Active Shooter Training – Mitigating the Active Assailant
Instructor(s) / Participants
PSA Lee Otten -
Protective Security Advisor,
Department of Homeland Security
Doug Delancey -
Section Chief, C-IED Strategy, Integration, and Communications Section (CSICS),
Department of Homeland Security
Susan Schneider -
Chief, CISA Emerging Threats Branch,
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident. DHS aims to enhance preparedness through a “whole community” approach by providing products, tools, and resources to help you prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident.
Topics Covered:
Active Shooter Preparedness
Counter-Improvised Explosive Device
Insider Threat
Advanced Stack Testing
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jordan Laster -
Vice President of Analytics,
Alliance Source Testing
Paula Metz -
Technical Services Assistant Manager,
Alliance Source Testing
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This training session will focus on advanced stack testing and analytical techniques and provide insight into quantifying low-level emissions and options for real time or onsite analytical techniques. In addition, this training will provide a deeper dive into quantifying test method bias and uncertainty and include case studies from previously conducted testing.
Air Permitting for Experts
Instructor(s) / Participants
Johnny Vermillion and -
Spirit Environmental
Leah Pullin -
Spirit Environmental
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Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Instructors
Johnny Vermillion and Leah Pullin, Spirit Environmental
The primary focus of this course is to gain a better understanding of the complexities of Major New Source Review. It was designed to provide an open forum for those who already have considerable air permitting experience. We encourage the audience to interact with the trainers and other attendees and to share experiences on some of the nuances of air permitting policy, regulations, and guidance. Included scenarios will provide a framework to explore and discuss some of the “grey areas” that can make air permitting challenging.
Topics Covered
Recent Federal NSR Policy Shifts
Federal NSR Applicability Determinations
Demand Growth Exclusion (What Could Have Been Accommodated)
Permit Application Requirements and Procedures
Dispersion Modeling for the Permit Manager
Other PSD Requirements (Visibility, etc.)
Plant-wide Applicability Limit Permits
Nonattainment NSR
Minor Source Permitting
BWON Auditing for Experts
Instructor(s) / Participants
Steve Probst -
Founder and CEO,
4C Marketplace
Calvin Niss -
Senior Vice President,
Trihydro Corporation
Ken Garing -
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
Calvin Niss, Ken Garing, and Steve Probst will provide tips, tools and tricks to successful BWON audits. Topics covered will include commonly missed streams, common violations, recommendations for best management practices and key elements of sustainable programs with a low cost of compliance.
Whether your BWON program is in tip top shape, needs a tune up or is a broken down mule, don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and connect with the collective wisdom of these three old timers.
BWON Fundamentals – Implementing a Comprehensive BWON Program
Instructor(s) / Participants
Ruth Benning -
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
In this workshop, you will learn how to implement a BWON compliance program efficiently and cost-effectively. We realize that things change and people change – this training will help those who are just stepping into BWON roles or who have been in their roles for less than 5 years.
CFATS 101 Panel Discussion
Instructor(s) / Participants
Steven Shedd -
Chief Regulatory Compliance,
Department of Homeland Security
Shawn Perceful -
DHS Senior Chemical Security Inspector,
Department of Homeland Security
Ann Ratliff -
Regulatory Analyst,
Department of Homeland Security
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 9:00AM
Course Length
1 Hour
Course Description
- What to Expect During CFATS Inspections
- Chemical Security Inspectors conduct several types of inspections and visits to facilities, including:
- Compliance Assistance Visits: Conducted at any stage of CFATS implementation to provide technical assistance and educate covered facilities on the CFATS regulation
- Authorization Inspections: Conducted at a covered facility after a Letter of Authorization in order to verify that the contents listed in the facility’s authorized Site Security Plan (SSP) or Alternative Security Program (ASP) are accurate and complete, and that the equipment, processes, and procedures described are appropriate and sufficient to meet applicable performance standards
- Compliance Inspections: Conducted after a Letter of Approval to ensure both existing and planned security measures that are identified within the approved SSP or ASP continue to be implemented fully and on schedule
- Personnel Surety Program
- Understanding Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) 12 – Personnel Surety requires facilities to perform background checks on affected individuals (facility personnel and unescorted visitors) which includes checks to verify:
- Identity
- Criminal History
- Legal Authorization to Work
- Terrorist Ties
- Understanding Risk-Based Performance Standards (RBPS) 12 – Personnel Surety requires facilities to perform background checks on affected individuals (facility personnel and unescorted visitors) which includes checks to verify:
Compressor Engine Testing
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jason Meyers -
Weston Solutions
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Description coming soon.
