Tag: environment

INDOT Announces NEPA Training Dates

Posted on by Andria Hine
Source: INDOT

National Environmental Policy Act Refresher (WebEx)

Date: June 1, 1:00pm-3:00pm (Eastern)

Participants in this class will receive updated information covering environmental considerations required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969.  The NEPA Refresher is required every two years to retain NEPA certification for environmental work for INDOT projects. The NEPA Refresher is presented as a webinar. There is no cost for this training. Seat limit is set at 150.

If interested in attending, please contact Shirley Clark at sclark@indot.in.gov. Please provide your name, agency/organization, mailing address, phone, and e-mail. You will receive an e-mail regarding the registration process after contacting Ms. Clark.

 

National Environmental Policy Act Initial Training (Requires Online and In-Person Participation)

Dates: May 26 – June 29

Participants in this class will receive detailed instruction covering environmental considerations required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. Participants will also learn about various policies on work done for INDOT and FHWA. Upon completion of the course participants will be certified in the INDOT NEPA project development process. This course is one of the requirements to be prequalified for environmental work for INDOT projects.

The NEPA Initial Training contains two elements:

  • Online Course: The NEPA Initial Online Course predominately covers NEPA laws and regulations along with providing background information on the NEPA process.  The Online Course is through INDOT University and is self-paced.   All Online Course modules must be completed in advance of the NEPA Initial In-Person Course.  The Online Course is anticipated to take anywhere from 12-28 hours to complete and will begin on May 26, 2017.  Participants will need to complete all modules by June 27, 2017 in advance of the NEPA Initial In-Person Course on June 29, 2017.
  • In-Person Course:  The NEPA Initial In-Person Course is instructor lead and will focus on topics covered in the Online Course.   The course will provide additional information, examples, case studies, class exercises, and discussion questions.  The course will be at the Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room A, 402 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 on June 29, 2017 from 8:00am to 4:00pm (Eastern).

Completion of both the Online Course and In-Person Course is required for participants to become eligible for the final NEPA Certificate of Completion. Eligibility is determined by the Environmental Policy Office, which will notify approved participants how to access the final certificate. If interested in attending, please contact Shirley Clark at sclark@indot.in.gov. Please provide your name, agency/organization, mailing address, phone, and e-mail. You will receive an e-mail regarding the registration process after contacting Ms. Clark.

Seat limit for the training is set at 50. A fee of $300 for consultants for the NEPA Initial Training is required. State, Federal, and Local government employees are not charged for this course.

 

Categorical Exclusion (CE) Training (Requires Online and In-Person Participation)

Dates: June 2 – June 30

Participants in this course will receive detailed instruction on the preparation of Categorical Exclusions (CE) for INDOT. Participants will also learn about various policies covering work done for INDOT and FHWA. This course is one of the requirements to be prequalified to prepare Categorical Exclusions for INDOT. Upon completion of the course, participants will be certified in the INDOT CE process.

The CE Training contains two elements:

  • Online Course: The CE Online Course predominately covers the content and preparation of CE documents.  The Online Course is through INDOT University and is self-paced.   All Online Course modules must be completed in advance of the CE In-Person Course.  The Online Course is anticipated to take anywhere from 4-6 hours to complete and will begin on June 2, 2017.  Participants will need to complete all modules by June 27, 2017 in advance of the CE In-Person Course on June 30, 2017.
  • In-Person Course:  The CE In-Person Course is instructor lead and will focus on topics covered in the Online Course.   The course will provide additional information, examples, class exercises, and discussion questions.  The course will be at the Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room A, 402 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 on June 30, 2017 from 8:00am to 4:00pm (Eastern).

Completion of both the Online Course and In-Person Course is required for participants to become eligible for the final CE Certificate of Completion. Eligibility is determined by the Environmental Policy Office, which will notify approved participants how to access the final certificate. If interested in attending, please contact Shirley Clark at sclark@indot.in.gov.  Please provide your name, agency/organization, mailing address, phone, and e-mail. You will receive an e-mail regarding the registration process after contacting Ms. Clark.

