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COURSE CATALOG 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About EPA Institute ....................................................................................................................... 1

Institute Courses ........................................................................................................................... 2

An Introduction into Environmental Law ................................................................................ 3

The Clean Air Act ..................................................................................................................... 4

Title V Air Permitting ................................................................................................................ 5

The Clean Water Act ................................................................................................................ 6

Air Emission Control Technologies ........................................................................................... 7

An Introduction into the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ............................ 9

An Introduction into the Safe Drinking Water ......................................................................... 10

An Introduction to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act .......................................... 11

Intermediate RCRA .................................................................................................................. 12

Intermediate CERCLA ............................................................................................................... 14

An Introduction into the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act ................ 15

An Introduction into the Toxic Substance Control ................................................................... 16

An Introduction to Hazardous Materials ................................................................................. 17

An Introduction into the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ......................... 18

An Introduction into the Endangered Species Act ................................................................... 19

Underground Storage Tank Management ............................................................................... 20

Spill Preventions, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Planning ........................................... 21

An Introduction into the Hazardous Material Transportation Act ........................................... 22

ISO 14001-‐Environmental Management Systems ................................................................... 23

Online Environmental Bootcamp ............................................................................................. 24

Back to Basics of Environmental Law ....................................................................................... 27

Continuing Education .................................................................................................................... 30

Course Registration ....................................................................................................................... 31

System Requirements ................................................................................................................... 32

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ABOUT EPA INSTITUTE

Founded in 2006 and based out of Austin, Texas, EPA Institute was formed to provide reliable and

comprehensive online environmental awareness and regulatory training to the private and government

sectors. Our goal is to provide students and industry professionals with the skills and exploratory

experience that enable to be successful in their day-‐to-‐day operations as environmental professionals.

EPA Institute believes that environmental education and awareness is the door to better managing your

available resources. Our focus is to empower the individuals with knowledge they need to better

manage their responsibilities avoid complications with confusing regulatory misinterpretations; and

overall, achieve compliance in their workplace. Our courses are in an easy to understand format that

both a beginner and advance practicing professionals can relate to.

We achieve this by providing an in-‐depth understanding of numerous environmental regulations Clean

Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Storm

Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive

Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Emergency Planning and

Community Right-‐to-‐Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Underground and

Aboveground Storage Tank (UST/AST) Management, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and

many more.

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EPA INSTITUTE COURSES

It is the Institute’s goal to deliver comprehensive regulatory training, providing our students with the

skills and knowledge they need as environmental professionals. Our regulatory courses will enable you

to reach your fullest potential in air, water, waste, greening and management system regulatory subject

matter.

The following courses are available online through epainstitute.com. Courses descriptions for each are

provided on the following pages.

1. An Introduction into Environmental Law

2. The Clean Air Act

3. Title V Air Permitting

4. The Clean Water Act

5. Air Emission Control Technologies

6. An Introduction into the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System

7. An Introduction into the Safe Drinking Water

8. An Introduction to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

9. Intermediate RCRA

10. Intermediate CERCLA

11. An Introduction into the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act

12. An Introduction into the Toxic Substance Control

13. Introduction to Hazardous Materials

14. An Introduction into the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act

15. An Introduction into the Endangered Species Act

16. Underground Storage Tank Management

17. Spill Preventions, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Planning

18. An Introduction into the Hazardous Material Transportation Act

19. ISO 14001-‐Environmental Management Systems

20. Online Environmental Bootcamp

21. Back-‐to-‐Basics of Environmental Law

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An Introduction into Environmental Law (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 49.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with an understanding of the various, sometimes complex, environmental laws and regulations affecting facilities and operations throughout the United States. This dynamic and interactive course is facilitated by instructors who guide each student through the background of each individual law/regulation, carry you into the specifics from beginner to advanced, and provide expert insights into how the laws and regulations may apply to your facility. Introduction to Environmental Law includes a general introduction to all major environmental laws and regulations; including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). This course is excellent for those new to the environmental field and excellent refresher for those experienced practitioners. Throughout this course you will learn practical strategies that enhance your company’s compliance.

How You Will Benefit

• Clear understanding of the framework and scope of environmental law. • Gain insight into major U.S. environmental laws and regulations. • Identify sources of environmental law and basic environmental law norms. • Distinguish the various legal remedies available in law to ensure proper protection of

environmental rights and compliance. • Identify various levels for effective administration and implementation of environmental laws. • Know the prominent provisions of environmental legislation governing the United States. • Identify facility and operationally specific compliance requirements. • Learn about lesser-‐known laws concerning PCBs, asbestos, lead, etc.

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The Clean Air Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 69.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with an all encompassing view of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA). Enacted in 1970, and substantially amended in 1978 and 1990, the CAA was once the esoteric domain of environmental engineers, consultants, lawyers and regulators. Today, the CAA remains one of the key regulatory programs facing facilities and operations throughout the United States, forcing everyday professionals to be knowledgeable of its’ scope and implications.

