Currently, 2021 Environmental Officer (EO) classes are scheduled for the virtual learning environment due to COVID-19 restrictions. Once restrictions are lifted, in person classes will resume and be held in the traditional classroom setting.
REFRESHER CLASSES:
We will begin Virtual EO Refresher training (1 day) for our *CURRENT EO’s* in Jan. We will be conducting this training on the following dates:
- January 19
- February 2, 16
- March 2, 16
INITIAL CLASSES:
We will be offering our Virtual initial EO training (3 day) on the following dates:
- 23-25 February
- 27-29 April
- 22-24 June
- 24-26 August
- 26-28 October
These classes will be filled as registrations are sent in, based on choice and availability. Once a class is filled, it will close to registrations for those dates and a notice will be sent out. Possible additional class dates will be added if needed.
To receive training the following must be completed *prior* to training date:
- Registration form with a copy of current EO Appointment Orders completed and sent in as directed
- MS Teams on your government/employer provided desktop/laptop
- Video chat capabilities or a headset with a microphone
- Ability to dedicate your day(s) to training without interruption
If you have any questions about adding the program (MS Teams) to your gov’t desktop or laptop, please contact your Unit/Activity/Employer’s IT Department for assistance. Adding MS Teams to your cell phone or personal laptop will not be an acceptable avenue to attend this class.
- Required Frequency: Initial course then Refresher course is required yearly after successful completion of Initial course to stay compliant.
- Governing Regs: AR 200-1, Fort Knox EMD Handbook
- Additional Info: Registration and Appointment Orders required. To register for a class, send an email to army.knox.emd@mail.mil, or call 502-624-3629.
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Asbestos/Lead Based Paint Awareness
- Length: 2 hours
- Dates: Upon request
- Required Frequency: Annually
- Governing Regs: 29 CFR, 40 CFR, HUD Guidelines
Hunter's Safety Course
- Length: 2 days
- Dates: Contact Hunt Control - 502-624-7311
- Required Frequency: One Time
- Governing Regs: Fort Knox 200-3
Recycle Awareness
- Length: 1 hour
- Dates: Contact QRP - 502-624-5026
- Required Frequency: None
- Governing Regs: Fort Knox 200-2
Spill Response and Planning
- Length: 2 hours
- Dates: Upon Request
- Required Frequency: Annually
- Governing Regs: Clean Water Act, EPCRA, Fort Knox EMD Handbook
Storm Water Training
- Length: 2 hours
- Dates: Upon Request
- Required Frequency: Annually
- Governing Regs: Clean Water Act
Unit Environmental Awareness
- Length: 1 hour
- Dates: Upon Request
- Required Frequency: None
- Governing Regs: AR 200-1, Fort Knox EMD Handbook