United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response
(5102G)
EPA 542-F-98-006
April 1998
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                                            Recommended  Audience
Courses Available
Enforcement Process  Overview Course

Field-Based  Site  Characterization  Technologies Short
Course

Field-Based  Site  Characterization  Technologies Course

Fundamentals of Superfund Course

Innovative Treatment Technologies Short Course

Innovative Treatment Technologies  Course

leadership:  Attitude, Function, and Style Course

Remedial Design/Remedial  Action Training  Program

Remedial Process Course

Removal  Process Course

Removal  Process for  RPMs  Course

Waste Treatment, Transportation, and Disposal  Short
Course

Waste Treatment, Transportation, and Disposal  Course
OSCs    RPMs  ;SAJfe;    OTHER
            •.-; •: -M ENVIRONMENTAL
             .^'if!- PROFESSIONALS
  >,         '''fifty**'or contact TIO at:

                          U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
                          Technology Innovation Office (5102G)
                               CERCLA Education Center
                                    401 M Street, SW
                               "Washington, B.C. 20460
                      Phone: (703) 603-9910  •  Fax: (301) 589-8487
                                E-mail: register@emsus.com

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      m Learn about the
 latest Superfund policy
           and guidance
 m Share lessons learned
       and success stones
Learn from experienced
          EPA personnel
            m Meet other
 professionals from state
       and local agencies
    The CERCIA Education Center
(CEC) offers U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) on-scene coordinators (OSC),
remedial project managers (RPM), site
assessment managers (SAM), and other
environmental professionals training courses
on the many aspects of Superfund and the
latest environmental technologies. The
courses provide not only basic definitions and
procedures, but detailed presentations on
EPA's role with other federal agencies as well.

    As part of its continuing mission to
coordinate and improve  EPA's Office of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response
(OSWER) workforce development
programs through  training, EPA's
Technology Innovation Office (TIO) has
designed the CEC so that participants can
easily schedule the training that most
applies to their job performance. OSCs,
RPMs, and SAMs  take basic Superfund
training through such courses as the
Fundamentals of Superfund or the Removal
Process course. They also may take more
highly technical and targeted training, such
as CEC courses in innovative treatment
and field-based site characterization
technologies.

    There is no tuition for CEC courses
and, upon completing the course, each
participant receives a certificate.
Participants also receive reference materials
that they can use later on the job.

    This brochure highlights each CEC
course by identifying the benefits and the
intended audience and by providing a
condensed outline of the courses.

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       Enforcement             Overview

             Why You Should Attend:
            If you would like to learn about the
            basic concepts of EPA's Superfund
            enforcement program and have
            minimal experience in the Superfund
            enforcement program, you should
            attend this course. The two-day
            Enforcement Process Overview Course
            is designed to provide participants
            with an understanding of Superfund
            liability, administrative and judicial settlements, the administrative
            record, and cost recovery through an interactive learning envkonment.

            How You Will Benefit:
            While attending this course, you will learn through lecture and case
            studies:
                To understand the goals of the Superfund enforcement program
                To apply the principles of liability under Superfund, including
                EPA's discretionary enforcement policies and methods of identifyinj
                and working with PRPs
                To negotiate Superfund settlements and apply the tools used to
                encourage settlement through an understanding of EPA's cost
                recovery strategy
                To understand the effects of recent reforms designed to improve the
                Superfund enforcement program, as well as other recendy issued
                EPA policies and guidances pertinent to the enforcement process
*
*
 Condensed Outline:
 I.    Enforcement Overview
 II.    Liability Overview
' III.   PRP Search Overview
 IV.   Administrative Law Basics
 V.    Administrative Orders
 VI.   Administrative Record for
      Selection of a Response Action
                           VII.  The Basics of Judicial Involvement
                           VIII. Finalizing RD/RA Settlements
                           IX.   Serving as a Witness
                           X.    Settlement Tools
                           XI.   Cost Recovery
                           XII.  Open Discussion

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            Why You Should Attend:
            If you are involved in using or
            implementing site characterization
            technologies or in interpreting data
            related to those technologies, you
            should attend this one-day advanced
            course.  The Field-Based Site
            Characterization Technologies Short
            Course is designed to introduce
            participants to a wide array of technologies that can be used on site to
            characterize the chemical and physical nature of a hazardous waste
            site.  Based on the results of a pre-course survey, technologies are
            presented that are of the most interest to participants. However,
            participants receive materials on all of the technologies listed in the
            outline below.

