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SUMMARY:Advanced Inspector Training (NACT 355) -- In-Person Training
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nCOURSE 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. \nCourse Materials \nTo Register Click: EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/advanced-inspector-training-nact-355-3/
LOCATION:Montana DEQ – Colonia Building\, 2401 Colonial Drive\, Helena\, 59601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T103000
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SUMMARY:Rule Writing for Air Pollution Control Planners - Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nWhy Do We Need Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations\nFoundations for Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations\nWhy Do Planners Need to Learn Rule Writing\nRegulation Development Process Overview\nBasic Elements of Rules\n\nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \n 
URL:https://westar.org/event/rule-writing-for-air-pollution-control-planners-virtual-training/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260624T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172100Z
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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/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172232Z
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/2026-07-02/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260217T203347Z
CREATED:20260217T192724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T203347Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Effective Permit Writing
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nCOURSE 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\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\nCOURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \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. \n  \nTO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-training-effective-permit-writing-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260722T150000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T150000
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CREATED:20260217T193004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T010807Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Fabric Filters (PERM 241)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for new\, inexperienced state\, local and tribal air quality professionals. \nCOURSE 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. After completion of this one-day course\, learners will be able to explain key aspects of baghouse operations\, including: \n• Fabric filtration\n• Types of baghouses\n• Design and operation of baghouses\n• Operation and maintenance problems\n• Baghouse inspection \nCOURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nTO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge \nCourse Handouts \nCourse Videos
URL:https://westar.org/event/fabric-filters-perm-241/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T180806Z
CREATED:20260217T194052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T180806Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Asbestos (NACT 251)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for air pollution inspectors. \nLEARNING 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 decontamination. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for air pollution inspectors. A variety of asbestos issues are discussed in this one-day course.  Since contamination is a major concern when working near asbestos\, safety is emphasized. The aspects of an effective inspection.  Specific coverage is given to health effects of exposure\, containment practices\, sampling procedures\, chain of custody and documentation. \n COURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nTO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge \nCourse Handouts \nCourse Videos
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-training-asbestos-nact-251/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260729T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260724T215515Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T215515Z
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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-11/
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260217T203109Z
CREATED:20260217T194507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T203109Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership: Who Are These People & Why Do They Hate Me? (Re)Building Trust in Government.
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nCOURSE 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. \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/leadership-who-are-these-people-why-do-they-hate-me-rebuilding-trust-in-government/
LOCATION:Maricopa County Air Quality Dept\, 301 W. Jefferson Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260806T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172232Z
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/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260820T214249Z
CREATED:20260820T214249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T214249Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Monitoring Compliance Testing & Source Test Observation
