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Committees

Participating on one (or more) of our active committees is one of the top benefits of NASSCO membership.  Make a real difference in our industry by getting involved!

The Government Relations – Canada Committee monitors local, provincial, and federal legislation and grant program requirements that affect the commercial opportunities of NASSCO members doing business in Canada and advocates, as appropriate, on behalf of NASSCO members and their interests.

2027 Goals:

  1. Update key recommendations policy document.
  2. Position PACP™ as the preferred / official standard in Canada.
  3. Increase outreach with municipalities via federal (FCM) and provincial (AMO) municipal advocacy organizations on the topic of trenchless technology and the PACP Standard.
  4. Update messaging on NASSCO’s online advocacy tool each quarter.
  5. Write a script in English and Québécois for a NASSCO advocacy video.
  6. Prepare the 2027 pre-Budget submission.
  7. Develop a tool kit and training to prepare NASSCO members for advocacy meetings with elected officials and others interested in water/wastewater advocacy.
  8. Conduct one in-person Fly-in with MPs in Ottawa.

Committee Chair: Rob Leforte, First Lake Solutions

Co-Chair: James Burn, GMI

This NASSCO Committee monitors local, state, and federal legislation, grant programs, and requirements that affect the commercial opportunities of NASSCO members doing business in the United States. It also identifies ways in which NASSCO can collaborate with other organizations and encourages other NASSCO Committees to participate in calls-to-action.

2027 Goals:

  1. Increase the number of active users (82 as of 6/1/2026) of the NASSCO.org Sewer System Heroes Campaign by 100%. Update campaign message quarterly.
  2. Provide one article each quarter to be published in the NASSCO Pipeline, sent via email as a Federal Update, and shared via social media.
  3. Develop a tool kit and training to prepare NASSCO members for advocacy meetings with elected officials and others interested in water/wastewater advocacy.
  4. Update Key Policy Recommendations.
  5. Conduct one in-person Washington, DC Fly-In with elected officials.
  6. Schedule 3-4 high level virtual meetings with elected officials, including Committee Chairs of Transportation and Infrastructure, Housing and Development, etc.

Chair: Chris White, RedZone 

Co-Chair: Andrew Griffin,  Providence

NASSCO’s Grouting Committee educates sewer engineers, contractors, and owners about this unique and highly versatile process and promotes injection grouting as a safe, economical, and effective means to stabilize pipe bedding and soils and eliminate groundwater infiltration into sewer collection systems.

2027 Goals:

  1. Work with NASSCO staff to identify geotechnical engineers who are typically more involved with below-grade issues for the purpose of promoting involvement in NASSCO’s Grouting Committee.
  2. Develop a Grout Calculator to measure how much material should be used based on pipe size, backfill material, etc.
  3. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  4. Identify and develop non-prescriptive grout tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.
  5. Work with TAC to update existing Performance Specification Guidelines on Grouting.
  6. Develop a Performance Specification Guideline for Structural Injection Grouting.
  7. Develop research objective and methodology for field study (non-excavation) to measure longevity of grouting via re-test and grout method using NASSCO’s Pipeline Packer Injection Capital Grouting Performance Specification Guideline.
  8. Complete ITCP™ Grouting Course curriculum.

Chair: Jessica Williams, Avanti

Co-Chair: Mike Vargo, Prime Resins

TAC Representative: Chris Macey

The purpose of this committee is to address health, safety, and environmental issues that impact NASSCO members and the industry. This Committee serves as the gatekeeper for all safety issues related to activities, published materials, presentations, and resources developed by other NASSCO Committees, Technical Advisory Council, and internal staff.

2027 Goals:

  1. Collaborate with O&M Committee on Good Practice Guideline for Plug Safety.
  2. Finalize video on the topic of PIDs and other equipment for styrene monitoring.
  3. Write an article based on Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) on traffic control for application to our industry.
  4. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  5. Identify and develop non-prescriptive safety tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.

