Save the Date: VTCA Fall Smoke Schools

The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Smoke Schools, providing essential visible emissions certification and recertification training for environmental professionals across the state.

Dates & Locations:

Richmond, VA: September 3, 2025
Roanoke, VA: September 4, 2025
Abingdon, VA: September 6, 2025

Why Attend?

Smoke schools will be conducted in accordance with EPA Reference Method 9, offering attendees who meet the qualification requirements with official certification to conduct visible emissions evaluations.  This training meets or exceeds EPA requirements, and the requirements of each State environmental agency, including Virginia. The certificates are valid nationwide.

The workshop consists of an optional online half-day classroom lecture and a half day Method 9 field-testing and certification. The online classroom portion is a self-paced lecture that will take about two hours and needs to be completed prior to the field session. Participants will be emailed a link to the classroom  lecture after you sign up for the training.

Who Should Attend?

• Environmental compliance officers
• Plant managers and operators
• Consultants and regulatory professionals
• Anyone responsible for air quality compliance

Registration will open in mid-July 2025. Space is limited and spots fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.

Stay tuned for official registration links and detailed agendas coming soon on the VTCA website.