RICHARD R. LESTER

EDUCATION:

1994.  B.S., Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.  Courses in Physics and Mathematics include: Mechanics I and II, Electricity and Magnetism I and II, Vibrations and Waves, Quantum Physics I and II, Statistical Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Single and Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and Functions of a Complex Variable.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2004–Present.  Senior Scientist, Cambridge Environmental Inc., Cambridge, MA.

2000-Present.  Director of Operations, Cambridge Environmental Inc., Cambridge, MA.

1996-2004.  Associate Scientist, Cambridge Environmental Inc., Cambridge, MA.

1994-1996.  Staff Scientist, Cambridge Environmental Inc., Cambridge, MA.

1992-1994.  Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.  Developed C-based software to perform relative and absolute photometry on a set of CCD images of M31.  Worked under Professor Walter Lewin in the Center for Space Research.  Co-authored the publication "Extension of the Magnier et al. 1992 Catalogue of Objects in the Field of M31" published in Astronomy and Astrophysics in early 1994.

1991-1992.  Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.  Studied the entrainment process in clouds under Professor Earle Williams.  Studied downdrafts and air currents in cross sections of laboratory scale clouds produced by an ultrasonic humidifier.

SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

•           Conducted numerous Method 2 and Method 3 risk characterizations for contaminated sites in Massachusetts that fall within the Massachusetts Contingency Plan.  Conducted numerous evaluations of petroleum contamination at disposal sites.

•           Developed multi-pathway risk assessments for contaminant emissions from combustion sources including hazardous waste incinerators, municipal waste incinerators, and cement kilns.

•           Assisted in the development of probabilistic risk assessments using the risk assessment reforms under consideration in the U.S. Congress.

•           Measured and modeled electromagnetic fields associated with electric power transmission lines at several existing and proposed utility projects in the Northeast.  Documented current regulatory guidance on electromagnetic fields.  Participated in public meetings to discuss the electromagnetic field analyses.

•           Developed pollution prevention plans for aluminum mills, biotechnology firms, and metal working facilities.  Worked with these industries to identify sources of waste and to make process changes to reduce or eliminate the waste.

•           Participated in the evaluation of risks and hazards associated with a hot-mix asphalt production plant.

•           Developed software to estimate the firm yield of surface water reservoir systems in Massachusetts from meteorological data, stream flow rates, and reservoir characteristics.  Developed documentation for the software and trained personnel at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in using the software.

ORIGINAL REPORTS:

Lester, R.R., Hendrix, S.H. and Zemba, S.G. (2008).  Method 3 risk characterization 114-116 Water Street, Beverly, Massachusetts, RTN 3-0027244.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Adilman, D., Ames, M.R., Armstrong, S.R., Copley, L.G., Green, L.C.,  Hartzel, R., Holmén, B., Klens-Caprio, J., Lester, R.R., Roy, S.P., Swift, R., Tyler, M., Zeeb, P. and Zemba, S.G. (2008).  An assessment of the environmental and public health impacts of Omya’s operations in Florence, Vermont: integrated report.  Cambridge Environmental Inc. and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Hendrix, S., Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2008).  Washington Mills Hennepin, Inc. endangered species evaluation.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2007).  Method 3 risk characterization, Matignon High School, 1 Matignon Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts, RTN 3-26318.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2007).  Method 1 MCP risk characterization L.H. Chace & Sons Chevrolet, Inc. (former), 161 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, RTN 4-18472.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R., Green, L.C. and Linkov, I. (2007).  Site-specific applications of probabilistic health risk assessment: review of the literature since 2000.  Risk Analysis 27(3):635-658.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2007).  Method 3 human health risk characterization, Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., 1242 Shawmut Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts (RTN 4-19988).  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2007).  Human health risk characterization, 250 Universal Drive North, North Haven, Connecticut.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Ames, M.R., Zemba, S.G., Shifrin, A., Lester, R.R., and Green, L.C. (2007).  Risk Assessment for the evaluation of multi-pathway and ecological impacts of emissions from the Harrisburg Materials Energy, Recycling and Recovery Facility, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Adilman, D., Ames, M.R., Armstrong, S.R., Copley, L.G., Green, L.C., Klens-Caprio, J., Lester, R.R., Roy, S.P., Shifrin, A., and Zeeb, P. (2007).  Final phase I report, Omya Verpol Facility - Florence, Vermont.  Cambridge Environmental Inc. and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2006).  Method 3 risk characterization, Marblehead Laundry Inc., 7 Lincoln Avenue, Marblehead, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2006).  Method 3 risk characterization, 34 Railroad Avenue, Peabody, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2006).  Method 3 risk characterization Twin City Plaza, Somerville, Massachusetts RTN 3-24492.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Crouch, E.A.C., Lester, R.R., Sahay, S., and Baron, J. (2006).  Method 3 risk characterization W.R. Grace & Company Property.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2005).  Method 3 risk characterization in support of a beneficial use determination application for the use of waste soil as cover material at the Town of Bourne Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2005).  Combined method 1 and method 3 risk characterization for the Belle Isle Coastal Preserve, City of Boston, Belle Isle Coastal Preserve Project, East Boston, Massachusetts, DEP RTN No. 3-12735.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R., Linkov, I., Ferson, S., Meyer, A., and DiZio, S. (2005).  Site-specific applications of probabilistic risk assessment: summary of the Society for Risk Analysis and Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council Workshop (Poster).

