Course Content:

The course content is available on the PSATS website:  #343 AdvanTex Wastewater Treatment System Web-based Course Content

4 DEP Approved Credits  

To purchase the assessment and to obtain your continuing education credits, you must register by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page to purchase the assessment. Your link to the assessment will be sent to you in a confirmation email.

Registration Fee:
                Member* -  $100.00
                Non-Member –  $120.00

           *PSATS Member (registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or its affiliates (solicitors, engineers, planners and emergency management association.)

This training course describes the Eljen GSF System and its status as a listed alternate technology in the State of Pennsylvania. This course covers several topics, including onsite testing, the role of the system component, design, absorption area configurations, installation and maintenance requirements.

3 DEP Approved Credits 

To receive 3-DEP approved credit hours or engineering professional development hours (PDHs) for this course, the registration fee must be paid for the assessment and a score of 70 percent or higher must be achieved on the assessment. The fee does not have to be paid to view the course content.


Course Content:
If you have not already reviewed the course content, it is available on the PSATS website, which you can access by clicking on the following link:  #344 Eljen GSF System Web-based Course Content

To purchase the assessment and to obtain your continuing education credits, you must register by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page to purchase the assessment. Your link to the assessment will be sent to you automatically in your confirmation email. Upon successful completion of the assessment, a certificate will be available for you to save or print for your records.

Upon completion of the assessment, your credits will be uploaded to DEP within 30 days.


Fee for #344 Eljen GSF Assessment:

                Member* -  $ 75.00
                Non-Member –  $ 90.00


* To qualify as a PSATS member, the registrant must have paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or its affiliates (solicitors, engineers, planners, and emergency management associations) or be an associate member.


Cancellations/Refunds:
Due to the nature of the assessment, there are no cancellations or refunds.

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will be introduced to Google Earth, a solid source for regional and worldwide maps and satellite images. These affordable services can be powerful communication tools for township supervisors, staff (sewage enforcement officers), and planning commissions. The instructor will demonstrate how to use Google Earth to assist with mapping.

By attending the webinar, you will be able to:
• State when Google Earth came into public use.
• List what is needed to use Google Earth.
• Describe the difference between the free and pro version.
• Explain how Google Earth works with existing GIS programs.
• Explain the different file organizations (my places vs. temp places).
• Use Google Earth to find the specific lat/long of home plate at Citizens Bank Park and describe what is at Lat: 38°37'28.82"N Long: 90°11'4.75"W
• Describe the difference between a KML and KMZ file type.
• State approximately how far back the historical imagery feature in Google Earth for Eastern PA goes.
• Name two standard layers that are in found in Google Earth.
• Name the code you can copy and paste into the properties dialog box to make a pop-up box that contains a photo?
• Briefly describe how to add an existing map as an image overlay.
• Describe how you might use Street View and what would you look for.

2 DEP Approved Credits 

Registration Fee:
                Member* -  $50.00
                Non-Member –  $60.00

           *PSATS Member (registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or its affiliates (solicitors, engineers, planners and emergency management association.)

The State Ethics Act was enacted to strengthen the faith and confidence of state and local citizens in their government, and to ensure that the financial interests of holders, nominees and/or candidates for public offices do not conflict with the public trust.  It is important to always keep in mind that public office is a public trust, and that any effort to realize personal financial gain through your public office, other than compensation provided by law, is a violation of that trust.  As a currently serving public official, you are subject to the provisions of the Ethics Act.  This seminar has been designed to explain the mandates of the Ethics Act as it relates to public officials and employees, and to explore and define potential conflicts of interest situations that public officials/employees should avoid.  Actual case scenarios will be presented and discussed as examples of situations relevant to public positions.  Substantive and administrative aspects of personal disclosure statement will also be discussed, as well as the purpose and benefit of advisory opinions.

Instructor:
                Brian D. Jacisin, Esquire, Deputy Executive Director/Director of Investigations, Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission

2 DEP Approved Credits 

Registration Fee:
                Member* -  $50.00
                Non-Member –  $60.00

           *PSATS Member (registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or its affiliates (solicitors, engineers, planners and emergency management association.)

