Virtual Learning Sessions Focused on Tribal National Security Restructuring
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a series of virtual training sessions focusing on the New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction air permitting program as it applies in Indian Country. The trainings, scheduled for October 28, 2024, December 9, 2024, and subsequent dates in February and April of 2025, are designed for tribal, small business, and industry professionals.
The sessions, which will run from 1 pm to 2 pm EST, will cover various aspects of the NSR program, including applying for Tribal Minor NSR Permits, identifying facilities needing to register or apply for a NSR Air Permit/Authorization in Indian Country, and completing a Minor NSR Permit Application correctly.
Recordings and slides for these training sessions will be made available soon for those who may not be able to attend the live events. However, the meeting links and call-in numbers with password id have not been disclosed yet. For those with internet access issues or audio problems, call-in numbers with password id are provided.
It's worth noting that the EPA finalized a rule titled "Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country" on July 01, 2011, marking more than 10 years of implementation of this air permitting program.
While specific details on the schedule or content of these training sessions were not readily available, the EPA does offer various training and technical assistance opportunities on environmental topics, including webinars and workshops on air quality management. For more information, you can visit the EPA's municipal resources page, which lists upcoming webinars and workshops on different environmental topics, though specific details on the New Source Review program were not mentioned there.
For more specific information, contacting the EPA directly or checking their official webinars and training announcement pages might be helpful. The trainings are being conducted in five modules, but the details about these modules have not been disclosed yet.
These virtual training sessions are a valuable opportunity for those working in tribal, small business, and industry sectors to gain a better understanding of the NSR preconstruction air permitting program as it applies in Indian Country, particularly for minor sources of air pollution.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise, reducing air pollution from industrial sources in Indian Country is crucial, as it indirectly impacts the overall health of the community.
- The application of scientific knowledge in environmental science and the New Source Review (NSR) program plays a significant role in mitigating climate change by addressing air pollution, especially in relation to facilities in Indian Country.
- As part of their ongoing commitment to promoting the understanding of environmental topics, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will provide upcoming webinars and workshops on air quality management, focusing on the New Source Review program and its implications for the environment.
