Dr. Harkins served as a project manager of a multi-million dollar remediation of an industrial site in Texas contaminated with PCBs, heavy metals and total petroleum hydrocarbons. Work has included: delineation of the contamination profile, site surveys, groundwater assessment, remediation design, on site management, soil samples, and contractor bid and oversight. The site was accepted into the VCP program of the TCEQ. Dr. Harkins completed all the site delineation, remediation design and managed first hand all field work. Remediation was accomplished via excavation and disposal with concrete pad for final overlay. Post closure documentation has been provided to both the TCEQ and EPA for completion.  A release of liability has been awarded by the TCEQ.