While emphasizing the CAA Amendments of 1990, the course discusses in detail the history, structure and scope of the CAA; reviewing each major CAA title (as modified by the 1990 Amendments), and describing the legislative components of the CAA with chapters, sub-‐chapters, sections, subsections, and clauses in an easy to understand format. The course concludes with a discussion on the overall impact the CAA has had on the environment and public health while highlighting the many successes of the Act.

In order to effectively deal with the numerous requirements of the act, environmental professionals (and nowadays, operations and facility managers) must have a basic understanding of the law and how it is enforced.


• Understanding the overall impact and implementation requirements of the Clean Air Act. • Understanding the history behind the Clean Air Act and Amendments. • Understand the legislation behind the Clean Air Act and know the prominent provisions of the

framework legislation that govern the Clean Air Act. • Understand how the Clean Air Act affects their facility / operation, including basic requirements

for compliance. • Identify sources of criteria pollutants and their hazards to human health. • Understand the achievements of the Clean Air Act in improving Air Quality • Further develop their professional knowledge by undertaking more advanced Clean Air Act

courses.

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Title V Air Permitting (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course is designed to introduce students to the terms and concepts associated with Title V requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990.

The course takes a comprehensive look at the following:

1. Clean Air Act (including Title V permits) 2. State Implementation Plans (SIP's), 3. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 4. Pre-‐construction permits, 5. New Source Review, 6. Risk management planning, 7. Requirements of Maximum Available Control Technology (MACT), 8. Best Available Control Technology (BACT), 9. Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT), 10. Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) and other topics.

The information presented in this course will be beneficial for anyone required to comply with the requirements of Title V of the CAA, including technical, non-‐technical, management and other personnel needing to understand the fundamentals of the Title V permit process.


• Identify the purpose and requirements of operating permits as defined in Title V. • Define key terms associated with Title V compliance requirements including Potential to Emit,

Actual Emissions, and Allowable Emissions. • Identify the process for determining air-‐permitting compliance. • Identify the types of air permits from degree of least stringency to highest, including permit

exemption, construction permits, minor source permits, synthetic minor permit, and major source permit.

• Understand operating permit process steps, terms and concepts and whether an operating permit is required.

• Understanding the maximum achievable control technology (MACT), best available control technology (BACT), reasonably achievable control technology (RACT) and lowest achievable emission rate (LAER).

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The Clean Water Act (3 Hours); 3 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This three (3) hour course provides each student with an overview of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). The course provides a foundation to help each student understand Water/ Wastewater Requirements and the Safe Drinking Water Act and state analogs.

This course further examines, in depth, the key provisions of the Clean Water Act, including technology-‐based requirements, effluent limitations, water quality standards, permitting, enforcement, control of polluted runoff, and resolution of interstate disputes. The course evaluates the success of the Clean Water Act in protecting and improving the quality of water, while discussing other statutory and common law mechanisms for water pollution control.


• Understand the key components of the Federal Clean Water Act. • Understand the implementation requirements of clean water laws. • It provides general information regarding the Storm water permit program, permit and

activities. • Understand the scope and regulatory framework of the National Pollution discharge Elimination

System (NPDES) program. • Understand key clean water laws and cases, as well as the way in which environmental laws

develop, are implemented (or not implemented), enter the legal arena, and ultimately affect citizens, industries, state and local governments.

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Air Emission Control Technologies (4 Hours); 4 CEUs

Cost $ 99.99

Course Description

This four (4) hour course provides each student with an overview of the various air emission control technologies, while introducing each student to the environmental, technical and legal aspects of pollution prevention.

Today, environmental management in the United States, and in many other nations, is actively moving toward strategies aimed at reduction and prevention of pollution. This movement represents a major shift in policy from a regulation/control model to a technical assistance and education model. Managers, both in the government and in the private sector, need to develop new skills which will allow them to identify opportunities for pollution prevention, develop strategies for effecting change in businesses, and linking those strategies to available technologies. Planning for pollution prevention is recognized as a vital component of this process.

This course will cover the preparation and submission of the permit application while identifying the purpose and requirements of permits as defined in Title V. This course also covers the identification of the types of air permits (permit exemption, construction permits, minor source permits, synthetic minor permits, and major source permits). In addition we will review the maximum and best available control technology standards and compliance for pollution prevention and the “lowest available control technology" and "reasonable available control technology."

This course is beneficial for both permit writers and inspectors who must read and interpret permit conditions and perform inspections of permitted sources. The course takes each student from introductory to an advanced level.


• Understand the national and state legislative mandates and their requirements for pollution prevention.

• Understand multi-‐media pollution prevention assessments and analysis. • Understand procedures and requirements for pollution prevention planning in other states. • Understand the methods and procedures which are used to prepare air quality permits. • Understand and identify various Pollution Control Technologies.

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• Understand the rules, regulations and requirements associated with maximum achievable control technology (MACT), best available control technology (BACT), reasonably available control technology (RACT) and lowest achievable emission rate (LAER)

• Define attainment and non-‐attainment areas as described by the Clean Air Act. • Define key terms associated with Title I compliance requirements, including National Ambient

Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), degrees of non-‐attainment, major source, Criteria Air Pollutants, and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS).

