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CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO ALL) M-1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	ELITE
Seating	30 of 75 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Dennis Karidis
Objective	CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO ALL)
Description	CALIFORNIA CUPA FORUM BOARD MEETING (OPEN TO ALL)

CALARP 101 M-A1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	74 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Alexa Kostrikin, Linnea Chandler
Objective	Understand the general requirements of the CalARP program, including the definition of covered process and regulated substances.
Description	The course is a comprehensive overview of the CalARP Program and includes the following: 1. Purpose and Scope 2. Definitions 3. Applicability 4. General Requirements 5. CalARP Program Management System 6. Emergency Information Access 7. Registration 8. RMP Components and Submission 9. Hazard Assessment 10. Prevention Programs 11. Emergency Response Program 12. Regulated Substances

HAZARDOUS WASTE 101 M-B1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	144 of 268 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Brennan Ko-Madden, Marcus Powell-Ford
Objective	Provide an overview of the hazardous waste standards at state and federal levels for inspectors, though it will be open for industry to attend.
Description	This course will serve to provide an overview of the hazardous waste management at an introductory level. Among topics covered, the course will cover the differences between RCRA and non-RCRA, Generator Status, Hazardous Waste container standards, etc. Information provided will include the changes brought by the Generator Improvements Rule. It will cover additional subjects such as treatment, recycling, and universal wastes at a surface level.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAMS EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO DISCUSS M-B3

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	122 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Larry Sweetser
Objective	Present how HHW programs operate and discuss compliance issues and weird wastes. HW programs are subject to many statutes, regulations, and exemptions
Description	Household hazardous waste (HHW) programs provide options for safe disposal of HHW, VSQG, solid waste load checking, and abandoned wastes, are heavily regulated with exemptions. HHW programs are sponsored by local jurisdictions with oversite from CUPAs and DTSC and are subject to conflicting mandates. Product stewardship programs depend on HHW facilities. Weird wastes acceptance requests like solar panels, cylinders, and vape pens are common.

NEW UST REGULATIONS JAN 1, 2026: WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU M-C1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	52 of 380 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Austin Lemire-Baeten, Greg Breshears
Objective	Attendees will learn the roles and responsibilities of UST personnel under the new UST Regulations that become effective January 1, 2026.
Description	This course will provide a practical review of how the changes made to the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Regulations will impact different UST personnel when the regulations become effective January 1, 2026. Topics covered will include changes in responsibilities and processes for UST inspectors, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, designated UST operators, service technicians, UST installers, owners and operators.

DELIVERING EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE M-D1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	137 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jim Delia
Objective	This workshop equips participants with knowledge/insights to maintain high service standards to adapt to changes, and increasing demands.
Description	This workshop will enable participants to better understand the unique aspects of public sector service, recognize customer expectations, and learn to apply best practices more effectively. Content covers: skills in handling difficult situations, how to say no constructively, and efficiently managing complaints. Additionally, participants will learn how to apply strategies for managing personal stress, and create a personal improvement plan.

HAZMAT CLEANUP FOR DUMMIES M-F1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	58 of 108 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	JUSTIN LEE
Objective	Identify, approach and clean hazardous waste spills
Description	Students will learn to identify hazardous waste (using labels, generator knowledge, and laboratory analysis). They will learn how to safely approach hazardous waste (using Niosh & Wiser phone applications). How to clean hazardous waste spills, (when they can do cleanup in-house versus contracting a cleanup company). Class will also touch upon proper documentation and homeless encampment hazards.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT AN APSA INSPECTION: 101 M-G1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	70 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Amanda Liu, Erik Cheng, Justin Tao
Objective	This session will provide an overview of a typical APSA inspection conducted by regulators.
Description	This course will provide the history of APSA and go into the pre and post inspection process when conducting an APSA inspection. This course will cover aspects of a typical APSA facility walk-through.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS RCRAINFO: HOW TO REGISTER AND NAVIGATE M-H1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	207 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Kyle McManus, Tarig HassabElkarim, Maxa Silva, Shelley Ford, Marissa Lopez
Objective	This session will show hazardous waste handlers how to register, navigate, and use the RCRAINFO portal. Registering will be mandatory in Jan.2025.
Description	This course is a comprehensive overview of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) RCRAINFO portal. The course will educate industry users on how to register, navigate and use the RCRAINFO portal. Starting January 22, 2025, the EPA is requiring large and small quantity generators (LQGs and SQGs) to register for the e-Manifest module in the RCRAInfo Industry Application to access completed copies of manifests.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: FIRES, CHEMICALS, HEALTH, AND CLEANUP M-I1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	139 of 280 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Karen Riveles
Objective	This session provides information on Lithium-Ion Battery fires, chemical pollutants, their health effects & injuries, and cleanup challenges.
Description	This course will provide an overview on Lithium-Ion battery (LIB) fires. It will review laboratory and field study results on chemical emissions, health effects and cases of injuries and hospitalizations. This course will also discuss the public health impacts of large-scale storage, transportation and disposal of LIBs as hazardous waste and cleanup after disasters.

