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Event Name: Waste Treatment, Transportation, and Disposal
Hosted By: U.S. EPA
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation
Event Description:

Waste Treatment, Transportation and Disposal, a 2.5-day advanced training course, focuses on specific technical and regulatory issues that On-Scene Coordinators (OSC) and Remedial Project Managers (RPM) must address when treating, transporting and disposing of waste. By taking the course, participants will achieve the following objectives:

  • Learn a step-by-step approach to the treatment, transportation and disposal of waste. The course discusses oversight of the major steps in procuring cost-effective and efficient treatment, transportation and disposal of waste. The course explores the complex definitions of solid and hazardous waste and provides real-life examples of how to decide whether wastes are RCRA hazardous during a removal action.
  • Discover practical recommendations for improving the treatment, transportation and disposal process. The course stresses some obvious and other less obvious aspects helpful in improving the transportation and disposal process.
  • Master information about the identification and analysis of waste. Participants will obtain information from experienced professionals about the process of identifying and analyzing special waste types and to arrange for treatment, transportation and disposal of waste.

Waste Treatment, Transportation and Disposal is an advanced-level training course intended for EPA OSCs and other EPA removal program personnel. The course is designed to equip OSCs with the information they need to plan for the treatment, transportation and disposal of wastes generated from removal actions. Other EPA environmental professionals, such as RPMs, site assessment managers, remedial program staff, and Special Team members may also benefit from the course. THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATES, LOCAL AGENCIES, TRIBES, ACADEMIA, CONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS OR OTHER PRIVATE ENTITIES.

*This course is offered free of charge to all registrants who are confirmed to attend.*

Additional Information:

Daily Class Times:
Wednesday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday - 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Registration Status: Completed
Event Begins: October 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM Eastern
Event Ends: October 27, 2023 at 12:00 PM Eastern
For questions about this event, please contact: Elizabeth Kline (ICF)
Phone: 914-261-5535
E-mail: elizabeth.kline@icf.com
Location
This event will be held at: U.S. EPA - Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Illinois Room
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
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Location Contact Information: Michelle Jaster
Phone: 734-692-7683
E-mail: jaster.michelle@epa.gov
 
Hotel Information
Hotel name and address: Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-726-7500 or 1-877-865-5321
Map of Hotel: Click here to view 
Hotel Website: http://www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com/
Link for Hotel Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/event/50619359/owner/1455 ... (link shortened for display)
Hotel Room Information: Rooms can be reserved until Sep. 22, 2023 under the hotel block name "EPA OSC 201/WTTD". Room rate $218 per night (+ tax)
 

The Palmer House offers the following dining options and amenities:

  • Complimentary fitness center and indoor pool available 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms.

Additional Event Information
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