            How You Will Benefit:
            "While attending this course, you will learn:

            "&  Advantages and limitations of each technology
            «  Logistics necessary to use each technology
            T^T  Sampling design and implementation considerations for
                improving data quality
Condensed (jMtltne
I.     Introduction
II.    Overview of Field-Based Site
      Characterization
III.   Geophysical Characterization
IV.   Organic Chemical Characterization
      A.  Hand-Held Survey
         Instruments
      B.  Colorimetric Indicators
      C.  Fluorescence Analyzers
      D.  Immunoassay  .
      E.  Gas Chromatography
      F.  Infrared Spectroscopy
      G.  Chemical Sensors
V.    Inorganic Chemical Characterization
      A.  X-Ray Fluorescence
      B.  Mercury Vapor Analyzers
      C,  Immunoassay
      D.  Anode Stripping
         Voltammetry
      E.  Graphite Furnance
         Atomic Absorption
      F.  Cyanide Sensors
      G.  "Water Quality Measurement
         Techniques
yi.    Sources for Site Characterization
      Technology Information

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        Field-Based Site Charaeterizatioss Technologies Ceisrst
             Why You Should Attend:
             If you are involved in using or
             implementing site characterization
             technologies or in interpreting data
             related to those technologies, you
             should attend this three-day course.
             The Field-Based Site Characterization
             Technologies Course offers a detailed
             introduction to a wide array of
             technologies that can be used on site to
             characterize the chemical and physical nature of hazardous waste.  You wi
             have hands-on experience in using the most common site characterization
             technologies and interpreting the data those technologies produce.  If
             registering for the course, you should have: (1) direct or indirect experienc
             with common sampling methodologies for soil, air, surface water, and
             groundwater; (2) a general understanding of data quality levels; (3) a
             general science background; and (4) an understanding of common
             approaches to performing site characterization.
             How You Will Benefit:
             "While attending this workshop, you will learn:
             ~K Advantages and limitations of each technology
                Logistics necessary to use each technology
                Sampling design and implementation considerations for improving
                data quality
*
*
Condensed Outline:
I.    Introduction
II.   Overview of Site Characterization
III.  Geophysical Characterization
IV.  Organic Chemical Characterization
     A.  Hand-Held Survey Instruments
     B.  Colorimetric Indicators
     C.  Fluorescence Analyzers
     D.  Immunoassay
     E.  Gas Chromatography
     F.  Infrared Spectroscopy
     G.  Chemical Sensors
                           V.   Inorganic Chemical Characterization
                                A.  X-Ray Fluorescence
                                B.  Mercury Vapor Analysis
                                C.  Immunoassay
                                D.  Anode Stripping Voltammetry
                                E.  Graphite Furnace Atomic
                                    Absorption
                                F.  Cyanide Sensors
                                G.  Water Quality Measurement
                                    Techniques
                           VI.   Sources for Site Characterization
                                Information

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            Why  You Should Attend:
            If you are a newly hired EPA.OSC,
            RPM, or SAM who has less than one
            year of experience in the Superfund
            program, you should attend this course
            and take the corresponding self-
            directed learning modules.
            Fundamentals of Superfund is a four-
            day course that provides an overview of
            CERCIA, the National Contingency
            Plan (NCP), and Superfund administrative reforms, as well as an
            overview of enforcement topics.

            How You Will Benefit:
            While attending this course and taking self-directed learning modules on
            the World Wide Web, you will learn through lectures, case studies, and
            videotapes:
            «  To understand key provisions of CERCLA
            "A"  To identify and follow the response process under CERCLA, from
                site discovery and notification to the initial steps of response
            T*c  To apply the process of identifying and notifying potentially
                responsible parties (PRP)
            ~k  To understand the effects of Superfund reforms
Condensed Outline:
I.     Overview of Superfund
II.    Overview of the NCP
III.   Authorities
IV.   Superfund Response Activities
V.    Discovery and Notification
VI.   Integrated Site Assessment
VII.  Liability Demonstration and
      Participation
VIII.  Response Action Project Planning
IX.   Identifying PRPs
X.    Negotiations and Settlements
XL  Managing Removal Actions
XII.  Remedial Investigations and
     Feasibility Studies (RI/FS)
XIII. Records Management
XIV. Ensuring Adequate PRP
     Response
XV.  The Remedy Selection Process
XVI. Effective Presentations
XVII. Remedial Design and Remedial
     Action (RD/RA)
XVIILCloseout
XIX. Authorities and Liabilities