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY\, OCTOBER 26\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nIntroduction to/Sources of Methods\n\nTopics Dealing with Source Testing Guidance \n\nEPA’s National Stack Test Gu EPA’s National Stack Test Guidance and Compliance Monitoring Strategy\nIntroduction to Stack Testing and Gas Physics\n\nGas Physics\nBoyle/Charles Laws\nCorrection to Standard Temperature and Pressure\n\n\n\nTopics Dealing with FRM’s 1 Through 5 \n\nOverview of Federal Reference Methods 1-5 (Video)\nStack Testing Basics: Overview of Federal Reference Methods Federal Reference Methods 1-2\nSampling Point Locations (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nStack Gas Velocity (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nCyclonic and Non-Parallel Flows & Port Locations\nAdjourn/Homework Problems Assignment\n\nTUESDAY\, OCTOBER 27\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nHomework Review\n\nTopics Dealing with FRM’s 1 Through 5 \n\nAgency Observer Checklists\nStack Testing Basics: Federal Reference Methods 3-4\n\n\n\n\nStack Gas Molecular Weight (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nStack Gas Moisture (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nSampling Train Configuration\n\n\n\n\nFederal Reference Method 5 Operation/Associated Equations/Setting % Isokinetic Sampling Rate\nAgency Observer Checklist\nThe Source Test\nRole of the Agency Inspector\nHomework\n\nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 28\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nHomework Review\nF-Factors\nFRM 201/201A for PM-10\, PM-2.5\nFRM 202 Condensable PM\nFRM 29/SW-846\, Method 0060\, Multi-Metals Sampling\, FRM 12 for Inorganic Lead and FRM 306 for Chromium\nFederal Reference Method 26/26A/SW-846 Methods 0050/0051 (HCl/Cl2)\nHomework\n\nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 29\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \nTopics Dealing with VOC Stack Testing \n\nHomework Review\nIntroduction to VOCs/Selecting VOC Sampling and Analytical Methods (State of Pennsylvania Selection Process)\nReporting VOC Emissions (in ppms? In #/Hr.? etc.) and Calculations (i.e.\, “As Carbon?”; “As VOCs?”; “As Organics?”; “As Propane?”)\nOverview of Stack Testing for VOCs Utilizing FRMs 18\, 25\, 25A\,\nCTS 035 and SW-846 Methods\nMunicipal Solid Waste Landfill Emissions and Sampling of VOC and\nHAP’s\nFederal Reference Method 18\, 25\, & 25A\nWeaknesses/Strengths of FRMs 18\, 25\, 25A\nHomework\n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 30\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am -2:00 pm \n\nFRM Method 204 PTE/TTE Enclosures\, Capture Efficiency/Calculations\nStack Testing Special Topics\n\nHigh Moisture Stacks\nHigh Pressure Stacks\nHigh VOC Concentration Stacks/Molecular Weight Determination\n\n\n\nTopics Dealing with Stack Testing Gas Turbines\, Acid Gas Monitoring and Other Topics \n\nReciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) Sampling and Overview of CEMS for Engines and Gas Turbine Testing\n\nFederal Reference Method 6C/7E/3A and 20\nFourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy Technology\nASTM D6522-00 (Portable Analyzer Technology)\n\n\nRATA and CGAs\nFRM 205 (Gas Dilution System)\nFRM 320/ASTM D6348-03\nSafety on the Stack Test\nFRM 30 Mercury (Hg) Sampling\n\nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nWESTAR’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 professionals 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. \nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-monitoring-compliance-testing-source-test-observation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260217T203003Z
CREATED:20260217T194835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T203003Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: AERMOD Air Quality Dispersion Modeling
DESCRIPTION:COURSE BROCHURE \nCOURSE 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. \nCOURSE DELIVERY: This is a virtual\, instructor-led training course. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 15 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. \n  \nTO REGISTER: EPA’s AirKnowledge Website
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-training-aermod-air-quality-dispersion-modeling-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172100Z
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/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172232Z
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/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172100Z
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/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261001T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172232Z
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/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T213607Z
CREATED:20260820T213452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T213607Z
UID:10000379-1792486800-1792510200@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Industrial Boilers (TOXC 226)
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, OCTOBER 20\, 2026\nPACIFIC TIMES\n9:00 am Introduction/Overview\n9:15 am Terminology & Boiler Types\n9:30 am Theory & Operation of Boilers\n10:00 am Break\n10:15 am Boiler Components & Designs\n11:00 am Break\n11:15 am Emissions and Control Techniques\n12:00 noon Lunch\n1:00 pm Boiler Regulations & Permits\n2:00 pm Monitoring\, Source Testing\, Inspections\, and Safety\n3:30 pm Adjourn \nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nTARGET AUDIENCE: This course is intended for new\, inexperienced state\, local and tribal air quality professionals. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: Boilers are one of the most common emission sources and range in use from small fire tube boilers to large utility boilers associated with power plant facilities. The course discusses uses of boilers\, heat transfer methods and fundamentals of operation of modern industrial and utility boilers including those fired by natural gas\, biomass municipal waste and coal (circulating fluidized bed units). The course also discusses steam turbines and power generation. This is followed by a detailed discussion on emissions and control techniques such as Low-NOx burners\, FGR\, staged combustion\, SCR and SNCR. New technologies such as Ultra Low-NOx 9 ppm burners\, applicable federal and local BACT regulations\, permitting requirements and agency inspection procedures and safety concerns are thoroughly discussed. \nLEARNING 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• Air Pollution – Why\n• Boiler Uses\n• Boiler Theory and Operation\n• Air Pollution Formation\n• Air Pollution Control Devices\n• Boiler Regulations\n• Typical Permit Conditions\n• Inspection Procedures \nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-industrial-boilers-toxc-226/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T213955Z
