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HUMAN FACTORS M-A4 100652

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	187 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.

SATELLITE ACCUMULATION REQUIREMENTS M-B4 100666

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	199 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.

BACK-TO-BASICS: HMBP & HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR BEGINNERS M-H4 100730

Monday 3pm to 4:45pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	147 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.

AVOIDING GROUPTHINK M-J6 100768

Monday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	124 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.

CALARP 201 TU-A3 100655

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	176 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.

SINGLE-WALLED UST OUTREACH AND RUST TU-C3 100681

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	311 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.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA TU-F3 100711

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	92 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Carl Palladino
Objective	This session will provide participants with an introduction to conducting statistical analysis of environmental data.
Description	This class provides a brief introduction to statistical analysis of environmental data with an emphasis on using EPAs software application ProUCL. Basic statistics, hypothesis testing, decision errors, data interpretation and decision making are discussed. ProUCL is explored to understand how to perform simple data analysis. Little to no previous experience with statistics is required.

RISK-BASED INSPECTION OF STORAGE TANKS TU-G3 100721

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	148 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.

COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION TU-J3 100749

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	202 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.

SYNCING WITH CERS IN REAL TIME - DO WE WANT IT? TU-L3 100753

Tuesday 3pm to 4pm

Room	GOLD KEY III
Seating	40 of 50 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 100758

Tuesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	77 of 125 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.

COMPLIANCE AUDITS IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD W-A4 100659

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	195 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.

UNDERSTANDING THE LARGE QUANTITY GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS W-B4 100672

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	196 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.

PREPARING FOR A CUPA PERFORMANCE EVALUATION VIA THE SELF-AUDIT W-D4 100693

Wednesday 3pm to 4:30pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	115 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.

CASE STUDY- ILLEGAL DUMPING AT APARTMENT COMPLEX W-E4 100703

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 3/4
Seating	127 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	William Fallon
Objective	The participants will gain understanding of the multijurisdictional approach and collaboration by the various Orange County agencies.
Description	This session will present a case study involving an illegal dumping of chemicals at a residential apartment complex. The case study will detail the emergency response, the law enforcement investigation that led to the identification of the perpetrator, and the eventual felony criminal filing and prosecution. This case study will highlight the collaboration and teamwork between the CUPA and law enforcement that resulted in a successful criminal

CLEAN UP TRACK ROUND TABLE MEETING (GOV'T ONLY) W-F4 100715

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	42 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Sheryl Baldwin
Objective	Clean Up Track Round Table Meeting (Gov't Only)
Description	Clean Up Track Round Table Meeting (Gov't Only)

SPCC PLAN: FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS AND DIAGRAMS W-G4 100725

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	151 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.

TAPPING INTO TOXICS WITH EPA'S TRI DATA ON FACILITIES WASTE W-H4 100776

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	179 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Cheryl Keenan
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.

RADIATION NOT SEEN ON TV: REAL RAD RESPONSES & LESSONS LEARNED W-I4 100743

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	168 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Juan Garcia
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.

HMBP - AB 480 - RELEASE REPORTING UPDATE W-M4 100761

Wednesday 3pm to 5pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	111 of 125 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Elkins, Karen Riveles
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.