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       Innovative Treatment Teehnolegies Short Course

            Why  You Should Attend:
            If you would like to learn more about
            innovative treatment technologies, you
            should attend this one-day course.
            The Innovative Treatment Technologies
            Short Course is designed for
            experienced RPMs, OSCs, SAMs, and
            other environmental professionals.
            Participants receive a manual,
            numerous publications, and handouts
            on innovative treatment technologies that aid in decision making.  Based
            on the results of a pre-course survey, technologies are presented that are
            of the most interest to participants. However, participants receive
            materials on all the technologies listed in the outline below. In addition,
            participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and obtain
            the advice of technology experts.

           How  You  Will Benefit:
            While attending this course, you will learn through interactive exercises
            and discussions:

            "Ar  To understand the capabilities and applications of a number of
                innovative technologies ready to be used in the field
            "A"  To apply practical considerations related to the selection of
                innovative technologies and to consider cost and performance data
Condensed Outline:
I.    Treatability and Procurement
     Overview
II.   Thermal, Physical, and Chemical
     Technologies
     A.  Thermal Desorption
     B.  Soil Vapor Extraction with
         Enhancements
     C.  Vitrification
     D.  Soil Flushing and Surfactant
         Enhancements
     E.  Soil Washing
     F.  Solvent Extraction
     G.  Dechlorination
      H. Electrokinetic Remediation
      I.  Passive Treatment Walls
III.   Bioremediation
      A.  Solid-phase
      B.  White Rot Fungus
      C.  Slurry-phase
      D.  Bioventing and Bioslurping
      E.  Enhanced In Situ
         Groundwater
      F.  Phytoremediation
IV.   Monitored Natural Attenuation
V.    Sources for Innovative Treatment
      Technology Information

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            Why You Should Attend:
            If you would like to learn when an
            innovative technology might be
            appropriate for a cleanup action, you
            should attend this course.  The three-
            day Innovative Treatment Technologies
            Course provides in-depth information
            about technical, financial, and
            practical considerations related to
            technologies ready to be used in the
            field.  Participants receive a manual, numerous publications, and
            handouts on innovative treatment technologies.  In addition,
            participants will have die opportunity to share experiences and obtain
            the advice of technology experts.

            Plow You  Will Benefit:
            "While attending this course, you will:

            «  Receive up-to-date information about resources, including several
                computerized information management systems, diat will help you
                consider, select, and implement innovative treatment technologies
            "&  Obtain information on the procedures involved in obtaining
                contracting services
            «  Discuss treatment trains, natural attenuation, and the key elements
                of a response action
Condensed Outline'
I.    Treatability and Procurement Overview
II.   Thermal, Physical, and Chemical
     Technologies
     A.  Thermal Desorption
     B.  Soil Vapor Extraction with
         Enhancements
     C.  Vitrification
     D.  Soil Flushing and Surfactant
         Enhancements
     E.  Soil Washing
     F.  Solvent Extraction
     G.  Dechlorination
      H. Electrokinetic Remediation
      I.  Passive Treatment Walls
III.   Bioremediation
      A.  Solid-phase
      B.  White Rot Fungus
      C.  Slurry-phase
      D.  Bioventing and Bioslurping
      E.  Enhanced In Situ Groundwater
      F.  Phy to remediation
IV.   Monitored Natural Attenuation
V.    Sources for Innovative Treatment
      Technology Information

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       Leadership:  Attitude, Function, and Style Course
            Why You Should Attend:
            If you are a Superfund site manager
            or are responsible for managing other
            types of teams and you .would like to
            improve your leadership skills, you
            should attend this course. The
            ultimate measure of leadership is its
            effectiveness in helping people
            achieve results.  The two-day
            Leadership:  Attitude, Function, and
            Style Course will help you to identify your personal leadership style and
            provide tools that will enable you to effectively motivate people with
            whom you work.  This seminar uses interactive, small- and large-
            group activities, with practical applications, to improve participants'
            capacity to lead.

