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SUMMARY:WESTAR Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Planning Committee includes air quality planners from the 15 member states. Planners from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-planning-committee/2025-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T123000
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SUMMARY:WRAP Technical Steering Committee/Workgroup Co-chairs Coordination Call
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-technical-steering-committee-workgroup-co-chairs-coordination-call-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251204T120000
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CREATED:20251119T221743Z
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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. \n  \nCourse Materials
URL:https://westar.org/event/advanced-inspector-training-nact-355-2/
LOCATION:Maricopa County – Security Building – 1A\, 234 N. Central Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
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SUMMARY:WESTAR Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Technical Committee includes technical professionals from the 15 member states. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including monitoring\, emissions inventory\, and modeling analysis. Technical professionals from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-technical-committee/2025-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
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SUMMARY:WESTAR Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Planning Committee includes air quality planners from the 15 member states. Planners from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-planning-committee/2025-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000153-1761141600-1761145200@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Technical Committee includes technical professionals from the 15 member states. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including monitoring\, emissions inventory\, and modeling analysis. Technical professionals from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-technical-committee/2025-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20251003T181323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T154430Z
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SUMMARY:WRAP Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-board-meeting-16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
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SUMMARY:WESTAR Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Planning Committee includes air quality planners from the 15 member states. Planners from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-planning-committee/2025-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250820T183344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214328Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Principles of Ambient Monitoring (AMBM 102)
DESCRIPTION:WHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nThis 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. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nThose 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: \n\nRegulations and Standards\nMonitoring Networks\nStation Siting\nInstrumentation\nDocumentation\nData Handling\nQuality Assurance\nReferences and Resources\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThis 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. \nCourse Delivery: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nCourse Brochure: \nTo Register: EPA’s AirKnowledge \nAmbient Monitoring Slides (PDF) \nAmbient Monitoring Slides (PPTX) \nCourse Materials
URL:https://westar.org/event/online-principles-of-ambient-monitoring-ambm-102/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000152-1758722400-1758726000@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Technical Committee includes technical professionals from the 15 member states. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including monitoring\, emissions inventory\, and modeling analysis. Technical professionals from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-technical-committee/2025-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250922T215012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T215012Z
UID:10000339-1758717000-1758722400@westar.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Technical Steering Committee/Workgroup Co-Chairs Coordination Call
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-technical-steering-committee-workgroup-co-chairs-coordination-call-6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250820T182618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T153202Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Auto\, Metal Parts and Products (TOXC 231)
DESCRIPTION:WHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nThis 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. \n LEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nCompleting 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: \n\nAll types of coatings\nApplication techniques applied in the controlled conditions of a factory\nControl Technologies\nInspection procedures\nCoating steps and points of emissions\nList of Hazardous Materials found in Coatings\n\n COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThis 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. \nCourse Delivery: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nCourse Brochure \nTo Register: EPA’s AirKnowledge \nCourse Materials \nVideos
URL:https://westar.org/event/auto-metal-parts-and-products-toxc-231/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250820T181817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T220023Z
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SUMMARY:Online: Polyester/Epoxy Resin\, Fiberglass & Composite Manufacture (TOXC228)
DESCRIPTION:WHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nThis course is intended for permitting engineers\, compliance engineers and inspectors. The course is designed to provide an overview of Polyester Resin and Fiberglass Facilities. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nThose 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: \nThe following topics will be covered in this course: \n\nPlastics and Plastic resin uses\nPlastic resin theory / operation\nAir pollution control devices\nImplementing regulations\nTypical permit conditions\nInspection procedures\nFederal regulations\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThis 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. \nCourse Delivery: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nCourse Brochure \n To Register: EPA’s AirKnowledge \nCourse Materials \n  \n  \nInstructor’s Files \nInstructor’s Files I \nInstructor Files II
URL:https://westar.org/event/polyester-epoxy-resin-fiberglass-composite-manufacture-toxc228/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250904T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250904T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000091-1756994400-1756998000@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Planning Committee includes air quality planners from the 15 member states. Planners from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-planning-committee/2025-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000151-1756303200-1756306800@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Technical Committee includes technical professionals from the 15 member states. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including monitoring\, emissions inventory\, and modeling analysis. Technical professionals from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-technical-committee/2025-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250819T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250613T162920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T163141Z
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SUMMARY:Best Available Control Technology (BACT) Determination
