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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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Update key recommendations policy document for Canada’s new Parliament.
  2. Position PACP™ as the preferred / official standard in Canada.
  3. Develop 2026 Pre-budget submission.
  4. Identify and deploy an online advocacy tool to reach elected officials in Canada.
  5. Conduct one fly-in with MPs in Ottawa and provide presentation tool kit to include explainer video, brochure, etc.
  6. Increase outreach with municipalities via federal (FCM) and provincial (AMO) municipal advocacy organizations:
    • Meet with staff and/or leadership regarding trenchless technologies and the importance of the PACP standard
    • Discuss options for presenting at their associated conferences

Committee Chair: Rob Leforte, First Lake Solutions

Co-Chair: James Burn, GMI

TAC Representatives:  N/A

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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Increase Sewer System Heroes Campaign engagement on NASSCO.org with measurable KPIs.
  2. Finalize NASSCO’s Asset Management and Funding Video.
  3. Provide one blog/article by members each quarter to be published in the NASSCO Pipeline and advertised through social media.
  4. Conduct one in-person and three virtual D.C. Fly-In events each year.
  5. Develop a list of conferences and provide a tool kit and training for NASSCO members to present at identified conferences. Presentation will include an overview of NASSCO’s advocacy efforts, policy priorities, funding roadmaps, and will encourage greater engagement by water professionals in federal, state and local advocacy.

Chair: Steve Dye, Nexus Government Relations 

Co-Chair: Chris White, RedZone

TAC Representatives: N/A

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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Review Protocols for Horizontal Confined Space Entry under Subpart AA CFR 1926. Write an article and post findings on NASSCO.org.
  2. Finalize video on the topic of using PIDs and other equipment for styrene monitoring.
  3. Investigate the MUTCD (Manual Uniform Traffic Control Devices) on traffic control for both State and Federal requirements and their application to our industry. Report to members on high level requirements and where/how to find additional information. Post findings on NASSCO.org and write an industry article on the topic.
  4. Provide guidance to our industry on trenching and shoring safety via a flyer that can be downloaded at NASSCO.org.
  5. Develop website content, trade article and podcast on the topic of “Assessment of Risk to Workers in Light of Changing Sewer Conditions”.
  6. Collaborate with O&M Committee on Specification for Plug Safety.

Chair: Dennis Pivin, NASSCO

Co-Chair: Harry Miller, SAK

TAC Representatives:  J. Weimer, M. Beason, E. Haenlein

NASSCO’s Infiltration Control Grouting Committee, also known as ICGC, educates sewer engineers and owners about this unique and highly versatile process and promotes chemical grouting as a safe, economical and effective means to reduce groundwater infiltration into sewer collection systems.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. ITCP-CIPP Course Development
  2. Prepare and present Test Cell Webinar
  3. Develop a Performance Specification Guideline for Manhole Grouting
  4. Work with TAC to update existing Performance Specification Guidelines on the topic of Grouting

Chair: Jessica Williams, Avanti

Co-Chair: John Manijak, Hoerr Construction

TAC Representatives: C. Macey, M. Knight

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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Develop curriculum for high-level recognition of understanding Course on the topic of PACP for contract administration and QA/QC.
  2. Develop a guideline for valve chamber/components assessments.
    Review PACP Guidelines and revise, as necessary, to address video quality/visibility issues.
  3. Develop Specification Guideline for best practices when using ADR for pipeline inspections.
  4. Review the current MACP process from both the inspection and software perspective to identify ways to optimize.

Chair: Tanya Stevens

Co-Chair: Chris Mitchell, AECOM

TAC Representatives: M. Beason, J. Weimer, K. 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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Coordinate NASSCO Exchange in Puerto Rico.
  2. Complete translation of PACP Manual and Training into Portuguese.
  3. Complete translation of ITCP-CIPP Manual and Training into Spanish.
  4. Begin translation of ITCP-CIPP Manual and Training into Portuguese.
  5. Begin translation of ITCP Manual and Training into French.
  6. Finalize translation of NASSCO web content into French.
  7. Deliver two (2) webinars in Spanish.
  8. Deliver two (2) webinars in French.

