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General Information
Event Name: OSC 201
Hosted By: U.S. EPA
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation
Event Description:

OSC 201 is an intermediate-level training course that expands on the Removal Process course to prepare On-Scene Coordinators (OSC) for the rigors of everyday removal action site activities. The instructional methodology will include a response case study to provide participants an opportunity to apply the skills learned during the course. By taking the course, participants will achieve the following objectives:

  • Understand how to apply a Removal Site Strategy Model to a project. The course reviews this effective conceptual tool in managing the factors that influence the cleanup at a removal site.
  • Learn project management skills, including organization of a project, forecasting resources and personnel, planning meetings, documenting site activities and tracking schedules and costs. The course prepares OSCs for the daily challenges they will encounter during a removal action and an emergency response.
  • Learn to navigate through the daily tasks of the removal process and adapt to changing site circumstances. The course includes a response case study to provide participants an opportunity to apply the skills learned during the course.
  • Understand the keys to conducting a removal action that is consistent with the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The course takes a hands-on practitioner's approach to removal and emergency response management, based on the perspective of field operations, and focuses on attaining the response action goals.

OSC 201 is a 2-day training course designed for OSCs with one to two years of experience, particularly in the field at removal actions and who may have assisted other OSCs with removal actions or are now preparing to take the lead in conducting a large-scale removal action. More experienced OSCs may find the course useful as a refresher and an opportunity to share success stories and lesson learned with newer OSCs. Other EPA removal program personnel (including Headquarters regional coordinators, enforcement personnel, Removal Managers and Special Team members) are also welcome to attend. THIS COURSE IS NOT OPEN TO OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATES, TRIBES, ACADEMIA, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS OR OTHER PRIVATE ENTITIES. The Removal Process course is a prerequisite for EPA employees who would like to attend OSC 201.

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

Additional Information:

Daily Class Times: 
Monday - 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

The CERCLA Education Center (CEC) understands that questions will continue regarding the status of CEC courses currently planned for fall/winter 2021. Although we hope to be able to hold classroom trainings this fall/winter, the CEC will assess current conditions and make a go/no-go decision for each course five weeks prior to the start of the delivery. The CEC will assess current local and EPA COVID-19 guidelines; current EPA travel policies; and the number of students enrolled in a course before making a decision. Registered students will receive a notification via email if the course is postponed. Information will also be posted to the appropriate Trainex page. Questions may be directed to Jodi McCarty, ICF (jodi.mccarty@icf.com).

Registration Status: Postponed - due to COVID-19 response
Event Begins: October 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM
Event Ends: October 19, 2021 at 4:30 PM
For questions about this event, please contact: Jodi McCarty (ICF)
Phone: 773-934-3091
E-mail: austin.oelschlager@icf.com
Location
This event will be held at: U.S. EPA - Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd
Illinois Room
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
Location Map:
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Location Contact Information: Tim Prendiville
Phone: 312-886-5122
E-mail: prendiville.timothy@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/50181916/owner/1455 ... (link shortened for display) using group code EPA
Hotel Room Information: Rooms can be reserved until Sep. 24, 2021 under the hotel block name "EPA". Room rate $179 per night (+17.40% sales tax)
 

Included in the room rate is complimentary wireless internet in your sleeping room and complimentary access to the fitness center.

Additional Event Information
Please click here for a detailed logistics flyer (1160K/PDF)
   
   

 

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