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PROGRAM COMPARISON
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PROGRAM COMPARISON
Capacity Building Support Document for Environmental
Compliance and Enforcement Programs
November, 1998
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PREFACE
This document, Inspector Training Compendium, Course and Program Comparison, was
prepared in 1998 as one of three new Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Capacity
Building and Technical Support documents prepared to support the Fifth International Conference
on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement held in Monterey, California, November 16-20,
1998 and ongoing international networking and capacity building under the auspices of the
International Network for Environmental Compliance Enforcement. It is maintained as a pre-
publication draft to accommodate additional country examples. These documents are prepared
as resource documents to be used by government officials and others who have responsibility for
developing or enhancing environmental compliance and enforcement programs. The documents
include:
Financing Environmental Permit, Compliance and Enforcement Programs
Source Self-Monitoring, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Requirements: an
International Comparison
• Multimedia Inspection Protocols: International Examples
Communications Strategies for Enforcement Programs
Transboundary Trade in Potentially Hazardous (Waste, Pesticides, and Ozone
Depleting) Substances
International Inspector Training Compendium, Course and Program Companson
Country Progress/Self Assessment Reports on Environmental Compliance and
Enforcement
Citizen Enforcement: Tools for effective participation
Consistent with the goals of the Executive Planning Committee for the Fourth and Fifth
International Conferences and the ongoing goals of the International Network for Environmental
Compliance and Enforcement to build capacity internationally for environmental compliance and
enforcement this document accesses training courses and materials available internationally for
training environmental inspectors by country, topic and language. It also seeks to identify some
common elements as well as differences among approaches to such training courses and to
programs designed to institutionalize
training on an ongoing basis.
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The InspectorTraining Compendium, Course and Program Comparison and the other documents
listed above are available on the International Network for Environmental Compliance and
Enforcement's (INECE) Internet site: http://www.inece.org. They also are available from the
INECE Secretariat at the addresses below. Finally, the INECE Secretariat seeks your comments
as to whether these documents serve their intended purpose and how they might be improved.
Please send comments in writing to the INECE Secretariat in care of Ms. Wasserman or Mr.
Gerardu at the following addresses:
Ms. Cheryl Wasserman
Associate Director for Policy Analysis
Office of Federal Activities
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street MC 2251-A
Washington, D.C. 20460
FAX 1-202-564-0070
PHONE 1-202-564-7129
E-MAIL wasserman.cheryl@epa.gov
or
Mr. Jo Gerardu
Head, Strategy, Planning and Control Division
Inspectorate for the Environment
The Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment .
IPC 680
P.O. Box 30945
2500 GX Den Haag
The Netherlands
FAX 1-31-70-339-1300
PHONE 1-31-70-339-2536.
E-MAILgerardu@IMH-HI.dgm.minvrom.nl
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This document was developed with the support of Science Applications International Corporation
under United States Environmental Protection Agency Contract No. 68-W7-0050, Delivery Order
No. 0007. Principal authors were Ms. Valerie Breecher and Mr. Jack Mozingo was the Project
Manager for SAIC. Technical direction was provided by Ms. Cheryl Wasserman of U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, in
cooperation with Executive Planning Committee members, each of whom, along with their
governments or organizations, must be recognized for their support in reviewing and commenting
on the draft outline and early drafts of the document.
Finally, this document could not have been developed without the generous assistance of the
following individuals who provided the detailed information on their country programs:
• Mr. Christopher Currie, Environment Canada,
• Mr. Jo Gerardu and Mr. Robert Glaser, The Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial
Planning and The Environment, Inspectorate for the Environment,
• Ms. Cheryl Wasserman, United States Environmental Protection Agency.
• Ms. Shea Edwards, Environment Protection Authority, Australia
• Mr. Santiago Mansilla, Ministerio de Salud and Dr. Patricia Matus Correa, National
Commission for the Environment, Chile
• Mr. Bolivar A. Ulate Chacon, Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservacion, Costa Rica
• Mr. Paul Leinster and Mr. Richard Skipp, The Environment Agency, United Kingdom
• Mr. Heiki Nurmsalu and Himot Maran, Estonian Environmental Inspectorate, Estonia
• Dr. Otto Wunderlich, Bavarian State Agency, Germany
• Ms. Betske Goinga and Mr. Rober Glaser, IMPEL
• Mr. Padraic Larkin and Mr. Tom Stafford, Ireland Environmental Protection Agency
• Mr. Choei Konda, Environmental Planning Division, Environment Agency, Japan
• Ms. Mary Karanja, Ministry of Environmental Conservation, Kenya
• Ms. Patricia Ordonez Ortiz and Mr. Moises Medleg, PROFEPA, Mexico
• Ms. lleana Vasilescu, Ministry of Waters, Forests and Environmental Protection,
Romania
• Mr. Hongjun Zhang, Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Conservation
Committee, People's Republic of China
• Mr. Ken MacDonald, Scotland Environmental Protection Agency
These individuals expended significant effort to gather information, complete tables, respond to
questions, provide relevant reference materials, and review draft documents. Because the
information they provided has been essential to the completion of this report, these individuals
deserve special thanks for the time, effort and patience they committed to this project.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
PREFACE '
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS '"
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Purpose of this Course Compendium and Comparison of Courses and Programs
to Train Environmental Inspectors 2
1.2 Types and Purpose of Inspections 2
1.2.1 Purposes of Inspections 2
1.2.2 Tvoes and Levels of Inspections 3
1.3 Methods of Inspector Training 4
1.3.1 Classroom Training 4
1.3.2 On-the-iob Training 5
1.3.3 Self-study 5
1.3.4 New Technologies: Videotapes and Computers and Satellite Training
Deliveries 5
1.4 Key Content of Inspector Training 5
1.4.1 Overall Inspection Process 6
1.4.2 Knowledge of Reouirements 7
1.4.3 Technical Knowledge • 7
1.4.4 Knowledge and Skills Related to Health and Safety 7
1.4.5 Knowledge and Skills to Inspect and Collect Information 8
1.4.6 Personal Qualities 8
1.5 Approach to Preparing this Report 9
1.6 Organization of this Report 9
2 INSPECTOR TRAINING COURSE CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT 11
2.1 Introduction and Roadmap 11
2.2.1 Course Topics 12
2.2.2 Languages 13
2.2.3 Length of Courses : 14
2.2.4 Training Methods 14
2.3 Comparison of Course Content 15
2.3.1 Comparison of Training in Conducting an Inspection 15
2.3.2 Comparison of Single Media and Multimedia Training 18
2.3.3 Comparison of Enforcement. Legal, and Technical Training 19
3 INSPECTOR TRAINING PROGRAM 21
3.1 Inspector Training Programs
3.2 Inspector Training Program Descriptions (United States Example) 22
3.2.1 The National Enforcement Training Institute 23
3.2.2 Other Sources of Inspector Training 24
3.2.3 Curricula 24
3.2.4 Summary of Occupational Health and Safety Curriculum 24
3.2.5 Summary of Basic Inspector Course Curriculum 25
3.2.6 Program Specific Curriculum 25
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3.3 Alternative and Developmental Programs 29
3.3.1 General Environmental Training 29
3.3.2 Focus on institutional frameworks and environmental laws 29
3.3.3 Ad Hoc Seminars 30
4 COURSE INDEX and COMPENDIUM 31
APPENDIX I COURSE INFORMATION FORM 83
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INTRODUCTION
The International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement (INECE) is an
international partnership to promote effective environmental compliance and enforcement of
requirements of domestic environmental laws and international environmental agreements
through networking, capacity building and enforcement cooperation. It grew out of a common
recognition that environmental enforcement is essential to protect public health and the
environment and to secure both environmental and economic benefits sought from
development and international trade. Under this broad mission, INECE develops and
disseminates documents that offer practical experience that has been gained by countries as
well as program descriptions and comparisons.
In keeping with that mission, the INECE Executive Planning Committee (EPC) commissioned
this compendium of inspector training courses and comparison of course and program content.
Inspections are the backbone of an effective environmental compliance and enforcement
program. As described below, they serve a purpose that no other component of a program
can, and they provide information that is available through no other means. Similarly, for the
regulated community, inspectors are the most visible activity of a country's environmental
compliance and enforcement program.
In addition, a well-trained inspector can serve as an effective representative of the
government. Indeed, an inspection may be one of the only situations where a company or
facility deals directly with the government and an inspector may be one of the only
representatives of the government with whom they deal on a personal basis. Inspections also
are very costly, both in time and in resources. For all of these reasons, it is incumbent that
inspectors be as well-prepared as possible before they are sent out to represent the country's
government and the compliance and enforcement program.
Training courses and programs are an important means by which a government can ensure
that an inspector is well-prepared. Effective training can help teach an inspector what he or
she has to know, can provide an inspector with the requisite skills he or she needs, and can
sharpen an inspector's abilities so they are brought to bear on his or her duties. This report on
inspector training courses and programs is intended to help governments share information
and learn from others' inspector training courses and programs. This should help to improve
the implementation of their environmental compliance and enforcement programs and
enhance the quality of the environment and the lives of their citizens.
The remainder of this section describes the purpose and organization of this report and the
importance of inspections and inspectors. It also describes many of the things that inspector
training courses are intended to accomplish. In the order they are presented, the subsections
that follow include:
The purpose of this compendium and comparison
The purposes and the various types of inspections
The various methods used to train inspectors
The approach used to develop this report
The organization of this report.
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1.1 Purpose of this Course Compendium and Comparison of Courses and Programs
to Train Environmental Inspectors
INECE commissioned this report with several purposes in mind. The first purpose is to
establish a compendium of training courses and contact information so that members of the
international community may develop and/or supplement their own inspector training courses.
The report is intended to show countries around the world what inspector training courses and
materials have been developed, by whom, and in what languages.
A second reason for preparing the report is to compare and contrast the content of many of
the various inspector training courses and materials in order to identify areas of consensus and
areas of differences among countries. This is intended to support the ongoing dialogue
among country officials on how to make an environmental compliance and enforcement
program more effective.
A final reason is to provide examples of how countries have formalized and institutionalized
training and development of inspectors in full programs in order to establish consistency and
ensure that inspectors are properly trained to perform their duties. This ensures an ongoing
capability for inspectors and advancement of inspector training. The examples given are not
intended as models, but rather as background information that can allow other countries to
build on the experiences of others.
This report should be considered a work in progress. It provides a template by which INECE
will continue to add other countries' courses and training programs and to refine ways of
indexing the course compendium as the list of courses grows larger and new subject areas
reflect the evolving vision of an inspector's role.
1.2 Types and Purpose of Inspections
As might be expected, there are different types of inspection, and there are varied reasons for
conducting any particular type of inspection. The subsections below describe the various
types and purposes, respectively. The focus is on inspections which the government uses to
evaluate compliance with specific or general legal requirements. This is distinguished from
third-party or self-audits by regulated entities, which are designed to measure performance or
the effectiveness management systems against some self-determined criteria (which can
include legal requirements). The inspections that are the focus of this report do not include
civil investigations or criminal investigations. These types of investigations involve numerous
law-related issues which are not within the scope of this document.
12.1 Purposes of Inspections
There are many different reasons for conducting inspections. The most widely acknowledged
and understood purpose is to provide information to the government as to whether a facility is
complying with applicable laws and regulations. Along with self-monitoring and self-reporting
of compliance by facilities and regulated entities, inspections are the primary means by which
compliance is documented and violations are detected. Then, when there are violations,
inspections serve to document conditions and to support any follow-up enforcement actions
and appropriate consequences.
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In addition, inspections deter noncompliance. Evidence shows that the very presence of an
inspector in the field has the effect of increasing compliance rates by both the facilities that are
repeatedly inspected and by others who may fear inspection.
More recently, a new role has emerged for inspections, one that has proven controversial in
some quarters but is becoming increasingly widespread. This role is one of directing facilities
toward opportunities for compliance and promoting compliance assistance. An inspector can
be very effective in identifying the need and opportunities for providing technical assistance
bringing his or her technical knowledge and abilities to bear in giving general advice, and can
also direct facilities to sources of technical and legal information that can improve the
performance of equipment or processes. There is, however, widespread agreement among
government officials that inspectors should not be giving specific advise about steps needed to
come into or maintain compliance. Such actions could shift responsibility for compliance from
the regulated source to the government inspector. For example, if the source relies on the
advice of an inspector and this does not result in compliance, the responsibility of the source
for ensuring its own compliance is lessened because they "did what they were told to do" by a
government agent.
1.2.2 Types and Levels of Inspections
There are many types of inspections. While it is not the purpose of this document to describe
them in any detail, it is worth noting the various types, as well as the various levels that an
inspection can take. The two broad types of inspections are "for-cause" inspections, which are
conducted at a particular facility for some specific reason (citizen complaint, environmental
damage, suspicion of noncompliance, or some other reason), and routine inspections, which
are conducted as a normal part of an environmental compliance and enforcement programs
and do not target the particular facility. A variant of the "for-cause" inspection is a follow-up
inspection, conducted to follow up an earlier inspection to check whether a facility has taken
required actions to come into compliance. It is important to note that inspections can be
conducted with or without prior notice to the facility, often referred to as "announced" or
"unannounced" inspections.
There are many levels of inspection, regardless of type. These range from simple "drive-by"
and "walk-through" inspections to compliance evaluation inspections of varying intensity to
sampling inspections. Each of these can vary enormously in time and in complexity,
depending on the purpose behind the individual inspection and on the entity being inspected.
1.2.1.1
"Drive-by" Inspection
A "drive-by" inspection is just what the name implies, a visual examination of a facility made
from an automobile or another viewpoint not within the facility boundary, and usually made
without the facility's knowledge. It may involve such observations as working hours, waste
management practices, the presence or absence of visual air emissions or odors or noise, or
other aspects of facility operation. A drive-by inspection of an area can also be used as a
means of identifying facilities or operations potentially subject to specific requirements.
1.2.1.2
Walk-through Inspections
A walk-through inspection involves entry into the facility, possibly some documents review, a
simple observation of regulated operations or practices, and exit. Such inspections are useful
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to establish a presence ("showing the flag") and can be especially valuable as follow-ups to
verify that corrective action has been made following earlier more elaborate compliance
evaluations. Such inspections can also be used to ensure that there have been no
unauthorized expansions or changes in operations or processes, and can also be used to
verify there are no hidden operations. Inspectors can often conduct multiple walkthroughs in a
day, particularly of smaller facilities, so are not resource-intensive.
1.2.1.3
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
A compliance evaluation inspection is more structured, and generally involves multiple steps,
from entry through interviews, observations, documents review, and exit. These types of
inspections are where inspectors have to use a wide range of knowledge, skills, and abilities
(see section 1.4 below). Compliance evaluation inspections can take less than an hour in the
case of small simple facilities up to two weeks or more for very large and complex facilities.
The inspection can consist of one inspector or a multidisciplinary team. In the past, such
inspections were generally for a single environmental medium (air versus water versus waste,
for example) or a single environmental program. In recent years, some countries have begun
to conduct multimedia inspections, where a facility's compliance with many environmental
programs is evaluated by a single inspector or a single inspection team.
1.2.1.4
Sampling Inspection
A sampling inspection involves taking physical samples of a discharge, regulated material,
ambient environmental conditions, or other material. Such inspections require careful
preparation to protect the integrity and the custody of the samples taken, from the person who
conducts the samples to the person who operates the laboratory analytical equipment. These
samples must be taken in accordance with specific standards, whose violation can destroy the
samples' value as evidence. A sampling inspection can be conducted as part of a walk-
through or compliance evaluation inspection, or can be the sole purpose of a visit to a facility.
1.2.1.5 "Beyond Compliance" Inspection: Process or Management Oriented Pollution
Prevention Inspections
A relatively recent innovation has been inspections that go beyond compliance. These
inspections are used to encourage environmental performance and behavior that achieves
standards more protective than those that are required. In some cases, inspections can be
used to assist facilities identify opportunities for reducing pollution by prevention rather than
treatment. In other cases, inspections can be targeted at the management systems and
processes that facilities use to institutionalize their environmental performance.
1.3 Methods of Inspector Training
As countries have come to recognize the importance of inspections and inspectors, they have
developed a variety of methods to train their inspectors.
1.3.1 Classroom Training
Perhaps most common is classroom training, where inspectors are trained by professional
instructors or by other inspectors in a classroom setting. This type of training is most important
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in conveying to an inspector what he or she needs to know in order to conduct effective
inspections, such as program, legal, and process information..
1.3.2 On-the-iob Training
Another common method of training inspectors occurs on the job, through accompanying more
experienced inspectors as they go about their duties. This can be a formal apprenticeship
program where a trainee's progress is measured or a more informal method of indeterminate
duration and intensity. This type of training can be very effective in teaching the skills that an
inspector needs, in conveying technical knowledge, and in enhancing an inspector's abilities.
1.3.3 Self-study
In many cases, inspectors are taught through self-study. They are assigned lists of reading
material and expected to master it as part of the training "curriculum." In nearly all cases,
veteran inspectors are expected to increase their knowledge through self-study, whether
formally assigned or self-initiated.
1.3.4 New Technologies: Videotapes and Computers and Satellite Training Deliveries
New technologies are now being used to train inspectors. Videotapes are one of the new
technologies. The use of videotapes can replace some live trainers (for example, for very
refined expertise) in classroom training, and may better prepare inspectors for field conditions
than classroom instruction. Similarly, the use of computer-based training (with, for example,
interactive CD-ROMs) can convey information to individual trainees quickly and at little
expense. Both videotape-based and computer-based training allow a trainee to progress at a
self-defined pace and also allow for repetition as desired. Both are particularly suited to
conveying requisite knowledge to trainees, and also can introduce and refine some skills. In
addition to these new technologies, some training courses use field exercises and remote
sensing to enhance the training experience. Some countries are using satellite
communications technology to reach potential course participants and save on travel time and
expenses.
