oEPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Air Pollution Training Institute
MD20
Environmental Research Center
Reaearch Triangle Park, NC 27711
Air
Chronological
Schedule of
Air Pollution
Training Courses
October 1982
through
September 1983
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United States Air Pollution Training Institute
Environmental Protection MO 20
Agency Environmental Research Center
Research Triangle Park. NC 27711
Air
Chronological
Schedule of
Air Pollution
Training Courses
October 1982
through
September 1983
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
The Air Pollution Training Institute 1
Area Training Centers 1
Management and Operation 1
EPA Regional Offices 4
How to Use This Schedule 5
Registration 7
Applications for Courses 7
Approval of Applications 7
Confirmation 7
Cancellations/Substitutions S
Fees S
Grading and Certification S
Travel 9
Lodging 9
Lecture and Laboratory Courses 11
Course Characteristics 11
Course Materials for Registered Students 11
Availability of Course Materials to Others 11
Course Descriptions 12
FY 1983 Course Schedule 24
Self-Instruction, Correspondence, and Video-Instruction Courses. . .29
Self-Instructional (SI) Courses 29
Correspondence Courses 29
Video-Instruction (VJ) Courses 30
Registration in Home Study Courses 30
Availability of Materials 30
Course Listings 30
SI, Correspondence, and VI Course Descriptions 31
Application Forms 47
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INTRODUCTION
The Air Pollution Training Institute
The Air Pollution Training institute (APT!), with its associated pro-
grams. offers the widest scope of air pollution training in the United
States. Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, APT!
develops instructional material for and provides technical assistance
to training activity conducted in support of the nation’s regulatory
programs of air pollution abatement.
EPA-sponsored lecture and laboratory courses using APT!
materials are scheduled at several locations across the country. Self-
instructional courses providing opportunity for individual training at
home or in place of employment are obtainable from APT!.
Training material is continually updated, and individual courses
undergo periodic major revision.
Area Training Centers
Associated with the APT! in the conduct of air pollution training are
six universities who, with financial support from EPA, serve as Area
Training Centers (ATCs). The ATC role is dual: the Centers pro-
vide EPA-financed student support for graduate training in air pollu-
tion control science/technology, and they provide EPA-sponsored
intensive instruction (short courses) in the same subject area.
EPA financial support for graduate study is provided to individuals
employed in State/local air pollution control agencies or to
individuals interested in pursuing careers in air pollution abatement
in such agencies. Support provided through the ATCs is by
traineeship appointments and is conditional; Le, money is loaned
but the loan is forgivable for subsequent service in a governmental
agency. Traineeships provide money for tuition/fees and for living
expenses. Individual ATCs should be contacted for details of applica-
tion procedure.
ATCs also conduct scheduled APT! courses on their home
campuses. These courses, using APT! student and instructor
materials, are taught by ATC personnel, augmented by specialists
from industry and government.
Management and Operation
Activity of APT! and the ATCs is conducted under the technical
direction of the Manpower and Technical Information Branch
(MT!B), Control Programs Development Division, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards. Most APT! course materials are
developed by Northrop Services, Inc. under contract with EPA.
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Area Training Centers operate under grant agreements. With
minor exceptions, ATCs will conduct all regularly scheduled EPA-
sponsored air pollution comics for F l 1985.
ATC-taught courses are identified on the Fl 1985 course schedule.
Registration for all ATC courses is processed by the Air Pollution
Training Institute (see Registration section). The Area Training
Centers and their directors are:
1. Rutgers, The State University
Cook College
Joseph V. Hunter
Department of Environmental Science
P.O. Box 251
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
(Corn!. & FL’S) 201-932-9571
2. University of Florida
Dale A. Lundgren
Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences
Gainesville, Florida 52611
(Corn!. & FL’S) 904392-0854/0846
3. University of Cineinnad
Michael G. Ruby
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location 71
Cin cinn ati, OH 45221
(Corn!. & FL ’S) 513-475-2540
4. Ill inois Institute of Technology
Kenneth E. Noll
Pritzker Department of Environmental Engineering
Alumni Hall, Room 102
5200 South State
Chicago, IL 60616
(Corn!. & ETS) 312-567-5558
5. University of Washington
Michael J. Pilat
Department of Civil Engineering (FC-05)
Seattle, WA 98195
(Coml. & FL’S) 206-545-4789
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6. University of California, Davis
Daniel P. Y. Chang
Department of Civil Engineering
Davis, CA 95616
(Corn!. & FTS) 916-752-2537
Harvard University
David Leith (in regard to Traineeships only)
School of Public Health
665 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(Corn!. & fl ’S) 617-752-1169
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EPA Regional Offices
EPA Regional Offices may be able to provide technical assistance and
information on other air pollution training. For information, please
contact the appropriate Regional Office, as listed:
Air Branch
Region I —EPA
John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg.
Boston MA 02203
(ComL & FF5) 617-223-6883
Air Branch
Region Il—EPA
Federal Office Bldg.
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10007
(Corn!. & ETS) 212-264-2517
Air Programs & Energy Branch
Region 11 1—EPA
Sixth & Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(Corn!. & FTS) 215-597-8175
Larry Hyde
Manpower Development Specialist
Air & Hazardous Materials Div.
Region IV—EPA
345 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
(Corn!.) 404-881-4101
(FF5) 257-4101
Air Branch
Region V—EPA
230 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60604
(Corn!. & Fit) 312-886-626t
Air Branch
Region 1 1 1—EPA
1201 FLirn $tj
Dallas, TX 75270
(coml.) 214-767-1594
(FTS) 729-6555
Air Branch
Region VII—EPA
324 E. 11th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
(Coml.) 816-374-3791
(FFS) 758-3791
Air Programs Branch
Region 11111—EPA
1860 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80295
(Corn!.) 303-837-3471
(Fl ’S) 327-3471
Air Programs Branch
Region IX—EPA
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco, CA 9410
(Conil.) 415-974-8058
(FFS) 454-8058
Air Programs Branch
Region X — EPA
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(Comi.) 206-442-1230
(fl ’S) 399-1230
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How to Use this Schedule
This Chronological Schedule contains full information on Institute
courses and registration procedures. It is divided into several major
sections, including (a) Registration; (b) Lecture and Laboratory
Counts; (c) Self-Instructional, Correspondence, and Video-
Instruction Courses; and (d) Application Forms.
In the Registration section you will find application and registra-
tion instructions. In the section following is a course schedule for
Fiscal Year 1988, along with descriptions of lecture and laboratory
courses. Self-instructional, correspondence, and video-instruction
course descriptions appear in a later section. Finally, Application for
Training forms are included at the back of this schedule.
