Online Effective Permit Writing
2025-01-28 09:00 - 2025-01-30 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This online course presents information on the major national programs in air pollution stationary source permitting. This course was designed to provide methods and procedures used to effectively draft and review permit conditions used with a variety of permit programs. This course is designed for personnel of state, local and tribal permitting agencies who are new to permit programs, managers of programs which are impacted by permits, and inspectors who must read and interpret permit conditions. Examples of the various types of permit conditions are presented along with practical exercises.
MAJOR TOPICS:

Identification of the components required in a complete permit application evaluation,
Explanation of the functions and purposes of each component of a complete permit application,
Description of the characteristics of an effective permit,
Explanation of the process, approaches that can be used to assure an effective permit is produced.

WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
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Basic Inspector Training (NACT 350)
2025-03-25 08:30 - 2025-03-27 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, 97232, United States
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will have an understanding of the compliance assessment practices that are employed for evaluating air emission sources. The individual will gain an understanding of the following inspector tasks:

Role of the field inspector
Permit conditions compliance documentation and evidence gathering
Complaints handling and other inspection investigations
Inspection of air pollution sources

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course provides an overview of the aspects of inspection preparation, the procedures for conducting an inspection, and follow-up tasks that must be completed after conducting an inspection. Proper procedures are covered for investigating an air pollution complaint, conducting an inspection, and gathering evidence of an emission source compliance. The course also introduces various federal environmental laws and regulations to individuals that are new to environmental compliance programs.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
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Air Toxics & Regulating Hazardous Air Pollutants
2025-04-22 08:30 - 2025-04-23 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington Dept of Ecology, 300 Desmond Drive SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
DESCRIPTION: This two-day course provides an overview of air toxics emission sources that may be regulated under the Clean Air Act. The following topics will be covered:
• History and Types of Air Toxics
• Federal Air Toxic Laws and Programs
• State Air Toxics Programs
• Exposure and Toxicity Assessments
• Risk Characterization
• Compliance Assessment – Federal and State Programs
COURSE MATERIALS: Training course materials will only be available electronically. Attendees will receive an online document sharing link for access to materials. It is the attendee’s responsibility for downloading files and for providing the device or media on which to view materials. WESTAR will provide hard copies only for those needing accommodation.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff. For federal employees the registration fees are $500.
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COURSE BROCHURE: Air Toxics & Regulating Hazardous Air Pollutants

Intermediate NSR/PSD
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hawaii Clean Air Branch, 2827 Waimano Home Rd #130, Pearl City, 96782, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 3-day Intermediate NSR/PSD Permitting training course is for SLT agency personnel who have, or will have, permitting responsibilities for major sources. The objectives of the course are to provide with a high-level understanding of permitting elements, regulatory requirements, and policies pertaining to the major permitting programs, and provide attendees with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify pertinent regulatory and policy materials, and the ability to apply these to day-to-day responsibilities and activities.
Major Topics Include:

New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration Programs – Background and History
Definitions
Applicability
Requirements
BACT
NAAQS Analysis
Netting Analysis
Increment and Other Analyses
Relationship between NSR and other programs
Effective Use of Exclusions and Permit Procedures
Pre-Application Monitoring Waivers
Operating Permits

REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff. For federal employees the registration fees are $1,200.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
To Register Please Contact Jeff Gabler: 503-744-0486

Introduction to Continuous Monitoring Systems (SRCE 104)
2025-05-06 08:30 - 2025-05-08 16:30 (America/Chicago) | North Dakota DEQ, 4201 Normandy Street, Bismarck, ND, 58507, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Continuous Monitoring Systems (CMS) training course is 3 days and in-person. It provides participants with a basic understanding of CMS including an overview of how to perform regulatory reviews and includes key concepts, terminology, techniques, and information on CMS, including types, regulations, analytical techniques, systems design and components, performance specifications (PS), quality assurance (QA) requirements, commonly used technologies, audits/inspections, and enforcement procedures. In addition to the instructor presentation and lecture, participants have opportunities to apply their knowledge through practical exercises, facilitated discussions, and knowledge check games.
There are four modules in this course and an introductory module:

