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TOXICOLOGY 101: BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE CALARP PROGRAM A-3/22

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Karen Riveles
Moderator	Dennis Karidis
Objective	Introduction to basic toxicological principles. Understand health guidance values and emergency exposure levels. How chemicals are reviewed for toxicity.
Description	This course will introduce basic concepts related to understanding the toxicity of chemicals. We will provide an overview of basic principles of toxicology and human health risk assessment of hazardous chemicals. We will look at health guidance values and emergency exposure levels and how different types of studies inform us about toxicity. Finally, we will review how these concepts relate to the CalARP Program.
Presentation	Toxicology 101: Behind the Scenes of the CalARP Program

SINGLE-WALLED UST OUTREACH AND RUST C-3/22

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Johnny Wales, Robert Smith, McLean Reich
Moderator	Monica Ronchetti
Objective	We will provide updates to 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, has been engaged in outreach to single-walled UST owners and operators, and would like to share metrics on correspondence sent and received, and summarize the gathered data. 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 and abandoned UST removal.
Presentation	Replacing, Removing or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (RUST) Program
	C-3-22-SINGLE-WALLED UST OUTREACH AND RUST-1-Wales

CALEPA UPDATE D2-3/22

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Jason Boetzer, John Elkins, John Paine
Moderator	Jason Boetzer
Objective	This session will provide participants with an update on various CalEPA Unified Program activities, including CERS Next Gen and CalARP/HMBP Programs.
Description	The course will provide an up-to-date status of the CERS NextGen project and review key project milestones. The course will also provide an overview of the transfer of the CalARP and HMBP programs to CalEPA, including short and long term implementation plans.
Presentation	CALEPA UPDATE

LEADING CHANGE (NOT BEING RECORDED) D3-3/22

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Moderator	Christine Lane
Objective	This session is designed to help leaders at all levels promote and support a positive response to organizational change.
Description	This session is designed to help leaders at all levels understand that they are directly responsible for managing and leading change in the organization. As a change leader they need to learn how to overcome resistance to change in themselves and others. Participants will have an increased understanding of: Difference between change and transition; How change affects people; Impact of trust on followership; and Strategies and tools to lead change

MANAGING YOUR CHANGE (NOT BEING RECORDED) D3-3/23

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Moderator	Christine Lane
Objective	This session is designed to help individuals at all levels understand that they are directly responsible for managing their own change.
Description	A primary focus is the understanding of the Transition Model and how it applies personally, along with practical ideas for how to form new habits to continually respond successfully to changes as they occur. Participants will have an increased understanding of: Difference between change and transition; How change affects people; How past and present thoughts and emotions influence responses to change; Actions to take to help manage change.

BRIDGING THE GAP: HEALTH EQUITY IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS I2-3/23

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Allison Wilder, Ricardo Encarnacion, Karen Riveles, Meredith Milet, Eric Spring, Rosemary Soto, John-Ross Glueck, Amy Harbert
Moderator	Eric Spring
Objective	Participants will gain insight into health equity in vulnerable populations who are at higher risk of hazmat exposures during a disaster.
Description	This course is a high-level overview of responder considerations to prevent and mitigate hazardous material contamination of air, water, food, housing and workplaces and their impacts to vulnerable populations. A panel presentation and discussion will use case studies to demonstrate the importance of including cultural awareness/sensitivity, and maintaining strong community relationships in the full lifecycle of emergency management.
Presentation	Bridging the Gap: Health Equity In Emergency Preparedness

NAVIGATING THE DTSC WEBSITE - HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTENT B-3/24

Thursday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Samantha Lawler
Moderator	Josilynn Spray
Objective	To provide an overview of navigating hazardous waste content on the DTSC website.
Description	Topics to be covered include navigating the DTSC website for interpretive hazardous waste content such as basic search functions, the DTSC Online Reference Library (DORY), and useful features.
Presentation	Navigating the DTSC Website - Hazardous Waste Content
	Navigating the DTSC Website - Hazardous Waste Content