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REGISTRATION
Applications for Courses
Application for all lecture and laboratory courses must be made on
the standard Application for Training, included at the back of this
Schedule. You may photocopy the form if you need additional ones.
Please mail your application and fee payment (if applicable—see
section on tuition fees) at least 45 days before the course starting
date. The registration cutoff for courses without pre-course study is
10 days prior to the offering; for courses with pre-course study the
cutoff is 45 days prior to the beginning of class. Because courses fill
rapidly (some as much as 6 months in advance), you should send
your application as early as possible.
Telephone af44icaHons are not accepted.
Mail all applications to:
Registrar
Air Pollution Training Institute
Environmental Research Center, MD 20
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Approval of Applications
The basic pre-requisite for approval of an application is employment
in a position with work responsibility involving enforcement of or
compliance with regulatory programs for achievement of air quality.
Applications are reviewed for enrollment eligibility by APTI staff.
Applicants judged to be fully qualified are approved immediately
following application review. Applicants considered less than fully
qualified or those whose attendance would make class enrollment
exceed established ceilings are placed on a “wait” list with fmal
decision on acceptance for enrollment deferred until 4 to 6 weeks
before the scheduled begin date for the course. Ceilings are 36 for
lecture courses and 24 for laboratory courses.
Confirmation
Written notice of application action (acceptance, wait list, or dis-
approval) is typically mailed within 10 working days from receipt of
your application. Please do not telephone to check on application
status unless you have not received notice within the time frame
established by this section. Pre-course materials, if any, are mailed to
students who have been accepted for enrollment 4 to 6 weeks prior to
the course starting date.
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Cancellations /Substitutions
If you find that you cannot attend a course for which you are
registered, please notify the Registrar in writing as soon as possible.
APTI courses often have waiting lists, and your failure to cancel in
advance means that another qualified applicant cannot take your
place. To receive a refund of fees, you must cancel in writing at least
10 days prior to the course start date.
Substitutions cannot be made except through the normal applica-
tion and approval procedures.
Fees
Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and non-
Federal employees of regional, State, and local government agencies
are exempt from tuition fees. All other students must pay fees
according to the following schedule:
Count length Lecture course Laboratory course
3½ days $ 77.00 NA
4 days $ 88.00 $140.00
4½ days $ 99.00 $157.50
5 days $110.00 $175.00
Applicants employed by commercial firms must send a check or
money order payable to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
with the application form. EPA cannot bill individuals or companies
Non-EPA Federal employees must send a check or money order
with applications, or they may send billing instructions. The former
is preferable.
If you are subject to tuition fees, you must send payment or buffing
instructions (as appropriate); otherwise your application will be
returned to you without further consideration. No exceptions can be
made.
Grading and Certification
Course certificates and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are
awarded only to students who:
• maintain an attendance record considered satisfactory by the
Course Director. (Note: Students are expected to attend all
scheduled meetings of the class. Course Directors may authorize
short term absence for illness or emergency, but if such absence
exceeds 4 day over the period of the course, a certificate and
CEUs may not be awarded.)
• satisfactorily complete all course assignments.
• receive a satisfactory score on the final examination, normally
70% or above.
The Institute maintains a record of the CEUs awarded to each
student and updates this record as additional units are earned in
APTI courses.
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Travel
Students must make their own travel arrangements. Please note that
some courses include half days, which are always the last days (e.g., a
4½-day course beginning on Monday ends at noon on Friday). Allow
ample time between the end of the course and your departure.
Lod
Students must also make their own lodging arrangements. You will
receive local lodging infonnation with your confirmation letter when
such information is available.
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LECTURE AND LABORATORY COURSES
Course Characteristics
The Air Pollution Training Institute conducts both lecture and
laboratory courses. Instruction is intensive. Classes are typically held
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day; students usually have
homework problems and reading assignments for the evenings.
A course schedule for Fiscal Year 1983 and complete course
descriptions follow this introduction.
Course Materials for Registered Students
Students receive full course materials either in pre-course mailings or
during the course. These materials include such items as student
manuals, workbooks, lab manuals, and handouts, depending on the
course.
Availability of Course Materials to Others
Institute training materials, while developed primarily for use by
students in scheduled courses, are available to others under certain
conditions.
Selected course materials which have received EPA approval are
available in paper copy or microfiche from the National Technical
Information Service (NTIS), Springfield, Virginia. These materials
include Student Manuals, Student Workbooks, etc. You may deter-
mine which materials are available from NTIS by consulting our
publication, “Ordering APTI Materials from the National Technical
Information Service.” This document, which gives you complete
ordering information, is available from the Registrar. Other printed
course materials not available from NTIS may, under certain condi-
tions, be obtained from APTI.
Institute materials, as all USEPA publications, are in the public
domain and may be copied. The Institute does request that the use
of its materials in training courses or in other publications be
properly cited as a matter of courtesy.
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Course 411
Air Pollution Dispersion Models—
Fundamental Concepts
4½-day lecture aune
3 CLUe
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will comprehend the
role of meteorology in the transport and dispersion of airborne
pollutants. Students will be able to identify types and sources of
meteorological data, assemble such data needed for air quality
impact analysis and will understand the limitations that meteorology
as a science imposes on the accuracy of pollution dispersion
estimates. With case study and problem solving exercises, students
address selected basic problems in air quality impact analysis such as
meteorological instrument siting to obtain representative observa-
tions, industrial plant siting to minimize the impact of pollutant
discharge on receptors, calculation of continuous-release pollutant
concentrations, calculation of plume rise, etc.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Atmospheric structure and motion (fund2rnentals review)
• Statistical method in air quality impact analysis
• Meteorological measurements, instruments and instrument siting
• Meteorological observations and forecasts
• Climatology
• Atmospheric stability and turbulence
• Plume rise
• Dispersion models: point source, line source and area source
• Industrial plant siting
Desired Background
Completion of APTI Course SI:409; skill in operational use of
mathematics to the level acquired by successful completion of
freshman undergraduate courses in algebra.
1982-83 Offerings
December13-!?, 1982 Davis,CA
AugusS,1983 hicago,1L
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Course 413
Control of Particulate Emissions
4-day lecture course
S CEUs
Course Description
Students successfully completing this course will be able to evaluate
systems typically employed for controlling particulate emissions
including systems reviewed in installation inspection and systems as
reflected in permit applications. Installation inspection, typically
associated with an emission standard violation, is for the purpose of
determining need for regulatory action; permit review is for the pur-
pose of deciding whether a proposed particulate control system, when
operating as it is supposed to, will meet regulatory standards.
