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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240408T173139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T173139Z
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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:20240813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240419T175244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T180621Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240809T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240216T205641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T200846Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240808T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240216T204851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T235118Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T170000
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CREATED:20240216T204332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T021148Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000078-1722520800-1722524400@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/2024-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240209T202348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T171656Z
UID:10000277-1722240000-1722358800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Air Quality Permitting
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: This basic permitting writing training course focuses on the most important air pollution permitting aspects of the Clean Air Act’s mandatory NSR/PSD and Title V permitting programs including sections on operating permit requirements\, permit drafting and analysis\, source monitoring\, compliance and enforcement\, alternative approaches\, and record keeping and resources.  The NSR portion of the course focuses on the treatment of key NSR components (applicability\, BACT\, impact analyses). \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 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.  For federal employees the registration fees are $700. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \nTo Register Log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/introduction-to-air-quality-permitting/
LOCATION:Northern Nevada Public Health\, 1001 E. Ninth Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240726T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240209T211303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215644Z
UID:10000281-1721982600-1722013200@westar.org
SUMMARY:Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Control Devices (TOXC 106)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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: There are no registration fees for state\, local or tribal air quality agency staff.  For federal employees the registration fees are $700. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \nTo Register Log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/volatile-organic-compounds-voc-control-devices-toxc-106/
LOCATION:Montana DEQ – Billings\, 1371 Rimtop Drive\, Billings\, MT\, 59105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240725T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240209T210939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215740Z
UID:10000280-1721896200-1721926800@westar.org
SUMMARY:Industrial Boilers (TOXC 226)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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\nAir Pollution – Why\nBoiler Uses\nBoiler Theory and Operation\nAir Pollution Formation\nAir Pollution Control Devices\nBoiler Regulations\nTypical Permit Conditions\nInspection Procedures\n\nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 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.  For federal employees the registration fees are $100. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \nTo Register Log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/industrial-boilers-toxc-226/
LOCATION:Montana DEQ – Billings\, 1371 Rimtop Drive\, Billings\, MT\, 59105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000138-1721829600-1721833200@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/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240209T210357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215813Z
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SUMMARY:Petroleum Refining (TOXC 231)
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: This basic two-day course focuses on air quality and oil and gas facilities\, and intended for permit engineers\, compliance engineers\, and inspectors. \nThe course is designed to provide an overview of Petroleum Refining. The initial section of this course will introduce participants to the terminology\, basic chemistry\, and process related emissions common to petroleum refineries.  Participants will also be introduced to the many New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)\, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs) and other air quality regulatory program requirements potentially applicable to a Petroleum Refinery.  This discussion will include the air pollutants of concern and common techniques.  The remainder of the course will focus on the four steps in the refining process – separation\, treatment\, conversion and blending.  In addition\, emissions and the control of air pollutants associated with supporting activities (such as waste water collection and treatment\, tank farms\, and safety flares) will be discussed. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 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.  For federal employees the registration fees are $100. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \nTo Register Log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge \n 
URL:https://westar.org/event/petroleum-refining-toxc-231/
LOCATION:Montana DEQ – Billings\, 1371 Rimtop Drive\, Billings\, MT\, 59105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240716T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240209T200235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T161025Z
UID:10000275-1721118600-1721304000@westar.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Inspector Training (NACT 355)
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 30 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.  For federal employees the registration fees are $100. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nCourse Brochure \nCourse Materials \nTo Register Log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/advanced-inspector-training-nact-355/
LOCATION:Utah DEQ\, 195 N 1950 W\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240704T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000077-1720101600-1720105200@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/2024-07-04/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000137-1719410400-1719414000@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/2024-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240624T230449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T230621Z
UID:10000306-1719405000-1719410400@westar.org
SUMMARY:TSC/WG Co-Chairs Monthly Coordination Call
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Coordination Call with WRAP Technical Steering Committee and WRAP Work Group Co-Chairs \nAgenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/tsc-wg-co-chairs-monthly-coordination-call-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240216T201708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T204739Z
UID:10000291-1718094600-1718298000@westar.org
SUMMARY:Monitoring Compliance Testing & Source Test Observation
DESCRIPTION:WESTAR’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 professional 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. \nSPACE LIMITATION: Registration is limited to 45 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 $1\,000 registration fee will be charged. \nCOURSE BROCHURE \nCourse Materials \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/monitoring-compliance-testing-source-test-observation-2/
LOCATION:South Coast AQMD\, 21865 Copley Drive\, Diamond Bar\, CA\, 91765\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000076-1717682400-1717686000@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/2024-06-06/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240528T203757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T153941Z
UID:10000304-1717581600-1717585200@westar.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-board-meeting-11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230710T160235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T160235Z
UID:10000058-1717459200-1717631999@westar.org
SUMMARY:HAQAST Boston
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westar.org/event/haqast-boston/
LOCATION:Boston\, MA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240528T203653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T150318Z
UID:10000303-1716985800-1716991200@westar.org
SUMMARY:TSC/WG Co-Chairs Monthly Coordination Call
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Coordination Call with WRAP Technical Steering Committee and WRAP Work Group Co-Chairs \nAgenda\nWork Group Updates
URL:https://westar.org/event/tsc-wg-co-chairs-monthly-coordination-call-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000136-1716386400-1716390000@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/2024-05-22/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240202T224311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T222748Z
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SUMMARY:Who Are These People & Why Do They Hate Me? (Re)Building Trust in Government.
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nCOURSE BROCHURE \nTo register log onto EPA’s AirKnowledge
URL:https://westar.org/event/who-are-these-people-why-do-they-hate-me-rebuilding-trust-in-government/
LOCATION:Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver\, 1717 Champa Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240509T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T214712Z
UID:10000302-1715248800-1715256000@westar.org
SUMMARY:6-Month Check-In: SIP Development
DESCRIPTION:WESTAR’s Training Program will host this virtual 6th month check-in (a continuation of WESTAR’s SIP Development training course)is for state\, local and tribal air quality professional staff working\, or planning to work\, in the State Implementation Planning (SIP) Program. \nWESTAR’s funding and mission limit attendance at WESTAR’s educational opportunities to staff from government air pollution control agencies. \nSIP Development Materials
URL:https://westar.org/event/6ht-month-check-in-sip-development/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Gabler":MAILTO:jgabler@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000075-1714658400-1714662000@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/2024-05-02/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20240429T190242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T221448Z
UID:10000301-1714557600-1714561200@westar.org
SUMMARY:WRAP Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Agenda
URL:https://westar.org/event/wrap-board-meeting-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T172100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172100Z
UID:10000135-1713967200-1713970800@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/2024-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230710T160130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T174503Z
UID:10000057-1713225600-1713484799@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR/WRAP Spring Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-wrap-spring-business-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230630T193517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T193517Z
UID:10000044-1713225600-1713484799@westar.org
SUMMARY:WESTAR/WRAP Spring Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westar.org/event/westar-wrap-spring-business-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Riverside\, CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T175404
CREATED:20230804T171123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T172232Z
UID:10000074-1712239200-1712242800@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/2024-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Committee
ORGANIZER;CN="Jay Baker":MAILTO:jbaker@westar.org
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