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General Conformity Training Module I: The Basics

  • Module I The Basics  
  • 1.1 What and Where
  • 1.2 Who and How
  • 1.3 Background
  • 1.4 More Information

Module I is designed for those who are new to General Conformity but also for those who may have infrequent opportunities to gain experience applying the General Conformity regulations to a federal project. This module provides an overview of the “what, where, who and how” of General Conformity.

Flowchart GC Website Mod I Basics 2-14-2023

General Conformity

  • What is General Conformity?
  • Basic Information About the Rule
  • Regulatory Actions
  • Training Modules I - IV
    • Module I: The Basics
    • Module II: Key Concepts
    • Module III: The Details
    • Module IV: State, Local, Tribal
    • Appendix A Sample Emissions Calculations
    • Appendix B 2010 Revisions to the Regulations
    • Glossary for Training Modules
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Last updated on January 16, 2025
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