Students will acquire: (1) knowledge of the types of devices available
for particulate control; (2) an understanding of how the devices work
and of the influences on control efficiency; (3) ability to perform the
calculations necessary to determine control efficiency; and (4) ability
to select and size a particulate pollutant control device.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Particulate pollutant control equipment (cyclones, scrubbers,
fabric filters, electrostatic precipitators). For each of the foregoing:
principles of operation, design influences, mechanical
designs, efficiency considerations, installation factors,
typical applications, capital and operating costs.
• Particle dynamics
• Particle sizing
• Settling chambers
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree
1982-83 Offerings
October 19-22, 1982 Houston,TX
January 17-20, 1983 Gainesville, FL
July 18-21, 1983 New Brunswick, NJ
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Course 415
Control of Gaseous Emissions
4-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
Students successfully completing this course will be able to evaluate
systems typically employed for controlling emissions of gaseous
pollutants including systems in operation and as reflected in permit
applications. Evaluation may be associated with inspection or for
judging whether a planned system will meet regulatory standards. A
primary focus of the course is on calculations which are needed to
check system design. The course develops understanding of the
process factors which guide selection of control devices for various
abatement requirements and develops ability to select and size a
gaseous pollutant control device.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Basic concepts of gases (review)
• Gaseous pollutant control processes: (condensation, combustion,
absorption, adsorption). For each of the foregoing:
principles of operation, design influences 1 mechanical
designs, installation consideration and features, typical
applications, capital and operating costs.
• Gas flow design including fan laws
• Flue-gas desulfurization
• NQ control
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree
198243 Offerings
February 21-24, 1983 Gainesville, FL
March7-1O,1983 Seatt le,WA
Mayl7-20, 1983 ... Dallas,TX
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Course 423
Air Pollution Dispersion Models—Application
4½-day lecture course
3 CEUs
Course Description
Students successfully completing this course will be able to select
dispersion models appropriate to particular problems in air quality
impact analysis, will be able to guide application of the models,
judge validity of the answers, and apply some of the more basic
models. Students will become familiar with selected theories of
dispersion as employed in current modeling practice and with the
application of plume rise and dispersion formulas to actual situa-
tions. Students will review the accuracy of calculations based on
Pasquill ’s method and will apply the concepts employed in selected
dispersion models for point, area and line sources. Case study method
will be a part of the course.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Basic dispersion factors, data sources and representation
• Briggs’ plume rise equation
• Atmospheric dispersion factors in application of Gaussian theory
• Use of climatological data
• EPA guidelines on air quality models
• Single source modeling
• Topographical and pollutant type influences in physical modeling
• Cooling tower plume dispersion
Desired Background
Completion of APTI Course 411; skill in operational use of
mathematics to the level acquired by successful completion of
freshman undergraduate courses in algebra.
198243 Offerings
May2-6,1983 GainesvilleFL
Augustl5-19, 1983 ChicagoIL
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Course 427
Combustion Evaluation
4½-day lecture course
S CEUs
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will understand corn-
bunion principles and the more significant design influences on
achievement of combustion efficiency. In application of this
understanding students will be able to evaluate combustion system
design as typically contained in permit applications. Evaluation is for
the purpose of judging whether a proposed design will meet
regulatory standards. Students will also, in conduct of regulatory type
inspections, be able to recognize sub-optimal performance in combus-
tion system component operations. To help develop these skills the
course emphasizes problem sessions in which students make the basic
chemical/thermodynamic calculations involved in checking design.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Combustion fundamentals
• Burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas)
• Municipal incineration and the burning of solid wastes
• Catalytic incineration
• NO and SO, control
Desired Background
Engineering or scientific degree
1982-83 Offerings
December 6-10, 1982 Cincinnati, OH
Marchl4-l8,1983 Davis,CA
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Course 435
Atmospheric Sampling
4½-day laboratory course
3 CEUs
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will understand the
basis for selection of sampling methods and instruments appropriate
to various sampling needs. The student will be able to calibrate and
operate certain air sampling devices and will gain knowledge of fac-
ton affecting sample collection efficiency. Topics which are discussed
in lectures and investigated in the laboratories include: methods of
calibration, use of flow rate measuring instruments, general tech-
niques for sampling the atmosphere, and reference methods for
sampling and analyzing criteria pollutants.
A calculator is necessary for class exercises.
Major Topics
LECTURE
• Generation of test atmospheres of gaseous pollutants
• Effects of variables on atmospheric sampling
• Selection of sampling train components
• Air quality surveillance networks and theft siting
• Concepts and procedures for assuring quality in atmospheric
sampling
PARTICULATE LABORATORY
• High volume sampler and orifice calibration
• Reference flow device performance audit
• Use of constant flow controllers
FLOW LABORATORY
• Calibration of flow devices including wet test meters, limiting
orifices, rotameters, and mass flow meters
CONTROLLED TEST ATMOSPHERE LABORATORY
• Preparation of dynamic calibration gas via a dilution system
• Preparation of dynamic calibration gas via a permeation system
coupled with a dilution system
• Calibration of continuous monitors using these calibration gases
Desired Background
Skill in operational use of mathematics to the level acquired by suc-
cessful completion of freshman undergraduate courses in algebra.
198243 Offerings
September 27-October 1,1982 Cincinnati, OH
JulyIl—15,1983 Davis,CA
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Course 444
Air Pollution Field Enforcement
3½-day lecture course
2 (Its
Course Description
The student successfully completing this course will be able to follow
legally proper and effective procedure in investigating an air pollw
tion complaint, conducting an inspection, gathering evidence of an
emission violation, presenting that evidence effectively in fonnal
bearings or court sessions and finally to handle complaints in all the
steps involved in a way that generates public acceptance and support
of agency programs. The course provides an overview of the statutory
and regulatory base that govern enforcement actions and the types of
enforcement systems that may be employed. Case study method is a
part of the instruction with attention to specific problems such as
odor complaints and air pollution episodes.
Major Topics
• Common and statutory law as related to air pollution control
• The Clean Air Act
• The role of the field inspector
• Handling public complaints on air quality
• Inspection of air pollution sources
• Gathering evidence
• Hearing boards
• Courtroom procedures
• The expert witness
Desired Background
Course SI:422 —Air Pollution Control Orientation Course (3rd ed.) or
have a minimum of six months of applicable work experience.
198243 Offering
June 6-9, 1983 Cincinnati, OH
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Course 450
Sturce Sampling for Particulate Pollutants
4½-day laboratory course
S CEUs
Course Description
This course develops ability to plan for, guide, evaluate and (after
experience on the job) perform source sampling measurements to
determine rates of particulate emissions from stationary sources. The
course details and clarifies EPA Reference Methods I, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
The course develops: (1) knowledge of the equipment employed;
(2) understanding of why the prescribed methods are established; and
(3) ability to perform the calibrations and calculations which are a
part of the reference methods. Instruction relies heavily on laboratory
exercises where students work with stack sampling equipment. They
perform components of the various methods, extract a sample from
an actual or simulated stack, and make calculations necessary in
sampling procedure and for reporting test results.
