TRAINING/WORKSHOPS

National Workshop on Air Toxics in Environment (BTX, VOC, PAH)

Workshop on Air Toxics in Environment (BTX, VOC, PAH) was organised by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in collaboration with Indo-German Bilateral Project during March 7-8, 2002 in Delhi.

Objective of the workshop was to provide an opportunity to officials of CPCB/SPCB's & other Organisations to share their experiences, harmonising methodology of sampling & analysis for BTX and PAH's, quality assurance and setting up of air quality standards for these air toxics. During the workshop participants shared their views. The officials from National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)- Research & Development, Centre for Occupational & Environmental Health, Lok Nayak Hospital, Patel Chest Institute, Indian Toxicological Research Centre (ITRC), Tata Energy Research Institute(TERI), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL), Indo-German Bilateral Project, State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Central Pollution Control Board participated in the workshop and numbers of research papers were presented. From the discussion held during presentations the following issues emerged:

· Identification of Air Toxics to be monitored (BTX, VOC, PAH, Dioxin & Furans).
· Sampling (strategy and techniques), methodology for monitoring and analysis
· Preparation of manual for sampling and analysis.
· Standardisation / Validation of selected method involving various labs/ organisations.
· Sampling programme : Frequency, Location and Duration of sampling /monitoring.
· Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Programme (Internal/External)
· Data management
· Strengthening of SPCB's/ PCC's laboratories with respect to Instrumentation and infrastructure facilities and training.
· Short term (24 hrly) and Long term (annual mean, running annual mean) Ambient Air quality standards (Present, For the year 2005, For the year 2010)
· Methodology for preparation of inventory of air toxics and Prevention and control option of air toxics

The issues were deliberated by the panel group comprising experts from CPCB, Indo-German Bilateral Project, SES-JNU, New Delhi; BARC, Mumbai; NEERI, Nagpur; SAIL- R&D, HOCL, Vadodara.

Three inter - organisational working group of experts have been constituted to work and formulate the various guidelines.

Workshop on Issues related to Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Instruments and Analysers

A workshop cum symposium was organised by CPCB on `Issues Related with Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Instruments and Analysers' at India International Centre, New Delhi on 6 and 7th June 2002. The workshop was attended by representatives from State Pollution Control Boards, Public Sector Undertakings, R&D Institutes, Manufactures & Suppliers of Instruments and Non-Governmental Organizations. The primary objective of conducting this workshop was to bring together all those working in the field of air quality monitoring for sharing their experiences. Many papers were presented on issues related to Calibration of instruments, Methodology, Availabilty of gas standards and Quality assurance and quality control aspects. Some of the manufacturers also displayed their latest and state-of-the-art instruments. Participants of the workshop felt the need for conducting such workshops on a regular basis. Some of the important recommendations of the workshop were: To develop zonal centers for calibration and certification of air monitoring instruments, Initiate monitoring of additional parameters such as PM2.5, PAH and BTX and Networking of continuous monitoring stations being operated by Pollution Control Boards and Industries.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sub - Component of the World Bank Aided EMCBTA Project

The Ambient Air Quality Monitoring sub component of Environmental Management Capacity Building Technical Assistance Project has been prepared by the Ministry of Environment & Forests to utilize the support of World Bank for strengthening of Ambient air quality monitoring & enforcement capability through training of concerned officers & staff members of various Pollution Control Boards/Committees.

Air pollution monitoring & control being an interdisciplinary and specialized subject, it is very essential that the concerned officers and staff members are adequately trained & kept up-to date with the state of the art practice. Their services are called in the field of instrumentation, analysis, sampling procedures, enforcement, design, operation & maintenance of air pollution control device, project management and legal provisions.

In order to achieve better quality of output in such diverse subject, it is essential to train the concerned officers and staff members. Incorporating the key issues from the above stated areas of expertise like policies and strategies for air quality management, project management including financial appraisal of development projects, technological advancement in instrumentation and air pollution control systems, clean technology and policy to be adopted in air polluting industries courses are being conducted for executives/senior level staff.

TRAINING CALENDAR (March - May, 2003)

S.
No. Programme Title Participant
Profile Dates Venue Training Centre
March, 2003
13. AS4+AS7: Air quality lab management including quality assurance JL/ML 3 to 7 New Delhi JNU
14. AE2: Preparation of emission inventories ML/JL 17 to 22 Nagpur NEERI
15. AS6: Determination of impact on health and vegetation due to air pollution JL/ML 10 to 14 Lucknow ITRC
16. AS6: Determination of impact on health and vegetation due to air pollution JL/ML 10 to 14 Ahmedabad NIOH
17. AE8: Accident and emergency management ML 24 to 28 Bhopal DMI
18. AS1+AS3A+AS5: Sampling and analysis methods of ambient air pollutants and source emission including site selection guideline and statistical analysis and interpretation of air quality data JL/ML March 24 to April 4, 2003 Nagpur NEERI
April, 2003
19. AE5: Reviewing plans for air pollution control devices ML 7 to 11 Bombay IIT
20. AS2: Continuous (automatic) and manual sampling of ambient air JL/ML 14 to 18 Chennai NPC
21. AM3: Air pollution form Mobile sources ML 14 to 18 Nagpur NEERI
22. Polices and strategies for air quality management SL 14 to 18 Bombay IIT
23. AM4: Preparation of Air quality management plan ML 21 to 25 Bombay IIT
24. EIA of industrial project

SL April 28 to May 2, 2003 Nagpur NEERI

May, 2003
25. AM4: Preparation of Air quality management plan ML 5 to 9 Nagpur NEERI
26. AS1+AS3A+AS5: Sampling and analysis methods of ambient air pollutants and source emission including site selection guideline and statistical analysis and interpretation of air quality data JL/ML 12 to 23 Chennai ETI,
TNPCB
27. AM3: Air pollution form Mobile sources ML 19 to 23 Faridabad IOC
28. AE10: Review of EIA reports ML 26 to 30 Nagpur NEERI
HL: Higher Level (Member Secretary and one level below)
ML: Middle Level (AEE, Scientist 'B' and above)

JL: Below AEE and Scientist 'B'