PCB Management & Recordkeeping Workshop
PCB Management & Recordkeeping Workshop
| Date: | April 10-11, 2017 |
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| Location: | Ziegler Power Systems, 8050 County Road 101 East, Shakopee MN 55379 Get Directions |
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MMUA and Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), are pleased to offer the 2017 PCB Management & Recordkeeping Workshop on April 10-11, 2017 in Shakopee, Minnesota.
This program is one of few available that specifically focuses on the topic of managing PCBs and PCB items.
This workshop can benefit individuals responsible for PCB management at all levels of experience. Those who have recently been assigned PCB management responsibilities from a predecessor will find the class to be especially helpful.
You may also want to consider attending the Substation School which begins at the conclusion of this workshop.
Schedule
Monday, April 10
9:00 am Registration
10:00 am Session 1: Foundational Training for New PCB Program Coordinators [Emphasis on helping "newbies" understand the basics]
11:15 am Session 2: Clarifying Regulatory Language & Interpretations [Navigating and understanding the PCB rules, conditions and prohibitions]
12:15 pm Lunch
12:15 pm Tour — Ziegler's Power Distribution Equipment - led by Ziegler Staff
1:00 pm Session 3: Testing for PCBs vs. Following the "Assumption Rules" [To test or not to test -- compliance vs. liability]
2:30 pm Session 4: Transformer Change-outs, Hauling & Drop-off [From pole to home -- important procedures for line crews]
4:00 pm Session 5: PCB Storage Options & EPA Notification Requirements [Common mistakes storing equipment for "reuse" vs. "disposal"]
Tuesday, April 11
8:00 am Session 6: Selling, Scrapping &/or Disposing of Obsolete Equipment [Sales pitches from rebuilders wanting your obsolete transformers]
9:30 am Session 7: PCB & Non-PCB Spills...Federal vs. State Regulations [Vital importance of quick response, containment & communication]
11:00 am Session 10: PCB Records and Reports [Instruction on maintaining compliant PCB records and EPA reports]
Who Should Attend?
This school is designed to be a vital resource for PCB program managers to remain aware of changes in EPA and state regulations, interpretations and enforcement priorities. The class is most vital for new/rookie coordinators who are just beginning their education and are in need of comprehensive, plain-English instruction.
About the Instructor
Mark Pennell, Regulatory Compliance Services, Inc.
Mark Pennell is founder and President or Regulatory Compliance Services, Inc. (RCS), a PCB management consulting firm based in Springfield, Missouri.
RCS specializes in PCB regulatory compliance and risk management and currently provides diagnostic and educational services for approximately 400 electric utilities as well as numerous commercial/industrial facilities throughout the country.
RCS clients include:
- Xcel Energy
- City Public Service of San Antonio, TX
- Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
- ONCOR Electric Delivery Systems
- Pacific Gas & Electric
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Plus, more than 300 small / intermediate-sized municipal and rural utilities throughout the United States
RCS was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of only two firms in the United States that meets the Agency’s internal standards for PCB regulatory compliance education [i.e., 40 CFR Part 761].
Mark interacts directly with all ten EPA regional offices as well as EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C. and has 30 years of experience in this discipline.
Certificates
Participants earn hours for attendance and a certificate of achievement will be available online. Participants should watch for an email notification from MMUA.
Registration Fee
$700 per student for members; $750 per student for non-members. All fees increase $50 on March 15, 2017. Deadline to register is March 24, 2017.
Registration fee includes: Tuition, materials and supplies including a PCB Management Reference Manual, lunch on Monday, refreshment breaks and attendance certificate.
Cancellations/Refunds
MMUA will issue a refund, minus a $25 per person processing fee, provided MMUA is notified of the cancellation by 4:30 pm on March 24, 2017. Sorry, no refunds issued for cancellations after March 24.
Shakopee Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
4550 12th Avenue East, Shakopee
952.445.2244 or website here
Ask for MMUA's discounted rate of $99 per night.
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
4100 12th Avenue East, Shakopee
952.445.6775 or website here
America's Best Value Inn & Suites
1244 Canterbury Road, Shakopee
952.445.3644 or website here
Country Inn & Suites
1204 Ramsey Street, Shakopee
952.445.0200 or website here
Hampton Inn Minneapolis/Shakopee
4175 Dean Lakes Blvd., Shakopee
952.641.3600 or website here
Super 8 of Shakopee
581 South Marschall Road, Shakopee
952.445.4221 or website here
Best Western Plus Shakopee Inn
511 South Marschall Road, Shakopee
952.445.9779 or website here
Sandalwood Studios & Suites
3910 12th Avenue East, Shakopee
952.277.0100 or website here
Travelodge Shakopee
1251 1st Avenue East, Shakopee
952.445.5074 or website here
Valley Inn Shakopee
1181 1st Avenue East, Shakopee
952.445.9120 or website here
Photographs
By registering for this event I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the program and its content, contact Mike Willetts at mwilletts@mmua.org or phone 612.802.8474.
If you have questions or problems with your registration or reservations, contact Theresa Neddermeyer at tneddermeyer@mmua.org or phone 763.551.1230.
A printable version of the PCB Management & Recordkeeping Workshop brochure is also available.
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