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Part I
Instructor(s) / Participants
Adam LaFever -
Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC)
Brian Fowler -
Director of Implementations & Marketing ,
Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC)
Eric Swisher -
Technical Services Assistant Manager,
ALL4, Inc.
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Eric Swisher – ALL4, Inc.
The Regulatory Whys and Hows for Monitoring
Brian Fowler – Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC)
The Role of the DAS and some Best Practices
Adam LaFever – Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC)
A deeper look into implementing PS-9 in your DAS
Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Part II
Instructor(s) / Participants
Paula Metz -
Alliance Source Testing
Tim Kuiken -
M&C TechGroup
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Tim Kuiken – M&C TECH GROUP
Common CEMS Gas Sampling Challenges
Paula Metz – ALLIANCE SOURCE TESTING
Stack Testing 101 and RATA common risks and failures: How to avoid issues during Relative Accuracy Testing
Drone 3D Modeling, Mapping and Photogrammetry Course Utilizing Pix4DMapper
Instructor(s) / Participants
Kwasi Perry -
Lead Consultant and Business Development Coordinator,
UAV Survey Incorporated (C-Corp)
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Kwasi Perry a former Geospatial Intelligence Officer and Multi-Intelligence Fusion Specialist with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency will provide a training course that gives an overview of drone-based Photogrammetry which includes 3D Modeling, and Mapping. This will be a combined indoor and outdoor course where the class will initially meet at a pre-selected offsite location ( we will meet in the classroom then mobilize to the offsite) to capture a photodataset in which will be processed in the classroom portion of the course. The offsite location will be within a 15 minute walk of the Austin Hilton Hotel so no ground transportation will be necessary. There will be hands on opportunities in both portions of the course for a few volunteers.
For the in class portion the students may follow along by downloading a free trial of Pix4D Mapper from www.Pix4D.com on their PC Laptops (Mac OS is no longer fully supported) as the photodataset previously captured will be shared with the class participants. This is a fully featured trial for a limited time period, so it’s best to download and register no less than a few days before the conference.
Topics will include best practices for flight planning based on desired end product, types of flight planning software, optimal environmental conditions for the best data, data outputs such as point clouds, 3D meshes, orthomosaics, digital terrain models, and KML files. A brief overview of ground control points, and precision versus accuracy will be touched on. At the conclusion of this course the students will be confident enough to start including photogrammetry into their workflow and refine their skills through tutorials and knowledgebases.
Equipment/Software Used for this Course: DJI Mavic Pro 2, Pix4D Capture App, Pix4DMapper Pro, Google Earth Pro, Earth Observing System with LandViewer Platform Satellite Imagery Suite.
Engineering Ethics / Professional Practice Update
Instructor(s) / Participants
Michael Sims -
Director of Compliance and Enforcement,
Texas Board of Professional Engineers
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 3:00PM
Course Length
1 Hour
Course Description
Course includes the 1-hour ethics CEU credit as required by Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
Updates on engineering ethics and Code of Conduct, Board Activities, rule and statutory changes, and general updates on Board initiatives.