1.4 Key Content of Inspector Training
The following six sections describe several types of knowledge, skills, and abilities that an
effective inspector needs, and that are most often the subject of the training courses described
in the next section or this report. There are a number of things that an inspector must know
and be able to do in order to conduct effective inspections. Regardless of the method by
which an inspector is trained (and by which an inspector learns on his or her own), the focus of
training (and learning) should be on providing and expanding an inspector's knowledge,
teaching and sharpening his or her skills, and identifying and enhancing his or her abilities.
Clearly, hiring prospective inspectors whose education and experience provide at least some
of the requisite knowledge and skills would reduce the need for some types of training.
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1.4.1 Overall Inspection Process
There are certain elements, or steps, that almost all of these inspections incorporate
despite the fact there are several different types of inspections. This is because conducting
an inspection involves a logical series of steps. These steps can include actions such as pre-
site planning and research, assembly of materials and equipment, entry and greeting,
interviews, physical inspection, documents review, notetaking, photography, sampling, exit
interview, departure, post-inspection documentation and follow-up. Each of the steps
applicable to an inspection can be important, and an inspector must have the knowledge and
skills to complete each one. The key elements of an inspection include:
• Preparation and planning. It is essential to know which requirements are
applicable to a facility and helpful to know what aspects of an operation have
been in violation in the past and a facility's compliance history. Preparation for
an inspection may include review of past inspection reports, permits, litigation,
and/or special agreements beforehand. Technical preparation based on the
type of inspection or the industrial processes is also important
• Entry and presentation of credentials. Many countries have specific
requirements for gaining access to private property or public installations.
Inspectors must be prepared to properly identify themselves and explain the
purpose and scope of an inspection as well as to present appropriate
credentials. In addition, the manner in which an inspector presents themselves
can influence the degree of cooperation and information they are able to obtain.
« Opening Meeting. This purpose of this initial meeting is to inform management
of the facility being inspected that you are there and to let them know what you
plan to do. In the opening discussion, an inspector can explain the scope of his
or her activities and can also learn more about the facility processes,
management system, safety, etc.
» On-site gathering, verifying, and documenting important information. This
includes conducting interviews, taking notes and possibly photographs,
reviewing files, and collecting documents. Techniques for verifying information
provided and for sampling files and related documents are important
components of an inspector's task.
" Sampling procedures and field safety protocols. Following set sampling
methodology and documentation is also important so that the samples collected
accurately represent what needs to be evaluated and the findings can be
supported in a court of law. There are also many potential hazards present
during an inspection. For safety reasons as well as to set a good example, an
inspector must have a thorough and comprehensive understanding of them and
to be able to use proper equipment and safety techniques.
» Exit interview. It is the inspector's job to make compliance related
observations, not determinations. However, many countries have their
inspectors meet with the facility management following the inspection to review
findings and request any clarification or additional information that is necessary.
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« Report writing. An inspector's report must be clear, factual, and objective.
Accurately describing events and summarizing important information in a report
will help future inspectors have a better understanding of a facility and also will
enable the agency to rely on the information in the event legal action is taken.
1.4.2 Knowledge of Requirements
First and foremost, an inspector needs to know what the requirements are for the program
under which an inspection is conducted. A thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations,
guidance, and other means by which requirements are laid out is essential. He or she also
has to know how to find out what site-specific requirements apply; that is, how the overall laws
and regulations have been applied to the facility being inspected, whether in permits, licenses,
or through direct application of the laws and regulations. It is impossible to over-emphasize
the importance of this knowledge—if an inspector does not know what is required, he or she
cannot determine whether a facility is in compliance or is violating a requirement. Not only
may a violation go undetected and uncorrected, but the compliance and enforcement program,
and the government itself, may lose credibility. Finally, the inspector has to be able to
understand and interpret both general and site-specific requirements in the field, while he or
she is conducting the inspection.
1.4.3 Technical Knowledge
An inspector needs to understand industrial processes and manufacturing operations so they
can know where they are likely to find problems and pollutant releases. Without such
knowledge, the inspector has no way to verify what he or she is told by the facility and would
find it impossible to convey any sort of credible technical advice or assistance to the facility.
This technical knowledge can better enable inspectors to identify the location of discharges
and to be able to identify new expansions and even hidden processes.
In addition, an inspector should have some technical understanding of pollution control, both
technologies and practices as well as monitoring and measurement equipment and
techniques. This is needed in order to determine whether pollution controls are appropriate
and are operating property. Some knowledge of pollutant chemistry and even toxicology can
also be helpful.
1.4.4 Knowledge and Skills Related to Health and Safety
An inspector has to understand health and safety practices and industrial hygiene
requirements in order to protect himself or herself. Inspectors may find themselves in
dangerous situations in factories and industrial facilities, and must be able to take appropriate
precautionary and preventive measures. Dangers may be physical, as from machinery or
unsafe ground, or chemical, as from toxic fumes or hazardous materials. A well-trained
inspector is able to avoid most such situations and to take appropriate response actions when
necessary. In some cases, also, environmental inspectors may have some responsibility for
ensuring that industrial hygiene requirements are being met by and for workers.
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1.4.5 Know/edge and Skills to Inspect and Collect Information
Inspectors have to know how to conduct an inspection so that they obtain credible and
complete information which is verifiable and objective. To do this they should be skilled in
various techniques of observation, interviewing, sampling, and documentation.
Collectively, the skills to conduct an inspection are needed in order to independently verify
what a facility reports or claims. Whether a violation is discovered by an inspector's expert
judgment (in the case of observation and interviewing, for example) or by physical evidence (in
the case of sampling), the inspector is relying on these necessary skills to help make that
determination.
An effective inspector knows how to communicate, both verbally and in writing. If an inspector
has good verbal communication skills, he or she is much more likely to obtain complete
information from representatives of the facility being inspected. If the inspector can gain the
confidence of the people being interviewed, not only can a more complete inspection be
conducted but the facility is more likely to trust the inspector's judgment, observations, and
technical opinions. Similarly, the ability to prepare a complete and well-written inspection
report is needed in order clearly to document and to convey to others—other inspectors,
superiors, attorneys, judges—the actual conditions at the facility and the compliance status.
This in turn is necessary to support any kind of enforcement action.
1.4.6 Personal Qualities
Finally, there are certain personal qualities that most good inspectors possess. The following
list provides a few examples:
• curiosity
determination
• resourcefulness
• stamina
dedication to duty
communication skills
observation skills and
good judgement
Although these cannot always be taught, effective training techniques can enhance their
effectiveness and make sure they are applied during an inspector's performance of his or her
duties. An inspector who is curious is much more likely to gain a fuller understanding of a
facility's performance, including possible noncompliance. Similarly, an inspector with
determination can follow lines of inquiry until the facts are obtained without being distracted or
exhausted. A resourceful inspector can identify different means to obtain information, and also
is more likely to be able to give advice to a facility. Stamina, the ability to withstand physical
and mental stress, is also important, since inspections can be physically exhausting and can
require intense concentration for long periods of time. In addition, dedication to duty is
absolutely essential. Only an inspector who is determined to do the job completely, and to do
it well, can ever be effective in fulfilling his or her duties. Finally, it should go without saying
that trustworthiness and integrity are the most important attributes of all. Inspectors can find
themselves in situations where they might be tempted to overlook violations with no one the
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wiser, and governments and citizens must be able to trust the inspectors to do their duties
honestly.
1.5 Approach to Preparing this Report
Initially, the INECE partnership developed an information collection instrument that was tested
on a selected number of countries. This format asked for descriptions and specific information
on any inspector training courses these countries might have. Country contacts were
contacted by phone, fax, and e-mail to address any questions or comments they may have
had, and to expand upon and clarify information they provided.
Those invited to participate in the initial phase of information collection were drawn from a list
of countries known, by virtue of knowledge gained by the INECE partnership during the first
four International Conferences and other dialogue, to use inspector training as part of their
environmental compliance and enforcement programs. As was inevitable, there were some
delays and difficulties to overcome, including language barriers, in order to collect information
and refine the survey instrument.
For North America, information on courses was drawn from two catalogues of training courses
available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The catalog for the National Enforcement Training
Institute (NETI) is primarily a compilation of U.S. courses given in the U.S. and Mexico. The
Catalogue of North American Environmental Enforcement Training Courses is a compilation of
Canadian, U.S., and Mexican courses. These catalogs were useful in contacting people
directly who teach inspector training courses.
Information from outside North America was solicited directly from each country's
environmental protection department or from organizations that worked closely with the
government agencies. Some countries provided responses verbally, by forwarding their own
course listings, and by filling out a course description form. Once the information was
collected, courses were listed and indexed by selected variables. Some of those participating
in the preparation of this report were accustomed to sharing their training information, and
were able to forward summaries and course catalogs with ease. There were other countries,
never before having been asked to share this kind of information, that took some time to
research, translate, and summarize their training. Still others were pleased to be submitting
their agency's first training course.
This approach provided the basis for the inspector training compendium. INECE anticipates
that it will now be easier to draw in other countries, who are being solicited to participate
through the INECE newsletter, the country progress report format, and participation at the Fifth
International Conference on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement in Monterey,
California, in November 1998.
1.6 Organization of this Report
The remaining chapters of this report mirror the purposes that were described earlier. The
next section of the report, Chapter II, compares and contrasts training course characteristics
and content. From the diverse number of courses provided, a number were selected and
summarized in Chapter II for a more in-depth review. In comparing these courses, it became
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clear that there were both similarities and differences in courses from country to country. This
information should be useful to show how countries focus on different issues in training their
Inspectors. This chapter of the report is intended to meet INECE's second purpose in
commissioning the report: to document and to compare and contrast current course content.
Chapter III, is a summary of information provided by countries that have set up a training
program to ensure consistency and continual improvement of environmental inspections and
inspector training. Countries were asked to send materials that would describe the
institutionalized setting" of the training program and provide a range of information regarding
program development and success.
The course compendium can be referenced in Chapter IV. The information presented includes
a list of 130 training courses offered by fifteen different countries, each accompanied by a brief
description of the course, materials, and format. This chapter corresponds to INECE's intent to
compile information on inspector training courses to facilitate the exchange of information
among countries.
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2 INSPECTOR TRAINING COURSE CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTENT
This chapter provides a series of comparisons based on the information submitted by
participating countries for this report but will not cover any additional course information
submitted after the preparation of this report. The comparisons are based on course
characteristics and content to provide the reader with useful information not covered by the
compendium course descriptions. The detailed information collected and the statistics
generated in this chapter will be dated as more courses are included.
2.1 Introduction and Roadmap
A total of 130 courses were submitted for the1998 compendium with participation from at least
one country on every continent. Additional courses will be added over time. Of the thirty-one
countries originally contacted for information, fifteen chose to participate by providing
information on the content, format, and characteristics of their training courses. Exhibit 2-1
illustrates the number of course descriptions received from each country. For several
countries, such as Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S., only a fraction of their
training courses are described. However, the number of participating countries that submitted
basic, advanced, and/or specialized courses provided a great deal of useful information.
Twenty-four of the 130 courses were recently submitted by the United States and could not be
made part of the Chapter 2 comparisons and are not included in the106 figure.
This section provides an overview and comparative analysis of the characteristics and content
of training courses submitted by participating countries.1 The areas of comparison are broken
down into two major parts:
Section 2.2 describes a number course characteristics, including such things as
course topics, the languages in which courses are taught, and the methods of
instruction.
Section 2.3 compares and contrasts several aspects of course content and
identifies the basic elements of inspector training. This section also provides
general information on the similarities and differences in enforcement, legal, and
technical training country to country.
2.2 Accessing Course Information
Section 2.2 is an introduction to the inspector training course compendium. It is placed before
the compendium to provide some background on the various course elements and formats.
This information is broken into four parts:
Course Topics
Languages
Length of Training Courses
Training Methods
'This chapter provides general comparisons of course content due to varying levels of detail and
depth of the information received.
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Note: "Basic" inspector training means entry level training on how to do an inspection. "Other" training
includes advanced or specialized training or training that supplements basic inspector training.
Exhibit 2-2. Major Course Topics
Water
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Auditing
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2.2.1 Course Topics
The courses in the
compendium were placed
into one of fifteen categories
based on the major topic
covered in the course. The
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Basic/General/Multimedia
and more specialized
courses on: Air, Auditing,
Customs, Emergency
Response, Enforcement and
Compliance, Law, Ethics,
Hazardous Waste, Health
and Safety, Investigator,
Sampling, Soil, and Water.
These categories were
selected either by the
number of courses on the
topic or by the importance of
the training. For example,
enough courses were
received on water and sampling to designate categories; only one country submitted a course
on ethics, but it is an important area of training and many countries are likely to have this
training despite the fact they are not represented in the compendium at this time. Exhibit 2-2
shows the number of courses in each of the categories, based on their title and description.
The types and number of courses clearly demonstrates the diversity of training that is being
Sampling
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made available to inspectors. Two of the specialized topics that appear to be the most
common are water related courses and investigative training. Each of these topics accounts for
12 percent of the courses in the compendium.
Although courses are listed in one category, course content shows that they often address
more than one topic. A course classified under the topic of Water specifically address that
medium, but the course content may be focused on training inspectors how to sample
groundwater, enforce discharge regulations, or technically evaluate water treatment facility
operations. The descriptions provided in the compendium provide the most detailed
information on the disciplines covered by each training course.
It is interesting to note that six countries chose to submit a total of fourteen water courses as
examples of their inspector training. The courses placed under the Water topic ranged from
groundwater modelling and investigations to water pollution control and sanitary survey
training. The number of training courses designed to address water issues may be an
indicator that protecting water quality and enforcing program requirements is one of the most
advanced programs for many countries.
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Inspector Training Course Compendium
English
French
Spanish
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Number of Courses
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2.2.2 Languages
There are thirteen
different languages
represented in the course
compendium. The most
common include English,
French, and Spanish.
Exhibit 2-3 presents the
number of courses taught
in each language. The
Index By Language,
found in Chapter 4,
presents all courses by
the languages in which
they are taught. There
are 9 courses that are
taught in more than one
language, a majority of which are the Canadian courses given in English and French and the
Mexican courses given in Spanish and English as are several multimedia, hazardous waste
and customs training courses by the United States because of the cooperative work with
Mexico. The Principles of Environmental Enforcement (USA26), a course offered by the
United States, has been translated into the most languages, including: English, Polish,
Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, and Indonesian. IMPEL, a network of environmental
enforcement officials throughout the European Community, has been working with inspectors
within the European Community and is in the process of developing frameworks for a generic
training course that can be used by all Member countries. The Netherlands has played an
important role in IMPEL's work and has also developed courses for Chile, Curacao
(Netherlands Antilles), Sri Lanka and Estonia. The United States has also participated in the
development of courses for other countries, teaching the fundamentals of compliance
inspections. As countries continue to share their training, the number of languages and the
number of courses offered in more than one language will certainly increase. An increase in
Note: Other languages include Cantonese, Chinese, Dutch, Estonian,
German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Polish, Russian, and "Thai. Canada and the
United States offer inspector training courses in mulftpte languages.
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language diversity will further broaden the potential audience and encourage participation by
more countries that may have been hesitant to ask for training assistance based on the
language barrier.
Exhibit 2-4. Length of Inspector Training
Courses
2 days
16%
5 days
32%
Note: The compendium indicates specific course lengths for 87 courses.
The courses are typically 1 to 5 days in length. The "Other" category
includes courses longer than 5 days, on-the-job training, or courses
measured in hours that do notfitin the otherfive categories.
2.2.3 Length of Courses
Compendium participants
were asked to provide the
length of their training
courses. Of the 82 course
descriptions in the
compendium which provide
course length information,
twenty-six courses are
offered in one-week/ five-
day sessions. As
evidenced by Exhibit 2-4,
two-, three-, and four-day
courses are also common.
The one- and two-day
courses are often referred
to as lectures, seminars, or
workshops and typically
provide a more condensed training session in a specific area. Although the courses that are
one-week or longer may provide training in a specific medium or technology, they typically
broaden the components presented, cover a number of different issues and topics, and often
include related subjects. It is interesting to note Germany's entry level training course, Training
Course for Official Inspectors - Basic (DEU02), which takes place over the course of a year; 43
hours are spent doing practical work with different authorities, and 9 hours are spent in the
classroom. This single course operates almost like an umbrella program, pointing out the
importance of reviewing an entire set of courses offered by countries to fully understand what
they believe is important to cover.
2.2.4 Training Methods
Classroom instruction is a common element of inspector training. Every course submitted for
the compendium has some form of in-class training, including lectures, presentations,
discussion, and case study. Almost half of the participating countries included field instruction
as part of their training curricula. Only a select few countries reported that their courses
included an examination. Many courses in the compendium include some type of manual or
textbook as part of their training. However, only a few countries in the compendium use
learning tools such as video, CD-ROM, overheads, or workbooks as part of their training.
Australia, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, and the United States all submitted courses that used
one or more of the above tools in the classroom.
Teaching methods for individual training courses generally include a mix of classroom and
some form of hands-on training (See Exhibit 2-5). For example, when teaching a course in
sampling technologies, classroom lectures are often coupled with independent exercises and
the use of various testing equipment. This training allows the inspectors not only to
conceptualize the technologies and sampling techniques, but also requires them to work with
the equipment, learning to property calibrate and perform tests. For legal training, a textbook
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or manual is often used in conjunction with case studies or role-play. Some courses also
require training that ranges from hands-on instruction with field equipment to performing actual
inspections under a supervisor or experienced inspector.
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A closer analysis of course content reveals many similarities and differences country to
country. The information gathered for the following sections on course comparison and
analysis is somewhat limited, but provides a basic understanding of country and course focus
on certain areas of training. Section 2.3.1 compares the basic elements of an inspection
based on the information provided by five countries. Section 2.3.2 compares single media
versus multimedia training and explores differences in countries having media specific,
industry specific, and process specific training. The last section, 2.3.3, compares country
courses in the areas of law, enforcement and technical training.
