (25 Pa Code Chapter 250) regulations which provide the technical requirements of Act 2. Furthermore, Mr. Crowther has proficient knowledge of the Technical Guidance Manual developed by the DEP to further satisfy the requirements of ACT 2 and Chapter 250. Mr. Crowther has successfully managed over 50 Act 2 sites, ultimately obtaining a Release of Liability from the DEP for the property owners.
Underground storage tanks (USTs) containing regulated petroleum products and hazardous substances can create significant legal and financial liabilities. Mr. Crowther has extensive knowledge of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act (Act 32) and Corrective Action Process (CAP) regulations (25 Pa Code Chapter 245.301-245.314). In addition, since contaminated UST sites are required by the DEP to be remediated to an Act 2 Standard, Mr. Crowther is fully capable of providing the scientific and technical expertise to effectively remediate the site and obtain an Act 2 Relief of Liability for the property owner/operator. Mr. Crowther has successfully managed over 20 storage tank sites ultimately obtaining a Relief of Liability from the DEP for the property owners.
Mr. Crowther has been in the environmental consulting industry for over fifteen (15) years and has assisted more than 200 clients in Pennsylvania managing their environmental problems. Through his network of experienced, licensed subcontractors (e.g., excavators, drilling companies, disposal and recycling facilities, laboratories, and remediation equipment suppliers), Mr. Crowther can provide turnkey solutions to environmental issues.
Mr. Crowther graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and received a Bachelor of Science degree in both Geology and Earth Science. Currently, Mr. Crowther is a Pennsylvania exam-licensed Professional Geologist (License No. PG003797) and a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists.
