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Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Techniques (SCAT) Training, Sacramento, CA, April 19 - 20, 2012

Start
April 19, 2012
8:00 AM
End
April 20, 2012
5:00 PM
Location
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95812

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Shoreline Condition Assessment Training, April 19 - 20, 2012 (2 Days) – $595.00

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April 19 - 20, 2012, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 days)
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95812

Overview: This course prepares attendees to participate on Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT) field teams, and to direct personnel in similar roles. This course provides attendees with a detailed understanding of the SCAT process. Attendees will participate in field exercises applying the principles of SCAT to a variety of scenarios that cover accessing, describing, and documenting shoreline environments in order to determine the most effective treatment option.

Course Topics

Overview of the SCAT Process and Applications

SCAT Terminology, Methodology, and Forms

SCAT Applications

Understanding Shoreline Environments

Ranking Shoreline Sensitivity

Fate of Oil in Surface Water

Estimating Oil Volumes and Distribution

Shoreline Cleanup Techniques

Working in SCAT Teams

SCAT Calibration and Consistency

Technology Used in SCAT

Backwater and Controlled Flow Locations

SCAT in an RP Led Response

Communicating with the Public During SCAT

Classroom and Field Exercises

Field Activity Review

Field Exercise: Students will participate in visually assessing nearby shoreline environments, reviewing shoreline conditions and evaluating potential complications. A basic application of technology and communications with be utilized in this activity. Final review will take place in the classroom, reviewing SCAT forms, discussing oiling conditions, and determining best treatment options for the impacted areas.

Education Level: Intermediate/refresher.

Course Materials: Course proceedings, field guides, and reference material.

Credit: 15 PDUs and 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction.

Registration: $595 ($495 for additional guests). You may register online or by calling us toll-free at (800) 385-0783.

Accommodations near the Tsakopoulos Library Galleria.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: By registering, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of this policy. Please read prior to registering (it's a short policy, we promise).

About the Instructor: Darrick Turner is an environmental enforcement specialist with Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality where he manages enforcement cases addressing LUST/UST, remediation, solid waste, mining, septage, public water, and water quality violations. Mr. Turner has extensive experience in site characterization, emergency response, remediation, and regulatory compliance assistance including administrative civil enforcement by means of both informal and formal legal activity. Mr. Turner has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for his effective investigative and case management practices.

(800) 385-0783