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will review the operation and maintenance (O&M) inspections of an onlot sewage system. The webinar will explain when O&M inspections are required, review etiquette while on an inspection, cover the basics of collecting labs samples, describe the minimum equipment needed to conduct an inspection, review safety and liability issues, and review the O&M inspections for the following system components: tanks, filter and filter tanks, distribution, and absorption areas.

By attending the webinar, you will be able to:

Explain why an SEO would perform an operation and maintenance (O&M) inspection.

• Explain when O&M inspections are required.
• Discuss etiquette
• Explain the basics of lab samples
• Describe the minimum equipment needed to complete an O&M inspection.
• Review safety and liability issues
• Review O&M inspections for the following:
  • Tanks
  • Filter and Filter Tanks
  • Distribution
  • Absorption Areas

 2 DEP Approved Credits 

Registration Fee:
                Member* -  $50.00
                Non-Member –  $60.00

           *PSATS Member (registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or its affiliates (solicitors, engineers, planners and emergency management association.)

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will be introduced to the process of implementing an onlot sewage management program for a municipality. With the high cost of installing new public sewer systems in rural communities, municipalities benefit from investing in the implementation of an onlot sewage management program to maintain their current systems and prevent or minimize issues that will require the municipality to install public sewers.

By attending the webinar, you will be able to:

• Organize records

• Develope and implemente an inspection ordinance

• Educate the public

• Write a letter to a property owner

• Explain an inspection

• Educate an individual on the benefits of an onlot management program

2 DEP Approved Credits 

Registration Fee:
                Member* -  $50.00
                Non-Member –  $60.00

           *PSATS Member (registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or its affiliates (solicitors, engineers, planners and emergency management association.)

The 2020 Census will determine such critical things as federal funding allocation for communities and states and political boundaries and representation. In this session, you will learn how to use the census data tools and educate residents about the importance of participating.

**Eligible for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  FREE
                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

This webinar is targeted to policy makers, both elected and appointed, who serve in Pennsylvania townships.  The purpose is to inform and educate these policy makers on public safety broadband communications and applications that are being enabled by the National Public Safety Broadband Network, commonly known as FirstNet.   Topics  that are covered include a brief introduction to FirstNet, Uses and Applications, Planning and Adoption of FirstNet services, and Statewide Communications Inter-operability.

Eligible for 1 PMGA Public Safety Point

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

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In this webinar, John Martin and Cory Iannacone from Pillar+Aught will discuss what municipal employees and employers can and cannot do when it comes to medical marijuana in the workplace. They will provide answers to questions like “Are we permitted to ask employees if they use medical marijuana?” and “One of our CDL drivers just failed a drug test, but has a medical marijuana card…what now?,” best practices for what should be in your employee policies about medical marijuana, and much more. 

Eligible for 1 PMGA Administration Point

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).

Economic Ecology™ is a comprehensive approach to meeting regulatory compliance by effectively utilizing resources. Case studies will reveal how a strategic floodplain restoration project can maximize pollutant reductions, create numerous environmental benefits and provide financial incentives for communities. Included is an overview of a proven approach to achieving PRP compliance, actual measurable results and a how-to on leveraging partnerships to create opportunities and fund projects. 

A PowerPoint presentation will be utilized to provide a visual overview of the floodplain restoration approach and a review of case studies using photos and drone footage. The measurable results will be presented in the form of data and visuals. An overview and website link to a free Economic Ecology™ interactive training course that was developed for the Municipal Online Stormwater Training (MOST) Center will be provided to participants to complete in their free time.  

Eligible for 1 PMGA Planning/Zoning Point

Registration Fee:

                Member* -  $ 30.00

                Non-Member –  $ 40.00

             *PSATS Member = Registrant has paid current annual membership dues to PSATS or one of its professional associations (e.g., Township Emergency Management Association, Township Engineers Association, Township Planners Association, Township Solicitors Association, or the Pa. Assoc. of Zoning Officials).