Valued Customer:

Northwest Opacity Certification (NOC) is pleased to provide Visible Emission Evaluation (VEE) Certification Training and Testing in Oregon and Washington.

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NOC is the only VEE provider that:

1.      Has an EPA audit that certifies NOC as following strict EPA Method 9 Regulations in our Region.

2.     Is recognized by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for Field Certification in our Region.

3.      Has over 50 years of combined VEE staffing experience!

4.   Broke new ground in the Northwest by introducing a simpler, more economical method for test scoring!

5.      Continuously seeks new opportunities to verify EPA Method 9 conformation and improve operations.

6.    Dedicates itself to conducting all VEE Observation Certifications according to strict EPA Method 9 Regulations.

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NOC is:

·        Organized and professional with accurate and accessible records.

·        Located at numerous testing locations in Washington and Oregon.

·        Diligent in regular maintenance and calibration of our smoke generator.

·        Reliable in our use of NIST-certified Neutral Density Filters.

·        Able to consistently generate stable plumes for VEE observation.

·        Clear and precise in the test forms and documents we use.

·        Comprehensive in our Initial Classroom Lecture.

·        Flexible, in that we can also provide training at your facility.

Please Note:

Regulation EPA-600/477-027b Section 3.12.1.2.2-4 cites, “…it is recommended observers attend the classroom training at 3-year intervals to review proper field observation techniques and method changes…”