2.3.1 Comparison of Training in Conducting an Inspection
The basic skills in how to conduct an inspection, take samples, and collect information are
necessary to conduct consistent and effective inspections. One could expect that what would
distinguish each country's training are primarily the legal systems and statutory requirements
as well as internal policies and procedures that lead up to an actual inspection. With respect
to the design of their basic training courses, Canada and the U.S. are indeed quite similar. For
example, the Canadian and U.S. courses that teach inspectors how to conduct an inspection
are divided into pre-inspection, on-site, and post-inspection activities. Hong Kong, in contrast,
divides its course materials by media and ordinance, starting with an ordinance overview,
followed by instruction on the relevant technical issues involved in an inspection. England
trains new inspectors by briefly covering legislative topics when training commences and then
dedicates more course time to hands-on training.
The course information submitted by participants on their country's basic, or compliance-
based, inspection training, confirmed that there is widespread agreement that inspectors must
possess a combination of the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to perform an
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inspection. Exhibit 2-7 lists basic training components and uses Australia, Canada, Hong
Kong, England, and the United States as examples to illustrate what each country's basic
inspector training course includes.
Standardized practices and approaches presented in inspector training materials are important
to commit to memory. This allows the inspector in the field to focus on the task at hand while
decreasing the need for second guessing protocols and procedures. In conjunction with
classroom instruction, on-site training provides an inspector with the confidence and necessary
tools to observe, detect, review, monitor, and record information. Because the course profile
form developed to collect information was not used by many countries, data on the number of
participating countries that use .training outside of the classroom is inconclusive. Most
countries probably use some form of on-site, field-based or mentor training.
Course curricula received from these five countries cover similar areas of instruction, including:
pre-inspection planning, performing an on-site inspection, post inspection activities, and
knowledge of the legal framework and enforcement programs. Both Canada and the U.S.
provide instruction on pre-inspection preparation. The U.S. training course focuses on
reviewing the regulations, compliance history and physical site layout. It also provides a review
of the standard operating procedures of a facility and how to develop a safety plan and team
task assignments. The Canadian training course concentrates pre-inspection training on site
selection, review of permits, regulatory requirements, records, and compliance history. They
also develop an agenda which includes question preparation, techniques used to address
these questions and protocols to follow. Basic training in England focuses on the technical
and scientific aspects of being an inspector and includes a significant amount of hands-on as
well as on-the job training.
Canada and the U.S. begin their training for on-site tasks by providing direction on how to
conduct an opening conference, establish a rapport with facility officials and set inspection
objectives. From these meetings the inspectors are taught to gather plant operation
information essential in assessing compliance. Both countries also instruct their inspectors on
how to perform record reviews and closing conferences. In Canada, Hong Kong, England,
and the U.S., all basic training courses provide a section on physical sampling. In Canada and
England, inspectors basic training focuses more heavily on learning proper protocol and safety
measures for sampling as their inspectors play an integral part in the collection of samples. In
the United States those issues are handled in separate, specialized training.
Canada begins its post-site inspection training by instructing inspectors on the fundamentals of
conducting record audits, setting up files and writing inspection reports. Inspectors also leam
to write direction and warning letter to regulated entities. The course includes an
administrative component where inspectors leam to maintain proper continuity of samples,
photograph records and other materials collected during the inspection. Hong Kong and the
U.S. fpcus their post-inspection training on report writing and other administrative duties.
Canada and the U.S. cover the basics of laboratory analysis so that inspectors understand
important issues such as proper sampling protocols and chain of custody.
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Exhibit 2-7 Comparison of Basic Inspector Training Courses
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2.3.2 Comparison of Single Media and Multimedia Training
It is to be expected that many countries offer courses on how to perform inspections of a
facility's compliance with media-specific requirements, including air, water, waste, soil, or other.
That is the way in which many environmental programs began, and media-specific programs
have the longest history. One example is the Ground Water Protection course(GBR03) given
in England to demonstrate the techniques and procedures used in regulating activities likely to
affect groundwater. In addition, a few countries (5 of 15) provide training courses that teach
about specific pollutants, such as lead, PCBs, and asbestos. Canada, Chile, England, Mexico,
and the United States reported offering these courses (although none were submitted for the
compendium). Surprisingly, the majority of courses submitted also contain an element of
pollution prevention or multimedia-based training. As shown in Exhibit 2-6, 7 of the 15
countries for which the information was available offer at least one multimedia course or
include such training as a component.
Some countries also offer sector-specific training to inspectors, training that deals with one or a
selected number of industries or facility types. These might include textile production, coal-
fired electric generation, oil refineries, organic or inorganic chemical manufacturing, or other
industries with very complex facilities. For example, Mexico submitted a course entitled
Environmental Auditing in the Maquila Industry (MEX06). This course teaches inspectors how
to perform and supervise audits of the textile industry. Mexico's auditing courses are
considered to be inspections, however, the private sector may be permitted to attend certain
training courses to leam more about the regulations and what is expected of a facility.
Exhibit 2-6 below compares by country four commonly cited areas of training which are
components of courses in some countries and the main subject of training in others. Specific
courses have been developed for all of these areas in one country or another, for example,
the United States and Chile offer multimedia courses. However, five other countries indicated
that they use multimedia approaches in their training.
Exhibit 2-6. Comparison of Common Course Components
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Demonstrating the evolution of inspector training programs, and the role of inspectors, is the
fact that many countries now offer training in conducting multimedia inspections or in pollution
prevention. For example, Chile's course, Multimedia Inspection Training (CHL04), addresses
industrial sources of air, water, and soil contamination. These types of inspections are time
and resource consumptive. An inspector must have the technical, legal, and regulatory
training required in a single media inspection but also must possess skills and abilities such as
communication, coordination, and teamwork.
2.3.3 Comparison of Enforcement. Legal, and Technical Training
The compendium courses are almost all titled by the specific media they address, by a law and
enforcement related topic, or by a technical training procedure. However, the majority of the
training courses can be divided into one or more of three main topics: enforcement, legal, and
technical training. Australia, Canada, Mexico, and the United States offered the greatest
number of courses containing enforcement, legal, and technical components as part of their
training, and consequently, are more often referred to as examples.
• Relevant Law and Policy: Almost all of the participating countries submitted
a course in the compendium that incorporates a review of relevant law and
policy or training in legal issues. Approximately one-sixth of the courses
submitted specifically address the topic of law, legal issues, or enforcement
procedures. Some courses teach inspectors how the laws are structured and
how to find information in the relevant statutes. In Canada arid the United
States, basic training courses usually provide a general overview of all relevant
environmental statutes and often have single topic courses for more
complicated or detailed regulations. Canada provided an example of such a
regulatory course: Ocean Dumping Regulations (CAN20). Hong Kong (HKG01)
and England (GBR06) offer courses that provide overviews of the respective
legal systems, legislative processes, and individual environmental ordinances.
Mexico did not submit a course specifically on the topic of law, but almost all of
its courses appear to incorporate the legal fundamentals and regulatory
framework pertinent to the inspection topic being taught.
• Enforcement Training: In countries such as Hong Kong and The Netherlands,
inspector training reviews the role of the inspector in enforcement actions and
provides an overview on the general procedures used in enforcement
investigations. Enforcement training for inspectors in Canada and the U.S.
begins by learning the elements critical to taking enforcement action under the
governing regulations. Inspectors also learn techniques such as how to become
more effective witnesses in court. Countries such as Canada, the U.S., and the
Netherlands have passed an extensive number of environmental laws,
regulations, and policies over the last two decades. The United States has a
very strong compliance and enforcement program which is reflected by the high
percentage of their courses that include this type of training.
• Technical Training: The technical training courses provided for the
compendium were largely media-specific and often included instruction on
sampling, modelling, and assessing or inspecting industrial equipment.
Australia (AUS03), Canada(CAN07,22), and the United States(USAOS)
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submitted courses on air emissions. The technical aspects of air inspection
training included identifying and sampling air emissions from point and fugitive
sources, increasing awareness of air pollution control technologies, and
determining the correct operation and maintenance of equipment. Training
courses in the compendium that focus on hazardous waste and contaminated
site clean-up have technical training that focuses on landfill design and control,
monitoring techniques, and cleanup technologies. Mexico offers a course
(MEX01) that reviews contamination sources, evaluation of the effects of
hazardous waste, monitoring techniques, and field and laboratory analysis.
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3 INSPECTOR TRAINING PROGRAM
This chapter provides an overview of inspector training programs. Whereas a training course
teaches an inspector some skill or knowledge, a training program helps both ,to set the
parameters that guide the curricula of inspector training courses and to establish a context for
ensuring that all individual inspectors have received training appropriate to their particular
responsibilities. The purpose of including an overview of country programs in this report is to
encourage the exchange of information through the description of program development and
achievements.
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3.1 Inspector Training Programs
Courses designed to teach inspectors how to conduct inspections developed from a
recognized need to verify compliance, determine baseline information, and conduct
enforcement actions against non-compliant entities. However, the scope and frequency of
inspections has increased dramatically, and environmental protection agencies have found the
need to develop consistent training courses for their inspectors. Formal inspection training
programs address these concerns by providing a level of internal quality assurance and
serving to create uniform policies and procedures.
In general, inspector training programs formalize a set of training requirements, establish a
level of consistency and quality in inspections, and build feedback and recognition into an
inspector's role. The value of an inspector training program can be seen in several facets of
compliance and enforcement, including:
• the effect it has on the number of violations discovered,
• the standardized approach that allows fair comparison between different
facilities and industry types,
• the enhanced likelihood that inspections will pass judicial review,
• the manner in which the regulated community and public at large perceives the
inspection process, and
• the overall effect training has on the morale and efficiency of inspectors.
The course information gathered from compendium participants indicates that almost all
countries, with or without a training program in place, believe that legal fundamentals, technical
issues, communication skills, and administrative duties, are all essential training elements. A
training program should require these four elements and provide some level of detail as to the
areas of training and skills that are mandatory under each of them. Exhibit 2-8 provides an
examples of program requirements:
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Inspector Training Program Sfements
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Legal fundamentals - introduction to environmental statutes, overview of
enforcement and compliance goals and strategies, administrative and judicial
litigation processes, legal authority and EPA policies regarding gaining entry, use of
information-gathering tools, and defining and documenting evidence
Technical issues - roles and responsibilities of an inspector/investigator, violation
detection and investigative techniques, records inspection, statistical sampling
strategies, obtaining physical samples, Quality analysis/Quality control, and lab
analysis.
Communication skills - notification, negotiation techniques, elements of an inspection
plan, written documentation & reporting requirements
Administrative - planning considerations, travel, records management, organizational
structure, contract mechanisms
3.2 Inspector Training Program Descriptions
Although many countries are on their way to developing training courses for their inspectors,
the development of a comprehensive program is not as common. Only one such program is
highlighted in this first edition of this Compendium but others will be added as they become
available. The programs are described in terms of: 1) institutions responsible for training and
2) curricula.
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United States inspector Training Program
Achieving and maintaining a high level of compliance with environmental laws and regulations
is one of the most important goals of the US Environmental Protection Agency's inspector
training program. Although there is no guarantee that inspector training will enhance
performance or substitute for effective day-to day work, the development of a training program
will help to provide a level of consistency among inspectors and to set a standard of quality to
be achieved. Providing inspectors with training will also provide for professional development
and allow for effective communication of ideas and information.2
In 1988, EPA Order 3500:1 established a consistent, Agency-wide training and development
program for employees leading environmental compliance inspections and field investigations.
The primary goal of EPA's national training program is to develop and maintain among EPA
employees, the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for high quality compliance inspections
on a consistent and continuing basis. The program focuses on the training and development
of EPA inspectors as well as State and local inspectors who perform this function under EPA
statutes. Since State and local agencies conduct a large part of the environmental compliance
inspections under EPA delegated or approved programs, these agencies are encouraged to
use all relevant training materials and to participate whenever possible in the training
opportunities EPA offers. Exhibit 3-2 provides key principles as outlined by EPA in the
development of their Inspector Training Program:
Exhibit 3-2 Key Principles for Designing and Developing a Training Program
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Utilize active participation by the Regions and States in the annual
assessment of training needs, and in the development and evaluation of
training materials and methods.
Review the instructional value of training materials and methods as reliance
on inspection manuals is not sufficient.
Include training evaluation (including objective measures or tools for self-
evaluation, pre-and post-training) in the materials and methods and use the
results in developing and revising training.
Design and select training methods and materials based on the ability to
replicate and deliver them to a wide audience in a cost effective manner.
Source: EPA Order 3500.1
3.2.1 The National Enforcement Training Institute
The U.S. Congress created the National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI) under the
Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. It is the only congressionally mandated training entity within
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. NETI's statutory mission is to train Federal, State,
local and tribal lawyers, inspectors, civil and criminal investigators, and technical experts in the
enforcement of the Nation's environmental laws. NETI experienced significant growth in the
areas of personnel and training activities and has also made technological progress by using
computer and satellite transmission to disseminate training materials, information and courses.
• EPA Order 3500.1, June 29, 1988.
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In FY1996, NETI trained 4,700 environmental professionals and provided training through 180
course offerings conducted in all ten EPA Regional Offices. Through funding by grants and
cooperative agreements, NETI assisted the four Regional Environmental Enforcement
Associations in their training. Other notable NETI accomplishments include the establishment
of an electronic bulletin board system and a hotline. The bulletin board allows users from
Federal, State and local governments to send and receive information related to environmental
matters. The telephone hotline, 1-800-EPA-NETI, allows callers accessing the hotline to select
from a menu of topics and receive information and documents by mail or facsimile. NETI's
strategy is to promote a balanced training approach using traditional classroom training,
hands-on learning, and cooperative agreements with other organizations. The curriculum at
NETI ranges from short courses on federal environmental laws to detailed training in
performing single and multimedia inspections.
3.2.2 Other Sources of Inspector Training
NETI is not the only organization in the U.S. that develops or guides environmental inspector
training. Several universities and state organizations develop training courses in conjunction
with NETI and other offices of U.S. EPA. The need for air-related inspections has resulted in
courses being developed by institutions and organizations nationwide. For example, the Air
Resources Board in California (GARB), the Air Pollution Training Institute - satellite training
(APTI-EPA) and Rutgers University in New Jersey, all publish their own manuals for air pollution
inspectors and offer air-related inspection topics in different regions throughout the United
States. Their courses provide air pollution inspectors and professionals with technical and
industry-specific training. Other environmental professionals also take these courses in
preparation for cross-media inspections.
3.2.3 Curricula
Under NETI's development, course content is presented using a combination of supervised
self-study, on-the-job training and classroom study. The program requirements under EPA
Order 3500.1 consists of four parts: Occupational Health and Safety Curriculum, Basic
Curriculum, Program Specific Curricula, and Multimedia Training. Before performing any field
activities, all compliance inspectors, and supervisors of inspectors are required to complete
applicable health and safety training. Compliance inspectors must complete the Basic
Curriculum and Program-Specific Minimum Curriculum in the assigned program areas before
leading an inspection. Although EPA Order 3500.1 does not require testing as part of the
training course curriculum, inspectors are expected to complete their training with a solid
understanding of the materials presented.
3.2.4 Summary of Occupational Health and Safety Curriculum
The Occupational Health and Safety Curriculum establishes basic, intermediate, advanced and
refresher requirements for occupational health and safety training. Employees may not engage
in routine field activities until they have been trained and certified to a level commensurate with
the degree of anticipated hazards. The following is an overview of the different levels of
training requirements:
« Basic Level: 24 hours classroom training followed by three days of supervised
field experience. Classroom subjects include: employee rights and
responsibilities; anticipated hazards; emergency help and rescue; safe use of
field equipment; use, handling and storage of hazardous materials, personal
protective clothing and safe
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sampling techniques.
• Intermediate Level: Eight hours additional classroom training, followed by three
days of supervised field experience. Classroom subjects include: site
surveillance and safety plan development; use and decontamination of personal
protective clothing and equipment; and use of field test equipment for
radioactivity, explosivity, etc.
• Advanced Level: Eight hours additional classroom training followed by three
days of supervised experience. Required for employees who manage field
activities at sites involving hazardous materials. Classroom subjects include:
management of restricted and safe zones, rules for handling the press and
important individuals; and safe use of specialized sampling equipment.
• Refresher Course: At all levels, a minimum of eight hours classroom instruction
is required annually.
3.2.5 Summary of Basic Inspector Course Curriculum '
The basic inspector curriculum covers the fundamentals of environmental compliance
monitoring inspections, integrates key concepts and procedures from four subject areas and
presents these through a combination of classroom and self-study methods. The following is
an overview of the four main subject areas:
• Legal Authorities Requirements: Includes overview of EPA's major
environmental statutes and enforcement authorities, the administrative and
judicial enforcement processes, collecting and documenting evidence for
enforcement proceedings and requirements for lawful entry onto private property
• Technical Skills and Procedures: Includes types of inspections, inspection site
selection, pre-inspection planning, recognizing and documenting violations, and
sample collection and handling
» Communications: Includes gaining entry into a facility, role of the inspector as
educator, interviewing techniques and preparation of inspection reports
• Administrative Procedures: Includes timekeeping, leave time, travel and
procurement issues
3.2.6 Program Specific Curriculum
Program specific curriculum for each major environmental program prepares inspectors/
investigators to lead specific types of inspections/investigations and to obtain evidence in a
technically and legally sound manner. Specific course curricula include: Air Sources,
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, National Pollutant
Discharge and Recovery Act, Pesticides/Toxic Substances, Public Water Supply Supervision,
Underground Injection Control and Wetlands Protection. Exhibit 3.3 provides a summary table
of general course curriculum under five major regulatory programs: Air, Water, Hazardous and
Solid Waste (RCRA), Abandoned Contaminated Land (CERCLA), and Toxics and Pesticides
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3.2.7 Multimedia Training
The goal of multimedia training is to develop a flexible work force capable of responding to
changing program priorities. Multimedia training is designed to foster knowledge and skill in
two or more different compliance programs. Inspectors trained to inspect more than one
media while visiting a site will achieve a more efficient use of travel time and money. The
following is an overview of the different levels of multimedia courses and the training
requirements:
• Level I Inspection Screening Course: This one-day course is designed to
prepare inspectors to recognize and report on obvious, key indicators of
possible non-compliance in all environmental program areas relevant to a
particular facility or site.
