Executive Director Tri-Weekly Update

Ladies and Gentlemen

As we head into another busy week, and with Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, I hope everyone finds a moment to enjoy the game and some well-deserved snacks! This Tri-Weekly delivers key reminders and to recognize a key contributor to our environmental training mission.

Environmental Community – FY26 Schedule & Funding Reminder. As previously communicated, several Environmental Community courses remain unfunded due to current resource sponsor constraints. Absent receipt of funding no later than 45 days prior to CONUS course dates and 75 days prior to OCONUS course dates, these courses will be cancelled. Please see the attached FY26 CHRON (schedule tab) for funding status.

Several of the affected courses are scheduled for Q3 execution. Questions or concerns should be directed to the NERTP Steering Committee Chair. NAVSAFENVTRACEN continues to keep Naval Safety Command (Echelon II) and all stakeholders informed to manage training risk associated with potential cancellations, particularly given requirements identified in the annual needs assessment. Updates will be provided as funding decisions are finalized.

Finally, friendly reminder, that courses will be cancelled due to low-enrollment, less than ten (10), within 34 days of scheduled course convening day.

PDS 2026 – Call for Speakers Extended. The Call for Speakers for the 34th Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development Symposium (PDS 2026) has been extended through 16 February. Interest to date has been strong, and we encourage additional submissions from across the community.

Presenter Registration: http://jointpds.adobeconnect.com/pds2026presenters/event/registration.html

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise, collaborate with peers, and help shape the Navy’s environmental and safety communities.

FY27 Training Needs Assessment – SOH Courses. NAVSAFENVTRACEN is developing the FY27 course schedule and requires consolidated quota requirements from Echelon II commands via Tasker DON-251113-FLK5. This data supports schedule development and resource planning for all Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) courses.

Deadline for consolidated responses: 27 February 2026
Submission does not guarantee a quota; all final requests must be approved via eNTRS.
Environmental and Emergency Management community-specific FY27 training requirements will be coordinated through the NERTP Steering Committee.

Fair Winds and Following Seas. We would like to recognize Mr. Christopher Murray, who is departing his role in support of the Navy Environmental Readiness Training Program Manager to pursue a new professional opportunity.

During his time as Environmental Program Manager at NAVFAC, Mr. Murray was a strong advocate for the schoolhouse. He provided assistance with funding and needs assessments coordination. His collaboration and commitment supported the success of our training mission. We thank him for his contributions and wish him continued success in his next role.

Thank you all for your feedback on our tri-weekly updates. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Attachment-FY 26 course schedule

V/R,
Hal Mohler
Executive Director
Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center
NIPR: Hallock.N.Mohler.Civ@US.Navy.MIL

For Online Courses visit: https://www.navsafenvtracenlearn.com
To view our schedule and course locations: https://navalsafetycommand.navy.mil/Learning/NAVSAFENVTRACEN/NAVSAFENVTRACEN/
To request a quota for a course visit: https://app.prod.cetars.training.navy.mil/eNTRS/
For any quota related questions email: navsafenvtracen.quotas@us.navy.mil

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