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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/2024-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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SUMMARY:Aggregate\, Hot Mix Asphalt\, & Concrete Batch Facilities (TOXC219)
DESCRIPTION:LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with aggregate\, asphalt\, & concrete batching operations plants. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of Aggregate\, Asphalt\, and Concrete Batching operations: \nThe following topics will be covered in this course: \n\nEmissions and Health Impacts\nAggregate Industry\nAggregate Process\nEngineering Evaluation\nInspection Procedures for Aggregate\, Asphalt and Concrete operation\nConcrete Emissions and Effects\nHot Mix Process and Control\nPermit Requirements\nHealth Impacts\n\nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 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 $100 registration fee will be charged. \nCOURSE BROCHURE \nCourse Materials \nSlide Deck \nTo register log onto EPA’s Knowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/aggregate-hot-mix-asphalt-concrete-batch-facilities-toxc219-2/
LOCATION:Washington Dept of Ecology\, 300 Desmond Drive SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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SUMMARY:Industrial Boilers (TOXC226)
DESCRIPTION:LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the general information associated with volatile organic compound control devices. Attendees will be able to perform regulatory reviews involving the following elements of gaseous emissions control: The following topics will be covered in this course: \n\nAbsorbers\nAdsorbers\nCondensers\nOxidizers\nProcess descriptions\nRule discussion\nInspection procedures\n\nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 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 $100 registration fee will be charged. \nCOURSE BROCHURE \nCourse Materials \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/industrial-boilers-toxc226-2/
LOCATION:Washington Dept of Ecology\, 300 Desmond Drive SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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SUMMARY:Poly Resin & Fiberglass Facilities (TOXC228)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: Those 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: The 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\nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 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 $100 registration fee will be charged. \nCOURSE BROCHURE \nCourse Materials \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/poly-resin-fiberglass-facilities-toxc228/
LOCATION:Washington Dept of Ecology\, 300 Desmond Drive SE\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Basic Inspector Training (NACT 350)
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nRole of the field inspector\nPermit conditions compliance documentation and evidence gathering\nComplaints handling and other inspection investigations\nInspection of air pollution sources\n\nCOURSE 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. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTO REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/basic-inspector-training-nact-350-2/
LOCATION:Portland Oregon State Building\, 800 Northeast Oregon Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97232
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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SUMMARY:ONLINE - Effective Permit Writing
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: This online 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\, local and tribal 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\nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nTo REGISTER log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/online-effective-permit-writing-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240828T150000
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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/2024-08-28/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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