May 9, 2023, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. PDT (1 Day)
Pacific Time Zone
Live Interactive Online Training
Instructors:
Priscilla Tomlinson, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Mike Ehlebracht, Haley & Aldrich
Mark Gordon, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Kim Wooten, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Erika Beresovoy, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Meredith Waldref, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Summary: This one-day training provides an overview and refresher of Washington State's Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). MTCA directs the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites in Washington. MTCA applies to contaminated soil, groundwater, air, and surface water in freshwater and marine environments. The instructors include MTCA experts from Washington State Department of Ecology and environmental consulting firms.
Course Topics
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Overview of MTCA
• Definitions
• Liability
• Cleanup Process
• Grant Funding
• Department of Ecology Programs Using MTCA
• Online Resources and Important Guidance
Remedial Investigation (RI)
• RI Checklist
• Overview of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs)
• Natural, Area, and Regional Backgrounds
• Cultural Resources
Cleanup Levels
• Key Concepts
• Methods A, B, and C
• General Process for Methods B and C
• Overview of Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations (TEEs)
• Overview of Vapor Intrusion and Leaching Pathways
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Public Involvement
• Goals
• Requirements
• Planning Process
• Useful Comments
• Common Concerns
• Environmental Justice
• Accessibility
Feasibility Study (FS) and Cleanup Action Plan (CAP)
• FS Checklist
• Thresholds and Other Requirements
• Expectations for Cleanup Action Alternatives
• Model Remedies
• Points of Compliance
• Institutional Controls
• Periodic Reviews
Q&A with MTCA Experts
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Intended Audience: This training is intended for environmental consultants, agency staff, and others seeking an improved understanding of MTCA including technical staff, supervisors, and potentially liable persons (PLPs).
Prerequisites: None. This course is a prerequisite for the MTCA Implementation course.
Education Level: Introductory to intermediate (and a good refresher for those already familiar with the rule). General principles and more advanced topics are presented to ensure all levels benefit from attending.
Course Materials: 2023 updated course proceedings including presentation slides and resources.
Credit: 7.5 PDHs or 0.75 CEUs for completing 7.5 hours of instruction in one day.
Registration for MTCA Introduction Only (May 9, 2023): $295, $195 per person for small groups of 2 to 9 people, $150 per person for large groups of 10 or more people on the same registration. Register online or by calling us at (800) 385-0783. Each participant may attend the training on their own computer.
MTCA Series (May 9 - 11, 2023): $495, $395 per person for 2 to 9 people, $350 per person for 10 or more on the same registration. Register and More Info
MTCA Implementation Only (May 10 - 11, 2023): $395, $295 per person for 2 to 9 people, $250 per person for 10 or more people on the same registration. Registration and More Info
Location: Your office or home - anywhere you can get comfortable and online.
About the Instructors:
Priscilla Tomlinson, Toxicologist, Washington State Department of Ecology
Mike Ehlebracht, Principal Geochemist, Haley & Aldrich
Mark Gordon, Environmental Engineer, Washington State Department of Ecology
Kim Wooten, Toxicologist, Washington State Department of Ecology
Erika Beresovoy, Outreach Specialist, Washington State Department of Ecology
Meredith Waldref, Outreach Specialists, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Moderator:
Erick McWayne, Executive Director, National Environmental Management Academy
