ACHMM Chicago

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Certification Congress

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	Monday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. - noon The CHMM program is designed to protect the public by requiring a level of professional competency through examination, continuous training, and a code of ethics. Various regulatory and bureaucratic entities now require the CHMM stamp of approval to validate plans and projects. But what is the state of this recognition? Which agencies or companies accept our accreditation? What might other entities look for in a certification? This forum will review the status of the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management and of ACHMM nationally, and ask what is happening in local chapters. We'll hear from the regulatory, military, industrial, and academic sectors. You will have an opportunity to determine the action needed to improve an already strong CHMM program. Certification Congress Program Introduction to the Certification Congress: Jeffery Perl, PhD, PE, CHMM "Certification, Quality Systems, and Auditing": Nancy Wentworth, Director, Headquarters U.S. EPA Quality Staff Office, featured speaker Industry/Government/Academia panel discussion Status of certification program--Moderator: Charles Bessey, CHMM Institute activities and report Academy activities and report Local chapter activities and report Past Presidents Roundtable recommendations--Moderator: Daryl Dierwechter, CHMM Certification maintenance status--Moderator: Alan Eckmyre, CHMM Town hall forum Open mike discussion to develop needs and actions

	Past Presidents Roundtable Continuity in an organization of volunteers is extremely challenging at best. This roundtable is an effort to establish a tradition we hope will be useful. The Past Presidents Roundtable will meet before and during the conference to explore areas of vital interest to the health and growth of the CHMM program. The past leaders will be tasked with reviewing, recommending, and reporting to the new Academy officers and board members and to the Institute. Part of their report will be presented during the CHMM Certification Congress.