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HUMAN FACTORS M-A4

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	123 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Miguel Zepeda
Objective	Human factors in process safety are often misunderstood or confused with ergonomics; this presentation will help make that distinction very clear and provide a base knowledge on human factors that is consistent with the views of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS).
Description	This presentation will discuss the broad definition of human factors, how they present themselves throughout other CalARP program elements, and when facilities should consider human factors issues. Additionally, an overview of the method used by Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) to determine whether the qualifying stationary sources are systematically and adequately addressing human factors concerns as specified by CalARP regulations.
Presentation	Human Factors

SATELLITE ACCUMULATION REQUIREMENTS M-B4

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	55 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley, Andy Smith
Objective	Participants will learn the complex satellite accumulation requirements, identify common violations and understand EPA/DTSC interpretations.
Description	This class is great for both new and experienced students as these rules are complicated and no matter how long you've been in the RCRA world, you will likely learn some new nuance. In this interactive presentation, students will come to understand the satellite accumulation regulatory requirements, including day-to-day management of containers, common violations, plus how to avoid them, and important interpretations from both the EPA and DTSC.
Presentation	Satellite Accumulation Requirements

BACK-TO-BASICS: HMBP & HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR BEGINNERS M-H4

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	38 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jayme Dryden
Objective	This session will provide participants with basic applicability and requirements for industry with respect to HMBP and HW program implementation.
Description	The course will provide facilities with a refresher on basic requirements and tricks of the trade for HMBP reporting and compliance with hazardous waste requirements. With the high turnover seen in various industries over the past couple of years, going back to the basics might be what your organization needs to reinforce HMBP & hazardous waste management protocols and develop a sustainable compliance program.
Presentation	Back to Basics: HMBP & Hazardous Waste for Beginners

AVOIDING GROUPTHINK M-J6

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	83 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	How to navigate group dynamics so that rocking the boat can be considered a good thing when making effective decisions.
Description	Groupthink happens when members of a team see whats happening to them and around them through a biased, narrow lens. The result can be that conclusions are reached too quickly, and teams often make bad decisions. Participants will explore what causes it, understand common warning signs to recognize it, and learn practical strategies that can be used to prevent and overcome groupthink.

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CUPA PROGRAMS WITH ACCELA SOFTWARE M-L4

Monday 3pm to 4pm

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	14 of 40 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Darryl Booth, Matthew Hopkins, Erika Falcon
Objective	Demo of how Accela software implements CUPA Programs, Billing, Inspection, Reporting, & CERS EDT; and a new program kit for EnvisionConnect users.
Description	This session will demonstrate how Accela software implements CUPA Programs, Billing, Inspection, Reporting, and CERS EDT. Elements of this course include: 1) Receiving Accepted Submittals from CERS 2) Reviewing/Confirming Fee Schedule 3) Reviewing/Confirming Inspection Schedule 4) Conducting Inspection Activities using iOS 5) Submitting/Confirming CME Data BONUS: Preparing Your Data for CUPA Evaluation

CALARP 201 TU-A3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	105 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Uriah Donaldson, Alvin Lal
Objective	Intermediate review and explanation of the CalARP requirements with detailed examples of commonly regulated industries.
Description	The CalARP 201 class is intended for those with a basic understanding of the CalARP regulation. It will provide a brief review of applicability and program level determination and differences, with an emphasis on detailed examples of compliance related to the various program elements (PHAs, MI, SOPs etc.) for prominent industries.
Presentation	CalARP 201

SINGLE-WALLED UST OUTREACH AND RUST TU-C3

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	221 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Johnny Wales, McLean Reich
Objective	To provide updates on the ongoing efforts to assist with closure of single-walled USTs, updates to RUST, and how RUST applies to UST closure
Description	Redhorse Corporation, partnering with the State Water Board and USEPA, has been engaged in both outreach to single-walled UST owners and operators and analysis of the single-walled UST population, and would like to share updates. We will also share updates to the RUST program which assists eligible small businesses with funding for their UST projects, via grants and loans, and relate RUST back to single-walled UST closure.
Presentation	Single-walled UST Outreach and RUST