EPA Protocols and Other Compliance Gases Defined and Updated
Instructor(s) / Participants
Andy Shurtleff -
Market Manager, Refining and Petrochem,
Airgas - an Air Liquide Company
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 9:00AM
Course Length
1 Hour
Course Description
Numerous Federal and Regional environmental regulations include monitoring requirements which require online analyzers to quantify emissions. Accompanying these rules are guidelines for Continuous Emissions Monitoring (CEMs) performance management and validation of the analyzers to assure proper operation and accuracy of information gathered. A significant component of most performance specifications includes the need for periodic validation and/or calibration of the analyzers using specialized gas calibration standards.
“EPA Protocol” standards are available for some, but not all applications. They are also required for some routine validation and testing, but not for all.
This workshop provides an update on issues and applications related to EPA Protocols and other rules requiring CEMs analyzer calibration standards along with clarification on a number of related topics including:
- What is a true EPA Protocol calibration standard and what are the requirements for production, traceability, analysis and other requirements related to these gas standards?
- Overview of rules requiring use of gas calibration standards for Environmental Compliance including some clarification of terminology inconsistencies and hard to follow cross references;
- When is a Protocol gas required and when is it not?
- How is performance validation accomplished when no EPA Protocol gases exist for the given application?
- What is the availability of Alternative and “Quasi-Protocol” standards and how do they stack up with Protocol standards in terms of accuracy, production control, analysis and documentation? (Data Based Review)
- How are calibration gas shelf life warranties determined?
- What is meant by “Certified” and “Zero” calibration gas standards and why can the definitions impact compliance?
- Are there any considerations that should be kept in mind related to pure gases used for Carrier, Purge or other requirements related to purity or analyzer-based specifications? (Ex: “Instrument Air”)
This is intended to be a conversational session and there will be time throughout and following for Q&A.
EPCRA/TRI Training
Instructor(s) / Participants
Bob LaRosa -
Division Manager,
Aarcher Inc.
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The course covers current EPCRA applicability and reporting requirements, including multiple chemical lists, applicability thresholds, required reporting, deadlines, available reporting tools, and mandatory documentation. Practical applications of the requirements are provided for various industry sectors and for Federal agencies. Illustrative scenarios are presented on industrial and Federal agency reporting under EPCRA Section 313 to provide a clear understanding of where to focus attention and how to apply the complex guidance of the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) requirements to actual facility operations.
FAA Part 107 Drone Certification
Instructor(s) / Participants
Uzkar Ibrahim -
Vice President of Business Development,
4C Marketplace/Sage EHS China
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The part 107 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) course describes the certification and operational requirements to operate sUAS in the National Airspace System (NAS) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 107, small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Fenceline Monitoring – Training and Updates
Instructor(s) / Participants
CAMSCO -
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Description coming soon.
Flares Essentials: Flare Regulatory Compliance
Instructor(s) / Participants
Troy Boley -
Vice President & Co-Founder,
Spectrum Environmental Solutions
Herman Holm -
Director - Specialty Environmental Services,
Spectrum Environmental Solutions
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Flares have found their way to the top of EPA’s list of priorities – from a National Enforcement Initiative to Consent Decrees, to NSPS Subpart Ja. The Flares Essentials course discusses the finer points of these regulations, walks you through the fundamentals of flaring, and uncovers opportunities for you to maximize your flare performance. It’s the right training at the right time to build a flares foundation for the future.
Flares for Experts Class: Flare Composition/BTU Measurement
Instructor(s) / Participants
Various -
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Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00 AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This course will offer unique perspectives on flare flow composition measurement technologies from several prominent flare monitoring system providers including:
- Chuck DeCarlo, Extrel
- Robert Paddison, Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Kevin Lingard, Spectrum Environmental Solutions
Flares for Experts Class: Flare Control
Instructor(s) / Participants
Lei Sui -
Baker Hughes
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Moderated by Lei Sui of Baker Hughes, this course will offer unique perspectives on flare control technologies.