Course Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to CMS
Module 2: Overview of CMS and CMS Design and Components
Module 3: Performance Specifications, Quality Assurance, and Commonly Used Technologies

REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff. For federal employees the registration fees are $500.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
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Air Quality Dispersion Modeling - Pearl City
2025-05-12 08:30 - 2025-05-13 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hawaii Clean Air Branch, 2827 Waimano Home Rd #130, Pearl City, 96782, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2-day training course is not intended to produce modelers but rather to focus on atmospheric science principles, model options, and configurations, as well as pre- and post-processing steps that ultimately determine the outcome of the modeling study. The course will develop a solid understanding of regulatory air dispersion modeling fundamentals combined with the application of this knowledge toward solving real-world air quality challenges. Practical and real-world AERMOD examples will be utilized throughout the course to effectively demonstrate how these topics work together to influence model outcomes. In addition, hands-on training is incorporated throughout the training to reinforce concepts.
The intent of the course is to empower permit engineers and managers with the knowledge and real-world experience needed to quickly assess the validity of model selection, configuration, and results interpretation as related to specific regulatory programs. Emphasis is on explaining and demonstrating important modeling concepts that permit writers and managers must understand to make informed and defensible decisions during the permitting process to ensure the permit conditions meet regulatory requirements.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.

To REGISTER contact Jeff Gabler: 503-744-0486

Incinerators (TOXC 222)
2025-05-20 09:00 - 15:20 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is a virtual, instructor-led training
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for new, inexperienced state, local and tribal air quality professionals.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on the process, emission control equipment and inspection procedures of small to medium sized solid waste incinerators. The types of incinerators include biomedical, pathological, crematories and commercial heat stripping ovens. This course does not address municipal waste combustors, biomass or hazardous waste incinerators.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with incinerators operations. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of incinerators: The following topics will be covered in this course:
• 3 T’s of combustion
• Types of combustion
• Categories of Industrial Incinerators
• Typical Incinerator Operating Procedures
• Typical Operational Errors
• Incinerator Emissions & Control
• Incinerator Inspection
• Air Pollution Control Points of Inspection
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Stationary Gas Turbines (TOXC 224)
2025-05-21 09:00 - 15:45 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is a virtual, instructor-led training
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for new, inexperienced state, local and tribal air quality professionals.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Stationary gas turbines are popular as combined-cycles, peaking power plants and cogeneration facilities. The course discusses the uses of gas turbines, fundamentals of operation of modern turbines with emphasis on state-of-the-art controls to achieve some of the lowest emission concentrations for this source category. The course also discusses combined cycles with HRSG units, steam turbines and power generation. This is followed by a detailed discussion on emissions and control techniques such as Dry Low-NOx combustors with staged combustion, water or steam injection followed by SCR and CO catalysts. Applicable federal and local BACT regulations, permitting requirements, and agency inspection procedures and safety concerns are thoroughly discussed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with stationary gas turbines plants. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of stationary gas turbines:

Gas turbine history, theory of operation
Gas turbine uses
Air pollution control devices
Gas turbine regulations
Typical permit conditions
Inspection procedures
Continuous emission monitoring
Source testing requirements

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Industrial Boilers (TOXC 226)
2025-05-22 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is a virtual, instructor-led training
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for new, inexperienced state, local and tribal air quality professionals.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Boilers are one of the most common emission sources and range in use from small fire tube boilers to large utility boilers associated with power plant facilities. The course discusses uses of boilers, heat transfer methods and fundamentals of operation of modern industrial and utility boilers including those fired by natural gas, biomass municipal waste and coal (circulating fluidized bed units). The course also discusses steam turbines and power generation. This is followed by a detailed discussion on emissions and control techniques such as Low-NOx burners, FGR, staged combustion, SCR and SNCR. New technologies such as Ultra Low-NOx 9 ppm burners, applicable federal and local BACT regulations, permitting requirements and agency inspection procedures and safety concerns are thoroughly discussed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with industrial boiler operations. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of
industrial boilers:

