Mr. Rafferty is a civil engineer with extensive experience in the evaluation, design, construction, and operation of groundwater and soil treatment systems and oil and chemical process facilities. He has managed site characterization and remediation programs in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines for a wide variety of sites where the soil or groundwater was affected by metals, chlorinated organic compounds, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), petroleum hydrocarbons, and non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs).

Mr. Rafferty is directly responsible for all project phases, including project scoping and planning, soil and groundwater investigations, feasibility studies, conceptual remedial design studies, development of design drawings and specifications, bid document preparation and evaluation, construction management, field supervision and inspection, system start-up and operations, and long-term monitoring. He serves as an expert witness and has provided technical input for mediation, arbitration, and litigation of environmental and construction claim cases. Mr. Rafferty is the Office Manager of SSP&A’s San Francisco, California office.

EDUCATION
  • MS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1987
  • BS, Chemical Engineering, Cornell University, 1979
CERTIFICATION
  • Creating and Managing High Performance Teams, Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School of Management: 1995
REGISTRATIONS

Professional Engineer:

  • Alabama No. 28093
  • Arizona No. 24299
  • California No. C 44916
  • Colorado No. 0035978
  • Kansas No. PE26817
  • Maryland No. 26732
  • Missouri No. 2015023711
  • New Jersey No. 24GE04258400
  • Oregon No. 16372PE
  • Pennsylvania No. PE080761
  • Tennessee No. 114477
  • Texas No. 89969
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Soil and Groundwater Remediation
  • Treatment System Design
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Remediation Cost Estimates
  • Project Management
  • Expert Witness
AWARDS AND HONORS
  • Interstate Technology Regulatory Council Industry Recognition Award: 2006
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRAC)
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Bannister Federal Complex2024-10-17T22:03:55+00:00
Bannister Federal Complex site photo & Groundwater magazine

Bannister Federal Complex

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Sparton Technology Remediation2024-10-22T15:41:20+00:00
Sparton Technology Remediation

Sparton Technology Remediation

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Texas Eastern Natural Gas Compressor Stations, PCB Support2024-10-22T18:56:45+00:00

Texas Eastern Natural Gas Compressor Stations, PCB Support

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Denver Federal Center RCRA Facility Investigations (RFIs), Soil Remediation, and Regulatory Compliance2024-10-03T17:32:04+00:00

Denver Federal Center RCRA Facility Investigations (RFIs), Soil Remediation, and Regulatory Compliance

1990 Bay Road Site2024-10-03T17:34:05+00:00

1990 Bay Road Site

CenterPoint Oakland2024-10-09T18:35:34+00:00

CenterPoint Oakland

Denver Federal Center Regulatory Compliance2024-10-09T18:36:54+00:00

Denver Federal Center Regulatory Compliance

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Denver Federal Center Groundwater Investigation and Remediation2024-10-09T18:36:23+00:00

Denver Federal Center Groundwater Investigation and Remediation

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PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

  • Cohen, H.A., K.P Breslin, and M.T. Rafferty, 2023. A Complex Brownfields Case Study – The Former Bannister Federal Complex, Kansas City, Missouri: Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation, v. 43, no. 3: 129-138.

  • Cohen, H.A. and M. Rafferty, 2010. The Former Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Kansas City – Strategies and Practice for Risk-Based Corrective Action (RBCA) and Closure of Contaminated Sites. Air Force Restoration and Technology Transfer Workshop, April 6-9, 2010, San Antonio, Texas.

  • Root, R.A., D. Vlassopoulos, N.A. Rivera, M.T. Rafferty, C. Andrews, and P.A. O’Day, 2009. Speciation and Natural Attenuation of Arsenic and Iron in a Tidally Influenced Shallow Aquifer: Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, Science Direct: p. 26.

  • Binard, K., K. Chiang, M. Rafferty, P. Greer, and J. Semion, 2008. Vegetation Coverage in Cooley Landing Salt Pond Restoration Area. Presentation at the 2006 South Bay Science Symposium for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project, June 6, 2006, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. [Edited and Compiled November 12, 2008. Trulio, L., ed.].

  • Illera, V., P.A. O’Day, S. Cho, N.A. Rivera, R. Root, M. Rafferty, and D. Vlassopoulos, 2006. Immobilization of Arsenic in a Contaminated Soil Using Ferrous Sulfate and Type V Portland Cement. Poster presentation at the 232nd American Chemical Society National Meeting, September 10-14, 2006, San Francisco, CA.

