Environmental Information Association (EIA) Announces Fall Technical Seminar

Aug. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- For the fourth year in a row the EIA is proud to announce their upcoming Annual Fall Technical Seminar.  EIA seminars and conferences are the authoritative source of technical information for environmental health and safety professionals from across the country.

This year’s Fall Technical Seminar sessions will include an update on EIA’s re-write of the Purple Book on behalf of EPA, a review of the Lead RRP enforcement and much more.

The Environmental Information Association’s annual seminars and meetings provide Continuing Education Credit for various organizations. EIA is currently seeking points from IAQA, ABIH, and other organizations. EIA will provide certificates of attendance for other organizations that do not pre-award CE credits.

Topics for the 2010 Fall Technical Seminar will include:  
•   Lead Based Paint Issues - Recent & Proposed Regulatory Changes, included the new Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule - Lead Issues in GA & EPA Issues in Lead
•   Mold - Mold & Moisture Assessment & Remediation - Regulatory overview including FL Mold Assessors & Remediation Licenses & Recent guidelines from ASTM, AIHA, ASHRAE & more
•   Sustainability - What is it? Where does the Consultant & Contractor Fit In?  
•   Green Building Council - LEED Building Program  
•   Asbestos in Buildings - Regulator Updates from GA & SC Regulators - EIA’s Purple Book revision update for EPA


“The EIA is a private, non-profit group providing unbiased and objective information about asbestos, lead, mold, indoor air quality, above and below ground storage tanks, environmental site assessments and related topics,” reported Kimberly Goodman, EIA’s Membership & Marketing Manager. “The Fall Technical Seminar is lining up to be a superb event and we invite members and non-members to attend and exhibit.”

For information about the technical seminar, membership or the activities and programs of EIA please call 888-343-4324, visit the EIA website at http://www.eia-usa.org or email info@eia-usa.org.

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About the Environmental Information Association
The Environmental Information Association is a multidisciplinary association established in 1983 that collects, generates and disseminates information concerning environmental health hazards to occupants of buildings, industrial sites and other facilities. Members include engineers, architects, attorneys, trainers, consultants, contractors, building managers and owners, industrial hygienists, physicians, government and military personnel, laboratories, equipment manufacturers and others.