Major Topics
• Basic concepts of gases .
• EPA Methods 1 through 5, process tasks and basis for tasks
requirement
• Source sampling equipment (function and calibration)
• Calculations in source sampling
• Orsat analysis
• Quality assurance and safety in source sampling
Desired Background
Enginering or scientific degree or technician work experience in
source sampling.
198243 Offerings
January 10-14, 1983 New Brunswick, NJ
March 14—18, 1983 Dallas, TX
July 11-15, 1983 Chicago, IL
September 19-23, 1983 Seattle, WA
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Course 452
Principles and Practice
of Air Pollution Control
3½-day lecture course
2 CEUs
Course Description
This entry level classroom course deals with the principles and prac-
dcc of air pollution control. The course presents a broad view of all
major practical aspects of air pollution control. The lessons include
information about pollutants, pollutant sources, effects of pollution,
dispersion of pollution, legal authority for air pollution control,
measurement and control of emissions, enforcement of regulations,
inspections, implementation plans, and other related topics.
This course should be taught at an instructional level equivalent to
that of advanced undergraduate university study. In the Air Pollution
Training Institute curriculum, it is a recommended background
course for all areas of study. Students should have a college-level
education.
Major Topics
• Legal authority—State, Federal, and local; administrative law,
regulation, and the agency
• Field enforcement: the role of the inspector
• Principles of ambient air sampling and analysis
• Criteria pollutants and reference methods for their measurement
• Elements of air quality surveillance networks
• Standards and criteria: the Clean Air Act and State implementa-
tion plans
• Legislative and judicial developments related to the Clean Air Act
• Meteorological and topographical factors affecting pollutant
dispersion
• F in iss ion regulations
• Source sampling for air pollutants
• Systems for control of pollutant emissions
• Expert testimony — an example of the specialist’s role in the agency
Desired Background
Course SI:422 —Air Pollution Control Orientation Course (3rd ed.) or
have a minimum of six months of applicable work experience.
1982-83 Offering
September 12-15, 1983 Davis, CA
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Course 464
Analytical Methods for Air Quality Standards
5-day laboratory course
3.5 CLUe
Course Description
This course is designed for chemists and technicians responsible for
the sampling and analysis of ambient aft. Calibration of continuous
analyzers is covered. This laboratory course emphasizes the reference
and equivalent methods for air quality standards, induding sulfur
dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone and carbon monoxide. Quality
assurance programs are also introduced. Laboratory procedures and
principles taught include the nondispersive infrared method for car-
bon monoxide; the coulometric, flame photometric, and the UV
fluorescent methods for sulfur compounds; the chemiluminescent
method and UV calibration procedure for ozone; and the chemi-
lu minescent method for nitrogen dioxide. Students also learn the use
of dynamic calibration systems to calibrate continuous air monitoring
equipment and to determine performance specifications of the
various instruments.
A calculator is helpful for laboratory reports.
Major Topics (Laboratory)
LABORATORY METhODS
• Equivalent methods for SO
• Reference method for NO 2
• Reference method for CO
• Reference and equivalent methods for O s
CONTROLLED TEST ATMOSPHERES
• Permeation tube systems
• Dynamic dilution systems
PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS OF INSTRUMENTS
• Zero drift, range, precision, rise time, lag time, fall time, linearity
AUDIT SAMPLE
• CO (instrumental)
Desired Background
Successful completion of Course 435 or familiarity with basic
laboratory techniques, including preparation and analysis of test
atmospheres, calibration and use of common flow-measuring devices,
and calculations involving the ideal gas laws.
1982-83 Offering
JunelS- 17 ,1983 NewBrunswick,NJ
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Course 468
Source Sampling and Analysis
of Gaseous Pollutants
4-day laboratory count
S CEUs
Course Description
This count presents the principles and techniques necessary for
gaseous sampling and analysis of source pollutants, as outlined in
Reference Methods 6, 7 and 11 of the New Source Performance Stan-
dards. In addition, students are given experience in problem solving
and application, using EPA Reference Methods 1, 2, 3 and 4. The
count is designed around laboratory exercises, which familiarize the
student with the analytical procedures for determination of gaseous
pollutants. Students perform extraction, recovery, and analysis of
various pollutants to determine their concentration. Lectures cover
theory and application of gaseous source testing.
A calculator is recommended.
Major Topics
LECTURE
• Measurement and calculation of stack gas velocity, pressure,
temperature, and moisture
• Calculation of stack volumetric flow rate
• Orsat analyses of stack gas oxygen, carbon dioxide, and molecular
weight
• Sampling and analysis of SO 2 , NOR, and H,S
• Introduction to continuous source monitoring
LABORATORY
• Reference Methods 1 through 4 (velocity, pressure, temperature,
Orsat, moisture)
• Sampling and analysis of 502, NOR, and H,S
Desired Background
Completion of pre-course reading materials.
1982-83 Offering
April 11-14, 1983 Seattle, WA
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CHRONOLOGICAL SCHEDULE
OF COURSES
October 1982—September 1983
The comprehensive course schedule appears on the next two pages. It
can easily be removed for posting.