Flares for Experts: Flare Flow Mass and Volume Measurement
Instructor(s) / Participants
Multiple -
,
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Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This course will offer unique perspectives on flow/composition measurement technologies and flare control techniques from several prominent flare monitoring system providers including:
- Dr. Lei Sui – Baker Hughes
- Donn Williams – Optical Scientific
- Meha Jha – Emerson Automation Solutions
How to survive an OSHA Inspection: From a former OSHA CSHO Perspective
Instructor(s) / Participants
Ric Hartung -
Senior Consultant,
Process & Safety Solutions LLC
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 3:00PM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Those that have experienced OSHA arriving at the facility unannounced will tell you that it can be somewhat intimidating, but it does not need to be. Regardless of whether your facility believes they are fully compliant, or there are known gaps, there are several of things you can do to minimize the number of citations you may receive and make the experience much less stressful. Achieving better results from an OSHA inspection begins with understanding why OSHA is at your facility, knowing what to expect during the inspection process, how to respond and interact with OSHA compliance officers, and how to engage in a closing and in an informal conference.
HSE Leadership Excellence
Instructor(s) / Participants
Steve Probst -
,
4C Conference & Marketplace
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,
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Course Date and Time
Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 9:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Note: This course is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22nd
The Leadership Training has content regarding roles, responsibilities, expectations and knowledge, skills and abilities.
The training is aimed at maximizing team performance base on a clear understanding of documenting where one team member roles begin and end.
Standard operating procedures, checklist and skills matrix are additional elements of the leadership training.
Key questions answered during the meeting include,
How do my companies vision statement tie directly to the environmental team roles, responsibilities and expectations.
What is a proper role of standard operating procedures?
When are SOPs used versus checklist?
Should KSAs be documented for various roles?
Intermediate Air Permitting
Instructor(s) / Participants
Johnny Vermillion, PE, Shagun Bhat, PhD, and Robert Osborn -
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Instructors: Johnny Vermillion, PE, Shagun Bhat, PhD, and Robert Osborn – Spirit Environmental
This course is designed to provide additional information to those who already know the basics. Trainers will dive deeper into topics related to air permitting, Major NSR applicability, and air dispersion modeling along with sharing their own experiences over the years. They will also discuss air permitting policy and approaches to help you gain a better understanding of the air permitting world.
LDAR – Beyond Basics and Underneath the Rules (Multi-Day)
Instructor(s) / Participants
Brian Whitley -
Vice President of Compliance,
EMSI
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
12 Hours
Course Description
Note: This is a multi-day course.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: 2018: 1:00 – 5:00PM
Friday, Feb. 21, 2018: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
An in depth look at LDAR Basics from a fresh perspective.
LDAR Auditing
Instructor(s) / Participants
Graham "Buzz" Harris -
Mark Kelsey -
Tricord Consulting
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Description coming soon.
Liquids Fuels Terminals – Basics of Environmental Permitting and Compliance
Instructor(s) / Participants
Tony Shoberg -
Senior Chemical Engineer,
Barr Engineering
Al Reich -
Chemical Engineer,
Barr Engineering
Corey Mead -
Vice President,
Barr Engineering
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This 4-hour course will provide an overview of environmental compliance and permitting requirements for liquid fuels terminals. The goal of this course is to provide environmental professionals, terminal operators or managers, and other interested parties a basic understanding of the environmental compliance programs applicable to fuels terminals. Topics include:
- Types of facilities and operations
- Air emission units and applicable regulations
- Water pollution sources and applicable regulatory programs
- Waste generating activities and regulatory requirements
- Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)
- Oil Pollution Prevention requirements such as facility response and spill prevention plans
- Storage tank regulations
This course does not include detailed applicability evaluations, pipeline operation requirements, or gasoline dispensing (gas station) operations.
Mass Spec Gas Analyzers: Operation and Maintenance
Instructor(s) / Participants
Chuck DeCarlo -
Industrial Business Unit Manager,
Extrel CMS
Jim Brenner -
Product Specialist,
Extrel CMS
Haley Gabor -
Product Specialist,
Extrel CMS
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Industrial mass spectrometers are fast, full-composition gas analyzers used for flare gas compliance, trace contaminants in air, and fenceline monitoring. They continuously quantify hydrocarbons, sulfurs, air components, VOCs, and other chemicals in complex, dynamic samples. This course will cover all the basics of operation, maintenance and application. Come see the mass spec, learn how to calibrate and run an analysis, and perform a full PM.