Air Pollution – Why
Boiler Uses
Boiler Theory and Operation
Air Pollution Formation
Air Pollution Control Devices
Boiler Regulations
Typical Permit Conditions
Inspection Procedures

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Electrostatic Precipitators (PERM 242)
2025-05-23 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This is a virtual, instructor-led training
TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for new, inexperienced state, local and tribal air quality professionals.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will help the inspector understand the fundamentals of electrostatic precipitator operation for fine particulate or aerosols and the likely defects or operator oversight. Topics include: theory and design, cleaning cycles, operation and maintenance and inspection techniques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with electrostatic precipitators operations. Attendees will be able to:

List the major industrial applications for ESPs.
Explain the theory of operation of ESPs, using appropriate terminology
Describe the major types/categories of ESPs.
List the main things to consider in designing an ESP.
List the major components of a typical ESP and explain the functions of these components.
Be aware of how ESP performance can be monitored by operators.
Explain in detail how to conduct an inspection of an ESP.

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Monitoring Compliance Testing & Source Test Observation
2025-06-04 08:30 - 2025-06-06 17:00 (America/Denver) | Utah DEQ, 195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, United States
WESTAR’s Training Center will host this training course for state, local and tribal air quality professional staff working, or planning to work, in source testing.
This lecture-based course is designed for state, local and tribal air quality professional whose role is to observe source testing, evaluate source test methods, approve test protocols and review source test results as required under various federal and state regulations or as required by issued permits. This class is intended for compliance and field engineers, scientists and technicians who have responsibility for the above source testing tasks.
Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with source testing and source test methods. This course develops the ability to plan, guide, evaluate, and (after experience on the job) perform source sampling measurements to determine rates of emissions from stationary sources. It clarifies EPA Reference Methods 1 to 4, and Method 5. The course develops knowledge of the equipment employed, understanding of why the prescribed methods are established, and ability to perform the calibrations and calculations which are a part of the reference methods.
To ensure that the source test methods utilized to demonstrate compliance are performed according to EPA guidelines, both agency and industrial personnel will be required to observe stack tests to document that compliance with the methodology is being achieved. This will mean that an observer must be intimately familiar with numerous stack test methods, each one with its own particular operation.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 40 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES:
There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff. For federal agency staff a $1,000 registration fee will be charged.
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NOx Control/Regulation - ONLINE
2025-07-08 09:00 - 2025-07-10 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Who Should Attend: This course was designed to address the needs of tribal, state, and local air agency personnel involved in the permitting and compliance assessment of existing regulatory requirements as well as those personnel involved in the development of nitrogen oxide (NOx) control programs. This class is intended for new permit and compliance engineers and scientists who are responsible for permitting, compliance, and SIP planning activities.
About the Course: This course presents fundamental information on NOx emissions from combustion sources such as industrial and utility boilers. The goal of this course is to present information that will help environmental professionals address present and future NOx control issues. The course introduces a broad range of control technology topics and identifies some of the sources for obtaining further information on these topics.
Learning Objectives: Those completing this course will gain an understanding of the mechanisms by which NOx is formed in the combustion process as well as sources of NOx emissions and the history related to regulating NOx emissions from these sources. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the types, applicability, capability, and limitations of available control techniques to suppress the formation of NOx emissions or to minimize NOx emissions.
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led training.
Course Brochure
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Effective Permit Writing - ONLINE
2025-07-29 09:00 - 2025-07-31 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents information on the major national programs in air pollution stationary source permitting. This course was designed to provide methods and procedures used to effectively draft and review permit conditions used with a variety of permit programs. This course is designed for personnel of state and local permitting agencies who are new to permit programs, managers of programs which are impacted by permits, and inspectors who must read and interpret permit conditions. Examples of the various types of permit conditions are presented along with practical exercises.
MAJOR TOPICS:
• Identification of the components required in a complete permit application evaluation,
• Explanation of the functions and purposes of each component of a complete permit application,
• Description of the characteristics of an effective permit,