            How You Will Benefit:
            Through attending this course, you will learn:

            T*f  To understand the fundamental theories of situational leadership
            *.  To apply the fundamental theories of personality types and
                temperament to real-life situations and challenges
            T*f  To understand the effects of leadership attitudes, functions, and
                style of individuals on job performance in the Superfund program
Condensed Outline:
I.    Introduction
II.   Background
     A.  Self Selection
     B.  Preferences
III.  Functions of Myers-Briggs®
     Type Indicator (MBTI)
IV.  Kiersean Temperaments
V.   Situational Leadership
     A.  Background
     B.  Basic Components
     C.  Behaviors
     D.  Leaders arid Followers
     E.  Activity
VI.  Summary
VII.  MBTI Instrument Debrief

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            Why You Should Attend:
            If you are a Superfund site manager
            or are responsible for managing other
            types of teams and you would like'to
            improve your leadership skills, you
            should attend this course. The
            ultimate, measure of leadership is its
            effectiveness in helping people
         •.   achieve results. The two-day
            Leadership:  Attitude, Function, and
            Style Course will help you to identify your personal leadership style and
            provide tools that will enable you to effectively motivate people with,
         •'  whom you work. This seminar uses interactive, small- and large-
            group activities, with practical applications, to improve participants'
            capacity to lead.     .

            How You Will Benefit:
            Through attending this course, you will learn:

            «  To understand the fundamental theories of situational leadership
        /, _... X  To apply the fundamental theories of personality types and
                temperament to real-life situations and challenges
            "A"  To understand the effects of leadership attitudes, functions, and
             .   style of individuals on job performance in the Superfund program
Condenseck Outline:
I.     Introduction
II.    Background
      A.  Self Selection
      B.  Preferences
III.   Functions of Myers-Briggs®
      Type Indicator (MBTI)
IV.   Kiersean Temperaments
V.   Situational Leadership
     A.  Background
     B.  Basic Components
     C.  Behaviors
     D.  Leaders arid Followers
     E.  Activity
VI.  Summary
VII.  MBTI Instrument Debrief

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Please print clearly when completing the registration form.  Incomplete or illegible registration forms, or electronic requests that do not include
adequate information, cannot be processed.
Course and date you would like to attend:	
First Name:	
                                                                         Last Name:
Organization/Agency:
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City, State:
Phone:
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Date you began working in the Superfund Program (if applicable):	
Supervisor's Name:	
                                                                         DdC       O Other (Specify)
                                                                              Supervisor's Number:
To register for these courses, please complete this form and FAX or mail to: CERCIA Education Center, Technology Innovation Office (51026), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. For course information, call: (703) 603-9910 or fax:  (301) 589-8487. The form can be filled out on-line at http://cliHn.com/webpages/
iegform.htm. You also may e-mail the requested information to register@emsus.com. To confirm registration, call: (301) 589-5318.

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                                          CERCLA  Education Center
                                                                       1898 SCHEDULE
  Enforcement Process Overview
•      MAY 12-13,1998-KANSAS CITY, KS
      JUNE 23-24,1998 - ATLANTA, GA
    JULY 15-16,1998-CHICAGO, IL
      AUGUST 5-6,1998-BOSTON, MA

  Field-Based Site Characterization Technologies
  Short Course
      * MAY 18-20,1998 - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
      * MAY 18,1998 ~ SALT LAKE CITY, UT, HAZARDOUS
       SUBSTANCE RESEARCH CENTER (HSRC)
      * JULY 28,1998 ~ SAN FRANCISCO, CA, HSRC
      * OCTOBER 5,1998-CHICAGO, IL, HSRC

  Field-Based Site Characterization Technologies
  Course
      * JUNE 24-26,1998 - BERKELEY, CA, QiEPA
      * JUNE 29 - JULY 1,1998 - BERKELEY, CA, QiEPA
     * JULY 21-23,1998-SAN DIEGO, CA, NAVY

 Fundamentals of Superfund Course
     MAY 11-14,1998  - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
     JUNE 9-12,1998-EDISON, NJ
     OCTOBER 27-30,1998 -KANSAS CITY, KS

 Innovative Treatment Technologies
  Short Course
     * NOVEMBER 16,1998-SAN DIEGO, CA
       EPA OSC Readiness Training Program
 Innovative Treatment Technologies Course
     APRIL 21-23,1998-CHICAGO, IL
     SEPTEMBER 1-3,1998 - WASHINGTON, DC
     OCTOBER 27-29,1998-DENVER, CO

