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The 12th annual On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) Readiness Training Program will be held Monday, February 9 through Thursday, February 12, 2009, at the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay in San Diego, California. The training program will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009, and will adjourn at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2009. Early on-site registration will be available on Sunday, February 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the OSC Registration Desk located in the main lobby of the Holiday Inn. On-site registration will resume on Monday, February 9, at 7:00 a.m.
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The Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay room block closed on January 23, 2009. The Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown room block ended on January 26, 2009. |
General Information
This general
information sheet about the Holiday Inn provides additional travel details
about the 2009 OSC Readiness Training Program, including contact information,
tips for what to pack, dining and entertainment options, and details
for arranging ground transportation.
This general information
sheet about the Doubletree provides additional travel details about the
2009 OSC Readiness Training Program, including contact information, tips
for what to pack, dining and entertainment options, and details for arranging
ground transportation.
Holiday Inn on the Bay
A limited size block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay.
The lodging rate is the prevailing government rate of $147 per night plus 12.57 percent sales tax. You must make your reservation before January 23, 2009, to receive the government rate.
To make your reservation, please call the hotel at 888-233-9527 or reserve a room online. If you make your reservation by telephone, be sure to mention that you are attending the OSC Readiness.
Reservations at the Holiday Inn must be confirmed with a credit card. If your lodging is paid for by a government purchase order, you will still be responsible for covering incidental charges and guaranteeing your arrival with a credit card. If you have questions about payment for your lodging when you check in, please contact Mr. Gary Turner, EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation.
Lodging for pre-approved EPA OSCs, pre-approved regional invited guests, and pre-approved designated instructors staying at the host hotel will be paid by EPA Headquarters (HQ). All pre-approved attendees on EPA’s master account must have approved travel authorizations.
The available nights that EPA Headquarters will pay for EPA OSCs’ and regional invited guests’ lodging are Sunday, February 8 through Thursday, February 12; and by EPA Headquarters approval, for the night of Friday, February 13. Friday, February 13, should be considered the travel day to return home for all attendees; EPA Headquarters will pay the lodging cost for the night of Thursday, February 12, for attendees to stay through courses ending at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Requests for Friday night coverage must be sent by e-mail to Gary Turner at turner.gary@epa.gov no later than Friday, January 16, 2009. E-mail requests should include a brief explanation why your Friday night should be included on the master account and reference “Friday” in the subject line. You will be notified by Gary Turner if your request for EPA to pay lodging costs for Friday night has been approved.
You are responsible for canceling your hotel reservation if you cannot attend. The Holiday Inn requires a notice of cancellation at least 24 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you fail to provide notice, one night’s lodging will be charged to your credit card.
Hotel check-in begins after 3:00 p.m., and check-out time is at 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information for the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay
San Diego on the Bay
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 232-3861 Fax: (619) 232-4924
All telephone calls and faxes to the Holiday Inn should be addressed to your attention and indicate you are part of the EPA OSC Readiness Training Program.
Please note that any telephone or fax charges incurred at the Holiday Inn are the responsibility of the guest who uses the services and will not be billed to EPA's master account. EPA employees are reminded to use government calling cards and or cell phones to make long-distance calls to avoid expensive phone bills.
For photocopying services, attendees may use a FedEx Kinko’s located at 3609 Midway Drive (10 minutes away by car). The phone number is (619) 523-2900. Any charges incurred at the FedEx Kinko’s are the responsibility of the guest who uses the services.
The Doubletree Hotel
An overflow
hotel has been set up at the Doubletree
Hotel San Diego Downtown. The
lodging rate is the prevailing government rate of $147 per night plus 12.57
percent sales tax. You must make your reservation before February
16, 2009, or until the block is sold out to receive
the government rate. To make your reservation, please call 800-222-TREE
(24-hours/7 days a week) or 619-819-4662 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Pacific Time) and be sure to mention that you are attending the U.S.
EPA OSC Readiness. To make your reservation
online, please go to the reservations
Web site.
Reservations at the Doubletree must be confirmed with a credit card. If your lodging is paid for by a government purchase order, you will still be responsible for covering incidental charges and guaranteeing your arrival with a credit card. If you have questions about payment for your lodging when you check in, please contact Mr. Gary Turner, EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation.
Lodging for pre-approved EPA OSCs, pre-approved regional invited guests, and pre-approved designated instructors staying at the host hotel will be paid by EPA Headquarters (HQ). All pre-approved attendees on EPA’s master account must have approved travel authorizations.
The available nights that EPA HQ will pay for EPA OSCs’ and regional invited guests’ lodging are Sunday, February 8 through Thursday, February 12; and by EPA HQ approval, for the night of Friday, February 13. Friday, February 13, should be considered the travel day to return home for all attendees; EPA HQ will pay the lodging cost for the night of Thursday, February 12, for attendees to stay through courses ending at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Requests for Friday night coverage must be sent by e-mail to Gary Turner at turner.gary@epa.gov no later than Friday, January 16, 2009. E-mail requests should include a brief explanation why your Friday night should be included on the master account and type “Friday” in the subject line. You will be notified by Gary Turner if your request for EPA to pay lodging costs for Friday night has been approved.