• Identify requirements for attainment and maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards as defined in Title I.

• Identify requirements for limiting Hazardous Air Pollutants as defined in Title III. • Define key terms associated with Title III compliance requirements, including Hazardous Air

Pollutants, Maximum Air Control Technology, and Risk Management Planning, and NESHAP'S. • Identify purpose and requirements of Operating Permits as defined in Title V. • Identify processes for determining air-‐permitting compliance. • Identify types of air permits from degree of least stringency to highest, including permit

exemption, construction permits, minor source permits, synthetic minor permits, and major source permits.

• Identify and select appropriate control technologies for existing and/or new facilities.

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An Introduction into the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (4 Hours); 4 CEUs

Cost $ 99.99

Course Description

EPA regulates point sources that discharge pollutants (from both storm water and non-‐storm water) into waters of the United States through provisions of the Clean Water Act known as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. This course will provide you with an in-‐depth overview and understanding of this program, in addition to, examining the latest processes and requirements for both types of construction permits (Army Corps 404 and NPDES stormwater 402) and also the standard water quality operating permits (process wastewater NPDES and industrial stormwater MSGP NPDES).

Course attendees will become familiar with the history and requirements of the NPDES program and learn to determine which projects, activities, or systems require coverage under an NPDES permit. We will examine how to properly complete permits for submission to regulatory agencies, including preparation of SWPPP and Section 404 permit programs and review the requirements for municipal and construction NPDES Phase II Storm-‐water permits.


• Who needs to apply for permits? • Techniques for simplifying the permit preparation process. • Learn when/where BMP's should be implemented. • Understand Technology Based Effluent Limits and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) • Identify several features common to the federal pollution control statutes that regulate the

Corps. In particular, students will be able to identify the sanctions which are applicable under the pollution control statutes and the principles under which they are imposed.

• Identify major programs under the Clean Air Act and the basic requirements they impose. • Identify when an NPDES permit is required and the basic requirements that this program

imposes. • Describe in words the potential impact of pollution on aquatic life. • List the major types of common pollutants to surface water. • Describe in words the impacts associated with the major types of common pollutants. • Describe in words NPDES and how it is related to waste-‐water treatment plants. • Learn the origins of the NPDES storm-‐water permitting programs and requirements, as well as

preview any new rules. • Learn the requirement and procedure of Section 404 Permit. • Implement Best Management Practice in construction projects.

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An Introduction into the Safe Drinking Water Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with an overview of the major components making up the Safe water Drinking Act (SDWA) as it exists today. This course covers the history of drinking water regulation in the United States prior to SDWA's enactment, as well as an overview of SDWA's evolution up to and including the 1996 Amendments. The course begins with the basics of regulatory compliance, including EPA definitions, and moves into the process used to set drinking water standards while discussing in detail the Underground Injection Control Programs and classes of wells.

This course will provide you with an in-‐depth review of the Public Notification Rule, Consumer Confidence Reports, Total Coli form Rule, Surface Water Treatment Standards, The Disinfection By Product Rules, Lead and Copper Rule, Inorganic Contamination; and Radionuclide’s Contamination. In addition we will provide you with the basic requirements of the Groundwater Rule (including health effects of each contaminate group).


• Understand federal, state, and local laws relating to Safe Drinking Water Act. • Identify and understand current drinking water standards. • Demonstrate knowledge of microbiological, organic, inorganic, and toxic contaminants. • Underground the Injection Control Wells program, including specifications, classes and uses as

described by law. • Demonstrate knowledge of National Secondary Drinking Water Standards, Maximum

Contaminant Level, and Maximum Contaminant Level Goals

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An Introduction to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 74.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course is designed to provide each student with an overview of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as it exists today. This RCRA hazardous waste course addresses regulations important to waste generators including:

• identifying hazardous waste • determining generator status • complying with accumulation requirements • manifesting waste off site • land disposal restrictions treatment standards • special regulations for recyclables, used oil, military munitions, and

universal waste

This course also moves further into a discussion on the regulations pertaining to treatment, storage, and disposal facilities such as the permitting process; treatment, storage, and disposal facility standards, as well as RCRA corrective action requirements. The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA) as it applies to the generation, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste is also presented; including RCRA waste classification, land disposal restrictions, generator requirements, manifesting requirements, and DOT requirements such as proper shipping names, packaging, labeling, marking, and placarding.


Upon completion of this course, each student will have the capacity to:

• Fully understand RCRA, including major components and why it is required. • Understand the relationship between RCRA and the Comprehensive Environmental Response,

Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) • Recognize that proper hazardous waste management is required by federal and state

regulations. • Know the key programs and provisions of RCRA. • Determine if waste is hazardous and, if so, in what respect. • Understand the unique characteristics of various waste types.

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Intermediate RCRA (8 Hours); 8 CEUs

Cost $ 149.99

Course Description

This eight (8) hour course provides each student with an in-‐depth study of hazardous waste regulations application with an emphasis on generator compliance, site investigation & remediation, permitting, enforcement, and liability. The course includes a history and overview of hazardous waste management laws and regulations, and presents a guide to complying with the myriad of hazardous waste regulations including:

• Recognizing hazardous wastes, • Managing waste correctly on site • How to properly select, label and mark waste containers, • How to prepare shipments for transport to treatment, storage and disposal facilities • How to properly keep records for compliance and enforcement.