• Level II Multi-Program Inspection Training: This level of training entails
completing the required Program-Specific Minimum Curricula in two or more
compliance programs and the ability to lead inspections in two or more
programs at a facility.
• Level III Team Inspection Training: This team inspection training addresses
all relevant program requirements for a single facility. In addition to completing
the Basic Curriculum, Level III training also requires Program Specific Curricula
in two or more compliance programs, significant experience in leading
inspections in more than one program, and specialized training in directing the
activities of a team inspecting a facility.
3.2.8 Program Development
As part of US EPA's intent to foster the development of its inspector training program through
NETI, it has continued to evolve and provide inspection guidance, manuals, policies,
procedures, and management systems. The following are examples of programs that have
developed in order to attain a high level of quality, consistency and technical standards in
inspector training.
» Supervisor's Guides: These guides are designed to help supervisors assess
an inspector's previous training and experience against established curricula.
They offer a common framework for applying training requirements, annually
reviewing training needs, preparing individual development plans, and
requesting exceptions from training requirements.
» Standing Work Groups: Work groups are another useful instrument in
supporting and promoting quality in all aspects of EPA's compliance and
inspection monitoring programs. Established by Program Offices, these groups
encourage the exchange of ideas within a diverse group of inspectors and
investigators. Program Offices should also establish mechanisms to keep
inspectors abreast of any policy, regulatory, and/or procedural changes
between training cycles.
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n Tracking Inspector Training Status: As required by the program, the
administrator of an agency is responsible for determining which inspectors are
subject to this order, and must review and approve any personnel requesting
exception to the training requirements. An administrator must also setup a
system to ensure that all the inspectors in that agency meet the required level of
training for their position.
• Accountability: In order to bring about effective adherence to the inspector
training program requirements, the EPA Order designates accountability. The
Order requires that the assistant and regional administrators must determine
who under their supervision is subject to the Order, and then, must ensure that
the requirements are implemented and the materials are developed, updated,
and disseminated to those inspectors.
3.3 Alternative and Developmental Programs
This section provides some analysis of informal training programs submitted for the
compendium. It is important to note that many countries do not offer inspector training courses
perse. However, the countries discussed in this section use other means of educating and
training their environmental inspectors. There are many other countries currently in the
process of developing training courses and programs, but INECE has only included those
countries who provided information for this report.
3.3.1 General Environmental Training
The Japanese legal system does not require specialized inspector training for environmental
compliance and enforcement. Therefore, Japan's Environment Agency offers general
environmental training courses only. An agreement with Brazil has resulted in five water-
related courses being taught in Japan, including one international course on water pollution
control. The courses include lectures, discussions, exercises, and technical visits to domestic
sewage plants and to wastewater treatment plants of different kinds of industry (chemical,
petrochemical, brewery, soft drinks, food, etc.)
The Japanese environmental enforcement system may be described as based-on self-
monitoring system. In other words, routine inspections are not practiced. A plant manager
may only need to submit a report at the request of local environmental authorities. Local
environmental authorities may occasionally visit sites, as necessary, in accordance with the
Water Pollution Control Law and the Air Pollution Control Law. If a violation is discovered,
local authorities may take administrative action by issuing improvement orders. In the worst
cases, the Police Agency or the Marine Safety Agency may prosecute those facilities or
individuals who are not in compliance with environmental laws.
3.3.2 Focus on institutional frameworks and environmental laws
Currently, Romanian environmental courses are typical of those of many countries who now
focus on institutional framework, new Romanian environmental regulations, and standards and
laboratory standardization. Romania does not have an organized environmental inspector
training program. Technical conditions, organizational conditions, and limited funding at the
local and national levels are contributing factors to the lack of training courses for Romanian
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environmental inspectors. Romanian officials from the Ministry have participated in inspector
training courses in The Netherlands and considered the experience a great opportunity.
3.3.3 Ad Hoc Seminars
The approach Scotland Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) uses to train Pollution
Prevention and Control (PPC) personnel is to provide on an ongoing basis a mixture of
courses specific to an inspector's post and courses/workshops that are of general benefit to all
inspectors. Ongoing training is in place to ensure that personnel are up to date with technical
and legislative issues. Inspectors may attend courses internal to SEPA and other relevant
courses provided by organizations external to SEPA. SEPA may provide financial assistance
for staff who wish to undertake a longer course (e.g. a Masters Degree) in a relevant area.
Informally, SEPA PPC staff receive advice and support from colleagues and senior staff. Staff
are arranged in teams, each with a Team Leader who directs and oversees the work of his/her
staff and provides advice and guidance. There is also a staff appraisal system, which sets
performance and development objectives for individuals, and reviews these on an annual
basis.
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4 COURSE INDEX and COMPENDIUM
This chapter presents a series of indices and the course compendium itself. The three indices
created - index of courses by topic, index of courses by country, and index of courses by
language - have been added as a cross referencing tool and to allow easy access to find
courses given in a certain language or a specific country. The courses have been assigned
index numbers to help identify and reference them as they are discussed throughout the
document.
The compendium lists, by topic, all the inspector training courses submitted by participating
countries. It provides a brief description of each course and a point of contact for additional
information. The compendium also includes format information such as the length of courses,
methods of training, and materials used, where such information was provided. The courses
are grouped by topic, and within each topic, are listed by country. The course topics are as
follows:
Basic, General, and Multimedia
Air
Auditing (Inspection)
Customs/Transboundary
Environmental Enforcement and Compliance
Environmental Law and Legal Training
Ethics
Hazardous Waste
Health and Safety
Investigator
Pesticides
Sampling
Soil
Water
The topic Basic, General, and Multimedia Inspector Training appears first in the compendium.
These courses are typically designed to provide an overview of inspection training elements
and are often a required part of an inspector's course curriculum. For many countries, these
comprehensive courses are the primary form of training.
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INDEX OF INSPECTOR TRAINING COURSES BY TOPIC
COURSE TITLE
COUNTRY
LANGUAGE
Basic, General and Multimedia Inspector Training
Basic Course for Inspectors
Basic Inspector Course
Conducting Multimedia Inspections
Description and Evaluation of Risks in Unit Operations
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Protection Inspector
Integrated Pollution Control Training for Inspectors
Multimedia Inspections
Multimedia Inspections (1)
Multimedia Inspections (2)
Multimedia Training for Regulators
Pollution Control Official Training Program
Process Mapping
Training Course for Official Inspectors -Advanced
Training Course for Official Inspectors - Basic
Training Programs for Provincial Inspectors
Canada
USA
USA
Mexico
Chile
Hong Kong
England
Chile
USA
USA
USA
Thailand
USA
Germany-
Bavaria
Germany-
Bavaria
China
Air
Air Inspector/ Source Specific Inspection/ Case Worker
Training
Air Inspector Training Series
Air Practitioners Enforcement Workshop for U.S. EPA
Regions and States
Air Quality
Confined Space Entry
Visible Emissions Identification
USA
USA
USA
Australia
Canada
Canada
English, French
English
English,
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Cantonese
English
Spanish
English
English
English
Thai
English
German
German
Chinese
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English
English
English
English
English
English
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COURSE #
CAN03
USA06
USA08
MEX02
CHL03
HKG01
GBR04
CHL04
USA18
USA19
USA20
THA01
USA27
DEU01
DEU02
CHN01
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USA03
USA39
USA38
AUS03
CAN07
CAN22
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COURSE TITLE
COUNTRY
LANGUAGE
COURSE f
Auditing i
Environmental Audit
Environmental Auditing Course
Environmental Auditing Course
Environmental Auditing in the Fish Processing Industry
Environmental Auditing in Health Services
Environmental Auditing in the Maquila (textile) Industry
Environmental Auditing in Recreational Facilities (Hotels
and Coastal Resorts)
Technical Audit for Sewer Hydraulics Models
England
Canada
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
England
English
English, French
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
English
GBR02
CAN08
MEX03
MEX04
MEX05
MEX06
MEX07
GBR08
Customs/Transboundary Inspections , ,
CFC Transboundary Shipment Compliance Monitoring
CITES Training Course for Customs Inspectors
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations
Course -Advanced
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations
Course - Basic
Hazardous Waste Compliance Monitoring for Customs
and Environmental Inspectors
USA
Canada
Canada
Canada
USA
English
English, French
English, French
English, French
Spanish/
English
USA07
CAN06
CAN 11
CAN12
USA13
Environmental Enforcement and Compliance
Administrative Enforcement and Case Development
Environmental Enforcement Training
Environmental Enforcement Negotiations Skills — The
Basics (Video)
Environmental Law Enforcement in Practice - An Integral
Approach
National Pollutant Release Inventory Course
Pollution Prevention for Enforcement and Compliance
Officers
Principles of Environmental Compliance and
Enforcement
Project on Environmental Enforcement Practices
USA
USA
USA
The
Netherlands
Canada
USA
USA
The
Netherlands
English
English
English
Dutch
English, French
English
English, Polish
Hungarian,
Russian
Spanish,
Indonesian
English
USA44
USA10
USA47
NLD01
CAN19
USA40
USA26
NLD02
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COURSE TITLE
COUNTRY
LANGUAGE
Environmental Enforcement and Compliance
Prosecuting Environmental Crime (MEEA)
SEP Policy Training - Video Format
USA
USA
English
English
Environmental Law and Legal Training
Environmental Law
Environmental Regulations
Environment Protection Enforcement
Environment Protection Enforcement Certificate Course
Expert Witness
Expert Witness
Expert Witness
Judicial and Administrative Environmental Procedures
Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Environmental
Procedures
Environmental Statutes Review Course - CBT
Ireland
Ireland
Australia
Australia
Australia
Canada
Canada
Estonia
Mexico
USA
English
English
English
English
English
English
English, French
Estonian
Spanish
English
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COURSE #
USA45
USA46
IRL01
IRL03
AUS01
AUS02
AUS05
CAN09
CAN10
EST01
MEX09
USA59
Ethics
Bioethics
Costa Rica
Spanish
Hazardous Waste
Contaminated Sites Clean Up
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal
RCRA Inspector Institute - Advanced
RCRA Inspector Institute - Basic
RCRA Enforcement Practitioners Workshop
Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Data at RCRA
Facilities
Waste Foundation Course
Mexico
Mexico
USA
USA
USA
USA
England
Spanish
Spanish
English
English
English
English
English
CRI01
-
MEX01
MEX08
USA28
USA29
USA61
USA33
GBR09
Health and Safety Training
Advanced Course of Risk Prevention in Occupational
Health
Advanced Level Health and Safety Training
Basic Level Health and Safety Training
Environmental Health Management Diploma
Chile
USA
USA
Chile
Spanish
English
English
Spanish
CHL01
USA34
USA35
CHL02
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COURSE TITLE
COUNTRY
LANGUAGE
COURSE*
Health and Safety Training
Health and Safety Plan
Health and Safety Training Course
Intermediate Level Health and Safety Training
Refresher Health and Safety Course
USA
Canada
USA
USA
English
English, French
English
English
USA14
CAN14
USA36
USA37
Investigator Training
Advanced Interviewing
Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation Workshop
Advanced Investigative Techniques
Advanced Investigators Course
Basic Criminal Environmental Investigations
Basic Environmental Investigations Training /Basic
Environmental Enforcement Training
Basic Environmental Investigations Training (WSP)
Basic Environmental Investigations Training (SEEN)
Basic Interviewing Techniques
Basic Investigators Course
Inspection and Enforcement for Missouri Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) Personnel
Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
Interviewing Techniques for Regulators
Interview Skills
Investigations
Investigations and Investigative Techniques
Negotiations Skills Training (SEEN)
PACE CPIA (Police and Criminal Evidence Act Criminal
Procedure and Investigation Act)
USA
USA
Canada
Canada
USA
USA
USA
USA
Canada
Canada
USA
USA
USA
Ireland
Australia
Canada
USA
England
English
English
English
English, French
English
English
English
English
English
English, French
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
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USA01
USA02
CAN01
CAN02
USA04
USA05
USA41
USA42
CAN04
CAN05
USA15
USA16
USA17
IRL06
AUS06
CAN15
USA43
GBR06
Pesticides , '„,„„
Case Development Training for FIFRA/TSCA/EPCRA
PIRT: Pesticide Product Enforcement Course
USA
USA
English
English
USA55
USA56
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COURSE TITLE
COUNTRY
LANGUAGE
Pesticides , ,
PIRT: Use Enforcement Course (Worker Protection
Standards)
PREP: Senior Comprehensive Course (Refresher)
USA
USA
English
English
Sampling
Dispersion Monitoring
Field Investigations Sampling and Laboratory Analysis
for Mexican Inspectors
Groundwater Chemistry and Sampling
Monitoring of Radioactive Substances
Multimedia Sampling Course
Noise Assessment, Measurement and Control
Noise Measurement Techniques for Point Sources
Sampling for Hazardous Materials
Sampling for Hazardous Waste '
Sampling in the Environment
England
USA
USA
England
Canada
Australia
Chile
USA
USA
Canada
English
English,
Spanish
English
English
English, French
English
Spanish
English
English
English
Soif
Contaminated Land and Groundwater
Landfills
Australia
Australia
English
English
, Water
Comprehensive Ground-water Monitoring Evaluation
(CME) Inspection Training - CBT Format
Diagnostic Compliance Inspection Training
Groundwater and Groundwater Modelling
Groundwater Investigation
Ground 'Water Protection
Hydrol and Waste Management
Metal Mining Liquid Effluents Regulations Course
Monitoring, Sampling and Inspection for Sewer Use By-
Law Enforcement Officers
NPDES Compliance Inspection Training Program
Student's Guide
USA
USA
Ireland
Canada
England
Ireland
Canada
Canada
USA
English
English
English
English
English
English
English, French
English
English
COURSE*
USA57
USA58
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GBR01
USA11
USA12
GBR05
CAN18
AUS08
CHL05
USA30
USA31
CAN21
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AUS04
AUS07
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USA62
USA09
IRL04
CAN13
GBR03
IRL05
CAN16
CAN 17
USA22
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COURSE TITLE
COUNTRY
LANGUAGE
,
COURSE*
Water s
NPDES Inspector Training: Records Review (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Sludge Sampling (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Inspecting a Parshail Flume
(Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Sampling at a Wastewater
Treatment Facility (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Conducting a Laboratory
Audit (Video)
NPDES Minimum Program Specific Inspector Training
NPDES Performance Audit at Biomonitoring Laboratory
Ocean Dumping Regulations Course
Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Training
Prosecutors Course for Water Pollution Control
Sanitary Survey Training for Inspectors of Public Water
Systems
UIC (Underground Injection Control) Inspector
Wastewater Sampling - CBT format
Water Quality
Water Quality Foundation
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Canada
USA
Kenya
USA
USA
USA
Australia
England
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English, French
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
USA49
USA50
USA51
USA52
USA53
USA23
USA24
CAN20
USA25
KEN01
USA32
USA48
USA54
AUS09
GBR10
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INDEX OFINSPECTOR TRAINING COURSES BY COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
LANGUAGE
COURSE #
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Air Quality
Contaminated Land and Groundwater
Environment Protection Enforcement
Environment Protection Enforcement Certificate Course
Expert Witness
Investigations
Landfills
Noise Assessment, Measurement and Control
Water Quality
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
AUS03
AUS04
AUS01
AUS02
AUS05
AUS06
AUS07
AUS08
AUS09
Canada
Advanced Investigative Techniques
Advanced Investigators Course
Basic Course for Inspectors
Basic Interviewing Techniques
Basic Investigators Course
CITES Training Course for Customs Inspectors
Confined Space Entry
Environmental Auditing Course
Expert Witness
Expert Witness
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations Course - Advanced
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations Course - Basic
Groundwater Investigation
Health and Safety Training Course
Investigations and Investigative Techniques
Metal Mining Liquid Effluents Regulations Course
Monitoring, Sampling and Inspection for Sewer Use By-Law Enforcement
Officers
English
English, French
English, French
English
English, French
English, French
English
English, French
English
English, French
English, French
English, French
English
English, French
English
English, French
English
CAN01
CAN02
CAN03
CAN04
CAN05
CAN06
CAN07
CAN08
CAN09
CAN10
CAN11
CAN12
CAN 13
CAN14
CAN15
CAN16
CAN17
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INDEX OF INSPECTOR TRAINING COURSES BY COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
LANGUAGE
COURSE #
Canada
Multimedia Sampling Course
National Pollutant Release Inventory Course
Ocean Dumping Regulations Course
Sampling in the Environment
Visible Emissions Identification
English, French
English, French
English, French
English
English
CAN18
CAN19
CAN20
CAN21
CAN22
Chile
Advanced Course of Risk Prevention in Occupational Health
Environmental Health Management Diploma
Environmental Impact Assessment
Multimedia Inspections
Noise Measurement Techniques for Point Sources
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
CHL01
CHL02
CHL03
CHL04
CHL05
China.
Training Programs for Provincial Inspectors
Chinese
CHN01
Costa Rica
Bioethics
Spanish
CRI01
Denmark
Environmental Law - To be inserted
English
DNK
: .,....., ...,,., England > .'