You are responsible for canceling your hotel reservation, if you cannot attend. The Doubletree Hotel requires a notice of cancellation at least 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you fail to provide such notice, one night’s lodging will be charged to your credit card.
For your stay at the Doubletree Hotel, check-in begins after 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is at 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information for the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown
Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown
1646 Front Street
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 239-6800
Fax: (619) 238-9461
Travel Information
The San Diego area is served by the San Diego International Airport – Lindbergh Field (SAN). SAN is located 10 minutes from the Holiday Inn. Additional information about the airport is available at www.san.org.
San Diego, California is located in the Pacific Time zone.
Ground Transportation
The Holiday Inn and the Doubletree Hotels offer complimentary airport shuttles to and from SAN. Additional information about complimentary airport shuttle service is available at www.hisandiegoonthebay.com and at www.sandiegodowntown.doubletree.com.
Round-trip transportation to and from SAN also is available from other shuttle companies. When you arrive at the airport, proceed to the street level Transportation Plaza, where a transportation coordinator will find the first available shuttle (unless a specific shuttle company is specified). Listed below are several shuttle companies that service SAN and the greater San Diego area.
Taxi fare between the Holiday Inn and SAN is approximately $12 one-way, not including gratuity.
Taxi fare between the Doubletree and SAN is approximately $12 one-way, not including gratuity.
A Blue Shuttle |
(800) 719-3499 |
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Access Shuttle |
(800) 690-9090 |
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Cloud 9 Shuttle |
(800) 974-8885 |
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Coronado Livery |
(619) 435-6310 |
No Web site available |
EZ Ride |
(800) 777-0585 |
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Seatop Shuttle |
(619) 222-2744 |
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Sea Breeze Shuttle |
(619) 297-7463 |
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Xpress Shuttle |
(800) 900-7433 |
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The Flyer |
(800) 266-6883 |
Listed below are several car rental companies located at SAN:
Alamo |
(800) 462-5266 |
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Avis |
(800) 852-4617 |
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Budget |
(800) 527-0700 |
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Dollar |
(800) 800-4000 |
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Enterprise |
(800) 270-8881 |
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Hertz |
(800) 654-3131 |
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National |
(800) 227-7368 |
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Thrifty |
(800) 847-4389 |
Valet parking is available at the Holiday Inn for $26 per night plus taxes, and self-parking is available for $20 per night plus taxes. Self-parking is available for $18 per night plus taxes at the Doubletree.
Driving Directions to Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay
From San Diego International Airport:
- Depart the airport by turning left (east) onto North Harbor Drive
- Hotel is located on the left side at 1355 North Harbor Drive
From Interstate 5 North:
- Take the Hawthorne Street exit
- Turn left onto North Harbor Drive and follow to 1355 North Harbor Drive
From Interstate 5 South:
- Take the Front Street exit
- Turn right onto West Ash Street and follow to 1355 North Harbor Drive
Driving Directions to the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown
From San Diego International Airport:
- Depart the airport by turning left (east) on North Harbor Drive
- Turn left onto Grape Street to Kettner Boulevard
- Turn right onto Kettner Boulevard to West Date Street
- Turn left onto West Date Street to Front Street
- Turn right onto Front Street
- Hotel is located on the right side at 1646 Front Street
From Interstate 5 South:
- Take the Front Street exit
- Hotel is located on the right side at 1646 Front Street
Walking directions to the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay from the Doubletree Hotel San Diego Downtown
Proceed south on Front Street toward West Cedar Street for approximately 500 feet. Turn right onto West Ash Street for approximately 0.5 miles to North Harbor Drive. Turn left onto North Harbor Drive for approximately 200 feet until reaching 1355 North Harbor Drive.
What to Pack for the San Diego Area
Dress is casual for San Diego weather. Temperatures range from 52°F at night to 66°F during the day. Please be advised that the temperatures in the hotel do not reflect temperatures outside. Be sure to pack a light jacket or sweater to wear while you attend classes and sessions.
Stipend for Meals
Lunch will be provided during two EPA-only working lunches on Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Remember to deduct $18 for Monday and Wednesday from your expense report if you attend the two lunches.
Federal Per Diem Rates
The Federal lodging per diem rate for San Diego is $147 per night plus 12.57 percent sales tax and the meal per diem allowance is $64 per day. Further information about Federal per diem rates for San Diego California can be found on the GSA Per Diem Web page for San Diego, California.
For More Information
For more information or if you require special assistance, please contact Tetra Tech at (703) 390-0703 or by e-mail at oscreadiness@ttemi.com.