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Live Online Federal Facility RPM
Nov 3, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026
Live Online Class, Internet Based

Live Online Federal Facility RPM, a 3-day training course, is geared toward Federal Facility (FF) Remedial Project Managers (RPM) 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, however State and Tribal stakeholders may also benefit from the course. Participants with one to two years of experience with the Superfund Program may derive the most benefit. THIS DELIVERY IS ONLY OPEN TO EPA STAFF AS WELL AS STATE AND TRIBAL HAZARDOUS WASTE PROFESSIONALS. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO EPA FF RPMS. 

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.*

Class Times:

  • Tuesday, November 3: 11:00 am to 3:30 pm (ET)
  • Wednesday, November 4: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET)
  • Thursday, November 5: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm (ET)
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Remedial Process Training
Nov 17, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
Lenexa, KS

Remedial Process Training provides a comprehensive examination of the technical and regulatory challenges that Remedial Project Managers (RPMs) must face while coordinating, directing, and reviewing remedial response efforts at Superfund sites. The course covers key topics such as risk management, smart scoping, remedial technologies, applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs), Superfund decision documents, remedial design and remedial action (RD/RA) and community involvement. It reviews requirements for all phases of the remedial process, including Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS), remedy selection, RD/RA, operation and maintenance, site close out, five-year reviews, and remedy optimization. The course also discusses the principles of community involvement, the role of community involvement plans, and methods of addressing community-related issues, including conflict management and effective negotiation. Participants engage in a series of exercises that allows use of newly acquired skills and knowledge to a hypothetical site, simulating the real-life experiences of RPMs in the Superfund program.

Course Objectives:

  • Learn to identify and incorporate the various regulatory and policy aspects of the Superfund program. 
  • Plan and implement remedial response activities at Superfund sites using effective methods. 
  • Integrate community involvement activities into the remedial process, ensuring effective communication and engagement. 
  • Practice applying the concepts covered during the course through exercises designed to simulate real-life scenarios. 

The Remedial Process Training course is a beginner-level training designed for EPA Superfund RPMs with one to three years of experience in the Superfund program, particularly those responsible for or needing to understand remedial response activities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Additionally, the course may be valuable to other EPA remedial program staff as well as state and tribal RPMs. 
 

For EPA Participants: The CERCLA Education Center (CEC) has prepared a Group SF-182 for this training. The approved form will be emailed to all EPA participants when it has been approved. Daily Class Times:


Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

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