Further, this course addresses major federal legislation regarding the management and disposal of hazardous wastes, and the clean-‐up of disposal sites (toxic waste dumps) contaminated by hazardous substances. In particular, it discusses in detail the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), otherwise known as "Superfund". Disposal and clean-‐up issues, such as those involving state restrictions on the interstate and international transportation of hazardous wastes, criminal and civil liabilities for illegal activities, and insurance coverage for clean-‐up liability are also presented in this course, as well as information on how to comply with the 2006 changes to the Hazardous Waste Manifest System.


• Define hazardous material and hazardous waste • Identify federal, state, and local regulations pertinent to hazardous waste management • Explain majors topics covered by RCRA • Discuss regulatory impacts on hazardous waste management • Describe regulatory requirements for hazardous material/waste handling & sampling

procedures • Apply relevant regulations to given scenarios • Recognize that proper hazardous waste management is required by federal and state

regulations.

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• Describe waste minimization principles and how to apply them when planning a project. • Determine if waste is hazardous and, if so, in what respect. • Maintain proper hazardous waste container and storage requirements, including:

§ Labeling § Closure § Compatibility § Secondary containment § Maximum amounts § Maximum storage periods

• Properly transfer hazardous waste from satellite accumulation area (SAA) to < 90 days storage area, or request pickup using on-‐line procedure.

• Understand the basic requirements for Transportation of Hazardous wastes including the requirements from DOT or USEPA.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements pertaining to Temporary Storage Disposal Facilities (TSDF)

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Intermediate CERCLA (6 Hours); 6 CEUs

Cost $ 74.99

Course Description

This six (6) hour course provides each student with a review of the major provisions comprising the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) , including release reporting requirements in CERCLA Section 103 and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-‐To-‐Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) Sections 302-‐312. Students are provided with a basic understanding of CERCLA, as well as an in-‐depth review of the Remedial investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) process as it applies to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) environmental restoration program. In addition, this course presents the regulatory process governing site assessment and remediation and takes an in-‐depth look at federal, state and local programs dealing with the regulatory framework governing Superfund. Topics include the Superfund program, cleanup and abatement orders, release reporting, the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the administrative record and the hazard ranking system, among other topics.


• Identify characteristics of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA),

• Understand the hazardous terminology, National Priority List (NPL), remedial phase and liability provision.

• Understand the three types of response activities defined under CERCLA; removal, remedial, and enforcement programs

• Develop a broad conceptual model of the site which includes, but is not limited to, identifying potential exposure concerns, the information necessary for an evaluation, and stakeholders concerns.

• Develop conclusions regarding preventing or reducing exposure, the likelihood of adverse health effects, the degree of public health hazard posed by the site, critical data gaps and the need for health education, exposure investigations.

• Understand the process of CERLA enforcement and enforcement Audits. • Understand the key provisions of CERCLA, and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization

Act (SARA)

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An Introduction into the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management, and is designed to assist facility owners and/or operators in complying with the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-‐To-‐Know Act (EPCRA), Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, and 42 U.S.C. s. 11001, et seq. (SARA). An analysis of past disasters is presented along with their impacts on policy formation leading up to the current FEMA all-‐hazards approach. The role, duties, and importance of the Emergency Manager, as well as the legal issues involving emergency management are thoroughly discussed throughout the course.

The information and sources in this course will help each student determine the regulatory status for:

1. Emergency Planning Notification and Emergency Response Plans (EPCRA 302/303); 2. Emergency Release Notification (EPCRA 304); 3. MSDS and Chemical Inventory Reporting (EPCRA 311/312); and 4. Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (EPCRA 313)


• Understand comprehensive emergency management philosophy, roles and duties of emergency managers throughout the United States

• Understand the history of EPCRA and its’ current roles in all-‐hazard management • Understand notification requirements for emergency releases of hazardous chemicals into the

atmosphere, surface water or groundwater.

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An Introduction into the Toxic Substance Control Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with an in depth analysis of the key provisions comprising the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), including requirements for Pre-‐Manufacture Notification (PMN), testing, and regulation of chemicals; as well as record keeping and reporting requirements. TSCA is a broad-‐ranging federal environmental statute affecting not only chemical manufacturers but also companies that use, process, distribute, import, and export chemical products across a wide range of industry and operational environments.

Topics of discussion in this course are:

• Sorting Through TSCA Exclusions and Exemptions • Understanding the PMN Review Process • Options to Respond to Proposed Regulations for New and Existing Chemicals • Import Certification and Export Notification • Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) and 8(e) Reporting • TSCA regulations for Lead, PCBs, and Asbestos


• Define terminology applicable to the TSCA. • Identify major laws/regulations regulating the marketing of chemical products and the control of

chemicals in the environment. • Identify agencies/authorities responsible for the enforcement of these laws/regulations. • Describe the goals and objectives of the specific laws/regulations presented. • Identify the role that costs, health risks, societal concerns, economical impact and other

modifying factors play in the process of regulating chemicals. • Describe how toxicological data is utilized/required in the chemical regulatory process. • Identify and access sources (including the internet) providing information on the toxicity and

regulation of chemicals.