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2004).  Risk characterization for the East Bridgewater Municipal Landfill, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2004).  Focused risk characterization for the Brooks School, 1160 Great Pond Road, North Andover, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2004).  Imminent hazard evaluation, 1302-1318 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2004).  Preliminary Screening Risk Evaluation American Fiber & Finishing, Inc.; Colrain, Massachusetts, RTN 1-11974.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Sahay, S.R., Zemba, S.G., and Lester, R.R. (2003).  Methods 3 risk characterization Brandon Woods, 567 Dartmouth Street, South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, RTN 4-17545.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Sahay, S.R. and Lester, R.R. (2003).  Method 3 risk characterization former Terkelsen Molding Company, 15 North Street, Canton, MA, RTN 3-20531.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2003).  Method 3 risk characterization Mill Creek Condominiums, 165 Cottage Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts, RTN 3-22997.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2003).  Method 3 risk characterization Southbridge Credit Union, 514 Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, RTN 2-14404.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Sahay, S.R. (2003).  Method 3 risk characterization Edgartown Mobile,         199 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, Massachusetts, RTN 4-1064.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Liaw, J. (2003).  Method 3 risk characterization for Walgreens, 54 Plain Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, RTN 3-22132.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. (2003).  Method 3 risk characterization for 63 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA,

            RTN 3-21831.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Valberg, P.A. (2003).  Electric and magnetic field study, Oak Street Substation, Barnstable, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Sahay, S.R. and Lester, R.R. (2002).  Method 3 risk characterization of United County Industries, 32-34 Howe Avenue, Millbury, MA, RTN 2-0376.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Liaw, J. and Lester, R.R. (2002).  Method 3 risk characterization Webster-Dudley Lincoln Mercury, 138 West Main Street, Dudley, Massachusetts, RTN 2-1305.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Sahay, S.R. and Lester, R.R. (2002).  Risk characterization for the Flood’s Citgo Site, 93 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts, RTN 2-0342.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2002).  Method 3 risk characterization for Benjamin Moore Parcel “B”, 51-53 Sumner Street, Milford, Massachusetts (RTN 2-13009).  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R., Liaw, J., and Zemba, S.G. (2002).  Risk characterization for the General Electric Aircraft Engines Site, Medford, Massachusetts, RTN 3-3290.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2002).  Method 3 risk characterization for the Watertown DPW, 124 Orchard Street, Watertown, Massachusetts, RTN-3-21576.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2002).  Method 3 risk characterization for 265 Perham Street, West Roxbury, Massachusetts, RTN 3-21206.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Potocki, B., Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (2002).  Stage II environmental risk characterization  Plainville Landfill, Plainville, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2002).  Method 2 risk characterization for 501 Southhampton Street, South Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2002).  Method 1 risk characterization for Dartmouth State Police,  262 State Road, Dartmouth, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2001).  Method 3 risk characterization for Lovejoy Place, Boston, Massachusetts, RTN 3-19636.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2001).  Human health risk assessment for the Heritage Development Group Site, Bunker Hill Road, Watertown, Connecticut.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2001).  Chattanooga air toxics study.  Final risk assessment report.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R., Alvarado, M.J. and Zemba, S.G. (2001).  Method 3 risk characterization for 35 Goodale Road, Roxbury, Massachusetts, RTN 3-18653.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R., Alvarado, M.J. and Zemba, S.G. (2001).  Method 3 risk characterization for 55 Goodale Road, Roxbury, Massachusetts, RTN 3-18651.