• Explanation of the process, approaches that can be used to assure an effective permit is produced.
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led training.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 35 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
Course Brochure
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Theory & Application of Common Air Pollution Control Devices - ONLINE
2025-08-12 09:00 - 2025-08-14 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Who Should Attend: This is an introductory course designed for agency inspectors, permit writers, and regulation developers who have the responsibility to review air pollution control devices.
Learning Objectives: This course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of the different types and operating characteristics of air pollution control devices that are available for particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, acid gases, and hazardous air pollutants. Course topics include:
• Background on ideal gas law and capture and control of air pollutants.
• Particulate controls, including separators, fabric filters, scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators.
• Volatile organic compound controls, including minimization, oxidation, condensation, adsorption, and absorption.
• Carbon monoxide controls, including minimization, catalysts, and oxidation.
• Acid gas controls, including prevention, absorption, and adsorption; and
• Parametric monitoring of air pollution control equipment.
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
Space Limitation: Registration is limited to 45 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
Course Brochure
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Best Available Control Technology (BACT) Determination
2025-08-19 08:30 - 2025-08-21 17:00 (America/Denver) | State of Montana, 2401 Colonial Drive, Helena, 59601, United States
WESTAR’s Training Center will host this in-person training course for state, local and tribal air quality professional staff working, or planning to work, in major source permitting.
BACT is determined on a case-by-case basis, consisting of the following five steps:
• Step 1 – Identify each emission unit and all available control options
• Step 2 – Evaluate the technical feasibility of each control option. Eliminate control options that are not technically feasible based on physical, chemical, and engineering principles.
• Step 3 – Rank remaining control options on the basis of control efficiency, the top ranked control alternative is the first selection of BACT.
• Step 4 – Eliminate control options based on evaluation of economic, environmental and energy impacts.
• Step 5 – Select the most effective option as BACT.
This training will examine the framework for a consistent approach to determining BACT. The emphasis is on the types of data which should be required in a pre-construction permit application and how the data should be used in order to determine BACT, and the technological question of whether the emission control system proposed in the permit application represents BACT or whether a more stringent level of emission control is appropriate considering available technology and economic, energy, and environmental impacts.
COURSE MATERIALS: Training course materials will only be available electronically. Attendees will receive an online document sharing link for access to materials. It is the attendee’s responsibility for downloading files and for providing the device or media on which to view materials. WESTAR will provide hard copies only for those needing accommodation.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 35 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff. For federal agency staff a $1,200 registration fee will be charged.
Course Brochure
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Online: Polyester/Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass & Composite Manufacture (TOXC228)
2025-09-23 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is intended for permitting engineers, compliance engineers and inspectors. The course is designed to provide an overview of Polyester Resin and Fiberglass Facilities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with polyester resin and fiberglass plants. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of Polyester Resin and Fiberglass plants:
The following topics will be covered in this course:

Plastics and Plastic resin uses
Plastic resin theory / operation
Air pollution control devices
Implementing regulations
Typical permit conditions
Inspection procedures
Federal regulations

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides information for air pollution inspectors on the history, use of raw materials, production methods, emission control methods and inspection procedures for polyester resin and fiberglass facilities. This course covers pollution prevention, legal requirements, and RACT/BACT. Upon completion of this course, inspectors will be able to understand what is required of the facility to remain in compliance with the requirements.
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
Course Brochure
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Online: Auto, Metal Parts and Products (TOXC 231)
2025-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is intended for new, entry-level as well as semi-experienced stationary source permit engineers, inspectors, regulatory agency staff, and environmental specialists in business and government. The course is designed to provide an overview of Surface Coating: Metal Parts & Products.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with metal parts and products operations. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of Metal Parts operations:

All types of coatings
Application techniques applied in the controlled conditions of a factory
Control Technologies
Inspection procedures
Coating steps and points of emissions
List of Hazardous Materials found in Coatings

