Environmental Officer

Course Description:

This course is designed to train the student in basic environmental crime investigation.

This course is for solid waste personnel, regulatory inspectors and criminal investigators concerning illegal dumps.

This course is required for individuals desiring to be licensed as an Environmental Officer by the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality.

You MUST meet DEQ Qualifications BEFORE attending this course.

This course meets the training requirements outlined in Arkansas Code 8-6-2010 and Arkansas Rule 27 for individuals to take the Arkansas Environmental Officer licensing exam.   

Hours:

24 Hours

Learning Outcomes:

• The student will understand all APC&EC rules along with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Student will recognize Arkansas Code Annotated and how it applies to the solid waste industry and the Acts
• Student will know the responsibilities required under the Environmental Compliance Resource Act, Arkansas Solid Waste Management Act, Arkansas Litter Control Act, and the Tire Accountability Act
• Student will understand APC&EC Rule 18 for the enforcement of illegal open burning
• Student will recognize and identify the hazards of investigating illegal dump sites with hazardous materials or substances
• Student will learn the proper procedures in investigating an illegal dump site and applying all safety measures to assure officer safety
• Student will understand procedures on proper clean up of illegal dump sites and to gain resources to accomplish the same

Must Know:

Students must attend the entire course to receive a Certificate of completion.

Are you planning to take the Environmental Officer Licensing Exam after this class?

Eligibility Requirements:
1. An individual is eligible to apply for initial training as an environmental officer if the individual is a current employee of a municipality, city, county, regional solid waste management district, or state agency, board, or commission.
2. Students must complete the AETA Environmental Officer Workshop and pass a comprehensive state examination

To be eligible to take an Environmental Officer Exam, you must submit your application and pay the required fees to the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (DEQ) Solid Waste Licensing at least 5 business days before the exam date through the SEEK online portal.

DEQ Solid Waste Licensing Program contact information;
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Phone: (501) 682-0860