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CALARP 101 M-A1 100650

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	168 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker
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

INTRODUCTION TO CA TIERED PERMITTING PROGRAM M-B1 100663

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	213 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Mike Dudasko
Objective	Review the Tiered Permitting Program (TPP) and its applicability to specific situations to improve understanding by generators and regulators.
Description	After 30 years, the TPP often remains confusing for generators and CUPAs. As a key step in WW treatment and to reduce offsite haz waste disposal, its important that generators understand the TPP requirements and limitations. Its also important for regulators to understand when onsite processing may/may not be subject to jurisdiction. Case studies and compliance requirements for generators operating under different tiers will also be reviewed.

UST DESIGNATED OPERATOR INSPECTION OVERVIEW 2.0 M-C1 100676

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	264 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Angela Samayoa, Brenda Puepke
Objective	An overview of how 2715 and 2716 of 23CCR are met compliantly by a working CA UST Designated Operator; and how an experienced UPA inspector evaluates.
Description	An overview of how 2715 and 2716 of 23CCR are met compliantly by a working CA UST Designated Operator; and how an experienced UPA inspector evaluates a UST system's compliance based upon records review. Order of review is crucial so that you are truly looking at what is in CERS compared to what is onsite and finally, how these two sources are documented in the UST Designated Operator Inspection Report.

THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACE M-D1 100645

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	85 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Maryam Tasnif-abbasi, Gregory Shaffer, Anthony Rosas, Natasha DiPietro
Objective	Enticing and Retaining Millennial/Gen-Z Talent to Government Service - What does it take to make it all work?
Description	The Great Resignation, the pandemic, and changing attitudes towards work-life balance are contributors to a newly defined workplace. Government organizations working in the environmental sector are not immune to the challenges presented by a multi-generational workplace, and the need to expand recruitment to a younger age-bracket. Meet our Boomer, Gen-X, Millennial and Gen-Z team in the open and candid conversation on working together effectively

BASIC INTERVIEWING SKILLS M-E1 100695

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 3/4
Seating	134 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Lisa Brown, Jose Parra Bernal
Objective	To assist inspectors in developing interviewing skills needed to perform inspections, also tips on dealing with difficult people.
Description	The session will cover how to prepare for asking people questions to gain information necessary to complete an inspection and how to conduct interviews. There will also be discussion of dealing with difficult people.

TOXICOLOGY 101: Using Toxicological Information in Emergency Resp M-F1 100706

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	78 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Karen Riveles
Objective	Introduction to basic toxicological principles; understand health guidance values and how chemicals are reviewed for toxicity; and how this information is used before, during, and after emergencies to protect public health and the environment and assist in cleanup decisions.
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 how toxicological information is used and applied in making cleanup decisions after a hazardous materials release into the environment. Students will work together to develop real-life solutions to a variety of cleanup scenarios.

KEEPING IT TRENDY - APSA VIOLATIONS M-G1 100716

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	127 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Devra Lewis
Objective	Discuss APSA violation trends, including most commonly cited violations and miscited violations, and determining the appropriate violation.
Description	Participants will take part in a session that will cover trends in APSA violations, most commonly cited APSA violations, and determining the appropriate APSA violation.

LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT BOYD STREET FIRE M-I1 100735

Monday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	143 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Steven Hamilton, Jerry Kao
Objective	Learn abount the changes that have come about due to the Los Angeles Boyd Steet fire.
Description	May 16, 2020 will be a day that the Los Angeles Fire Department will never forget. On this day a fire at 327 E. Boyd St in Downtown Los Angeles changed the lives of many members and eventually pushed legislation in the attempt to prevent similar situations from happening. This class will talk about the changes that have happened over the last 2.5 years. We will begin prior to the fire and bring you all the way through current time. You do not want to miss this class

FUNDAMENTAL BODY LANGUAGE M-J1 100769

Monday 8am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	233 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This session provides information on understanding the link between physiology and behaviors associated with stress, specifically pre-attack signs.
Description	"Fundamental Body Language" is based upon the physiological "fight, flight, or freeze (F3) mechanism." As a standalone class, "Fundamental Body Language" provides insight into the physiology and psychology of both the learner and the learner's interactions with other people. This is a fast-paced four-hour class divided into two distinct halves. The first half explains the human physiological responses to stress, from simply lying or during the involvement of a critical life-threatening event. The second half of the class outlines specific F3 indicators. These indicators are divided into seven categories: body posture, hand movements, eyes, facial, body function, vocal, and proxemics. Each indicator is explained and its origin and association with F3 is explained. There are over 50 indicators explained in all. This class is very informative and very entertaining with an array of multimedia to engage every type of learner. The presenter interacts heavily with the audience.

