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Region 6/Houston, TX Training
September 15, 2004
 

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  TIME TOPIC
AM 9:00 - 9:30 Introduction to FORMS II Lite
  • Introductions
  • A Brief Introduction to FORMS II Lite
  • Participant Expectations
  • Preview of the Day's Activities
  9:30 - 10:00

Main Menu Highlights
  • File Menu
  • Tools Menu
  • Customize Menu
  • Help Menu
  10:00 - 10:15  Break
  10:15 - 10:45

Introduction to the FORMS II Lite Wizard

Wizard Steps 1 - 4

  • Step 1 - Enter Site Information
  • Step 2 - Select Sampling Team
  • Step 3 - Select Analysis
  • Step 4 - Enter Station/Location Information
  10:45 - 11:00 Exercise 1 (Covering Steps 1 - 4)
  11:00 - 11:30

Wizard Step 5
  • Step 5 - Assign Bottles and Samples
  • Step 5 - Generate Labels and One-Step Printing
  11:30 - 11:45 Exercise 2 (Covering Step 5)
  11:45 - 1:00 Lunch
PM

1:00 - 1:30

Wizard Steps 6 - 7 and Print/View a Specific Traffic Report
  • Step 6 - Select Samples and Assign Lab
  • Step 7 - Assign Shipping Carrier
  • Customize Traffic Report
  • Print/View Traffic Reports and Other Documents
  • Submission of XML files to SMO
  1:30 - 1:45 Exercise 3 (Covering Steps 6 - 7 and Print/Preview Documents)
  1:45 - 2:30 FORMS II Lite Hands-On Scenario
  2:30 - 2:45 Break
  2:45 - 3:30

Wrap-up
  • Review Expectations

Note:  This schedule may be modified to suit the unique needs of a particular group of participants.

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Training Location Image Training Location:

USEPA Region 6 Houston Laboratory
10625 Fallstone Rd.
Houston, TX 77099

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Contact Image Region 6 Training Contact:

Myra Perez
Phone: 281-983-2130

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Nearest Airports Image Nearest Airports:

The nearest airports to the USEPA Region 6 Houston Laboratory Facility are William P. Hobby Airport, approximately 35 minutes from the Facility, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, approximately 50 minutes from the Facility. 

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Hotels in the Area Image Hotels in the Area: 

Country Inn and Suites Recommended/Closest to the USEPA Region 6 Facility:

Country Inn & Suites
(formerly the Hawthorn Suites)
11230 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77031
281-575-8283

$59-$69 (depending on the season) Federal and State Government Rate 
Government employees may submit hotel occupancy tax exempt form at check-in.

Embassy Suites Embassy Suites
9090 Southwest Freeway (at Gessner Exit)
Houston, TX 77074
713-995-0123

$87 Federal Government Rate with full breakfast
$80 State Government Rate with full breakfast
Government employees may submit hotel occupancy tax exempt form at check-in.

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn
11160 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX  77031
281-530-1400

$87 Federal Government Rate with full breakfast
$80 State Government Rate with full breakfast
Government employees may submit hotel occupancy tax exempt form at check-in.

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Directions to the Facility Image Directions to the Facility and Hotels:

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From George Bush Intercontinental Airport:

To the USEPA Facility

Take Terminal Rd toward Terminal A Baggage Claim.

Turn left onto Airport Exit.

Turn left onto Terminal Rd South.

Turn slight right onto JFK Blvd.

Merge onto the Hardy Toll Road ramp (Portions toll).

Take the I-45/Hardy Toll Road exit on the left toward Beltway 8/Downtown.

Merge onto Hardy Toll Road South (Portions toll).

Merge onto I-610 W.

Merge onto US-59 S via Exit Number 8A toward Victoria.

Take the exit toward W Bellfort Ave/Wilcrest Dr.

Stay straight to go onto Southwest Freeway.

Turn right onto Stancliff Rd.

