OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
OSC 2007 Evaluation Report
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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>OSC</strong> Readiness Training Program <strong>Evaluation</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Disposal Decision Making<br />
Instructors: Erica Canzler, EPA OEM<br />
Kathy Clayton, EPA ORD, NHSRC<br />
James Daloia, EPA Region 2<br />
Eric Daly, EPA Region 2<br />
Michael James, EPA Office of Solid Waste<br />
Paul Lemieux, EPA ORD, NHSRC<br />
Neil Norrell, EPA Region 2<br />
Alan Woodard, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation<br />
This course provided <strong>OSC</strong>s the ability to plan for disposal of residues produced during restoration<br />
operations. During the course, participants evaluated cost tradeoffs between decontamination and<br />
disposal early in the process of restoring a contaminated facility. This information could be incorporated<br />
into the detailed waste profiles needed to negotiate contracts with disposal facilities and transportation<br />
companies and could be used to develop disposal plans.<br />
Topics covered in the course included:<br />
• Vital decision making related to treatment or disposal options.<br />
• How decontamination decisions impact disposal options, and vice-versa.<br />
• Regulatory framework for disposal decisions.<br />
• The role of the <strong>OSC</strong> in animal carcass disposal.<br />
• Disposal stakeholders and their roles.<br />
• Selection of the appropriate disposal facility.<br />
• Packaging and storing of residues.<br />
• Transport of materials to the disposal site.<br />
• Worker safety.<br />
• Risk communication and disposal.<br />
• Online Disposal Decision Support Tool.<br />
Along with instruction, the course included a panel discussion to explore the recent New York City<br />
anthrax contamination event. The panel focused on the issues related to decontamination and disposal<br />
and on the disposal decision making process.<br />
Additionally, participants received a course book to assist in disposal of residues from cleanup of<br />
contaminated buildings, water systems, and agricultural incidents (such as carcass disposal). The course<br />
book and other tools provided the information needed to select an appropriate disposal facility, including<br />
regulatory requirements, facility contact, and permit information.<br />
Participation and Average Grade<br />
Number of Participants Who<br />
Pre-registered<br />
Number of Participants Who<br />
Signed Course Roster<br />
Number of <strong>Evaluation</strong><br />
Forms Submitted<br />
Average<br />
Grade<br />
63 43 31 4*<br />
* The grade displayed is the average of the grades provided on the evaluation forms, where<br />
1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Very Good, and 5 = Excellent.<br />
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