  • Vlassopoulos, D., D. Sorel, T. Luong, M. Karanovic, M. Tonkin, K. Chiang, M. Rafferty, and M. Riley, 2006. Assessment of Potential Perchlorate Impacts from Use
    of Safety Flares Along California Roadways. Presentation at the Groundwater Resources Association (GRA) 16th Symposium in the Contaminants in Groundwater Series–Perchlorate 2006: Progress Toward Understanding and Cleanup, January 26, 2006, Santa Clara, CA.

  • Vlassopoulos, D., N. Rivera, P.A. O’Day, M.T. Rafferty, and C.B. Andrews, 2005. Arsenic Removal by Zerovalent Iron: A Field Study of Rates, Mechanisms, and Long-Term Performance. In Advances in Arsenic Research: Integration of Experimental and Observational Studies and Implications for Mitigation. O’Day, P., D. Vlassopoulos, X. Meng, and L. Benning, eds. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society: ACS Symposium Series, v. 915, pp. 344-360.

  • Illera, V., P.A. O’Day, N. Rivera, R. Root, M.T. Rafferty, and D. Vlassopoulos, 2005. Soil Remediation of an Arsenic-Contaminated Site with Ferrous Sulfate and Type V Portland Cement. EOS Transactions American Geophysical Union, v. 86, no. 52, Fall Meeting Supplement: Abstract B31A-0954.

  • Levison, W., M. Rafferty, D. Sorel, and K. Binard, 2004. Phytoremediation in the San Francisco Bay Area: Using Plant Materials for Environmental Restoration-Part II. Western Arborist, v. 30, no. 4.

  • Rafferty, M.T., K. Binard, M. Orr, and J. Haltiner, 2003. Successful Design for Wetland Restoration in the San Francisco Bay. Presentation at the 2003 American Water Resources Association Annual Conference, November 3-6, 2003, San Diego, CA. Oral Presentation Session 49. November 5.

  • Rafferty, M.T., C.B. Andrews, D. Vlassopoulos, D. Sorel, and K.M. Binard, 2003. Remediation of an Arsenic Contaminated Site. Presentation at the 226th American Chemical Society National Meeting, September 7–11, 2003, New York City, NY.

  • Vlassopoulos, D., C.B. Andrews, M. Rafferty, P.A. O’Day, and N.A. Rivera Jr., 2003. In Situ Arsenic Removal by Zero Valent Iron: An Accelerated Pilot Test Simulating Long-Term Permeable Reactive Barrier Performance. Presentation at the 226th American Chemical Society National Meeting, September 7–11, 2003, New York City, NY.

  • Sorel, D., C.J. Neville, M.T. Rafferty, K. Chiang, and C.B. Andrews, 2002. Hydraulic Containment Using Phytoremediation and a Barrier Wall to Prevent Arsenic Migration. In Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, May 20–23, 2002, Monterey, CA. Gavaskar, A.R., and A.S.C. Chen, eds. Battelle Press.

  • Vlassopoulos, D., J. Pochatila, A. Lundquist, C.B. Andrews, M.T. Rafferty, K. Chiang, D. Sorel, and N.P. Nikolaidis, 2002. An Elemental Iron Reactor for Arsenic Removal from Groundwater. In Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, May 20–23, 2002, Monterey, CA. Gavaskar, A.R., and A.S.C. Chen, eds. Battelle Press.

  • Levison, W., M. Rafferty, and K. Binard, 2001. Phytoremediation in the San Francisco Bay Area: Using Plant Materials for Environmental Restoration-Part I: Western Arborist, v. 27, no. 4.

  • Tossell, R.W., K. Binard, and M.T. Rafferty, 2000. Uptake of Arsenic by Tamarisk and Eucalyptus Under Saline Conditions. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, May 22–25, 2000, Monterey, CA. In 2000 Second International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds. Wickramanayake, G.B., and A.R. Gavaskar, eds. Bioremediation and Phytoremediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, (C2-4) of 7. Battelle Press.