Turn right onto Brooklet Dr.

Turn left onto Fallstone Rd. The USEPA building is in the middle of the block.


To the Embassy Suites

Take JFK Blvd. to Sam Houston Tollway West (also called Beltway 8).

Remain in the far left lanes (except when paying tolls - the left toll lanes are for E-Z Tag holders only).

Beltway 8 will curve south.  Proceed through three $1.00 tollbooths.

Exit at Highway 59 North (Southwest Freeway).

Take the second exit (S. Gessner/Beechnut).

Take a U-turn at S. Gessner.

The Embassy Suites is located immediately on your right off the frontage road.


To the Country Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn 

Follow the instructions above.

Proceed past the Embassy Suites on the frontage road for 3 miles to the Holiday Inn on your right, or to the Country Inn Suites across Stancliff St.


From William P. Hobby Airport:

To the USEPA Facility

From the airport, take Airport Blvd toward Ruthby St.

Turn right onto Broadway St.

Turn slight left onto Gulf Freeway.

Merge onto I-45 N/US-75 N.

Merge onto US-59 S via Exit Number 46B on the left toward Victoria.

Take the exit toward W Bellfort Ave/Wilcrest Dr.

Stay straight to go onto Southwest Freeway.

Turn right onto Stancliff Rd.

Turn right onto Brooklet Dr.

Turn left onto Fallstone Rd. The USEPA building is in the middle of the block.


To the Embassy Suites

From the airport, turn left on Airport Rd.

Turn left on Telephone Rd.

Turn right at the Beltway (Sam Houston Tollway).

Proceed through two $1.00 toll booths.

Exit at Highway 59 North (Southwest Freeway).

Take the second exit (S. Gessner/Beechnut).

Take a U-turn at S. Gessner.

The Embassy Suites is located immediately on your right off the frontage road.


To the Country Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn

From the airport, turn left on Airport Rd.

Turn left on Telephone Rd.

Turn right at the Beltway (Sam Houston Tollway).

Proceed through two $1.00 toll booths.

Exit on W. Bellfort Ave.

Proceed through one traffic light.

At the Beltway and 59S, go under the freeway to the left.

The Country Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn will be on the right off the feeder road.


From the Hotels to the USEPA Facility:

From the Embassy Suites

Turn right onto frontage road in front of hotel.

Stay to the right for approximately 3 miles to Stancliff St. (near the Holiday Inn).

Make two right turns (the second right turn is an immediate right turn on Brooklet Dr.).

Turn left on Fallstone Rd.  The EPA building is in the middle of the block.


From the Holiday Inn

Note:  Van service may be available from the Holiday Inn to the Region 6 Houston Laboratory, based on availability and advance notice.

From the hotel, turn right on Stancliff St.

Make an immediate right on Brooklet Dr.

Make the next left onto Fallstone Rd.  The EPA building is in the middle of the block.


From the Country Inn & Suites

Cross Stancliff St.

Turn left on the next street, Fallstone Rd.  The EPA building is in the middle of the block.

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 Map to the Facility Image Map to the USEPA Region 6 Houston Laboratory

Map to the USEPA Region 6 Houston Laboratory

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Area Attractions Image Area Attractions

Byzantine Fresco Chapel
4011 Yupon at Branard
Houston, TX 77006
713-521-3990
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd.,
Suite 4850
Houston, TX 77056
713-622-0663
Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
1100 Bagby St.
Houston, TX 77002
713-655-1912
Holocaust Museum
5401 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004
713-942-8000
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
4501 Woodway Dr.
Houston, TX 77024
713-681-8433
Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Dr.
Houston, TX  77033
713-639-4629
Museum of Fine Arts (Main Campus)
1001 Bissonett St.
5601 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005 
713-639-7300
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon at Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006
713-524-9839
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Battleground Rd.
La Porte, TX 77571
281-479-2431 
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Road 1
Houston, TX 77058
281-244-2100

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