Microsoft Excel Best Practices for Plant Professionals (And others)
Instructor(s) / Participants
John Beath -
John Beath Engineering
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 10:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Environmental staff, consultants and managers spend a large portion of their time developing and modifying spreadsheets. What if they could be built to reduce work using the best formulas for the right situations, were configured so they were easy to use and check, and if the documentation process was standardized so that expectations were clear? Investing time to make sure these work products are better will reduce labor cost, re-work and help you limit mistakes. Google might be your friend, but this course material is based on best practices compiled by our staff over the past several years and it has already been used to train users of many disciplines across a refinery. Leave the class with an Excel tool box that captures all the techniques covered.
Oil & Gas Air Regulations – What You Need to Focus on Now
Instructor(s) / Participants
Jay Christopher -
Senior Scientist,
Trihydro
Calvin Niss -
Senior Vice President,
Trihydro
Chad Flynn -
Lead Project IT Professional,
Trihydro
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The oil and gas sector has seen massive regulatory change since 2016, particularly with respect to air compliance requirements. Regulations have issued, withdrawn, and modified by multiple regulatory agencies. In addition, challenges to some of these regulations have been made in the courts. The end result is a confusing mix of regulations, policies and expectations.
This workshop will provide some clarity and direction about what the oil and gas sector should be doing now. While not providing formal legal guidance, the workshop will address the compliance challenges confronting upstream and midstream oil and gas companies in meeting EPA and BLM regulations, as well as some evolving issues at the State level. We will particularly focus on EPA’s New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) OOOOa requirements around the implementation of a volatile organic compound (VOC) and methane leak detection and repair (LDAR) monitoring and reporting program as well as associated with the final Bureau of Land Management (BLM) venting and flaring rule (e.g., Waste Prevention) requirements. We will also provide some insights and approaches to recordkeeping and reporting approaches under these programs.
Oil and Gas Stack Testing
Instructor(s) / Participants
Robert Hargraves -
BAIR
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 3:00PM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
Description coming soon.
Onshore Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures Training
Instructor(s) / Participants
Greg Patten -
BARR Engineering
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Description coming soon.
OOOOa LDAR Training
Instructor(s) / Participants
Think Environmental -
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Seasoned LDAR experts walk you through the intricacies of OOOOA LDAR compliance for upstream/midstream oil & gas.
Operations Troubleshooting of Biological Treatment in Refineries and Petrochemical Facilities
Instructor(s) / Participants
SLR Consulting
Todd Lusk -
Senior Engineer,
SLR Consulting
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This course will provide practical information and guidance to attendees on effective operation of their biological treatment units, as well as the available tools to troubleshoot process upsets and employ corrective actions. Attendees of this training session will acquire information and skills necessary to provide proactive responses to abnormal conditions in their biological treatment process, allowing them to avoid upsets leading to effluent noncompliance or recover from them more quickly. Specific subjects covered in this session will include:
Basic Principles of Biological Treatment and Solids Separation
Growth Pressures for Biological Treatment
Monitoring Bioreactor Health
Identifying and Correcting Abnormal Operating Conditions
Troubleshooting with Microscopic Evaluations
This session will also include a real-time demonstration of a microscopic examination on samples of activated sludge. Attendees are encouraged to bring samples from their facilities to be analyzed during the course.
Optical Fenceline Monitoring
Instructor(s) / Participants
George Lipinski, Brian Cochran, Steve Hall, & Troy Boley -
Spectrum Environmental Solutions, LLC
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Passive sorption tubes are no longer enough! The Governor of California signed AB-1647 into law on October 9, 2017, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District adopted Rule 1180 – Refinery Fenceline Monitoring on December 1, 2017. This rule required state-of-the-art open-path optical equipment to measure “ppb levels” of various air pollutants. This workshop will go further in depth regarding history of the technology of open-path FTIR and UV-DOAS, prior EPA testing, basic project considerations, layout and design considerations, data path management, and public reporting. The presentation will highlight Spectrum’s comprehensive turnkey program for PBF Energy in Torrance CA.
