U.S. EPA Region 3
Air Monitoring Quality Assurance Workshop
June 25-26, 2014
EPA Regional Office
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 814-5122
NOTE: This course will be offered in-person as well as remotely.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
MARAMA is offering training specifically designed for state and local agency staff from MARAMA member agencies who participate in QA/QC activities and AQS data submission related to ambient air monitoring.
EPA Region 3, Office of Air Monitoring and Analysis will present a Quality Assurance Workshop on QA/QC activities and AQS data submission related to ambient air monitoring. Video conferencing will also be available for those who would like to participate remotely
Presentations:
| Presenter | ||
| Michael Papp | Monitoring Regulation Changes | |
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Avraham Teitz |
US EPA Region 2 Ambient Air Monitoring Program | |
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Dennis Crumpler |
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Howard Schmidt |
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| Howard Schmidt | ||
| Tim Hanley | ||
| Loretta Hyden and Kia Hence |
Data: Verification, Validation, Usability, and Input into AQS |
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| Robert Coats | ||
| Kia Hence | Technical System Audits | |
| Alice Chow | ||
| Workshop Q&A |
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 – 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Registration will be open at 9:30 AM
Recommended arrival time is 9:30 AM to process through security checkpoint
Thursday, June 26, 2014 – 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Registration Desk will be open at 8:00 AM
Recommended arrival time is 8:00 AM to process through security checkpoint
REGISTRATION
In order to participate in this workshop, everyone must register, whether you are attending in person or remotely. The on-line registration form will prompt you to indicate how you plan to attend.
Direct link to registration: REGISTER NOW
Registration Deadline: June 11, 2014
Please note that MARAMA utilizes the RegOnline system. You will need to login and create a password. If attending future events, you will be able to use the same login and password without having to fill in your contact information again. If you have already registered for a previous course, please use the login and password you have created to register for this course.
There is NO registration fee for attending this meeting.
SECURITY PROCEDURE (EPA Office Building)
Upon entering the USEPA office building, you will go through security clearance where you will need to present a photo ID. We suggest that arrive at the following times in order to allow for adequate time to process through the security checkpoint:
Wednesday, June 25, 2014 – Suggested arrival time 9:30 AM
Thursday, June 26, 2014 – Suggested arrival time 8:00 AM
HOTEL RESERVATIONS ROOM BLOCK
Embassy Suites Hotel, Philadelphia Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1289
Phone: (215) 561-1776
Room Rate: $155.00 (plus 15.5% tax)
Discounted Parking Rate: $32.00 (valet in/out privileges)
Reference: MARAMA room block
Registration Deadline: June 11, 2014
Note: All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card
Parking for the EPA Regional Offices may be available at meters on the street. If not, there are a number of parking garages nearby.
MARAMA SUPPORT AVAILABLE
MARAMA will offer support to cover the cost of room and tax for up to 2 staff per MARAMA member agency. Supported attendees are responsible for all incidentals and travel. Overnight support is not available to those who live within 50 miles of the course location. If additional or alternative support is needed, pre-approval is necessary and a request must come from your agency’s Air Director (or their designee) and emailed to MARAMA’s Executive Director, Susan Wierman (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), as well as MARAMA’s Training Coordinator, Sue Dilli (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), prior to the event. A list of what type of support is needed, an estimate of additional costs, and the reason for the support is essential to include.