CREATED:20260820T213905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T213955Z
UID:10000380-1792573200-1792594800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Landfill Gas Control Facilities
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 21\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am        Introductions \n9:15 am        Landfill Facts and Figures \n9:30 am        Primary Air Pollutants from Landfills \n10:00 am      Collection and Monitoring of Landfill Gases \n10:30 am      Break \n10:45 am      Landfill Gas Control Devices \n11:15 am      Secondary Air Pollutants \n11:45 am      Lunch \n12:45 pm      Monitoring Equipment \n1:30 pm        Rules\, Regulations and Laws \n2:00 pm        Inspection of Landfill Gas Operations \n3:00 pm        Adjourn \n  \nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nAUDIENCE: This course is intended for new\, entry-level permit engineers\, inspectors\, regulatory agency staff\, and environmental specialists in business and government. The course is designed to provide an overview of Landfill Gas Control Facilities. \n 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\nFacts and figures regarding Landfills\nPrimary and Secondary air pollutants at Landfills\nMethane monitoring equipment\nInspections and safety tips\nScientific principles behind landfill gas generation\nLandfill gas collection technologies and principles\nLandfill gas controls and energy uses\nDescription of landfill gas monitoring equipment and proper use\nRegulatory Overview and Update on Green House Gas Regulations\, CCR Title 17\, Section 95460\nInspection and Safety Tips\n\n COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an introduction to the operation of landfill gas collection\, controls and gas-to-energy systems. Special emphasis is placed on inspection techniques.  Students will be able to discuss and observe landfill operations/activities and landfill gas extraction control components. \nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-landfill-gas-control-facilities/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T215703Z
CREATED:20260820T214524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T215703Z
UID:10000382-1793005200-1793368800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Monitoring Compliance Testing & Source Test Observation
DESCRIPTION:MONDAY\, OCTOBER 26\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nIntroduction to/Sources of Methods\n\nTopics Dealing with Source Testing Guidance \n\nEPA’s National Stack Test Gu EPA’s National Stack Test Guidance and Compliance Monitoring Strategy\nIntroduction to Stack Testing and Gas Physics\n\nGas Physics\nBoyle/Charles Laws\nCorrection to Standard Temperature and Pressure\n\n\n\nTopics Dealing with FRM’s 1 Through 5 \n\nOverview of Federal Reference Methods 1-5 (Video)\nStack Testing Basics: Overview of Federal Reference Methods Federal Reference Methods 1-2\nSampling Point Locations (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nStack Gas Velocity (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nCyclonic and Non-Parallel Flows & Port Locations\nAdjourn/Homework Problems Assignment\n\nTUESDAY\, OCTOBER 27\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nHomework Review\n\nTopics Dealing with FRM’s 1 Through 5 \n\nAgency Observer Checklists\nStack Testing Basics: Federal Reference Methods 3-4\n\n\n\n\nStack Gas Molecular Weight (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nStack Gas Moisture (IsoCalc Spreadsheet)\nSampling Train Configuration\n\n\n\n\nFederal Reference Method 5 Operation/Associated Equations/Setting % Isokinetic Sampling Rate\nAgency Observer Checklist\nThe Source Test\nRole of the Agency Inspector\nHomework\n\nWEDNESDAY\, OCTOBER 28\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\nHomework Review\nF-Factors\nFRM 201/201A for PM-10\, PM-2.5\nFRM 202 Condensable PM\nFRM 29/SW-846\, Method 0060\, Multi-Metals Sampling\, FRM 12 for Inorganic Lead and FRM 306 for Chromium\nFederal Reference Method 26/26A/SW-846 Methods 0050/0051 (HCl/Cl2)\nHomework\n\nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 29\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 2:00 pm \nTopics Dealing with VOC Stack Testing \n\nHomework Review\nIntroduction to VOCs/Selecting VOC Sampling and Analytical Methods (State of Pennsylvania Selection Process)\nReporting VOC Emissions (in ppms? In #/Hr.? etc.) and Calculations (i.e.\, “As Carbon?”; “As VOCs?”; “As Organics?”; “As Propane?”)\nOverview of Stack Testing for VOCs Utilizing FRMs 18\, 25\, 25A\,\nCTS 035 and SW-846 Methods\nMunicipal Solid Waste Landfill Emissions and Sampling of VOC and\nHAP’s\nFederal Reference Method 18\, 25\, & 25A\nWeaknesses/Strengths of FRMs 18\, 25\, 25A\nHomework\n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 30\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am -2:00 pm \n\nFRM Method 204 PTE/TTE Enclosures\, Capture Efficiency/Calculations\nStack Testing Special Topics\n\nHigh Moisture Stacks\nHigh Pressure Stacks\nHigh VOC Concentration Stacks/Molecular Weight Determination\n\n\n\nTopics Dealing with Stack Testing Gas Turbines\, Acid Gas Monitoring and Other Topics \n\nReciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) Sampling and Overview of CEMS for Engines and Gas Turbine Testing\n\nFederal Reference Method 6C/7E/3A and 20\nFourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy Technology\nASTM D6522-00 (Portable Analyzer Technology)\n\n\nRATA and CGAs\nFRM 205 (Gas Dilution System)\nFRM 320/ASTM D6348-03\nSafety on the Stack Test\nFRM 30 Mercury (Hg) Sampling\n\nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nWESTAR’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 professionals 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. \nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-monitoring-compliance-testing-source-test-observation-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172100Z