Pandemic Planning
Instructor(s) / Participants
Melissa Moses -
USMC Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF)
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 2:00PM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
This training is based on the FEMA Pandemic Planning Annex. This training will include the following topics:
Federal Response Overview
Lessons Learned from Coronavirus Response to Date
Lessons Learned from Influenza Response
Lessons Learned in Local, State, and Federal Coordination
Issue Resolutions when dealing with Hurdles in Emergency Response
Permitting for Compressor Stations
Instructor(s) / Participants
Joel LeBlanc -
Ashworth Leininger Group
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 3:00PM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
This class puts forth a blueprint for a natural gas compressor station which maximizes compression capacity while maintaining an air emissions minor source status. The presentation will review common emissions sources, go into detail about equipment design considerations for minimizing emissions, and highlight best management practices.
Practical Dispersion Modeling
Instructor(s) / Participants
Robert Opiela -
CEO,
NaviKnow LLC
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
In this 4-hour, to-the-point workshop, you will be presented with all the information needed to complete nearly every dispersion modeling analysis you will ever perform in your career. We will list which model programs are needed, what data is required for those programs, where to find those data, and how to manipulate the data to construct your input files to get the model running so you can get your job done. We will also cover tips and techniques to help you streamline your workflow.
No matter which software interface you use, or don’t use at all, this course will provide you a thorough understanding of what information goes into the model, what happens internally to the information, and what the results mean.
Process Heater and Boiler Tune Up Training
Instructor(s) / Participants
Mike Sanders -
John Bacon -
Senior Project Manager,
TRC Companies, Inc.
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Heater and boiler tuning is not a new practice, but with the advent of 40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD, or the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Heater and Boiler MACT Rule, it is required for all affected major source facilities. Despite the initial belief that MACT DDDDD is just another costly EPA regulation, implementation of the work practice standard has provided a wealth of information substantiating that regular heater and boiler tune-ups can save significant costs through improvements in fuel efficiency, energy reduction credits, and safety. More notably, there is a simple payback on the tune-up services within months. Heater and boiler tuning has been described as part science and part intimate knowledge of the equipment’s operational characteristics and process needs. And while many facilities believe their heaters and boilers to be well optimized, compliance tuning efforts have revealed that this is not always the case. Course instructors have a combined, 60-plus years of tuning and environmental regulatory experience which they will share with attendees to better educate industry on the importance of combustion optimization and to help align the efforts of operations/process and environmental departments on practices that benefit both.
In this course, attendees will:
Review the subpart DDDDD Heater and Boiler MACT Regulation;
Cover the technical aspects of combustion tuning;
Review key aspects of combustion engineering and burner performance;
Address the regulatory compliance requirements for tune ups;
Look at MACT DDDDD case studies for which regularly occurring tune ups have been performed;
Discuss the benefits of heater and boiler tuning including cost savings, energy reduction credits, safety, and alignment with organizational values;
Summarize a host of other thermal energy systems that are also beneficial to assess for energy efficiency improvements.
PSM Awareness
Instructor(s) / Participants
Ric Hartung -
Process & Safety Solutions
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
Are you an operator, maintenance or electrical technician, engineer, safety professional, or manager whose work assignments involve handling hazardous chemicals that are covered by OSHA’s Process Management (PSM) regulation?
Your introduction to PSM is an important consideration in helping to reduce and eventually eliminate you from becoming a statistic. Being introduced to PSM early in your career ensures you not only learn key process safety principals, become an immediate productive contributor, achieve process safety goals immediately, avoid potentially being exposed to hazards, and allow you to affectively execute tasks in a safe manner.