Chair: Luis Leon, AECOM

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

TAC: Representatives: N/A

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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Develop BSDI™ QA/QC and other resources for system owners.
  2. Develop a Specification Guideline for Above Ground CIPP in Buildings
  3. Finalize outline of ITCP-CIPP Small Pipe Module
  4. Partner with IAPMO on PSQ development and training for CIPP in building pipe (inspection and installation)
  5. Partner with ASCE to finalize outline of Lateral MOP
  6. Develop Acceptance Testing for Laterals document

Chair: Carl Marc Aurele, Formadrain

Co-Chair: Brendan Doyle, BLD

TAC Representatives: J. Weimer, K. Rahaim, M. Knight

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

Co-Chair: Vacant

TAC Representative: N/A

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

 2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Finalize Drain Cleaning Certification Program.
  2. Begin Mainline Cleaning Certification Program.
  3. Develop Specification for Siphon Cleaning and Assessment.
  4. Collaborate with Safety Committee on Specification for Plug Safety.
  5. Complete Bypass Pumping Course.
  6. Collaborate with Pipe Rehabilitation Committee on development of Specification for Installed CIPP Cleaning.
  7. Collaborate with Sewer Structure Rehabilitation Committee to develop a Specification for Sewer Structure Cleaning for Proper Inspection.

Chair: David Hamberlin, HydromaxUSA

Co-Chair: Kyle Wong, Sammamish Plateau Water

TAC Representatives: K. Wong and J. Weimer

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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Finalize Sliplining Performance Specification Guideline.
  2. Finalize Sliplining Video.
  3. Work with TAC to update Pipe Bursting Specification.
  4. Develop Fold/Form Performance Specification Guideline.
  5. Develop Script and Images for Fold/Form Video.
  6. Finalize update of trenchless technology web content on NASSCO.org.
  7. Collaborate with O&M Committee on development of Specification for Installed CIPP Cleaning.

Chair: Sean Borris, Gemini Pipeline Rehabilitation

Co-Chair: JB Conant

TAC Representatives: E. Haenlein, K. Rahaim, C. Macey

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

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Develop a Pressure Testing and Inspection of Force Mains Post-Rehabilitation Specification Guideline.
  2. Finalize Pressure Pipe Assessment Video.
  3. Finalize Pressure Pipe Rehabilitation Video.
  4. Update and Color-Code Pressure Pipe Rehabilitation Matrix.
  5. Finalize Inserted Hose Liner Specification Guidelines (2)

Chair: Dr. Mark Knight, SIPP Americas

Co-Chair: Jennifer Leone, Xylem

TAC Representatives: M. Knight, K. Rahaim, C. Macey

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.

2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Finalize Sewer Structures Explained Video.
  2. Develop document highlighting considerations in sewer structure preparation and rehabilitation for junction boxes, wet wells, syphon chambers, overflow structures, etc. Publish article in trade magazine and on NASSCO.org.
  3. Collaborate with O&M Committee to develop a Specification for Sewer Structure Cleaning for Proper Inspection.
  4. Support NASSCO’s Infrastructure Condition Assessment Committee with matters pertaining to MACP™

Chair: Karol Giokas, Consultant

Co-Chair: Anthony Hughes, Sprayroq

TAC Representatives: M. Knight, C. 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.

 2025-2026 Goals:

  1. Research all video file formats to identify unmanaged media including overlays for 360 videos, tilting, voiceovers, metadata etc. and deliver a final report documenting needs.
  2. Investigate and report multi-sensor data (inclination, laser, sonar) and geometric information (GIS) as considerations for V9.
  3. Investigate and report open-source API validation to be used by end users to validate / confirm NASSCO exports.
  4. Investigate and report updating API to include the calculation of grades and create exchange databases for licensed software vendors.
  5. Investigate moving MACP fields that provide rating information to the details table.

Chair: James Burn, GMI

Co-Chair: Jax Vollmer, ITPipes

TAC Representative: J. Weimer

This Committee brings together young professionals to collaborate on ways to attract young talent to the underground industry and to become more involved in NASSCO. Activities may include social events surrounding industry conferences, identifying ways to support workforce development, creating programs for children and young adults to educate on the importance of underground systems and the opportunities for viable careers, develop relationships with other associations and young professional groups, and to share experiences as young professionals in the trenchless industry.

Chair: Nick Spano, Essential Equipment

Co-Chair: Megan O’Neal, POSM Software

TAC Representatives: N/A

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