Course

Model Toxics Control Act: An Introduction


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(Course 1 of 2 in a series)
Course Title: Model Toxics Control Act: An Introduction
Course ID: WAPOL-401
Status: CLOSED
Date(s): October 28, 2015: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Computer Classrooms of Seattle
10604 NE 38th Place, Suite 118
Kirkland, WA
Instructors: Pete Kmet
Priscilla Tomlinson
Tuition: $345 / $295*
$295 / $245* (Before September 19, 2015)
Class is Closed
**Registered attendees will receive a PDF copy of course materials prior to the class. A physical book can be purchased for an additional $50 charge. To purchase, select "Physical Book" above.

 


Description:

(Part 1 of 2) This updated series is a real world, applied examination of Washington’s Model Toxics Control Act (WAC 173-340) covering key issues and situations that consultants and site managers deal with and argue about, with the goal of minimizing site review time and expediting site cleanup approvals. 

In Part 1 (one day), the instructor will lead attendees through the key elements of MTCA, and present an overview of the MTCA administrative requirements and associated cleanup standards. Participants will also learn the MTCA remedy selection process and public involvement requirements.

Time will be reserved for review of case-studies, discussion, and Q&A. Attendees will leave the session with a clear understanding of the basics of MTCA.

*This course is immediately followed by the two-day WAPOL-402: Establishing MTCA Cleanup Levels Workshop

 

 

Reduced tuition is available to employees of Native American tribes, government agencies, nonprofits, students and NAEP, NEBC, NWAEP members. You may register online or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at (425) 270-3274. Register Now!

Please wait to receive a course confirmation email, roughly one month prior to the class, before making any travel arrangements.

Intended Audience:

This course is intended for environmental consultants, federal, state and local government staff and other professionals seeking an improved understanding of the Model Toxics Control Act.

Continuing Education Units: 0.70 CEUs

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Course Topics

  • Overview of MTCA and the 2001 Rule Amendments
  • Rule Authority
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Public Involvement Requirements
  • Remedy Selection Process
  • Cleanup Standards, Cleanup Levels, and Remediation Levels
  • Overview of Method A, B, and C Cleanup Levels for Soil, Surface Water, and Groundwater
 
  • Proposed MTCA Amendments for Contaminant Mixtures
  • Points of Compliance
  • Overview of Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations (TEE)
  • Protection of Groundwater - Soil Leaching Models
  • Residual Saturation Concentrations
  • Vapor Pathway Evaluation
  • Special Requirements for Petroleum Sites
  • Compliance Monitoring

 

About the Instructors

Pete Kmet

Pete Kmet

Pete Kmet is a senior environmental engineer in the Policy and Technical Support Unit of the Washington State Department of Ecology's Toxics Cleanup Program. Mr. Kmet has extensive experience in site remediation, has played a key role in the development of MTCA legislation amendments, related rules, policies and technical guidance, and has presented on these topics at numerous MTCA workshops throughout the state. Mr. Kmet also serves as the mayor of Tumwater.

Priscilla Tomlinson

Priscilla Tomlinson

Priscilla Tomlinson is an expert in the fields of risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of risk assessment, toxicology, and hazardous waste. She has taught classes covering 2001 MTCA revisions and has applied MTCA rules at numerous cleanup sites.

What to Bring

If you will be using the provided PDF book, please bring a laptop or table to view it, or printouts of the material. Lunch will be on your own, but drinks and snacks will be provided throughout the day.

Billing Information

In order to guarantee a space in a course, the tuition must be paid in full TWO WEEKS before the first day of the course by either check or credit card. State and government agencies paying with a purchase order are allowed payment under the two-week time frame if a copy of the purchase order is received by NWETC.

If You Need to Cancel

Cancellations*

  • With 31 or more days notice, we will offer a 100% refund or credit towards a future course. The credit is good for one year and may be applied to any course.
  • With 30-8 days notice, we will offer a course credit towards a future course. The credit is good for one year and may be applied to any course.
  • With fewer than 8 days notice, there is no course credit available


*Please note that attendee replacement is welcome at any time

Disability Accommodations

Disability Accommodations:

To request disability accommodations, please contact us at info@nwetc.org or 425-270-3274 at least 30 days prior to the event.


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  •   10604 NE 38th Place, Suite 118 Kirkland, WA 98033

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*Reduced tuition available to employees of Native American tribes, nonprofits, and government agencies; students; and NAEP members.

If you have any trouble registering please call (425) 270-3274 ext 103
Please wait to receive a course confirmation email, roughly one month prior to the class, before making any travel arrangements. Please review what to bring!

 

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