AIAQTP Training - Air Quality System (AQS), Level 3 training
Course Dates:
November 6-8, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
Applications:
| Course Date |
Pre-Registration Date |
Application |
| Nov 6-8, 2007 |
Sept 10, 2007 |
Closed |
Background:
As a cooperative effort between Northern Arizona University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Indian Air Quality Training Program (AIAQTP) seeks to fulfill the mandate of the 1990 Clean Air Act to offer Native American Tribes full partnership in the management of air quality on tribal lands.
Course Description:
The rapid growth of tribal air quality programs has created a need for tribal personnel to adequately manage air quality data and report data in the proper format to the U.S. EPA'S Air Quality System (AQS). This course is intended to enhance tribal capacity in air quality data management and reporting.
Topics include:
- Components of AQS
- AQS user registration
- Data management & formatting
- Hardware/software needs
- AQS data types
- Editing data for AQS
- Precision & Accuracy Reporting System (PARS)
- Standard reports
Who should attend:
This course is for tribal air quality professionals who have:
- Successfully completed four ITEP courses: Introduction to Tribal Air Quality (INTRO), Air Quality Computations (COMP) Air Pollution Technology (TECH), Air Monitoring Data Management;
- Submitted a draft Quality Assurance Project Plan (with a Network Design Plan) to EPA;
- Begun monitoring and collecting data for at least one criteria pollutant, or for meteorological conditions;
- Have successfully registered as users in the AQS system (guidance on this step will be provided with selection materials).
Course Structure and Approach:
The course is designed to introduce tribal air quality professionals to the data entry operations involved with data reporting to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS). Computer work involving hands-on data entry (upload), access, and retrieval will be part of the training.
How to Apply for the Course:
Read all enclosed information carefully. Fill out both sides of the enclosed Application Form and fax it to the TAMS Center by the deadline listed. The "Personal Data" section is required for first-time applicants or applicants who need to update information. The "Course-Related Information" section is required of all applicants. Information obtained on the application form is used to aid the selection process and prepare instructors for interaction with participants; please be as specific as possible. Incomplete application forms may be omitted from the applicant pool.
Selection for the course will be on a "space availability" basis and will be limited to 12 registrants. ITEP staff will review each application and will determine those who would most benefit from this training.
Training Course Costs:
Lodging and reimbursement for meal costs will be paid by Northern Arizona University and the US Environmental Protection Agency and will be limited to course participants from federally recognized tribes. Costs for transportation to and from the training location, as well as incidentals such as phone calls, and room service are the responsibility of the participant. However, stipends to cover some or all of the costs associated with transportation to/from the training location can be granted by ITEP to eligible applicants. Stipends are awarded based on availability of funds and participants are encouraged to apply. Reimbursement forms must be submitted 10 business days after the end of the course.
Travel and Hotel Arrangements:
Your hotel reservations will be made by NAU. Detailed information regarding hotel arrangements will be sent to you with notification of your selection for this training course. Lodging costs are FREE to tribal participants, provided that they attend the entire course. Please read the enclosed "Attendee Expectations" sheet for more information. Transportation arrangements to and from the training location are the responsibility of the participant; however, you must obtain a letter of selection for the course prior to making airline arrangements. Families are not encouraged to travel as full participation by the attendee is required.
Additional Responsibilities:
Once you have agreed to attend it is absolutely essential that you complete the training course in full in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. If you must cancel after a travel stipend has been awarded, we will require full reimbursement of the stipend and any other costs incurred.
Contact:
Lydia Scheer, 928/523-6887, Lydia.Scheer@nau.edu
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