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000165-1793196000-1793199600@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/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T215732Z
CREATED:20260820T214810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T215732Z
UID:10000383-1793782800-1793890800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Technical Writing
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 4\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am                Introduction \n9:15 am                Session 1: Revisit the Writing Process \n9:50 am                Session 2: Tackle Writer’s Block \n10:25 am              Session 3: Nail Your Purpose \n11:00 am              Break \n12:00 noon          Process and Purpose Recap and Q&A \n12:15 pm             Session 4: Organize for Success \n1:25 pm                Session 5: Be Concise and Clear \n2:25 pm                “Jeopardy!” Challenge and Q&A \n3:00 pm                Adjourn for Day \nTHURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 5\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am                Recap and Discussion \n9:20 am                Session 6: Tackle Common Problem Areas \n11:00 am              Break \n12:00 noon          Common Problem Area Wrap-up \n12:35 pm             Session 7: Make the Most of Peer Review \n1:25 pm                Session 8: Tap Helpful Resources \n2:15 pm                Supplemental Exercises and “Jeopardy!” Challenge \n2:45 pm                Q&A and Final Wrap-up \n3:00 pm                Adjourn \nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nAUDIENCE: This course is specifically designed for staff that need to write clear concise documents involving technical information for your agency such as Planning\, Ambient Monitoring\, Permitting and Compliance & Enforcement staff with all levels of expertise. \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will help air quality staff to learn/reaffirm the best practices and principles of effective communications\, identify the common personal habits that may be hampering potential\, and understand how to improve communications outcomes. \nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-technical-writing/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172232Z
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000105-1793887200-1793890800@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/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T215801Z
CREATED:20260820T215053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T215801Z
UID:10000384-1794906000-1795010400@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Principles of Ambient Air Monitoring (AMBM 102)
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, NOVEMBER 17\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am                Introduction/Course Overview \n9:15 am                Regulations & Standards \n10:15 am              Break \n10:25 am              Monitoring Networks \n11:15 am              Break \n12:15 pm             Monitoring Networks (cont’d) \n1:00 pm                Break \n1:10 pm                Station Siting \n1:50 pm                Q&A \n2:00 pm                Adjourn for Day \nTHURSDAY\, NOVEMBER 18\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am                Review of Day 1 \n9:15 am                Measurement Process \n10:15 am              Break \n10:25 am              Measurement Process (cont’d) \n11:15 am              Break \n12:15 pm             Data Handling & Documentation \n12:50 pm             Break \n1:00 pm                Quality Assurance/Quality Control \n1:30 pm                References & Resources \n2:00 pm                Adjourn \n  \nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course in the general aspects and requirements for an ambient air monitoring network. The course will cover regulations and standards\, types of monitoring networks\, how to locate air monitoring stations\, instrumentation (including sensors)\, required documentation\, data handling\, and quality assurance. After completion of this course\, participants will be able to explain the general principles of ambient air monitoring for criteria pollutants and what is needed to operate a regulatory network. \nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-principles-of-ambient-air-monitoring-ambm-102/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261125T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172100Z
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000166-1795615200-1795618800@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/2026-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T220113Z
CREATED:20260820T220023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T220113Z
UID:10000385-1796115600-1796311800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Control of Gaseous Emissions