SATELLITE WASTE MANAGEMENT M-J1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	956 of 1023 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Regan Bottomley
Objective	This class will take a deep dive into the satellite accumulation requirements including historical interpretations and guidance from the EPA and DTSC.
Description	The satellite regulations are meant to provide flexibility to generators managing hazardous waste, and yet the rules are quite complex and often subjective. Or are they? In this class we will delve into the details of what a satellite location is, how to manage waste in the area, and historical interpretations for some of the more confusing rules. This class will also highlight the recent Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rules adopted by the DTSC in 2024 which made some significant changes to these rules.

CERS NEXTGEN M-L1

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	70 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Erika Michelotti, Jim Bohon, Nick Kuka, Schumin Wong
Objective	Course attendees will hear the latest news concerning the development of the CERS NextGen reporting system.
Description	The California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) is being updated to a new system called CERS NextGen. This session will provide an overview of work completed to date and impacts from the new system on UPAs and regulated entities. This session is open to all interested parties.

HEALTH SPACE USER GROUP MEETING TU-2

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	ELITE
Seating	69 of 75 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jennea Monasterio
Objective	HEALTH SPACE USER GROUP MEETING
Description	HEALTH SPACE USER GROUP MEETING

CALARP 201 TU-A1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	75 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Uriah Donaldson, CHAD SAN JUAN
Objective	Intermediate / Advanced review and explanation of the CalARP requirements with detailed examples of common 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.

UST 201/301 TU-C1

Tuesday 8am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	166 of 380 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0 ICC: 4.0
Speakers	Andrew Evans, Nicole Bandak
Objective	A deep dive into intermediate and advanced level topics related to the UST routine inspection
Description	Intermediate/advanced level routine inspection topics with real world examples: CERS review and inspection prep, reviewing the Veeder Root tape from an inspector's perspective, inspection of sumps/UDCs, issues with testing sensors, tampering of VPH systems, issues with spill bucket testing, issues with overfill testing, issues with SB989 testing, and DO reports. Selecting the right violation will be addressed along the way.

MANAGER'S WORKSHOP TU-D1

Tuesday 8am to 12pm

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	115 of 155 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Paine, Frederick Chun, Royce Long, Steven Gailey, Alvin Lal
Objective	Session to provide updates and discussion on various topics of interest for UPA managers.
Description	Session to provide updates and discussion on various topics of interest for UPA managers.

WHAT'S NEW ABOUT VAPOR INTRUSION FROM THE CALEPA WORKGROUP TU-F1

Tuesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	81 of 108 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Cheryl Prowell, Ben Stanphill, Gerard (Jerry) Aarons
Objective	To understand and comprehend the current changes in vapor intrusion science and regulatory approaches.
Description	The CalEPA Vapor Intrusion Workgroup will provide an update on implementation of the Supplemental Vapor Intrusion Guidance. We will focus on lessons learned screening projects, using multiple lines of evidence to create site specific approaches, and current perspectives on cleanup strategies, mitigation, and long term monitoring. The team will also provide an update on the new J&E model and efforts to gather VI data in GeoTracker and EnviroStor.

APSA INSPECTIONS OF COMPLEX EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEMS TU-G1

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	55 of 120 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Craig Fletcher
Objective	This class provides information about inspecting complex emergency generator systems, such as data centers, hospitals, and others.
Description	Complex diesel emergency generator systems provide essential backup power for continuing critical operations in many industries where the required electrical load demands are high, such as at hospitals, data centers, and many others. This presentation includes a review of common features found at emergency generator systems at complex facilities and how these should be inspected. Key design and operational considerations are also covered.

SPILL & RELEASE REPORTING-WHO YOU GONNA CALL? YOU NEED TO CALL? TU-H1

Tuesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	99 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Steven Lichten
Objective	To better understand the myriad interweaving federal & Calif. hazmat spill & release reporting requirements (& interpretations/guidance).
Description	A lot of hazmat incidents are reportable, but many are not. How do you decide? Not always obvious. Always a favorite at the Conference, this session is for industry and regulators alike & will cover the multitude of Calif. & federal spill & release reporting requirements including their interactions, any exceptions, and relevant guidance. We'll cover/discuss the reporting decision determination & recommended supporting documentation. Fun for all!
Presentation	Spill & Release Reporting - Who You Gonna Call?
	Spill & Release Reporting - Who You Gonna Call?

LITHIUM ION BATTERY INCIDENTS- CASE STUDIES AND LESSONS LEARNED TU-I1

Tuesday 8am to 12pm

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	197 of 292 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	Leon Wirschem, Justin Bechara, Summer Hansen-Rooks
Objective	CUPA Emergency Responders, DTSC Emergency Response and EPA Support will talk about recent fires/incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires, first responder considerations, chemical monitoring, waste management, transportation considerations and lessons learned.
Description	Over the past couple years, and since last years CUPA Conference there have been several major incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires. Several BESS have had fires and hazmat responses, and the cleanup operations continue. The LA Wildfires brought to light the challenges of lithium-ion batteries in vehicles, home power walls and mobility devices post wildfire. Other fires involving vehicles and large mobility device storage operations have also been a challenge for first responders and hazmat responders. Recent incidents will be discussed including field tactics, monitoring considerations and waste management. If time permits, we can discuss the results of the SD/EPA/Arson study including how field-based instrumentation performed compared to EPA lab testing for batteries burning in an enclosed room and what was learned for mitigation tactics.