Seat limit for these trainings is set at 50.  A fee of $75 for consultants for the CE Training is required.  State, Federal, and Local government employees are not charged for this course.

 

Ron Bales

Environmental Policy Manager

100 North Senate Ave., Room 642

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Office: (317) 234-4916

Email: rbales@indot.in.gov

 

 
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Emissions Unit Reporting Requirements Comments Requested

Posted on by Dan Osborn

The Indiana Environmental Rules Board has scheduled a public hearing on amendments to Indiana code concerning the rules governing emissions unit reporting requirements during start-up, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM). Please plan to attend to provide comments prior to the final consideration of final adoption of the rules by the board. Please see the following links for meeting details.

http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20160831-IR-326150326PHA.xml.html

http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20160831-IR-326150326PRA.xml.html

 

Conference Highlights Environmental Advancements in Asphalt, Cement and Ready Mix

Posted on by Andria Hine

Check out the AGC Contractors Environmental Conference, scheduled for October 5-6 in Washington, DC. to attend expert educational sessions, interact with federal regulators, case studies, peer-to-peer discussion and insider briefings with AGC staff and other industry leaders. The early registration deadline is Monday, August 1.

Materials and Technology Spotlight: Environmental Advancements in Asphalt, Cement, and Ready Mix

The materials industry is moving towards a new era of transparency and disclosure through Environmental Product Declarations, responsible sourcing and life cycle assessment. How are these trends playing out with asphalt, cement and concrete? Also learn about new efficient processing and application methods. This session will provide ample opportunity for attendees’ questions and discussion.

Panel Presenters
Heather Dylla, National Asphalt Pavement Association
Paul Tennis, Portland Cement Association
James Bogdan, National Ready Mix Concrete Association

 

 

Contractor Input Needed for Draft 2017 Construction General Permit

Posted on by Andria Hine

U.S. EPA Proposes Draft, Gives Short 45-Day Comment Period

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is asking for public input on its proposed 2017 Construction General Permit, which authorizes stormwater discharge from construction sites. Although the Agency’s general permit directly applies in only a handful of states and territories, it serves as a national model for state-issued Construction General Permits. AGC needs your help in crafting comments on how the proposed permit will significantly impact construction operations and overall environmental management on regulated construction sites. Please provide any comments to Leah Pilconis by May 6. AGC has prepared a discussion document to facilitate members’ input.

Clean Up Your Act

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We often refer to site cleanup as housekeeping. People overlook this necessary job because they either don’t care, or they believe there are other, more important things to do. And sometimes, they add to an already untidy work area by littering.

One study revealed some of the typical reasons for littering, including:

  • The area is already messy;
  • The garbage can is too far away;
  • The garbage can is already overflowing;
  • The garbage can is marked for specific trash only;
  • I’m only throwing away a small piece of trash;
  • Everyone else litters;
  • There are no consequences for littering; and
  • I have more important things to think about.

The list could go on. People come up with countless excuses to throw their trash on the ground instead of taking the time to properly dispose of it. But the clean and orderly arrangement of your work area is vital to the safety of all workers.

Litter can cause severe accidents. Trash on the ground is a slip and trip hazard. Trash in the roadway is an accident waiting to happen. If you see a mess in your work area, take care of it. Don’t wait for someone else to do it. Immediately clear scrap and debris from walkways, passageways, stairs, scaffolds and floor openings. Clean up spills of grease, oil or other liquids at once, or cover them with sand or other absorbent material until you can clean it up. If you’re driving, be sure your load is secure. An item in the roadway can damage someone’s vehicle or cause a wreck if someone swerves to miss it.

Litter looks terrible and sends an “I don’t care” message to others. This isn’t a positive reflection of ourselves or the project owner. A tidy workplace shows you take pride in your work and makes the work environment more pleasant.

Cleanliness is an expression of your attitude about yourself, your co-workers and your work environment, so do your part to keep your workplace neat and clean.