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Virtual SCAT Training

 
Site Contact:
Barbi Lee
Environmental Engineer

(lee.barbi@epa.gov)

Site Location:
Chicago, IL 60604
 scribenet.response.epa.gov/virtualSCAT

TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK AND COURSE DOCUMENTS, GO TO THE "RESOURCES" TAB

Virtual+ SCAT Program Course Curriculum: March 2026

New England Region                                                                                                                      William Whitmore, NOAA SSC

                                                                                                                                               

  1. General Information:
    1. Dates: March 3-5, 1000 to 1430 (Eastern) daily (virtual), follow-up site visits (more information below on these dates)
    2. Virtual Format: Adobe webpage link: https://noaaorr.adobeconnect.com/scat/
  2. Prerequisite Coursework:
    1. Oil Types and Properties Video (30 mins - may need to use a non-USCG email to access)
    2. Read and review the Shoreline Assessment Job Aid
  3. Course Documents
    1. Agenda (below)
    2. NOAA Shoreline Assessment Manual (this is basically the SCAT textbook)
    3. Shoreline Oil Summary SOS Form
    4. Homework
      1. Day 1 – Complete ICS 232 Form for Essex River Spill
      2. Day 2 – Watch SCAT video and complete SOS form