Satellite Broadcasts

Students who wish to take 300- and 400-level telecourses (example: Course T-401-xx) must register with APTI. All other satellite broadcasts do not require registration.

To register for the 300- and 400-level telecourses, complete the appropriate registration forms and fax them to (919) 541-5598. For more information about APTI Registration Procedures and to obtain the registration forms, visit our Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/eog/aptiform.html.

A certificate of completion for 300- and 400-level telecourses will be issued to all registered students who score 70 or above on the telecourse final exam. Exams must be received within two weeks from the last day of the broadcast.

Anyone who wishes to attend a broadcast must contact the site coordinator where you plan to attend. To determine the nearest downlink site to you, refer to the site locator map at http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/eog/apdln.html or contact Jean Taylor at (919) 541-4946.

The Air Pollution Distance Learning Network (APDLN) is a digital educational satellite-broadcasting network of over 130 governmental and university broadcast affiliates located across the United States. The APDLN is the result of a collaborative partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), state, Tribal, and Local air pollution control agencies. The Network is managed by EPA's Education and Outreach Group, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. For further information visit our Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/eog/apdln.html or call (919) 541-5552.

Note: URL's listed may not be active until the day of the broadcast.

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Telecourse Abstracts

T-482-04 Sources and Control of Volatile Organic Air Pollutants
CLN: 1534
September 22, 23, 29 & 30th, 2004 (12:00 PM-5:00 PM ET)
(Test Patterns (9/22, 9/23, 9/29& 9/30 11:00 AM-12:00 PM)
(Pre-Broadcast Test Patterns (9/21 & 9/28 12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
(This course was revised July 2004)

This 4 day lecture course prepares the student to evaluate techniques typically used to control volatile organic emissions from industrial sources. It discusses process descriptions, emission sources and characterizations, regulatory requirements and emission controls, along with techniques for field evaluations. Industrial sources covered include surface coating, graphic arts, petroleum refining, petroleum product storage and distribution, liquid asphalt, degreasing and dry cleaning. Supporting topics include basic organic chemistry, photochemistry, VOC properties, source measurement, national emissions inventory, and the Federal approach to regulation of VOC sources. Major topics included in this lecture include: Basics of organic chemistry and photochemistry, VOC properties, national emissions and the regulatory approach, source measurement of VOC’s, surface coating processes, graphic arts processes, petroleum refining and product storage and distribution, liquid asphalt, degreasing processes, dry cleaning processes, VOC control methods, A scientific calculator is required. This course recommends a background in engineering or another scientific degree and/or prior successful completion of SI:422 or successful completion of the newly revised on line replacement Air Pollution Control Orientation Course that can be found at http://www.epa.gov/air/oaqps/eog/course422/index.html or six months of equivalent work experience.

Target Audience:

Tribal, Federal, State, and local air pollution control agency personnel.

Registration Information:

You must pre-register for this course and successfully pass the post test for this course in order to receive a certificate. Completion of the course is valued at 3.0 CEU ’s. Applicants should register with APTI two weeks prior to the first broadcast day. Students who receive a score of 70 will be issued a certificate of completion for this course. The registration deadline is September 8, 2004. Send your completed APTI application forms via fax to (919) 541-5598.

T-011-04 Implementation of the Ozone 8-hour Rule
September 28, 2004 (1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET)
(Pre-Broadcast Test Pattern 9/28, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM)

This broadcast will feature four experts from EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards who will discuss the 8-hour ozone rule. They will discuss what areas in the country are affected, what the CAA requires these areas to do, and when. They will take your questions and answer them live. April 15, 2004 marked the designation of 474 counties around the country as not meeting the 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone. Also on April 15, 2004, the EPA finalized Phase 1 of the Agency’s implementation rule that applies to ozone 8-hour nonattainment areas. EPA panelists include: Valerie Broadwell, covering nonattainment designations under the 8-hour standard, David Cole, discussing the status of Early Action Compact areas, John Silvasi covering what is in the Phase 1 rule as well as the upcoming Phase 2 that will also apply to ozone 8-hour nonattainment areas, and Janet McDonald discussing New Source Review under the 8-hour rule; what requirements apply, and when. The broadcast will be moderated by Alison Davis, Public Relations Specialist, USEPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards.

Target Audience:

Tribal, State and local air pollution control agency personnel.

T-012-04 Context Sensitive Solutions for Transportation: A Better Way
October 27, 2004 1:00 PM-4:00 PM ET
(Third party broadcast, CTE, NCSU)
(Test Pattern 10/27/04 12:30 PM-1:00 PM, Note no prior day test)

This broadcast will feature a panel of experts who will discuss how to incorporate context sensitive solutions (CSS) principles throughout all levels of transportation - from planning and programming, to project develoPMent and design, to construction, operations, and maintenance. They will take your questions and answer them live. CSS is a collaborative approach for planning, designing, building, and maintaining transportation projects that “fit” the communities and natural systems supporting them. CSS is an interdisciplinary approach in which transportation professionals partner with regulatory agencies, local governments, citizens and other stakeholders as a collaborative solutions-building team. This program will examine how CSS principles have evolved in transportation over the last several years from design tools to comprehensive decision making processes.

