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Meet Our Team at NJAC 2026

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is excited to announce that its members, Christopher W. Marx, PE, and John Ritchey, PE, will be presenting at the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Annual Conference. Mr. Marx and Mr. Ritchey will present Dam Ownership in New Jersey: Meeting Regulatory Requirements in Single and Multiple Owner Scenarios. The session will explore key challenges and responsibilities associated with dam ownership, including regulatory compliance, public safety, and coordination among agencies.

After the seminar, stop by Booth #600 to meet the rest of the FPA team!

Workshop Details

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Apollo Room, Caesars Atlantic City

Dam Ownership in New Jersey: Meeting Regulatory Requirements in Single and Multiple Owner Scenarios
In New Jersey, county and municipal governments play an important role in the shared responsibility for dam safety. This presentation explores current practices and key challenges facing county officials and engineers in managing both single and multiple dam ownership scenarios. The session will provide an overview of the NJDEP Bureau of Dam Safety regulatory framework including hazard classification, inspection requirements, routine operation and maintenance, Emergency Action Plan (EAP) development, and compliance timelines.

Approved Credits: CMFO/CCFO Budgeting; CTC General/Secondary; CPWM Management; RMC Finance; QPA Office Administration/General Duties; RPPO/RPPS Management/Supervision

Panelists:

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Christopher W. Marx, PE
Manager of Water Resources

John Ritchey, PE
Project Consultant | Water Resources

If you are attending the conference, we hope to see you there. For more information about the NJAC Conference 2026, please visit NJAC.org.

French & Parrello Associates