Dispersion Monitoring
Environmental Audit
Ground Water Protection
Integrated Pollution Control Training for Inspectors
Monitoring of Radioactive Substances
PACE CPIA (Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act)
Technical Audit of Sewer Hydraulics Models
Waste Foundation Course
Water Quality Foundation
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
GBR01
GBR02
GBR03
GBR04
GBR05
GBR06
GBR08
GBR09
GBR10
Estonia
Judicial and Administrative Environmental Procedures
Estonian
EST01
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COURSE*
' ^ s <
Germany-Bavaria
Training Course for Official Inspection - Advanced
Training Course for Official Inspection - Basic
German
German
DEU01
DEU02
Hong Kong . , . •••
Environmental Protection Inspector
Cantonese
HKG01
Ireland
Environmental Law
Environmental Regulations
Groundwater and Groundwater Modelling
Hydrol and Waste Management
Interview Skills
English
English
English
English
English
IRL01
IRL03
IRL04
IRL05
IRL06
,- , , Kenya
Prosecutors Course for Water Pollution Control
KEN01
Mexico
Contaminated Sites Clean Up
Description and Evaluation of Risks in Unit Operations
Environmental Auditing Course
Environmental Auditing in the Fish Processing Industry
Environmental Auditing in Health Service's
Environmental Auditing in the Maquila (textile) Industry
Environmental Auditing in Recreational Facilities (Hotels and Coastal
Resorts)
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal
Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Environmental Procedures
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
Spanish
MEX01
MEX02
MEX03
MEX04
MEX05
MEX06
MEX07
MEX08
MEX09
- The Netherlands - $
Environmental Law Enforcement in Practice- An Integral Approach
Project on Environmental Enforcement Practices
Dutch
English
NLD01
NLD02
> - •• •• •> ' •» ,-
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Pollution Control Official Training Program
Thai
THA01
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
LANGUAGE
COURSE #
USA
Administrative Enforcement and Case Development
Advanced Level Health and Safety Training
Advanced Interviewing
Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation Workshop
Air Inspector Training Series
Air Inspector/Source Specific Inspection/Case Worker Training
Air Practitioners Enforcement Workshop for U.S. EPA Regions and States
Basic Criminal Environmental Investigations
Basic Environmental Investigations Training (WSP)
Basic Environmental Investigations Training (SEEN)
Basic Environmental Investigations Training/Basic Environmental
Enforcement Training
Basic Inspector Course
Basic Level Health and Safety Training
Case Development Training for FIFRA/TSCA/EPCRA
CFC Transboundary Shipment Compliance Monitoring
Comprehensive Ground-water Monitoring Evaluation (CME) Inspection
Training - CBT Format
Conducting Multimedia Inspections
Diagnostic Compliance Inspection Training
Environmental Enforcement Negotiations Skills — The Basics (Video)
Environmental Enforcement Training
Environmental Statutes Review Course - CBT
Field Investigations Sampling and Laboratory Analysis for Mexican
Inspectors
Groundwater Chemistry and Sampling
Hazardous Waste Compliance Monitoring for Customs and
Environmental Inspectors
Health and Safety Plan
Inspection and Enforcement for Missouri Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Personnel
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English, Spanish
English
English
English
English
English, Spanish
English
English, Spanish
English
English
USA44
USA34
USA01
USA02
USA39
USA03
USA38
USA04
USA41
USA42
USA05
USA06
USA35
USA55
USA07
USA62
USA08
USA09
USA47
USA10
USA59
USA11
USA12
USA13
USA14
USA15
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
LANGUAGE
COURSE #
USA
Intermediate Level Health and Safety Training
Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
Interviewing Techniques for Regulators
Multimedia Inspections
Multimedia Inspections
Multimedia Training for Regulators
Negotiations Skills Training (SEEN)
Negotiations Skills Training
NPDES Compliance Inspection Training Program Student's Guide
NPDES Minimum Program Specific Inspector Training
NPDES Performance Audit at Biomonitoring Laboratory
NPDES Inspector Training: Records Review (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Sludge Sampling (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Inspecting a Parshall Flume (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Sampling at a Wastewater Treatment Facility
(Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Conducting a Laboratory Audit (Video)
PIRT: Pesticide Product Enforcement Course
PIRT: Use Enforcement Course (Worker Protection Standards)
Pollution Prevention for Enforcement and Compliance Officers
PREP: Senior Comprehensive Course .(Refresher)
Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Training
Principles of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Process Mapping
Prosecuting Environmental Crime (MEEA)
RCRA Enforcement Practitioners Workshop
RCRA Inspector Institute - Basic
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
English, Polish,
Hungarian,
Russian,
Spanish,
Indonesia
English
English
English
English
USA36
USA16
USA17
USA18
USA19
USA20
USA43
USA21
USA22
USA23
USA24
USA49
USA50
USA51
USA52
USA53
USA56
USA57
USA40
USA58
USA25
USA26
USA27
USA45
USA61
USA29
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
LANGUAGE
COURSE #
USA , '
Refresher Health and Safety Training
Sampling for Hazardous Waste
Sanitary Survey Training for Inspectors of PWS
SEP Policy Training - Video Format
Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Data at RCRA Facilities
DIG (Underground Injection Control) Inspector
Wastewater Sampling - CBT format
English
English
English
English
English
English
English
USA37
USA31
USA32
USA46
USA33
USA48
USA54
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INDEX OF INSPECTOR TRAINING COURSES BY LANGUAGE
COUNTRY
COURSE TITLE
COURSE*
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Environmental Protection Inspector
" Chinese
China
Training Programs for Provincial Inspectors
HKG01
CHN01
Dutch , - . ' " -
The Netherlands
Environmental Law Enforcement in Practice- An integral approach
English
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Air Quality
Contaminated Land and Groundwater
Environment Protection Enforcement
Environment Protection Enforcement Certificate Course
Expert Witness
Investigations
Landfills
Noise Assessment, Measurement and Control
Water Quality
Advanced Investigative Techniques
Advanced Investigators Course
Basic Course for Inspectors
Basic Interviewing Techniques ;
Basic Investigators Course
CITES Training Course for Customs Inspectors
Confined Space Entry
Environmental Auditing Course
Expert Witness
Expert Witness
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations Course -
Advanced
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations - Basic
NLD01
'.•>••
AUS03
AUS04
AUS01
AUS02
AUS05
AUS06
AUS07
AUS08
AUS09
CAN01
CAN02
CAN03
CAN04
CAN05
CAN06
CAN07
CAN08
CAN09
CAN 10
CAN11
CAN12
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COUNTRY
COURSE TITLE
' ; - " English
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
England
Ireland
Ireland
Ireland
Ireland
Ireland
Kenya
The Netherlands
USA
USA
USA
USA
Groundwater Investigation
Health and Safety Training Course
Investigations and Investigative Techniques
Metal Mining Liquid Effluents Regulations Course
Monitoring, Sampling and Inspection for Sewer Use By-Law
Enforcement Officers
Multimedia Sampling Course
National Pollutant Release Inventory Course
Ocean Dumping Regulations Course
Sampling in the Environment
Visible Emissions Identification
Dispersion Monitoring
Environmental Audit
Ground Water Protection
Integrated Pollution Control Training for Inspectors
Monitoring of Radioactive Substances
PACE CPIA (Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act)
Technical Audit of Sewer Hydraulics Models
Waste Foundation Course
Water Quality Foundation
Environmental Law
Environmental Regulations
Groundwater and Groundwater Modelling
Hydrol and Waste Management
Interview Skills
Prosecutors Course for Water Pollution Control
Project on Environmental Enforcement Practices
Administrative Enforcement and Case Development
Advanced Level Health and Safety Training
Advanced Interviewing
Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation Workshop
COURSE #
' ''"
CAN13
CAN14
CAN15
CAN16
CAN17
CAN18
CAN19
CAN20
CAN21
CAN22
GBR01
GBR02
GBR03
GBR04
GBR05
GBR06
GBR08
GBR09
GBR10
IRL01
IRL03
IRL04
IRL05
IRL06
KEN01
NLD02
USA44
USA34
USA01
USA02
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COUNTRY
COURSE TITLE
English
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Air Inspector/Source Specific Inspection/Case Worker Training
Air Inspector Training Series
Air Practitioners Enforcement Workshop for U.S. EPA Regions and
States
Basic Criminal Environmental Investigations
Basic Environmental Investigations Training/Basic Environmental
Enforcement Training
Basic Environmental Investigations Training (WSP)
Basic Environmental Investigations Training (SEEN)
Basic Level Health and Safety Training
Basic Inspector Course
Case Development Training for FIFRA/TSCA/EPCRA
CFC Transboundary Shipment Compliance Monitoring
Comprehensive Ground-water Monitoring Evaluation (CME) Inspection
Training - CBT Format
Conducting Multimedia Inspections
Diagnostic Compliance Inspection Training
Environmental Enforcement Training
Environmental Enforcement Negotiations Skills - The Basics (Video)
Environmental Statutes Review Course - CBT
Field Investigations Sampling and Laboratory Analysis for Mexican
Inspectors
Groundwater Chemistry and Sampling
Hazardous Waste Compliance Monitoring for Customs and
Environmental Inspectors
Health and Safety Plan
Inspection and Enforcement for Missouri Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Personnel
Intermediate Level Health and Safety Training
Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
Interviewing Techniques for Regulators
Multimedia Inspections
Multimedia Inspections
- " •
COURSE*
USA03
USA39
USA38
USA04
USA05
USA41
USA42
USA35
USA06
USA55
USA07
USA62
USA08
USA09
USA10
USA47
USA59
USA11
USA12
USA13
USA14
USA15
USA36
USA15
USA17
USA18
USA19
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COUNTRY
COURSE TITLE
COURSE #
English
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Multimedia Training for Regulators
Negotiations Skills Training (SEEN)
NPDES Compliance Inspection Training Program Student's Guide
NPDES Performance Audit at Biomonitoring Laboratory
NPDES Inspector Training: Records Review (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Sludge Sampling (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Inspecting a Parshall Flume (Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Sampling at a Wastewater Treatment Facility
(Video)
NPDES Inspector Training: Conducting a Laboratory Audit (Video)
NPDES Minimum Program Specific Inspector Training
PIRT: Pesticide Product Enforcement Course
PIRT: Use Enforcement Course (Worker Protection Standards)
PREP: Senior Comprehensive Course (Refresher)
Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Training
Principles of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Process Mapping
Pollution Prevention for Enforcement and Compliance Officers
Prosecuting Environmental Crime (MEEA)
RCRA Enforcement Practitioners Workshop
RCRA Inspector Institute Basic
RCRA Inspector Institute Advanced
Refresher Health and Safety Training Course
Sampling for Hazardous Materials
Sampling for Hazardous Waste
Sanitary Survey Training for Inspectors of PWS
Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Data at RCRA Facilities
SEP Policy Training - Video Format
UIC (Underground Injection Control) Inspector
Wastewater Sampling - CBT format
USA20
USA43
USA22
USA24
USA49
USA50
USA51
USA52
USA53
USA23
USA56
USA57
USA58
USA25
USA26
USA27
USA40
USA45
USA61
USA28
USA29
USA37
USA30
USA31
USA32
USA33
USA46
USA48
USA54
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COUNTRY
COURSE TITLE
COURSE*
Estonian
Estonia
Judicial and Administrative Environmental Procedures
EST01
French
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Advanced Investigators Course
Basic Course for Inspectors
Basic Investigators Course
CITES Training Course for Customs Inspectors
Environmental Auditing Course
Expert Witness
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations Course - Advanced
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations Course - Basic
Health and Safety Training Course
Metal Mining Liquid Effluents Regulations Course
Multimedia Sampling Course
National Pollutant Release Inventory Course
Ocean Dumping Regulations Course
CAN02
CAN03
CAN05
CAN06
CAN08
CAN10
CAN11
CAN12
CAN14
CAN15
CAN18
CAN19
CAN20
- German , - '-;
Germany-Bavaria
Germany-Bavaria
Training Course for Official Inspection - Advanced
Training Course for Official Inspection - Basic
DEU01
DEU02
Hungarian
USA
Principles of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
USA26
Indonesian
USA
Principles of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
USA26
Polish
USA
Principles of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
USA26
Russian
USA
Principles of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
USA26
Spanish
Chile
Chile
Advanced Course of Risk Prevention in Occupational Health
Environmental Health Management Diploma
CHL01
CHL02
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COUNTRY
COURSE TITLE /
COURSE #
; Spanish' " " ,", - " ;V;
Chile
Chile
Chile
Costa Rica
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
USA
USA
USA
USA
Environmental Impact Assessment
Multimedia Inspections
Noise Measurement Techniques for Point Sources
Bioethics
Contaminated Sites Clean Up
Description and Evaluation of Risks in Unit Operations
Environmental Auditing Course
Environmental Auditing in the Fish Processing Industry
Environmental Auditing in Health Services
Environmental Auditing in the Maquila (textile) Industry
Environmental Auditing in Recreational Facilities (Hotels and Coastal
Resorts)
Hazardous Waste Management
and Disposal
Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Environmental Procedures
Conducting Multimedia Inspections
Field Investigations Sampling and Laboratory Analysis for Mexican
Inspectors
Hazardous Waste Compliance Monitoring for Customs and
Environmental Inspectors
Principles of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
CHL03
CHL04
CHL05
CRI01
MEX01
MEX02
MEX03
MEX04
MEX05
MEX06
MEX07
MEX08
MEX09
USA08
USA11
USA13
USA26
Thai ' '- •;; ""rt
Thailand
Pollution Control Official Training Program
THA01
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Basic and Multimedia inspector Training
Canada
[CAN03]
Basic Course for Inspectors
The purpose of this course is to provide pollution
enforcement inspectors with the core skills they
require to perform their jobs. This course teaches
Environment Canada's decision making process to
inspectors, the powers and duties of an inspector,
and the procedures to undertake before and after
inspecting a site. By the end of the course,
inspectors know their individual powers and
obligations, how to inspect a site, the various
techniques that are required in order to interview a
corporation and the process of corresponding with
regulated firms.
5 days
Lecture, Exercises,
Case Studies,
Question and
Answer Session,
Exam
English, French
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
Chile
[CHL03]
Environmental Impact Assessment
The purpose of this course is to provide theoretical
and practical information about environmental
impact assessments. The course is directed to
health ministry professionals and technicians
responsible for inspecting and evaluating projects.
The course differs across the country because it
emphasizes the typical projects of each region. The
course includes the following topics:
1. Predictive Tools: Experimental Models,
Mathematical Models and Reconnaissance
Techniques.
2. Evaluation Methods: Matrix Interactions, Network
Interaction and Check Lists.
5 days
Lectures
Workshops
Fieldwork
Spanish
Carolina de la Fuente,
Division de Salud
Ambiental
Ministerio de Salud
tel: +664 12 50
fax: +664 42 08
e-mail: cfuente©
netline.cl
Chile
[CHL04]
Multimedia Inspections
This course offers auditors training regarding air,
water, and soil contamination produced by industrial
sources. Inspectors acquire the basic concepts to
complete multimedia inspections in industrial
facilities. The subjects covered are:
1. Health and safety for fieldwork operations
2. Basic concepts to determine compliance with
environmental regulations during an inspection
3. Inspection of wastewater
4. Pollution prevention
5. Industrial processes
5 days
Lectures,
Workshops,
and Fieldwork
Spanish
Gonzalo Aguilar,
Pamela Santibanez,
Division de Salud
Ambiental
Ministerio de Salud
tel: +664 12 44
fax: +664 42 08
e-mail:
gaguilar@ netline.cl -
or-
spamela@netline.cl
China
[CHN01]
Training Programs for Provincial Inspectors
These courses were held by the State Environmental
Protection Administration for provincial inspectors
on various topics such as pollution control,
environmental management, environmental
monitoring and natural resources conservation
30 hours
lassroom, Field
hinese
Meng Fanli
115XiZhiMenNeiNan
Kiao Jie, Beijing, 100035
tel: +86-10-66153366
fax: +86-10-66151768
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
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PERSON TO
CONTACT
Basic and Multimedia Inspector Training
England
[GBR04]
Integrated Pollution Control Training for
Inspectors
This course provides inspectors with general training
to become an Integrated Pollution Control Inspector.
Topics covered include: Health and Safety;
Chemical Engineering; Monitoring; Sampling; and
Environmental Impact Assessment.
2 years
On-the-Job
Training
English
Mr. Munns,
UK Environment Agency
(Bedford)
tel:+44-1234-277011
fax: +44-1234-355163
Germany-
Bavaria
[DEU01]
Advanced Training Courses for Official
Inspectors
This course occurs several times a year on different
current topics in the fields of air pollution control and
security of industrial installations, as well as waste
management and noise protection.
1-2 days
lassroom,
Lecture
German
Otto Wunderlich,
Bavarian State Agency
for Environmental
Protection
tel: +49-89-9214-2250
Germany-
Bavaria
[DEU02]
Basic Training Course for Official Inspectors
This course prepares participants for their function
as local authorities for environmental protection.
Topics of the course are noise protection, waste
management and air pollution control.
1 year
lassroom
9 weeks,
Practical Work with
Authorities for 43
weeks
German
Otto Wunderlich,
Bavarian State Agency
for Environmental
Protection
tel:+49-89-921-42250
Hong Kong
[HKG01]
Environmental Protection Inspector
The course is designed to provide environmental
inspectors with a comprehensive overview of
information on procedures and practices involved in
a multimedia perspective of air, noise, waste, arid
water. This includes general background, and more
specifically, information on inspections, monitoring
and compliance measurement, control processes,
the legal framework and enforcement.
24 days
Lecture,
Field Visits
Cantonese
Paul Claughan,
Hong Kong
Environmental Protection
Dept.
tel: +852-2516-1768
fax: +852-2960-1756
e-mail: epdtsg@
hkstar.com
Thailand
[THA01]
Pollution Control Official Training Program
This course for all inspectors provides trainees with
crucial information on the environmental compliance
and enforcement process, the role and authority of
Pollution Control Officials, and strategies for
inspecting different pollution sources and different
media.
24 hours (within 4
days)
Classroom, Field,
Workshop, Case
Study, Roleplay,
Manual, Visual
Aids, Instructor
Guide, Video,
Certificate, No
Exams
Thai
Mr. Sopon Tatichotiphan
Pollution Control
Department, Ministry of
Science Technology and
Environment, Thailand
tel: +662-619-2290
fax: +662-619-2285
e-mail: sopon.t@pcd.go
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Basic and Multimedia Inspector Training
Mexico
[MEX02]
Description and Evaluation of Risks in Unit
Operations
This course explains the fundamentals of unit
operations in industrial processes. It provides the
basic concepts and criteria used to identify risks and
deficiencies found in unit operations and integrates
them into the methodology used for environmental
auditing. The course includes the following topics:
1. Introduction to unit operations in industrial
processes and its inclusion in the methodology
for environmental auditing
2. Unit operations definitions and fundamentals
(mass balances, energy balances, applications
for equipment design)
3. Selection of unit operations (i.e., equipment) for
process engineering
4. Control instruments for industrial equipment
5. Safety devices for industrial equipment
6. Evaluation of a piping and control diagram
1 week
Spanish
Procuradurfa Federal de
Protecci6n al Ambiente
Direccion de
Coordination y
Capacitacion
tel: +528-666-94-50
fax: +528-666-94-52
USA
[USA06]
Basic Inspector Course
This introductory course is designed for new federal,
state, and local environmental inspectors. This
course provides an overview of all aspects of
inspection preparation, conduct and follow-up. The
course also introduces various federal
environmental laws and regulations.