 Leadership: Attitude, Function, and Style Course
     * NOVEMBER 18-19f 1998 - SAN DIEGO, CA
      EPA OSC Readiness Training Program

 Remedial  Design/Remedial Action Program
     OCTOBER27-29,1998-CHICAGO, IL

 Remedial  Process Course
     MAY 18-21,1998-CHICAGO, IL
     OCTOBER 19-22,1998 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

 Removal Process Course
     APRIL 13-17,1998-KANSAS CITY, KS

 Removal Process for RPMs Course
     JULY 21-22> 1998-DENVER, CO
     SEPTEMBER 15-16,1998 - WASHINGTON, DC
     NOVEMBER 3-4,1998 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Waste Treatment, Transportation, and Disposal
Short Course
    * NOVEMBER 18,1998 - SAN DIEGO, CA
      EPA OSC Readiness Training Program

Waste Treatment, Transportation, and  Disposal
Course
    MAY 6-7,1998-DENVER, CO
    : SEPARATE REGISTRATION FOR THESE COURSE DELIVERIES.  PLEASE CALL (30 J) 589-5318 FOR MORE DETAILS.
 To register for fhese courses, please complete q photocopy
  of the form on the back of this page and FAX or mdil to-

             CERCLA Education Center,
          Technology Innovation Office (5102G),
           U S Environmental Protection Agency,
         401 Jill Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460
            For course information
               Calt-{703) 603-9910
               Fax (301) 589-8487
   You also may e-mail the requested information to
              register@emsus.com

  To confirm registration/ call (301) 589-5318

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       Remedial Design/Remedial Action Training Program
            Why You Should Attend:
            If you are an RPM who has two or
            more years of experience or are
            currently or soon will be involved in an
            RD/RA project, you should consider
            this training program. Working with
            the National Association of Remedial
            Project Managers (NARPM), TIO has
            developed the RD/RA Training
            Program for Superfund RPMs.  To        '•  '     '  •
            provide support to the greatest number of R]?Ms, the training program
            uses the latest technology and ofifers a variety of instructional techniques
            that go beyond the traditional lecture format, including self-directed
            learning modules on the World Wide Web.

            How You Will Benefit:
            While participating in the training program, you will:
            ~k  Review and discuss the Remedial Design/Remedial Action Handbook
             .  and companion RD Scoping Workbook prepared in 1995
            "A"  Investigate the information resources available to answer questions
               that arise during the cpnduct of an RD/RA
            T*  Identify the management techniques used during an RD/RA
            "^  Discuss the role of the RPM as a project manager, including the '
               necessary interaction with others involved in the RD/RA process
Condensed Outline:
I.    RD/RA Project Planning
     A.  Critical Planning
     B.  Project Management Plans
     C., Budget and Contracting
         Strategies
     D.  Community Relations and
         Coordination with Other
         Agencies •
     E.  Assembling a Technical
         Review Team
II.   Remedial Design
     A.  Statement of Work
     B. ' 'Tasking EPA Contractors or
         the Army Corps of Engineers
     C.  Managing Programs
     D.  Oversight
III.   Remedial Action..-..; .  ."..;  . .
     A.  Planning':. .   •'•••.' •-'/ "  ;' :'..
     B.  Management
     C.  Procurement
     D.  Preconstruction Activities
     E.  Construction Implementation
     F.  Completion Activities
     G.  State Operation and Maintenance

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               Why  You Should Attend:
               If you are an RPM or environmental
               professional who has one to three years
               of experience in the Superfund
               program and who is responsible for, or
               needs information about, remedial
               response activities under CERCIA,
               you should take this course and the
               corresponding self-directed learning
               modules. The. Remedial Process Course,
               a three-and-one-half day, comprehensive training course, covers
               activities related to the remedial process conducted under CERCLA,
               such as site discovery, site characterization, remedial investigation, and
               feasibility studies. In addition, participants will receive a manual that
               contains many useful guidance and policy documents.

