Dr. Douglas S. Eisinger This is Me

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1. 1. Center for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO: Technical Assistance Program

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   Published on: 12/8/2007   Last Visited: 5/19/2008

   Douglas EisingerCenter for Environmental Excellence by AASHTO: Technical Assistance Program
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   Douglas Eisinger
   
   photo of Douglas EisingerSonoma Technology, Inc.Telephone: 707-665-9900E-mail: doug@sonomatech.com
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   RELATED TOPICS/EXPERIENCE: Dr. Eisinger joined STI, an air quality research firm, in 1995.Since 1997, he has been the Program Manager for the U.C. Davis-Caltrans Air Quality Project.From 1991-1995, he was the Mobile Sources Section Chief for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9.He is a member (2005-2008) of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Transportation and Air Quality Committee (ADC20).
   
   Particulate Matter (PM) and Air Toxics:In 2006, Dr. Eisinger and U.C. Davis (UCD) developed an air toxics analysis protocol.He also led an FHWA-sponsored team that published a PM research plan.In 2005, he authored a PM10 analysis protocol with UCD, Caltrans, and FHWA.He also oversaw two FHWA-sponsored air toxics studies.
   
   Inspection and Maintenance (I/M): In 2005, Dr. Eisinger published a new I/M evaluation method.He also managed several I/M studies for the California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
   
   Transportation Control Measures (TCMs): In 2006, Dr. Eisinger and UCD presented a California workshop on TCMs and conformity.In 2004, Dr. Eisinger and UCD published TCM guidance.He also authored national TCM guidance for EPA.
   
   Transportation Conformity and Regional and Project-Level Analysis: In 2006, Dr. Eisinger and UCD developed a protocol for eight hour ozone conformity assessments.In 2002, he published, with UCD, a reevaluation of carbon monoxide trends.Also, together with UCD and Caltrans, he analyzed conformity and air planning requirements and published the findings in the Air and Waste Management Association's EM.He also facilitated conformity approval for the Los Angeles-area regional transportation plan.
   
   Transportation Project Construction:Since 2002, Dr. Eisinger and UCD have worked to develop construction emissions modeling tools, improve construction activity assumptions, and complete project-level analyses.
   
   Training, Education and Outreach:Dr. Eisinger is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii, where he has taught Atmospheric Pollution since 1998.In 1999, he taught Transportation Policy at UCD.In 2006, he was awarded a Fellowship in Environmental Regulatory Implementation by the nonprofit Resources for the Future.
   
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2. 2. STI Resumes

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   Published on: 3/23/2008   Last Visited: 3/23/2008

   Douglas S. Eisinger, Ph.D., Director of Transportation Policy and Planning

3. 3. D.S. Eisinger Resume

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   Published on: 7/11/2003   Last Visited: 7/11/2003

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   DOUGLAS S. EISINGERSenior Manager, Transportation Policy and Planning for STIProgram Manager for U.C. Davis/Caltrans Air Quality Project
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   Mr. Eisinger joined STI in 1995 and is Senior Manager of Transportation Policy and Planning.He has over 18 years of experience in the public and private sectors.Since 1997, Mr. Eisinger has also served as the Program Manager for the U.C. Davis/Caltrans Air Quality Project.Through U.C. Davis, Mr. Eisinger provides policy and technical research on air issues important to transportation agencies.During 1999 and 2000, Mr. Eisinger managed several motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) studies for the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR).Mr. Eisinger oversaw creation of software tools to evaluate and improve the performance of the California I/M program.With BAR staff, he wrote reports documenting the size of the motor vehicle fleet, vehicle emissions observed during random roadside surveys, remote sensing device implementation issues, and motorist non-compliance with I/M.
   
   From 1991 through 1995, Mr. Eisinger was the Mobile Sources Section Chief for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9, San Francisco.He was involved with transportation conformity, alternative fuels use, emerging technologies, transportation planning, and I/M.Mr. Eisinger managed the EPA team responsible for implementing I/M improvements in California.He successfully led I/M negotiations to resolve technical concerns among EPA, the California Governor's office, the California state legislature, BAR, and the California Air Resources Board.
   
   From 1986 to 1991 he managed the policy and planning group at Systems Applications International (SAI).While at SAI, he authored national guidance on transportation control measures, published peer-reviewed articles on radon risk assessment, and negotiated solutions to environmental problems.
   
   Mr. Eisinger's outreach experience includes helping to create the Internet-based Smart Travel Resource Center (STRC) for EPA's Office of Mobile Sources; implementing a program to inform the general public and business, legislative, and environmental groups about I/M; and responding to press inquiries.He managed submittal of EPA's employer-based trip reduction program to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and oversaw its implementation at EPA.
   
   Since 1998, Mr. Eisinger has annually taught "Air Quality Management: Policy and Practice" at the University of Hawaii.The three-credit semester-long course is a degree requirement for undergraduates majoring in Environmental Studies.In 1999, Mr. Eisinger taught the three-credit undergraduate "Transportation Policy" course at U.C. Davis.
   
   Mr. Eisinger is an active community volunteer; he has been a docent for the John Muir National Historic Site and is past chairman of the Ross Valley Community for Schools, a $200,000 per year non-profit foundation that raises money for public elementary schools.