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SUMMARY:Advanced Inspector Training (NACT 355)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 attendees.  Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference. \nREGISTRATION FEES: There are no registration fees for state\, local or tribal air quality agency staff.  For federal employees the registration fees are $100. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \nTo Register Log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/advanced-inspector-training-nact-355/
LOCATION:Utah DEQ\, 195 N 1950 W\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
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SUMMARY:Monitoring Compliance Testing & Source Test Observation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nThose 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. \nTo 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. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 45 attendees.  Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference. \nREGISTRATION FEES: \nThere 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. \nCOURSE BROCHURE \nCourse Materials \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/monitoring-compliance-testing-source-test-observation-2/
LOCATION:South Coast AQMD\, 21865 Copley Drive\, Diamond Bar\, CA\, 91765\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T170000
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CREATED:20240202T224311Z
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SUMMARY:Who Are These People & Why Do They Hate Me? (Re)Building Trust in Government.
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: WESTAR’s Training Program will host this 2-day leadership training on building trust in government for agency personnel in leadership positions at an agency. \nQuantifiable polls\, research and empirical evidence in the United States shows that people are increasingly suspicious and distrustful of government\, science and expertise\, particularly those public interest initiatives that are perceived to disrupt and change people’s lives.\nCommunity opposition and protest can derail the best plans and intentions. Angry\, cynical and emotional people don’t represent their interests very well\, and simply ignoring or dismissing their skepticism isn’t a productive or effective option. \nManaging public projects and policy requires an understanding of why people feel and react the way they do\, and learning how to better prevent and handle that public emotion and opposition\, to build relationships and rebuild public trust. \nThis course is a highly researched\, time tested\, effective approach for dealing with public anger\, emotion\, fear and opposition associated with public engagement and public information programs. \nThe class builds on proven\, recognized global best practices in public participation and consensus building as well as continually updated and practical research from experts in public outrage\, risk communication and behavioral science. The course helps managers and staff understand and manage authentic public involvement\, and to deal with citizen anger in decision-making and public policy. This is a hands-on\, customized\, dynamic 2- day in person mix of interactive\, large group discussions\, videotape\, small group problem solving with timely\, real-world scenarios and exercises that gives people the understanding\, tools and confidence to manage the tough public issues that they face. \nCOURSE BROCHURE \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/who-are-these-people-why-do-they-hate-me-rebuilding-trust-in-government/
LOCATION:Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver\, 1717 Champa Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T120000
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CREATED:20240509T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T214712Z
UID:10000302-1715248800-1715256000@westar.org
SUMMARY:6-Month Check-In: SIP Development
DESCRIPTION:WESTAR’s Training Program will host this virtual 6th month check-in (a continuation of WESTAR’s SIP Development training course)is for state\, local and tribal air quality professional staff working\, or planning to work\, in the State Implementation Planning (SIP) Program. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nSIP Development Materials
URL:https://westar.org/event/6ht-month-check-in-sip-development/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240403T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20240110T225941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T213643Z
UID:10000270-1712133000-1712322000@westar.org
SUMMARY:Enforcement Case Development & Resolution (NACT345)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: This course is designed for a student who seeks to understand the complete compliance assessment process including enforcement. The student should come away with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a productive member of a compliance team. The two and one-half day course will focus on the enforcement case process used by US local\, state\, and federal environmental agencies primarily the administrative and civil judicial processes. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Materials \nCourse Brochure \nTo Register Log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/enforcement-case-development-resolution-nact345/
LOCATION:State of Arizona\, 1110 W. Washington Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20231030T183033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T184327Z
UID:10000256-1705395600-1705586400@westar.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE - Effective Permit Writing
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nMAJOR TOPICS: \n\nIdentification of the components required in a complete permit application evaluation\,\nExplanation of the functions and purposes of each component of a complete permit application\,\nDescription of the characteristics of an effective permit\,\nExplanation of the process\, approaches that can be used to assure an effective permit is produced.\n\nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/online-effective-permit-writing-2/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230714T200527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T163924Z
UID:10000063-1699948800-1700067600@westar.org
SUMMARY:State Implementation Plan (SIP) Development
