Mr. Frederic G. Snider is a Registered Professional Geologist with more than 25 years experience in geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, geotechnical interpretations, site safety assessments, forensic investigations, tectonics, the design and implementation of field exploration programs, support of regulatory, public and legal processes, development of computer applications in the geosciences and project management. His experience includes work on environmental projects (both hazardous and nuclear waste) and site investigations for large engineering projects such as dams and nuclear and fossil-fuel power facilities. Mr. Snider received a Bachelors Degree in Physics from Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts in 1972, and a Masters Degree in Geology/Geophysics from Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, in 1975.