May 11, 2011

Wednesday May 11, 2011

Time: 8:00 am Registration; 8:30 am - 11:30 am training
Place: Pacific Islands Club, Napu Room

Agenda
Current Events
speaker: Derek Chambers
Derek Chambers provided an update on the cholera outbreak in Haiti: On May 6, 2011 an independent panel of experts convened by the U.N. Secretary-General issued their Final Report titled "Final Report of the Independent Panel of Experts on the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti" which investigated the source of the cholera outbreak. A summary of the report was presented. To get a copy of the report, click here.

Derek Chambers also explained how the CNMI Division of Environmental Quality is assisting the U.S. EPA collect radiological monitoring data in response to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear emergency in Japan. A monitoring station is located on top of DEQ's building on Saipan. The monitor sends real time data to EPA via a satellite up-link. DEQ collects air filters daily and sends them to EPA via FEDEX for analysis. Data and information about the project is available on EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/japan2011

(radiation monitoring station at DEQ, Saipan)

Understanding Radiation
speaker: Derek Chambers
Derek Chambers provided a review of radiation basic concepts including the difference between non-ionizing and ionizing radiation; the health effects of alpha and beta particles and gamma rays; the units used to measure radiation and radiation dose; and examples of normal daily exposures to radiation.

The Radionuclide Rule
speaker: Derek Chambers
The monitoring requirements under the Radionuclide Rule of the Safe Drinking Water Regulations were explained. The maximum contaminant levels were shown, and historical results from Saipan were provided.

Radon
speaker: Derek Chambers
A short video explaining the risks associated with radon gas was shown. The video also explained how to mitigate/minimize exposure to radon gas. Historical radon testing in the CNMI was briefly discussed.

Instructors' Bios

Derek Chambers

PowerPoint Presentations

Current Events, Understanding Radiation, Radionuclide Rule, Radon

Certified operators attending this training earned 3 hours of continuing education towards thri certification renewal requirements.

Association Annual Meeting

Immediately following the continuing education training, the annual Association meeting was conducted. The treasurer's report for 2010 was presented. A show of hands vote for board member election was held. Mr. Mariano Iglecias was re-elected to the Association Board without opposition! Congratulations Mariano!

Attendance and Certificates

To get a copy of your certificate, click on your last name

Ano Ronillo C
Attao Vicente C
Aurelio Armando M.
Banaag Marlon
Banacia Roginia H.
Bandales John
Batangan Susano G.
Blas George
Bonachita Noel
Burkett Greg
Cabrera Geoffrey
Camacho Diony
Castillo Alexander B.
Catagatan Zaldy
Chambers Derek
Cruz Mollin T.
Cruz Arnel C.
Cruz Jr. Benjamin R.
De Leon Guerrero Christopher
De Llamas Juanito
Dikito Glenn
Eda Hironobu
Fletcher Alan
Gamier Rosanna
Hadley Sherri
Iglecias Mariano
Ignacio Petronilo S.
Keremius Bernard F.
Lebria Alan
Lin Xiuqiang
Ma Jian An
Magtalas Ruel
Makiyama Kazuki
Malabanan Victor
Malate Roberto
Manacop Larry T.
Manucdoc Edmundo
Martinez Birhen K.
Melchor Geoffrey
Moss Mark
Muna Manuel R.
Muna Raymond
Naluz Godofredo P.
Ngotel Willy
Nihar Mohamed Kamil Mohamed
Odoshi James T.
Okamoto Shuji
Panganiban Daniel
Panuringan Melissa
Pineda Maurice A.
Puyat Joel
Raikiulipiy Cecilio
Randles Jesse
Renninger Dean
Reyes Rodel L.
Reyes Jeffrey M.
Rivera Antonino
Roquelara Raymond
Sablan Michael
Salazar Eulogio S.
Salvador Lauro
Santos Domingo
Spaeth Travis
Stevens Carlton
Torre Antonio
Tudela Melvin
Vales Roger
Vargas Romeo
Villagomez Glenn
Wang Qiwez
Wasser Richard
Yelin Heidi