4 days
Lecture (available
on computer disk)
English
Don Gipe,
National Enforcement
Training Institute
tel: +01-303-969-5815
USA
[USA08]
Conducting Multimedia Inspections
This course provides an inspector with a
comprehensive review of multimedia inspections,
including health and safety requirements,
fundamentals of compliance inspections for air,
water, hazardous waste, process control and
pollution prevention. One day of this course can be
dedicated to country specific topics. This course has
been taught in Mexico and Chile.
5 days
.ecture,
Field Training,
and Video
English, Spanish
US EPA Office of
Federal Activities
tel: +01-202-564-7139
USA
[USA18]
Multimedia Inspections (1)
This course is designed for regulatory personnel
from waste, air and water programs. The course
includes practical exercises on multimedia
inspections and sampling, in addition to
presentations involving student participation and
discussion. Topics covered include multimedia
presentations on air, water, and hazardous waste;
how to conduct a multimedia inspection; case
management; and other related subjects.
3 days
Lecture, Exercises
English
Connie Morder-Gillis,
Northeast Environmental
Enforcement Projects
tel: +01-609-292-0987
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
Basic and Multimedia Inspector Training
USA
[USA19]
USA
[USA20]
USA
[USA27]
Australia
[AUS03]
Multimedia Inspections (2)
This course, developed by an EPA/state workgroup,
provides training on multimedia approaches to
determining total environmental compliance and
how to use this information to prepare multimedia
enforcement actions, investigation techniques,
investigation coordinator responsibilities, and legal
requirements.
Multimedia Training for Regulators
This course includes practical exercises in
multimedia inspection methods. A sampling
demonstration is held as well as an.on-site mock
inspection of an operating electroplating facility.
Process Mapping
This program involves a one day training portion in
the classroom and a half-day on-site training at a
business location to learn how to identify the
components of any process used to manufacture or
provide services. With this knowledge, participants
can assess any process and then identify areas that
produce waste/pollution and fashion solutions to
prevent pollution.
4 days
Lecture
English
3 days
English
1.5 days
Lecture and
On-Site Training
English
„: ..A?r ;';,:*
Air Quality
This course for Australian Environment Protection
Authority Operations inspectors offers practical
knowledge and experience in air quality and
increases competence in the following areas:
1. Using and interpreting Air-SEPP
2. Plant siting issues
3. Processing applications for work approvals and
licences
4. Identifying and predicting air emissions from
point and fugitive sources
5. Air pollution control technologies
6. Modelling
7. Regional and global air quality issues
2 days
Classroom (and a
Computer Training
Room)
English
PERSON TO
CONTACT
•" f
Carroll Wills,
National Enforcement
Training Institute
tel: +01-303-969-5815
Jim Triner,
Midwest Environmental
Enforcement Assoc.
tel: +01-847-742-1249
Leila Wrathall, Oregon
Department of
Environmental Quality
tel: +01-503-229-6661
•" ff
Shea Edwards,
Environment Protection
Authority
tel: +03-9628-5001
fax: +03-9628-5205
email: +shea.edwards
@epa.vic.gov.au
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COURSE
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PERSONTO
CONTACT
Air!
Canada
[CAN07]
Confined Space Entry
This course familiarizes participants with safe
practices and procedures for entry and the correct
operation and maintenance of equipment.
Participants are provided with an opportunity to
learn about the following topics: safety
requirements; physical and atmospheric hazards of
confined spaces; protective equipment; respiratory
protection; atmospheric sensing and detection; entry
procedures; and emergency and rescue techniques.
5 days
Lecture, Hands-on
Practice, Exercises
English
Ed Keough,
Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Energy
tel: +01-416-440-3529
Canada
[CAN22]
Visible Emissions Identification
This course provides participants an opportunity to
acquire comprehensive knowledge of visible
emissions - their cause and regulation; classification
and identification of sources; legal aspects and
courtroom appearances; practice in identification of
opacities of visible emissions; and other related
subjects.
3 days
Lecture, Practice
Sessions
English
Ed Keough,
Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Energy
tel: +01-416-440-3529
USA
[USA38]
Air Practitioners Enforcement Workshop for U.S.
EPA Regions and States
This course provides enforcement and case
development training to Regional and State
inspectors, case workers, and attorneys; covers
intermediate and advanced topics.
English
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
USA
[USA39]
Air Inspector Training Series
This series of basic through advanced courses
provides training for federal, state, local and tribal
inspectors to meet the requirements of EPA.Order
3500.1 and basic enforcement, source-specific
inspection training and some case development
training. Delivered by Rutgers University/EOHSI.
English
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
USA
[USA03]
Air Inspector/ Source Specific Inspection/ Case
Worker Training
This is a series of courses which provides training
for federal, state, local, and tribal inspectors and
provides basic enforcement, source specific
inspection-training, and case development training
for other enforcement personnel.
Series of Lectures
English
Mary Boyer,
California Air Resources
Board
tel: +01-916-322-6037
Auditing (Inspection)
Canada
[CAN08]
Environmental Auditing Course
This course provides inspectors with basic
knowledge of the environmental audit process, and
trains inspectors in applying and developing audit
skills and techniques for conducting specialized
inspection activities.
3 days - Lecture,
Discussion,
Practicles,
Exercises, Course
Evaluation
English
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
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England
[GBR02]
England
[GBR08]
Mexico
[MEX03]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
s <• >
',»•! r r"
COURSE
FORMAT
Auditing (Inspection)
Environmental Audit
This course teaches the techniques of auditing
environmental performance and controls. The
training will enable inspectors to carry out the
following tasks:
1. Understand and apply the techniques of waste
minimization
2. Plan and conduct an environmental audit
3. Identify and quantify the environmental effects of
wastes
4. Understand the implications of all relevant
legislation
5. Apply environmental management systems
6. Use the range of relevant Environment Agency
waste minimization tools
Technical Audit of Sewer Hydraulics Models
This specialized course instructs water quality
modelers on how to audit, assess, and regul.atethe
modelling of sewerage systems in support of
consent applications for intermittent discharges.
The course covers these topics:
1. The role of sewer hydraulic models in consenting
intermittent discharges
2. The principles of hydraulic modelling of sewer
systems
3. The capabilities and weaknesses of commonly
used models
4. How to interpret model results
5. Data requirements
Environmental Auditing Course
The course explains how to perform and supervise
environmental audits in industrial facilities. The
course is offered to environmental auditors, related
government personnel, and the private industry.
The topics covered are:
1. Background of environmental auditing (origins
and implementation)
2. Legal fundamentals
3. Introduction to environmental auditing
4. Auditing in industrial facilities
5. Pre-auditing stage, auditing stage, auditing
planning for production processes, and post-
auditing stage
6. Environmental and economic benefits resulting
from environmental auditing
days
Seminar, Case
Study, Discussion,
Practical Audits,
Exam
English
3 days
Lecture
English
1 week course .
Spanish
f tv * f
PERSON TO
CONTACT
•" ** >"* -.
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson,
UK Environment Agency
el: +44-1454-624400
fax: +44-1454-624409
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson
UK Environment Agency
tel: +44-1454-624400
fax: +44-1454-624409
Patricia Ordonez Ortiz,
Procuradurfa Federal de
Protecci6n al Ambiente
Direccidn de
Coordinaci6n y
Capacitaci6n
tel: +528-666-94-50
fax: +528-666-94-52
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Auditing (Inspection)
Mexico
[MEX04]
Environmental Auditing in the Fish Processing
Industry
This course instructs auditors in how to perform and
supervise environmental audits in the fish
processing industry. This course is also opened to
private industry. The topics covered are:
1. Background of environmental auditing (origins
and implementation)
2. Introduction to environmental auditing
3. Introduction to the fish processing industry
4. Environmental auditing in the fish processing
industry
5. Pre-auditing stage, auditing stage, environmental
auditing programs in two production processes of
the fish processing industry, and post-auditing
stage
9. Environmental and economic benefits resulting
from environmental auditing
1 week course
Spanish
Patricia Ordoftez Ortiz,
Procuradurfa Federal de
Protecci6n al Ambiente
Direccion de
Coordination y
Capacitacion
tel: +528-666-94-50
fax: +528-666-94-52
Mexico
[MEX05]
Environmental Auditing in Health Services
This course instructs environmental auditors and
related government officials in how to perform and
supervise environmental audits in health services
(i.e., hospitals, clinics, etc.). Private industry
personnel are invited to attend. The topics covered
by the course are:
1. Background of environmental auditing
2. Legal fundamentals, legal and historic
background
3. Applicable Regulations/Requirements
4. Administrative Requirements (government
criteria and policy)
5. Type of Health Services
6. Environmental auditing in health services
7. Pre-auditing stage, auditing stage, environmental
audit planning for health services, and post-
auditing stage
8. Environmental and economic benefits resulting
from environmental auditing
1 week course
Spanish
Patricia Ordonez Ortiz,
Procuraduria Federal de
Protecci6n al Ambiente
Direccion de
Coordinaci6n y
Capacitacion
tel: +528-666-94-50
fax:+528-666-94-52
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Mexico
[MEX06]
Mexico
[MEX07]
.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
mWi f f
COURSE
FORMAT
Auditing (Inspection) ,
Auditing in the Maquila (textile) Industry
The course explains how to perform and supervise
environmental audits in maquila facilities. The
course is designed for environmental auditors and
related government personnel, but private industry
participants are invited to attend. The topics
covered are:
1. Background of environmental auditing
2. Legal fundamentals
3. Introduction to environmental auditing
4. The maquiladora/textile industry in Mexico
5. Environmental auditing in industrial facilities
6. Environmental auditing in maquila facilities
7. Pre-auditing stage, auditing stage, environmental
audit planning for production processes, and
post-auditing stage
8. Environmental and economic benefits resulting
from environmental auditing
Environmental Auditing in Recreational
Facilities (Hotels and Coastal Resorts)
This course teaches how to perform and supervise
environmental audits in recreational facilities (hotels
and coastal resorts). The course is offered to
environmental auditors and related government
officials with private sector personnel invited to
attend. The topics covered by the course are:
1. Background of environmental auditing
2. Legal fundamentals, legal and historic
background
3. Applicable Regulations/requirements
4. Administrative Requirements (government
criteria and policy)
5. Types of Recreational Facilities
6. Environmental auditing in recreational facilities
7. Pre-auditing stage, auditing stage, environmental
audit planning in recreational facilities, and post-
auditing stage
8. Environmental and economic benefits resulting
from environmental auditing
1 week course
Spanish
1 week course
Spanish
PERSON TO
CONTACT
* • " •-, •"
=atricia Ordofiez Ortiz,
3rocuradurfa Federal de
Protecci6n al Ambiente
Direccidn de
Coordinacion y
Capacitacidn
tel: +528-666-94-50
fax: +528-666-94-52
'
Patricia Ordonez Ortiz,
Procuradurfa Federal de
Proteccidn al Ambiente
Direcci6n de
Coordinacidn y
Capacitacion
tel: +528-666-94-50
fax: +528-666-94-52
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COURSE
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PERSONTO
CONTACT
Customs/Transhoundary Inspection
Canada
[CAN06]
CITES Training Course for Customs Inspectors
This pilot course provides inspectors with the
fundamentals of CITES. CITES was designed to
combat the smuggling and illicit trading of various
species, to curtail economic losses from developing
countries, help protect, protect plants and animals
from extinction, and reduce cruelty involved in illegal
trade. Inspectors will learn how to adequately use
CITES control lists and verify the validity of CITES
export, import and special permits.
5 days
Lecture, Exercises,
Identification
Sessions, Video,
Exam, Course
Evaluation
English
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
Canada
[CAN11]
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes
Regulations Course - Advanced
This course provides enforcement officers with
background on Export and Import of Hazardous
Wastes Regulations, and allows enforcement
officers to interpret the effects of amendments to the
regulations on enforcement and compliance in their
region. The course also helps enforcement officers
to recognize enforcement and compliance is.sues
and explains the roles of Customs Inspectors and
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).
4 days
Lecture, Exercises,
Case Study, Exam
English
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
Canada
[CAN12]
Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes
Regulations Course - Basic
This course explains the conditions outlined in
Export and Hazardous Waste Regulations for
export, import, and transit of hazardous wastes.
The course will explain the background and rationale
for the regulations, document verification, and the
international system of waste classification.
4 days
Lecture, Exercises,
Case Study, Exam
English
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
USA
[USA07]
CFC Transboundary Shipment Compliance
Monitoring
The training is a one-day course for Customs
Service Inspectors to provide them with an
understanding of environmental and legal reasons to
stop the illegal importation of CFCs. The course
discusses the ozone layer, CFCs and their uses, and
the legal framework for banning CFCs.
1 day
Lecture
English
Phyliss Putter,
US EPA Region VI
Enforcement
tel: +01-214-665-7271
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COUNTRY
USA
[USA13]
Canada
ICAN19]
The
Netherlands
[NLD01]
The
Netherlands
[NLD02]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
Customs/Transboundary Inspection
Hazardous Waste Compliance Monitoring for
Customs and Environmental Inspectors
This course trains customs and environmental
officials in how to monitor compliance with laws and
how to regulate the transboundary shipment of
hazardous waste. The training seeks to build multi-
agency international cooperation and partnerships in
detecting violations of these laws. The training
includes modules on hazardous materials and
hazardous waste regulations, waste
exporter/importer profiles, hazardous waste
compliance monitoring, and other environmental
regulations governing transboundary shipments.
1 day
Lecture
Bilingual Course:
Spanish/ English
Environmental Compliance antt Enforcement
National Pollutant Release Inventory Course
This course trains explains the purpose and
functions of Environment Canada's National
Pollutant Release Inventory (NRPI) database with a
focus on compliance verification and enforcement.
Environmental Law Enforcement in Practice - An
Integral Approach
This basic training course provides general
information on environmental problems and
methods of handling these issues. Special attention
is given to the structure and function of different
authorities involved in the enforcement process.
Project on Environmental Enforcement Practices
The overall objective of this training course is to
improve the implementation, inspection, and
enforcement of environmental legislation through a
structured and systematic exchange of field
experiences in the Member States of the European
Union. A framework will be developed for the
analysis and reporting of the enforcement practices.
1 day
Seminar
English
Lecture, Hands-on
Experience
Dutch
Lecture,
Case Study
English
PERSON TO
CONTACT
'
Lawrence Sperling,
USEPA Office of Federal
Activities
National Enforcement
Training Institute
tel: +01-202-564-7139
'
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
Jo Gerardu,
Ministry of Housing,
Spatial Planning and the
Environment
Netherlands
tel: +31-118-633792
e-mail: Gerardu® IMH-
Zeeland.DGM.
minvrom.nl
Jo Gerardu,
Ministry of Housing,
Spatial Planning and the
Environment
tel: +31-1 18-633792
e-mail: Gerardu©
imh-zeeland.dgm.
minvrom.nlV
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
USA
[USA44]
USA
[USA10]
USA
[USA47]
USA
[USA40]
USA
[USA45]
Administrative Enforcement and Case
Development
This course is designed for inspectors, case
development officers and enforcement attorneys,
provides an overview of EPA's administrative
enforcement process. This course takes a case
from the inspection to presentation before an
Administrative Law Judge or a referral to the
Department of Justice. Topics include case
development, gathering evidence, witness and trial
preparation, argument, appeals, parallel
proceedings for criminal cases and writing an
Environmental Enforcement Training
This course consists of two sessions: one session
trains regulatory personnel in enforcement
techniques and the legal aspects surrounding
environmental cases, and a second session.trains
public sector environmental attorneys in scientific
and technical disciplines associated with
environmental cases. This course emphasizes
administrative and civil enforcement methods and
covers the topics of negotiation, pollution prevention
programs, bankruptcy, and other topics of current
interest in civil enforcement.
Environmental Enforcement Negotiations Skills -
- The Basics (Video)
This new course trains federal, state, local and tribal
enforcement personnel the basic techniques to
negotiate settlements in enforcement matters
Pollution Prevention for Enforcement and
Compliance Officers
This interactive workshop teaches the fundamental
concepts of pollution prevention and assessment
techniques, introduces the Supplemental
Environmental Projects (SEP) policy and shows how
to apply pollution prevention techniques to SEPs,
compliance assistance programs and injunctive
relief programs.
Prosecuting Environmental Crime (MEEA)
This training course is designed for local
prosecutors, and the regulators and investigators
with whom they will work. Students will discuss and
practice the necessary skills to successfully begin or
expand enforcement of environmental law and
regulations within their jurisdiction.
3 days
classroom
English
2 sessions
English
2 days
English
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Kathleen Braase,
tel: +01-602-542-3881
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
- . , ,
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
USA
[USA46J
USA
[USA26I
SEP Policy Training - Video Format
This new video course trains federal, state and local
enforcement staff how to implement the
Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy.
Course available in mid FY 1998.
Principles of Environmental Compliance and
Enforcement
The course provides a framework for designing
effective compliance strategies and enforcement
programs. It should enable participants to
implement environmental requirements in their own
nations. The course uses hypothetical case studies
to explore how nations develop environmental
requirements to address an environmental problem;
to examine the range of motivations to comply with
or violate environmental laws and the barriers to
compliance; and to describe the desired behavioral
changes. The course demonstrates how to develop
programs and strategies which address all elements
of the framework for compliance. This course
serves as a basis for capacity building and
information exchange.
3 days
Interactive
Facilitated
Sessions,
Exercises, Case
Studies, Role Play
English, Polish,
Hungarian,
Russian, Spanish,
Indonesian
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Beverly Updike,
U.S. EPA Office of
Federal Activities
tel: +01-202-260-8316
Environmental Law and Legal Training ', Y^
Australia
[AUS01]
Australia
[AUS02]
Environment Protection Enforcement
This course provides environmental officers with a
solid overview of the purpose, nature, and
procedures of the Environmental Protection Act of
1993. This ensures that students understand the
holistic approach to environmental protection, the
range of compliance tools and incentives available,
and the enforcement procedures to utilize if
necessary. A multimedia approach is used.
