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NPDES Permit Writers' Training Course
Take Note: Information presented below is specific to tribal participants and may not apply to all attendees.
Date: May 18-22, 2009
Location: Austin, Texas
Event Sponsor: EPA Headquarters
Event Co-sponsor: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 
Audience
Target Audience: States and tribes, new permit writers, and those who desire a refresher course.
Is the course region-specific?: Yes
Is this course relevant to Tribes outside the sponsoring region?: No
Registration
How to register: Register online at: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/registration.cfm?program_id=0&outreach_id=1
Registration Deadline:
Is there a registration fee for this course?: No
Additional registration information: 35 spots are reserved for Texas State permit writers. The remaining 25 spots may be used by other State and EPA permit writers and water program staff or other individuals with an interest in the NPDES program.
Event Details
Format for the course: Lecture, Case examples and practical exercises
Are there any pre-requisites for this event?: No
Is there any pre-course preparation associated with this event?: No
Logistics
Sleeping room accommodations: The Driskill Hotel , 604 Brazos Street, is offering special overnight room rates for course attendees. The rates are $107/single and $159/double plus 15% tax. The cut-off date for these special rates is April 17, 2009. You may make reservations by calling the hotel directly at 800-252-9367 or 512-474-5911.
Other costs paid by EPA: None
Other relevant notes: None