  • Tossell, R.W., K. Binard, L. Sangines-Uriarte, M.T. Rafferty, and N.P. Morris, 1998. Evaluation of Tamarisk and Eucalyptus Transpiration for the Application of Phytoremediation. In Proceedings of the First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds, Monterey, CA, May 18–21, 1998, and in 1998 First International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds. Hinchee, R.E., ed. Bioremediation and Phytoremediation: Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds (C1-4) of 6. Battelle Press.

  • Tossell, R.W., N.P. Morris, L.P. Kapustka, K. Binard, and M.T. Rafferty, 1997. Phytoremediation as an Alternative to Control Flow of Arsenic-Bearing Groundwater. In Proceedings of the International Business Communications’ Second Annual Conference on Phytoremediation, Seattle, Washington, June 18–19, 1997.

  • Johl, C.J., L. Feldman, and M.T. Rafferty, 1995. Put Risk-Based Remediation to Work: Environmental Engineering World, v. 1, no. 5, September-October.

  • Yang, D.S., S. Takeshima, T.A. Delfino, and M. Rafferty, 1995. Use of Soil Mixing at a Metals Site. Presentation at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Air and Waste Management Association, San Antonio, TX, June 1995.

  • Chu, P., M.T. Rafferty, T.A. Delfino, and R.F. Gitschlag, 1991. Comparison of Fixation Techniques for Soil Containing Arsenic. Presentation at Emerging Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management II, ACS Symposium Series 468, pp. 401-415.

DEPOSITION & TESTIMONY EXPERIENCE

DEPOSITIONS

  • 2023 – Emily Nanouk, Plaintiff vs. United Sates of America, Defendant, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. Case No 3:15-cv-00221-RRB. August 2.

  • 2022 – Emily Nanouk, Plaintiff, vs. The United States of America, Defendants, U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. Case No. 3:15-cv-00221-RRB. September 29.

  • 2022 – NJDEP et al., vs. E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company, et al., U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Civil Action No. 2:19-CV-19758-JMV-JBVC. August 25.

  • 2014 – La Loma Grande, LLC vs. United States of America. U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-00476-RCC. April 25.

  • 2014 – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. vs. Exxon Mobil, et al. Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division – Gloucester County.
    GLO-L-1063-07. March 20.

  • 2012 – Commissioner of the Department of Planning & Natural Resources, et al. vs. Century Alumina, et al. District Court of the Virgin Islands, Division of St. Croix, Civil No. 2005-0062. July 26–27.

  • 2010 – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. vs. Exxon Mobil, et al. Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division – Gloucester County.
    GLO-L-1063-07. May 27–28.

  • 2010 – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. vs. Essex Chemical Corp., Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division – Middlesex County, Docket No. MID-L-5685-07. March 12.

  • 2008 – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection vs. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation et al. Superior Court of New Jersey. L-1685-05. March 6.

  • 2007 – Kay Ryan Corley and Allen Corley vs. Colonial Pipeline Company et al. Circuit Court of Hale County, Alabama. CV-2005-138. September 13.

  • 2006 – Richmond American Homes of Colorado, Inc., Metropolitan Development IV, LLC, Metropolitan Builders, Inc., Standard Pacific of Colorado, Inc., and Touchstone Homes, LLC vs. United States of America. U.S. Court of Federal Claims. 05-280C. May 10.

  • 2004 – Horton et al. vs. United States of America. U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Civil Action No. 00- MK-2126 (BNB). February 24.

  • 2002 – Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company and Phelps Dodge Miami, Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant vs. The American Insurance Company et al., Defendants/Counter-Plaintiffs. Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of Maricopa. Case No. CV98-00530. May 14 and 15; September 19, 20 and 27.

  • 1999 – Robert W. McMahon vs. The United States. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division. Case No. L-99-009. December 1.

TESTIMONY

  • 2016 – La Loma Grande, LLC vs. United States of America. U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Civil Action No. 4:11-CV-00476-RCC. January 26.

  • 2010 – New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, et al. vs. Essex Chemical Corp. Superior Court of New Jersey Law Division – Middlesex County, Docket No.: MID-L-5685-07. March 23.

  • 2009 – Carla M. Clark, et. al. vs. The City of Santa Rosa et al. Sonoma County Superior Court Case #SCV227896. July 7.

  • 2003 – Robert W. McMahon vs. The United States. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division. Civil Action No. L-99-009. February 11.