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Penn State's Visible Emissions Training Program — Smoke School 

Penn State's Visible Emissions Training Program, also known as Smoke School, offers opacity training for people who want to become certified "smoke readers." Penn State's Smoke School presents technical information on opacity, but does not require formal education in science, engineering, or technology.

Participants of Penn State's Smoke School are trained to visually read the opacity of industrial plumes and conduct tests in accordance with EPA Method 9. Participants who complete smoke school training and pass the field test receive certification as an individual who is familiar with Title V regulations and enforcement practices.

opacity reading
Penn State Smoke School students reading the opacity of smoke during field training and certification.
Smoke School Offers Recertification Training

The Environmental Protection Agency requires recertification in opacity training every six months. Those who want to maintain their Title V certification through Penn State should attend both fall and spring smoke school programs.

Industry Needs Title V-Certified Smoke Readers

Certified smoke readers are highly sought by industries that are subject to inspection and need to comply with Title V (Title 5) regulations.

Save the date for these upcoming Smoke Schools in Pennsylvania:

  Greater Allegheny
(McKeesport)
Lehigh Valley University Park
Spring 2010
April 6 and 7 April 13 and 14 April 20 and 21
Fall 2010 October 5 and 6 October 12 and 13 October 19 and 20
Spring 2011 April 5 and 6 April 12 and 13 April 19 and 20
Fall 2011
October 4 and 5
October 11 and 12
October 18 and 19

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