The Northwest Environmental
Training Center Presents:
Underground
Storage Tank Inspection Training
Course
ID: OPOL-405
April 20 - 21, 2006,
8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Ecotrust
Conference Center
721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Instructors:
Ben Thomas, Ben Thomas Associates, Inc.; Dave Belyea, Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality;
Dennis Burke, PE, ND Burke Associates; Scott Wilson,
Wilson/Rogers Associates; and Bob Wiese, Northwest Tank
Course Description
This entry level two-day course is an excellent primer for new UST inspectors or anyone who needs a comprehensive overview of the requirements for UST systems. Get simple explanations on complex rules from top experts in the field, plus get practical advice on real-world site conditions to ensure you are better prepared for the nuances of compliance inspections. The team of instructors are highly qualified with decades of collective tank inspection experience and experience leading numerous UST inspection courses.
Course Schedule
| Day 1: Thursday, April 20, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. 8:30
A.M. Welcome and Overview 8:30 A.M. Introduction 9 A.M. Review of
Parts and Equipment 10 A.M. Morning Break 10:15 A.M. Release Detection Part
1: Methods for Tanks 12 P.M. Lunch Break 1:15 P.M. Release Detection Part 2:
Methods for Pressurized Pipes 3:00 P.M. Afternoon Break 3:15
P.M. Overfill Prevention 4:30 PM Quiz/Exercise 5 P.M. Adjourn First Day |
Day 2: Friday, April 21, 2006, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
8:30 A.M. Corrosion Protection 10 A.M. Break 10:15 P.M. Release Detection Part 3: Other
Methods 12:15 P.M. Lunch Break 1:30 P.M. Suspected Releases 2
P.M. Administrative Rules and Record Keeping 2:30 P.M. Afternoon Break 2:45 P.M. Inspections 3:45
P.M. Financial Responsibility 4:15 P.M. Quiz/Exercise 4:45 P.M. Closing Remarks 5:00 P.M. Adjourn |
Intended Audience: This course is intended for State and Federal UST government inspectors, UST compliance officers, compliance consultants, and UST owners and operators. The bulk of the material presented in this course is applicable in most states.
What to Bring: Pen or pencil, water bottle, and cloth napkin (to reduce waste). Ceramic mugs will be provided for coffee and tea. Drinks and snacks will also be provided each day.
Continuing Education Units: 1.3
Course Material: Each participant will receive a copy of the course proceedings and a CD-ROM containing a comprehensive reference library of UST guidance documents, policy, and operations information.
Registration: $495. A 20% discount applies when registering three or more participants from the same firm or agency ($395 per person). You may register online via the link below. You may also register by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at (206) 762-1976.