DESCRIPTION:WESTAR’s Training Program will host this training course for state\, local and tribal air quality professional staff working\, or planning to work\, in the State Implementation Planning (SIP) Program. This 2-day course will provide an overview of State Implementation Plans (SIPs)\, types of SIPs\, components of SIPs\, roles and responsibilities\, technical data needed\, preparation and submittal of SIPs\, and what happens after a plan is submitted to EPA. This training course is designed for new Air Quality Planning staff. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge. \nCourse Materials
URL:https://westar.org/event/state-implementation-plan-sip-development/
LOCATION:The Duniway Portland\, 545 SW Taylor Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230731T172131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T172131Z
UID:10000066-1698049800-1698233400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Inspector Training (NACT355)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/advanced-inspector-training-nact355-2/
LOCATION:Maricopa County Air Quality Dept\, 301 W. Jefferson Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231006T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230714T195037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T195037Z
UID:10000062-1696581000-1696611600@westar.org
SUMMARY:Landfill Gas Control Facilities (TOXC229)
DESCRIPTION:LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the Landfill Gas control systems. The following topics will be covered in this course:\n• Facts and figures regarding Landfills\n• Primary and Secondary air pollutants at Landfills\n• Methane monitoring equipment\n• Inspections and safety tips\n• Scientific principles behind landfill gas generation\n• Landfill gas collection technologies and principles\n• Landfill gas controls and energy uses\n• Description of landfill gas monitoring equipment and proper use\n• Regulatory Overview and Update on Green House Gas Regulations\, CCR Title 17\, Section 95460\n• Inspection and Safety Tips \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/landfill-gas-control-facilities-toxc229/
LOCATION:Bachechi Open Space Educational Buidling\, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230714T194659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T195207Z
UID:10000061-1696494600-1696525200@westar.org
SUMMARY:VOC Control Devices (TOXC106)
DESCRIPTION:LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with volatile organic compound control devices. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of gaseous emissions control: The following topics will be covered in this course:\n•	Absorbers\n•	Adsorbers\n•	Condensers\n•	Oxidizers\n•	Process descriptions\n•	Rule discussion\n•	Inspection procedures \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/voc-control-devices-toxc106/
LOCATION:Bachechi Open Space Educational Buidling\, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231003T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230714T194041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T195146Z
UID:10000060-1696321800-1696438800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Aggregate\, Hot Mix Asphalt\, & Concrete Batch Facilities (TOXC219)
DESCRIPTION:LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 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:\nThe following topics will be covered in this course:\n• 	Emissions and Health Impacts\n• 	Aggregate Industry\n• 	Aggregate Process\n• 	Engineering Evaluation\n• 	Inspection Procedures for Aggregate\, Asphalt and Concrete operation\n• 	Concrete Emissions and Effects\n• 	Hot Mix Process and Control\n• 	Permit Requirements\n• 	Health Impacts \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge.
URL:https://westar.org/event/aggregate-hot-mix-asphalt-concrete-batch-facilities-toxc219/
LOCATION:Bachechi Open Space Educational Buidling\, 9521 Rio Grande Blvd NW\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230605T180619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T180718Z
UID:10000041-1695717000-1695920400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Monitoring Compliance Testing & Source Test Observation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nThose 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. \nTo 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.
URL:https://westar.org/event/monitoring-compliance-testing-source-test-observation/
LOCATION:Cal Center Boardroom\, 8800 Cal Center Drive\, Sacrament\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230420T193325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T193729Z
UID:10000037-1695117600-1695308400@westar.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE - Effective Permit Writing
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nMAJOR TOPICS: \n\nIdentification of the components required in a complete permit application evaluation\,\nExplanation of the functions and purposes of each component of a complete permit application\,\nDescription of the characteristics of an effective permit\,\nExplanation of the process\, approaches that can be used to assure an effective permit is produced.\n\nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/online-effective-permit-writing/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230420T192640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T182033Z
UID:10000036-1694507400-1694691000@westar.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Inspector Training (NACT355)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/advanced-inspector-training-nact355/
LOCATION:State of Wyoming\, 5221 Yellowstone Road\, Cheyenne\, WY\, 82002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230826
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230420T192138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T192435Z
UID:10000035-1692835200-1693007999@westar.org
SUMMARY:Theory & Application of Common Air Pollution Control Devices (BASC107)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: This course will provide a detailed introduction to air pollution control equipment and methods used to control particulate and gaseous air emissions. The course will cover theory\, operation\, applications\, design considerations\, inspection strategies\, compliance assurance monitoring and regulations for cyclones\, baghouses\, wet and dry scrubbers\, electrostatic precipitators\, carbon beds\, bio filters\, condensers\, flares\, thermal and catalytic oxidizers. NOx controls like selective catalytic reduction (SCR)\, selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR)\, flue gas recirculation (FGR)\, and ultra-low NOx burners will also be discussed. \nTarget Audience: This course is intended for entry-level staff. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge.