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, DECEMBER 1\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nIntroduction  \n\nBasic Concepts\nPollutants\n\nControl – Bioreactors  \nControl – Oxidation  \n\nPlume Burner\nFlare\nRecuperative Thermal Oxidizer\nRegenerative Thermal Oxidizer\nCatalytic Thermal Oxidizer\nCompliance Parameters\n\nWEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 2\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nControl – Absorption (Wet Scrubber)  \n\nOxidation / Reduction\nMist Eliminator\nCompliance Parameters\n\nControl – Adsorption (Dry Scrubber)  \n\nRegeneration\nFluidized Bed\nCompliance Parameters\n\nControl – Condenser  \n\nSurface Condenser\nRefrigerated Condenser\nCompliance Parameters\n\nTHURSDAY\, DECEMBER 3\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am – 3:30 pm \nControl – NOX  \n\nCombustion\nSelective Non-Catalytic Reduction\nSelective Catalytic Reduction\nNon-Selective Catalytic Reduction\nCompliance Parameters\n\nControl – SO2  \n\nFlue Gas Desulfurization\nLow Sulfur Fuels\n\nControl – Greenhouse Gases  \n\nCarbon Capture & Storage\n\nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nAUDIENCE: This is an introductory course designed for agency inspectors\, permit writers\, and regulation developers who have responsibility for sources emitting carbon monoxide\, carbon dioxide\, nitrogen oxides\, sulfur dioxide\, and volatile organic compounds. The course will discuss the pollutants and associated air pollution controls. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to give attendees a basic understanding of the controls for sources emitting carbon monoxide\, carbon dioxide\, nitrogen oxides\, sulfur dioxide\, and volatile organic compounds. Course topics include: \n\nGaseous pollutants and their impacts\nControl devices for gaseous pollutants\nCompliance parameters\n\nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-control-of-gaseous-emissions/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261203T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172232Z
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000106-1796306400-1796310000@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/2026-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T152000
DTSTAMP:20260820T220414Z
CREATED:20260820T220331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T220414Z
UID:10000386-1797325200-1797348000@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Incinerators (TOXC 222)
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, DECEMBER 15\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am       Introduction/Overview \n9:30 am       Incinerator Theory \n10:00 am    Break \n10:10 am    Types of Incinerators \n10:40 am    Incinerator Operating Procedures \n11:10 am    Break \n11:20 am    Incinerator Emissions \n11:35 am    Incinerator Emissions Controls \n12:15 pm    Lunch Break \n1:15 pm      Incinerator Emissions Controls (cont’d) \n1:40 pm      Regulations Summary \n2:10 pm      Break \n2:20 pm      Incinerator Inspection \n2:50 pm      Inspector Safety \n3:20 pm      Adjourn \nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nAUDIENCE: This course is intended for new\, inexperienced state\, local and tribal air quality professionals. \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. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with incinerators operations. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of incinerators: The 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\nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-incinerators-toxc-222/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T220743Z
CREATED:20260820T220607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T220743Z
UID:10000387-1797411600-1797436800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Stationary Reciprocating Engines (TOXC 223)
DESCRIPTION:WEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 16\, 2026 \nPACIFIC TIMES \n9:00 am       Introduction/Background \nApplications \nHistory \n9:30 am       Reciprocating Engines Operating Theory \nSpark-Ignition and Compression Ignition \n4-stroke cycle and 2-stroke cycle \nEngine power \n10:00 am    Air/Fuel Delivery Systems \nCarburetors \nFuel Injectors \n11:00 am    Emissions from IC Engines \n12:00 noon Lunch \n1:00 pm      Emission Control Methods \n2:00 pm      Regulations \nDefinitions \nExemptions \nEmissions Standards \n3:00 pm      Inspecting Stationary Reciprocating Engines \n3:30 pm      Review \n4:00 pm      Adjourn \nABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE \nAUDIENCE: This course is intended for new\, entry-level stationary source permit engineers\, inspectors\, regulatory agency staff\, and environmental specialists in business and government. The course is designed to provide an overview of Stationary Reciprocating Engines. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with stationary reciprocating engines. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of stationary reciprocating engines: \n\nBackground Information\nTheory and Operation\nAir/Fuel Delivery Systems\nReciprocating Engine Emissions\nEmissions Control Methods\nRegulations\nInspecting Stationary ICEs\n\nCOURSE DESCRIPTION: Stationary reciprocating engines are used widely for power generation\, gas compression\, and many other purposes. They are also a significant source of air contaminants and as such are the focus of increased regulation. This course covers reciprocating engine operating theory\, both standard and “cutting-edge” emission control technologies\, regulations\, permit conditions\, and inspection procedures. \nClick: Course Brochure
URL:https://westar.org/event/virtual-stationary-reciprocating-engines-toxc-223/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261223T150000
DTSTAMP:20230804T172100Z
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000167-1798034400-1798038000@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/2026-12-23/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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