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The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp™

Our most popular course since 2005, the Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp™ delivers the critical regulatory and technical knowledge EHS professionals need to manage environmental risks and maintain compliance across their organizations.

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Tara B.
Tara B. Fugitive Emissions Advisor, ExxonMobil
Really enjoyed the class. Kept my attention throughout the entire class. Definitely interested in taking other classes by Aarcher.
Anjelia M.
Anjelia M. Environmental Compliance Specialist, City of Westminster
Thanks! The class was awesome and I appreciated your knowledge and training techniques.
Alex R.
Alex R. EHS Professional, Tehama
We really enjoyed the class, it was well presented and interesting. It really provided a great overview and answered several questions (although I thought of plenty more).
Frank R.
Frank R. Property Disposal Specialist, Defense Logistics Agency
I was expecting a class full of terms and processes that I was not going to be able to understand, but your style of instruction made it easy to understand and an enjoyable experience.
Andrea Irving
Andrea Irving Environmental Health Safety Specialist, Armstrong Flooring
Thank you for delivering some very helpful and enlightening training. It’s been a month and I’ve already used so much of this information.
Trevor F.
Trevor F. EHS Professional, Collins Aerospace
Aarcher really knows how to do training classes.
Recent Attendee
Recent Attendee EHS Professional, Avangrid
Thank you for your stories and experience. It was really helpful to hear practical application and kept it interesting.

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Upcoming Course Dates

The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp™ is offered throughout the year at locations across the United States, as well as online. All sessions run four days (Tuesday–Friday) and are available for both in-person and virtual attendance. The course fee is $1,830, 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
May 12-15, 2026
Denver, CO
$1,830
May 19-22, 2026
Online Training (Pacific Time)
$1,830
June 23-26, 2026
Annapolis, MD
$1,830
June 23-26, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830
July 14-17, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830
July 14-17, 2026
Annapolis, MD
$1,830
August 11-14, 2026
Annapolis, MD
$1,830
August 11-14, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830
September 15-18, 2026
Nashville, TN
$1,830
October 6-9, 2026
Annapolis, MD
$1,830
October 6-9, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830
October 20-23, 2026
Online Training (Pacific Time)
$1,830
November 3-6, 2026
Annapolis, MD
$1,830
November 3-6, 2026
Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830
December 15-18, 2026
Clearwater, FL
$1,830
Denver, CO
$1,830 May 12-15, 2026
Denver, CO
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Online Training (Pacific Time)
$1,830 May 19-22, 2026
Online Training (Pacific Time)
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Annapolis, MD
$1,830 June 23-26, 2026
Annapolis, MD
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Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830 June 23-26, 2026
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Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830 July 14-17, 2026
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Annapolis, MD
$1,830 July 14-17, 2026
Annapolis, MD
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Annapolis, MD
$1,830 August 11-14, 2026
Annapolis, MD
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Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830 August 11-14, 2026
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Nashville, TN
$1,830 September 15-18, 2026
Nashville, TN
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Annapolis, MD
$1,830 October 6-9, 2026
Annapolis, MD
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$1,830 October 6-9, 2026
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Online Training (Pacific Time)
$1,830 October 20-23, 2026
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Annapolis, MD
$1,830 November 3-6, 2026
Annapolis, MD
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Online Training (Eastern Time)
$1,830 November 3-6, 2026
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Clearwater, FL
$1,830 December 15-18, 2026
Clearwater, FL
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Course Description

The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp™ is the Aarcher Institute’s flagship course and has been our most popular offering since 2005. More than 6,000 professionals have completed this rigorous, four-day program and thousands have referred their colleagues.

This course establishes a foundation of core technical knowledge before providing a clear and thorough presentation of principal environmental regulations applicable to most facilities and organizations. Topics span the full regulatory spectrum—from hazardous waste management and water quality permitting to air emissions compliance, CERCLA, NEPA, and emerging management strategies. Each module covers regulatory intent, applicability, specific compliance requirements, and practical strategies drawn from real-world experience.

