NPDES Training Course by:

www.environmental-training.com

Observations of an Inspector:
Compliance Evaluation Assessments


Time Commitment:  
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Course
Cost: $ 

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Course Objective: The objective of this NPDES training course is to provide students with information on observations of common mistakes made by wastewater treatment plants, and some possible approaches for compliance. This course is specifically geared for the wastewater treatment plant professionals, and to a lesser degree, water treatment plant operators.
Course Contents: In a series of three virtual lectures, students will be provided with:
  • Common mistakes made by wastewater treatment plants facilities, explanations of why these are violations, and possible strategies or approaches to avoid noncompliance.  Issues covered include those evaluated during compliance evaluation inspections (CEIs) such as permits, records/reports, facility site reviews, flow measurements, laboratory, effluent/receiving waters, compliance schedules, self-monitoring, operations and maintenance, sludge disposal, and sampling,
  • Other observations of common shortfalls that often lead to instances of compliance, and helpful hints to avoid these pitfalls
  • A discussion of the inspection process, and suggestions to make inspections easier to tolerate and to address noncompliance should violations be found.

Most facilities don't set out to violate. But, few have the time or the training to organize their program to make it violation proof. Most violations can be linked to poor organization and poor recordkeeping activities. Ergo, better organization and better documentation should help many facilities avoid violations.

In this course, compliance strategies are discussed. Students will also receive helpful forms, labels, checklists, and other documents which may be used to organize a facility's wastewater compliance program. Other useful tools are suggested.
Learning on-line is fun due to our hands-on activities and virtual industry exercises. Take this Course and Complete the Assignments, and
YOU WILL LEARN!		 Receive Helpful Compliance Tools and Strategies, Too! Test included. Certificates provided. Courses can be taken for credit  in many States, and applied for and pending in other States.
Course Limitations: This course provides common tools and common strategies. This course cannot address all instances of noncompliance and specific noncompliance issues that plague individual facilities. The application of the tools and strategies to the unique situation at an individual facility is the responsibility of the facility. Ultimate compliance is and will always be the responsibility of the facility owner/operator. Facilities should be aware that use of forms creates a paperwork trail that can be used against a facility if the facility fails to regularly complete the paperwork and/or comply. We accept no responsibility for facility violations.

Use of the forms, labels, checklists, and other documents provided in this course are limited to the facility that hosts the registrant for this course. Viewing all assignments in this course, including those containing the common mistakes and other observations, explanations, and compliance strategies and helpful hints is limited to the individual registrant for this course. If exposure to this information is necessary for other individuals within a facility, they must also register.

Supplementary Courses on the Same Topic:
Please feel free to print out and use this course synopsis to obtain approval within your company to take this course.

Register on-line or by mail using enrollment forms found at www.environmental-training.com/enrollnow.htm. We will mail you a paid in full receipt for reimbursement purposes, if applicable.
About the Author: This course was developed by an environmental professional with experience working directly for EPA and as a contractor supporting EPA, State Agencies, local governments, industry, and non-profit organizations. The primary author of this course has conducted over 100 environmental regulatory inspections on behalf of the EPA, and has supported EPA rulemaking activities and enforcement initiatives.