SUSTAINABILITY IN GW REMEDIATION NON-PETROLEUM VI EVAL FOR UST TU-F3

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	55 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Yue Rong, Maryam Renard
Objective	This presentation will provide a discussion on sustainability in groundwater remediation, from environmental, economical, and social angles.
Description	Conventional environmental groundwater remediation methods usually include physical means to clean up contamination sources, such as excavation, pump, extraction, bury, and burn. Coming into 21st century, the remediation industry starts to emphasize sustainability in site cleanup, which requires consideration of lower use of resources and energy (e.g., lower emission) and resource conservation. In a design of site remediation, the factors such as energy, resources, climate change, green technology, safety and risk evaluation, cost benefit, and public acceptance may be considered. Sustainability is evaluated based on environmental, economic, and social considerations. This presentation will evaluate first cost analysis using case study in Los Angeles Region, which used 179 closed cases of active remediation since 2012. The average cost of cleanup with all methods is about $887,438 per site. Cost for individual remedial method such as soil vapor extraction is also analyzed. For example, cost for average soil vapor extraction is about $926,173 per site, which is higher than the average cost per site. The presentation also discusses the relationship between the cleanup goal and sustainability. Some individual site remedial methods, including soil excavation, groundwater pump and treat, soil vapor extraction, thermal enhancement, dual-phase extraction and air sparging, vapor barrier installation, chemical and biological in-situ treatment, monitoring natural attenuation, and phytoremediation, are also evaluated per the perspective of sustainability.
Presentation	Non-PVI Evaluation for UST Low-Risk Closure

RISK-BASED INSPECTION OF STORAGE TANKS TU-G3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	109 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Philip Myers
Objective	To cover Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) for storage tanks: Should I use it? Will the regulations accept it? What can go wrong? What are the pros and cons? Can I trust it?
Description	The concept of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) was popularized by API 580 & 581. The complex requirements make RBI implementation opaque, hard to understand and audit for compliance. The talk will cover the history & background, what the industry feedback is, conditions under which it should be allowed, and basic guidelines to validate the methodology for applying RBI to tanks. A brief discussion of similar service assessments will be included.
Presentation	Risk Based Inspection of Storage Tanks

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION TU-J3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	76 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Chris Reiner
Objective	Students will learn tips and techniques for identifying unknown compressed gas cylinders.
Description	An unidentified compressed gas cylinder can be an alarming find, but it doesnt have to be. This course will teach you how to read the clues a cylinder gives and enable you to identify whats inside, or at least what kind of hazard it presents. After the lecture, students will identify multiple mystery cylinders and leave with a better understanding of the risks and realities of compressed gases.
Presentation	Compressed Gas Cylinder Identification

Migrating Data Systems? How to preserve EDT & Regulatory History & Continuity TU-L3

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	74 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Darryl Booth
Objective	Attendees will learn the current state of CERS Data Transfer (EDT) and explore the value and potential of moving to real-time communications.
Description	Most CUPAs use CERS EDT to download submittals and to upload inspections/violations (CME). For these CUPAs, the exercise is typically done once a day or once a week. In some cases, it's on-demand. These were the standards and expectations established when CERS was first built. In fact, the technology would also allow for real-time transfer, meaning that new inspections would be posted immediately. New submittals would arrive upon submission.

HMBP - AB 2059 - NEW REQUIREMENTS TU-M3

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	1 of 167 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Frederick Chun, John Elkins
Objective	To discuss the purpose of AB 2059 and best means of implementation and compliance with the new law.
Description	This class will cover new requirements as required by AB 2059 for businesses and UPA personnel.
Presentation	AB 2059 - New Requirements

DHD USER GROUP TU-O2

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	ELITE
Seating	24 of 35 seats available
Credits
Speakers	Sheryl Baldwin
Objective	DHD User Group
Description	DHD User Group

Recent Changes to Ammonia Refrigeration RAGAGEP W-A4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	155 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Eli Macha, Chad Collin
Objective	This presentation reviews all the recent changes to IIAR standards.
Description	Over the past few years IIAR has published several notable changes to their suite of standards. The point of this presentation will be to bring regulators up to speed on recent changes in the ammonia refrigeration industry. IIAR standards 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 all have important changes relevant to our industry.
Presentation	Recent Changes to Ammonia Refrigeration RAGAGEP

