Rachel Zajac-Fay, (Florida) Tina Liu, PE, (Missouri) and Krista Thrasher (Ontario) contributed to the new Interstate Technology Regulatory Council’s (ITRC’s) Microplastics Guidance Document, released online February 23, 2023.

Rachel, Tina, and Krista were credited in the acknowledgments section of the new document. They helped write sections on microplastics fate and transport, sampling and analysis, regulations, and health effects, and contributed to a case study, “Nurdles along the Gulf Coast.””

Rachel is a Project Scientist and Ecological Risk Assessor with more than 13 years of experience focused on environmental management and risk assessments, including microplastics research and sediment and groundwater–surface-water interface.

Tina is a Senior Environmental Engineer who focuses on assessment, remedial investigation and design, industrial and municipal wastewater design, stormwater management and assessment, environmental compliance, and project controls.

Krista is a Senior Staff Professional who focuses on hydrogeology and remediation.

A state-led environmental coalition, the ITRC produces documents and training to broaden and deepen technical knowledge and expedite quality regulatory decision-making while protecting human health and the environment.

More Information
Learn more about the article: Acknowledgments – Microplastics (itrcweb.org)
Learn more about the organization: Home – ITRC (itrcweb.org)
For consultation regarding microplastics, contact Rachel at RZajacFay@Geosyntec.com.
Learn more about Rachel at Rachel Zajac-Fay | LinkedIn.
Learn more about Tina at Tina Liu, PE | LinkedIn
Learn more about Krista at Krista Thrasher | LinkedIn.