Get practical advice to avoid common mistakes so that you can prepare useful and legally compliant NEPA documents. Since 1970, the National Environmental Policy Act has been the cornerstone for environmental protection in the United States. To implement NEPA, federal agencies must prepare environmental impact statements or environmental assessments to study the impacts of their proposed actions. Unfortunately, some federal agencies, their cons...

The Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon is compelling, with its promise of bringing to government rapid service deployment, responsive citizen experiences, and organizational agility. Leading analysts predict that by the year 2020 the number of devices connected to the internet will exceed 50 billion. Think about public safety where surveillance systems and even public lighting minimize citizen risk and help deter crime. Transportation systems...

Course "Complaint Handling and Management: From Receipt to Trending" has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for up to 12 credits towards a participant's RAC recertification upon full completion. An effective complaint handling system is an extremely important part of any quality system. Manufacturers should understand that any complaint received on a product shall be evaluated and, if necessary, thoroughly investigated and analyzed, and cor...

An effective complaint handling system is an extremely important part of any quality system. Manufacturers should understand that any complaint received on a product shall be evaluated and, if necessary, thoroughly investigated and analyzed, and corrective action shall be taken. The results of this evaluation should lead to a conclusion regarding whether the complaint was valid, what the root cause of the complaint was, and what action is nece...

Construction claims are tricky and on public projects they can be even more complex. Owners, contractors, subcontractors and architects who are experienced in private construction contracts can run into trouble when dealing with public works contract claims. This topic will provide persons who work on public works contracts around the country with the fundamental elements of public works claims and will also provide information regarding the...

SANS is returning to Texas in July for SANS San Antonio 2016! We are pleased to invite you to attend SANS San Antonio 2016, taking place on July 18-23 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio campus located on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. We have our top information security courses selected to provide you with the training and certification you need to boost your career by learning from the best! Complete your SANS training experience with a...

SANS Exceptional Training Comes to Minneapolis in July. We are pleased to invite you to SANS Minneapolis 2016, July 18-23. If you attended last year, you are aware of the intense computer training experience for which SANS is known. Are you ready to advance your skills with another deep dive? If you didn't attend last year, don't miss SANS' return to Minneapolis with the training you need. Whether you are just starting your cybersecurity train...

Prerequisite: Should have at least six months of contract experience, have taken the FAR Workshop or another basic FAR course before this course. What you will learn: The Advanced FAR Workshop provides an in-depth analysis of the most important parts of the FAR. In this two-day class, we will focus on those FAR Parts that tend to generate the most issues and questions, specifically: • The classification of workers • Intellectual Prop...

Many regulated companies preparing for FDA inspections are not prepared and the outcome can be negative as we see all the time with enforcement actions. This seminar provides the fundamentals and the ground rules on how to prepare for and survive an FDA inspection no matter if you are a Class I, II, III device or a pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturer.This presentation will review and emphasize the do's and don'ts and cardinal rules as to...

JOIN US FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS PREMIER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING EVENT NEW: Get an All-Access pass for $2,600. Call 888.494.3696. Learn more. Basic, advanced, and master-level content explores crucial government contracting regulations Renowned government contracting specialists simplify complex issues Intensive training and networking spread over five concentrated days Held against the backdrop of stunning South Carolina coastal views...