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198243 Chronological Schedule
of Air Pollution Training Institute Courses
Dates Count Course title Days Location ATC
October, 1982
Sept. 27 -Oct. 1 435* Atmospheric Sampling 4½ Cincinnati 1 OH 3
Oct. 19-22 413 Control of Particulate Emissions 4 Houston , TX * *
November, 1982
Nov. 15-18 482 Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants 4 Gainesville, FL 2
Nov. 30-Dec. 3 482 Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants 4 Portland, OR 5
December, 1982
Dec. 6-10 427 Combustion Evaluation 4½ Cincinnati, OH 3
Dec. 13-17 411 Air Pollution Dispersion Models— Fundamental 4½ Davis, CA 6
Concepts
January, 1985
Jan. 10-14 45Q* Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants 4½ New Brunswick, NJ 1
Jan. 17-20 413 Control of Particulate Emissions 4 Gainesville, FL 2
February, 1983
Feb. 2 1-24 415 Control of Gaseous Emissions 4 Gainesville , FL 2
March, 1983
March 7-10 415 Control of Gaseous Emissions 4 Seattle 1 WA 5
March 14-18 427 Combustion Evaluation 4½ Davis, CA 6
March 14-18 45Q* Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants 4½ Dallas, TX
March 21-24 482 Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants 4 Cincinnati, OH 3
Apr11, 1983
April 11-14 468 Source Sampling and Analysis of Gaseous Pollutants 4 Seattle, WA 5
May, 1983
May 2-6 425 Air Pollution Dispersion Models—Applications 4½ Gainesville, FL 2
May 17-20 415 Control of Gaseous Emissions 4 Dallas, TX * *
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June 0-9
June 7-10
June 13-17
July, 1983
July 11-15
July 11-15
July 18-21
August, 1983
August LI I
August 15-19
August 22-25
September, 1983
Sept. 12-15
Sept. 19-23
‘Laboratory Course
“Adjunct Faculty
ATC numbers in the far right
tions which are as follows:
1. Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
2. University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
3. University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
4. Illinois Institute of Technology
Chic ago, Illinois
5. University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
6. University of California
Davis, California
444
474’
464’
Air Pollution Field Enforcement
Continuous Emission Monitoring
Analytical Methods for Air Quality Standards
3½
4
5
CIncinnati, OH
Chicago, IL
New Brunswick,
NJ
3
4
1
435’
450’
413
Atmospheric Sampling
Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants
Control of Particulate Emissions
4½
4 ½
4
Davis, CA
Chicago, IL
New Brunswick,
NJ
6
4
I
411
425
482
Air Pollution Dispersion Models — Fundamental
Concepts
Air Pollution Dispersion Models—Applications
Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants
4½
4½
4
Chicago, IL
Chicago 1 IL
New Brunswick,
NJ
4
4
I
452
450’
Principles and Practice of Air Pollution Control
Source Sampling for Particulate Pollutants
5½
4½
Davis, CA
Seattle, WA
6
5
column indicate courses conducted by Area Training Centers
under
EPA grant and identify the institu-
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Course 414
Continuous Emission Monitoring
4-day laboratory course
3 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for engineers and other technical personnel
responsible for the development and implementation of continuous
monitoring systems for both gaseous and particulate source emissions.
Federal Regulations for continuous monitoring, instrumental prin-
ciples, and problems involved in developing monitoring systems are
included in the course presentation. Three afternoons of the course
are devoted to laboratory experiments involving the operation and
inspection of transmissometers, in-situ gas monitors, extractive spec-
troscopic systems, and extractive electrochemical systems.
A calculator or slide rule is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• Regulations for continuous source monitoring
• Instrumentation for the continuous monitoring of gases (extractive
and in-situ systems)
• Opacity monitoring and transmissometers
• Continuous monitor data evaluation
• Performance specification tests for gas and opacity monitors
• Quality assurance programs — role of the inspector
• Research developments on continuous monitoring systems
• Laboratory sessions — exercises with continuous monitoring
instrumentation
Desired Background
Completion of Course 468 or 450; equivalent experience with EPA
source test methods may be substituted.
198243 Offering
June7-lO,1983 Cbicago,IL
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Course 482
Sources and Control
of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants
4-day lecture count
3 CEUs
Count Description
The student successfully completing this course will be able to
evaluate systems typically employed for the control of volatile organic
emissions including systems in operation and as represented in VOC
control plans. Evaluation of systems in operation identifies sub
optimal features and is for the purpose of guiding regulatory action.
Evaluation of planned systems is for the purpose of determining
whether a VOC control plan is likely to meet the control objective it
addresses. The course emphasizes calculations needed to check system
efficiency. Course content draws heavily from EPA Control Tech-
nique Guidelines.
A scientific calculator is required for class exercises.
Major Topics
• The regulatory frame for VOC control
• Organic chemistry basics
• Impact of VOC emissions on achievement of photochemical
oxidant standards
• VOC emissions measuring techniques
• Source categories emitting significant volumes of VOC:
Petroleum storage and transport
Industrial surface coating
Operations involving organic solvents evaporation
Asphalt operations
• Common VOC control methods
• Operations/Maintenance programs in VOC control
Desired Background
Course SI:422 —Aft Pollution Control Orientation Course (3rd ed.) or
have a minimum of six months of applicable work experience.
198243 Offerinp
Nove berl5-l8,l982 Gaincsvi lle,FL
November3O-December3, 1982....... Portland,OR
March2l-24, 1983.. . . ... ... Cincinnati,OH
August22-25,1983 NewBrunswick,N
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SELF4NSTRUCTIONAJJ,
CORRESPONDENCE, AND
VIDEO-INSTRUCrION COURSES
The Air Pollution Training Institute has for several years offered self-
instructional courses as a supplement to the short-course program.
Last year the Institute expanded the self-instructional program to
include not only self-instructional courses and video-instruction but
correspondence courses. This year the “Home Study” series of courses
will add new counts to provide an opportunity for a wider participa-
don in Institute programs by State and local agency personnel
without the cost of travel associated with short-course offerings.
Self-Instructional (SI) Courses
Self-instructional courses have been developed for individual self-
paced learning. They are provided in a format which is best suited
for the material being presented and may include written text or
audio tape and slide presentations.
Major features:
• Register and begin course at any time
• No prerequisites
• Self-paced
• May require an audio tape cassette player and a 55-mm slide
projector
• Certificate of completion awarded for successful completion of
course
• Continuing education unit credits awarded
• A score of 70 on final test is required to receive a certificate and
CEUs
Correspondence (CC) Courses
The correspondences courses differ from the short courses and self-
instructional courses in several significant ways: they do not require
travel or time away from the office or laboratory as with short
courses They do, however, require pre-registration, tests, and
adherence to a time schedule.
Major features:
• Specific dates for registration
• Course begins and ends on specific dates
• Pre-registration and limited in class size
• Posttests required
• Class roster provided
• Course director available to answer questions (phone number
provided)
• Continuing education units and certificates of completion
awarded
• Final grade based upon homework assignments and posttest grades
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Video-Instruction (VI) Counts
Video-instruction courses are sets of video tapes covering a specific
topic. These tapes are suitable for individualized or group learning
exercises. However, because most programs were not designed as
instructional units, continuing education units and certificates are
not currently awarded for VI courses.
Major features:
• Tapes are available to governmental agencies on a loan basis
from APT!
• No testing
• No continuing education units or certificates
• Available only on M-inch U-Matic cassettes
Registration in Home Study Courses
Use the standard APT! course applications found at the end of this
publication to register for SI, CC, and VI courses. There is no tuition
fee. If, however, you wish to purchase the course materials, please
contact the National Audiovisual Center (NAVC). The Home Study
courses currently available from NAVC have NAVC ordering infor-
mation at the bottom of the course description.
Availability of Materials
The Air Pollution Training Institute will provide government agen-
cies with loan copies of self-instructional programs. Others may
obtain copies from:
National Audiovisual Center
National Archives and Records Service
General Services Administration
Order Section HE!
