Information on Triad training classes and associated presentation materials are available via this section.
- FRTR Spring 2026 General Meeting: Characterizing Groundwater/Surface Water Interfaces for Effective Site Remediation Decisions and Contaminant Cleanup (Session 2) – Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable (FRTR)
May 21, 2026, 1:00PM-3:20PM EDT, 17:00-19:20 GMT
The FRTR 2026 Spring General Meeting, conducted as two web-based virtual sessions, provides an opportunity to share best technical practices and results of recent technical advances in understanding and characterizing contaminant fate and migration across the GSI. The first virtual session explores current scientific understanding of key hydrological and biogeochemical processes affecting contaminant distribution and transport across a GSI. This session also explores available methods and tools for characterizing contaminant migration across a GSI. The second virtual session provides an overview of recent advances in development of innovative technologies for GSI characterization. The session ends with a discussion of needs for further technological development.
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- SRP Progress in Research Summer 2026 Webinar Series: Session I – The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP)
June 1, 2026, 3:00PM-5:00PM EDT, 19:00-21:00 GMT
This Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Superfund Research Program (SRP), showcases research from 6 schools funded by SRP in 2025. These awards were made as part of the P42 grant solicitation RFA-ES-20-014. In the two-part series, awardees will highlight their research projects, accomplishments, and next steps. The newly funded centers, including Oregon State University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and University of Southern California, are bringing fresh ideas and approaches to tackle complex problems related to hazardous substances.
The Oregon State University (OSU) SRP Center is driven to identify polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the environment, to characterize their toxicity, and to specify the environmental concentrations at which they pose no threat to human health. The OSU SRP Center studies the composition of complex PAH mixtures, the changes in composition after remediation and natural attenuation, and the implications of PAH mixtures for human health.
The University of North Carolina (UNC)-Chapel Hill SRP Center addresses serious public health challenges faced by communities in North Carolina and across the nation related to inorganic arsenic (iAs). The UNC-Chapel Hill SRP Center is working to identify these factors that would facilitate the development of novel solutions/interventions to reduce the prevalence of iAs-associated diabetes, as well as other diseases associated with iAs exposure.
The University of Southern California (USC) SRP Center works to develop problem-based, solution-oriented scientific knowledge and innovative technologies to address the issue of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water contamination in Superfund and other sites. The USC SRP Center has the goal of specifically addressing PFAS in relation to their effects on liver disease and addressing urgent concerns regarding water quality and human health in populations affected by PFAS exposures and Superfund sites.
To learn about and register for the other session in this webinar series, please see the SRP website.
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- Superfund Research Program (SRP) Funding Opportunity Webinar: P42 Multi-Project Center Grants – National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
June 3, 2026, 1:00PM-2:30PM EDT, 17:00-18:30 GMT
The Superfund Research Program (SRP) is holding a webinar to provide information about the new "Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42)" funding opportunity.
On the webinar, NIEHS staff will provide information and answer questions about the P42 request for application (RFA) to address the broad, complex health and environmental issues that arise from the multimedia nature of hazardous waste sites. SRP Center grants support problem-based, solution-oriented research Centers that consist of multiple, integrated projects representing both the biomedical and environmental science disciplines. The Center cores are tasked with administrative, community engagement, research translation, research support, and training functions.
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- Federal Facilities Online Academy: Resolving Issues before Formal Dispute – U.S. EPA Office of Superfund and Emergency Management (OSEM)
June 10, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT, 17:00-19:00 GMT
Resolving Issues Before Formal Dispute is a two-hour webinar course that identifies less formal options to address conflict before going to dispute under a federal facility agreement. This webinar provides project management tips and techniques to address disagreements early in the process . By taking this course, participants will achieve the following objectives:- Identify factors that contribute to conflict when working with team members from different agencies;
- Learn how to prepare a team to handle conflict;
- Explore tips and techniques to improve communication and come to resolution; and,
- Understand when formal dispute should be considered.
The instructional methodology for this course includes lecture, group discussions, case studies, and quizzes. The target audience for this course is federal, state, and tribal representatives who work on Federal Facility cleanups. This course is part of the Federal Facilities Academy training program. Please consider registering for other Federal Facility Academy courses and obtain a certificate upon completion of the entire Federal Facility Academy series (12 courses total).
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- SRP Progress in Research Summer 2026 Webinar Series: Session II – The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP)
July 16, 2026, 3:00PM-5:00PM EDT, 19:00-21:00 GMT
This Progress in Research webinar series, hosted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Superfund Research Program (SRP), showcases research from 6 schools funded by SRP in 2025. These awards were made as part of the P42 grant solicitation RFA-ES-20-014. In the two-part series, awardees will highlight their research projects, accomplishments, and next steps. The newly funded centers, including Baylor College of Medicine, University of Arizona, and University of Iowa, are bringing fresh ideas and approaches to tackle complex problems related to hazardous substances.
The Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) SRP Center investigates whether the maternal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emanating from superfund sites, as well as other environmental chemicals, increases the risk of preterm births (PTBs) and augments major neonatal morbidities such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The BCM SRP Center wants to determine the mechanisms by which PAHs contribute to PTBs and understand the factors that could be targets for interventions to prevent and reduce the health burden associated with PAHs present in Superfund sites.
The University of Arizona SRP Center works to address the unique human health risks encountered in the U.S. Southwest, a region with a rich history of metal mining and generation of mine wastes. Their overall goal is to construct a mechanistic model of how chronic exposure to mining-impacted dust that is co-contaminated with metal(loid)s and fungal spores contributes to the development of nonmalignant lung diseases. They aim to implement this model to predict exposures and associated health outcomes, to inform public health prevention in communities neighboring mine waste sites, and design remediation-based interventions to exposure.
The University of Iowa SRP Center focuses its research on polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The center studies PCBs in the air, particularly in schools and those emitted from contaminated soils and water of Superfund sites. Researchers examine the health impacts of inhaled PCBs, particularly on adolescents, with a focus on neurodevelopmental and metabolic effects. The University of Iowa SRP Center's long-term goal is to develop recommendations to prevent and/or limit human exposure to airborne PCBs and to improve the health and well-being of the population.
To learn about and register for the other session in this webinar series, please see the SRP website.
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- Federal Facilities Academy: Land Use and Onsite/Offsite Determinations – U.S. EPA Office of Superfund and Emergency Management (OSEM)
July 22, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT, 17:00-19:00 GMT
Determining Land Use and Onsite/Offsite Determinations is a two-hour webinar course that provides an overview of land use determinations under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Reasonably anticipated future land use at CERCLA sites is important in determining the appropriate extent of remediation. Onsite and offsite determinations impact the need for permits and offsite transfer of CERCLA wastes. By taking this course, participants will achieve the following objectives: - Identify factors that influence land use determinations under CERCLA;
- Explore Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance and policy related to land use determinations;
- Learn about onsite permit requirements and exemptions at Federal Facilities; and,
- Understand off-site determinations and the Off-Site Rule and how these differ from on-site determinations.
The instructional methodology for this course includes lecture and group discussion. The target audience for this course is federal, state, and tribal representatives who work on Federal Facility cleanups. Ideally, students should have a basic understanding of land use and the CERCLA process. This course is part of the Federal Facilities Academy training program. Please consider registering for other Federal Facility Academy courses and obtain a certificate upon completion of the entire Federal Facility Academy series (12 courses total).
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- Federal Facilities Online Academy: Groundwater Policy Overview – U.S. EPA Office of Superfund and Emergency Management (OSEM)
August 26, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT, 17:00-19:00 GMT
Groundwater Policy and Federal Facilities Overview is a two-hour webinar course that provides an overview of U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) groundwater policies and guidance with emphasis on cleanups at federal facilities. By taking this course, participants will achieve the following objectives:- Identify EPA groundwater policies;
- Understand groundwater classification and beneficial use in restoration objectives;
- Understand nature and extent considerations from groundwater contaminant plumes;
- Explore applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements (ARARs) commonly associated with groundwater remedies;
- Identify groundwater considerations for monitored natural attenuation (MNA), institutional controls, and technical impracticability waivers; and,
- Discover information on major groundwater policies from other federal agencies, such as Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DoE).
The instructional methodology for this course includes lecture and quizzes. The target audience for this course is federal, state, and tribal representatives who work on Federal Facility cleanups. Ideally, students should have a basic understanding the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This course is part of the Federal Facilities Academy training program. Please consider registering for other Federal Facility Academy courses and obtain a certificate upon completion of the entire Federal Facility Academy series (12 courses total).
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- Federal Facilities Online Academy: RCRA/CERCLA Integration – U.S. EPA Office of Superfund and Emergency Management (OSEM)
September 23, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT, 17:00-19:00 GMT
RCRA and CERCLA Integration at Federal Facilities is a two-hour webinar course that will provide an overview of how the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) can be integrated at Federal Facilities through use of Federal Facility Agreements, regulator coordination, and lead regulator approach. By taking this course, participants will achieve the following objectives:- Learn about Federal Facility Agreements and how they identify RCRA and CERCLA roles and responsibilities;
- Explore relevant memos and policies addressing RCRA and CERCLA coordination; and,
- Become familiar with some RCRA policies that apply to CERCLA wastes.
