ARARs Academy Webinars

The ARARs Academy Webinars are a series of three webinars required in order to attend the classroom ARARs Academy deliveries. The webinar series will cover introductory materials including a review of important definitions, the ARAR identification process, ARAR waivers, and a review of the most common Federal ARARs. The ARARs Academy Webinars is a prerequisite for the classroom delivery and...
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Using Contaminant Information in Evaluating Water Contamination Threats and Incidents

This training is designed for U.S. EPA On Scene Coordinators (OSCs) and Regional emergency responders, EPA Drinking Water Program Staff, EPA Criminal Investigation Division agents, State Primacy Drinking Water Agencies, and Water Utility Personnel. The course provides information on the types of contaminants that may be used to intentionally contaminate water, and simplifies the application of the...
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IGEs for RPMs: From Scoping to Funding

This full-day course focuses on the procedures and resources RPMs can use for preparing independent government estimates (IGE) for remedial program activities. Participants discover the recommended procedures for accomplishing this challenging task. This course provides an overview of current policies and resources for RPMs to use in preparing IGEs. After the review, participants are challenged...
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Facilitating Online Meetings: Tactical Skills for Planning and Leading Web-based Meetings

Topics: Design considerations for planning online meetings, developing ground rules, recognizing speakers, balancing participation. Intended Audience: Individuals already familiar with in-person facilitation techniques Instructors: Margaret Ross, EPA Conflict Prevention and Resolution Center, Jason Gershowitz, Kearns and West If you have any questions or problems please contact: • ...
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Incremental Sampling

Incremental Sampling provides an overview of incremental sampling (IS) concepts to address soil heterogeneity and ensure that soil samples accurately represent the site. The course uses the seven-step data quality objectives (DQO) process to explore the elements of planning and implementing IS designs. The course uses lecture and interactive scenarios to practice and discuss sampling design usi...
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Making a Visible Difference in Huntington, West Virginia

The City of Huntington and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will cosponsor a “Making a Visible Difference in Communities Forum” in Huntington, West Virginia on Tuesday, December 8, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Huntington Big Sandy Civic Center. This forum will assemble partners from local, regional, state and federal government, together with not-for-profit, philanthropic, a...
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Introduction to EPA Environmental Information Quality Policy (Directive No.: CIO 2105.4)

This webinar will discuss an overview of Quality in the collection of Environmental Information and how the EPA Environmental Information Quality Policy (EPA Directive No. CIO 2105.4) impacts our work. We will discuss the application of the directive on EPA and non-EPA organizations (contractors) who collect, produce, evaluate, or use environmental information or conduct environmental informati...
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NARPM Presents...Strategies for Preventing Post Construction Pitfalls

NARPM Presents...Strategies for Preventing Post Construction Pitfalls: This 2-hour course allows participants to learn strategies to identify and prevent potential post-construction pitfalls entirely or address them when they arise.    Course objectives include learning to: Plan more effectively for post construction completion activities; Operate within the limi...
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NARPM Presents...Superfund Community Involvement

Community involvement is required by CERCLA and the NCP at Superfund sites. Community acceptance is also one of the nine criteria EPA uses to evaluate cleanup alternatives. Implementing an effective community involvement plan is critical to the success of our cleanup and redevelopment goals. But how do we do that?   Community involvement is a little like off-road driving. It’...
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NARPM Presents...Practical Considerations to Aid the Design and Review of Site-Specific PFAS Evaluation

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are pervasive contaminants found in soil, sediment, water, and biota across the U.S. and the globe. Understanding potential PFAS concerns at a given site can be challenging based on the diversity of extant PFAS, the multitude of potential PFAS sources, as well as the range of sampling and analytical tools commercially available. This webinar will revie...
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