Washington, DC 20409
(301) 763-1891
or
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Course Listings
Please note that the following course listings are in numerical order,
with CC, SI, and VI courses intermixed.
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SI:406
Effective Stack Height/Plume Rise
10 hours
1CEU
Course Description
This self-instructional package is designed for air poliution control
agency personnel responsible for making or reviewing plume rise
estimates for elevated air pollutant sources. The package consists of
three exercises. Exercise 1 is made up of a narrated slide series and
an APTI article, both entitled “Effective Stack height.” Exercise 2 is
made up of the text “Plume Rise” and an audio tape presentation by
Dr. Gary A. Briggs, with accompanying lecture notes in the work
manual. Exercise 3 contains a summary of Dr. Briggi’ latest analyses
and the current EPA calculation procedures. Problem sets conclude
each exercise. Suggested involvement time is 10 hours.
Major Topics
• Effective stack height by mathematical calculation
• Observations of plume rise through empirical means
• Formulas for estimating plume rise mathematically
• Comparisons of calculated and observed plume behavior
• Critical analyses of plume rise observation by Dr. Briggs
• Estimation of plume rise
NAVC number: 009121/HH
Price: $48.00
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SI:409
Basic Air Pollution Meteorology
25 hours
25 CEUs
Course Description
This 25-hour self-instructional course uses slide/tape presentations,
text materials, and reading assignments to present basic meteorology,
meteorological effects on air pollution, meteorological instrumenta-
iion, air quality modeling, and regulatory programs requiring a
knowledge of meteorology.
Major Topics
• Solar and terrestrial radiation
• Cyclones and anticyclones
• Wind speed and direction
• Atmospheric circulation
• Cold, warm, and occluded fronts
• Atmospheric stability
• Turbulence
• Meteorological instrumentation
• Plume rise/effective stack height
• Topography
• Types of air quality models
• Regulatory air quality programs
NAVC number and price not available at time of printing.
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SI:410
Introduction to Dispersion Modeling
35 hours
5.5 CLUs
Course Description
This 55-hour self-instructional course uses slide/tape presentations,
text materials, and reading assign ments as instructional formats. The
course presents general concepts of air quality point source models
and specific 1 detaile4 considerations of individual point source
models. Models and their use in determining air pollution ground-
level concentrations will be put into proper perspective by examining
two case studies.
Major Topics
• Introduction to the regulations requiring model use
• Introduction to air quality point source models
• General characteristics of air quality point source models
• Review of UNAMAP, Version 4 models
• Required model inputs
• Interpreting model output
• Case studies
NAVC number and price not available at time of printing.
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SI:412
Baghouse Plan Review
20 hours
2 CEUs
Course Description
This course is designed for engineers and other technical personnel
responsible for reviewing plans for installations of fabric filtration air
cleaning devices. The course focuses on review procedures for
baghouse devices used to reduce particulate air pollution from
industrial sources.
Major Topics
• General baghouse description
• Bag cleaning methods
• Fabric selection and filter types
• Design parameters affecting collection efficiency
• Operation and maintenance problems associated with baghouses
NAVC number and price not available at time of printing.
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• CC:414
Quality Assurance for Source
Emission Measurements
35 hours
3.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 85-hour correspondence course covers quality assurance pro
cedures for EPA manual source measurement methods 1 through 8.
The course reviews, in detail, essentials of equipment calibration,
proper testing methods, proper use of standardized testing forms, and
EPA data tolerances.
Major Topics
• Quality assurance principles
• Procurement of apparatus and supplies
• Calibration of apparatus
• Presampling operations
• On-site measurement methods
• Postsampling operations
• Equipment maintenance methods
• Auditing procedures
• Use of data and calculation forms.
The following documents are to be used as texts:
• EPA 600/4-77-0276 “Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollu-
tion Measurement Systems. Volume Ill — Source Measurements”
• EPA 40 CFR 60 Appendix A.
Available only from APT!.
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CC:416
Inspection Procedures for Organic
Solvent Metal Cleaning (Degreasing)
Operations
20 hours
2 GEUs
Course Description
This is a 20-hour correspondence course dealing with inspection pro-
cedures for degreaüng operations. The course reviews in detail the
inspection and VOC source-testing procedures for degreasers.
Major Topics
• EPA policy on RACT regulations for degreasers
• Degreaser description for cold cleaners, open top vapor degreasers.
and conveyorized degreasers
• VOC eminion points
• Typical emission control methods
• Inspection procedures
• Rniiitsion-testing procedures
Available only from APT!.
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S1:417
Controlling VOC Emissions
from Leaking Process Equipment
20 hours
2 CEUs
Course Descripdon
This course is designed for technical people involved in monitoring
industries for VOC emissions from leaking process equipment. The
course reviews in detail the sources of fugitive VOC emissions and the
procedures and equipment used to detect the leaks.
Major Topics
• Introduction to source categories and regulations
• Potential sources of emissions
• Inspection procedures
• Devices used to detect leaking components
• Equipment and procedures used to control leaks
Available only from APTI.
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SI:422
Air Pollution Control
Orientation Course (3rd Edition)
30 hours
3 ClUe
Course Description
This self-instructional course is intended primarily for new employees
in governmental air pollution control agencies. It may also be useful
for other persons seeking a general knowledge of the air pollution
field. The instructional materials, consisting of audio cassette tapes
and printed booklets, provide broad coverage of air pollution and its
control. Suggested involvement time is 30 hours.
Major Topics
• Air pollution law
• Air pollutants and their sources
• Effects of air pollution on health and welfare
• Sampling and analysis of air pollutants
• Control techniques for gaseous and particulate pollutants
• Air pollution meteorology
• Standards and regulations
• Enforcement systems
• Air quality management
NAVC number: A05855-AEOO
Price: $74.00
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SL431
Introduction to Source Emission Control
40 hours
4 CEUs
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the fundamental operating
characteristics of particulate and gaseous pollutant emission control
systems. It reviews physical, chemical, and engineering principles of
control devices and the application of control systems to several types
of industrial processes.
Major Topics
• Principles of gaseous emission control equipment, including
scrubbers, afterburners, condensers, and adsorbers
• Principles of particulate emission control equipment, including
cyclones, fabric filters, electrostatic precipitators, and scrubbers
• Application of control equipment to selected industries such as
power plants, incinerators, asphalt batch plants, cement plants.
and foundries
• Methods of hydrocarbon, NO 1 and SO 1 control
NAVC number and price not available at time of printing.
