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Course ID   155
Course Name   Land Application of Biosolids
     
Sponsor Name   PA DEP: Training Section
     
Primary Contact   William J McNamara
    wmcnamara@pa.gov 
    717-705-6350 
     
Website   Partner Website
     
Description    
Chapter 271, Subchapter J of DEP's Municipal Waste Regulations requires all persons generating and applying biosolids to attend a DEP sponsored training course This course will give the participant a complete understanding of the biosolids land application regulations and requirements as well as information on how to meet those requirements
     
Course Level   Basic thru Advanced
     
Course Content    
Introduction

Biosolids and Residential Septage Characteristics

Residential Septage Processing, PH Monitoring and Sampling

Biosolids Quality Criteria, Sampling Protocols and Procedures

Site Suitability, Selection and Notification

Agronomic and Cumulative Pollutant Loading rates

Site Management

Recordkeeping and Reporting

Inspections and Compliance

Course Summation
     
Approved Industry   Wastewater
     
Target Audience    
Persons responsible for the generation, preparation, or land application of biosolids and residential septage.
     
Training Format   Classroom
     
Type of Media    
Text
     
Contact Hours   11.0