Introduction to Environmental Management Systems

Course Description: This course provides an overview of environmental management systems (EMS) and how EMS can support environmental improvements at facilities that are subject to environmental regulations. It also presents information regarding the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) involvement in supporting EMS efforts at facilities regulated under a number of environme...
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Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials)

Para mayores informes o preguntas (en español) o se necesite asistencia para completar la forma de inscripción, por favor se comunique con Bárbara Maco, EPA Coordinadora, Frontera México/EU; Preparación y Respuesta a Emergencias a 001.415.972-3794 o maco.barbara@epa.gov. This course is offered as a bi-lingual presentation, with simultaneous translation se...
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Getting to Remedy Selection More Quickly: Using a Conceptual Site Model to Understand Sediment Site Conditions, Characterize Contamination, and Reduce Uncertainties

THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO CONTRACTORS OR PRIVATE INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS.  ONLY U.S. EPA, OTHER FEDERAL, AND STATE AGENCY REGISTRANTS WILL BE ADMITTED. The Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) Sediments Team and staff from United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Eng...
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When the Heat is On: Persuasive Speaking on Environmental Risk, Controversies, and High-Stakes Topics

Every time you open your mouth, you are managing two reputations: your personal reputation and the reputation of your organization. Whether you are presenting to stakeholders, clients, elected officials, or the media, you need to speak convincingly, with confidence, and with credibility. This course will help you gain the edge in difficult speaking situations. This two day class is designed...
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Internet Seminar Archive: Cleanup and Redevelopment of Removal Action Sites in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area
(06/12/20)  

Cleanup and Redevelopment of Removal Action Sites in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area U.S. EPA, O

Internet Seminar Archive: Superfund Geophysics: Case Studies from Region 4
(05/24/23)  

Superfund Geophysics: Case Studies from Region 4 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of S

In-situ Contaminated Sediment Capping Workshop

This will be a national workshop to review the science, technology and applications of capping at contaminated sediment sites, examine lessons learned, and discuss future directions. Sediment issues have caught the attention of the regulators at both State and Federal levels in the recent past. Significant expenditures are anticipated nationally and internationally to address sediment issues in th...
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Perchlorate Remediation Technologies

Perchlorate contamination exists in water and soil, and occurs widely throughout the United States. Public awareness and concern regarding perchlorate has increased in recent years. Perchlorate occurrence in drinking water and food supplies is a human health concern because it can interfere with iodide uptake by the thyroid gland and result in decreased thyroid hormone production. The ITRC Perchlo...
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Vapor Intrusion Pathway: A Practical Guideline

Over the past ten years, vapor intrusion (VI) has become a significant environmental issue for regulators, industry leaders, and concerned residents alike. Vapor intrusion is characterized as the migration of volatile chemicals from the subsurface into overlying structures. The simplicity of this definition belies the magnitude of resources being expended to address this complex exposure pathway. ...
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Exercise - Tabletop Controller/Mentor

Tabletop exercises (TTX) are discussion-based events designed to evaluate the content and effectiveness of organizational / jurisdictional plans for responding to incidents such as the uncontrolled release of hazardous substances into the environment that pose threats to public health and safety, and/or the environment. Through facilitated discussion, key response personnel will describe h...
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