This is our Annual Underground Storage Tank Management and Compliance Assistance Seminar. Last year we had over 200 in attendance, and this year we expect to have as much or an even larger attendance due to the fact that Georgia has decided to adopt the new EPA rules as already published.
Seminar Agenda:
0830 AM - Welcome and Announcements
0845 AM - Update from GA EPD on UST Issues: Lon Revall, Georgia EPD UST Program. Many states have formally adopted the new Federal EPA UST Rules. Find out about the status of what is going to be required in Georgia.
0930 AM - Update on New UST Rules from EPA - Ben Singh, Environmental Engineer, Region 4 EPA - This will be a summary of the new UST rule changes and the status of each state in region 4 in the implementation of these rules.
10:00 AM - Introduction of Exhibitors ending with our Break and the opportunity to Visit Vendor Exhibits - Each exhibitor will be given a couple of minutes to introduce their company's services/products. Then our morning break time will start to include visiting the vendor exhibits to see the latest in new products and technologies for underground storage tanks. Cash and other door prizes will be available to those who visit the exhibits.
1030 AM - The New EPD GEOS Data System and the New Requirement for UST Owners -
Mr. Eric McRae, Associate Director of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and the Lead Trainer for the New GA EPD GEOS Data System will be presenting the new data system and explain the requirements that must be met by UST Owners.
11:30 AM - Product Compatibility and Fuel Problems - Wayne Warrick, Advanced Fuel Services, Inc.; Howard Chesneau, Fuel Quality Services, Inc.; and David Au, Department of Agriculture, Director of the Georgia Fuels Laboratory will discuss fuels issues including Water in Tanks and Corrosion Problems in Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Storage Systems.
1200 Noon - Lunch and Visit Vendor Exhibits
1:00 PM - The New Rules - - What Do They Mean for Me? The Requirement for Periodic 30 Day Walk Thru Inspections is one of the biggest concerns of UST Owners/Operators. You will get to observe a mock inspection in detail so you will understand exactly what is required and what you need to do to meet this requirement. Also, there are new test/inspection items that must be accomplished on a periodic basis - - - some on an Annual Basis and some every three years - these will also be covered in detail.
A. You will receive a detailed checklist showing what items must be checked, to include the following:
1. Checking Spill Prevention Equipment
2. Checking Sumps
3. Checking Dispenser Cabinets
4. Checking Cathodic-Protection Equipment
5. Checking Release Detection Equipment
B. Testing Requirements and How Often - Every Year or Every three years:
1. Spill Buckets
2. Overfill Prevention Equipment
3. Leak Detection Equipment
4. Containment Sumps
5. Cathodic Protection
3:00 PM - Break - Visit Vendor Exhibits - Last chance to visit the exhibits and qualify for the door prize drawings.
3:20 PM - Questions and Answers
A panel of the speakers/presenters will be available to answer questions about anything in the UST Program including subjects not presented previously such as UST Closures and Operator Training.
4:00 PM - Door Prize Drawing - $200 Cash Drawing and other prizes donated by various exhibitors.
4:15 PM - Seminar End
Seminar Fees for UST Owners/Operators:
Fees:
UST Owners/Operators Attendee Fee: $200
GTEC Member and other Special Association Members Attendee Fee: $175
(Includes GACS, GMTA, ACCG, AIPG, GOA, ARA)
NOTE: Late Period date has been extended. A $50 Late Fee is added to the above after July 21, 2017.
Walk-in Attendee Fee: $275
