Testimonials “The most valuable part is the instructors’ knowledge and experience. The information handed out is very worthwhile.” “The whole course was great. I found a lot of areas we need to improve on.” “Best training course I’ve ever attended.” “Instructors were great. The material content was appropriate, notebook layout great.” Course Description: The Environmental Compliance Bootcamp provides an outstanding way to come up to speed on the environmental laws and regulations you are responsible for. This dynamic and interactive 5-day course provides you with the information needed to grasp the ins-and-outs of environmental compliance. Instructors review the background of each environmental law/regulation, carry you into the specifics, provide expert insights into how the laws and regulations may apply to your facility, and teach practical compliance strategies. Working examples of permits and reporting requirements are provided in some cases. The course covers all major environmental laws and regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), RCRA, EPCRA, CERCLA, and TSCA. There is also a section on PCBs, asbestos, lead, storage tanks, environmental auditing, inspections, and management strategies. If you are new to managing and reporting on environmental compliance issues, this is the course for you. If you are a seasoned veteran in the world of EH&S, this is an excellent refresher course to meet annual training needs. How You Will Benefit Gain insights into the major environmental laws and regulations Learn practical compliance strategies to enhance your company’s bottom line Sort through complex laws and regulations Learn about lesser known laws concerning PCBs, asbestos, lead, etc. Share compliance experiences with other EH&S personnel from different industries and agencies Accreditation: IHMM-2.5 CMPs; NESHTA-40 CE hours; NEHA-32.5CE hours 3.1 CEUs, 3.1 COCs, 5.01 CMs, ABIH approval #10-249 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199. Code Start/End Dates Location 27162 Sep 13-17, 2010 Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip | Las Vegas, NV Make reservations by 08/23/10 to get the room rate of $95 Tel: 1-702-453-7830 27448 Oct 18-22, 2010 ABS Consulting | Arlington, VA Location/Hotel Information 27285 Nov 8-12, 2010 Menger Hotel | San Antonio, TX Make reservations by 10/18/10 to get the room rate of $130 Tel: 1-210-223-4361 or 800-345-9285 27297 Dec 6-10, 2010 Courtyard by Marriott International Drive | Orlando, FL Make reservations by 11/15/10 to get the room rate of $109 Tel: 1-407-351-2244 27868 Jan 24-28, 2011 Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside | San Diego, CA Make reservations by 1/3/11 to get the room rate of $109 Tel: 1-619-224-3621 27920 Mar 14-18, 2011 Country Inn & Suites New Orleans | New Orleans, LA Make reservations by 2/21/11 to get the room rate of $135 Tel: 1-504-324-5400 27942 Apr 4-8, 2011 Hotel Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta, GA Make reservations by 3/14/11 to get the room rate of $99 Tel: 1-404-659-0000 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199. Course Highlights The basics of environmental law and compliance Making sense of the Federal Register The Clean Air Act What you should know about Superfund RCRA: What the law requires; what it means in day-to-day operations Identifying your hazardous wastes Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requirements and pollution prevention Managing PCBs, asbestos, lead Hazardous materials transportation Underground storage tanks The Clean Water Act: What the law requires; what it means in day-to-day operations Stormwater discharges and permits Spill prevention and release reporting Environmental audits and inspections Environmental training requirements: An integrated approach Course Outline DAY 1 7:30 – Registration 8:00-5:00 – Class The Basics of Environmental Law and Compliance Introduction Enforcement trends Market forces Compliance incentives Public concerns Similarities and differences among laws Common components: reporting, recordkeeping, permits, training, sampling requirements, etc. Command-and-control vs. market-based incentives Making Sense of the Federal Register Finding what you need Staying on top of ever-changing requirements The Clean Air Act Operating permit program Air toxic program Emissions limitations Enforcement Review newly regulated air emission sources Modifying or reconstructing facilities Routine repair, replacement, and maintenance Controlling accidental releases Phase-out of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) What You Should Know About Superfund Brief synopsis of Superfund and its components Reporting requirements How to avoid becoming involved in this program DAY 2 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. RCRA: What the Law Requires Cradle-to-grave waste management Definition of solid and hazardous waste Notification requirements Hazardous waste manifests Identifying Your Hazardous Wastes Discarded material When a waste is a solid waste When a solid waste is a hazardous waste Understanding the hazardous waste lists Defining a hazardous waste by its characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity RCRA: What It Means in Day-to-Day Operations Container storage requirements Accumulating wastes Obtaining an EPA ID number Large vs. small quantity generators Reporting and recordkeeping Personnel training Labeling and manifesting Reportable quantities Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Requirements and Pollution Prevention Reporting and notification requirements Inventory reporting Toxic Chemicals Release Reporting (Form R) Role of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) Overview of the pollution prevention strategy from a national perspective Learn the basics of the Waste Minimization National Act Why it is important to start minimizing waste now, before you are forced to DAY 3 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Clean Water Act: What the Law Requires Permit process Water quality-based effluent limits Technology-based effluent limits Point and nonpoint sources The pretreatment program The Clean Water Act: What It Means in Day-to-Day Operations Discharge monitoring reports Review an actual water quality permit Stormwater Discharges and Permits Permits Monitoring storm events Spill Prevention and Release Reporting Spill prevention control and countermeasure plans Responding to discharges and spills Spill notification DAY 4 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Managing PCBs Conducting a PCB inventory Registration requirements Labeling and recordkeeping Annual reporting obligations Storage and disposal Cleanup requirements Managing Asbestos Hazard assessment and ranking Asbestos identification and surveys Asbestos program manager responsibility Work practices Managing Lead Inspecting and monitoring for lead hazards Personal and respiratory protection equipment Documentation and recordkeeping Employee training Hazardous Materials Transportation Placarding and safety requirements Department of Transportation regulations The manifest system Underground Storage Tanks Mandated cleanup of leaks Tank management obligations Monitoring, testing, and reporting DAY 5 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Environmental Audits and Inspections Setting up an internal audit program Do’s and don'ts of audits Communicating the results and fixing the problems The essentials of documentation and recordkeeping What you should or shouldn’t do during an inspection Who should meet with the inspector Environmental Training Requirements: An Integrated Approach How to plan an effective program Current trends Key elements in conducting a needs analysis billing For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.     This course is taught by experts in environmental compliance.   Joseph Santarella John Watson Rolf Von Oppenfeld Teresa Savage-Tate Francis J. "Sonny" Maher For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.

Related Courses Advanced U.S. Environmental Laws U.S. Environmental Laws Clean Air Compliance Institute Clean Water Compliance Institute RCRA Compliance Bootcamp Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know TSCA Compliance OSHA Compliance Bootcamp Compliance Certifications This course is part of ABS Consulting's Compliance Specialist Certification Programs. Onsite Course This course can be taught at your facility. Find out more.