Chair: Dennis Pivin, SAK

Co-Chair: Ed Fitzgerald, Ed Fitzgerald Consulting

TAC Representatives: Michelle Beason and Eric Haenlein

Members of this committee aid NASSCO in the evolution of the condition assessment of underground water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure. They also recommend and develop technical content that educates and encourages participation by system owners, engineers, and operators, resulting in internationally endorsed standards.

2027 Goals:

  1. Identify and submit suggestions for PACP™/MACP™/LACP™ Version 9.
  2. Review PACP QC Guidelines with respect to ADR.
  3. Develop Pipe Inspection Matrix.
  4. Review current MACP™ process (from inspection and software perspectives) to identify ways to better format and standardize form. 
  5. Develop Good Practice Guideline for inspections using unmanned aerial vehicles.
  6. Develop Good Practice Guideline for MACP video quality and visibility.
  7. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  8. Identify and develop non-prescriptive infrastructure condition assessment tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.
  9. Develop PACP Module content for valve chamber/components assessments.

Chair: Tanya Stevens, Infrastructure Assessment Academy

Co-Chair: Chris Owens, Advanced Drainage System, Inc.

TAC Representatives: Michelle Beason and Kyle Wong

The International Business Committee works with organizations such as CERIU and LAMSTT to train PACP™ in Quebec and South/Central America, respectively. The Committee also builds general awareness of NASSCO and its Programs around the world.

2027 Goals:

  1. Update the Spanish PACP™ glossary of terms.
  2. Complete Portuguese translation of PACP.
  3. Begin Portuguese translation of ITCP™.
  4. Prepare and deliver two industry-wide webinars.
  5. Translate PACP for Asset Management course content into Spanish.
  6. Support NASSCO staff in the translation of technical resources (videos, Performance Specification Guidelines, etc.).

Chair: Luis Leon, AECOM

Co-Chair: Saul Iglesias, CUES, Inc. and Carlos Munera, Envirosight

This group develops industry standards and specifications along with the overview of all rehabilitation processes that promote the use of technologies for lateral and building pipe rehabilitation with high levels of quality assurance and quality control.

2027 Goals:

  1. Include BSDI™ into the PACP™ QA/QC document.
  2. Develop Good Practice Guideline to help system owners build lateral programs.
  3. Partner with IAPMO on PSQ development and training for CIPP installation and inspection in building pipe.
  4. Develop Good Practice Guideline on Acceptance Testing for Laterals.
  5. Develop BSDI Version 2.0.
  6. Identify and partner with a municipal champion to help grow awareness of BSDI.
  7. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  8. Identify and develop non-prescriptive lateral and building pipe tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.

Chair: Carl Marc Aurele, Formadrain

Co-Chair: Brendan Doyle, BLD

TAC Representative: Kaleel Rahaim

A dedicated team which provides an open and vulnerable forum that offers NASSCO members the opportunity to share ideas, help find solutions and elevate the leadership culture in the underground infrastructure industry.

Chair: Joe Schotthoefer, Doetsch Environmental

This committee’s purpose is to promote safety and knowledge by educating people on processes, equipment, and tools, for industry-specific tasks.

 2027 Goals:

  1. Finalize Good Practice Guideline for Plug Safety.
  2. Finalize Good Practice Guideline on Bypass Pumping.
  3. Finalize Good Practice Guideline for Siphon Cleaning and Assessment.
  4. Finalize Performance Specification Guideline for Sewer Pipe Cleaning.
  5. Develop a Good Practice Guideline for Protruding Tap Removal.
  6. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  7. Develop curriculum for NASSCO’s Mainline Cleaning Certification Program.
  8. Identify and develop non-prescriptive O&M tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.
  9. Develop Version 2.0 of NASSCO’s Drain Cleaning Certification Program™.

Chair: David Hamberlin, HydromaxUSA

Co-Chair: Richard Winfrey, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

TAC Representative: Kyle Wong

This Committee’s purpose is to promote the use of pipe rehabilitation technologies for industry applications of gravity and non-pressure pipes. Activities include reviewing legislative initiatives, developing technical resources, addressing quality issues, and supporting NASSCO in the development of training and advocacy programs to educate the public and support trenchless rehabilitation methods.

