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Environmental Enforcement and Inspection Training Series in Anchorage, AK, September 18 - 20, 2012

Start
September 18, 2012
8:00 AM
End
September 20, 2012
5:00 PM
Location
Egan Center, Meeting Space 5, 555 W. Fifth Avenue, Anchorage, AK

Registration

Compliance Series, September 18 - 20, 2012 (3 Days) – $695.00
Part 1 - Principles of Enforcement, September 18, 2012 (1 Day) – $295.00
Part 2 - Advanced Enforcement, September 19 - 20, 2012 (2 Days) – $595.00

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September 18, 2012, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (1 Day)

Egan Center - Anchorage

Meeting Space 5

555 W. Fifth Avenue

Anchorage, Alaska

Instructor: Darrick Turner

Overview: This workshop introduces government staff to the key principles of agency environmental enforcement and compliance inspections. Participants will gain an improved understanding of environmental enforcement principles, techniques, and terminology in addition to preparing participants to perform effectively in an enforcement or compliance position. This class will focus on basic practices of personal and scene safety, mapping, photography, reporting, communication, along with a focus on complaint and case progression. Participants will learn the composition of the enforcement process and gain the necessary knowledge to attend the two-day "Advanced Environmental Enforcement and Investigative Techniques" workshop that immediately follows this class.

Course Topics:

Personal and Scene Safety
Beyond Your 40 Hour
Gaining Property Access
Scheduling Site Visits
Unannounced Inspections
Introduction to Search Warrants
Site Investigations and Field Techniques
Evidence Organization

Teamwork and the Good Cop/Good Cop Principle
Ten Steps for Ensuring a Complete Inspection
Site Mapping
Inspection Photography
Reporting and Documentation
Complaint Management
Case Progression

Education Level: Introductory to intermediate/refresher.

Course Materials: Course proceedings and reference material.

Credit: 7.5 PDUs and 0.75 CEUs for completing 7.5 hours of instruction.

Registration: $295 ($250 for additional guests). You may register online or by calling us toll-free at (800) 385-0783.

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).

September 19 - 20, 2012, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 Days)
Egan Center - Anchorage
Meeting Space 5
555 W. Fifth Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska

Instructor: Darrick Turner

Overview: This workshop covers advanced compliance and enforcement topics and is intended for attendees of the ENF-401 class or those more experienced in compliance and enforcement. This workshop will focus on gaining property access, search warrants, documenting your investigation, communication and testimony, sampling and evidence, administrative or judicial enforcement, supplemental environmental projects, and methods of providing deterrence to maintain compliance. Participants will explore the enforcement process in both small groups and individual activities requiring a detailed use of investigative and enforcement techniques. Participants will gain a comprehensive view of past enforcement actions with administrative, civil, and criminal offenses and utilizes these cases as a framework for understanding the process and common pitfalls to avoid.

Course Topics:

Property Access - The Right to Inspect
Property Access Negotiations and Facing Refusal
The Use of Search Warrants
Advanced Scene Safety
Exit Strategy 101
Developing Your Enforcement Team
Site Preservation
Sampling for Evidence
Evidence Management Protocols
Conducting Interviews

Witness Statements
Administrative Enforcement
Judicial Enforcement
Criminal Enforcement
Orders, Penalties, and Justice
Supplemental Environmental Projects
Ten Steps for Maintaining Compliance
Agency Communication
Press Releases and Managing Public Information

Education Level: Intermediate to advanced/refresher.

Prerequisites: Completion of ENF-401 - "Principles of Environmental Enforcement and Inspections", or equivalent course work, or on-the-job experience.

Course Materials: Course proceedings, worksheets, and reference material.

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

Registration: $595 ($545 for additional guests). You may register online or by calling us toll-free at (800) 385-0783.

Register for the 2-Part Series and Save: $695 ($625 for additional guests). You may register online or by calling us toll-free at (800) 385-0783.

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 serves as a business compliance advocate with Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality, using his expertise in enforcement to assist businesses gain compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Mr. Turner has 14 years of experience in environmental enforcement, emergency response, project management, regulatory compliance assistance, and teaching regulators around the country. Mr. Turner has extensive experience investigating and pursuing formal enforcement for violations of Montana’s LUST/UST, remediation, solid waste, mining, and water quality laws. Mr. Turner has been recognized by Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency for his effective investigative and case management practices and currently serves as secretary for Montana’s Small Business Compliance Advisory Council.

(800) 385-0783