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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-k
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 28, 2005
PERMA-FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-11596 58-1954497
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1940 N. W. 67th Place, Suite A, Gainesville, Florida 32653
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (352) 373-4200
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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SECTION 5 - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
ITEM - 5.02(c) APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICER
On October 28, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Larry
McNamara into the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr.
McNamara, age 56, will have overall responsibility for the operations of the
Company's Nuclear and Industrial segments. Mr. McNamara previously served as the
President of our Nuclear Waste Services segment, and as interim head of the
Industrial Waste Services segment. A press release dated October 31, 2005,
announcing the election, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release dated October 31, 2005
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PERMA-FIX ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard T. Kelecy
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Richard T. Kelecy
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 31, 2005