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course addresses the complex matter of paints and coatings used in the manufacture or refurbishment of metal parts and products. Combining lecture, discussion, and informational video, students are introduced to topics such as coating formulation, volatile content limits, transfer efficiency, application equipment, inspector sampling, and laboratory analysis for liquid and powder coatings.
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
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Online: Principles of Ambient Monitoring (AMBM 102)
2025-09-25 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is specifically designed for regulatory personnel who operate and oversee ambient air monitoring data. This class is intended for quality assurance coordinators or managers, field or laboratory supervisors, and technicians involved with quality assurance of monitoring system data.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with principles of ambient air monitoring. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of ambient air monitoring:

Regulations and Standards
Monitoring Networks
Station Siting
Instrumentation
Documentation
Data Handling
Quality Assurance
References and Resources

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the basic design and theory of ambient air monitoring, quality assurance and control methods as they relate to monitoring instruments, site development criteria and data processing. This course will address PM2.5 and other particulate methods, ozone, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon, sulfur dioxide, meteorology systems, data recording systems, gas calibration systems, and zero air systems.
Course Delivery: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
Course Brochure:
To Register: EPA’s AirKnowledge
Ambient Monitoring Slides (PDF)
Ambient Monitoring Slides (PPTX)
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Advanced Inspector Training (NACT 355)
2025-12-02 08:30 - 2025-12-04 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maricopa County – Security Building – 1A, 234 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Advanced Inspector Training Course focuses on issues and techniques for the more senior inspector to help enhance and improve their inspection techniques and results. This course does not focus on any specific media but covers subject applicable to inspections in all media. The course is intended to provide additional tools to obtain information before, during, and after an inspection. The course will present “best practices” for conducting inspections and give the students an opportunity to discuss how these “best practices” apply or not to their own inspections. Each class will have the opportunity to discuss and evaluate specific issues or areas of interest to them.

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Online: Permitting Practice & Principles (PERM 202)
2025-12-09 08:30 - 2025-12-11 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This course provides hands-on training in the methods and procedures used to review permit applications and to prepare air quality permits. This course is designed for personnel of State and local agencies that have some experience in permit programs. The course is designed primarily for permit writers, but inspectors who must read and interpret permit conditions and make site inspections will benefit as well. Course material will address state and local permits, as well as Title V federal operating permits. Other topics covered will include compliance assurance monitoring; monitoring, reporting, and record-keeping requirements; and toxic air contaminant issues associated with permitting. Those completing this course will gain an understanding of the information associated with permit writing including:

Review of permitting (Definition, Types, Authority, Process, Contents)
State permits
SIP authorized state and local preconstruction review
Delegated federal programs
Title V
Public involvement
New Source Performance Standards
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Toxics Issues

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Virtual Training: Inspection Safety
2026-01-27 09:00 - 2026-01-28 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This is an introductory course designed for agency inspectors and permit writers who conduct onsite visits to regulated facilities.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of the safety hazards that staff may be exposed to at industrial sites and how to prepare for a site inspection.
COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 45 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.

TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

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Virtual Training: Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM) - PERM 204
2026-02-10 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is intended for intermediate stationary source permit engineers and inspectors.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with compliance assurance monitoring. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of CAM:

Effect of Title V
Background of CAM
Part 64 applicability
Exception
CAM monitoring design criteria
Source, district, and EPA Roles
Quality Improvement plan

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
On October 22, 1997, EPA promulgated the CAM rule, 40 CFR part 64, which addresses monitoring for certain emission units at major sources. The CAM rule, which applies only to emission units with active control devices whose potential pre-control device emissions are at or above the major source thresholds, requires the title V permit for these sources to contain monitoring sufficient to give a reasonable assurance of compliance with requirements applicable to the source and with all permit terms and conditions over the anticipated range of operation. Thus, emission units with an approved CAM plan will require sufficient monitoring to satisfy the periodic monitoring requirement under title V and part 70.
The CAM rule generally will not require implementation of its requirements for most units subject to CAM until the first round of title V permit renewals, which will generally be 5 years after initial permit issuance. Therefore, until emission units become subject to the requirements of part 64, the initial title V permit for major sources with units subject to Federal or SIP regulations will need to include periodic monitoring for these CAM units.
CAM concepts like background, 40 CFR part 64 (CAM) applicability, who will be affected by CAM, who is exempt from CAM, CAM timing, monitoring design criteria, frequency of monitoring, source, District & EPA roles in evaluating CAM plans, quality improvement plans will be discussed in this course.
COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 40 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.
TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

