A variety of trainings provided by CT DEEP to assist municipal staff in completing regulatory requirements as well as other informational courses.

Aquifer Protection Area Program Technical Training

Description

This course assists municipal Aquifer Protection Agencies and their staff with meeting the training requirements under the Connecticut Aquifer Protection Act. The course

1. provides an overview of the regulatory requirements for local implementation,
2. instructs agency members and staff responsible for knowing the law, and
3. assists them in complying with the law.

In Connecticut, many residents rely on groundwater for their drinking water supply, whether it is from private wells or public water supply wells. Groundwater is extracted through wells from underground water sources known as aquifers. Aquifers can provide a clean, safe, reliable source of drinking water now and in the future but are vulnerable to contamination from overlying land use activities. The Aquifer Protection Area Program was developed to protect the state’s major public water supply wells in sand and gravel aquifers. This is a proactive program, intended to prevent contamination of public water supplies by managing land use activities in critical aquifer areas. The program is a three-way partnership between the State, water companies and municipalities.

Who should take this course

Municipal aquifer protection agency members & staff, anyone interested in learning about Connecticut’s Aquifer Protection Area Program.

Format

Online, at your own pace, 13 modules with text, videos, interactive activities, and practice quizzes.

Estimated time to complete

8 hours (Course must be completed within 60 days)

Cost is Free

For questions regarding course content, please email DEEP.AquiferProtection@ct.gov

Technical support: jean.madden-hennessey@uconn.edu

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Municipal Inland Wetlands Agency Comprehensive Training Program

Description

This online training program allows municipal inland wetlands agencies and their staff to meet the regulatory and training requirements of the Connecticut Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act (IWWA). This program instructs and guides agency members and staff on

1. the law they are implementing and enforcing and
2. the resources they are charged with protecting.

Municipal inland wetlands agencies have the daunting task of balancing support for their community’s economy with the need to protect and restore inland wetland and watercourse resources. This course assists agencies with their responsibilities by examining key sections of the IWWA, important procedures and critical legal concepts for conducting agency business, stream crossing guidelines, habitat enhancement and restoration techniques, maps and site plans, and more! It is strongly recommended that all new municipal inland wetlands agency members and staff complete this training program. Veteran members and staff can benefit from taking the course as it provides a good review of fundamental subject matter.

Who should take this course

Municipal inland wetlands agency members & staff; anyone interested in learning about Connecticut’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Act (IWWA), the municipal inland wetlands agency permitting process, and the functions and values of inland wetland and watercourse resources.

Format

Online, at your own pace, 8 modules with text and video content, interactive activities, and module assessments.

Estimated time to complete

8 hours (Course must be completed within 60 days)

Completion reward

Certificate of Achievement issued by CT DEEP

Cost is Free

For questions regarding course content, please email darcy.winther@ct.gov. In the email subject line, please indicate: IW Online Course Content Question.

Technical support: jean.madden-hennessey@uconn.edu

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Hazardous Waste Management Training Course

Description

This free online course will familiarize you with the hazardous waste requirements in Connecticut and has been developed to assist facilities in meeting the initial and annual training requirements for hazardous waste generators under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This course is designed as a general overview of the regulatory requirements for managing hazardous waste (e.g., classification, storage, transport, disposal) and is targeted to hazardous waste handlers, managers and supervisors responsible for knowing the law and complying with it. This course is NOT intended to satisfy all of your RCRA hazardous waste training requirements. Additional training, including on-the-job training, with specific information about the actual chemical waste, handling equipment and procedures, emergency procedures, employee job duties, and other circumstances specific to the individual facility should also be completed. You should contact your supervisor, site safety compliance manager or site environmental manager to determine what additional training you will need to ensure that you handle your hazardous waste in compliance with all safety and legal requirements.

Who should take this course

Hazardous waste handlers, managers and supervisors responsible for knowing and complying with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Format

Online, at your own pace, 16 modules with text content, interactive activities, practice quizzes, and a final review assessment

Estimated time to complete

8 hours (Course must be completed within 60 days)

Completion reward

A Certificate of Completion is available after achieving a score of eighty (80) percent or greater on each of the sixteen (16) module quizzes and upon completion of the course survey.

Cost is Free

For questions regarding course content, please email deep.hwcourse@ct.gov.

Technical support: jean.madden-hennessey@uconn.edu

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Pollution Prevention 21st Century Resilient Business: How Managing Chemicals Can Help You Weather the Storm Training

Description

Did you know, 40% of disaster-struck businesses fail to reopen and 25% that do, eventually fail? Extreme weather could put your business at risk - it’s important to make your business resilient. This free course is designed to help a variety of businesses, especially those in flood prone areas that use chemicals in their process, sell chemicals and store hazardous waste onsite, including service providers and retail stores that sell toxic products. It provides steps businesses can take to reduce risks and prevent damage, contamination, and liability and keep your business operating.  You’ll learn the following from this course: Natural hazards common in Connecticut, Benefits of liabilities of preparedness, how to assess your risk, actions your business can take, how to connect with local emergency managers, and what steps other CT businesses have already taken, including video clips taken on-site.

Who should take this course

Business owners, service providers, and retail store operators, particularly those in flood prone areas and/or that use or sell chemicals

Format

Online, at your own pace, 1 module

Estimated time to complete

20 min  (Course must be completed within 60 days)

Completion reward

A certificate of completion is available upon completion of the course

Cost is Free

For questions regarding course content, please email please email: deep.pollutionprevention@ct.gov or connie.mendolia@ct.gov.  In the email subject line please indicate:  21st Century Resilient Business Online Course Question.

Technical support: jean.madden-hennessey@uconn.edu

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