Upon successful completion of Process Safety Management – Manager, participants will possess awareness and basic understanding of PSM and will understand how each element of the PSM standard applies to them. They will:
– Understand the history behind PSM and the application of the PSM regulation
– Become knowledgeable of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Risk Management Plan (RPM) regulation and application
– Understand Employee Participation
– Learn the importance of Process Safety Information
– Become knowledgeable of the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
– Learn the elements of Operating Procedures
– Learn what key safe work practices are needed
– Understand training requirements
– Gain an awareness of contractor responsibilities and other requirements
– Learn what Management of Change (MOC) is and the purpose of Pre-Startup and Safety Reviews
– Understand the purpose and application of Mechanical Integrity
– Identify the hazards of hot work
– Learn the importance of Incident Reporting and Investigations
– Understand Emergency Response
– Become aware of the importance of compliance audits and the purpose of PSM trade secrets
Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging
Instructor(s) / Participants
Yousheng Zeng -
CEO,
Providence Photonics
Jon Morris -
Chief Technical Officer,
Providence Photonics
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
This workshop examines advanced topics related to quantitative optical gas imaging. Optical gas imaging (OGI) has been used as part of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs for many years as a qualitative technology. Recent advancements have enabled quantitative OGI (QOGI) methods to measure emission rates, transforming OGI from a qualitative technology to a quantitative technology. This workshop will discuss the technical basis for QOGI methods. It will also present recent studies examining the accuracy and applications for QOGI methods. Comparisons will be made to other quantitative methods (such as US EPA Method 21) in the context of an LDAR program. In addition, a thorough discussion of OGI detection limits will be examined with implications for both LDAR programs and emission inventories.
Duration: 4-hours
Learning Outcomes:
- Review optical gas imaging (OGI) fundamentals
- Introduce Quantitative OGI (QOGI) methods
- Comparison QOGI to Method 21 and high flow sampler
- Review QOGI performance and applications
- Examine OGI detection limits in context of LDAR and emission inventories
Training company: Providence Photonics, LLC
Instructors: Jon Morris, Yousheng Zeng
Website: http://www.providencephotonics.com
Refinery Fenceline Monitoring Root Cause Analysis: How To Conduct and Then Develop An Effective Corrective Action Plan
Instructor(s) / Participants
Robert Opiela -
Co-Founder,
NaviKnow Solutions
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
2 Hours
Course Description
In order to comply with the Petroleum Refinery NESHAPS Fenceline monitoring provisions (40 CFR 63.658), many refineries have implemented ambient air monitoring networks around their site fencelines. If the annual monitored benzene concentration exceeds the action level specified in the rule, then the rule requires the site conduct a root cause analysis and develop and implement a corrective action plan to bring the benzene concentrations below the action level.
The rule explains WHAT to do, but HOW do you conduct the analysis, develop a plan, and test the plan to make sure it is going to satisfy the requirements of the rule?
In this two-hour training course, we will take you, step-by-step, through a proven systematic and reproducible process of identifying which emission sources are causing unacceptable concentrations and whether the corrective actions proposed will be effective.
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures
Instructor(s) / Participants
Tom Holstrom -
BARR Engineering
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 112 specifies requirements for non-transportation related facilities that are engaged in the storing, processing, transferring, distributing, using or consuming oil and oil products, which, due to its location, could reasonably be expected to discharge oil in quantities that may be harmful. The threshold for SPCC applicability is 1,320 gallons contained by oil-filled operational equipment, flow-through process vessels, mobile or portable containers, and bulk storage containers with a volume of 55-gallons or more. Facilities subject to 40 CFR Part 112 are required to develop and implement an SPCC Plan that describes engineering controls and operating procedures that will reduce the probability of a release of oil and provide response measures to control accidental releases, including regulatory notification requirements for spills above the reportable quantity threshold. Specific regulatory drivers affect the oil and gas exploration, production and transmission activities. Participants in this class will focus on the basic requirements of the SPCC rule with a strong emphasis on identification of regulated equipment found in the oil and gas industry, as well as compliance obligations relevant to that equipment.
