Westar

TSC/WG Co-Chairs Monthly Coordination Call
2023-08-30 12:30 - 14:00, 2023-05-31 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | MT
Monthly Coordination Call with WRAP Technical Steering Committee and WRAP Work Group Co-Chairs
Agenda
Work Group Updates

ECOS Fall Meeting
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-30 | Boulder, CO

Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium
2023-08-24 - 2023-08-25 | Denver, CO
Agenda and hotel info: https://www.toxicology.org/groups/rc/mtwsot/index.asp

Theory & Application of Common Air Pollution Control Devices (BASC107)
2023-08-24 - 2023-08-25 | Northern Nevada Public Health, 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
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.
Target Audience: This course is intended for entry-level staff.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
Course Brochure
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WESTAR Joint Planning and Technical Committee
2023-08-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | MT
The WESTAR Planning and Technical Committees will hold a joint call to hear about research and resources from the NASA HEALTH AND AIR QUALITY APPLIED SCIENCES TEAM (HAQAST).
If you are interested in attending these calls, please contact Jay Baker at jbaker@westar.org.

Incinerators (TOXC222)
2023-08-23 | Northern Nevada Public Health, 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Incinerators (TOXC220):
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. There is an afternoon field visit where students will receive first-hand experience during a mock inspection of a local business
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

Target Audience: This course is intended for entry-level staff.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
Course Brochure
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Compliance Assurance Monitoring (PERM204)
2023-08-22 | Northern Nevada Public Health, 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
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.
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

Target Audience: This course is intended for entry-level staff.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
Course Brochure
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Air Quality Dispersion Modeling
2023-08-15 08:30 - 2023-08-16 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Maricopa County Air Quality Dept, 301 W. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, 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.
Course Brochure
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WRAP Board Meeting
2023-08-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | MT
Agenda

EPA Air Sensors QA Workshop
2023-07-25 - 2023-07-27 | Research Triangle Park, NC
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sonicwall.url-protection.com/v1/url?o%3Dhttps%253A//www.epa.gov/amtic/2023-air-sensors-quality-assurance-workshop%26g%3DYWE5ODc4ZDg4Mjc2OGYxYQ%3D%3D%26h%3DNjczMTYxMGMxNjNkY2RjMmJkMmJiZGY5NmU5OTAzNTI4NGQ4Mzc1OTY3MTEyZmEyNjlmMDk2ZDI5ZWFkOGQyOQ%3D%3D%26p%3Dc3A1Om1hcmFtYTpzb25pY3dhbGw6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19lbWFpbDo3MjQyMTMwNmIyZmRmMjA2YmUxYjNmNGM3ODE1YTI4NTp2MQ%3D%3D&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0824uEjcmqkZWke0JNLSJI

EPA Quality Assurance Event
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-26 | MT

Basic Inspector Training (NACT 350)
2023-07-11 08:30 - 2023-07-13 12:30 (America/Denver) | Montana DEQ – Metcalf Bldg, 1520 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT, 59601, 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.
Course Brochure
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TSC/WG Co-Chairs Monthly Coordination Call
2023-06-28 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | MT
Monthly Coordination Call with WRAP Technical Steering Committee and WRAP Work Group Co-Chairs
Agenda
Work Group Updates
2022 Emissions Modeling Platform Information

Introduction to Continuous Monitoring Systems (SRCE103)
2023-06-22 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Idaho DEQ, 1410 N. Hilton Street, Boise, ID, 83706, United States
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:

Implementing Regulations
Basic Theory and Operation
System Components
System Certification Requirements
Inspection and Quality Assurance

WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
Course Brochure
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Industrial Boilers (TOXC226)
2023-06-21 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Idaho DEQ, 1410 N. Hilton Street, Boise, ID, 83706, United States
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

WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
Course Brochure
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Electrostatic Precipitators (TOXC242)
2023-06-20 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Boise) | Idaho DEQ, 1410 N. Hilton Street, Boise, ID, 83706, United States
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:

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
Describe how ESP performance can be monitored by operators
Explain in detail how to conduct an inspection of an ESP

WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
Course Brochure
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Principles of Compliance and Enforcement (NACT335)
2023-05-16 08:30 - 2023-05-18 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | 2827 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, HI 96782, 2827 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, HI, 96782, United States
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: New, entry-level stationary source inspectors, regulatory agency staff, and environmental specialists in business and government.
LEARNING 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:
• Developing a framework for designing effective compliance strategies
• Understand different concepts and principles of environmental compliance and enforcement
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This intensive 3-day course provides a framework for designing effective compliance strategies and enforcement programs.
The 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.
WESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies.
Course Brochure
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Intermediate New Source Review/Prevention of Significant Deterioration
2023-05-09 08:30 - 2023-05-12 16:30 (America/Denver) | 4300 Cherry Creek South, Denver, Colorado 80246, 4300 Cherry Creek, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
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.
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
• NSR Reform
• Relationship between NSR and other programs
• Effective Use of Exclusions and Permit Procedures
• Pre-Application Monitoring Waivers
• Nonattainment Area Applicability and Requirements
Course Brochure
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WESTAR-WRAP Spring Business Meeting
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-27 | The Duniway in Portland, Oregon, 545 SW Taylor St, Portland, Oregon, 97204
The WESTAR/WRAP Spring 2023 business meeting and WRAP board meeting will be held at The Duniway, a Hilton Hotel beginning on the morning of Tuesday, April 25th at 10:30am and ending by 12pm on Thursday, April 27th. Please mark your calendars and start making your plans to join us in Portland, Oregon!
The WESTAR/WRAP Spring Business meeting will be conducted in compliance with all state, local and The Duniway Hilton Hotel COVID-19 mandates.
To get a registration link, please contact Mary Uhl.
See the draft agenda here.

EPA Residential Wood Heating Training Workshop
2023-04-11 - 2023-04-13 | EPA Region 8 Office, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202
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.
Click here for additional information and to register for the workshop.

TSC / WG Co-Chairs Monthly Coordination Call
2023-03-29 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | MT
WRAP Technical Steering Committee / Work Group Co-Chairs Monthly Coordination Call
Agenda
Spring Business Meeting Work Group Status Updates – Draft Presentation

Quality Assurance for Air Pollution Measurement Systems (APTI 470)
2023-03-27 08:30 - 2023-03-29 16:30 (America/Denver) | MT
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:

Basic concepts of statistical control charts
Regression analysis and control charts for calibration data
Identification and treatment of outliers
Quality assurance for SLAMS and PSD
Performance and system audits
Measurement
Intra-laboratory testing
Procurement quality control
Data validation
Quality costs

Principles of Environmental Compliance & Enforcement (NACT 335)
2023-03-14 08:30 - 2023-03-16 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | MT
This intensive 3-day course provides a framework for designing effective compliance strategies and enforcement programs.
The 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.
This 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.

Intermediate Permitting (APTI 461)
2023-03-06 08:30 - 2023-03-09 16:30 (America/Denver) | MT
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 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
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

WRAP Board Monthly Meeting
2023-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | MT
For March, our topical presentation will be given by Lisa Rector (NESCAUM), and Stef Johnson (EPA OAQPS) on wood stove testing and methods. See the agenda for more information.
Agenda
Call Materials

TSC/WG Co-Chairs Monthly Coordination Call
2023-02-22 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | MT
February 22, 2023 – 12:30-2:00 MST
Agenda
Work Group Updates
