Agenda

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022 
8:30 – 11:45 am EST
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 
8:30 am – 12:45 pm EST

 

Presented by
Erik White P.E.
Eldo George P.E.
Scott Gorneau

Agenda Day One: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
8:30 – 11:45 am EST (including a 15-min. break)

Understanding Stormwater Permit Requirements and Procedures
Background and development of national and state regulations and permit requirements:
• Federal Clean Water Act and
Massachusetts Clean Waters Act
Activities exempt from construction general stormwater permit requirements
Complying with NPDES and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations
• Notice of intent requirements
• What the permit covers and does not cover
• Application process
• General requirements and standard conditions
• Implementing, monitoring and assessing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs)

Understanding and Applying the Science of Stormwater 
Hydrology, soil science and drainage
Identifying consequences of storm events
Stormwater modeling
Runoff reduction, routing and storage
Infiltration and percolation

 

Agenda Day Two: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
8:30 am – 12:45 pm EST (including a 15-min. break)

Choosing Appropriate Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Stormwater management planning
Sizing criteria

Green Infrastructure Practices and Low Impact Development Techniques
Decentralized design
Disconnecting impervious cover areas
Pretreatment for green infrastructure
Detention/retention facilities
Linear urban green solutions
Vegetated swales
Rain gardens
Bioretention and biofiltration
Green roofs
Pervious and/or porous pavement

Developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
Including required elements
Assessing building sites
Choosing best management practices (BMPs)
Planning for required inspection, maintenance and recordkeeping
Obtaining plan certification Implementing SWPPPs

Developing Plans for Inspection, Monitoring, Maintenance and Recordkeeping
Understanding the science and terminology of stormwater management and monitoring
Implementing monitoring plans
Reviewing stormwater BMP case studies

 

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Credits

Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs

Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSWs 

Landscape Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 LA CES HSW PDHs

Floodplain Managers:
7.0 ASFPM CECs

International Code Council:
0.7 CEUs (Sitework) 

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Massachusetts and a 7.0-hour learning opportunity for engineers and landscape architects in Massachusetts. Professionals seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to claim the hours earned at this webinar, in most cases. Refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility. 

 HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses. 

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES. 

 The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES. 

 The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Sitework (Preferred Provider No. 1232). 

 This webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 0.7 CECs for floodplain managers. 

 Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed). 

Speakers

Eldo George, P.E.

President at naTT Associates, LLC

Mr. George is an engineering professional with over 25 years of international experience in managing infrastructure development and environmental engineering projects. The primary focus of his consulting practice has been water resources engineering and associated regulatory compliance services. He is proficient in the master planning, design and hydraulic modeling of stormwater management, water supply, and sanitary sewer systems. Mr. George also has extensive experience in providing engineering design services and regulatory compliance assistance to commercial and industrial clients on site remediation, brownfields redevelopment, landfill engineering, and sustainability.Mr. George received his Bachelor of Technology degree in Civil Engineering and Master of Technology degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Calicut. Mr. George is a registered Professional Engineer in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, a registered Professional Planner in New Jersey, a LEED Accredited Professional of the US Green Building Council, and an accredited Project Management Professional

Scott Gorneau, P.E.

Vice President, Convergent Water Technologies

As vice president of Convergent Water Technologies, Mr. Gorneau is responsible for offering innovative green infrastructure/low impact stormwater solutions that enable new applications and raise the bar on performance, cost effectiveness, and verification. He previously served as national manager of ACF Environmental/Ferguson Waterworks and as regional vice president for FABCO Industries where he was responsible for engineering design, specification, and installation of manufactured stormwater management systems. Mr. Gorneau earned a B.S. degree in Biological Systems Engineering and an MS degree in Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln which provided the necessary knowledge for him to launch his career into the technical sales and specified engineered products industry. He spent the subsequent time since graduation gaining experience and expanding his knowledge of the industry on a wide variety of civil and environmental engineering design projects for private and public sector clients. Mr. Gorneau is a registered professional engineer in Maine and New Hampshire, and he is a Maine certified stormwater inspector. He has been a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), serving as section president in 2014.

Erik White, P.E.

President at UEG Consulting, LLC

Mr. White has over 25 years of experience in engineering, ranging from compliance and industrial wastewater and air treatment system evaluations to remedial study/design projects. Mr. White works with clients across a variety of industries, including iron and steel, utilities, specialty chemicals, food and food additive processing, and petroleum refining. He has particular expertise in industrial wastewater and stormwater regulatory review and implementation support under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Mr. White earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and an M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Massachusetts Stormwater Management 2023

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation examines stormwater permit requirements, procedures, and the science of stormwater, evaluates stormwater best management practices (including green infrastructure and low impact development techniques), discusses the development of stormwater pollution prevention plans, and the inspection, monitoring, maintenance and recordkeeping of stormwater management practices.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to comply with Federal Clean Water Act, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System requirements, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection regulations and the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to review soil science, hydrology and drainage concepts, identify consequences of storm events and discuss runoff reduction, routing, storage, infiltration and percolation.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to choose stormwater best management practices, including green infrastructure practices and low impact development techniques such as detention/retention facilities, vegetated swales, rain gardens, green roofs, porous pavement and more.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to describe the contents of stormwater pollution prevention plans, including best management practices and plans for required inspection, maintenance and record keeping.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site development and inspection and an awareness of stormwater runoff issues.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.