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CC:434
Introduction to Ambient Air Monitoring
50 hours
5 CEUs
Course Description
This 50-hour correspondence course coven ambient air quality
monitoring. It introduces terms used in air monitoring and presents
practical information about the monitoring process. Theoretical
monitoring concepts are also described.
Major Topics
• Ambient air monitoring objectives
• Ambient air sampling train design
• Basic gas properties
• Air movers and air measuring devices
• Statistical techniques pertaining to air monitoring
• Ambient sampling of particulate matter
• Manual sampling of ambient gaseous pollutants
• Calibration gas preparation
• Reference methods and reference measurement principles for the
criteria pollutants
• Continuous air quality monitors
• Air quality monitoring network design
Available only from AFfl.
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CC:436
Site Selection for Monitoring of SO
and TSP in Ambient Air
35 hours
3 ,5 CEUs
Course Description
This 35-hour correspondence course coven the siting of ambient SO,
and TSP monitors. The course presents general concepts of ambient
monitor site selection and specific, detailed considerations and pro-
cedures for selecting SO, and TSP ambient monitoring sites.
Major Topics
• Use of monitoring data and related monitor siting objectives
• Special considerations associated with SO, and TSP monitoring
• Procedures and criteria for site selection for SO, and TSP monitors
• Rationale for SO, and TSP siting criteria
• Network design and probe siting criteria for SO, and TSP SLAMS,
NAMS, and PSD monitoring stations
Available only from APT!.
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CC:437
Site Selection for Monitoring of Photochemical
Pollutants and CO in Ambient Air
35 hours
3.5 CEUs
Course Description
This 55-hour correspondence course covers the siting of ambient
monitors for CO, nonmethane hydrocarbons, NO, NO,, and ozone.
The course presents general concepts of ambient monitor site selec-
tion and specific, detailed considerations and procedures for selecting
CO. nonmethane hydrocarbons, NO, NO,, and ozone ambient
monitoring sites.
Major Topics
• Use of monitoring data and related monitor-siting objectives
• Special considerations associated with the monitoring of CO.
nonmethane hydrocarbons. NO, NO,, and ozone
• Procedures and criteria for site selection for the monitoring of CO.
nonmethane hydrocarbons, NO. NO,, and ozone
• Rationale for siting criteria associated with the monitoring of CO .
nonmethane hydrocarbons, NO, NO,, and ozone
• Network design and probe-siting criteria for CO . NO,, and ozone
SLAMS. NAMS, and PSI) monitoring stations
Available only from APT!.
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SI:448
Diagnosing Vegetation Injury Caused
by Air Pollution
30 hours
3 CEUs
Course Description
This self-instructional course provides basic training in procedures
helpful in identifying and verifying injury to plants caused by air
pollutants. Types of vegetation known to be sensitive to certain
pollutants and the means of identifying or excluding alternative
pollutant symptoms are covered. This course consists of 55-mm slides,
booklets, audio cassette tapes, and quizzes with answers at the end of
each unit.
Major Topics
• Glossary of relevant terms
• Introduction to diagnosis of air pollution damage to vegetation
• Structure and function of plants in relation to air pollution injury
• Injury by photochemical oxidants, sulfur dioxide, and fluorides
• Injury by less common pollutants
• Interactions between pollutants and between pollutants and
pathogens
• Mimicking symptoms
• Meteorology and air pollution injury to vegetation
• Diagnosis of suspected air pollution injury to vegetation
NAVC number: 010013
Price: $85.00
Note: The EPA handbook, “Diagnosing Vegetation Injury Caused by
Air Pollution,” is a useful companion for this course and may be pur-
chased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. GPO stock number
005-003-000882. Price is $8.75/copy. (Price subject to change).
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1 1 1:472
Aerometric and Emissions Reporting
System (AEROS)
No CEUs
Course Description
This course consists of 14 videotapes covering various aspects of the
EPA AEROS air quality and emissions data handling systems. These
include NEDS, SAROAD, HATREMS, SOTDAT, SIPS, E l lIS,
WSAP, SIEFA, CAASE, and REPS. The purpose of these tapes is to
train personnel in the capabilities and uses of the systems, especially
in the storage and retrieval of emissions and air quality data. Some
of these tapes are also intended to train State and local agency per-
sonnel on data coding and input. New tapes may be added, or
existing tapes revised, from time to time.
Tapes Currently Available
• Introduction to NEDS (1 tape, 41 minutes)
• Fsnission Inventories Training Program (1 tape, 42 minutes)
• NEDS 5CC and Emission Factor Update (1 tape, 14 minutes)
• AUtOS Edit: Recordkeeping and Analysis (1 tape, 12 minutes)
• Computer Software Documentation Standards (1 tape, 28 minutes)
• Coding NEDS Forms for Selected Industries (5 tapes, 3 hours)
• Coding NEDS Forms for Area Sources (4 tapes, 2¼ hours)
Available only from APTL
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51:473
Introduction to Environmental Statistics
70 hours
7 CEUs
Court Description
This self-instructional package introduces the basic concepts of
statistical analysis. It was designed for students with little formal
education in statistics who must apply statistical techniques to
analysis of environmental data. It also serves as a review and pre-
requisite for the advanced Course 426 Statistical Evaluation Methoth
for Air Pollution Data. The package is in seven modules and include
workbook, 35-mm slides, and audio cassette tapes.
Major Topics
• Descriptive statistics
• Hypothesis testing
• One and two sample t-tests of significant differences
• Analysis of variance
• Chi square techniques for tests of homogeneity of data sets
• Decision flow chart
• Quality control charts
• Guide to statistical problem solving
Desired Background
College-level training in mathematics
NAVC number: A00181
Price: $126.00
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VI:475
Comprehensive Data Handling System
(CDHS—AQDHS-ll, EIS/P&R)
No CEUs
Course Description
The course consists of 12 videotapes, covering various aspects of the
EPA-developed, State-installed air quality and emissions data
handling systems. Viewing time is approximately twelve hours. The
purpose of these tapes is to train State and local governmental air
pollution control personnel in the operation and software
maintenance of these computerized automatic data handling systems.
New tapes may be added, or existing tapes revised from time to time.
The publication, “Air Quality Data Handling System (AQDHS-II)
Test Run Series Documentation” (EPA 450/4-79-010) is sent with the
tapes. The student may also wish to acquire “The Air Quality Data
Handling System User’s Guide” (EPA 450/4-79-009); however, the
Institute does not distribute this publication.
Desired Background
Familiarity with EPA emissions and air quality data systems and a
working knowledge of electronic data storage and retrieval.
Available only from APT!.
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Air Pollution
Training
institute
United States
Environmental Protection
APPLICATION FOR TRAINING
(See instructions on Back)
1. Name of Applicant (First, Middle, Last)
Mr.
Mrs.
