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Training Courses
Visible Emissions Evaluator Certification
The Department conducts training semi-annually to
provide air pollution control personnel and other interested persons the
opportunity to become certified to evaluate visible emissions in
accordance with EPA Reference Method 9. To become certified, a person must
attend, or have attended, a classroom session and successfully complete a
field session involving the visual reading of 25 black smoke emissions and
25 white smoke emissions.
Spring Training
A classroom session and several field sessions are conducted each
spring, normally during the second or third week in April. The
current schedule for training is April 7,8 and 9, 2009. Training on
April 7 is for first time trainees only.
Fall Training
A special classroom session is scheduled
for October 13, 2009. The normal fall 2009 field sessions are
scheduled for October 14 & 15, 2009.
Location
All sessions are held in Bismarck at the Environmental Training Center
(2639 East Main Avenue).
Additional Information
For more information about visible emissions
evaluator certification, contact the Division of Air Quality at
701.328.5188, or email Gary Kline (gkline@nd.gov)
or Ben Gress (bpgress@nd.gov).
Odor Evaluator Certification
The Department conducts training and certification
sessions annually to provide air pollution control personnel and other
interested persons the opportunity to become certified in the evaluation
of odors pursuant to Chapter 33-15-16 of the North Dakota Air
Pollution Control Rules.
Training
The primary objective of training is to familiarize trainees
with the:
Requirements of NDAC 33-15-16, "Restriction of
Odorous Air Contaminants."
Use of a scentometer to measure the intensity of an
odor.
Department field odor survey procedures.
Certification
The trainee must demonstrate the ability to distinguish various
odorous samples and concentrations by successfully completing the three
tests prescribed in the Department's Odor Certification Guideline.
Location
Training and certification sessions will be held in
Bismarck on May 5 and 6, 2009 at the Gold Seal Center located at 918 E. Divide
Avenue.
Additional sessions may be scheduled elsewhere across the State when there
is sufficient interest by at least three persons per location; sessions
have been held in the past at Dickinson, Minot, Grand Forks, West Fargo, Williston, and Beulah.
Additional Information
For more information about the certification process, contact
the Division of Air Quality at 701.328.5188. |
