February 7 - 8, 2024, 8:30 A.M. to 5 P.M. PST (2 Days)
Pacific Time Zone
Live Interactive Online Training
Instructors:
Priscilla Tomlinson, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Kim Wooten, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Mike Ehlebracht, Haley & Aldrich
Chris Waldron, Pioneer Technologies Corporation
Bonnie Brooks, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Clint Stanovsky, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Summary: This two-day course focuses on the technical implementation of Washington's Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) at contaminated sites, including the new rule amendments effective January 1, 2024. 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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Conceptual Site Models (CSMs)
• Developing a CSM
• Presenting a CSM
• TEE Exclusions
Cleanup Level Details
• Media-Specific Cleanup Levels
• Nonpotable Groundwater
• Adjusting Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for Acceptable Risk
• Adjustments for Additive Risks
• Key Guidance
Terrestrial Ecological Evaluations
• Overview of Process
• Simplified
• Site-Specific
• Key Guidance
Leaching Pathway Evaluations
• Overview of Methods
• 3-Phase Model
• 4-Phase Model
• Leaching Tests
• Empirical Demonstration
• MTCATPH (Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons) Spreadsheet
• Key Guidance
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Washington's Vapor Intrusion Guidance
• Preliminary Assessment
• Tier 1
• Tier 2
• Public Involvement
• Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Case Studies
• Soil & Groundwater Cleanup Levels for Multiple Site Scenarios
Remedy Selection
• DCA Process Overview
• Common Approaches and Resources
Evaluating Compliance
• Direct Comparison
• 3-Part Rule
• Sampling Strategies
Chemicals with Special Considerations
Common MTCA Errors
Q&A with MTCA Experts
Practice Exercises
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Intended Audience: This training is intended for environmental consultants, agency staff, and others seeking an improved understanding of MTCA and its application to contaminated sites in Washington State.
Prerequisites: The Intro to MTCA course on Feb. 6, 2024, similar MTCA training, or working knowledge of MTCA is recommended for everyone attending this technical training.
Education Level: Intermediate to advanced (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: 2024 updated course proceedings reflecting the recent rule amendments including presentation slides and resources.
Credit: 15 PDHs or 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction in three days.
Registration for MTCA Implementation Only (Feb. 7 - 8, 2024): $395, $295 per person for small groups of 2 to 9 people, and $250 per person for large groups of 10 or more 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 (Feb. 6 - 8, 2024): $495, $395 per person for 2 to 9 people, and $350 per person for 10 or more on the same registration.
More Info and Registration
MTCA Introduction Only (Feb. 6, 2024): $295, $195 per person for 2 to 9 people, and $150 per person for 10 or more on the same registration. More Info and Registration
Location: Your office or home - anywhere you can get comfortable and online.
About the Instructors:
Priscilla Tomlinson, Toxicologist, WA State Department of Ecology
Mike Ehlebracht, Principal Geochemist, Haley & Aldrich
Chris Waldron, Environmental Engineer, Pioneer Technologies Corporation
Kim Wooten, Toxicologist, WA State Department of Ecology
Clint Stanovsky, MTCA Rulemaking Lead, WA State Department of Ecology
Sarah Wollwage, Policy & Technical Support Unit Supervisor, WA State Department of Ecology
Bonnie Brooks, Toxicologist, WA State Department of Ecology
Michael Feldcamp, Senior Policy Analyst, WA State Department of Ecology
Moderator:
Erick McWayne, Executive Director, National Environmental Management Academy