               How  You  Will Benefit:
               While attending this course and taking self-directed learning modules
               on the World Wide Web, you will learn through lecture, exercises,
               and facilitated discussion:
               *
               *.
To apply the latest guidance to make hazardous waste cleanups
more timely and efficient
To identify and select applicable or relevant and appropriate
requirements (ARAR) at Superfund sites
To apply risk management concepts, including risk range, hazard
index, and point of departure
To prepare quality records of decision (ROD) for both standard
and unique remedies
   Condensed Outline:
   I.    Introduction
   II.   Work Assignment Management Training
   III.  PRP Oversight
   IV.  Integrated Assessment Overview
   V.   Developing Remedial Alternatives
   VI.  Implementing Remedial Alternatives
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       Removal Prooese Course
            Why You Should Attend:
            If you are an OSC who needs to know-
            how to plan and conduct removal
            actions, you should take this course.
            The Removal Process Course is a four-
            and-ohe-half-day course that provides
            participants with the fundamental
            information and practical knowledge
            needed to effectively plan and conduct
            removal actions in response to  both
            releases of hazardous substances under the authority of Superfund and
            oil discharges governed by the  Clean .Water Act.  Experienced EPA
            OSCs instruct the course, providing participants with examples of
            issues and problems that occur during an actual removal action and
            how to avoid or resolve them.  The course includes a comprehensive
            manual and copies of pertinent guidance.

           How You Will Benefit:
            "While attending this course, you will learn  through lectures, exercises,
            and case studies:
            "Ar  To evaluate removal situations in accordance with the NCP and
               take appropriate action
            "Ar  To integrate the enforcement process into the various phases of a
               removal action
            ~k  To describe the key elements of your responsibilities as an OSC
            "A"  To apply principles from the course to the specific procedural
               requirements in your region
Condensed Outline:
I.    Introduction
II.   Response Authority Overview
III.  Planning and Preparedness
IV.  Emergency Response Operations
V.   Removal Site Evaluation (RSE)
VI.  ARARs
VII.  Planning Removal Actions
VIII. Documenting the Decision
IX.   Conducting the Removal Action
X.   Waste Treatment and Disposal
XI.   Cost Recovery
XII.  Oil Spill Response
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                Why You Should Attend:
               If you are an RPM who is getting more involved in time-critical and
               non-time-critical removal actions in your region, you should attend
               this course.  The. Removal Process for RPMs Course is a two-day course
               that provides RPMs die opportunity to expand their knowledge of the
               laws, regulations, policies, and processes involved hi Superfund
               removal actions. Participants are challenged to use the information
               acquired during .die course and apply it to realistic case studies and
               exercises.    •

               How You Will Benefit:
               "While participating in this course, you will:

               T^  Learn the fundamentals of die removal process and different
                   mediods to integrate removal actions at National Priorities 'List
                   (NPL) sites
               "«  Understand removal audiorities and recognize potential removal
                   situations
               T^r  Learn to integrate removal actions into the management strategy
                   at an NPL site
               "K"  Review implementation and closeout procedures for a removal
                   action
 ff
   Condensed Outline:
    I.    Introduction
    II.    Overview of Removal Actions
    III.   Evaluation and Initiation of
         Removal Actions
         A.  Evaluating and Triggering
            Removal Actions
         B.  Attaining ARARs
         C.  Integrating Removal Actions at
            NPL Sites
    IV.   Types of Removal Actions
    V.    NPL Site Management Strategies
         and Exercise
VI.  Engineering Evaluations and
     Cost Analyses and Exercise
VII.  Documenting the Decision
     and Exercise
VIII. Implementing the Removal Action
     A.  Implementation
     B.  Waste Treatment, Transportation,
     and Disposal
IX.  Closeout Procedures for
     Removal Actions
X.   Wrap-up
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            Why You Should Attend:
            If you are an OSC who needs to know
            how to plan and conduct removal
            actions, you should take this course.
            The Removal Process Course is a four-
            and-one-half-day course that provides
            participants with the fundamental
            information and practical knowledge
            needed to effectively plan and conduct
            removal actions in response to both
            releases of hazardous substances under the authority of Superfund and
            oil discharges governed by the Clean -Water Act. Experienced EPA
            OSCs instruct the course, providing participants with examples of
            issues and problems that occur during an actual removal action and
            how to avoid or resolve them. The course includes a comprehensive
            manual and copies of pertinent guidance.

