Stormwater Regulations in California

The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents:

Stormwater Regulations in California
Course ID: CAPOL-401 ( 2 days )
July 15-16, 2009, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Courtyard Old Pasadena
180 North Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, California

Instructor: Peter Peuron

This course has been canceled due to low enrollment; however, it is being offered in San Diego on November 18-19, 2009. The San Diego web page can be found here http://nwetc.org/capol-401_11-09_san_diego.htm

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Description: An overview of the California's stormwater regulations including the General Industrial Stormwater Permit, the General Construction Stormwater Permit, Phase I and Phase II municipal permitting and programs addressing regulation of other sources of stormwater pollution including Confined Animal Feeding Operations and the Irrigated Lands Program. The history of each of the permits will be discussed and the basic requirements of each permit will be outlined.

Course Topics:

Overview of the Environmental Effects of Stormwater Pollution

Federal and State of California Regulations and Policies Concerning Point and Non-Point Sources of Pollution

Requirements of California's General Industrial Stormwater Permit and Applicable Best Management Practices (BMP's)

Requirements of California's General Construction Stormwater Permit and Applicable BMP's

Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permits in California and Applicable BMP's

The Phase II Stormwater Permitting Process in California

Regulation of Sources of Stormwater Pollution Including Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO's) and Irrigated Lands and Applicable BMP's

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Have a comprehensive understanding of stormwater regulatory requirements in California
Understand why there are stringent laws which regulate the discharge of stormwater pollutants,
Determine which permits a business is required to enroll under and what specific monitoring and BMP requirements apply, and
Determine when Best Management Practices are needed and what types should be used under different circumstances.

About the Instructor: Peter Peuron has worked as an environmental scientist for 20 years including 11 years overseeing underground storage tank cleanups for the County of Orange, seven years overseeing industrial cleanups for the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board and two years performing oversight in the Regional Board's stormwater program. He holds a BS in Soil Science and an MS in Agriculture. Since 1990, Mr. Peuron has performed numerous presentations concerning contaminant fate and transport modeling and environmental regulations at such venues as the UCLA Extension Program, the Association for Environmental Health and Sciences and the Association of Hazardous Materials Professionals. He also has given presentations at Regional Board hearings and during the last year, he performed four presentations concerning new stormwater regulations for agriculture at stakeholders workshops.

Intended Audience: This course is designed for professionals seeking a greater understanding of California stormwater regulations and permitting. Those encouraged to attend are consultants, business owners, regulators, environmental activists and attorneys.

Prerequisites: None

Education Level: Introductory/Review

Course Materials: Participants will receive course proceedings, and reference materials.

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Continuing Education Units: 1.3

What to Bring: Pen or pencil, coffee mug, and a water bottle (to reduce waste). Please wear comfortable clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather. Lunch will be on your own. There are numerous restaurants within walking distance. Drinks and snacks will be provided each day.

Registration: $495 (*$395 reduced tuition is available for Native American tribes; government employees; nonprofits; students; and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at 206-762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to the day prior to the event. Registration may occur up to the day prior to the event provided that space is available.