URL:https://westar.org/event/theory-application-of-common-air-pollution-control-devices-basc107/
LOCATION:Northern Nevada Public Health\, 1001 E. Ninth Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230824
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230420T191805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T191924Z
UID:10000034-1692748800-1692835199@westar.org
SUMMARY:Incinerators (TOXC222)
DESCRIPTION:Incinerators (TOXC220): \nCourse 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. There is an afternoon field visit where students will receive first-hand experience during a mock inspection of a local business \nThe following topics will be covered in this course: \n\n3 T’s of combustion\nTypes of combustion\nCategories of Industrial Incinerators\nTypical Incinerator Operating Procedures\nTypical Operational Errors\nIncinerator Emissions & Control\nIncinerator Inspection\nAir Pollution Control Points of Inspection\n\nTarget Audience: This course is intended for entry-level staff. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/incinerators-toxc222/
LOCATION:Northern Nevada Public Health\, 1001 E. Ninth Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230823
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230420T191305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T191519Z
UID:10000033-1692662400-1692748799@westar.org
SUMMARY:Compliance Assurance Monitoring (PERM204)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with compliance assurance monitoring. 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. \nAttendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of CAM: \n\nEffect of Title V\nBackground of CAM\nPart 64 applicability\nException\nCAM monitoring design criteria\nSource\, district\, and EPA Roles\nQuality Improvement plan\n\nTarget Audience: This course is intended for entry-level staff. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/compliance-assurance-monitoring-perm204/
LOCATION:Northern Nevada Public Health\, 1001 E. Ninth Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230420T190355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T190921Z
UID:10000032-1692088200-1692205200@westar.org
SUMMARY:Air Quality Dispersion Modeling
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/air-quality-dispersion-modeling/
LOCATION:Maricopa County Air Quality Dept\, 301 W. Jefferson Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230322T212652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T212751Z
UID:10000029-1689064200-1689251400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Basic Inspector Training (NACT 350)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nRole of the field inspector\nPermit conditions compliance documentation and evidence gathering\nComplaints handling and other inspection investigations\nInspection of air pollution sources\n\nCOURSE 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. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTO REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/basic-inspector-training-nact-350/
LOCATION:Montana DEQ – Metcalf Bldg\, 1520 East 6th Ave\, Helena\, MT\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230322T211926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T211926Z
UID:10000028-1687422600-1687453200@westar.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Continuous Monitoring Systems (SRCE103)
DESCRIPTION:LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this basic course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with continuous emission monitoring. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEM) systems: \n\nImplementing Regulations\nBasic Theory and Operation\nSystem Components\nSystem Certification Requirements\nInspection and Quality Assurance\n\nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTO REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/introduction-to-continuous-monitoring-systems-srce103/
LOCATION:Idaho DEQ\, 1410 N. Hilton Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230322T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T212045Z
UID:10000027-1687336200-1687366800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Industrial Boilers (TOXC226)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nAir Pollution – Why\nBoiler Uses\nBoiler Theory and Operation\nAir Pollution Formation\nAir Pollution Control Devices\nBoiler Regulations\nTypical Permit Conditions\nInspection Procedures\n\nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTO REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/industrial-boilers-toxc226/
LOCATION:Idaho DEQ\, 1410 N. Hilton Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20230620T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20230620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230322T211103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T211103Z
UID:10000026-1687249800-1687280400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Electrostatic Precipitators (TOXC242)
DESCRIPTION:LEARNING OBJECTIVES: This basic one-day course covers the fundamentals of electrostatic precipitator (ESP) operation for fine particulate or aerosols and the likely defects or operator oversights. Topics include theory and design\, cleaning cycles\, operation and maintenance and inspection techniques. After completion of this course\, learners will be able to: \n\nList the major industrial applications for ESPs\nExplain the theory of operation of ESPs\, using appropriate terminology\nDescribe the major types/categories of ESPs\nList the main things to consider in designing an ESP\nList the major components of a typical ESP and explain the functions of these components\nDescribe how ESP performance can be monitored by operators\nExplain in detail how to conduct an inspection of an ESP\n\n\nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTO REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://westar.org/event/electrostatic-precipitators-toxc242/
LOCATION:Idaho DEQ\, 1410 N. Hilton Street\, Boise\, ID\, 83706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230516T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20230518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230322T181757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T210220Z
UID:10000025-1684225800-1684429200@westar.org
SUMMARY:Principles of Compliance and Enforcement (NACT335)
DESCRIPTION:WHO SHOULD ATTEND: New\, entry-level stationary source inspectors\, regulatory agency staff\, and environmental specialists in business and government. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with air pollution control and enforcement. The following topics will be covered in this course:\n• Developing a framework for designing effective compliance strategies\n• Understand different concepts and principles of environmental compliance and enforcement \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This intensive 3-day course provides a framework for designing effective compliance strategies and enforcement programs. \nThe course defines the terms compliance and enforcement\, introduces basic principles\, and explores different approaches for implementing each element of the framework. The instructors who guide participants through the concepts and principles of environmental compliance and enforcement deliver the course through a series of exercises. Participants\, through a “case study” will take part in a negotiation session to resolve a violation of environmental requirements that mimics a real-life enforcement situation. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTO REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/principles-of-compliance-and-enforcement-nact335/
LOCATION:2827 Waimano Home Road\, Pearl City\, HI 96782\, 2827 Waimano Home Road\, Pearl City\, HI\, 96782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230509T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230512T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230308T004911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T190421Z
UID:10000024-1683621000-1683909000@westar.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate New Source Review/Prevention of Significant Deterioration
DESCRIPTION:WESTAR’s Training Program will host this 4-day Intermediate New Source Review/Prevention of Significant Deterioration (NSR/PSD) training course for agency personnel who have\, or will have\, permitting responsibilities for major sources. The goals of the course are to provide with a high-level understanding of permitting elements\, regulatory requirements\, and policies pertaining to the major New Source Review program\, 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. \nMajor Topics Include:\n• New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration Programs – Background and History\n• Definitions\n• Applicability\n• Requirements\n• BACT\n• NAAQS Analysis\n• Netting Analysis\n• Increment and Other Analyses\n• NSR Reform\n• Relationship between NSR and other programs\n• Effective Use of Exclusions and Permit Procedures\n• Pre-Application Monitoring Waivers\n• Nonattainment Area Applicability and Requirements \nCourse Brochure \nTO REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge.