A multi-presenter format keeps the training engaging and aligns each presenter’s firsthand expertise with the subject matter. Open discussion is encouraged throughout, allowing participants to explore unique environmental management challenges and proven compliance approaches with presenters and peers. You will leave with improved awareness, actionable knowledge, and the tools to minimize regulatory risk.

Topics Covered

The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp™ covers the full range of environmental regulations and management strategies in focused training modules, each addressing regulatory intent, applicability, specific compliance requirements, and practical strategies.

  • Environmental Compliance and Management Perspectives
  • CERCLA/Superfund Response Strategy and Release Reporting
  • Property Transfer and the All Appropriate Inquiry Standard
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Hazardous Waste Accumulation, Transportation, Treatment, and Disposal
  • Used Oil Management
  • Universal Hazardous Wastes
  • Air Emissions Permitting / Clean Air Act Permitting
  • Hazardous Materials Management: Chemical Classes, Characteristics, and Storage Requirements
  • Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)
  • Lead, Asbestos, and PCB Management
  • National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting
  • Stormwater Discharge Permitting
  • Spill Prevention Controls and Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • Safe Drinking Water Act
  • Natural and Cultural Resource Protection Laws
  • National Emergency Policy Act (NEPA)
  • Aboveground Storage Tank Requirements
  • Underground Storage Tank Requirements
  • Environmental Compliance and Management Strategies
  • Environmental Regulatory Horizon

You Will Receive

Every participant leaves the Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp™ 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.

The Original Environmental Compliance Bootcamp™ uses a multi-presenter format to keep instruction engaging and align each presenter’s firsthand experience with course subject matter. The Aarcher Institute adheres to strict presenter selection and approval procedures, choosing only highly qualified, practicing EHS professionals and compliance experts based on their regulatory knowledge, relevant perspectives, practical experience, professionalism, and demonstrated training ability.

Amber Moore

Amber Moore

CEA, CESCO, REP, CCR
Morgan German

Morgan German

PE, CHMM, CSP
Craig Schwarze

Craig Schwarze

CHMM, CPEA, CIT
Bill Decker

Bill Decker

PE
Amber Moore is an environmental professional with more than 20 years of experience in NPDES stormwater/wastewater permitting, compliance auditing and air permitting. She has a wealth of experience primarily focused on environmental compliance, for a wide array of industrial sectors, including petroleum and chemical industries, asphalt manufacturers, concrete manufacturers, poultry processing, automotive salvage, scrap recyclers, and railroad and trucking transportation, and others. Ms. Moore’s experience includes performing audits, preparing compliance plans, and developing environmental training programs. More recently, she has focused on developing and implementing programs as required by NPDES MS4 permitting programs. Ms. Moore is knowledgeable in a number of federal (EPA, DOT) and state regulations. In particular, she has demonstrated proficiency with the following programs: SDWA, CWA, OPA90, CAA, SPCC, RCRA, TSCA, NPDES, Hazardous Waste, and Storage Tank regulations.
Morgan German has more than 20 years’ experience as an environmental health and safety professional with technical abilities in stormwater permitting, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), environmental compliance, researching and applying applicable environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations. Her primary areas expertise are implementation, evaluation, technical review and training on the topics of SPCC, stormwater management, laboratory and chemical management, compliance auditing, and occupational safety and health. Ms. German is currently completing a Master of Science in Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene at Tulane University. She currently holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University. She holds Professional Engineer’s license in 22 states.
Craig Schwarze is an environmental compliance professional with extensive experience in stormwater management across industrial, construction, and federal facility contexts. His work includes developing, reviewing, and auditing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and supporting clients with permit compliance under the Clean Water Act, including NPDES industrial and construction general permits. Craig has worked with federal land management agencies and private industry clients across a range of sectors, providing practical guidance on best management practices (BMPs), inspection requirements, and permit conditions. He holds the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), and Certified Instructor Trainer (CIT) designations, and teaches with an emphasis on applying regulatory requirements to real facility conditions.
Bill Decker is a registered Professional Engineer in 40 States/Territories and maintains the following Professional Certifications: Professional Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management, University of California, 1989; Steel Tank Institute (STI SP001) Level 1 – Aboveground Tank Inspector; Steel Tank Institute (STI SP001) Level 2 – Aboveground Tank System Inspector; Certified ABC Facility Operator for Underground Storage Tank Systems; Certified Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector and Trainer. During 40 plus years of diverse environmental experience, Bill has worked with a wide range of private industrial, military, and other government clients. Types of compliance plans and permits that Mr. Decker has either developed or provided technical oversight include: Facility Response Plans (FRPs), Integrated Contingency Plans (ICPs), Spill Prevention, Control, & Countermeasure Plans (SPCCs), Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, Asbestos Management Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3), Hazardous Chemical and Waste Management Plans, Waste Analysis Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans, Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans, Wastewater and Stormwater Permitting.  Additionally, Mr. Decker routinely conducts Environmental Assessments and Environmental Baseline Surveys on large complex private and military facilities.
Amber Moore

