Visible Emissions Evaluation Certification
April 21, 2026 09:00-13:15
Rutgers University - Environmental Sciences Dept
General Fee: $550.00
NJ-DEP Fee*: $300.00
CEHA Fee*: $125.00
https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=88259
Location
New Brunswick, NJ
Contact Information
Steve Szulecki
848-932-5784
732-932-8644
steves@envsci.rutgers.edu
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22723: 9.00 hour(s)
Description
Three day course instructs participants in the proper procedures for using Method 9 in field situations. Classroom instruction is provided in the practical aspects of opacity reading, including observer location, to recording and report writing. Manual provided.
Agenda/Additional Information
DAY 1:
Morning (Classroom)
a. Introduction and Definitions
b. Wet Plumes
c. Types of Sources
d. Reading and Recording Techniques
e. Federal and State Regulations
f. Legal Aspects
g. Forms and Reports
Afternoon
a. Operation of the Smoke Generator (Field)
b. Application of Smoke Reading Techniques (Field)
c. Field Training (Field)
d. Real World Discussion of Typical and Unusual Smoke Reading Scenarios with the Use of a Slide Presentation (Classroom)
DAY 2:
a. Re-orientation to Smoke Reading Techniques
b. Field Training Exercise and Certification
DAY 3:
a. Field Training Exercise and Certification
Presenters
Stephen Szulecki
Target Audience(s)
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Sanitarians/Air Pollution Agency Personnel