Training Opportunities
Tier II Compliance Assistance Workshops
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency periodically conducts EPCRA Compliance Assistance Workshops regarding Facility's Planning and Reporting Obligations under EPCRA-Sections 301-312 in New England throughout the year. The next workshop is "Free EPA Webinar to Help You Get Ready for 03/01/18 EPCRA Tier 2 Reporting Dealing". The online webinar is Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 11:00AM-12:00PM (EST). Please register here. Tier II inventories are due annually by March 1.
Fire & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Other Emergency Services Related Training Programs
The Connecticut Fire Academy is operated under the guidance and administration of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. The Training Division is responsible for the development and delivery of Fire & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and other Emergency Services related training programs. The Division also offers a variety of industrial OSHA compliance programs to assist private industry to comply with State and Federal Health and Safety regulations.
Fire & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Other Emergency Services Related Training Programs
The Connecticut Fire Academy is operated under the guidance and administration of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. The Training Division is responsible for the development and delivery of Fire & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and other Emergency Services related training programs. The Division also offers a variety of industrial OSHA compliance programs to assist private industry to comply with State and Federal Health and Safety regulations.
Ready Classroom Online Educational Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ad Council have joined with Discovery Education to announce Ready Classroom, an online education program. Ready Classroom provides elementary and middle school teachers with resources to integrate natural disaster preparedness information into their curriculum. The program is an extension of Ready Kids, a nationwide effort designed to encourage children and families to take action and prepare for emergencies.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ad Council have joined with Discovery Education to announce Ready Classroom, an online education program. Ready Classroom provides elementary and middle school teachers with resources to integrate natural disaster preparedness information into their curriculum. The program is an extension of Ready Kids, a nationwide effort designed to encourage children and families to take action and prepare for emergencies.
The online resource, www.discoveryeducation.com/readyclassroom , provides teachers with activities, lesson plans and multimedia tools that teach students how natural disasters develop and inspires them to build their own emergency preparedness plans with their families. The site features grade-specific lesson plans (K-8), videos, games, puzzles and bulletin board recommendations.
TRI Compliance Assistance Workshops
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New England's EPCRA Team and the Connecticut State Emergency Response Commission are holding a series of TRI compliance assistance workshops. For the complete schedule, please visit the EPA New England's web calendar at www.epa.gov/region01/cal/index.html . Facility owners and operators are invited to participate in one of these workshops. TRI Reports are due annually by July 1.
EPA's State Delivery Prohibition Website
The EPA's state delivery prohibition website is available at www.epa.gov/oust/dp/index.htm . This site provides links to states' and territories' delivery prohibition programs where users will find detailed information, including applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Information accessible through this site can help fuel delivery drivers determine if an underground storage tank is not eligible to receive fuel.
The EPA's state delivery prohibition website is available at www.epa.gov/oust/dp/index.htm . This site provides links to states' and territories' delivery prohibition programs where users will find detailed information, including applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Information accessible through this site can help fuel delivery drivers determine if an underground storage tank is not eligible to receive fuel.
Section 1527 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 stated that, by August 2007, states and territories receiving funds under Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal Act were required to meet delivery prohibition requirements described in grant guidelines EPA developed. EPA consulted with states and representatives from the underground storage tank and fuel delivery industries to develop the guidelines. During that consultation, some stakeholders requested that EPA provide information on delivery prohibition programs developed and used by states and EPA committed to provide that information. This website fulfills that commitment. Please address any comments or questions regarding EPA's delivery prohibition website to Tim Roberts or 703-603-7144.
Content Last Updated January 2018