Amber Moore

CEA, CESCO, REP, CCR
Amber Moore is an environmental professional with more than 20 years of experience in NPDES stormwater/wastewater permitting, compliance auditing and air permitting. She has a wealth of experience primarily focused on environmental compliance, for a wide array of industrial sectors, including petroleum and chemical industries, asphalt manufacturers, concrete manufacturers, poultry processing, automotive salvage, scrap recyclers, and railroad and trucking transportation, and others. Ms. Moore’s experience includes performing audits, preparing compliance plans, and developing environmental training programs. More recently, she has focused on developing and implementing programs as required by NPDES MS4 permitting programs. Ms. Moore is knowledgeable in a number of federal (EPA, DOT) and state regulations. In particular, she has demonstrated proficiency with the following programs: SDWA, CWA, OPA90, CAA, SPCC, RCRA, TSCA, NPDES, Hazardous Waste, and Storage Tank regulations.
Morgan German

Morgan German

PE, CHMM, CSP
Morgan German has more than 20 years’ experience as an environmental health and safety professional with technical abilities in stormwater permitting, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), environmental compliance, researching and applying applicable environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations. Her primary areas expertise are implementation, evaluation, technical review and training on the topics of SPCC, stormwater management, laboratory and chemical management, compliance auditing, and occupational safety and health. Ms. German is currently completing a Master of Science in Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene at Tulane University. She currently holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University. She holds Professional Engineer’s license in 22 states.
Craig Schwarze

Craig Schwarze

CHMM, CPEA, CIT
Craig Schwarze is an environmental compliance professional with extensive experience in stormwater management across industrial, construction, and federal facility contexts. His work includes developing, reviewing, and auditing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and supporting clients with permit compliance under the Clean Water Act, including NPDES industrial and construction general permits. Craig has worked with federal land management agencies and private industry clients across a range of sectors, providing practical guidance on best management practices (BMPs), inspection requirements, and permit conditions. He holds the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), and Certified Instructor Trainer (CIT) designations, and teaches with an emphasis on applying regulatory requirements to real facility conditions.
Bill Decker

Bill Decker

PE
Bill Decker is a registered Professional Engineer in 40 States/Territories and maintains the following Professional Certifications: Professional Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management, University of California, 1989; Steel Tank Institute (STI SP001) Level 1 – Aboveground Tank Inspector; Steel Tank Institute (STI SP001) Level 2 – Aboveground Tank System Inspector; Certified ABC Facility Operator for Underground Storage Tank Systems; Certified Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector and Trainer. During 40 plus years of diverse environmental experience, Bill has worked with a wide range of private industrial, military, and other government clients. Types of compliance plans and permits that Mr. Decker has either developed or provided technical oversight include: Facility Response Plans (FRPs), Integrated Contingency Plans (ICPs), Spill Prevention, Control, & Countermeasure Plans (SPCCs), Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, Asbestos Management Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3), Hazardous Chemical and Waste Management Plans, Waste Analysis Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans, Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans, Wastewater and Stormwater Permitting.  Additionally, Mr. Decker routinely conducts Environmental Assessments and Environmental Baseline Surveys on large complex private and military facilities.

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