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBACT is determined on a case-by-case basis\, consisting of the following five steps:\n• Step 1 – Identify each emission unit and all available control options\n• 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.\n• Step 3 – Rank remaining control options on the basis of control efficiency\, the top ranked control alternative is the first selection of BACT.\n• Step 4 – Eliminate control options based on evaluation of economic\, environmental and energy impacts.\n• Step 5 – Select the most effective option as BACT. \nThis 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. \nCOURSE 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. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 35 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 agency staff a $1\,200 registration fee will be charged. \nCourse Brochure \nTo Register: EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/best-available-control-technology-bact-determination/
LOCATION:State of Montana\, 2401 Colonial Drive\, Helena\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250813T145531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T145531Z
UID:10000335-1755079200-1755082800@westar.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-board-meeting-15/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250519T192647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T182521Z
UID:10000332-1754989200-1755185400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Theory & Application of Common Air Pollution Control Devices - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning 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:\n• Background on ideal gas law and capture and control of air pollutants.\n• Particulate controls\, including separators\, fabric filters\, scrubbers\, and electrostatic precipitators.\n• Volatile organic compound controls\, including minimization\, oxidation\, condensation\, adsorption\, and absorption.\n• Carbon monoxide controls\, including minimization\, catalysts\, and oxidation.\n• Acid gas controls\, including prevention\, absorption\, and adsorption; and\n• Parametric monitoring of air pollution control equipment. \nCourse Delivery: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nSpace Limitation: Registration is limited to 45 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference. \nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \nTo Register: EPA AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/theory-application-of-common-air-pollution-control-devices-online/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000090-1754575200-1754578800@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Planning Committee includes air quality planners from the 15 member states. Planners from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-planning-committee/2025-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250730T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250718T203715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T173225Z
UID:10000334-1753878600-1753882200@westar.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Technical Steering Committee/Workgroup Co-Chairs Coordination Call
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-technical-steering-committee-workgroup-co-chairs-coordination-call-5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250519T192313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T194959Z
UID:10000331-1753779600-1753970400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Effective Permit Writing - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMAJOR TOPICS:\n• Identification of the components required in a complete permit application evaluation\,\n• Explanation of the functions and purposes of each component of a complete permit application\,\n• Description of the characteristics of an effective permit\,\n• Explanation of the process\, approaches that can be used to assure an effective permit is produced. \nCourse Delivery: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 35 attendees. Air quality staff from the fifteen western states receive registration preference. \nCourse Brochure \nTo Register: EPA AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/effective-permit-writing-online/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000150-1753279200-1753282800@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Technical Committee includes technical professionals from the 15 member states. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including monitoring\, emissions inventory\, and modeling analysis. Technical professionals from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-technical-committee/2025-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250519T191804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T194806Z
UID:10000330-1751965200-1752156000@westar.org
SUMMARY:NOx Control/Regulation - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout 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. \nLearning 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. \nCourse Delivery: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training. \nCourse Brochure \nTo Register: EPA AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/nox-control-regulation/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250703T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000089-1751551200-1751554800@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Planning Committee includes air quality planners from the 15 member states. Planners from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-planning-committee/2025-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000149-1750860000-1750863600@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Technical Committee includes technical professionals from the 15 member states. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including monitoring\, emissions inventory\, and modeling analysis. Technical professionals from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-technical-committee/2025-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250519T185027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T210729Z
UID:10000329-1749636000-1749639600@westar.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-board-meeting-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250605T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000088-1749132000-1749135600@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Planning Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Planning Committee includes air quality planners from the 15 member states. Planners from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-planning-committee/2025-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250331T221908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T164524Z
UID:10000327-1749025800-1749229200@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. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 40 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-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000148-1748440800-1748444400@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:The WESTAR Technical Committee includes technical professionals from the 15 member states. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including monitoring\, emissions inventory\, and modeling analysis. Technical professionals from Tribal and local air agencies as well as EPA and Federal Land Management agencies are welcome to attend. These calls occur every month on the First Thursday at 2:00 Mountain Time. The purpose of the call is to identify policy issues of concern\, make recommendations and comment on EPA policies and proposals\, and exchange information and expertise on relevant topics. \nIf you are interested in attending these calls\, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-technical-committee/2025-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T084027
CREATED:20250430T224355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T172020Z
UID:10000328-1748435400-1748440800@westar.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Technical Steering Committee/Workgroup Co-Chairs Coordination Call
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-technical-steering-committee-workgroup-co-chairs-coordination-call-4/
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