Training Programs For Winter/Spring 2012
Contact
Bill Laflamme, phone 207-287-7726, fax 207- 287-7826.
Registration
Please use this form (pdf format; ms word) to register for Center sponsored courses. See form for submission information.
Please note an additional $15 late fee will be assessed on all registrations received after the registration deadline date.
Programs
Registration Deadline is 8 days prior to course date
1) Basic and Advanced Erosion Control Practices for Contractors
All course hours are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Sign-in is between 8:00 and 8:30 A.M.
Session #N1259 Limington, February 2, 2012, Town Hall
Session #N1260 Cumberland, February 8. 2012, Council Chambers
Session #N1261 Augusta, February 15, 2012, City Hall
Session #N1262 Kittery, February 22, 2012, Council Chambers
Session # N1263 Rumford, March 7, 2012, Town Hall
Session #N1264 Saco, March 14, 2012, City Hall
Session #N1266 Orono, April 18, 2012, Black Bear Inn
Fee: $80
Please register for the following programs by contacting the person listed. Do not use the registration form above.
Auburn, January 25, 2012, City Hall
To register, contact Melanie Damon at 333-6601 Ext.1133
Greenville, March 1, 2012, Town Office
To register, contact Jack Hart or Rocky Lizotte at 695-2421
Waterford, March 16, 2012, Town Office
To register, contact Michelle Windsor at 743-5789 Ext.1
Houlton, March 21, 2012, Town Office
To register, contact Angela Wotton at 532-2087 Ext. 3
Durham, April 4, 2012, Town Hall
To register, contact Jane Heikkinen at 753-9400 Ext. 400
Whitneyville, April 11, 2012, Hillgrove Community Hall
To register, contact Nathan Pennell at 255-4659
Frenchville, April 25, 2012, St. John Valley
Technical College
To register, contact Sigrid Houlette at 834-3311 Ext. 3
Description: This course is necessary to become certified in erosion control practices by the Department. In addition to sections on "Why Erosion Control is Important", and "Erosion and How it Happens", participants are provided with information on the proper selection, installation and maintenance of practices such as sediment barriers, mulch, vegetative stabilization, riprap, etc. The course is of primary interest to contractors but could also be helpful to municipal code enforcement officers, consultants, engineers and public works employees.
Fee: Varies based on Sponsor costs
Registration deadline for the following courses 2, 3, 4 and 5, is 14 days prior to the course date
2) Basic On-Site Wastewater System Installation
Course hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon
Session #J1214 Portland, March 13, 2012
Portland Water District
Session# 1217 Brewer, March 27, 2012
Brewer Armory
Description: This course provides installers of subsurface wastewater disposal systems with a basic understanding of the design, permitting, constructon and inspection processes contained in the Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules. The various types of systems recognized will be discussed with significant time devoted to identification and explanation of rule sections that relate directly to the construction of subsurface systems. A detailed description of the inspection process will also be featured, stressing system construction aspects that are critical to the successful long-term functioning of systems.
Fee: $80
3) Subusurface Wastewater System Inspection
Course hours are from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Session #J1215 Portland, March 13, 2012
Portland Water District
Session #J1218 Brewer, March 27, 2012
Brewer Armory
Description: In this class, particpants will learn all that is necessary to know about the revised subsurface wastewater rules. The program will cover the rule development process and highlight notable changes. These changes include a new "Key For Determining the Depth to Seasonal Groundwater Table" and a completely revised section on wetlands and waterbodies. The state soil scientist will be at the program to explain the new key and staff from the Department of Health and Human Services' Subsurface Wastewater unit will be primary instructors.
Fee: $80
4) Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI) Training
Course Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Session #J1216 Auburn, March 22, 2012, City Hall
Session #J1219 Ellsworth, April 3, 2012, City Hall
Description: This program is geared towards newly certified local plumbing inspectors and people seeking certifcation. The course will provide a thorough explanation of the permitting, inspection, and enforcement provisions of the Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules. The session will focus on the review of the HHE-200 form for permitting, the system inspection process, the enforcement procedure, recent rule changes, and the relationship of the local plumbing inspector with the client, site evaluator, system installer and the Department of Health and Human Services. The class will also feature a presentation on internal plumbing rules.
Fee: $80
5) Advanced Treatment Topics
Session #J1213 Portland, February 28, 2012
Portland Water District
Session #J1220 Brewer, April 10, 2012
Brewer Auditorium
6) Conference on The Advantages of Low Impact Development Through Effective Stormwater Management
Conference hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Session #N1265 Augusta, March 28, 2012
Augusta Civic Center
Registration Deadline: 3/20/2012
Description:
Fee: $120-$160