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An Introduction to Hazardous Materials (5 Hours); 5 CEUs

Cost $ 99.99

Course Description

As hazardous materials and hazardous wastes become more and more commonplace, accumulating in our earth, air, and water, it is vitally important that citizens are well informed about the challenges posed by these substances. American communities are facing policy decisions that can dramatically affect their population's well being: Should hazardous materials traffic be regulated? What is the community and organizations role in preparing for the possibility of a serious hazardous materials accident? What should be done with household hazardous wastes? Concerned community members willing to take the time to learn more about such issues can help protect their own health and contribute to their community—for just as surely as there are thorny problems associated with hazardous materials, there are creative minds at work seeking and testing solutions. This course is intended to provide interested members of the general public with a basic introduction to hazardous materials that can serve as a foundation for more specific research. No prior knowledge of the subject is needed.


• Recognize the dangers posed by hazardous materials; • List places where hazardous materials are likely to be encountered; • Identify when a hazard may exist; • Contact the appropriate persons or agencies to give or receive specific hazardous materials

information; and • Identify procedures to minimize personal and community exposure to hazardous materials.

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An Introduction into the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with a detailed overview of the U.S. laws, regulations and compliance requirements associated with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). This course is beneficial to those professionals in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and other consumer products industries, tasked with ensuring full compliance with FIFRA. We will provide you with a review of the federal laws and regulations, as well as a discussion on how these relevant laws and regulations interact with current integrated pesticide management programs, registration requirements, compliance and enforcement. This course also looks at the labeling aspects of the major regulatory requirements, placing a major emphasis on industry standards and best practices.


• Explain the legal framework and scope of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

• Understand relevant statutes affecting the use of biocides & preservatives in general consumer products.

• Comprehend how relevant statutes affect and interact with the federal pesticide programs. • Analyze the requirements in terms of efficacy, environmental assessment, ecotoxicology and

toxicology. • Identify tools to formulate regulatory compliance strategies.

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An Introduction into the Endangered Species Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 69.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with a detailed analysis of the policy, laws and requirements associated with the Endangered Species Act. The course includes an in-‐depth review of the Endangered Species Act, major rules promulgated under the Act, "on-‐the-‐ground" applications, and case studies, all aimed at putting the student in the shoes of policy-‐makers. The course is intended to be comprehensive in its perspective, looking at policy decisions from the viewpoint of agency personnel, environmental advocates, water and land development managers, and citizens at large.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, each student will have the capacity to:

• Comprehend key provisions of the Endangered Species Act. • Identify National conservation policies affecting wildlife. • Describe how wildlife becomes endangered and list examples of endangered wildlife. • Understand federal enforcement programs aimed at protecting endangered species. • Identify the numerous issues landowners and developers face regarding endangered species

protection.

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Underground Storage Tank Management (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with a detailed analysis of the US laws & regulations applicable to Underground Storage Tanks (UST), specifically those regarding USTs with the potential to leak hazardous substances into the environment. This course is designed to familiarize each student with the wide array of regulated USTs, and the technical and financial requirements that apply to them. The course also focuses on petroleum equipment, rules and responsibility of facility, and best management practice in case of leak or release.


• Understanding and defining UST systems. • Identify which USTs are subject to regulation. • Determine performance and operating requirements. • Discuss such topics as historical deadlines for upgrading tanks and the closure and corrective

action requirements. • Summarize the financial responsibility requirements for petroleum USTs. • Perform Best Management practice. • Understand the guidelines for Inspecting and Detecting a leak or release. =

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Spill Preventions, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Planning (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with an all encompassing analysis of the laws, regulations and requirements associated with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) planning as required by the Oil Pollution Act (ACT) of 1990, including the recent new guidance on SPCC regulations. The purpose of the course is to provide each student with the basic requirements of SPCC planning, procedures for emergency response in the event of a release, and strategies utilized to prevent discharges of petroleum products from reaching navigable waters of the United States.


• Understand federal, state and local regulations/requirements applicable to SPCC compliance

• Understand the regulatory History and background of SPCC • Understand the operational, training and record keeping requirements associated with SPCC

compliance • Identify and comprehend the specific elements required for a fully compliant SPCC Plan • Learn where the SPCC regulation stands now and who is required to have a plan.

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An Introduction into the Hazardous Material Transportation Act (2 Hours); 2 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This two (2) hour course provides each student with an introduction to the principles, regulations, policies and opinions applicable to the Hazardous Material Transportation Act (HMTA) of 1975. The course discusses in detail the HMTA including the history, purpose and structure of the various regulations put in place by the Act. The overall goal of this course is to provide each student with a general knowledge of what kinds of materials / operations are generally regulated as "hazardous waste", as well to provide an understanding of the overall purpose and objectives of HMTA regulations; including how they relate to compliance with current federal, state and local environmental regulations. The course also provides an overview of the requirements to safely transport hazardous materials, as well as the regulatory requirements of the Department of Transportation.