HAZWOPER 8-HOUR REFRESHER (Pre-Registration Required) M-K1 100641

Monday 8am to 5pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	11 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Brian Otter
Objective	HAZWOPER 8-HOUR REFRESHER Pre-Registration Required.
Description	This OSHA compliant 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher training session meets the annual refresher requirements for the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER Standard. (Hour Lunch Break included)

OPENING CEREMONY & LEADERSHIP AWARDS Tu-D0 100775

Tuesday 8am to 10am

Room	PLATINUM BALLROOM
Seating	990 of 1200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Royce Long, Jason Boetzer
Objective	Opening Ceremony & Leadership Awards
Description	Join us to recognize the Annual Environmental Leadership and Safety Awards, Annual reports from California CUPA Forum & the Secretary of CalEPA.

PRESCRIPTIVE VS. PERFORMANCE BASED EMERGENCY RESPONSE W-A1 100656

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	187 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Eileen Woodbury, Scott Melton
Objective	Recognizing the difference between prescriptive and performance based activities before and during an emergency event.
Description	CalARP facility emergency response & preparedness requires both complying with regulations & applying performance based decisions with a good action plan. No emergency event follows a prescriptive course, thus we are always confronted with a need for performance based decisions. During this course we will show how quickly prescriptive only thinking can lead to a less effective response, whereas a combination of the two can lead to success.

HOT TOPICS IN WASTE CLASSIFICATION AND RECYCLING W-B1 100669

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	214 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tracy Young, Bavneet Benipal, Samantha Lawler
Objective	To provide an overview of hot topics pertaining to Waste Classification and Hazardous Waste Recycling.
Description	Topics to be covered include the overview of the following: Recent enforcement-related issues of waste determination and hazardous waste recycling Specific waste streams Types of sampling.

OVERVIEW OF THE UST LEAK PREVENTION PROGRAM W-C1 100682

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM CENTER
Seating	268 of 350 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0 ICC: 2.0
Speakers	Thomas Henderson
Objective	This session will provide participants with knowledge of past, present and future UST Program activities as they relate to all types of stakeholders.
Description	This session will provide participants with an extensive overview of UST Program activities over the last year, and those activities that are planned for the future. Additional topics include the connection between inspection and compliance, as well as how design, construction, testing, and maintenance have a significant impact on reducing the number of releases to the environment. Single-walled USTs and Chapter 16 rewrite will be addressed.

CUPA 101 W-D1 100690

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 1/2
Seating	72 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jason Boetzer, Kristen Ward
Objective	This session will provide participants with the history and evolution of the Unified Program.
Description	This course is a comprehensive overview of the Unified Program, including a brief history of environmental regulations which led to the creation of the program. The course will further examine the coordination, consolidation, & implementation of the six program elements. And finally, this course will provide an overview to the collaborative efforts of the stakeholders demonstrating successes.

ENFORCEMENT CASE REFERRALS W-E1 100700

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	ORANGE COUNTY BALLROOM 3/4
Seating	135 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Lisa Brown, Sarah Orndorff
Objective	To improve case referrals for enforcement matters (administrative, civil or criminal)
Description	Description of session: Discussion of what should be included in any type of enforcement case referral, case presentation and working with prosecutors.

UPDATE ON WATER BOARD CLEANUP PROGRAMS, VI, AND AB304 W-F1 100712

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM G/H
Seating	87 of 100 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Cheryl Prowell, Gregory Shaffer
Objective	Learn about changes within the Site Cleanup Program at the Water Boards and Local Agencies, and vapor intrusion guidance and policy progress
Description	This course is an overview of what's new within the Site Cleanup Program at the Water Board including updates regarding statewide investigations for PFAS, updates to vapor intrusion guidance, and progress toward developing a vapor intrusion policy. We will also provide an update on the changes to the Local Agencies Cleanup Programs, observations, and lessons learned since the passage of AB304.

STI WORKSHOP: GENERATOR BASE TANKS AND MORE W-G1 100722

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM A-D
Seating	147 of 160 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Tim O'Toole, Steve Pollock, Joseph Mentzer, Will Holman, Craig Fletcher
Objective	This session intends to inform attendees of Aboveground Storage Tank system standards with a look into UL 142 Special Purpose tanks.
Description	STI/SPFA staff and affiliates will point out differences in fabrication, appurtenances, and operation and maintenance that make generator base tanks unique compared to other tank systems. With an introduction to UL 142A, the course covers tank fabrication for mounting of generators, and installing genset system components. An experienced SP001 inspector will cover the challenges of auditing these systems with conflicting codes and operator needs.

