land application school

April 22-24, 2008

McKimmon Conference and Training Center
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Planning Committee

Karl Shaffer, Soil Science Dept., NC State
(Planning Committee Co-Chair)
Beth Buffington, Division of Water Quality, WPCSOCC (Planning Committee Co-Chair)
Eric Blankenship, EMA Associates, Inc.
Bob Branch, Branch Soils & Residuals, Inc.
Dee Browder, N.C. Division of Water Quality
Mike Collins, EMA Associates, Inc.
Christopher Edmonds, Bionomics, Inc.
Mark Fender, City of Raleigh
Diane Godfrey, City of Winston-Salem
Eric Helms, City of Salisbury
Ellen Huffman, N.C. Division of Water Quality
Ron Lilley, Cavanaugh & Associates
Bob O’Dette, Synagro, Inc.
A.R. Rubin, McKim & Creed
Rob Willcox, S&ME
Roy Whitaker, Synagro, Inc

Overview

All land application facilities that hold a permit from the Division of Water Quality for the land application of sludge, residuals, or contaminated soils (on a designated site) are now subject to classification as a land application system. As a classified system, the permit holder is required to designate an Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and a Back-up Operator who hold a Land Application/ Residuals Operators Certification to be responsible for the operation of the system. The purpose of this training school is to provide the training necessary to properly operate and manage land application programs for residuals and biosolids. The training school is mandatory for all applicants for the examination for certification as a Land Application/Residuals Systems Operator, regardless of education or experience. The two and a half days of classroom training will address wastewater and residuals characteristics, laws, rules and permit requirements relating to the operation of land application systems. An afternoon field session will focus upon practical aspects of operating land application systems including: monitoring techniques and practices, equipment operation and safety, equipment calibration, sampling, and site management.

Agenda

Day One - 8:30am-5:00pm
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Introduction to Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management

Residuals Characteristics and Processing

Soil Characteristics

Nutrient Management

Day Two (morning) - 8:00am-12:00pm
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Equipment
Site Management
Math*

Day Two (afternoon) - 1:00-5:15pm
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Demonstration/Field Sites
(Will be held rain or shine. Please bring appropriate attire.)

Demonstration and Calibration of Land Application Equipment

Site Management

Question and Answer Opportunities with Field Operations Personnel

Soils and Vegetation

Day Three - 8:30am-4:30pm
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Laws, Rules and Permit Requirements

Equipment Operation and Safety

Recordkeeping and Monitoring

Public Information

* Note: You are strongly encouraged to bring a calculator that can perform logarithmic (log) calculations. An optional math help session will be held the evening of Day 2 from 7-9pm.

Who Should Attend

The intended audience for the Land Application School is operators of land application systems for residuals, septage and biosolids and contaminated soil that is being applied to a designated site. This would include: individuals and companies who contract and operate land application systems, municipal wastewater treatment plant operators with responsibility for residuals management, and regulatory agency personnel with responsibility for permitting, inspecting, training or technical assistance.

Examination for Certification

Examinations for certification as a Land Application/Residuals Operator are administered by the staff of the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) on a quarterly basis at five locations throughout North Carolina. Application for the certification examination is a separate process from registration for the training school and must be made directly to the WPCSOCC. Completion of the Land Application/Residuals Operators Training School is only one of several eligibility requirements that must be met in order to sit for the examination.

The examination application and fee must be submitted directly to the WPCSOCC 30 days prior to the desired examination date.

For an application to become a NC Certified Land Application/ Residuals Operator or for further information concerning the examination, please write or call: WPCSOCC, 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1618, (919) 733-0026

Recertification Credits

Existing wastewater system operators of any type or grade (including collection system, spray irrigation, and subsurface operators) that complete this course will receive 6 hours of credit, the total amount required for recertification for calendar year 2008.

University Biosecurity Protocol

In an effort to prevent foot and mouth disease among our livestock, the university now requires that all visitors to field sites must not have traveled outside the United States for at least 14 days prior to the course date. Some international travel may be allowed. Please call if your international travel conflicts with your chosen course date.

Registration Information

5 Ways To Register

Call: Kathryn Luxford @ 919-515-7154
E-mail: soils_training@ncsu.edu
Fax: Attention Kathryn@ 919-513-0811
Website: www.soil.ncsu.edu/training/
Mail:
Kathryn Luxford
NCSU Soil Science Dept.
Box 7643 - UFL
Raleigh, NC 27695-7643

Location

Jane S. McKimmon Center, Corner of Western Blvd. And Gorman St., Raleigh, NC (click on map below).

Fee

The registration fee for the program is $295.00 per person. This covers attendance at the sessions, breaks, handouts, and supplies. Lodging, meals, and the examination fee are not included in the registration fee.

Registration/Cancellation Policy

The full registration fee or an organization purchase order number must accompany the registration form in order to reserve a place in the course. Cancellations will be refunded (minus a $25 processing fee) if written notification (fax acceptable) is received 3 days prior to the start date of the school.

Hotel Accommodations

Accommodations located near the McKimmon Center include: (none are within walking distance)

Ramada Inn/Blue Ridge, 1520 Blue Ridge Road, (800) 441-4709
The Brownestone, 1707 Hillsborough Street, (800) 331-7919
The Velvet Cloak Inn, 1505 Hillsborough Street, (800) 334-4372
Candlewood Suites, 1020 Buck Jones Road, (800) 946-6200

Special Note: You will need to make your own reservations with the hotel of your choice.

Registration Form

2008 Land Application School

Please provide the following contact information:

Name
Job Title
Firm/Organization
Street Address
Address (cont.)
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Work Phone
FAX
E-mail

Fee: $295.00
Method of payment:

Visa or MasterCard (Submit this form, then call 919-515-7154 with your credit card # and expiration date. OR print the completed form, then fax it with your card information to 919-513-0811.)

Check:

I will mail in check, including a copy of this completed form

I will deliver check when I check in for the course

Please invoice my company

Make check(s) payable to:
North Carolina State University

Mail to:
Kathryn Luxford
NCSU Soil Science Department
Campus Box 7643 - UFL
Raleigh, NC 27695-7643

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February 28, 2008 Last Updated

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