• Define “hazardous material” and “hazardous waste”. • Understand the HMTA Regulations in the Wake of 9-‐11. • Identify federal, state, and local regulations pertinent to hazardous waste management. • Explain major topics covered by HMTA. • Discuss regulatory impacts on hazardous waste management. • Recognize that proper hazardous waste management is required by federal and state

regulations. • Determine if waste is hazardous and, if so, in what respect. • How to maintain proper hazardous waste container and storage requirements. • Understand the basic requirements for transportation of hazardous wastes including the

requirements of DOT and the EPA.

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ISO 14001-‐Environmental Management Systems (4 Hours); 4 CEUs

Cost $ 79.99

Course Description

This four (4) hour course will provide you with an introduction into the ISO 14001:2004 and Environmental Management Systems (EMS). This course is designed for individuals seeking a basic understanding of the ISO 14001:2004 EMS standard, and provides each student with a detailed overview of its’ principles and requirements This course discusses the clauses of ISO 14001 in detail and illustrates how ISO 14001can help organizations effectively maintain an environmental management system and improve environmental performance. The course also discuss ISO protocols related to clean air, clean water, hazardous waste, solid waste, storage tank, toxic substance, and petroleum oil and lubricants.


• Understand the Basic Concepts of ISO 14001. • Understand the Plan-‐Do-‐Check-‐Act Process of ISO 14001. • Comprehend the Terminology of Environmental Management Systems. • Understand the Relationship between Key Clauses of ISO 14001. • Understand and comply with the EMS/ISO 14001 protocols. • Understand the key elements of EMS/ISO 14001. • Understanding Environmental Aspects and Impacts.

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Online Environmental Bootcamp (32 Hours); 32 CEUs

Cost $699.00. Save more than $350.00!!

Course Description

This Basic Environmental Boot Camp course provides a broad range of environmental regulation and their applicability to different industry. This course is design to help both new and veteran professionals to maintain the regulation and compliance required for their facility. This dynamic and interactive 32 hour course review the background of each environmental law/regulation, carry you into the specifics, and provide expert insights into how the laws and regulations may apply to your facility. If you are a seasoned veteran in the world of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), then this is an excellent refresher course to meet annual training needs.

Environmental Boot Camp includes the following training modules:

Introduction to Environmental Law:

This module of the course looks over the basis and statue of the federal environmental laws and provides a brief introduction of all major environmental laws and regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).

Clean Air Act (CAA):

This module of the course covers the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA). This module describes the legislative overview of the CAA and describes in detail the history of Clean Air Act. This includes Criteria Pollutants, their health effects and the achievements of CAA. After providing a framework of the scope of the areas covered by the Act, the course will review each major CAA title (as modified by the 1990 Amendments).

Title V Air Permit:

This module of the course is designed to introduce students to the terms and concepts associated with Title V requirements of the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990. The level of information is such that the course will provide an overview for technical, non-‐technical, management and other personnel needing to understand the fundamentals of the Title V permit process.

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Clean Water Act (CWA):

This module of the course provides insight on the controls focused on discharges to surface water, which evolved out of The Clean Harbors Act of 1899. Pollution controls were added in 1948, 1956 and 1965. In 1972, point source discharges were developed to place theoretical limits of contaminants that bodies of water could handle. This course provides a foundation to help you understand CWA regulations.

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit:

This module of the course examines, in-‐depth, the key provisions of the CWA, including technology-‐based requirements, effluent limitations, water quality standards, permitting, enforcement, control of polluted runoff, and resolution of interstate disputes. The module evaluates the success of the CWA in protecting and improving water quality and discusses other statutory and common law mechanisms for water pollution control. The course provides significant interpretation of statutes and regulations.

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA):

This module of the course is designed to present a summary of the components of the SDWA as it exists today. This course covers the history of drinking water regulation in the United States prior to SDWA's enactment, as well as an overview of SDWA's evolution up to and including the 1996 Amendments. It describes the process used to set drinking water standards. This module looks at Compliance, What is required according to the Public Notification Rule, Consumer Confidence Reports, Total Coliform Rule, Surface Water Treatment Standards, and The Disinfection by Product Rules, Lead and Copper Rule, Inorganic Contamination, and Radionuclides Contamination.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA):

This module of the course is an in-‐depth study of the application of hazardous waste regulations with an emphasis on generator compliance, site investigation & remediation, permitting, enforcement, and liability. This module also provides an in-‐depth examination of the regulation of toxic and hazardous substances, this course will address major federal legislation regarding the management and disposal of hazardous wastes, and the clean-‐up of disposal sites (toxic waste dumps) contaminated by hazardous substances. This module also address associated disposal and clean-‐up issues, such as those involving state restrictions on the interstate and international transportation of hazardous wastes, criminal and civil liabilities for illegal activities, insurance coverage for clean-‐up liability and manifest changes.

Hazardous Material Transportation Act (HMTA):

This module of the course is intended to serve as an introduction to the principles, regulations, policies and opinions of environmental regulation and hazardous materials management and transportation.

