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The Compliance Assistance program exists to provide services that increase environmental knowledge and encourage behavioral changes. We do this to improve regulatory compliance, achieve exceptional performance and enhance the quality of Kentucky’s​ environment and communities. Below we have our training opportunities for both online and in-person learning. If you would like to request a specific training topic or attend one of our workshops, contact us today!​

​ Upcoming Events:​​​​​​

​(Webinar) Join us for a webinar highlighting NetDMR, the EPA’s national electronic tool for submitting Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) required under the Clean Water Act. This session, led by Crystal Dennis, the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection's NetDMR coordinator, will guide you through the process of using this secure platform to streamline compliance reporting. Crystal will provide step-by-step instructions on setting up a CDX (Central Data Exchange) account, which is required to access NetDMR, and walk you through best practices for efficient electronic reporting. Whether you're new to NetDMR or looking to improve your submission process, this webinar will provide valuable insights.


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(In-Person) ​The Environmental Compliance Assistance Program (ECAP) is providing an intro-level workshop to help participants understand regulations governing hazardous waste and how to comply with them.

What will you learn?

  • How waste is regulated and identified
  • Requirements for different waste generators
  • Waste hot topics
  • How to manage universal wastes
  • What happens during inspections
  • How to handle spills and other emergencies

Who should attend?

  • Facility managers
  • Health and safety professionals
  • Consultants
  • Representatives of retail, manufacturing and industrial facilities
  • Representatives of facilities with aerosol cans, solvents, paint, pesticides, light bulbs and ballasts and lawn care chemicals on premises.

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(Webinar) Join Environmental Scientists, Erich Cleaver and Allison Hall, from the Environmental Compliance Assistance Program for a webinar discussing Kentucky’s air quality permit reporting requirements, featuring the Annual Compliance Certification (ACC) and Semi-annual Monitoring Report (SAMR). This brief session will cover the essential steps for completing and submitting your ACC form (DEP 7007CC) and SAMR. The webinar will also provide additional resources and tools, and give attendees a chance to ask their questions regarding air permitting report requirements.                                                                            

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(In-Person) ***Please be aware this event has a limited capacity. We apologize for any inconvienence. For additional help on ACC/SAMR Reporting, feel free to check out our YouTube channel with walkthrough guides at https://www.youtube.com/@EECDCA .

The Enviornmental Compliance Assistance Program is presenting a FREE educational opportunity to offer guidance on Annual Compliance Certifications (ACC) and Semi-Annual Monitoring Reports (SAMR).

-The morning session of the workshop is designed to help attendees understand conditions detailed in the facility's permit, complete reporting forms and gain an understanding of calculations that may be required for reporting.

-The afternoon session is an open house that will allow attendees to sit down and talk one-on-one with DEP staff regarding questions about permit reporting.

Attendees should…

-Review the ACC and SAMR self-paced learning modules available here

-Bring a copy of the facility's air permit and any records pertaining to air reporting.

It is not required to attend both the morning and afternoon sessions. 

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​Self-​Paced Online Learning 

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