RETAIL HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE W-H1 100732

Wednesday 8am to 9:30am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM F
Seating	131 of 180 seats available
Credits	REHS: 1.5
Speakers	Jeremy Hojnicki, Tracey Anzar
Objective	This session will provide participants with an overview of hazardous waste compliance from a retail perspective.
Description	The course is an overview of the challenges of managing a retail hazardous waste program, including how to drive compliance and engagement at retail stores. The session will provide tips on how to retailer and CUPA stakeholders on how to have successful hazardous waste inspections at retail store facilities.

CALEPA ESF10 / CBRNRESPONDER PROJECT UPDATE W-I1 100740

Wednesday 8am to 10am

Room	GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating	171 of 175 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	John Elkins, Jim Bohon, Elizabeth Brega, Dante Stellar, Megan Callan
Objective	The session will present an update with findings of the state and local CUPA workgroup efforts over the past two years.
Description	CalEPA has been working with CUPAs, CalOES, FEMA, and FEMAs contractor Chainbridge to evaluate the CBRNResponder web based tools ability to support California emergency response. This includes use by CalEPA for coordinating large scale hazmat responses, by the Unified Program to support an electronic and operationalized Area Plan, and by CUPAs to support administrative and response requirements. This session presents findings from that effort.

MAKING THE COMPLICATED SIMPLE W-J1 100771

Wednesday 8am to 12pm

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM SOUTH
Seating	237 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 4.0
Speakers	John Wilson
Objective	This session provides information on how to handle stressful, complicated situation in an effective and practical way.
Description	This session provides information related to complicated situations and how to make those situations simple. It will allow you to get better at making difficult scenarios and tight schedules more digestible, easy to explain to others, easy to understand, and easy to expand upon. This class is especial helpful for those working or managing very complex or multiple situations. It also helps with understanding problem solving with a solution-based mindset. This session also helps in bringing calm to chaos, using the logical brain versus the emotional brain. It covers on-site actions, post-scene actions, follow-up information, tips to overcome information overload, and professional interactions.

THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP, THE NEW LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK W-J3 100766

Wednesday 8am to 5pm

Room	GOLD KEY I/II
Seating	141 of 150 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Kirk Ford
Objective	This session will provide participants with leadership tools to make their teams higher performing and intent based.
Description	This course is based on the book "Leadership is Language" by David Marquet. We'll go over his new leadership playbook that uses language to empower your team to perform at their highest potential and build a framework that achieves the right balance between deliberation and action. This book has been the single best tool for leadership I've found and I want to share it with the CUPA community. (not endorsed or sponsored by David Marquet)

HAZWOPER 8 HR REFRESHER TRAINING FOCUSED DEBRIS REMOVAL CONCERNS W-K1 100642

Wednesday 8am to 4pm

Room	GRANDBALLROOM K
Seating	42 of 50 seats available
Credits	REHS: 8.0
Speakers	Nick Vent
Objective	Understand how to recognize various hazard classes, Ability to use reference materials. Understand how to safely work around heavy equipment and roads
Description	CalOSHA 5192(e)(8) requires refresher training each year. Students must attend the entire session to obtain a certificate from the instructor. The content will include using scenarios to discuss the Hazard Classes, 2020 ERG, NIOSH Pocket guide, Wiser usage and Safety Data Sheets. Working within post firestorm scenes will require understanding ICS, Site Safety plans and how to safely work around heavy equipment. There will be interactive games. Pre-Registration Required.

CONDUCTING AN EFFECTIVE PROCESS HAZARD ANALYSIS TH-A1 100660

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHWEST
Seating	182 of 200 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Jack Becker
Objective	This session will provide insight for participants to evaluate the effectiveness of a PHA and identify potential gaps in safety.
Description	This session will provide information on an effective PHA process and act as a guide of best practices for industry and inspectors to utilize in the preparation, facilitation and management of recommendations to improve safety. Topics of discussion will include techniques to better identify hazards; integrate previous incidents; document containment and controls, safeguards and mitigation measures; and understand the consequences of failure.

GENERATOR IMPROVEMENTS RULE - MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL PROVISIONS TH-B1 100673

Thursday 8am to 10am

Room	MARQUIS BALLROOM NORTHEAST
Seating	233 of 250 seats available
Credits	REHS: 2.0
Speakers	Kareem Taylor, John Schofield, Chosu Khin
Objective	Presenters will provide details of the rulemaking of the Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) Mandatory Provisions and GIR optional provisions updates.
Description	The presentation will be divided into two parts. In the first part, the presenters will provide details of the DTSC's current regular rulemaking project of the Generator Improvements Rule (GIR) mandatory provisions (what is included in the rulemaking package and projected timeline.) In the second part of the presentation, the presenters will provide optional provisions that are being considered for adoption through a second rulemaking process.