URL:https://westar.org/event/intermediate-new-source-review-prevention-of-significant-deterioration/
LOCATION:4300 Cherry Creek South\, Denver\, Colorado 80246\, 4300 Cherry Creek\, Denver\, CO\, 80246\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230214T184048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T184634Z
UID:10000013-1681171200-1681430399@westar.org
SUMMARY:EPA Residential Wood Heating Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 EPA Residential Wood Heating Training Workshop will start at 1 pm on April 11 and will conclude at 5 pm April 13.  The location of the meeting is EPA Region 8 offices:  EPA Downtown Denver Office US EPA\, Region 8 1595 Wynkoop Street Denver\, CO 80202. \nClick here for additional information and to register for the workshop.
URL:https://westar.org/event/epa-residential-wood-heating-training-workshop/
LOCATION:EPA Region 8 Office\, 1595 Wynkoop Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80202
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230303T211951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T211951Z
UID:10000023-1679905800-1680107400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Quality Assurance for Air Pollution Measurement Systems (APTI 470)
DESCRIPTION:Those completing this course will gain an understanding of the information associated with the management of air quality monitoring systems required under the Clean Air Act and state and local regulations. Attendees will be able to apply the following topics in establishing a measurement system: \n\nBasic concepts of statistical control charts\nRegression analysis and control charts for calibration data\nIdentification and treatment of outliers\nQuality assurance for SLAMS and PSD\nPerformance and system audits\nMeasurement\nIntra-laboratory testing\nProcurement quality control\nData validation\nQuality costs
URL:https://westar.org/event/quality-assurance-for-air-pollution-measurement-systems-apti-470/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230303T205302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T211221Z
UID:10000020-1678782600-1678984200@westar.org
SUMMARY:Principles of Environmental Compliance & Enforcement (NACT 335)
DESCRIPTION:This intensive 3-day course provides a framework for designing effective compliance strategies and enforcement programs. \nThe course defines the terms compliance and enforcement\, introduces basic principles\, and explores different approaches for implementing each element of the framework. Participants will be guided through the concepts and principles of environmental compliance and enforcement.  Participants\, through a “case study” will take part in a negotiation session to resolve a violation of environmental requirements that mimics a real-life enforcement situation. \nThis course is designed for students that seeks to understand the complete compliance process including enforcement. The student should come away with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a productive member of a compliance team. The course focuses on the enforcement case process used by US local\, state\, tribal and federal environmental agencies – primarily the administrative and civil judicial processes. Topics include targeting\, collecting data that is necessary for case development\, determining compliance status\, selecting the appropriate enforcement option\, penalties\, negotiation\, and case resolution follow-up. The course discusses all violation resolution options including informal actions\, formal notices\, administrative orders and administrative consent orders\, civil litigation settlement\, and case litigation. The importance of proper documentation and adherence to procedures will be emphasized.
URL:https://westar.org/event/principles-of-environmental-compliance-enforcement-nact-335/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230309T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004852
CREATED:20230303T204703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T210737Z
UID:10000019-1678091400-1678379400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Permitting (APTI 461)
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. \n  \nMajor Topics Include: \n\nNew Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration Programs – Background and History\nDefinitions\nApplicability\nRequirements\nBACT\nNAAQS Analysis\nNetting Analysis\nIncrement and Other Analyses\nNSR Reform\nRelationship between NSR and other programs\nEffective Use of Exclusions and Permit Procedures\nPre-Application Monitoring Waivers\nNonattainment Area Applicability and Requirements\nOperating Permits
URL:https://westar.org/event/intermediate-permitting-apti-461-2/
LOCATION:ND
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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