Intro to Model Toxics Control Act MTCA

The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents:

The MTCA 101 Workshop
Introduction to the Model Toxics Control Act (WAC 173-340)
Course ID: WAPOL - 401
December 17, 2008, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Lacey Community Center
6729 Pacific Avenue SE
Lacey, WA 98503

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Instructors: Pete Kmet, P.E., Washington State Department of Ecology
Priscilla Zieber, M.S., Integral Consulting, Inc.

Course Description: The objective of this one day workshop is to introduce environmental consultants, federal, state and local government staff, and members of the general public to Washington's Model Toxics Control Act (WAC 173-340). This workshop will provide an overview of the MTCA administrative requirements and the associated cleanup standards. Participants will also learn the MTCA remedy selection process and public involvement requirements. Both instructors have a deep and thorough understanding of MTCA and will set aside time to answer questions at the end of each topic.
*This course is immediately followed by the two-day WAPOL-402: Establishing MTCA Cleanup Levels Workshop.

About the Instructors: Pete Kmet is a senior environmental engineer in Washington State Department of Ecology's Toxics Cleanup Program—Policy and Technical Support Unit. Mr. Kmet has extensive experience with site remediation and has been a key participant in the development of numerous MTCA legislation amendments, and related rules, policies and technical guidance. He has presented at numerous MTCA workshops throughout the state. Mr. Kmet also serves on the City Council of Tumwater.

Priscilla Zieber is an expert in the fields of risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of risk assessment, toxicology, and hazardous waste. She has taught classes on the 2001 MTCA revisions and has applied the MTCA rule at numerous cleanup sites.

COURSE TOPICS

Overview of MTCA and the 2001 Rule Amendments

Rule Authority

Reporting Requirements

Public Involvement Requirements

Remedy Selection Process

Cleanup Standards, Cleanup Levels, and Remediation Levels

Overview of Method A, B, and C Cleanup Levels for Soil, Surface Water, and Groundwater

Proposed MTCA Amendments for Contaminant Mixtures

Points of Compliance

Overview of Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations (TEE)

Protection of Groundwater - Soil Leaching Models

Residual Saturation Concentrations

Vapor Pathway Evaluation

Special Requirements for Petroleum Sites

Compliance Monitoring

Intended Audience: This course is intended for environmental professionals and other professionals seeking an improved understanding of the Model Toxics Control Act.

Course Materials: Attendees will receive a binder containing the workshop proceedings and reference material.

Course Credit: 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU's)

Registration:
WAPOL-401: $250, *$195
WAPOL-402: $495, *$395 This course has a prerequisite: Introduction to MTCA (WAPOL-401) listed above.
WAPOL 401 & 402 with an additional $100 discount reflected: $645, *$490

(*Discount for Native American Tribes; nonprofits; government; students; teachers; and NAEP, NWAEP, and NEBC members). You may register via the link below or by calling the Northwest Environmental Training Center at (206) 762-1976.

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the event and 50 percent refundable (or 100% credit) thereafter up to 3 business days prior to the event. No refunds are issued for cancellations occurring less than 3 business days before the start day. Course registration fees and cancellation policy are subject to change without notice.