Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Techniques (SCAT) Training, Sacramento, CA, April 19 - 20, 2012

  • April 19, 2012
  • 8:00 AM
  • April 20, 2012
  • 5:00 PM
  • Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95812

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April 19 - 20, 2012, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. (2 days)
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95812

Overview
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This course prepares attendees to participate on Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT) field teams, and to direct personnel in similar roles. This course provides attendees with a detailed understanding of the SCAT process. Attendees will participate in field exercises applying the principles of SCAT to a variety of scenarios that cover accessing, describing, and documenting shoreline environments in order to determine the most effective treatment option.

Course Topics
Overview of the SCAT Process and Applications

SCAT Terminology, Methodology, and Forms


SCAT Applications


Understanding Shoreline Environments


Ranking Shoreline Sensitivity


Fate of Oil in Surface Water


Estimating Oil Volumes and Distribution


Shoreline Cleanup Techniques
Working in SCAT Teams

SCAT Calibration and Consistency
Technology Used in SCAT

Backwater and Controlled Flow Locations

SCAT in an RP Led Response


Communicating with the Public During SCAT


Classroom and Field Exercises


Field Activity Review

Field Exercise: Students will participate in visually assessing nearby shoreline environments, reviewing shoreline conditions and evaluating potential complications. A basic application of technology and communications with be utilized in this activity. Final review will take place in the classroom, reviewing SCAT forms, discussing oiling conditions, and determining best treatment options for the impacted areas.

Education Level:
Intermediate/refresher.

Course Materials: Course proceedings, field guides, and reference material.

Credit: 15 PDUs and 1.5 CEUs for completing 15 hours of instruction.

Registration: $595 ($495 for additional guests). You may register online or by calling us toll-free at (800) 385-0783.

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About the Instructor: Darrick Turner is an environmental enforcement specialist with Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality where he manages enforcement cases addressing LUST/UST, remediation, solid waste, mining, septage, public water, and water quality violations. Mr. Turner has extensive experience in site characterization, emergency response, remediation, and regulatory compliance assistance including administrative civil enforcement by means of both informal and formal legal activity. Mr. Turner has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for his effective investigative and case management practices.

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