2026 Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop

Dates: 
05/05/2026 - 9:00am to 05/07/2026 - 12:30pm

2026 Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop

ATTENTION: IF YOU ARE A VENDOR LOOKING TO REGISTER FOR THE VENDOR EXHIBITION, PLEASE GO BACK AND CLICK ON THE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION PAGE. 

EPA Region 4 staff will be meeting with Southeastern local, state and tribal air monitoring contacts. The meeting is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. ET Tuesday, May 5through 1:00 p.m. ET Thursday, May 7, 2026.

We encourage in-person participation in the air monitoring workshop to build relationships with EPA and other agencies and to be able to visit with the exhibitors. But knowing in-person attendance is not possible for all, a virtual option will be available. The link for the virtual meeting is contained in the meeting agenda. Virtual attendees DO NOT need to complete this website registration.

LOCATION: 

  • Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown Emory, 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.
  • The Air Monitoring Workshop will be held in the Decatur Room A.
  • Vendor Exhibits will be held in the Henry Oliver Room.

 

RESERVATIONS FOR OVERNIGHT LODGING:

  • Hotel reservation deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  •  Rooms for State, Local, and Tribal attendees under group code “RFMRFMB” for the nights of May 5-7.
  • The nightly sleeping room rate will be $179.00 plus tax per night for State, Local, and Tribal agency staff.
  • Or you may reserve your room by clicking this link: Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop Hotel Room Booking Link or calling 1-888-236-2427 and asking for the "Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop" room block.

 

REGISTER ON THIS WEB SITE (in-person attendees only):

  • Requested registration deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
  • Log into the Metro 4/SESARM website: metro4-sesarm.org. If this is your first visit to the website, you will need to create a new profile before you can log in and register. You will see an announcement for the "2026 Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop" in the top banner.
  • Click on "Begin Registration" at the bottom of this announcement. In the drop-down box for "This registration is for," click "Myself." Click on "Save Registration." This should complete your registration.
  • After successfully completing your registration, you will see a confirmation on the screen. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation that your meeting registration is complete.
  • Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for the staff of EPA or state, local or tribal agencies.

 

AGENDA:

A draft agenda is under construction and will be posted as soon as it is available. Below is the general schedule:

  • 10:00a.m. - 12:00a.m. ET Tuesday, May 5 – Potential Monitor Training (based on interest)
  • 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. ET Tuesday, May 5 – Day 1 Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop with Exhibition viewing from 1:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00p.m. ET Wednesday, May 6 – Day 2 Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop with Exhibition viewing all day.
  • 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. ET Thursday, May 7 – Day 3 Region 4 Air Monitoring Workshop (State, Local, Tribal, and EPA attendees only).

 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

  • The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle service.
  • The Decatur MARTA station is 0.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Overnight Self-Parking is $15 per night per vehicle.
  • Daily Event Self-Parking is $15 per day.

 

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

  • Snacks and refreshments will be served throughout the meeting. All meals are on your own.
  • Suggested attire is business casual.
  • Free Wi-Fi will be available in meeting rooms and sleeping rooms.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be logged in to the website to see the "Begin Registration" Button!