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2001).  Method 3 Risk Characterization for the Former Hiron’s Upholstery Site, Gardner, Massachusetts, RTN 2-00510 and RTN 2-12256.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2001).  Chattanooga air toxics study.  Risk assessment workplan and quality assurance project plan.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Alvarado, M.J., Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (2000).  Method 3 risk characterization for 8 Industrial Park, Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Lester, R.R., Alvarado, M.J., and Bartlett, K.L. (2000).  Method 3 risk characterization update for the Midas Muffler Shops Site (RTN 3-1105), Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Valberg, P.A. (2000).  Transmission line electric and magnetic fields for the proposed Pennsylvania Power and Light Global 250 MW Simple-Cycle Power Plant.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S. (2000).  Human health risk assessment for the Laboure Center, 275-299 West Broadway, South Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Crouch, E.A.C.  (2000).  Firm yield estimator - version 1.0 software documentation.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R., Bartlett, K.L., and Zemba, S.Z. (2000).  Method 3 risk characterization for 758 Shawmut Avenue Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (2000).  Method 3 risk characterization for the property at 56 Woodrock Road, East Weymouth, Massachusetts, RTN 3-14967.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Crouch, E., Armstrong, S., Lester, R. and Burmaster, D. (1999).  Comments on "Importation of Fresh Citrus Fruit (Sweet Orange, Citrus sinensis, Lemon, C. limon, and Grapefruit, C. paradisi) from Argentina into the Continental United States: Supplemental Plant Pest Risk Assessment."  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Valberg, P.A. and Lester, R.R. (1999).  Transmission-line electric and magnetic fields for the Brockton Power 270-MW natural gas combined-cycle power plant.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Lester, R.R., Bartlett, K.L., and Potocki, B. (1999).  Quantitative risk assessment for the Plainville Landfill, Plainville, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Valberg, P.A., Lester, R.R., and Bartlett, K.L. (1999).  Transmission-line electric and magnetic fields for the Indeck-North Smithfield Energy Center 350 MW natural gas fired combined-cycle power project.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Bartlett, K.L., Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (1999).  Method 3 risk characterization for City Development Corporation, 516 East Second Street, South Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (1998).  Method 3 risk characterization for the Massachusetts Highway Department Facility, East Main Street, Westfield, Massachusetts, RTN - 11028.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Bartlett, K.L., Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (1998).  Method 3 risk characterization for the Precise Engineering Site, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (1998).  Method 3 risk characterization for the Benjamin Moore & Company, Milford Facility, 49 Sumner Street, Milford, MA.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zappia, A.M., Bartlett, K.L., Zemba, S.G., and Lester, R.R. (1998).  Method 3 risk characterization for the City of Burlington Department of Public Works Garage Site, Meadow Road, Burlington, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (1998).  Method 3 risk characterization for the former Natick Police Station, 2 Park Street, Natick, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zappia, A.M., Lester, R.R., Zemba, S.G., Crouch, E.A.C., and Green, L.C. (1997).  Human health risk assessment for BASF Corporation, Third Street, Clifton, NJ.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Crouch, E.A.C., Lester, R.R., Lash, T.L., Armstrong, S.R., and Green, L.C. (1997).  Health risk assessments per the risk assessment reforms under consideration in the U.S. Congress.  Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 8:713–785.

Lester, R.R., Bartlett, K.L., and Zemba, S.G. (1997).  An MCP Risk Characterization for the Tarr School Site, 17 School Street, Rockport, Massachusetts.  Cambridge, MA:  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Green, L.C., Crouch, E.A., Lester, R.R., Lash, T.L., Armstrong, S.R. (1997) Letter from America: Can health risk assessment be improved and should it?  European Safety and Reliability Association Newsletter,  p.6-8.

Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (1997).  Method 2/3 Risk Characterization for the Raytheon Engineers and Constructors Research & Development Laboratory, 56 Woodrock Road, Weymouth, Massachusetts, RTN 3-0011004 & 3-14966.  Cambridge MA:  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zappia, A.M., Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (1997).  Method 3 risk characterization for the Polaroid Facility, Waltham, Massachusetts, DEP ETN: 3-0451.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R., Zappia, A.M., and Zemba, S.G. (1997).  Method 3 risk characterization for the Romanow, Inc. Property, South Boston, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Green, L.C., Crouch, E.A.C., and Lester, R.R. (1996).  Quantitative risk assessment of stack emissions from municipal waste combustors.  J. of Haz. Materials 47:229-275.

Lester, R.R. and Pojasek, R.B. (1996).  Pollution prevention plan Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation, Mead Works, Mead, Washington.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Pojasek, R.B. (1996).  Pollution prevention plan Goldendale Aluminum Company, Goldendale, Washington.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Lester, R.R., Pojasek, R.B., Bubenick, D.V., Copley, L.G., and Gray, D.J. (1996).  Review of the hot mix asphalt plant proposed for Uxbridge, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Lester, R.R., Bartlett, K.L., Lash, T.L., and Green, L.C. (1996).  A health risk assessment for the Nepera Incinerator, Harriman, New York.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Crouch, E. and Lester, R. (1996).  Comments of Cambridge Environmental Inc. on the proposed rule hazardous waste management system: identification and listing of hazardous waste: hazardous waste identification rule.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Lester, R.R. and Zemba, S.G. (1996).  Screening level risk characterization for the Benjamin Moore & Company, Milford Facility, 49 Sumner Street, Milford, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Pojasek, R.B. and Lester, R.R. (1995).  Pollution prevention plan Matco Tools, Lakewood, New York.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Green, L.C., Crouch, E.A.C., and Lester, R.R. (1995).  The carcinogenic potencies of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin: letting the data speak for themselves.  In Solid Waste Management: Thermal Treatment & Waste-to-Energy Technologies, Proceedings of an International Specialty Conference, p. 251-261.

Crouch, E., Green, L., Zemba, S., and Lester, R. (1995).  Comments to the Science Advisory Board on U.S. EPA’s development of human health based and ecologically based exit criteria for the hazardous waste identification project, review draft, March 3, 1995.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Bartlett, K.L., Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (1995).  An MCP risk characterization for the Building Center, 18 Railroad Avenue, Rockport, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Bartlett, K.L., Lash, T.L., Lester, R.R., and Zemba, S.G. (1995).  An MCP risk characterization for John J. Nissen Baking Company #93028-3, 571 Dalton Avenue, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Crouch, E., Green, L., Lester, R., and Zemba, S. (1995).  Clean-up levels for the Norwood PCBs Superfund Site - a risk-based approach.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Crouch, E.A.C., Lester, R.R., Lash, T.L., Armstrong, S.R., and Green, L.C. (1995).  Report to the Commission on Risk Assessment and Risk Management.  Health risk assessments prepared per the risk assessment reforms under consideration in the U.S. Congress.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Bartlett, K.L., Lester, R.R., and Pojasek, R.B. (1995).  Prioritizing P2 opportunities with activity-based costing.  Pollution Prevention Review (Autumn):7-26.

Crouch, E.A.C. and Lester, R.R. (1995).  An MCP risk characterization for the former Amoco Service Station # 4175, 1060 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Lester, R.R., and Lash, T.L. (1995).  A risk assessment of the Manchester Landfill Manchester, New Hampshire.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Green, L.C., Crouch, E.A.C., Armstrong, S.R., and Lester, R.R. (1995).  Comments on Health assessment document for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and related compounds: review draft.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Green, L.C., Crouch, E.A.C., Armstrong, S.R., Lash, T.L., and Lester, R.R. (1995).  Comments on Estimating exposure to dioxin-like compounds: review draft.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Green, L.C., Crouch, E.A.C., and Lester, R.R. (1995).  The carcinogenic potency of 2,3,7,8-TCDD and similar compounds: Comments on Health assessment document for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) and related compounds.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Crouch, E.A.C. and Lester, R.R. (1994).  An MCP risk characterization for the former Amoco Service Station # 0629, 131 Newbury Street, Boston, MA.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.

Zemba, S.G., Perkins, K.K., Armstrong, S.R., Crouch, E.A.C., Lester, R.R., and Green, L.C. (1994).  A health risk assessment for the Capital District integrated solid waste management facility.  Cambridge Environmental Inc.