2027 Goals:

  1. Frequently review Pipe Rehabilitation Performance Specification Guidelines and work with TAC when edits are required.
  2. Finalize Performance Specification Guideline on Pipe Bursting.
  3. Finalize Performance Specification Guideline on Slip Lining.
  4. Prepare and deliver a Slip Lining Webinar.
  5. Prepare and deliver a Pipe Bursting Webinar. (Spring 2027)
  6. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  7. Identify and develop non-prescriptive pipe rehabilitation tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.
  8. Develop Standardized QA/QC Checklist that aligns with ITCP™ for Rehabilitation Technologies.

Chair: Sean Borris, Gemini Pipeline Rehabilitation

Co-Chair: Joe Royer, Henkel Corporation

TAC Representatives: Eric Haenlein, Chris Macey, and Kaleel Rahaim

This committee is responsible for researching current tools and techniques of pressure pipe assessment and rehabilitation, with a goal to establish industry standards.

2027 Goals:

  1. Finalize Pressure Pipe Rehabilitation Video.
  2. Finalize Performance Specification Guideline for FFRP.
  3. Prepare and Deliver Force Main Rehabilitation vs Replacement Webinar.
  4. Prepare and Deliver Force Main Inspections – “Where to Start?” Webinar.
  5. Prepare and Deliver AWWA Structural Classifications Explained Webinar.
  6. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  7. Identify and develop non-prescriptive pressure pipe tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.

Chair: Jennifer Leone, Xylem

Co-Chair: Ken Auty, TCI Carbon Fibre Technologies

TAC Representatives: Chris Macey and Kaleel Rahaim

Provide resources to address the rehabilitation needs of the unique structures present in sanitary, storm, and combined sewer systems, such as manholes, catch basins, and wet wells, to maintain desired system performance goals.

2027 Goals:

  1. Support NASSCO’s Infrastructure Condition Assessment Committee with matters pertaining to MACP™.
  2. Update Sewer Structure rehabilitation content on NASSCO.org.
  3. Finalize Sewer Structures Explained Video.
  4. Develop Good Practice Guideline on Brick Surface Preparation.
  5. Develop Good Practice Guideline on Sewer Structure Preparation and Rehabilitation for concrete junction boxes, wet wells, syphon chambers, overflow structures, etc. 
  6. Develop Good Practice Guideline for Sewer Structure Cleaning. 
  7. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  8. Identify and develop non-prescriptive sewer structure rehabilitation tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.

Chair: Anthony Hughes, Sprayroq

Co-Chair: Keith Walker, Waterline Renewal Technologies

TAC Representative: Chris Garrett

This committee meets and works with all software vendors to establish and implement uniform systems that support NASSCO Programs and Standards. This group also reviews revisions from time to time and adjusts / recommends amendments, as necessary.

 2027 Goals:

  1. Review and synchronize PACP™ Data Dictionary / API / Manual Alignment.
  2. Finalize BSDI Exchange Database.
  3. Develop chamber assessment curriculum for inclusion in PACP.
  4. Develop a Good Practice Guideline on Supplementary Conversion.
  5. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute technical presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  6. Identify and develop non-prescriptive software tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.

Chair: Jax Vollmer, IT Pipes

Co-Chair: Eric Sullivan, Sewer AI

This committee will bring together new and experienced underground utility professionals to invent and execute methods to educate, attract and engage new talent about the trenchless rehabilitation industry.

 2027 Goals:

  1. Plan and Execute a WEFTEC Recruiting Event.
  2. Finalize curriculum for self-paced online introduction to underground careers course.
  3. Recruit and retain a minimum of 10 new committee members.
  4. Solidify plan for outreach and get members to commit to attending one event to promote the course on underground careers.
  5. Prepare and deliver a 25-minute workforce development presentation at NASSCO’s 2027 Annual Conference.
  6. Identify and develop non-prescriptive workforce development tools and checklists to be included in a NASSCO app.

Chair: Nick Spano, Aries

Co-Chair: David Flores Felix, WSP

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IAPMO Advocacy (Lateral Committee)
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