Events

DRAFT AGENDA Discussion of Pre-Session Work & Thought Exercises Ozone Chemistry Overview Progression of Regulatory Efforts Over Time Ozone Nonattainment Challenges in the West Ozone Classification Systems for Nonattainment Areas Data Sources SIP Elements by Classification Stringency of Controls Recent Regulatory Proposals & Actions Course Brochure

COURSE BROCHURE 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 […]

The focus of the Rule Writing training course is to present the purpose and history of air pollution control law and regulations while exploring the fundamentals of regulation development and structure.  Participants are encouraged to share experiences and describe challenges faced. Why Do We Need Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations Foundations for Air Pollution […]

COURSE BROCHURE 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 […]

COURSE BROCHURE TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for new, inexperienced state, local and tribal air quality professionals. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a one-day course that presents the major uses for baghouses, operational theory and design, applicable regulations, permit conditions and inspection procedures. The course also includes a brief discussion of baghouse troubleshooting and maintenance. […]

COURSE BROCHURE TARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for air pollution inspectors. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain and understanding of the health effects of asbestos exposure and the demolition and renovation NESHAP requirements for asbestos containing buildings. The emphasis is on inspector safety, case development, the decision to enter containment, sampling and […]

COURSE BROCHURE 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. Quantifiable 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 […]