How You Will Benefit
This course will give you a detailed example functional approach to managing the entire scope of related activities in support of petroleum facilities generating residuals something most annual RCRA certification courses do not do. The course is based on RCRA compliance specifics as well as industry standards in use by facilities of this type. The course is designed to meet requirements for 40 CFR 262.34 annual training.
Learn About
* RCRA and DOT regulations as they relate to operational functions regarding management at petroleum facilities
* Why cradle to grave applies to generators of waste materials and how to minimize impacts of short and long term liabilities
* Functional requirements related to residual management activities of typical petroleum facilities
* A proven process approach for compliance with RCRA and DOT petroleum residual management activities
Who Should Attend
* Petroleum facility managers/supervisors and operational staff responsible for residual waste management activities
* Attorneys who would like a RCRA overview with detailed compliance requirement understanding of petroleum waste management
* Experienced staff needing a detailed familiarization or annual certification and preferring additional task related information for management and operations not found in a typical certification course
* Anyone needing to know if contractors working on their behalf are providing effective services
About the Instructor
Ronald L. Gemeinhardt is a recognized expert in the development and application of RCRA compliance systems. He has developed and led national, regional and facility system design and operations supporting petroleum related environmental management programs. He has worked in the petroleum industry for 32 years in various technical capacities in support to refinery, distribution terminal, pipeline and retail operations. For the last 19 years he has focused on facility environmental compliance, residual management, remediation and emergency response activities in support to a major oil company.
As an environmental specialist his experience includes Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility audits, regulatory agency negotiations, litigation support, facility environmental audits, environmental compliance training program development and environmental management systems auditing. He is also experienced in plan and permit development activities related to Risk Based Corrective Action, SPCC plan development and oversight, FRP, Waste Minimization, Air and Water discharge, Post Closure and Closure Plans. Emergency Response support includes active response management, ICS training and site closure management
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Fee of $795 Includes
* Training disc with internet copy of relevant sections of 40 CFR, course utilized forms, and listing of related web sites. Presentation materials will be available on the internet with password access for 12 months after training.
* Training binder containing 40 CFR referenced sections from training, utilized forms, blank waste labels, course exercises
* McCoy's RCRA Assistant, a 4-page laminated road map with easy-to-follow guidelines for quickly evaluating hazardous waste management options
* ASTM D5681 Standard Terminology for Waste and Waste Management
* Free 1-year membership in ASTM International / Applies to new members only and may not be used to renew existing memberships
* Certificate of Completion with 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
* Refreshment breaks
Course Outline
Day 1 (8 am to 5 pm)
Welcome, Agenda Overview, and Introductions
Introduction to the Resource Conservation Recovery Act RCRA
Is Your Material a Solid Waste?
Section Quiz
Break
Generator Classes
* Generator Classe - RCRA Standards For Each
* Plan/ Report Requirement
Section Quiz
Lunch
Residual Characterization
Storage/Labeling Requirements
* Label Example
* Label Information Requirements
* Inspection Requirement
Section Quiz Break
Disposal Requirements/Options
Transportation Requirements
Section Quiz
Adjourn for the Day
Day 2 (8 am to 4 pm)
Welcome and Agenda Overview for Day 2
Special Topics Review
Break
Operations Management
* Scenario For Management Activities- Selection of typical waste materials
* Onsite Activities
* Process Steps - Utilizing Scenario Examples Above
* Instructor Facilitated Training As Volunteer Students Identify Requirements and Complete Tasks Based on Scenario
** Characterization
Section Quiz
Lunch
Training Program Final Practical for Residual Management Activities / Students Do Practical Demonstrating Skills Associated With Management Activity Requirements
* Demonstration of skills associated with
** On-site Residual Generation Requirements
** Practical Set-up
** Scenario Descripton
** Activities Required
** Time Limit
** Evaluation By Other Teams
Review of Practical Results
4:00 Adjourn
About ASTM
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