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Event Name: Removal Process
Hosted By: U.S. EPA
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation
Event Description:

The Removal Process course provides On-Scene Coordinators (OSC) and others who support the removal program with fundamental information and practical knowledge needed to plan, conduct or support removal actions effectively in response to releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants as well as discharges of oil under the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The Removal Process course is structured to follow the framework of the NCP. By taking the course, participants will achieve the following objectives:

  • Learn to carry out the step-by-step process of conducting a removal action. The course follows the chain of events from site discovery to completion of the removal action, demonstrating how the enforcement process is integrated into various phases of the removal process.
  • Understand the authorities and limitations of an OSC during a removal action. The course provides a comprehensive review of statutory and regulatory requirements, including an overview of response authority, requirements for public participation and regulations governing contracting services.
  • Understand the Incident Command System/Unified Command (ICS/UC) and an OSC’s role during an emergency response. This course strengthens an OSC’s ability to use the ICS/UC effectively and reiterates the roles and responsibilities of an OSC during emergency responses to releases of hazardous substances. The course examines the organization of the ICS/UC and provides a thorough discussion of the planning and support functions associated with the ICS/UC.
  • Use their newly developed knowledge and skills to solve real-life problems. Participants are challenged to apply the information and knowledge acquired during the course to realistic exercises and case studies and will be presented with tools and resources available to the OSC.

The Removal Process course is an intermediate 4.5 day training that is geared towards OSCs and other responders or removal program personnel (Headquarters regional coordinators, Removal Managers, enforcement personnel and Special Team members) who are responsible for or need to know about removal response activities under CERCLA as well as the Oil Pollution Act (OPA)/Clean Water Act (CWA). Other Federal Agency OSCs and State OSCs will also be permitted to attend, but priority will be given to EPA OSCs. THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO ACADEMIA, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS OR ANY PRIVATE ENTITIES. The Fundamentals of Superfund course is a prerequisite for EPA employees who would like to attend the Removal Process course.

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

Additional Information:

Daily Class Times:
Monday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Registration Status: Completed
Event Begins: January 27, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Event Ends: January 31, 2020 at 12:00 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 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Illinois Room
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
Location Map:
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Location Contact Information: Michelle Jaster
Phone: 734-692-7683
E-mail: jaster.michelle@epa.gov
 
Hotel Information
Hotel name and address: Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-726-7500 or 1-877-865-5321
Map of Hotel: Click here to view 
Hotel Website: http://www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com/
Link for Hotel Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/event/49999446/owner/1455 ... (link shortened for display)
Hotel Room Information: Rooms can be reserved until Jan. 6, 2020 under the hotel block name "Environmental Protection Agency". Room rate $125 per night (+ sales tax)
 

Included in the room block is complimentary internet, complimentary access to the fitness center, and one breakfast coupon for Lockwood Restaurant.

Additional Event Information
Please click here for a detailed logistics brochure (772K/PDF)
   
   

 

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