2nd Civilian-Military Anthrax Response Technical Workshop

This 2-day workshop is sponsored by the NRT as follow-on to its 2001 Federal-DoD workshop. The workshop has been established to convene experts in biological agent response in order to: (1) Share lessons learned and determine issues to be updated/added to NRT's 2001 Anthrax Response Technical Advisory Document (TAD) (to potentially include guidance applicable to other biological agents of concer...
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Triad Experts Training

This event is by invitation only and free of charge. The purpose of the workshop is to train experienced government and nongovernment cleanup staff already familiar with Triad basics to feel confident when presenting, explaining, and defending Triad concepts. The participants will be immersed in Triad concepts for two full days (8:30am-5pm each day) of alternating large-group instruction and small...
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Triad Approach to Managing Decision Uncertainty for Better Cleanup Projects

This 3-hour class will provide the basics of the Triad approach to site cleanup, its benefits, examples of successful implementation, and where to go for technical assistance. The Triad approach is a major initiative of EPA's Technology Information and Field Services Division that combines systematic planning and decision uncertainty management with dynamic work strategies and state-of-the-art re...
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Permanent Relocation

This course is based on the document "Interim Policy on the Use of Permanent Relocations as Part of Superfund Remedial Actions" and will focus on the following topics: Making the decision: Is relocation a viable option at your site? Gathering household information: What do you need to know? What is a "reasonable expense"? What is not appropriate? How to work with the affected residents ...
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Vapor Intrusion Workshop

This 5 day workshop (presented in 1 1/2 hour sessions over 5 days) is intended to provide participants with both the basic principles and practical tools for assessing health hazards from the migration of chemical vapors from the subsurface into indoor air. Presentations will include an overview of vapor intrusion issues and guidance, state-of-the-art sampling techniques, health hazard evaluati...
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Contaminant Vapor Migration and Intrusion

This course provides an overview of the vapor intrusion exposure pathway including its scientific foundation, regulatory framework, and the technical aspects of investigating and remediating contaminated vapor sites. The class will cover topics such as: screening sites for potential vapor intrusion concerns, conducting field investigations, sampling techniques, data analyses, exposure point cal...
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Boat Electrofishing: Principles and Practices

Electrofishing is an effective way to sample freshwater fish populations. However, electrofishing may cause fish injury or mortality. Proper balance between efficient sampling and minimal harm is achieved through the knowledge of electrofishing principles and proper use of the techniques and equipment available. This three-day course will cover the principles and practices for boat electrof...
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How to Comply with EPA's EPCRA and 112(r) Reporting Requirements for Chlorine - Region 5

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 is sponsoring a series of web-based training programs this year for water and wastewater plant operators, and other facilities that have chlorine in a process. These FREE training programs will provide participants with the information and tools necessary to comply with EPA’s emergency planning, notification, and reporting requirements f...
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Petroleum Vapor Intrusion: Fundamentals of Screening, Investigation, and Management (Online)

Chemical contaminants in soil and groundwater can volatilize into soil gas and migrate through unsaturated soils of the vadose zone. Vapor intrusion (VI) occurs when these vapors migrate upward into overlying buildings through cracks and gaps in the building floors, foundations, and utility conduits, and contaminate indoor air. If present at sufficiently high concentrations, these vapors may prese...
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Environmental Unit Leader (OW)

This 3-day course provides participants course work and hands-on training for the position of Environmental Unit Leader (ENVL). It covers the role and responsibilities of an ENVL and the relationship of the ENVL to other incident personnel within the Incident Command System (ICS). The student will become familiar with the various incident-related documents, software programs, and other resource...
http://www.trainex.org/offeringslist.cfm?courseid=2048