           How You  Will Benefit:
            While attending this course, you will learn through lectures, exercises,
            and case studies:
            "^  To evaluate removal situations in accordance with the NCP and
               take appropriate action
            "^T  To integrate the enforcement process into the various phases of a
               removal action
            "Ar  To describe the key elements of your responsibilities as an OSQ
            "fa  To apply principles from the course to the specific procedural
               requirements in your region
Condensed Outline:
I.    Introduction  ,
II.   Response Authority Overview
III.  Planning and Preparedness
IV.  Emergency Response Operations
V.   Removal Site Evaluation (RSE)
VI.  ARARs
VII.  Planning Removal Actions
VIII. Documenting the Decision
IX.  Conducting the Removal Action
X.   Waste Treatment and Disposal
XI.  Cost Recovery
XII.  Oil Spill Response
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                      You Should Attend:
               If you are an OSC who needs to procure for the cost-effective and
               efficient ofjf-site treatment, transportation, and disposal of waste, you
               should take this course.  This six-hour advanced training course
               focuses on specific technical and regulatory issues that OSCs must
               address when it is necessary to transport and dispose of waste off site.
               The course also helps the OSC identify and analyze waste to
               determine die most cost-effective way of treating and disposing of it.

               How You Will Benefit:
               While participating in this course, you will:

               «   Obtain information from experienced professionals on the process
                   of arranging for transportation and disposal of waste
               «   Identify and resolve the significant issues related to treatment,
                   transportation, and disposal of waste
               «   Receive reference material and useful  check lists to assist in the
                   implementation of the processes
ff
  Condensed: Outline:
 • I.    Identification and Analysis of Waste
        A.  CERCLA Hazardous
           Substances and RCRA
           Hazardous Wastes
        B.  Characteristic and Listed
           Wastes
        C.  Land Disposal Restrictions
           and Universal Treatment
           Standards
        D.  Hazard Categorization
        E.  Waste Analytical Scheme
  II.    Special. Waste Types
        A.  Unique Technical and
           Regulatory' Issues
        B.  Eleven Special Waste Types
III.   Off-Site Treatment and Disposal
      A.  Identifying Treatment,
         Storage, and Disposal Facilities
         (TSDF)
      B.  Off-Site Treatment
         Technologies
      C.  Recycling and Reuse
IV.   Selecting TSDFs
      A.  Choosing a TSDF
      B.  Approval Process
      C.  Elements of a Waste Profile
      D.  Practical Considerations
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                Why You Should Attend:
                If you are an OSC who needs to procure for the cost-effective and
                efficient on-site and off-site treatment, transportation, and disposal of
                waste, you should take this course. This two-day advanced training
                course focuses on specific technical and regulatory issues that OSCs
                must address. Through many exercises and real-life case studies,
                participants discuss the issues related to the on-site and off-site
                treatment and disposal of waste.

                How You Will Benefit:
                "While participating in this course, you will:

                "A"  Participate in a variety of exercises and case studies to help you
                    apply what you have learned to real-life situations
                "Ar  Obtain information from experienced professionals and identify
                    and resolve significant issues on the process of arranging for
                    transportation and disposal of waste
                "A"  Receive reference material and useful check lists to assist in the
                    implementation of the processes
     Condensed Outline:
     I.    Hazardous Waste Rules
          A.  CERCLA Hazardous
              Substances and RCRA
              Hazardous Wastes
          B.  Characteristic and Listed
              Wastes
          C.  Land Disposal Restrictions
              and Universal Treatment
              Standards
     II.    Waste Identification and Analysis
          A.  Hazard Categorization
          B.  Waste Analytical Scheme
     III.   Special Waste Types
     IV.   The Determination to Manage Waste
          On Site or Off Site
          A.  Factors to Consider
          B.  Combining Actions
V.    On-Site Treatment and Disposal
      A.  Treatment Technologies
      B.  Containment and Disposal
          Options
      C.  ARARs
VI.   Off-Site Treatment and Disposal
      A.  Identifying Treatment, Storage,
          and Disposal Facilities (TSDF)
      B.  Off-Site Treatment Technologies
      C.  Recycling and Reuse
VII.   Selecting TSDFs and Profiling
      A.  Choosing a TSDF
      B.  Approval Process
      C.  Elements of a Waste Profile
      D.  Practical Considerations
VIII.  Transportation
      A.  State and DOT Requirements
      B.  Types of Transport
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