Program Materials:

Program materials including Satellite Downlink Sign-In Sheet, Program Handout, Supplemental Handout of Power Point Slides will be available from the NCSU, CTE and will be posted prior to this broadcast at the following NCSU CTE Web site: http://www.itre.ncsu.edu/cte/2004teleconferences.html#Oct27

Target Audience:

This broadcast is designed for transportation agencies, planners, project managers, stakeholders and others.

Simulcast:

This will also be simulcast over the Internet and can be viewed on your personal computer. On the day of the broadcast, go to the Internet and follow the instructions for viewing the simulcast. Please go to http://webcast102.itre.ncsu.edu/cte/presentations/livelink.html. You will need to install a current version of RealPlayer to view the broadcast. RealPlayer has a free player that can be downloaded free of charge from their Internet site. This program is also available via C Band if others outside of your viewing downlink need C Band information they may contact Ayesha Warren, CTE, NCSU at 919-515-8893.

T-009-04 Air Quality Kits to Go - Asthma Series (Grades 3-12) An Outreach Training Resource
October 28, 2004 (1:00 PM-2:15 PM ET)
(Test Pattern 12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
(Pre-Broadcast Test Pattern 10/27 12:00 PM-1:00 PM)

In recognition of October as National Children’s Health Month our broadcast will focus on Asthma which effects 20 million Americans, including 6.3 million children. This broadcast is based on a very successful program here at EPA, RTP where agency employees go to local school districts and teach lessons dealing with air pollution. The broadcast will demonstrate three different teaching modules with a focus on Asthma. Each module will target a different set of education levels. These will be 3-5, 3-12, and 9-12. The goal of the broadcast is to inspire agency employees to create their own Air Quality Kits to Go so that they can teach the lesson plans in their local school districts. A classroom segment featuring a year round elementary school will also be included so that the interaction of the class itself can be observed.

Target Audience:

Tribal, State and local air pollution control agency personnel, educators, and others who are active in public outreach and public health.

T-013-04 Paper and Other Web Coating (POWC) NESHAP Rule Basics
November 17, 2004 (1:00 PM-2:15 PM ET)
(Test Pattern 12:00 PM-1:00 PM)
(Pre-Broadcast Test Pattern 11/16 12:30 PM-1:30 PM)

This broadcast is designed to provide affected facilities, as well as Tribal, State, and Local agencies with a basic overview of the POWC MACT. Susan Miller, Clayton Group Services will provide information on key dates and an overview of the basic requirements of the MACT. She will also provide an overview of a new implementation tool available to help affected sources and inspectors better understand specific requirements of the rule. Affected source and major source examples will also be provided. Finally, Susan will go through a simple case study to help us better understand calculations associated with the MACT. Presenters and topics include:

Paul Almodovar, EPA, Emissions Standards Division
Welcome Introduction

Susan Miller, Clayton Group Services
- Rule Basics and Overview
- Applicability
- Case Study Calculation

Ingrid Ward, EPA, Information Transfer & Program
Implementation Information Integration Division

Target Audience:

Tribal, State and local air pollution control agency personnel, as well as affected facilities.

T-014-04 Transportation and Public Health: The State of Science December 16, 2004 1:00 PM-4:00 PM ET
(Third party broadcast, CTE, NCSU in cooperation with FHWA)
(Test Pattern 10/27/04 12:30 PM-1:00 PM, Note no prior day test)

This broadcast will feature representatives from federal and state transportation agencies as well as researchers from universities and the Centers for Disease Control to discuss the current state of the science and future research needs. They will take your questions and answer them live. Topics discussed include public health concerns related to the effects of transportation which reflect a broad range of issues, including pedestrian and motorist safety, hazardous materials remediation, and health and physical fitness. While the body of scientific knowledge about the relationship between transportation and public health is growing, there is still much to learn regarding the factors that determine when an effect graduates from an “association” to a “causation.”

Program Materials:

Program materials including Satellite Downlink Sign-In Sheet, Program Handout, Supplemental Handout of Power Point Slides will be available from the NCSU, CTE and will be posted prior to this broadcast at the following NCSU CTE Web site: http://www.itre.ncsu.edu/cte/2004teleconferences.html#Dec16

Target Audience:

Transportation and environmental agency managers, research scientists, and representatives of community groups and public health organizations.

Simulcast:

This will also be simulcast over the Internet and can be viewed on your personal computer. On the day of the broadcast, go to the Internet and follow the instructions for viewing the simulcast. Please go to http://webcast102.itre.ncsu.edu/cte/presentations/livelink.html . You will need to install a current version of RealPlayer to view the broadcast. RealPlayer has a free player that can be downloaded free of charge from their Internet site. This program is also available via C Band if others outside of your viewing downlink need C Band information they may contact Ayesha Warren, CTE, NCSU at 919-515-8893.

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