Visible Emissions Observation School (Smoke School)

EPA Method 9 Field Training:  Houston, TX-NEW LOCATION

Two-Day Opacity Training:  Starts  12/6/2017    Ends  12/7/2017   Session ID:3101

NOTE: Public school dates are subject to change. If a school date changes, you will be notified via email IF YOU HAVE ENROLLED IN THE CLASS.

 HOW TO ENROLL 

You must be a CAA client to enroll for a smoke school.


 SMOKE SCHOOL FIELD CLASS 

First Day of Field Certification

        Wed Dec 6 2017 at 2:00 pm (???)  to  5:00 pm (???)  (note: field after in-person lecture defined below)

Second Day of Field Certification

        Thu Dec 7 2017 at 8:00 am (???)  to  12:01 pm (???)
Location:
       Four Points Sheraton-Houston Hobby
       8720 Gulf Fwy
       Houston, TX  77017
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              Directions from: (Street Address, Zip)
              

Be Prepared for Class

  • Field runs start at the time stated above. Please arrive a few minutes early to complete sign-in procedures.
  • CAA smoke schools are digital - bring a fully-charged smart phone or tablet. Extra devices will be available for use if you do not have a mobile device.
  • If you aren't familiar with digital certification, visit our digital introduction page.

Smoke School Duration

  • One-Day Smoke Schools: Field certification ends when attendees who arrived at the start time are certified, or no longer wish to attempt to become certified.
  • Two-Day and Three-Day Smoke Schools: Field certification runs until the stated end time; students still requiring certification will come back for the subsequent day(s) of class. The final day of smoke school ends when attendees who arrived at the start time are certified, or no longer wish to attempt to become certified.

 LECTURE OPTIONS 

SELF-PACED LECTURE (default format)

CAA's self-paced lecture fulfills EPA Method 9 requirements and is approved by TCEQ for Texas students.

Organizations who would prefer an in-person or livestream lecture, call the registrar at 901-381-9960.

  • IN-PERSON Classroom Lecture is Offered.
         Date/Time:
                            Wed Dec 6 2017 at 7:30 am (???)  (note: lecture before field defined above)
        

    Location:

     (Map »)
                       8720 Gulf Fwy
                       Houston, TX  77017
           Directions from: (Street Address, Zip)
           
    •  PRICING  Registrations received within less than 7 days from the start of class will be assessed a $25 late fee.

    Field Certification Smoke School: $225
    Self-Paced Lecture Course: $50

     SESSION NOTES  This is a TWO DAY school that offers the lecture and field. On the FIRST DAY registration for the lecture begins at 7:00 am at the Four Points Sheraton Houston Hobby 8720 Gulf Fwy. The lecture will begin promptly at 7:30 am. The field runs begin at 2:00. On the SECOND DAY the field runs begin at 8:00 am. The school will be considered CLOSED when all the employees who were present at 8:00 am have passed. Up to 8 runs will be completed.Those who are field certifying (ONLY) are encouraged to test on the SECOND day; however, if there are shift or scheduling problems, feel free to test on the FIRST day.

    Directions: I-610 S
    Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 32A to merge onto I-45 S toward Galveston
    2.3 mi
    Take exit 38 toward TX-3/Monroe Rd
    0.2 mi
    Merge onto Gulf Fwy
    Destination will be on the right
    2 min (0.7 mi)
    Four Points by Sheraton Houston Hobby Airport