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Upon completion, the student will have a working knowledge of various aspects of hazardous materials as they relate to compliance with current federal, state and local environmental regulations. The course provides an overview of the requirements to safely transport hazardous materials. It also discusses some of the regulatory requirements of the Department of Transportation.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA):

This module of the course provides students with a basic understanding of many of the major provisions of CERCLA that are currently in place including, release reporting requirements in CERCLA Section 103 and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-‐To-‐Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) Sections 302-‐312. This module provides an in-‐depth review of the Remedial investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) process as it applies to DOE's environmental restoration program. Topics include Superfund program, cleanup and abatement orders, release reporting, the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the administrative record and the hazard ranking system, among other topics.

Underground Storage Tank:

This module of the course offers a general review of the US laws & regulations on UST and regulations in terms of Underground storage tanks that leak hazardous substances. This module is designed to familiarize you with the universe of regulated USTs, and the technical and financial requirements that apply to them. The course also focuses on petroleum equipment, rules and responsibility of facility, and best management practice in case of leak or release.

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Act (SPCC):

SPCC Plans are required by the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990. This module of the course is to provide students with the basic requirements of SPCC, emergency response in the event of a release, and to prevent discharges of petroleum products from reaching navigable waters of the United States. This module overviews the spill and leak prevention measures and training of employees minimize chances of accidental discharge

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA):

This module of the course presents the theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management. It is designed to help a facility owner or operator comply with the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-‐To-‐Know Act (EPCRA), Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. s. 11001, et seq. (SARA). An analysis of past disasters will be presented along with their impacts on policy formation leading up to the current FEMA all-‐hazards approach. The role, duties, and importance of the Emergency Manager will be discussed throughout the Module. Finally, legal issues involving emergency management will be presented.

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Back-‐to-‐Basics of Environmental Law (20 Hours); 20 CEUs

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Course Description

The Back-‐to-‐Basics of Environmental Law course is designed to introduce environmental lawyers and professionals with major environmental regulations and laws as it exist today. Even though this course is geared towards the law professionals, environmental professionals, such as environmental managers and technical staff who require environmental law knowledge to establish the compliance in their workplace can also benefit from this course. This dynamic and interactive 20 hour course review the background of each environmental law/regulation, carry you into the specifics, and provide expert insights into the actual practice of law. This course covers the following topics:

Introduction to Environmental Law:

This module of the course looks over the basis and statue of the federal environmental laws. Module provides a brief introduction of all major environmental laws and regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA).

Clean Air Act (CAA):

This Module of the course covers the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA). This module describes the legislative overview of the CAA and describes in detail the history of Clean Air Act. This includes Criteria Pollutants, their health effects and the achievements of CAA. After providing a framework of the scope of the areas covered by the Act, the module will review each major CAA title (as modified by the 1990 Amendments).

Clean Water Act (CWA):

This module of the course provides insight on the controls focused on discharges to surface water, which evolved out of The Clean Harbors Act of 1899. Pollution controls were added in 1948, 1956 and 1965. In 1972, point source discharges were developed to place theoretical limits of contaminants that bodies of water could handle. This module provides a foundation to help us understand the use and need for clean water with an ever-‐growing demand for it.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA):

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This module of the course is an in-‐depth study of the application of hazardous waste regulations with an emphasis on generator compliance, site investigation & remediation, permitting, enforcement, and liability. This module also provides an in-‐depth examination of the regulation of toxic and hazardous substances, this module will address major federal legislation regarding the management and disposal of hazardous wastes, and the clean-‐up of disposal sites (toxic waste dumps) contaminated by hazardous substances. This module also address associated disposal and clean-‐up issues, such as those involving state restrictions on the interstate and international transportation of hazardous wastes, criminal and civil liabilities for illegal activities, and insurance coverage for clean-‐up liability. Information on how to comply with the 2006 Hazardous Waste Manifest changes is also included.

Hazardous Material Transportation Act (HMTA):

This module of the course is intended to serve as an introduction to the principles, regulations, policies and opinions of environmental regulation and hazardous materials management and transportation. Upon completion, the student will have a working knowledge of various aspects of hazardous materials as they relate to compliance with current federal, state and local environmental regulations. The module provides an overview of the requirements to safely transport hazardous materials. It also discusses some of the regulatory requirements of the Department of Transportation.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA):

This module of the course provides students with a basic understanding of many of the major provisions of CERCLA that are currently in place including, release reporting requirements in CERCLA Section 103 and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-‐To-‐Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) Sections 302-‐312. This module provides an in-‐depth review of the Remedial investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) process as it applies to DOE's environmental restoration program. Topics include Superfund program, cleanup and abatement orders, release reporting, the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the administrative record and the hazard ranking system, among other topics. At the conclusion of this module, students will have pre-‐advance knowledge of appropriate regulations and work practices subject to hazardous waste management and cleanup requirements.

Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA):

This module of the course presents the theories, principles, and approaches to emergency management. It is designed to help a facility owner or operator comply with the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-‐To-‐Know Act (EPCRA), Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. s. 11001, et seq. (SARA). An analysis of past disasters will be presented along with their impacts on policy formation leading up to the current FEMA all-‐hazards approach. The role, duties, and importance of the Emergency Manager will be discussed throughout the Module. Finally, legal issues involving emergency management will be presented.

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act:

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This module offers a general review of the US laws & regulations on FIFRA and regulations in terms of regulatory scope, implementation schedules, and compliance requirements. It is designed for professionals involved in all aspects of FIFRA in both manufacture and/or applications of these products. This training will be benefiting those in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and other consumer products industries. It provides a review of the federal pesticide laws and regulations including FIFRA.

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA):

TSCA is a broad-‐ranging federal environmental statute affecting not only chemical manufacturers but also companies that use, process, distribute, import, and export chemical products as well. The module is an overview of TSCA’s key provisions, including requirements for Pre-‐manufacture Notification (PMN), testing, and regulation of chemicals, as well as recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Endangered Species Act (ESA):

Focusing primarily on the federal Endangered Species Act, Wildlife Management, Policy and Law provides in-‐depth study into the law and the decision processes, which enter into wildlife employment by state and federal wildlife managers. The module will include detailed review of the Endangered Species Act, major rules promulgated under the Act, "on-‐the-‐ground" applications, and case studies, which put the student in the shoes of policy-‐makers. The module is intended to be comprehensive in its perspective, looking at policy decisions from the viewpoint of agency personnel, environmental advocates, water and land development managers, and citizens at large.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Education is the primary business of EPA Institute and we appreciate the valuable participating organizations that recognize EPA Institute courses as a valuable training resource offering continuing education through their organization to our students and their members. CEUs are an effective way to measure, record, and report a person's participation in continuing education activities. They are a nationally recognized and respected method of granting non-‐degree credit. Each EPA Institute course is granted CEUs by our organization and participating associations. EPA Institute assigns one CEU for each hour a course is measured to take. An example is below.

Clean Air Act (2 hours) = 2 CEUs by EPA Institute.

Different organizations measure CEUs differently so it is important that you check with us or with your organization to see how many continuing education credit participating organizations assign to each EPA Institute course. Check each course description page to see how many CEU’s/CMP’s an organization has authorized for each course. If you do not see your member organization, please contact us and we will pursue accreditation through that particular organization in which you are a member of. EPA Institute CEUs for each course are stated following each course title on the Course Catalog web-‐page and in our printable 2012 Course Catalog.

Current Participating Organizations

EPA Institute is proud to now offer our students professional continuing educations credits from some of the top EH&S organizations in the U.S. Students may receive continuing education credits from the following organizations upon course completion.

The Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers (IHMM) [website] American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) [website] National Environmental Safety and Health Training Association (NESHTA) [website] Board of Certifried Safety Professionals (BCSP) [website]

Students may submit thier course certificate to other EH&Sr associations for continuing education credits for approval. If you have an association that you would like us to contact for accreditation, please contact us at [email protected].

College and University Credit

Since CEUs are not equivalent to academic credit, they are considered non-‐degree units of credit. However, some colleges and universities accept CEUs. Please check with your institution or States Department of Education for details.

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COURSE REGISTRATION

Registering for a Course

Go to www.epainstitute.com and visit our online course catalog. Find the course you are interested in taking, click on the course name and click “Enroll Now”. If you are a new user you will need to create a username and password for yourself. Returning visitors can login.

Payment Options

EPA Institute accepts checks, purchase orders and also accepts credit cards through PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account to use this payment service. Simply click on a course through the EPAInstitute website and follow the screen prompts to pay securely through PayPal. A confirmation and receipt of purchase will be emailed directly to you.

If you wish to pay with a purchase order please contact us at 1 (713) 482-‐7224 or email us at [email protected].

Group Discounts

EPA Institute offers Bulk Discounts to those companies enrolling multiple students. Please contact us at 1 (713) 482-‐7224 or email us at [email protected] for Bulk discount pricing.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Software & Setting Requirements

• Internet access with a 56 Kbps modem connection or faster (Broadband Recommended)

• An Internet browser: Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later (Internet Explorer 4.5 or higher on Mac)

• JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled on your browser • Allow pop-‐ups from our website • Free Adobe Acrobat Reader (Version 4 or higher) • Free Flash player • Windows Media Player

Computer Configuration

Windows

• Pentium 166 processor or compatible • Windows 2000, XP, or Vista • VGA monitor with 8-‐bit color (256 colors) or better • 32 MB RAM/6 MB free disk space • Sound card & speakers

Macintosh:

• PowerPC 120 processor or higher • Macintosh System 8.1 or later • 8-‐bit (256) colors or more • 32 MB RAM/6 MB free disk space • Sound card & speakers

Free Downloads

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 • Adobe Shockwave Player • Windows Media Player • Adobe Acrobat

While you may use the minimal requirements shown above, we recommend using a faster system and faster internet connection. Some courses may take time to download on 56k modem. If your computer is not up to par, the local library should have on-‐site computers available and connect to the internet free of charge.

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2012 Course Catalog - EPA Institute

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