APTI 452 - PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF AIR POLLUTION

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APTI-452 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF AIR POLLUTION

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Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend:

This entry level course is specifically designed for regulatory personnel who are new to the air quality regulatory field. This class is intended for engineers, scientists and technicians who are new personnel in regulatory agencies and will have responsibility for permit reviewe and/or regulatory compliance.

Objectives

Leaning Objectives:

Those completing this course will gain a basic understanding of the information associated with the management of ambient air quality resources under the Clean air Act and state and local regulations. Attendees will be able to identify the important points for each of the following elements on air pollution control: • History of Air Pollution Control • Health and Environmental Effects of Air Pollution • Transport and Dispersion of Air Pollutants • Air Quality Management • Ambient Air Quality Monitoring • Measurement of Emissions from Stationary Sources • Emission Inventories • Laws and Regulations • Control of Emissions from Stationary Sources • Control of Emissions from Mobile Sources • Pollution Prevention • Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement • Indoor Air

Description

Description:

This entry-level course presents a broad overview of the major aspects of air pollution control. The lessons include information about pollutants, pollutant sources, effects of pollution, dispersion of pollutants, measurement and control of emissions, laws and regulations pertaining to air pollution control, and other related topics. This course is a recommended background course for all areas of study in the APTI curriculum.

Pre-Requisites

Pre-Requisites:

Students should have a college-level education and six months of equivalent work experience, or equivalent courses/experience. Course SI:422 – Air Pollution Control Orientation Course is highly recommended as a prerequisite.

Length:

3 days

Format:

Classroom

Updated:

2000

MJO-EPA Supported:

CenSARA

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