Environment Protection Enforcement Certificate
Course
This course is designed primarily for preparing
inspectors to become authorized officers under the
Environment Protection Act of 1993. Provides a
basic understanding of environmental laws and the
background, purpose, and structure of the South
Australian Environment Protection Act. It addresses
the roles and responsibilities of authorized officers
under the legislation and the available methods for
dealing with violations and enforcement actions. A
multimedia approach is used.
5 days
Lecture, Role-play,
Workbook
Exercises, Videos,
Transparencies,
Case Studies,
Exam, Certificate,
Course Evaluation
English
1 week
Classroom,
Overhead
Presentation,
Manuals, Reference
Materials, Take-
home Problem,
Certificate, Course
Evaluation
English
Ivan Winter,
EPA
South Australia
tel: +618-8204-2082
fax:+618-8204-2020
Paul Leadbetter,
Australian Centre for
Environmental Law,
University of Adelaide
tel +61-8-8303-5582
fax+61-8-8303-4344
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COURSE
FORMAT
Environmental Law and Legal Training
Australia
[AUS05]
Canada
[CAN07]
Canada
[CAN08]
Estonia
[EST01]
Ireland
[IRL01]
Expert Witness
This course gives Operations staff an understanding
of their roles in EPA legal proceedings. -The course
will enable trainees to prepare expert statements,
give oral evidence, and rebut another party's expert
evidence in courts and tribunals.
Expert Witness
This course is designed to increase participants'
comfort and confidence level as a witness by
providing information on relevant legislation, witness
rights and responsibilities, testimony preparation,
tips for giving evidence, proper conduct, and how to
deal with questions.
Expert Witness
This course is intended to raise the comfort level
and understanding of experts and other people that
could be involved in environmental prosecutions to
the court system and environment, and to train
participants in court behavior. By the end of the
course inspectors have a greater knowledge of the
investigation and prosecution process and better
understanding of the role of an investigator and
expert witness in court. Participants also acquire a
better understanding of the Canadian Court System
and its procedures.
Judicial and Administrative Environmental
Procedures
This course provides basic judicial knowledge to
practicing government environmental inspectors
who have not had judicial education. Inspectors
receive training on how to conduct inspections, the
requirements for an inspection, enforcement and
compliance, and ethics. The key topic is the legal
role of an inspector in regard to environmental
violations and crimes.
Environmental Law
This course introduces to the basic principles of
environmental law and of the major judicial
decisions in this area. Participants are instructed in
techniques for environmental management, the role
of the European Union and international law;
liabilities for environmental damage, water pollution
and air pollution legislation, waste legislation,
integrated pollution control.
Classroom,
Workshops
English
2 days
Lecture,
Case Studies,
Videos
English
4 days
Lecture,
Video, and
Mock Trials
English, French
40 hours
Classroom, Exam
Estonian
2 days
.ecture,
Case Study,
Exercises, and
Discussion
English
, PERSON TO
CONTACT
Shea Edwards,
Environment Protection
Authority
tel: +03-9628-5001
fax: +03-9628-5205
email: +shea.edwards
©epa.vic.gov.au
Ed Keough,
Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Energy
tel: +01-416-440-3529
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
Himot Maran,
Heiki Nurmsalu
email:
himot@klab.envir.ee
heiki@klab. envir. ee
Tom Stafford,
Environmental Protection
Agency
tel: +353-53-60600
fax: +353-53-60698
e-mail: t.stafford@epa.ie
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
- ,
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Environmental Law and Legal Training
Ireland
[IRL03]
Mexico
IMEX09]
USA
[USA59]
Environmental Regulations
This course provides an overview of the framework
for environmental control, mandatory requirements,
and voluntary environmental management systems.
Participants will gain a basic understanding of
environmental control mechanisms such as
planning requirements, environmental impact
assessments and integrated pollution control (IPC).
There is also a review of the requirements for waste
disposal, effluent discharge, air emissions and
noise; and an appreciation of the major
environmental management systems (EMS) and
auditing procedures which companies can
implement to achieve improved practices.
Legislative, Judicial and Administrative
Environmental Procedures
This course teaches participants about the reforms
and additions to the General Law of Ecological
Balance and the Protection of the Environment.
This course also reviews the criteria and plans
which must be followed when deciding what
recourse and methods of protection to use in certain
environmental situations.
Environmental Statutes Review Course - CBT
This interactive computer-based training course
covers the basic provisions and enforcement
authorities of CERCLA, CAA, CWA, FIFRA, EPCRA,
RCRA, and TSCA. The course is divided into seven
modules (one for each statute), and gives a
description of the regulatory program and to whom it
would apply, and summarizes the enforcement
authorities and some of the compliance and
monitoring techniques associated with the program.
Includes practice exercises and quizzes.
1 day
Workshop
English
3 days
Lecture, Texts,
Legal Reference
Manual, Case
Study, Overhead
Transparencies,
Workshop
Spanish
Tom Stafford,
Environmental Protection
Agency
tel: +353-53-60600
fax: +353-53-60698
e-mail: t.stafford@epa.ie
Edgar Del Villar,
Alvclais, PROFEPA
tel: +528-53-91 or
+528-54-02
fax: +528-53-91
e-mail: evillar©
buzon.semarnap.gob. mx
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Ethics *
Costa Rica
[CRI01]
Bioethics
This course provides ethics training based on the
assumption that neither legislation nor scientific
knowledge are the sole factors in determining the
protection of natural resources. The objectives of
the course are to offer the participants the logic and
methodological fundamentals to perceive the
human being as part of a relational organic system.
The course intends to promote attitudes of solidarity,
justice and equity with all living creatures and urges
the necessity of effective action for the defense and
conservation of natural resources.
40 hours
Lectures
Spanish
Bolivar Ulate Chacon,
Sistema Nacional de
Areas de Conservacion
tel: +506 283 8004
fax: +506 283 7343
e-mail: bybulate@
ns.minae.co.cr
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSONTO
CONTACT
Hazardous Waste
England
[GBR09]
Waste Foundation Course
This course gives inspectors a broader perspective
on daily waste-related role of inspectors by
discussing the.broad theoretical context of basic
waste regulation and management. Course topics
will include:
1. Definitions and sources of waste
2. Basic risk assessment for waste management
3. Management mechanisms
4. Legislative controls
5. Overview of relevant and related legislation
6. Waste minimization, treatment and incineration
7. Landfill design and control
4 days
Seminar, Case
Study, Discussion
English
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson
UK Environment Agency
tel: +44-1454-624400
fax: +44-1454-624409
Mexico
[MEX01]
Contaminated Sites Clean Up
The objective of the course is to provide
environmental auditors the fundamentals and
methods for clean up of hazardous wastes
contaminated sites. The topics covered are:
1. Introduction to contaminated sites clean up.
2. Regulatory Framework.
3. Contamination sources, transport paths and
receiving bodies for soils contamination.
4. Evaluation of effects caused by hazardous
wastes.
Direct investigation, monitoring techniques, field
and laboratory analysis.
Description of main techniques (physical,
chemical, and biological) for the cleanup of sites
contaminated with hazardous wastes.
1 week course
Spanish
Procuraduria Federal de
Protection al Ambiente
Direction de
Coordinaci6n y
Capacitaci6n
tel: +528-666-94-50
fax: +528-666-94-52
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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PERSON TO
CONTACT
Hazardous Waste
Mexico
[MEX08]
Hazardous Waste Management and Disposal
The course provides participants with the knowledge
to handle hazardous waste and identify the
procedures of handling and disposing of waste, as
well as provide the necessary knowledge of the rules
and regulations with regard to this issue.
5 days
Lecture and
Practical training
Edgar Del Villar
Alvclais, PROFEPA
tel:+528-53-91 or
+528-54-02
fax:+ 528-53-91
e-mail: evillar@ buzon.
semarnap. gob.mx
USA
[USA61]
RCRA Enforcement Practitioners Workshop
This course reviews techniques and processes
necessary for case development, participate in
discussions concerning the RCRA regulations,
and examine creative methods to pursue
enforcement. This course is open to RCRA
technical and legal enforcement personnel.
3 days
classroom
English
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
USA
[USA28]
RCRA Inspector Institute - Advanced
The Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) is
the U.S. law that addresses solid and hazardous
wastes. This course provides experienced RCRA
inspectors with information on the current and more
complex issues in RCRA enforcement, including the
definition of solid waste, land disposal restrictions,
air emission regulations, multimedia inspections,
and the changing role of the RCRA inspector.
5 days
Lecture
English
Ann Stephanos, National
Enforcement Training
Institute
tel: +01-202-564-4006
USA
[USA29]
RCRA Inspector Institute - Basic
The Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) is
the U.S. law that addresses solid and hazardous
wastes. This course is designed to provide state,
federal and local RCRA inspectors with a general
background in RCRA enforcement issues.
3 days
Lecture
English
Ann Stephanos, National
Enforcement Training
Institute
tel: +01-202-564-4006
USA
[USA33]
Statistical Analysis of Groundwater Data at
RCRA Facilities
The Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) is
a U.S. law that addresses solid and hazardous
wastes. The course begins with a guide to current
RCRA statistical regulations and the implications for
anyone analyzing groundwater data under RCRA.
Basic statistical concepts are explored as well as the
fundamentals of hypothesis testing and statistical
error at an entry and intermediate level.
3 days
Lecture
English
Kirk Cameron,
MacStat Consulting
tel:+01-719-532-0453
e-mail: kcmacstat©
aol.com
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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CONTACT
Health and Safety Training
Canada
[CAN14]
Health and Safety Training Course
This course is designed for enforcement personnel
involved in the numerous operations and activities
required at waste generating sites and contaminated
sites. It provides information necessary to 'evaluate
site hazards and implement safety procedures to
protect the health and safety of site personnel.
5 days
Lecture, Exercises,
Case Studies, Open
Forum, Course
Evaluation
English, French
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
Chile
[CHL01]
Advanced Course of Risk Prevention in
Occupational Health
The purpose of this course is to instruct engineering
professionals, from both the public and private
sectors, regarding risk prevention in the workplace.
The course has four parts:
1. Introduction to risk prevention of accidents and
occupational diseases.
2. Basic occupational health
3. Differentiated stages
4. Fieldwork
8 months
Lectures,
Workshops,
Group projects,
and Literature
Review
Spanish
Gustavo Molina,
Departamento de Salud
Ocupacional
Institute de Salud
Publica de Chile
tel:+239 11 05
Chile
[CHL02]
Environmental Health Management Diploma
The objective of this course is to instruct a
professional in the management of environmental
problems that affect human health. It provides an
overall approach that will enable the attendee to
understand the severity of environmental
degradation, the social and economical issues and
the impact of pollution on the population's health.1
Furthermore, the course intends to instruct the
attendees about project management in the area of
environmental health, stressing the population well
being in a sustainable development environment.
The course is divided into four modules:
1. Introduction to environmental health
2. Debate in environmental health, diagnostics and
answers
3. Environmental management and human systems
4. Social participation and the environment
255 hours
.ectures,
Workshops,
Laboratory
sessions, and
Fieldwork
Diploma
Spanish
Alejandra Figueroa,
Institute de Salud
Publica de Chile
tel: +239-11-05
Elisa Leon
Division de Salud
Ambiental,
Ministerio de Salud
tel: +664-12-44
fax: +664-42-08
USA
(USA34)
Advanced Level Health and Safety Plan
Information to be inserted.
hours
English
METI
Washington, DC
el: +01-800-EPA-NETI
el: +01-202-564-2430
ax: +01-202-564-0075
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COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
^Health and Safety Training J
USA
(USA35)
USA
[USA14]
USA
(USA36)
USA
(USA37)
USA
[USA14]
Basic Level Health and Safety Plan
Information to be inserted.
Health and Safety Plan
This course is intended for personnel responsible for
developing site specific health and safety plans at
uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and for extended
emergency response operations.
Intermediate Level Health and Safety Plan
Information to be inserted.
Refresher Health and Safety Training
Information to be inserted.
Health and Safety Plan
This course is intended for personnel responsible for
developing site specific health and safety plans at
uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and for extended
emergency response operations.
24 hours
English
1 day
Lecture, Computer
Exercises
English
8 hours
English
Minimum of 8 hours
annually
English
1 day
Lecture, Computer
Exercises
English
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Kathie Embry,
US EPA
(Halliburton NUS)
tel: +01-513-251-7669
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Kathie Embry,
US EPA
(Halliburton NUS)
tel: +01-513-251-7669
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Investigator Training \ /-Y
Australia
[AUS06]
Investigations
This course provides Australian EPA Operations
staff with knowledge of the relevant powers, controls
and provisions in the Act as they are applied to
motor vehicles, industrial waste, and scheduled and
non scheduled premises. Operations staffwill also
receive instruction on correct procedures for
investigating complaints, conducting fair and
thorough investigations, and the powers of
authorized officers. The course will enable staff to
enforce provisions of the Act; use pollution
abatement, noise control and clean up provisions of
the Act; and meet sampling requirements.
3 days
Classroom, Field
Work
English
Shea Edwards,
Environment Protection
Authority
tel: +03-9628-5001
fax: +03-9628-5205
email: +shea.edwards
©epa.vic.gov.au
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PERSON TO
CONTACT
Investigator Training
Canada
[CAN01]
Advanced Investigative Techniques
This course covers a number of subjects relating to
proper, concise and complete methods of
investigation of the Nova Scotia Department of the
Environment's Acts and Regulations. Emphasis is
placed on warrants, search and seizures,
lawyer/client privilege, statement taking techniques,
court briefs, disclosure. Charter of Rights, and
simulated court room proceedings.
4 days
Lecture,
Group Discussions,
Case Studies,
Video, and
Workshops
English
Derek White,
Nova Scotia Department
of Environment
tel: +01-902-424-6341
Canada
[CAN02]
Advanced Investigators Course
This course supplements current investigative
knowledge of the participant in several key areas.
The course is designed for investigators who are
non-peace officers and is designed to improve the
ability, skill, and knowledge of the investigator with
respect to their day to day duties such as gathering
evidence and information relevant to suspected
violations.
5 days
Information
Sessions,
Exercises,
Lectures, Case
Study, Exam,
Course Evaluation
English, French
Enforcement
Management Division
Environment Canada
tel: +01-819-953-0754
fax: +01-819-953-3459
Canada
[CAN04]
Basic Interviewing Techniques
This workshop provides information on what to look
for when conducting interviews and covers topics
such as reading body language, verbal, and non-
verbal signs.
1 day
Lecture and
Exercises
English
Dene Berry,
Alberta Environmental
Protection
tel: +01-403-427-6209
Canada
[CAN05]
Basic Investigators Course
This course prepares enforcement investigators for
their daily activities. Some of the topics covered in
this course include: the Canadian Judicial System;
Identification of an Offense; and Court Procedures
and Documents.
10 days
nformation
Sessions,
Exercises,
.ectures, Case
Study, and Exam
English, French
Enforcement
Management Div.
Environment Canada
tel: +01-819-953-0754
fax: +01-819-953-3459
Canada
[CAN15]
Investigations and Investigative Techniques
This basic environmental investigation course gives
participants a basic understanding and working
knowledge of the process and requirements for
successful environmental crimes investigation.
2 days
Lecture
English
Derek White,
Nova Scotia Department
of Environment
tel: +01-902-424-6341
England
[GBR06]
PACE CPIA (Police and Criminal Evidence Act
Criminal Procedure and Investigation Act)
Training in application of CPIA. PACE governs the
way offense investigations are conducted. The aim
of PACE training is to ensure that all Enforcement
Officers have a thorough understanding of relevant
PACE Codes of Practice and are competent in the
application of the Codes of Practice when carrying
out their regulatory duties.
English
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson,
UK Environment Agency
tel: +44-1454-624400
fax: +44-1454-624409
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Investigator Training
Ireland
[IRL06]
Interview Skills
This course provides practical training in the skills of
interviewing and assessing candidates. Participants
receive instruction in preparing for and structuring
interviews, questioning and listening skills, and
assessing candidates. Participants take part in
"live" interviews and feedback will be given on
recorded interviews.
2 day
Classroom,
Active Participation
English
Tom Stafford,
Environmental Protection
Agency
tel: +353-53-60600
fax: +353-53-60698
email: t.stafford@
epa.ie
USA
[USA01]
Advanced Interviewing
This program teaches participants how to get
information effectively from suspects and witnesses.
The program teaches a multi-disciplinary approach
to interviewing using the principles of influence,
negotiations, and bargaining.
5 days
Lecture,
Lab, and
Exercise Sessions
English
National Center for
State, Local, .& Intl. Law
Enforcement Training
tei: +1-800-743-5382
USA
[USA02] •
Advanced Interviewing and Interrogation
This workshop presents new techniques to enhance
the interrogator's ability to obtain a legally
acceptable confession. These techniques will give
the interrogator the ability to tailor the interrogation
to the suspect.
2 days
Workshop
English
Jim Triner,
Midwest Environmental
Enforcement Assoc.
tel: +01-847-742-1249
USA
[USA04]
Basic Criminal Environmental Investigations
This course leads investigators and environmental
inspectors through a criminal environmental
investigation. Topics include environmental
legislation, evidence collection, criminal procedure,
interviewing, and safety issues. The course
emphasizes the team approach to criminal
environmental investigations and includes a
practical exercise.
5 days
Lecture,
Class Exercise
English
Jim Triner,
Midwest Environmental
Enforcement Assoc.
tel: +01-847-742-1249
USA
[USA05]
Basic Environmental Investigations
Training/Basic Environmental Enforcement
Training
This course cross-trains environmental regulators
and criminal investigators in the methods and the
techniques of investigating environmental crimes.
The course offers joint presentations on topics of
benefit to both disciplines but also includes breakout
sessions for specific investigator or regulator topics.
The course emphasizes the team approach to
environmental crime enforcement.