UNDERSTANDING THE LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS W-B4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	3 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Anthony Cardno
Objective	To determine generator status, describe device management requirements and emergency plan elements, and determine if release reporting is required.
Description	This 2-hr session covers the large quantity generator requirements at 22 CCR 66262.34, including determining a sites generator status, storage device management, marking, time limits, paperwork, and training requirements. Students will learn emergency response, planning requirements, and release reporting requirements applicable to large quantity generators.
Presentation	UNDERSTANDING THE LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS

PREPARING FOR A CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION VIA THE SELF-AUDIT W-D4

Wednesday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	50 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Nicholas Crain, Robert Hunt, Danielle Desaussure
Objective	This session will identify best practices for a successful CUPA performance evaluation, including preparation by way of a rigorous Self-Audit.
Description	This session will discuss the key to a successful performance evaluation by way of an honest Self-Audit of your local program, utilizing data to inform decisions. By utilizing an annual deep dive into an UPA's processes & data during the Self-Audit, areas of improvement will be identified more readily. The focus will be on Riverside County's internal Self-Audit process, from start to finish, providing examples of documents and reports utilized.
Presentation	RivCo DEH Self-Audit Checklist
	RivCo DEH Self-Audit Summary
	Preparing For A CUPA Performance Evaluation Via The Self-Audit

SPCC PLAN: FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS AND DIAGRAMS W-G4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	76 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Janice Witul, Pete Reich
Objective	To provide a summary of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan requirements on facility description and diagram
Description	This session will cover the facility description and diagram requirements for SPCC Plans in accordance with 40 CFR Part 112. Discussions will include the prediction of direction, rate of flow, and total quantity of oil that could be discharged for each type of major equipment failure where experience indicates a reasonable potential for equipment failure. Examples of facility diagrams will also be discussed.
Presentation	SPCC Plan: Facility Descriptions and Diagrams

TAPPING INTO TOXICS WITH EPA'S TRI DATA ON FACILITIES WASTE W-H4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	153 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Abby Burton
Objective	Learn which facilities are required to report to TRI and understand the extensive TRI data available on facility-level releases and waste management.
Description	The course explains which facilities are required to report to EPAs Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and presents how to access and understand the facility-level data available on releases of toxic chemicals to air, water, and land, and waste management practices (e.g., treatment, recycling). Participants will learn how to access and use TRI data to better understand a facility's environmental profile.
Presentation	Tapping Into Toxics with EPA's TRI Data on Facilities' Waste

RADIATION NOT SEEN ON TV: REAL RAD RESPONSES & LESSONS LEARNED W-I4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	120 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Juan Garcia, Gregory Rabinovitz, Carl Palladino, Robert Wise, Robert Daniels, Tanya Ridgle, Jeffrey Day
Objective	Participants will learn about real responses first responders have had to radiation incidents. What went right, wrong, and improvements possible.
Description	This course provides an overview of real responses first responders have had to radiation incidents. Speakers will be from various jurisdictions and functions of California. An overview of educational opportunities for expanding ones radiological preparedness/knowledge will be covered towards the end of the module. Q&A session will be at the end of the module.
Presentation	Preservation Aviation
	Stabilization Presentation
	CHP Rad
	RHB CUPA 2023
	Goiania
	LA County CUPA 2023

HMBP -AB480-Imminent and Substantial Endangerment - Emergency Closure W-M4

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	110 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Elkins, Karen Riveles, Mario Tresierras
Objective	To share the Criteria developed by the UPAs to be utilized to issue an order under AB 480 for a closure of a portion of a facility creating an imminent and substantial endangerment to public health and safety.
Description	AB 480 Effective January 1, 2022 - Concepts of New Law: A release of a spill, escape or entry of HM, HW, or substances. The UPA in consultation with the Local Health Officer (LHO) determines & imminent and substantial endangerment to public health due to specified factors. An UPA may issue and order to RP to immediately suspend or discontinue the activity causing or contributing to the release. The law precludes the UPA from issuing an order if the material falls below a reporting threshold established by the office in any regulation. UPA must support its order with findings including evidence of LHO consultation and order be consistent with the criteria developed by the UPAs to determine imminent and substantial endangerment to the public.
Presentation	AB 480 Imminent and Substantial Endangerment-Emergency Closure