The instructional methodology for this course includes lecture, case studies, and quizzes. The target audience for this course is federal, state, and tribal representatives who work on Federal Facility cleanups. Ideally, students should have a basic understanding of RCRA and CERCLA. This course is part of the Federal Facilities Academy training program. Please consider registering for other Federal Facility Academy courses and obtain a certificate upon completion of the entire Federal Facility Academy series (12 courses total).
http://www.clu-in.org/live/
- Federal Facilities Online Academy: Role of Superfund Performance Measures – U.S. EPA Office of Superfund and Emergency Management (OSEM)
October 28, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT, 17:00-19:00 GMT
Role of Superfund Performance Measures is a two-hour webinar course that will identify the role of performance measures, including environmental indicators, how to justify their status, and how to achieve an under-control status at Superfund sites. By taking this course, participants will achieve the following objectives:- Discover the origin and role of Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Measures;
- Explore the different types of internal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) planning targets reported through the Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMs) database; and,
- Learn about Environmental Indicators for Human Exposure and Groundwater Migration and how they are determined.
The instructional methodology for this course includes lecture, group discussion, and quizzes. The target audience for this course is federal, state, and tribal representatives who work on Federal Facility cleanups. Ideally, students should have a basic understanding of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process. This course is part of the Federal Facilities Academy training program. Please consider registering for other Federal Facility Academy courses and obtain a certificate upon completion of the entire Federal Facility Academy series (12 courses total).
http://www.clu-in.org/live/
- Federal Facilities Online Academy: Coordinating with Tribes at Federal Facilities – U.S. EPA Office of Superfund and Emergency Management (OSEM)
November 18, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EST, 18:00-20:00 GMT
Coordinating with Tribes at Federal Facilities is a two-hour webinar course that will provide an overview of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy on consultation and coordination with Indian Tribes at federal facilities. This webinar will also provide tips on how to work more collaboratively during this process. By taking this course, participants will achieve the following objectives:- Identify EPA processes and policies for interacting with the Tribes;
- Understand the roles of EPA and tribal governments in Federal Facility clean ups;
- Learn about the Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO); and,
- Discover EPA resources and tools available to assist Federal Facilities in building partnerships with the Tribes;
The instructional methodology for this course includes lecture, group discussions, and case studies. The target audience for this course is federal, state, and tribal representatives who work on Federal Facility cleanups. Ideally, students should have a basic understanding of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process. This course is part of the Federal Facilities Academy training program. Please consider registering for other Federal Facility Academy courses and obtain a certificate upon completion of the entire Federal Facility Academy series (12 courses total).
http://www.clu-in.org/live/
- Federal Facilities Online Academy: Determining Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) in RODs – U.S. EPA Office of Superfund and Emergency Management (OSEM)
December 2, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EST, 18:00-20:00 GMT
Determining ARARs at Federal Facility Sites is a two-hour webinar course that will highlight how to determine Applicable or Relevant and Appropriate Requirements (ARARs) in decision-documents based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance, identify commonly used ARARs, and when to involve partners. By taking this course, participants will achieve the following objectives:- Understand the general procedures for ARAR identification, analysis, and documentation;
- Learn about ARARs under Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Section 121(d) and associated EPA guidance;
- Identify the three types of ARARs and how they are determined; and,
- Explore CERCLA ARAR waiver criteria and the six waivers identified under CERCLA 121(d).
The instructional methodology for this course includes lecture and quizzes. The target audience for this course is federal, state, and tribal representatives who work on Federal Facility cleanups. Ideally, students should have a basic understanding of ARARs and the CERCLA process. This course is part of the Federal Facilities Academy training program. Please consider registering for other Federal Facility Academy courses and obtain a certificate upon completion of the entire Federal Facility Academy series (12 courses total).
http://www.clu-in.org/live/
- ITRC: PFAS Chemistry Explained – Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council
June 9, 2026, 1:00PM-3:00PM EDT, 17:00-19:00 GMT
The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) is presenting a training on the basics of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemistry. This training supplements the ITRC PFAS Introductory training and ITRC Beyond the Basics Training sessions. You can find ITRC PFAS training resources online at https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/pfas-training/.
PFAS are an emerging group of contaminants that present unique challenges in many areas including: widespread use and presence in the environment, sampling and analysis, fate and transport, and remedial approaches. This training session will provide PFAS practitioners with an understanding of the unique aspects of PFAS chemistry that guide fate and transport, treatment, regulations, and decision-making on PFAS sites.
Key focus areas of the training include the following:- Why are PFAS different from other organic chemicals?
- How are PFAS defined?
- How are PFAS manufactured and why does that matter?
- What are the differences between perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances?
- What are the naming conventions used for the different types of PFAS?
- How are short-chain and long-chain perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) defined?
- What are precursors and why are they important?
- What are some of the unique chemical properties of PFAS and why do they matter?
Resources and further details included in this training are in the ITRC Guidance Document (PFAS-1).
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The links below lead to Triad training materials (PowerPoint presentations, video clips, etc.) developed by members of the Triad working group.
Triad presentations and workshops are scheduled at a variety of venues over the next several months.
Is the Triad Approach Really Something New? (Presenter: Deana Crumbling, USEPA) (319 KB)