Who Should Attend:

First responders likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and need to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper people; and individuals who respond to releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response for the purpose of protecting nearby people, property, and the environment from the effects of the release.

Related Events:

Environmental Task Force Meeting Field Trip, Sept. 14 , 2026
Environmental Task Force Meeting, Sept. 15, 2026
SPCC: Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure for Utilities, Sept. 17, 2026

Overview:

This course meets the annual hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) refresher training requirements of OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.120. It reviews potential hazards to health and safety associated with site cleanup and emergency response, and it includes a briefing on state and federal regulatory changes.

Instructors:

Russell Post, Terraphase Engineering

John Hildenbrand, Terraphase Engineering

Schedule:

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Mountain Time and the class will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Location: 

Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown
200 S. Pattee St.
Missoula, MT 59802

Room rate: $219
Contact Holiday Inn Reservations at 406-721-8550 and ask for the NWPPA discount to receive the group rate.

Alaska Airlines Discount Code: We are excited to partner with Alaska Airlines to offer a discount on your travel to this event when you book through www.alaskaair.com. Please contact Melissa at melissa@nwppa.org to receive the exclusive code.  

Fees:

Utility Member Early Bird (ends 8/1/2026): $580
Utility Member Standard: $680

Associate Member Early Bird (ends 8/1/2026): $870
Associate Member Standard: $970

Non-Member Early Bird (ends 8/1/2026): $1,160
Non-Member Standard: $1,260

Canadian utility members, please contact registration@nwppa.org for pricing and to register.

Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.

Cancellation Policy:

For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.

When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling. NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.

Continuing Hours:

This course qualifies for 6 continuing hours. Certificates are available online upon full completion of the course.