Virtual Training: Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete Batch Plants (TOXC 219)
2026-02-11 08:30 - 2026-02-12 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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NEW AGGREGATE MATERIALS
NEW CONCRETE MATERIALS
NEW ASPHALT MATERIALS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is intended for new, entry-level as well as semi-experienced stationary source permit engineers, inspectors, regulatory agency staff, and environmental specialists in business and government. The course is designed to provide an overview of Aggregate, Asphalt, & Concrete Batching Operations.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with aggregate, asphalt, & concrete batching operations plants. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete Batching operations:
The following topics will be covered in this course:

Emissions and Health Impacts
Aggregate Industry
Aggregate Process
Engineering Evaluation
Inspection Procedures for Aggregate, Asphalt and Concrete operation
Concrete Emissions and Effects
Hot Mix Process and Control
Permit Requirements
Health Impacts

COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 40 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.
TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

Virtual Training: Function of Common Air Pollution Control Devices
2026-02-18 09:00 - 2026-02-20 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This is an introductory course designed for agency inspectors, permit writers, and regulation developers who have the responsibility to review air pollution control devices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of the different types and operating characteristics of air pollution control devices that are available for particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, acid gases, and hazardous air pollutants. Course topics include:

Background on ideal gas law and capture and control of air pollutants;
Particulate controls, including separators, fabric filters, scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators;
Volatile organic compound controls, including minimization, oxidation, condensation, adsorption, and absorption;
Carbon monoxide controls, including minimization, catalysts, and oxidation;
Acid gas controls, including prevention, absorption, and adsorption; and
Parametric monitoring of air pollution control equipment.

COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 45 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.

TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

Virtual Training: AERMOD Air Quality Dispersion Modeling
2026-02-24 08:30 - 2026-02-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 2-day training course is not intended to produce modelers but rather to focus on atmospheric science principles, model options, and configurations, as well as pre- and post-processing steps that ultimately determine the outcome of the modeling study. The course will develop a solid understanding of regulatory air dispersion modeling fundamentals combined with the application of this knowledge toward solving real-world air quality challenges. Practical and real-world AERMOD examples will be utilized throughout the course to effectively demonstrate how these topics work together to influence model outcomes. In addition, hands-on training is incorporated throughout the training to reinforce concepts.
The intent of the course is to empower permit engineers and managers with the knowledge and real-world experience needed to quickly assess the validity of model selection, configuration, and results interpretation as related to specific regulatory programs. Emphasis is on explaining and demonstrating important modeling concepts that permit writers and managers must understand to make informed and defensible decisions during the permitting process to ensure the permit conditions meet regulatory requirements.
COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 15 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.

TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

Virtual Training: Effective Permit Writing
2026-03-10 09:00 - 2026-03-12 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course presents information on the major national programs in air pollution stationary source permitting. This course was designed to provide methods and procedures used to effectively draft and review permit conditions used with a variety of permit programs. This course is designed for personnel of state and local permitting agencies who are new to permit programs, managers of programs which are impacted by permits, and inspectors who must read and interpret permit conditions. Examples of the various types of permit conditions are presented along with practical exercises.
MAJOR TOPICS:

Identification of the components required in a complete permit application evaluation,
Explanation of the functions and purposes of each component of a complete permit application,
Description of the characteristics of an effective permit,
Explanation of the process, approaches that can be used to assure an effective permit is produced.

COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 35 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.

TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

Intermediate NSR/PSD -- In-Person Training
2026-03-17 08:30 - 2026-03-20 16:30 (America/Denver) | Utah DEQ, 195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION: WESTAR’s Training Program will host this 4-day Intermediate Permitting training course for agency personnel who have, or will have, permitting responsibilities for major sources. The objectives of the course are to provide with a high-level understanding of permitting elements, regulatory requirements, and policies pertaining to the major permitting programs, and provide attendees with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify pertinent regulatory and policy materials, and the ability to apply these to day-to-day responsibilities and activities.
MAJOR TOPICS:

New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration Programs – Background and History
Definitions
Applicability
Requirements
BACT
NAAQS Analysis
Netting Analysis
Increment and Other Analyses
NSR Reform
Relationship between NSR and other programs
Effective Use of Exclusions and Permit Procedures
Pre-Application Monitoring Waivers
Nonattainment Area Applicability and Requirements
Operating Permits

COURSE MATERIALS: Training course materials will only be available electronically. Attendees will receive an online document sharing link for access to materials. It is the attendee’s responsibility for downloading files and for providing the device or media on which to view materials. WESTAR will provide hard copies for those needing accommodation.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 40 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.

TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

Virtual Training: Particulate Matter Control Devices
2026-03-24 09:00 - 2026-03-26 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This is an introductory course designed for agency inspectors and permit writers who have the responsibility to review and inspect sources of particulate emissions.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of particulate formation and control systems. Course topics include:

Particle formation and behavior
Mechanical Separators
Fabric Filters
Wet Scrubbers
Electrostatic Precipitators
Compliance Monitoring (Parametric Monitoring, Testing, & Inspections)

COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual, instructor-led training course.
SPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 45 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference.
REGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state, local or tribal air quality agency staff.

TO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website

Continuous Monitoring Systems (SRCE 104) -- In-Person Training
2026-04-07 08:30 - 2026-04-09 16:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Hawaii Clean Air Branch, 2827 Waimano Home Rd #130, Pearl City, 96782, United States
COURSE BROCHURE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Continuous Monitoring Systems (CMS) training course is 3 days and in-person. It provides participants with a basic understanding of CMS including an overview of how to perform regulatory reviews and includes key concepts, terminology, techniques, and information on CMS, including types, regulations, analytical techniques, systems design and components, performance specifications (PS), quality assurance (QA) requirements, commonly used technologies, audits/inspections, and enforcement procedures. In addition to the instructor presentation and lecture, participants have opportunities to apply their knowledge through practical exercises, facilitated discussions, and knowledge check games.
There are four modules in this course and an introductory module:

Course Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to CMS
Module 2: Overview of CMS and CMS Design and Components
Module 3: Performance Specifications, Quality Assurance, and Commonly Used Technologies

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for a broad audience and could include participants with non-technical backgrounds (e.g., a basic degree in science) as well as technical backgrounds (e.g., a chemical engineering degree). No prior knowledge of CMS is presumed. This course is intended primarily for new hires or any participants who need an understanding of CMS in their job responsibilities.
Staff who could benefit from the course include, but are not limited to the following:

Staff who are inspection and/or enforcement personnel
Staff who observe stack test and CMS certifications
Staff who are reviewing audit reports
Staff who work on permits

To Register click: EPA’s AirKnowledge

Virtual Training: Air Toxics & Regulating Hazardous Air Pollutants
2026-04-14 09:00 - 2026-04-16 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
COURSE BROCHURE
DESCRIPTION: This three-day course provides an overview of air toxics emission sources that may be regulated under the Clean Air Act. The following topics will be covered:

History and Types of Air Toxics
Federal Air Toxic Laws and Programs
State Air Toxics Programs
Exposure and Toxicity Assessments
Risk Characterization
Compliance Assessment – Federal and State Programs

COURSE MATERIALS: Training course materials will only be available electronically. Attendees will receive an online document sharing link for access to materials. It is the attendee’s responsibility for downloading files and for providing the device or media on which to view materials. WESTAR will provide hard copies only for those needing accommodation.

To Register Click: EPA’s AirKnowledge
