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General Information
Event Name: Federal Facility RPM
Hosted By: U.S. EPA
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation
Event Description:

Federal Facility RPM, a 3-day training course, is geared toward Federal Facility (FF) Remedial Project Managers (RPM) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilitate an understanding of how the FF RPM role, responsibilities and authorities differ from a private or Fund-financed Superfund EPA RPM. By taking this course, participants will:

  • Discuss and examine best practices for managing the unique circumstances Federal Facility National Priority List (NPL) sites present.
  • Be exposed to the institutional knowledge of experienced FF RPMs and cover the history of the FF program and complexity of legacy DOD and DOE sites.
  • Review the statutory and regulatory authorities, executive orders and policy and guidance that are important to Federal Facilities.
  • Examine the programmatic organization unique to Federal Facilities and identify the programmatic differences between Federal Facility and private and Fund-financed Superfund sites.
  • Discuss in detail the Federal Facility Agreement (FFA), including negotiating and implementing the provisions of the FFA.
  • Examine and evaluate the unique technical and management issues presented by Federal Facilities.
  • Discuss current issues associated with emerging contaminants that may be present at Federal Facilities.
  • Obtain valuable materials and references for managing a Federal Facility NPL site.

This course is specifically designed for EPA FF RPMs of all experience levels. Participants with one to two years of experience and who have taken the Fundamentals of Superfund and Remedial Process courses may derive the most benefit. This course may also be taken by other EPA RPMs, DOD/DOE RPMs, EPA RCRA personnel, state personnel who manage Federal Facilities across the nation, tribal RPMs and managers. THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO ACADEMIA, CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS OR OTHER PRIVATE ENTITIES.

The format of the course includes lecture, facilitated discussion, case study review, situational training with exercises, and use of multiple media. Short tests will be given at the end of each module to assess whether training objectives are met.

*This course is offered free of charge to all registrants who are confirmed to attend.*

Important Notice: Due to the content presented during a CEC course and the restrictions in place for non-citizens to enter federal buildings, international attendees are not permitted to attend CEC courses.
 

Additional Information:

Daily Class Times:
Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Registration Status: Completed
Event Begins: April 2, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Event Ends: April 4, 2019 at 4:00 PM
For questions about this event, please contact: Jodi McCarty (ICF)
Phone: 773-934-3091
E-mail: austin.oelschlager@icf.com
Location
This event will be held at: U.S. EPA - Region 10
1200 Sixth Ave.
Denali Room
Seattle, WA 98101
Location Map:
These maps are for getting a general idea of the location - they may not be 100% accurate.
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Location Contact Information: Kira Lynch
Phone: 206-553-2144
E-mail: lynch.kira@epa.gov
 
Hotel Information
Hotel name and address: Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown Area
1113 Sixth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 1-888-233-9527 or 206-464-1980
Map of Hotel: Click here to view 
Hotel Website: http://www.cphotelseattle.com/
Link for Hotel Reservations: https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/find- ... (link shortened for display)
Hotel Room Information: Rooms can be reserved until Mar. 1, 2019 under the hotel block name "EPA Federal Facilities Seattle". Room rate $175 per night (+ tax)
 

The lodging rate for this block is less than the prevailing government rate of $189 per night. Included in the group rate is complimentary wireless Internet. 

Additional Event Information
Please click here for a detailed logistics brochure (336K/PDF)
   
   

 

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