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May 2016

TSD facility inspection rates fall short

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has determined that EPA has not met statutory goals for inspecting TSD facilities. OIG is concerned this may lead to increased noncompliance at these facilities, negatively affecting surrounding communities. READ MORE

Thanks, TCEQ, for a great conference

Over 4,000 environmental professionals gathered at the Austin Convention Center May 3-4, 2016 for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Environmental Trade Fair and Conference. McCoy was there, too, and we enjoyed meeting everyone who stopped by our booth and those we chatted with at the technical sessions. If you missed anything, access many of the presentations here.

Changes to corrosivity definition denied—for now

On September 8, 2011, EPA was petitioned to revise the definition of corrosivity due to adverse health effects suffered by first responders and others from the dust generated during the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in 2001. The agency tentatively denied this petition in April 2016. READ MORE

RCRA in the city

Our next 5-day RCRA seminar will be June 20-24, 2016 in downtown Seattle, Washington. Study RCRA during the day at the centrally located Crown Plaza Seattle Downtown and find lots to do in the surrounding area in your downtime. Purchase a CityPASS for discounted entry fees to attractions that you’ll only find in this spectacular city. Like the EMP Museum, featuring an in-depth look at pop culture. Join us.

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Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown
EMP Museum
CityPASS Seattle

Watching paint dry—on a Boeing 737

Large aircraft are fascinating, and industrial-scale painting projects are cool. Don’t you agree? Check out this video, and you’ll never look at jets (or your next DIY painting project) the same way.

RCRA: double time

We’ll be in Las Vegas, Nevada June 7-8, 2016, where our 2-day Refresher will be held at the Orleans Hotel; catch the hotel shuttle to the exciting Vegas Strip. You’ll get almost all of our 5-day seminar content in only two days—letting you get back to work fast to implement your training. This is a popular, cost-effective class, so reserve your spot now.

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Orleans Hotel & Casino
Map of the Strip
Tips for visiting Vegas

Riverwalk RCRA

McCoy is heading south to the Hilton Palacio del Rio hotel in San Antonio, Texas. We’ll be there July 18-22, 2016 for a 5-day RCRA seminar. Our hotel opens up to the city’s famous River Walk, a scenic area for a stroll or quick bite to eat before or after your daily RCRA download. Walk or take a river taxi to explore attractions or shops further along the river. We hope to see you there.

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Hilton Palacio del Rio
The River Walk
River Walk tours and taxi

2016–2017 Seminars

5-Day RCRA Seminars
Hilton Head Island: May 16–20, 2016
Seattle: June 20–24, 2016
San Antonio: July 18–22, 2016
Lake Tahoe: August 15–19, 2016
Virginia Beach: September 19–23, 2016
Denver: October 3–7, 2016
Indianapolis: October 24–28, 2016
Las Vegas: December 5–9, 2016
Phoenix: February 6–10, 2017
Orlando: February 27–Mar 3, 2017
Houston: April 10–14, 2017

2-Day RCRA Refreshers
Las Vegas: June 7–8, 2016
Boston: August 2–3, 2016
Houston: November 15–16, 2016
Denver: March 21–22, 2017

3-Day Puerto Rico RCRA Seminar
Guaynabo: August 9–11, 2016

Visit understandrcra.com to register or call us at 303-526-2674.

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