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Clean Air Compliance Managerâ„¢

Master Clean Air Act compliance, permitting, and air emissions management with this comprehensive three-day course, continuously updated and refined since 2005. Practical strategies for both new and experienced air quality professionals.

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Jamie B.
Jamie B. Environmental Manager, Air Quality Compliance
No improvement recommendations! Overall, great course seminar. The info was presented in a manageable amount. Good overview of all discussed topics. Annapolis is a great town to visit and explore!
Brian R.
Brian R. Virtual Attendee, EHS Compliance
Thank you for all of the valuable information, and for delivering it in a format that kept it as real as possible. I agree that there is no substitute for a face to face class but this was very good.
Cory C.
Cory C. EHS Director, Compliance Specialists
It was a great course – a lot of information but really helped me see the bigger picture more clearly. Great instructors!

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Upcoming Course Dates

The Clean Air Compliance Manager™ course is offered at locations across the United States and online via live virtual attendance. All sessions run three days and the course fee is $1,625, with discounts available for early registration, groups of three or more, government employees, students, and veterans. Corporate partnership discounts are also available. 

Browse upcoming dates below and register early—early bird pricing and seats are limited.

Course Dates
Location
Course Fee
Course Details
Registration
July 7-9, 2026
Annapolis, MD
$1,625
July 7-9, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,625
December 8-10, 2026
Annapolis, MD
$1,625
December 8-10, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,625
Annapolis, MD
$1,625 July 7-9, 2026
Annapolis, MD
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Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,625 July 7-9, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
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Register Now >
Annapolis, MD
$1,625 December 8-10, 2026
Annapolis, MD
View Details
Register Now >
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,625 December 8-10, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
View Details
Register Now >

Course Description

Clean Air Compliance Managerâ„¢ has been presenting the legal and regulatory strategies of the Clean Air Act (CAA), its history and drivers, and each of its major regulatory program elements since 2005. The various associated regulatory structures are examined in detail, and the implications of each for your organization are reviewed.

The structured, logical approach of the course enables both new and seasoned professionals to better understand the complex web of interconnected air quality regulations, and to more effectively manage their compliance activities. This program will help you proactively ask the right questions about air quality compliance and your operations, and to more effectively manage compliance to stay ahead of potential enforcement action.

Information is presented in a series of well-crafted modules, interspersed with real-life scenarios and opportunities for structured class discussion. This course has been refined over many presentations and demonstrates ever-increasing value to attendees. If you are new to air regulatory compliance, this course provides the necessary foundation. If an experienced air compliance professional, it is an effective re-evaluation of air requirements and an opportunity to study methods for communicating key requirements.

Topics Covered

The Clean Air Compliance Managerâ„¢ course covers the full Clean Air Act regulatory framework, permitting requirements, emissions monitoring, control technologies, and compliance strategies in a systematic, logical structure refined over many presentations.

  • Air Quality Management and Regulation
  • 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments
  • National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and Ambient Monitoring
  • State Implementation Plans (SIPs)
  • New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Control of Criteria Pollutants
  • National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs)
  • Prevention of Accidental Release of Hazardous and Flammable Chemicals
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Reporting and Regulation
  • Protection of Stratospheric Ozone
  • Air Emission Inventories
  • Major Source Preconstruction Permitting (PSD and Nonattainment New Source Review)
  • Air Dispersion Modeling for Permitting and Compliance
  • Title V Operating Permits
  • Mobile Source Regulations
  • Air Pollution Control Technologies
  • Enforcement
  • Compliance Management Strategies

You Will Receive

Every participant leaves the Clean Air Compliance Managerâ„¢ with a comprehensive set of materials to support ongoing compliance efforts. These resources are designed for immediate, practical use when you return to your organization, providing a lasting reference well beyond the course itself.

book

Printed Materials

Binder of presentation materials for later reference

laptop

Reference Materials

Electronic copies of key reference materials

notebook

Notes

Your notes from class discussions

certificate

Printed Certificate

Certificate of accomplishment to display and share

Presenters

All Aarcher Institute presenters are exclusive and present Aarcher Institute proprietary course content.

Clean Air Compliance Managerâ„¢ has been developed and is presented by an environmental regulatory compliance specialist and professional engineer with over 40 years of experience in industry and consulting, who has served as principal course developer and presenter since 2012.

John Kumm

John Kumm

PE, LEED AP, CEM
John Kumm is a registered Professional Engineer (PE), Board Certified in Air Pollution Control (BCEE), a Certified Climate Change Professional, a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and a LEED Accredited Professional.  He has over 40 years of broad ranging experience including industrial plant operations and EH&S management; project management; and environmental consulting.  John holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Maryland, and an M.E. and Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.  He is currently a Senior Engineer/Senior Project Manager and Technical Chief of Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability with EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC.
John Kumm

John Kumm

PE, LEED AP, CEM
John Kumm is a registered Professional Engineer (PE), Board Certified in Air Pollution Control (BCEE), a Certified Climate Change Professional, a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and a LEED Accredited Professional.  He has over 40 years of broad ranging experience including industrial plant operations and EH&S management; project management; and environmental consulting.  John holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Maryland, and an M.E. and Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.  He is currently a Senior Engineer/Senior Project Manager and Technical Chief of Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability with EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC.

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