Miss
2. Title of Course Desired 3. Course Number
4. Place Where Given 5. Course Dates
6. Sponsor or Employer (name, address)
7. Mailing Address (if different from # 6)
City State Zip Code
Phone No.
City State Zip Code
Phone No.
8. Profession or Occupation 9. A. Total Years Experience in Profession
B. Total Years Experience in Air Pollution
10. Position Title
11. Brief Description of Your Present Position or Experience which Satisfies Prerequisites
12. Previous Air Pollution Control Training Courses Attended:
Titles j jes Location
13. High School Graduate 14. Number of Years Education Completed
U Yes 0 No Beyond High School
15. College or University Education
Name of Institution Date Attended Maj r Degree
16. Signature of Applicant
17. Date
lB. Signature of Approving Officer 19. Title
(Where Applicable)
20. Date
21. Agency Use Only
Ann._R.ec ’d._______________Date Billing Info.___________
TUITION FEE (WHERE APPLICABLE) SHOULD ACCOMPANY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
Checks should be made payable to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Applicants from Federal agen-
c m may send a purchase order or other acceptable fmancial commitment.
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Applications for Counts
Please mail your application and fee payment (if applicable—see section on
tuition fees) at least 45 days before the course starting date. The registration
cutoff for courses without pre-course study is 10 days prior to the offering; for
courses with pre-course study the cutoff is 45 days prior to the beginning of
class. Because courses fill rapidly (some as much as 6 months in advance), you
should send your application as early as possible.
Telephone applications are not acce pted.
Mail all applications to:
Registrar
Air Pollution Training Institute
Environmental Research Center, MD-20
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Approval of Applications
Applications are reviewed by the appropriate Course Directors. The criterion for
approval is satisfaction of course prerequisites. Therefore you must indicate on
the application form how you satisfy the prerequisites through your position and
experience. If you do not provide this information, or if you do not satisfy pre-
requisites, your application will not be approved.
Confirmation
Written notice of acceptance or non-acceptance is normally mailed within
10 days after your application is received. Please do not telephone to check on
your application. You will receive pre-course materials, if any, 4 to 6 weeks prior
to the course starting date.
Cancellations/Substitutions
If you find that you cannot attend a course for which you are registered, please
notify the Registrar in writing as soon as possible APT! courses often have
waiting lists, and your failure to cancel in advance means that another qualified
applicant cannot take your place. To receive a refund of fees, you must cancel
in writing at least 10 days prior to the course start date.
Substitutions cannot be made except through the normal application and
approval procedures.
Fees
Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and non-Federal
employees of regional, state, and local government agencies are exempt from
tuition fees. All other students must pay fees according to the following
schedule:
Count Length Lecture Course Laboratory Course
344 days $ 77.00 NA
4 days $ 88.00 $140.00
444 days $ 99.00 $157.50
5 days $110.00 $175.00
Applicants employed by commercial firms must send a check or money order
payable to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the application form.
EPA cannot bill individuals or companies.
Non-EPA Federal employees must send a check or money order with applica-
tions, or they may send billing instructions. The former is preferable.
If you are subject to tuition fees, you must send payment or billing instruc-
tions (as appropriate); otherwise your application will be returned to you without
further consideration. No exceptions can be made.
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SEFYk
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Air Pollution
Training
Institute
APPLICATION FOR TRAINING
(See Instructions on Back)
1. Name of Applicant (First, Middle, Last)
Mr.
Mrs.
Miss
2. Title of Course Desired 3. Course Number
4. Place Where Given 5. Course Dates
6. Sponsor or Employer (name, address)
7. Mailing Address (if different from # 6)
City State Zip Code
Phone No.
City State Zip Code
Phone No.
8. Profession or Occupation 9. A. Total Years Experience in Profession
B. Total Years Experience in Air Pollution
10. Position Title
11. Brief Description of Your Present Position or Experience which Satisfies Prerequisites
12. Previous Air Pollution Control Training Courses Attended:
Titles Datej Location
13. High School Graduate 14. Number of Years Education Completed
C Yes 0 No Beyond High School
15. College or University Education
Name of Institution Date Attended Major Degree
16. Signature of Applicant
17. Date
18. Signature of Approving Officer 19. Title
(Where Applicable)
20. Date
21. Agency Use Only
Amt._Recd.____________Date____________Billing Info.__________
TUITION FEE (WHERE APPLICABLE) SHOULD ACCOMPANY COMPLETED APPLICATION.
Checks should be made payable to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Applicants from Federal agen-
des may send a purchase order or other acceptable financial commitment.
£PA(RTP)410
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Applications for Courses
Please mail your application and fee payment (if applicable—see section on
tuition fees) at least 45 days before the course starting date. The registration
cutoff for courses without pre-course study is 10 days prior to the offering; for
courses with pre-course study the cutoff is 45 days prior to the beginning of
class. Because courses fill rapidly (some as much as 6 months in advance), you
should send your application as early as possible.
Tel4hone applications are not accepted.
Mail all applications to:
Registrar
Air Pollution Training Institute
Environmental Research Center, MD-20
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Approval of Applications
Applications are reviewed by the appropriate Course Directors. The criterion for
approval is satisfaction of course prerequisites. Therefore you must indicate on
the application form how you satisfy the prerequisites through your position and
experience. If you do not provide this infonnation, or if you do not satisfy pre-
requisites 1 your application will not be approved.
Confirmation
Written notice of acceptance or non-acceptance is normally mailed within
10 days after your application is received. Please do not telephone to check on
your application. You will receive pre-course materials, if any. 4 to 6 weeks prior
to the course starting date.
Cancellations/Substitutions
If you find that you cannot attend a course for which you are registered. please
notify the Registrar in writing as soon as possible. APT! courses often have
waiting lists, and your failure to cancel in advance means that another qualified
applicant cannot take your place. To receive a refund of fees, you must cancel
in writing at least 10 days prior to the course stan date.
Substitutions cannot be made except through the normal application and
approval procedures.
Fees
Employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and non-Federal
employees of regional state, and local government agencies are exempt from
tuition fees. All other students must pay fees according to the following
schedule:
Course Length Lecture Count Laboratory Course
3½ days $ 77.00 NA
4 days $ 88.00 $140.00
4½ days $ 99.00 $157.50
5 days $110.00 $175.00
Applicants employed by commercial firms must send a check or money order
payable to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with the application form.
EPA cannot bill individuals or companies.
Non-EPA Federal employees must send a check or money order with applica-
tions, or they may send billing instructions. The former is preferable.
If you are subject to tuition fees, you must send payment or billing instruc-
tions (as appropriate); otherwise your application will be returned to you without
further consideration. No exceptions can be made.
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