Stack Testing Essentials
Instructor(s) / Participants
Paula Metz -
Technical Services Assistant Manager,
Alliance Source Testing
Jordan Laster -
V.P. Analytical Services,
Alliance Source Testing
Course Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The goal of this training session is to familiarize attendees with the steps necessary to conduct a successful stack test starting with the initial proposal request through submittal of the final test report. We will identify all of the items needed by the stack tester to design a test and discuss various test methods and the challenges encountered when conducting each of them. This will be an interactive session where attendees will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with some test equipment and ask questions about their specific situations and learn from the experiences of the stack tester as well as those of their peers.
Topics Covered
- Stack Testing 101…Preparing for a successful stack test (morning)
- Challenges to measuring low-level PM
- Challenges to measuring VOCs
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Instructor(s) / Participants
Todd Lusk -
SLR Consulting
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
Description coming soon.
Tanks Essentials
Instructor(s) / Participants
Rob Ferry -
Managing Consultant,
Trinity Consultants
Harold Laurence -
Trinity Consultants
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
8 Hours
Course Description
When it comes to storage tanks, sorting through the applicable requirements and calculation options can be very confusing and we are here to help you get it right. Our Tanks Essentials Workshop is ideal for anyone who has responsibility for complying with or enforcing air permits/regulations for storage tanks. We cover topics ranging from tank design and control technologies to emissions estimating to rule compliance.
Tiny Habits® and Behavior Design to Transform the EH&S Workspace
Instructor(s) / Participants
Shirley Rivera -
Resource Catalysts (R|CAT)
Course Date and Time
Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 10:30AM
Course Length
1 Hour
Course Description
A first-of-its-kind approach, Shirley brings Tiny Habits and Behavior Design to complement existing EH&S practices – think compliance management, training, refreshers, and workspace culture. Behavior Design, a field of study by Stanford Behavior Scientist, BJ Fogg, PhD., is based on a set of models and methods to design solutions that can influence behaviors. Behavior Design shares a similar context – environment, interactions, choice – with behavior-based safety programs, procedures development, and training endeavors. Attendees of this session will learn the Fogg Method and Tiny Habits, which simplifies habit formation. They will self-design three tiny habits that match one’s environment to practice and discover opportunities to apply the method in their workspace and personal lives
US EPA Alternative Method 082 (Visible Emissions Management Certification)
Instructor(s) / Participants
Shawn Dolan -
President,
Virtual Technology, LLC
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 1:00PM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The course will review the history and evolution of visible emission measurement. Moving from Ringelman to Method 9 to the current state of the art, Alternative Method 082. The course will detail the use of the ALT 082 in the field demonstrating cost savings and data quality improvements. The course will discuss the citizen science of camera based opacity measurement and the various enforcement operations using cameras to improve data quality. The course will discuss the operations of Digital Cameras for VEE and teach the use of cameras to include proper framing and recordation of Visible Emissions to include the documentation necessary to build an sustainable observation. The course will conclude with a run down of camera options and certified tools. All attendees will receive a Digital Camera Operator for Alternative Method 082 certification that can be activated upon return to their facility.
Workshop on Best Practices in Valve Condition and Performance Monitoring
Instructor(s) / Participants
Dave Anderson -
Sales & Marketing Director,
Score Diagnostics Ltd
Course Date and Time
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 8:00AM
Course Length
4 Hours
Course Description
The digitalisation agenda continues to disrupt valve maintenance and management activities through the availability of an increasingly wide array of technologically advanced tools. In this period of rapid change, it is becoming increasingly important to understand what the benefits and potential limitations of these new tools are, so that good selection / adoption decisions can be made. Through the examination of case studies where Score Group’s best available valve condition and performance monitoring equipment and systems have been used, delegates will gain an appreciation of what some of the key considerations are, driven by the benefits that are available from the use of both proven and emerging technologies.