COURSE BROCHURE 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Agenda
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 […]
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 […]
12:30 pm (Pacific) Moderate Area Requirements – Comparison to Marginal & Serious Area Requirements, Overview of Relevant Rules/Guidance Timelines Analysis Process & Examples Proposals to Keep an Eye On Discussion & Session Wrap-Up 1:30 pm Adjourn
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 PACIFIC TIMES 9:00 am Introduction/Overview 9:15 am Terminology & Boiler Types 9:30 am Theory & Operation of Boilers 10:00 am Break 10:15 am Boiler Components & Designs 11:00 am Break 11:15 am Emissions and Control Techniques 12:00 noon Lunch 1:00 pm Boiler Regulations & Permits 2:00 pm Monitoring, Source Testing, Inspections, […]
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 PACIFIC TIMES 9:00 am Introductions 9:15 am Landfill Facts and Figures 9:30 am Primary Air Pollutants from Landfills 10:00 am Collection and Monitoring of Landfill Gases 10:30 am Break 10:45 am Landfill Gas Control Devices 11:15 am Secondary Air Pollutants 11:45 am Lunch 12:45 pm Monitoring Equipment 1:30 pm Rules, Regulations […]
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026 PACIFIC TIMES 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Introduction to/Sources of Methods Topics Dealing with Source Testing Guidance EPA’s National Stack Test Gu EPA’s National Stack Test Guidance and Compliance Monitoring Strategy Introduction to Stack Testing and Gas Physics Gas Physics Boyle/Charles Laws Correction to Standard Temperature and Pressure Topics Dealing with […]
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 […]
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026 PACIFIC TIMES 9:00 am Introduction 9:15 am Session 1: Revisit the Writing Process 9:50 am Session 2: Tackle Writer’s Block 10:25 am Session 3: Nail Your Purpose 11:00 am Break 12:00 noon Process and Purpose Recap and Q&A 12:15 pm Session 4: Organize for Success 1:25 pm Session 5: Be […]