THE CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT D-3/24

Thursday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tim Brandt, Samuel Porras, Kaeleigh Pontif, Thomas Henderson, Matthew McCarron, Mary Wren-Wilson, Glenn Warner, Denise Villanueva, John Elkins, Elizabeth Brega
Moderator	Royce Long, Jason Rizzi
Objective	A brief overview of the current evaluation process and the different tools and technologies used by each state agency to conduct the assessment.
Description	This course will provide a brief overview of the current remote CUPA Performance Evaluation Process as well as the different tools and technologies used by CalEPA, DTSC, OSFM and the State Water Board to assess the implementation of the Unified Program by the CUPA.
Presentation	REVISED- CUPA Performance Evaluation Process & Assessment

GREENWASHING & THE LAW: PRESERVING YOUR SUSTAINABILITY INVESTMENT H2-3/24

Thursday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Gary Lucks
Moderator	Vince Mendes
Objective	Describe which marketing claims are illegal and understand how businesses can make acceptable green claims about their products and services.
Description	This presentation will describe how sustainability leaders can avoid the perils of illegal greenwashing and fashion strategies to advance a defensible green marketing strategy.
Presentation	GREENWASHING & THE LAW: PRESERVINGYOUR SUSTAINABILITY INVESTMENT

VEEDER-ROOT'S 450PLUS UPDATED PRESENTATION C2-3/29

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0 ICC: 1.0
Speakers	Dave Emmington
Moderator	Monica Ronchetti
Objective	Learn of the TLS450 capabilities
Description	This session will provide attendees with an introduction, most recent information and overview of the features and benefits of Veeder-Root's TLS-450Plus console. Topics will include: Comparison between the TLS-350 and the TLS-450Plus TLS-450Plus features/benefits Basic console navigation Obtaining reports Training
Presentation	VEEDER-ROOT'S 450PLUS UPDATED PRESENTATION

INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS ZOOM MEETING (OPEN TO ALL) H3-3/29

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits
Speakers	John Paine, Michelle Le
Moderator	Marjorie Terrell
Objective	INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS ZOOM MEETING (OPEN TO ALL)
Description	INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS ZOOM MEETING (OPEN TO ALL)
Presentation	INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS ZOOM MEETING

SHOOTING RANGE MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE B3-3/30

Wednesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Bavneet Benipal, Diana Peebler
Moderator	Christine Lane
Objective	To provide an overview of shooting range maintenance guidance.
Description	Topics to be covered include an overview of the status of shooting range activities and waste under California Hazardous Waste Control Law.
Presentation	Shooting Range Maintenance Guidance training

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: WHAT DOES IT TAKE? H-3/30

Wednesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Maria Gutzeit
Moderator	Heather Tanner
Objective	Learn what it takes to truly attain and maintain compliance with environmental regulations at complex facilities.
Description	Achieving environmental compliance at complex facilities is harder than anyone will let on. 100% compliance is like a unicorn...it doesn't exist, but we can hope Whether you are a new or experienced environmental compliance staffer, or a regulator wondering what the industry side looks like...come hear what works best and keeps everyone semi-sane, based on 30 years in the trenches.
Presentation	Environmental Compliance: What does it take?

THE ART OF THE INSPECTION - PART 2 CONDUCTING INSPECTION TOURS J3-3/31

Thursday 3pm to 5pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	David Wadsworth
Moderator	Mark Moss
Objective	Session to include several actual walk through inspections, making observations & show technics for conducting more thorough inspections.
Description	The course will include a discussion on inspection philosophy and include several taped walk around inspections of facilities demonstrating techniques used when conducting the walk around inspection and things to look for at several different types of facilities.
Presentation	THE ART OF THE INSPECTION
	THE ART OF THE INSPECTION

SKILL BUILDING FOR EFFECTIVE CLIMATE RISK COMMUNICATION J4-3/31

Thursday 3pm to 4pm

Room	VIRTUAL PLATFORM
Seating	1500 of 1500 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.0
Speakers	Diane Mas
Moderator	Marjorie Terrell
Objective	This session will help participants improve their communication about environmental hazards associated with climate change impacts.
Description	Climate-related hazards create potential risks from flooding, fire, or severe weather. Communicating risks creating by a changing climate, and making them relevant to everyday operations, can be challenging. This session lays the foundation for building a clear understanding of key terms like exposure, sensitivity, and vulnerability in relation to climate hazards and provide examples of effective climate communication to the regulated community.
Presentation	SKILL BUILDING FOR EFFECTIVE CLIMATE RISK COMMUNICATION