Authority and permit
Confirm the agency, permit, employer and intended use that govern the observer’s work.
OPACITYVISION VRKansas Method 9 certification
Use an approved VR certification path where it fits—or choose an established in-person provider—while keeping students, facilities, contacts and six-month certification records together.
OpacityVision VR: Eligible observers can complete the approved headset-based certification workflow through the appropriate portal and supported equipment.
In-person smoke school: Kansas teams can use a public class or request private onsite training from a trusted training partner, including Kansas-based Opaque Smoke School.
Kansas employers can combine nearby in-person support with a flexible VR option instead of forcing every observer into one method.
Find Kansas in-person trainingConfirm the agency, permit, employer and intended use that govern the observer’s work.
OpacityVision VR is EPA-approved under provider-specific ALT-152C. The actual system, equipment and process must match the approval.
Check the lecture requirement, official eligibility, token, supported headset and browser before beginning the timed test.
This page does not claim blanket acceptance for every Kansas facility or purpose. Review the applicable Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements, facility permit, employer policy and intended use before relying on any certification path.
Review the state-acceptance guide · Read about ALT-152C · Check supported VR equipment