3 to 4 day
Lecture
English
Connie Morder-Gillis,
tel: +01-609-292-0987
Kathleen Braase,
tel: +01-602-542-3881
Lana Burwell,
tel: +01-334-242-7369
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Investigator Train ing
USA
[USA41]
USA
[USA42]
USA
[USA15]
USA
[USA16]
USA
[USA17]
Basic Environmental Investigations Training
(WSP)
This course is designed to cross-train environmental
regulators and criminal investigators in the methods
and the techniques of investigating environmental
crimes. The course offers joint presentations on
topics of benefit to both disciplines but also includes
breakout sessions for specific investigator or
regulator topics. The course emphasizes the team
approach to environmental crime enforcement.
Basic Environmental Investigations Training
(SEEN)
This course is designed to cross-train environmental
regulators and criminal investigators in the methods
and techniques of investigating environmental
crimes. The course offers joint presentations on
topics of benefit to both disciplines but also includes
breakout sessions for specific investigator or
regulator topics. The course emphasizes the team
approach to environmental crime enforcement
Inspection and Enforcement for Missouri
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Personnel
This course targets new field personnel and covers
basic investigative issues and techniques for
conducting an environmental crimes investigation.
Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques
This course trains criminal investigators and
regulatory inspectors in the methods and techniques
of conducting witness and suspect interviews, the
interpretation of body language, how to improve
personal communications skills, and when and how
to change an interview into an interrogation.
Interviewing Techniques for Regulators
This course provides environmental regulators with
methods and techniques for conducting witness and
suspect interviews, discusses the interpretation of
body language, and helps to improve personal
communication skills.
3 days
classroom
English
4 days
classroom
English
2 days
Lecture
English
3 days
Classroom
English
1 day
Classroom
English
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
te!: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Bill Ralston,
Missouri Department of
Natural Resources
tel: +01-513-751-5942
Jim Triner,
Midwest Environmental
Enforcement Assoc.
tel: +01-847-742-1249
Jim Triner,
Midwest Environmental
Enforcement Assoc.
tel: +01-847-742-1249
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USA
[USA43]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
Investigator training
Negotiations Skills Training (SEEN)
This 2-day course for civil attorneys, inspectors,
engineers, and technical staff presents an overview
of the negotiation process with an emphasis on
conducting effective negotiations in accord with
State Protocol. Topics include basic principles of
negotiation, preparing the negotiation strategy, and
negotiation styles. Participants prepare and
participate in several practical exercises.
PERSON TO
CONTACT
< f
t f j <, -K-, •> ••
Connie Morder-Gillis,
tel: +01-609-292-0987
Lana Burwell,
tel: +01-334-242-7369
\" Pesticides r ., ' }• ' ," ,-<, -
USA
[USA55]
USA
[USA56]
USA
[USA57]
USA
[USA58]
Australia
[AUS08]
Case Development Training for
FIFRA/TSCA/EPCRA
This 2-day course trains federal and state
enforcement personnel in the basic processes and
legal requirements involved in developing and
successfully concluding a civil administrative case
issued pursuant to FIFRA, TSCA, and EPCRA.
PIRT: Pesticide Product Enforcement Course
This course trains federal, state and tribal inspectors
and enforcement personnel to perform inspections.
PIRT: Use Enforcement Course (Worker
Protection Standards)
This workshop reviews implementation of the
Worker Protection Standards (WPS), and trains
inspectors to complete WPS inspections.
PREP: Senior Comprehensive Course
(Refresher)
This course provides federal and state inspectors
and other enforcement personnel a broad overview
of pesticide regulations.
Classroom
2 days
English
English
English
English
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
Sampling' / ' ,;- ' ,,
Noise Assessment, Measurement and Control
This course is designed for Operations staff who
deal with noise matters. Noise assessment,
planning referral/work approval application
assessment, and complaint resolution are
addressed. Trainees receive technical training in
noise measurement and the use of simple noise
modelling.
2 days
The venue for this
course is
Theatrette.
English
Shea Edwards,
Environment Protection
Authority
tel: +03-9628-5001
fax: +03-9628-5205
email: +shea.edwards
©epa.vic.gov.au
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PERSON TO
CONTACT
Sampling
Canada
[CAN18]
Multimedia Sampling Course
This training allows inspectors to learn how to
sample and how to safely use various equipment
during field activities. By the end of the course,
inspectors know the proper procedures, equipment
and techniques necessary to sample appropriately
and safely during field activities.
4 days
Lecture, Exercises,
Case Studies,
Equipment Usage,
Exam, and Course
Evaluation
English, French
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
Canada
[CAN21]
Sampling in the Environment
This course provides introductory training in the
knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to take
valid and representative samples of the natural
environment or of manmade materials which may
enter the natural environment. Participants acquire
the basic principles of sampling theory and
submission, legal and complaint sampling, MOEE
protocols, safety, and technical assistance.
5 days
Lectures,
Case Studies,
Hands-on Exercises
English
Ed Keough
Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Energy
tel: +01-416-440-3529
Chile
[CHL05]
Noise Measurement Techniques for Point
Sources
This course offers environmental inspectors the
technical knowledge for measuring and evaluating
noise produced by point sources as required by
Chilean legislation. It is intended that attendees will
become confident with operating and maintaining
noise measurement equipment.
3 days
Lectures,
Workshops, and
Fieldwork
Spanish
Santiago Mansilla,
Division de Salud
Ambiental
Ministerio de Salud
tel: +664 12 50
fax: +664 42 08
e-mail: slmansil©
mail.bellsouth.cl
England
[GBR01]
Dispersion Monitoring
Training for the inspection of low level radioactive
closed sources.
English
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson,
UK Environment Agency
tel: +44-1454-624400
email: richard.skipp©
environment-
agency.gov.uk
England
[GBR05]
Monitoring of Radioactive Substances
This course provides inspectors with competency in
site visit monitoring. Inspectors are trained to use a
range of sampling equipment and confidently carry
out ad-hoc monitoring.
Lecture, Practicals
English
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson,
UK Environment Agency
tel: +44-1454-624400
email: richard.skipp
©environment-
agency.gov.uk
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COURSE
FORMAT
Sampling ^ ^ ^ ^_ ^ -'^
USA
[USA11]
USA
[USA12]
USA
[USA30]
USA
[USA31]
Field Investigations Sampling and Laboratory
Analysis for Mexican Inspectors
This course trains investigators, inspectors and
other enforcement professionals in inspection
techniques. Also available in the U.S.
Groundwater Chemistry and Sampling
The topics covered in this course include: the basic
principles of contouring; making and reading maps
of groundwater contaminate flow; principles of
solution chemistry; sampling of groundwater; what
information is needed before sampling; various
sampling methods; and documentation.
Sampling for Hazardous Materials
This course provides individuals who have little or
no sampling experience with the practical
information for effectively sampling hazardous
materials at Superfund sites. The course focuses
on sampling plan development, types of equipment
suitable for hazardous materials sampling, and
procedures for safely collecting samples.
Sampling for Hazardous Waste
This training covers sampling techniques and
procedures for the collection and processing of
hazardous materials.
Lecture
English/ Spanish
3 days
Lecture
English
3 days
Lecture, Class
Exercises, Outdoor
Field Exercises,
Hands-on Use of
Equipment
English
2.5 days
Lecture
English
PERSON TO
CONTACT
.• .• f
Lawrence Sperling,
National Enforcement
Training Institute
tel: +01-202-564-7141
Patrick McCarthy, Illinois
EPA
tel: +01-618-346-5120
Kathie Embry,
US EPA Contractor
(Halliburton NUS)
tel: +01-513-251-7669
Texas Natural Resource
Commission
tel: +01-512-239-0555
-\ ',:''- £oif , , ,fm, '':.'-'•
Australia
[AUS04]
Contaminated Land and Groundwater
This course provides trainees the ability to manage
site contamination and follow statutory
environmental protection and planning procedures.
Participants will gain knowledge in the following
areas:
1. Guidelines for assessment and management of
contaminated sites
2. Draft/final SEPP Contaminated Land
3. Identifying causes and consequences of land
contamination
4. Planning and conducting a contaminated site
assessment
5. Site remediation methods
6. EPA soil disposal procedures
7. Advising owners/buyers and consultants on soil
contamination issues
3 days
Classroom, Site
Inspection, Field
Investigation
English
Shea Edwards,
Environment Protection
Authority
tel: +03-9628-5001
fax: +03-9628-5205
email: +shea.edwards
@epa.vic.gov.au
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
Soil
Australia
[AUS07]
Landfills
This course provides Operations staff with an
understanding of the legislative framework
pertaining to landfilling, basic hydrological concepts
and their applications, and how to manage problems
associated with processes that occur within a
landfill.
2 days
Classroom,
Workshop, Mock
Works Approval
Application
Problem
English
Shea Edwards,
Environment Protection
Authority
tel: +03-9628-5001
fax: +03-9628-5205
email: +shea.edwards
©epa.vic.gov.au
Wafer
Australia
[AUS09]
Water Quality
This course is designed for staff who work on water
problems. The course provides trainees with ,
increased understanding of regional water pollution
problems, increased awareness of waste impacts on
water quality,
understanding of key elements of strategies for
water quality control, ability to evaluate options for
waste water management systems, ability to
recognize best practice waste management: systems
and experience in assessing waste management
systems using a checklist.
2 days
Classroom,
Interactive Case
Studies
Shea Edwards,
Environment Protection
Authority
tel: +03-9628-5001
fax: +03-9628-5205
email: +shea.edwards
©epa.vic.gov.au
Canada
[CAN13]
Groundwater Investigation
The training provides a basic understanding of
groundwater theory, sampling technology and the
information required to be documented in a
preliminary investigation of a groundwater
complaint. Topics covered include groundwater
terminology and concepts, groundwater sampling
devices, complaints and investigations, and other
related subjects.
5 days
Lecture,
_ab Sessions, Field
Exercises, and
Case Studies
English
Ed Keough,
Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Energy
tel: +01-416-440-3529 .
Canada
[CAN16]
Metal Mining Liquid Effluent Regulations Course
This course provides Fisheries Act Inspectors with
the knowledge of mining operations to help them
perform core specific activities related to Canada's
Metal Mining Liquid Effluent Regulations and
Guidelines.
4 days
.ecture, Case
Study, Exercises,
Discussion, Exam,
ourse Evaluation
English
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRTPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSONTO
CONTACT
Wafer
Canada
[CAN17]
Monitoring, Sampling and Inspection for Sewer
Use By-Law Enforcement Officers
This course provides participants with the necessary
skills to understand and enforce the Model Sewer
Use By-Law. Participants acquire a basic
understanding of: the effects of industrial wastes on
sewage collection systems, sewage works, the
natural environment, human health and safety, the
powers and responsibilities of an enforcement
officer, sample location selection and sample taking,
use of monitoring equipment, industrial inspections,
and courtroom procedures.
5 days
Lecture,
Exercise,
Role Play
English
Ed Keough,
Ontario Ministry of
Environment and Energy
tel: +01-416-440-3529
Canada
[CAN20]
Ocean Dumping Regulations Course
This course provides an overview of the 1975
London Dumping Convention and the subsequent
development of Canada's Ocean Dumping Control
Act Compliance monitoring, inspection procedures,
safety, and administrative requirements are also
addressed.
3 days
Lecture, Field Trip,
Scenarios, Exam,
Course Evaluation
English
Environment Canada
National Programs
Directorate
tel: +01-819-953-0754
England
[GBR03]
Ground Water Protection
This course demonstrates techniques and
procedures in regulating activities likely to affect
ground water.
English
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson
tel: +44-1454-624400
fax: +44-1454-624409
England
[GBR10]
Water Quality Foundation
This course is designed to provide basic knowledge
of water quality management and regulation to new
environmental protection team members, and
environmental protection officers and team leaders
with waste backgrounds who need water knowledge
to fulfil multi-functional roles. The topics to be
covered include:
1. Sources, causes and effects of water pollution.
2. Controlled waters.
3. Sewerage systems and treatment works.
4. Control of effluent discharge.
5. Pollution prevention.
4 days
Seminar,
Case Study,
Discussion, Field
Exercises
English
Richard Skipp,
John Nicholson
tel: +44-1454-624400
fax: +44-1454-624409
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
Water
Ireland
[IRL04]
Ireland
[IRL05]
Kenya
[KEN01]
USA
[USA62]
Groundwater and Groundwater Modelling
This course provides a practical approach to the
solution of groundwater problems. It instructs
participants in using the latest Windows-based
software to model groundwater flow and
contaminant transport. The course uses modelling
and visualization software from Environmental
Simulations, and incorporates leading USGS public
domain packages such as MODFLOW and
MODPATH. WINFLOW provides an introduction to
rapid analytical element modelling and
GROUNDWATER VISTAS is an enhanced Windows
design and visualization environment.
Hydro! and Waste Management
The International Association of Hydrogeologists
sponsors annual groundwater seminars on: water
wells, drilling design, construction, and operation
and maintenance to foster the exchange of
information and discussion from scientists and
engineers. The Water Wells seminar, for example,
covers topics that include: the causes of well
performance deterioration, diagnosing problems,
preventative measures and rehabilitating and
protecting wells from contamination.
Prosecutors Course for Water Pollution Control
This proposed course is designed for the technical
staff of the Ministry of Water Resources to enhance
enforcement compliance with the Water Act.
Course topics are to include: physical features of
Kenya related to water resource issues, legislation
on water resource use and pollution control, an
overview of government water resources institutions
and administration, water law implementation,
Criminal Procedure Code and the Evidence Act.
Comprehensive Ground-water Monitoring
Evaluation (CME) Inspection Training - CBT
Format
This interactive computer training product is a guide
to planning, conducting, and documenting RCRA
CME inspections. The course focuses on ground-
water monitoring policy and regulations rather than
the technical aspects of ground-water monitoring.
Modules include procedures for planning an
inspection, reviewing ground-water monitoring
documents, conducting site visits and writing CME
3-4 days
Hands-On
English
2 days
Lecture
English
«Proposed»
Lecture
English
English
PERSON TO
CONTACT
'
Tom Stafford,
Environmental Protection
Agency
tel: +353-53-60600
fax: +353-53-60698
email: tstafford@epa.ie
Tom Stafford,
Environmental Protection
Agency
tel: +353-53-60600
fax: +353-53-60698
email: t.stafford@epa.ie
Mary Karanja,
Ministry of
Environmental
Conservation
tel: +254-2-243-088
fax: +254-2-224-134
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
., f ' j f •->
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FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
, - Water " % ,-,*,-, ,, $
USA
[USA09]
USA
[USA22]
USA
[USA23]
USA
[USA24]
USA
[USA49]
USA
[USA50]
USA
[USA51]
Diagnostic Compliance Inspection Training
This course trains federal, state, and tribal
compliance inspectors to diagnose compliance
problems at major sewage treatment plants.
NPDES Compliance Inspection Training Program
Student's Guide
This course prepares novice inspectors to conduct
complete and accurate inspections under the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) program. This course is designed for
independent study. The student works under the
guidance of an experienced inspector or
"instructor" and performs a period of intensive field
work. The program reviews the Clean Water Act
(CWA) and focuses on the basic policies,
procedures, and NPDES inspection techniques.
NPDES Minimum Program Specific Inspector
Training
This course trains federal, state, local and tribal
inspectors and is required for conducting EPA
inspections of facilities that discharge to waters or
to sewers and regulated wastewater facilities
under Clean Water Act.
NPDES Performance Audit at Biomonitoring
Laboratory
Trains federal and state inspectors in conducting
inspections and audits of lab procedures and
capabilities.
NPDES Inspector Training: Records Review
(Video)
This 10-minute video shows records review
procedures of a typical NPDES inspection.
NPDES Inspector Training: Sludge Sampling
(Video)
This 20-minute video teaches sludge sampling
procedures at an National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) inspection.
NPDES Inspector Training: Inspecting a Parshall
Flume (Video)
This 16-minute video shows the procedures for an
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Parshall Flume inspection.
Lecture
English
Independent Study
and
Field Work
English
Lecture
English
Lecture
English
Video
English
Video
English
Video
English
Dan Chadwick,
NETI
tel: +01-202-564-7054
Dan Chadwick, National
Enforcement Training
Institute
tel: +01-202-564-7054
Dan Chadwick, National
Enforcement Training
Institute
tel: +01-202-564-7054
Dan Chadwick,
NETI
tel: +01-202-564-7054
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
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COUNTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE
FORMAT
PERSON TO
CONTACT
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USA
[USA52]
USA
[USA53]
USA
[USA25]
USA
[USA54]
USA
[USA32]
USA
[USA48]
NPDES Inspector Training: Sampling at a
Wastewater Treatment Facility (Video)
This 23-minute video teaches the procedures for
wastewater sampling at a wastewater treatment
facility.
NPDES Inspector Training: Conducting a
Laboratory Audit (Video)
This 25-minute video shows procedures for
conducting a Performance Audit Inspection of a
laboratory which performs toxicity testing.
Pretreatment Compliance Inspection Training
This course trains federal and state inspectors to
perform compliance inspections at sewage
treatment plants with industrial pretreatment
programs and at industrial users.
Wastewater Sampling - CBT format
This computer-based training course is designed
for state and federal compliance inspectors and
teaches proper wastewater sampling techniques.
Includes modules on pre-inspection preparation
and sampling procedures.
Sanitary Survey Training for Inspectors of PWS
This course trains federal and state inspectors in
conducting sanitary surveys (on-site review of
water source, facilities, operation, maintenance,
and monitoring compliance) of public water
systems.
UIC (Underground Injection Control) Inspector
Training
This course trains federal and state inspectors to
conduct inspections in the Underground Injection
Control Program.
Video
English
Video
English
2 days
Lecture
English
English
Lecture
English
1 day
English
NET!
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Dan Chadwick,
NETI
tel: +01-202-564-7054
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
Wendy Miller, National
Enforcement Training
Institute
tel: +01-202-564-7102
NETI
Washington, DC
tel: +01-800-EPA-NETI
tel: +01-202-564-2430
fax: +01-202-564-0075
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