Highly experienced environmental enforcement professional with 30+ years of progressive responsibility across state regulatory agencies in Virginia and West Virginia. Demonstrated expertise in applying complex state and federal environmental statutes (e.g., VA §10.1-13, 9 VAC, Chapter 22 WV Code, 33 CSR 38 CSR, 47 CSR, US 30 CFR, and 40 CFR) across multiple regulatory domains including NPDES, stormwater, solid waste, hazardous waste, mine reclamation, groundwater protection and air quality. Recognized for technical acumen, enforcement case strategy, investigatory abilities, interagency coordination, emergency response, and public engagement. Adept in negotiating consent orders, conducting inspections, field investigations, and managing compliance database entries (CEDS, ECM). Mission-driven and field-tested leader with military discipline and broad subject matter expertise.
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Michael Dean Puckett
Regulatory Compliance Expert

