2017 – NACT 224 Observing Source Tests
NACT 200 Series:
July 18-19, 2017 – NACT 299 Theory & Application of Air Pollution Control Devices
July 20, 2017 – NACT 273 Industrial Boilers
July 21, 2017 – NACT 224 Observing Source Tests
Workshop Location
PA Department of Environmental Protection/Air Quality Southeast Regional Office
2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401-4915
Phone: (484) 250-5900
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The 200 Series courses (below) are intended for new, entry-level as well as semi-experienced stationary source permit engineers, inspectors, regulatory agency staff, and environmental specialists. Classes generally start at 8:30 AM and conclude at 5:00 PM.
Note: Please bring a scientific calculator with you to class.
Site Visits: Students must bring applicable safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, ear protection, and safety shoes to participate in the field visits.
NACT 224 (Friday, July 21, 2017) – Observing Source Tests – PA DEP Source Test Demonstration (Details to follow)
Instructor: Larry Sitzman
Observations of compliance performance emission tests are an important part of any air pollution enforcement program. Data obtained during these tests are used to determine compliance with regulatory standards or to determine baseline operating conditions for a source. We present the basic principles of source test observation (STO) and the fundamentals of source testing methods, including Method 5, sampling train and procedures. We also discuss sample recovery observations, procedural inspections, calculations, report writing and QA techniques. Students will participate in a Method 5 sampling train “mock inspection” and receive hands-on training.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be handled through APTI-Learn at #. Please remember to register for each NACT course individually.
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2017
NOTE: There is NO registration fee for state and local employees attending this meeting. A nominal fee will be charged for Federal employees.
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
Name/address of hotel:
501 E. Germantown Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
Note: All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations.
Room Rate: $126.00 plus tax
Reservations by Phone: 1-866 974 9288 (Please reference MARAMA’s room block)
Hotel Reservation Deadline: June 23, 2017
MARAMA SUPPORT AVAILABLE
MARAMA will offer support to cover the cost of room and tax for the night prior to each course (July 17th and 18th for NACT 299, July 19th for NACT 273, July 20th for NACT 224) for up to 2 staff members 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 your agency would like to request alternative support or additional overnight support OTHER than what is listed above, 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, as well as MARAMA’s Training Coordinators, Jackie Burkhardt or Sue Dilli (training@marama.org), 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.